Explore the featured editorials, exhibition insights and event previews in Issue 04 of EventPulse Monthly, from venue infrastructure and food trade to defence, energy, minerals, technology and business events.
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Exhibition Venues: Mapping the Future of a Global Industry
The global exhibition industry is evolving, and the latest UFI World Map of Exhibition Venues 2026 offers valuable insights into the scale, distribution and changing dynamics of its physical infrastructure.
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Global Food Week 2026: Growth Backed by Policy and Partnerships
Global Food Week has closed its largest edition, with growth in exhibition space, exhibitors, participating countries, visitor attendance and business commitments.
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Global Defence & Security Outlook 2027: Three Major Exhibitions Shaping Industry Priorities
From security and resilience in Dubai to defence innovation in Abu Dhabi and industrial cooperation in Germany, three major exhibitions will bring the global defence and security community together in early 2027.
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AIME 2027 Puts Curated Connections at the Centre of Business Events
Melbourne’s meetings and incentives marketplace returns with a buyer-led format built around targeted appointments, industry learning and cross-border business.
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ITCN Asia 2026 with SIFC’s Support, Closes in Karachi With Over US$550 Million in Business Commitments
The 28th edition brought government, investors and international delegations to Karachi Expo Centre, and ended with more than 75 MoUs, contracts and commitments and a Lahore edition already filling up.
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SEMICON Korea 2027: Maps the Next Moves in Semiconductor Manufacturing
A three-day exhibition and technology programme will bring chipmakers, equipment suppliers and materials specialists to Seoul.
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EV World 2026 Brings Dubai's Zero-Emission Ambitions to the Trade Floor
A three-day exhibition and executive conference convenes manufacturers, charging providers, policymakers and investors around the practical delivery of electric mobility.
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ISE 2027 Brings AV, Smart Spaces and Systems Integration Into Focus
Barcelona’s international technology show returns with a multi-hall exhibition and a content programme for the audiovisual and integration ecosystem.
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POGEE 2027: Pakistan's Energy Sector Prepares for a Landmark 20th Edition
Pakistan's flagship energy exhibition returns to Islamabad in January 2027, marking two decades of service to the nation's oil, gas and power industries.
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Mining Indaba Brings Capital, Policy and Mining Leadership to Cape Town
The annual mining investment gathering will convene industry stakeholders around opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s mineral economy.
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Meetings Africa 2027 Opens a New Chapter for the Continent’s Business-Events Market
The Johannesburg trade show will connect African suppliers and destinations with hosted buyers, planners and international business-events stakeholders.
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Future Minerals Forum 2027 Asks the World to Build a More Resilient Minerals Supply, and Bring the Funding to Do It
Riyadh will host the sixth edition of the global minerals platform, with a government-led ministerial roundtable, an expanded investor programme and an international exhibition.
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AHSE 2026 Doubles Its Space as Macao Courts the Food and Hospitality Supply Chain
The Venetian Macao's Cotai Expo will host a two-way trade platform linking Chinese brands with international buyers across food, hotel supplies, machinery and packaging.
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Foodex Saudi Puts Jeddah at the Centre of the Kingdom's Food-Trade Growth
Saudi Arabia's dedicated food and drink exhibition returns with pre-scheduled buyer meetings, a professional chef competition and sourcing from more than 50 countries.
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Philippines Builds Its Case as Asia's Next Business-Events Hub, With New Halls and a Packed Trade-Show Calendar
From Pasay's convention centres to regional shows in Cebu and Davao, the Philippines is investing in venues and strategy as events head into March 2027.
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