Mark Cochrane

The UFI APAC week kicks off today! UFI members in more than a dozen cities across Asia have taken the lead in organising these fun local gatherings. See events in your area: ufiasia.org 🥂🥙🍴🎶👟 👋 Come join us and support the industry! 👋 #ufiasia #eventprofs

New @GLevents acquisition in China via @ufilive @muareport: bit.ly/33iNS7N

Challenges for events will continue, but this week we have some good news! It is time for the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference! We have the best content around... Join us on Thursday, 20th May - ufiasia.org.

UFI has announced the results of the leadership elections. In Asia, congratulations to our re-elected Chapter Chair, David Zhong (VNU Asia, China), Rita Chu (1st Vice Chair, Adsale, HK), Panittha Buri (BITEC, Thailand), and Emilia Shih (TAITRA, Taiwan). @NickDMUFI @UFILive

#GED2020 Message from V Anbu, Vice President @UFILive, Director General & CEO, @IMTMAssn and @BIECentre #GED2020 #GED20 #GED2020India #WeSupportExhibitions

Getting my day off to an early start! To celebrate #GED2020 it's been great to hear the latest coming out of exhibition market in #Australia with the @eeaaupdate webinar @Matthias_Tesi @mtcochrane @ICCSyd @UFILive @ExhibitionWorld #exhibitionworld #events #eventprofs @GED_2020

Happy #GED2020 @GED_2020 to all my industry friends @UFILive @AFIDALatinAmeri @ConciergeInBCN @AsocFeriasEsp @AMPROFEC @ThailandCVB @ICCAWorld @freemanco @ReedExhibitions #GraupixMICE

Exhibitions are key to rebuilding economies. Today we share hope and optimism. #GED2020 @GED_2020 @UFILive @infoaefi

As a global community, the #MICE and #Events industry will emerge from this crisis stronger and united — armed with new standards in operational excellence, and innovative tools to help connect people and place. @stb_sg ,@UFILive #SACEOS #GED2020 #EmergingStronger

Happy Global Exhibitions Day #GED2020 from the @UFILive team.

Yesterday in Shanghai, Alibaba & CCPIT announced a new joint venture. The new JV, Yunshang Exhibition Co., will create an "online exhibition platform." It is all a bit vague at this stage, but with the backing of Alibaba and CCPIT, this is one to watch. iwshang.com/Post/Default/I…

Well, if this is indeed the future, it will certainly change the way essentially all international business is conducted...

Informa receives huge vote of confidence (and investment) from GIC, one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds. GIC agreed to be a cornerstone investor in Informa's £1bn share placement. news.sky.com/story/coronavi…

Shenyang New World Expo stated that the venue has received approval from the Liaoning provincial government to begin hosting exhibitions again. The first one will be organised by Shanghai Modern on 27th to 29th April. #uficonnects

Getting our industry's message out to markets and policymakers: #eventsprofs are operating the market & meeting places for industries and sectors. We are the fastest of all fast tracks to drive a post-#COVID19 recovery. For that, we need financial support now.

Today 100 leaders of the European #exhibition industry met online with #EU policymakers to coordinate emergency support for our industry during this #COVID19 crisis. Update coming later, but we continue to push for more support from Europe & across the world. @ufilive #EMECA

I was pleased to represent UFI at the 3rd AGM of the Myanmar Exhibition & Convention Association (MECA). Given the current environment, it was a challenge getting there, but I made it. Thanks to MECA president Nelson Myo Thant for the invitation. #UFI #exhibitions @UFILive

Great initiative from UFI for event organisers who want to showcase events that are pressing ahead despite the challenging circumstances.

Advice from the top medical professional in the U.S.

Pleased to confirm the new date for this year's UFI Asia-Pacific Conference: It will now take place August 27/28, and in Macau. On August 26, the Digital Innovation Forum will take place. #ufimacau For more info: ufi.org/news-media/med…