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Italian Exhibition Group has inaugurated the new Hall 2 at Vicenza Expo Centre as part of Vicenzaoro September 2026. The new 23,000-square-metre facility expands the exhibition infrastructure and brings T.Gold inside the Expo Centre.

Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage has obtained two sustainability certifications: the historic venue is now both a Certified B Corporation and Green Globe Gold certified. The dual approach combines sustainable event operations with broader organisational responsibility.

Starting in 2027, the Vienna Congress & Convention Center VIECON will rely on two preferred partners for audiovisual services. Concept Solutions and STEINERLIVE are set to offer event organizers greater flexibility and specialized solutions for different event formats. The selection was made through a public procurement process.

Nestled along Palma’s scenic seafront, the Palma Convention Center stands as a beacon of modernity and elegance in the capital of the Balearic Islands.

The Québec City Convention Centre has successfully renewed its Gold Level Certification under the AIPC Quality Standards Programme following an independent external audit. The recertification confirms the centre’s place among more than 30 convention centres worldwide that meet the highest international management standards set by the global industry association.

Venue operator Legends Global has secured a ten-year partnership with Coventry City Football Club and Coventry Building Society Arena. A joint investment of £15 million over three years is set to upgrade the venue’s infrastructure, with the conferences and events business a key growth area.

London’s ExCeL convention centre reports a 330% increase in Trading Card Game events over the past three years. Major international tournaments are drawing thousands of visitors from dozens of countries to the Royal Docks venue, reflecting the rapid growth of a sector now valued at £6.3 billion globally.

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre in the Australian state of Victoria welcomed more than 12,200 attendees across 15 events in its first month of operation in July 2026. The regional venue is positioning itself as a destination for national conferences and major events.

The London museum recorded a 150 percent increase in events revenue year on year. Film, television and brand clients are increasingly choosing the historic galleries for premieres, product launches and corporate events. The reopening of the Sainsbury Wing has been a key driver of growth.

London’s QEII Centre has identified AI-related events as its fastest-growing segment. Since 2024, the number of AI-focused events at the venue has increased by 25 per cent year on year. The bookings are expected to attract a combined total of almost 24,000 delegates.

One year after opening its 25,000sqm extension, London’s ExCeL centre reports strong results. Thirty additional major international events were hosted in the new facilities within twelve months. US organisations now account for 60 per cent of the venue’s convention and congress business.