Events

3 June 2026

Global Exhibitions Day 2026

Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is held annually on the first Wednesday of June. It is open to everyone interested in increasing the visibility of the exhibitions industry regionally and on a global scale. Four key messages highlight how exhibitions unlock potential for industries, individuals, communities, and companies: Exhibitions drive collaboration and innovation to transform businesses…

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3 June 2026

UFI European Conference 2026, Izmir, Turkey

IZFAS, one of Turkey’s leading exhibition organisers, will host this flagship regional event, bringing together exhibition industry professionals from Europe and beyond to share insights, explore new trends, and strengthen cross-border collaboration. Izmir, known for its strategic location, cultural richness, and thriving trade fair industry, offers the perfect backdrop for dynamic discussions and meaningful connections.

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10 June 2026

ICCA Middle East Summit 2026, Jordan

The ICCA Middle East Summit gathers leading regional and international stakeholders from the business events industry, featuring an agenda that includes panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and structured networking sessions. The event is expected to facilitate valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities for destination marketing professionals, tourism boards, association executives, sustainability advocates, technology innovators…

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12 June 2026

SHOP – Shoulder & Off-Peak 2026, London, UK

SHOP is ETOA and CityDNA’s new B2B event focused on driving demand beyond the high season. Designed for destinations and suppliers seeking to grow business outside traditional peak months, SHOP unites industry professionals committed to building a more balanced, sustainable tourism economy. As travel patterns evolve, extending the season and diversifying itineraries has never been…

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16 June 2026

GDS-Forum and Impact Day 2026, Szczecin, Poland

This is not another conference – it’s a living lab where destination leaders convene to co-create a bold new blueprint for regenerative impact, resilience, and courage. Through collaborative workshops, deep dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning, we will prototype solutions for the pressing challenges of climate disruption and social change. Join us to harness our collective intelligence…

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23 June 2026

EsportsTravel Summit 2026, Cincy Region, US

The 10th Edition of the EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers—and the only event dedicated to the travel side of the esports industry. Launched in conjunction with the TEAMS Conference & Expo in 2017, the EsportsTravel Summit quickly established itself as the industry’s leading platform.

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24 June 2026

The Meetings Show 2026, London, UK

The UK’s leading event for meetings and events professionals, where the industry comes together for two days of fresh ideas, powerful connections, and unmissable opportunities. Exhibitors come from all corners of the globe, with over 80 international destinations represented, and a diverse exhibitor base, including hotels, destinations, destination management companies, conference centres, venues, technology suppliers…

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28 June 2026

AIPC Annual Conference, Bilbao, Spain

The Annual Conference brings together members to consider key industry issues and hear from top professionals in a variety of related fields. A global gathering for convention & exhibition centre managers and industry partners to share best practices, explore innovations, benchmark performance, build networks and tackle challenges across operations, sales, marketing, sustainability and facility management.

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2 July 2026

ICCA Business Workshop European Destination Marketing Sector 2026, Salzburg, Austria

The ICCA Business Workshop European Destination Marketing Sector 2026 will be hosted in Salzburg, Austria, and will bring together up to 15 ICCA Destination Marketing Members from across Europe with their European association clients, to have one-to-one business meetings and of course explore all that Salzburg has on offer for association delegates.

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8 July 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings, Annapolis, MD, USA

Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings, bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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21 July 2026

Destinations International | Annual Convention, Portland, OR, USA

Annual Convention is the destination organization industry’s premier event to meet your peers and gain cutting-edge knowledge to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. The world of destination marketing and management is now completely different. Destination organization professionals of today must have a renewed focus on solutions to tackle the challenges of showcasing organizational strength and…

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29 July 2026

Destination East, Ossining, NY, USA

Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other services provided in the Eastern US. Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education…

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28 May 2026

ECA Legislative Action Day 2026, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

This event will bring together industry leaders and advocates from across the US and around the world to meet with members of Congress and congressional staff in support of ECA’s 2026 public policy priorities. Last year, 170 industry stakeholders from 30 states joined ECA to engage with federal policymakers, and for cross-industry networking opportunities.

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28 May 2026

CityDNA | 15th City Cards Expert Meeting 2026, Hamburg, Germany

This one-and-a-half-day event provides attendees with a unique opportunity to meet and network with European colleagues managing city cards schemes, to share knowledge and insights to stay ahead of the latest market trends & anticipate customers’ needs, helping participants to grow their business in a sustainable way as well as strengthening their professional expertise.

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3 June 2026

Global Exhibitions Day 2026

Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is held annually on the first Wednesday of June. It is open to everyone interested in increasing the visibility of the exhibitions industry regionally and on a global scale. Four key messages highlight how exhibitions unlock potential for industries, individuals, communities, and companies: Exhibitions drive collaboration and innovation to transform businesses…

Read More
3 June 2026

UFI European Conference 2026, Izmir, Turkey

IZFAS, one of Turkey’s leading exhibition organisers, will host this flagship regional event, bringing together exhibition industry professionals from Europe and beyond to share insights, explore new trends, and strengthen cross-border collaboration. Izmir, known for its strategic location, cultural richness, and thriving trade fair industry, offers the perfect backdrop for dynamic discussions and meaningful connections.

Read More
10 June 2026

ICCA Middle East Summit 2026, Jordan

The ICCA Middle East Summit gathers leading regional and international stakeholders from the business events industry, featuring an agenda that includes panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and structured networking sessions. The event is expected to facilitate valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities for destination marketing professionals, tourism boards, association executives, sustainability advocates, technology innovators…

Read More
12 June 2026

SHOP – Shoulder & Off-Peak 2026, London, UK

SHOP is ETOA and CityDNA’s new B2B event focused on driving demand beyond the high season. Designed for destinations and suppliers seeking to grow business outside traditional peak months, SHOP unites industry professionals committed to building a more balanced, sustainable tourism economy. As travel patterns evolve, extending the season and diversifying itineraries has never been…

Read More
16 June 2026

GDS-Forum and Impact Day 2026, Szczecin, Poland

This is not another conference – it’s a living lab where destination leaders convene to co-create a bold new blueprint for regenerative impact, resilience, and courage. Through collaborative workshops, deep dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning, we will prototype solutions for the pressing challenges of climate disruption and social change. Join us to harness our collective intelligence…

Read More
23 June 2026

EsportsTravel Summit 2026, Cincy Region, US

The 10th Edition of the EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers—and the only event dedicated to the travel side of the esports industry. Launched in conjunction with the TEAMS Conference & Expo in 2017, the EsportsTravel Summit quickly established itself as the industry’s leading platform.

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24 June 2026

The Meetings Show 2026, London, UK

The UK’s leading event for meetings and events professionals, where the industry comes together for two days of fresh ideas, powerful connections, and unmissable opportunities. Exhibitors come from all corners of the globe, with over 80 international destinations represented, and a diverse exhibitor base, including hotels, destinations, destination management companies, conference centres, venues, technology suppliers…

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28 June 2026

AIPC Annual Conference, Bilbao, Spain

The Annual Conference brings together members to consider key industry issues and hear from top professionals in a variety of related fields. A global gathering for convention & exhibition centre managers and industry partners to share best practices, explore innovations, benchmark performance, build networks and tackle challenges across operations, sales, marketing, sustainability and facility management.

Read More
2 July 2026

ICCA Business Workshop European Destination Marketing Sector 2026, Salzburg, Austria

The ICCA Business Workshop European Destination Marketing Sector 2026 will be hosted in Salzburg, Austria, and will bring together up to 15 ICCA Destination Marketing Members from across Europe with their European association clients, to have one-to-one business meetings and of course explore all that Salzburg has on offer for association delegates.

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7 July 2026

The Business of Events | Policy Forum, London, UK

The Policy Forum examines the current economic and political climate and reviews the latest policy developments affecting the events sector. In 2025, it attracted 300 senior leaders from destinations, venues, exhibition organisers, event agencies, associations and trade bodies. Attendees are joined by MPs who serve on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, plus Ministers, officials…

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8 July 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings, Annapolis, MD, USA

Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings, bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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21 July 2026

Destinations International | Annual Convention, Portland, OR, USA

Annual Convention is the destination organization industry’s premier event to meet your peers and gain cutting-edge knowledge to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. The world of destination marketing and management is now completely different. Destination organization professionals of today must have a renewed focus on solutions to tackle the challenges of showcasing organizational strength and…

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29 July 2026

Destination East, Ossining, NY, USA

Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other services provided in the Eastern US. Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education…

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2 August 2026

Destination Caribbean & Islands, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bringing together the most highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Caribbean, attendees participate in one-on-one prescheduled appointments with strongly vetted buyers, gain industry insights from our guest speakers, and network with this exclusive group.

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5 August 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings, Point Clear, AL, USA

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this…

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9 August 2026

CEMA Summit 2026, Ontario, Canada

CEMA Summit is the annual moment that brings the world of event marketing together to compare strategies. We test ideas, we track lessons learned, and we unpack the best practices emerging as the industry evolves. Join event marketers from around the globe for three days of practitioner-led education, global case studies, and candid, future-focused conversation.

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