Welcome  Europe’s leading role and success has always been intertwined with its unique position as a meeting- and marketplace for ideas, people and businesses to come together. The trust gained through face-to-face meetings is equally instilled within European culture and values.

The European events and exhibition industry champions this spirit of connectivity which enables Europe to act as a global center of innovation and trade. In a globalised economy, Europe needs to retain its competitive edge. Thanks to a strong culture of research and entrepreneurship focused on risk-taking and innovation, and within the right economic and political environment, Europe will succeed.

We, the European events and exhibition industry, offer platforms for European researchers and businesses to innovate, invest and expand both in Europe and on the international stage. We facilitate high level scientific, B2B and B2C interactions where people share knowledge, collaborate and experience new products to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We also enable policymakers to meet with top scientists and industry leaders, to look into their innovations and to debate their needs.

We aspire to continue contributing to a sustainable world and regional development by generating social and economic benefits, such as jobs and growth in a variety of sectors. We will do our utmost to help Europe increase its competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive as a global leader.

LATEST NEWS

RECORDING EEEIA WEBINAR: IS YOUR SUSTAINABILITY MESSAGING READY FOR THE NEW EU EMPCO DIRECTIVE?

EEEIA - the European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance - brought together experts and sector representatives for a dedicated webinar on what the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo or ECGT, EU 2024/825) actually means for destinations, venues, organisers, and all other partners in the industry, and how to adapt.Watch the webinar… read more
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EEEIA Webinar Invitation

THE EU EMPOWERING CONSUMERS FOR THE GREEN TRANSITION DIRECTIVE IS COMING. IS YOUR SUSTAINABILITY MESSAGING READY?📅 Date: 28 September 2026 🕐 Time: 15:00 CEST 💻 Format: Live online webinar REGISTER HEREFrom 27 September 2026, the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo or ECGT, EU 2024/825) will make it illegal to… read more
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EUROPEAN EVENTS AND EXHIBITION INDUSTRY UNITES UNDER ONE VOICE IN BRUSSELS

EMECA, ICCA, and UFI expand collaboration with the European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEEIA)Three of the world’s leading events and exhibition associations – EMECA (European Major Exhibitions Centres Association), ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) – have signed a formal… read more

WHO WE ARE

The European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance is a cooperation between the European Major Exhibition Centres Association EMECA, the European Members of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and the European Members of ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association.

It unites exhibition organisers, event organisers exhibition and congress venues and providers of related services in Europe. Its aim is to represent the common interests of the European events and exhibition industry towards the European Union Institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Brussels and to promote the role and impact of exhibitions and business events in Europe.

Find more information here or visit:  www.ufi.org | www.emeca.eu | www.iccaworld.org