COVID-19 RISKS DESTROYING THE ITALIAN EXHIBITION SECTOR, SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY THE EPIDEMIC

State aid is needed to allow for urgent action and dedicated sector-specific measures to offset the losses incurred as a result of cancelled and delayed events. The COVID-19 pandemic risks destroying the Italian exhibition sector. AEFI, the Association of the Italian Exhibition Industry, which represents 36 national exhibition districts, has therefore drafted proposals and submitted […]

AEFI: SURVEY ON WOMEN IN ITALIAN TRADE FAIRS A THIRD ON THE BOARDS

AEFI – Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association has launched a survey among the 36 associated trade fair districts on the role and value of women in trade Fairs. From the analysis of the replies of the associates, it transpires that the quotas for women are well represented in the sector: 52% of the resources […]

THE AEFI TECHNICAL COMMISSION AT WORK ON HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK AT THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

The guidelines for starting again with a new look, guaranteeing safe, healthy and virus-free districts The AEFI Technical Commission met in a conference call, in compliance with Government measures, which saw the participation of numerous Operations Directors of the associated trade fairs. The main topic on the agenda, health and safety in the exhibition districts […]

THE IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC POSTPONED AND CANCELLED EVENTS, THE IMPACT ON EXHIBITION CENTRES, TERRITORIES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES

AEFI demands action to obtain measures and resources in response to the negative impact which postponements and cancellations are having on Italian exhibition districts and their related industrial sectors To reinforce the Plan for the Promotion of the Made in Italy brand by setting aside greater resources for the Italian exhibitions industry, to recover its […]

STATEMENT BY GIOVANNI LAEZZA CHAIRMAN OF THE AEFI, THE ITALIAN EXHIBITION AND TRADE FAIR ASSOCIATION IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON THE ITALIAN EXHIBITION SYSTEM

Italian exhibitions are a very important tool for our economy. Every year the Italian sector involves around 200,000 exhibitors and 20 million visitors, generating business worth 60 billion euro and giving rise to 50% of the exports of the companies participating in them. Significant numbers that grow if we also consider the peripherals such as […]

AEFI SIGNS A STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH POLAND: THE ITALIAN TRADE FAIR INTERNATIONALISATION PROJECT CONTINUES

An important new strategic partnership for the Italian trade fair system. AEFI- Associazione Esposizioni e Fiere Italiane has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PCEI-Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry, marking another successful result in AEFI’s internationalisation project for the benefit of Italian trade fairs. The agreement was signed by Giovanni Laezza, President of AEFI-Associazione Esposizioni […]

THE 2020 NATIONAL TRADE FAIR CALENDAR: ITALIAN EVENTS DRIVING THE COUNTRY’S DEVELOPMENT

The Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces has updated the 2020 National Trade Fair Calendar, which contains the main details of the fairs with an international character and of exhibitions at a national level. To confirm the importance of certification, a specific section of the Calendar is set aside for international events that have already […]