EXHIBITIONS

DRIVE

OPPORTUNITIES


Thank you for celebrating #GED2026!
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is an international day of celebration held annually on the first Wednesday of June.
By celebrating GED, we help increase the visibility of the exhibition industry regionally and on a global scale.

Next year's GED: 2 June 2027

Celebrations Around the World

Discover More GED 2026 Activations

Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association

Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association

RX Brasil

RX Brasil

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

DEXPO

DEXPO

Association of Korean Exhibition Industry

Association of Korean Exhibition Industry

RX Greater China

RX Greater China

Informa Markets in India

Informa Markets in India

Australian Business Events Association

Australian Business Events Association

Buro de Convenciones de Tegucigalpa

Buro de Convenciones de Tegucigalpa

Messe Muenchen India

Messe Muenchen India

VNU Asia Pacific

VNU Asia Pacific

Malaysian Association Of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers

Malaysian Association Of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers

Easyfairs

Easyfairs

Exhibitions Conferences Alliance

Exhibitions Conferences Alliance

Riyadh Exhibitions Company

Riyadh Exhibitions Company

UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2026

UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2026

UFI Global CEO Summit 2026

UFI Global CEO Summit 2026

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GED 2026 Theme: Exhibitions Drive Opportunities

Three core messages highlight the wide-ranging opportunities that exhibitions drive across industries worldwide:
Fostering collaboration, skills and meaningful connections that support careers, communities and global exchange.
Accelerating sustainable solutions through green innovation and responsible practices that reduce environmental impact.
Driving business growth, opening new markets and enabling companies of all sizes to thrive through direct customer engagement.

How to get involved?

Celebrate GED 2026 in your organisation by customising the toolkit with your own visuals and story.
Encourage government officials to endorse and recognise the importance of the exhibition industry by sharing key figures.
Share GED messaging with local media and promote your GED celebrations on social media using #GED2026.

How did you celebrate #GED2026?

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