Twas the night before Global Exhibitions Day (GED), 1 June, and all through the industry house, activity is stirring especially the MICE….
GED 2022 celebrates the role of exhibitions in accelerating the pace of economic recovery and all associated with the global exhibition industry are encouraged to participate.
GED recognises the important role that trade exhibitions play in driving economies throughout the world. Exhibitions have traditionally played a role in bolstering and growing economic sectors, and this year is no exception.
The 2022 GED campaign will focus on the irreplaceable value of physical exhibitions and face-to-face business events in creating platforms for economic growth and recovery, as well as being a great occasion to network and meet new people.
This 1 June, GED sends the message that everyone in the exhibitions industry – from individuals and professionals to businesses and associations – is working to empower people and businesses, creating opportunities for millions around the world to each make a difference and to make their voices heard.
The GED 2022 campaign, which has already engaged audiences in 60 countries/regions, is supported by major players in the exhibition industry. Global association of the exhibition industry UFI says it expects engagement to grow significantly and to make it the largest and most important day of advocacy and awareness for the global exhibition industry.
From videos to meetings with policy makers, from face-to-face events to social campaigns – and much more – UFI would like to invite all event industry professionals and enthusiasts to get involved in the many different events that will be taking place around the world, “to help make GED 2022 the best Global Exhibitions Day yet!”
In her GED address to the global exhibition industry, Monica Lee-Müller, UFI president, says: “Our industry’s resilience to adversities is amazing. I must thank and acknowledge the foresight of our colleagues who initiated Global Exhibitions Day, seven years ago. Every year, as we celebrate GED, we highlight the tangible impact of exhibitions on global economies, and the tangible value to unite people from all different countries and cultures around the world. This year’s GED, on 1 June, will be the perfect occasion to put the spotlight on us once again. Happy Global Exhibitions Day!” Click here to view the video.
All businesses and professionals in the sector are encouraged to join the GED celebrations on 1 June 2022 by highlighting the impact of exhibitions on local economies – both in building businesses and connecting people from around the world.
How can you contribute to this year’s GED and be part of a dynamic global community? Visit http://www.globalexhibitionsday.org for updates and developments and join a local GED2022 initiative or be inspired to set up your own. You can add your event to the GED map.
Follow also #GED2022 on social media via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WeChat and LinkedIn and also share photos of you and your colleagues with the GED logo.
You can share stories from your exhibition, a product launch, a notable person who attended your show, a quote from an exhibitor, or ROI statistics. Create, too, your own ‘Voices of the exhibition industry’ card and share your thoughts on the future of the industry.
UFI has partner associations supporting #GED202 including2: AAXO, AEFI, AEO, AFE, AFECA, AFIDA, AMPROFEC, AOCA, AUMA, CAEM, CEFA, CENTREX, CFI, EEAA, EEIA, EFU, EMECA, EXSA, FAIRLINK, FAMAB, HKECIA, ECA, IDFA, IECA, IEIA, IELA, IFES, LECA, MACEOS, MFTA, PCEI, RUEF, SACEOS/SECB, SCEIA, SISO, TEA, TECA, TFOA, UBRAFE and UNIMEV. Major organisers including Clarion Events, Comexposium, Diversified Communications, Emerald, Informa Markets, Reed Exhibitions (RX) and Tarsus have also joined forces in order to recognise the important role that trade exhibitions play in driving economies throughout the world.
For more information and regular updates, please visit www.globalexhibitionsday.org
