Easyfairs

08/04/2026

A night to remember for Easyfairs at the EN Awards✨

Our founder and chairman Eric Everard was honoured with the prestigious EN Pioneer Award, recognising nearly four decades of innovation, vision and leadership that have helped shape today’s events industry.

On top of this, our UK Packaging team won the Best Event Partnership Award with BCMPA, and Easyfairs celebrated 13 finalists across 10 award categories – a powerful testament to the teams and culture Eric has inspired.

Huge congratulations, Eric – and thank you for leading the way 👏

Easyfairs founder and chairman, Eric Everard, received the prestigious Exhibition News (EN) Pioneer Award – a distinction that celebrates leaders whose innovation, vision and bravery have transformed the events industry. It is a well-deserved recognition for someone who has been reshaping our sect...

01/04/2026

We are launching the world’s first silent networking event!
No talking allowed – only emojis, gesture cards and meaningful eye contact. Shhhh… 🤫
Would you dare to join? Save the date !

Well...It is true that our events stand as real-life social media, but this is where authentic encounters happen, voices are heard and ideas are shared. This is where real exchanges take place. Our events exist to empower voices, share knowledge and inspire communities ✨

So yes, this one is a joke – voices stay, and will stay!😊
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31/03/2026

🌍Our second Sustainability Report is live!
We are proud to share our second Sustainability Report, showcasing the progress we have made together across our venues and events to make them more responsible and sustainable.

Since our 2019 baseline, we have:
✅Reduced total CO₂ emissions by 34%
✅Cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%
✅Decreased carbon intensity per event by 27%

Beyond the numbers, the report highlights how our team members are reducing the environmental impact of our events and venues, how our events increasingly embed sustainability in their content 🎤, and how we continue to invest in professional development, wellbeing and inclusion for our team members 💚

This report reflects the daily work and commitment of the entire Easyfairs community, from venues to events, partners and support teams 🙌

👉 Read more and discover the full report:

The group reaffirms its commitment to responsible events and showcases its progress Brussels, 31 March 2026: Easyfairs has released its second Sustainability Report, underlining its ongoing commitment to making events more responsible and sustainable. The report outlines the progress achieved over t...

06/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that Alison Church, our Group CMO, is joining the board of Women in Exhibitions 👏
With 27 years of experience in the events industry, Ali is deeply committed to empowering women and supporting more diverse and inclusive leadership across our sector. We are confident she will be a strong voice and a valuable addition to the board! 💡

With International Women's Day just around the corner, it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate the women helping shape the future of our industry! 🌍

We’re proud to see Ali take on this role on behalf of Easyfairs, and we look forward to the positive impact she will help create together with the Women in Exhibitions community 🚀

14/01/2026

Futurebuild UK will be joining forces with UK Construction Week at ExCeL London from 12 to 14 May 2026, creating a UK built environment powerhouse event.

The combined event is expected to draw 25,000 built environment professionals, host over 600 exhibitors, and deliver more than 700 talks across 10 stages, making it the largest construction gathering in the UK.

Both events will retain their unique identities and audiences while together forming a single destination covering innovation, sustainability, retrofit, skills and the full construction supply chain.

Futurebuild will continue to lead on net zero, sustainability and retrofit, including The National Retrofit Conference, while UK Construction Week London will provide the industry’s most comprehensive practical showcase, connecting contractors, housebuilders, engineers and trades with tools, materials, plant, digital construction technologies, skills and CPD-led content, alongside live demonstrations that support real-world delivery across commercial, residential and infrastructure projects.

Further details will be announced shortly.

Read the press release here:
https://lnkd.in/e23jvcRh

Landmark deal sees Futurebuild co-located with UK Construction Week London at Excel in 2026, creating a new powerhouse event in the built environment marketplace in the UK. London, 14/01/2026: Media 10, one of the UK’s fastest-growing event and media businesses, has acquired Futurebuild, the UK’...

09/01/2026

✨ Starting the year by looking back at an unforgettable 2025 ✨

From new acquisitions and event launches (including our first in North America 🌎) to stronger sustainability actions, smarter tech and a growing global community — 2025 was all about moving forward!

Thank you to our teams, partners, exhibitors and communities for making 2025 such a defining year.

Now — let’s visit the future together 🚀

07/01/2026

Trendz and showUP are joining forces, becoming the leading retail event for home, flowers and gifts in the Benelux 🎉

Trendz has a strong position in home decoration, flowers and gifts, while showUP is known for its innovative character in the home, gifts, kids, stationery and lifestyle segments. Complemented by jewellery & accessories and table & kitchenware, the new event offers a complete mix for retail professionals 🛍️✨

Stronger together, with the familiar look & feel of both events, yet constantly innovative 🤝

👉 Save the date for the first joint event and discover more than 500 brands under one roof!
✅30 – 31 August and 1 September 2026
📍 Trendz / showUP at Evenementenhal Gorinchem

GORINCHEM, 7 January 2026 – Retail trade events Trendz and showUP are joining forces to create the largest retail event in the Benelux. The revamped event combines the strengths of both events and gives visitors the opportunity to discover more than 500 brands in one place. Retailers and professio...

18/12/2025

✨What a year it has been – and our CEOs Anne Lafère and Matt Benyon couldn’t agree more: none of it would have been possible without our incredible event and venue rockstars! 🙏🫶
To say thank you, they took on a very unexpected role to personally celebrate our team members ! 🧝‍♂️🧝
From all of us at Easyfairs , we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a truly magical, successful 2016 🎄🎅🏼🤗

02/12/2025

📢🟢 BIG NEWS! We’ve just completed our first-ever acquisition in North America with the purchase of EPC (Energy Projects Conference & Exhibition), the world’s largest energy projects event, based in the US! 🌎

EPC has grown fast over the past three years and now brings together 4,500 visitors and 200+ exhibitors 🚀

🌎This acquisition strengthens our position in the booming energy market and marks a big step in our US and growth story – with EPC joining Coiltech North America in our expanding US portfolio.

Read more on easyfairs.com

01/12/2025

📢🟢 BIG NEWS! We’ve just completed our first-ever acquisition in North America with the purchase of EPC ( Projects Conference & Exhibition), the world’s largest energy projects event, based in the US.
EPC has grown fast over the past three years and now brings together 4,500 visitors and 200+ exhibitors 🚀

🌎This acquisition strengthens our position in the booming energy market and marks a big step in our US and growth story – with EPC joining Coiltech®, International Coil Winding Exhibition & Conference North America in our expanding US portfolio.

Read the full story in our press release:

Easyfairs to accelerate EPC’s growth trajectory in booming energy market Brussels and Houston, 1 December 2025 - Easyfairs, the global leader in event organisation, has made its first acquisition in the United States with the purchase of EPC (Energy Projects Conference & Expo), the world’s large...

13/10/2025

You know we’re renowned for our state-of-the-art exhibition halls, right?
But this time, we put our smallest room to work: our recording studio at Easyfairs HQ in Brussels! 🎥✨ Our studio is normally used to produce e-learning modules for The Academy Online, our internal platform for continuous team development. But when we learned about the inspiring mission of SMOG, we saw an opportunity to use this space in support of a cause that truly reflects our values.
SMOG is an initiative that helps individuals with communication impairments express themselves through gestures. By offering our studio and video editing support, we helped them expand their video library and develop their app, making communication more accessible for those in need 💬🤝

At Easyfairs, we’re known for offering our state-of-the-art exhibition halls and venues to help clients create unforgettable events. But our commitment to making a difference goes beyond large-scale spaces. This time, we opened the doors to our smallest room — our recording studio at Easyfairs h...

09/10/2025

Over he past weeks, our teams have gone all out to support meaningful causes, showing the true power of teamwork and generosity 💚

🏃‍♀️ €8,666 raised to fight childhood cancer (KickCancer)
🚴‍♂️ £4,534 raised for to support homelessness
💪 £5,000 donated to help young people in poverty through the Impetus Triathlon (as part of the incredible £205,000 raised by Inflexion)

Let’s keep making an impact! 💪

👉Read more: https://www.easyfairs.com/2025/10/08/kickcancer-triathlons-easyfairs-teams-make-a-difference-for-meaningful-causes/

Easyfairs Belgium

Over the past few weeks, our teams have gone above and beyond to support causes that truly matter. From running for KickCancer Belgium to taking on triathlons in the UK, we’ve proven once again that when we come together, we can create a meaningful impact. Here’s how we’ve been making…