Mission

AEFI:

Represents the interests of the Italian Trade Fair industry
In this moment of substantial transformation of the Italian trade fair industry, AEFI is taking action towards Parliament and the Government, so that they pass the bill meant to make the Italian trade fair industry more competitive on the international level. The same action is taken also towards the Regions, in order to urge them to go ahead on their transformation process.

Carries out initiatives aimed at increasing the internationality of Italian trade fairs
AEFI collaborates with the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Productive Activities and ICE – Institute for Foreign Commerce -, is available for foreign exhibitors and visitors and rationalizes programmes of initiatives of the main foreign markets.

Carries out activities stimulating the exchanges with similar associations on the international level
AEFI is the Association representing Italian Trade Fair Centres within UFI – Union des Foires Internationales.

Informs exhibitors and visitors
About dates, places and typology of Italian exhibitions. An official agenda of Italian Fair events recognized internationally is published annually by this Association along with the Ministry of Productive Activities. This represents a useful tool for worldwide promotion.