UFI 选出 2026-2029 届新理事会，任期将于第 93 届 UFI 全球大会后开始

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10/27/2026

UFI Members elect new Board of Directors for 2026-2029 term
Mandate to commence at 93rd UFI Global Congress in the Kingdom of Bahrain

PARIS — UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce the election results for the new UFI Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term.

The UFI Board of Directors is comprised of a maximum of 61 members, and elections for new Board members take place every three years. During this process, UFI members elect a truly global body with representatives from UFI chapters around the world.

The Board of Directors is tasked with implementing decisions outlined in the annual General Assembly meeting, developing UFI policy, and preparing all proposals related to matters that impact international trade fairs. After thorough preparation, these proposals are submitted to UFI members for a vote at the General Assembly.

The new mandates will commence after the General Assembly meeting on 2 November 2026 at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The UFI Board of Directors for 2026-2029 includes (in alphabetical order):

Andreas Mavrommatis, TIF HELEXPO (Greece)
Anthea Tan, Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
Antonio Bruzzone, BolognaFiere (Italy)
Ashley Roberts, CONNECT (Sultanate of Oman)
Bilal Al Barmawi, 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences (Saudi Arabia)
Carlo Bonomi, Fiera Milano (Italy)
Carole Kadenge, Sarit Expo Centre (Kenya)
Clément Guerci, GL Events (France)
Damion Angus, Montgomery Group (UK)
David Boon, Brussels Expo (Belgium)
David Harrison, IMEX Group (UK)
Debbie Kristiansen, OVG Middle East (Saudi Arabia)
Diane Chen, Shenyang New World Expo (China)
Driss Tazi, Comexposium (France)
Elaine Wong, IPIM (Macao)
Federico Bricolo, Veronafiere (Italy)
Fernando Gorbarán, Messe Frankfurt Argentina (Argentina)
Francesco Santa, IEG Middle East (United Arab Emirates)
Geoff Dickinson, dmg events (United Arab Emirates)
Gerald Böse, Kölnmesse (Germany)
Haluk Kanca, Istanbul Expo Center (Türkiye)
Hugh Jones, RX (UK)
Jochen Köckler, Deutsche Messe (Germany)
Joon How Loy, IMPACT (Thailand)
Jörn Holtmeier, AUMA (Germany)
Joyce Leveston, Javits Center (USA)
Lan Fang, Shanghai DLG Exhibitions & Events (China)
Li Ma, China International Exhibition Center Group (China)
Lisa Hannant, Clarion Events (UK)
Liz Plizga, Diversified Communications (USA)
Mahmut Er, IPEKYOLU International Exhibitions (Türkiye)
Majed Aljuaid, Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center (Saudi Arabia)
Maria João Rocha de Matos, FIL (Portugal)
Mario Goffard Negro, Bilbao Exhibition Centre (Spain)
Mario Tobias, Messe Berlin (Germany)
Matt Pearce, Talk2 Media & Events (Australia)
Maurits van der Sluis, RAI Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Michael Duck, Informa Markets (China)
Michael Kruppe, SNIEC (China)
Mohammed Al Hussaini, Riyadh Exhibitions Company (Saudi Arabia)
Monica Lee-Müller, HKCEC (Hong Kong)
Nina Ermenc Pangerl, Celje Fair (Slovenia)
Pamela Pascual, World Trade Center Metro Manila (Philippines)
Panittha Buri, BITEC (Thailand)
Peter Ottmann, NürnbergMesse (Germany)
Raul Strauss Justiniano, FEXPOCRUZ (Bolivia)
Renata Suša, Zagreb Fair (Croatia)
Ricard Zapatero, Fira de Barcelona (Spain)
Rita Chu, Adsale Exhibition Services (Hong Kong)
Roman Imgrüth, MCH Group (Switzerland)
Said Al Shanfari, OCEC (Sultanate of Oman)
Simon Wang, TAITRA (Taiwan)
Smilely Lam, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hong Kong)
Stefan Rummel, Messe München (Germany)
Steven Kim, Coex (Republic of Korea)
Synthia Chan, Macau Fair & Trade Association (Macao)
Tina Yin, Hangzhou Expo Group (China)
Wolfgang Marzin, Messe Frankfurt (Germany)
Wolfram Diener, Messe Düsseldorf (Germany)

Panittha Buri, UFI President and Vice Chairperson, BHIRAJ BURI GROUP, comments: “Our Board of Directors reflects what makes UFI truly special: a global community united by a shared commitment to advancing the exhibition industry. I warmly congratulate all newly elected members and extend my sincere thanks to those stepping down for their dedication, commitment and service to UFI.

Ultimately, an association is only as strong as the commitment and contribution of its members. Its true value lies not only in its leadership, but in the willingness of its entire community to participate, share expertise, exchange ideas and work together towards common goals.

UFI’s strength comes from the people who give their time, energy and passion to shaping its future. While the Board provides leadership and direction, it is the combined commitment of the Board and the wider membership that brings our association to life and enables it to thrive.

As we look ahead, I am confident that by continuing to work together, support one another and actively contribute to our shared vision, we can make UFI even stronger and create greater value for our global exhibition community. After all, the future of UFI is something we shape together.”

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