We are thankful to the industry media for their support, and especially to our Media Partners:

IELA in the News

Business Events Africa, February 2023

"What I learnt from IELA, is never miss an opportunity to learn and experience new things"

In her editorial, Irene Costa, also mentions that "Our local industry associations could learn a lot from IELA with regards to youth development. Maybe there is an opportunity to collaborate with IELA regarding their youth development?"

Business Events Africa, February 2023

Building the future of exhibition logistics at the IELA 2023 Winter Seminar

All delegates valued the training event as a booster for professional knowledge and networking and appreciated being part of an association which actively invests in a bright future for the industry.

Exhibition Showcase, 21 December 2021

Celebrating the Value Proposition of Associations in the Event & Exhibition Industry

Topics of discussion turned around going BACK TO HUMAN as it is what really matters, fostering a Culture of meaningful transformation, resilience & mental health and a collaborative mindset and connectivity. They also discussed about the trends & threats in our industry.

Grupo Radar, 21 December 2021

O fim do Ata Carnet no Brasil – um passo atrás na desburocratização

Article bilingue (Portuguese from Brazil & English) about the country not accepting any longer the ATA Carnet

Exhibition World, 21 December 2021

IELA celebrates the value proposition of associations in the events industry

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) recently invited peer associations from the event and exhibition industry to talk about leadership, advocacy and their vision for a better event and exhibition industry during an Associations Day online event, 15 December.

Events Venues & Avenues, 26 October 2021

IELA’s Ambassador Programme presented in the IELA REPORT Magazine Edition 96

The article presents the IELA Ambassador programme.
Find all interviews here

Radar Magazine, October/November 2021

** Article in portuguese from Brazil**

Preparando o "Novo Agora"

Interview with Guido Fornelli

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Exhibition World, October/November 2021

How associations are adapting to a very different future

Interview with Guido Fornelli

Business Events Africa, September 2021

This Industry is all about the people

Interview with Jacqui Nel, IELA Board Member, Chairperson of the IELA Industry Relations Working Group and Director fo Exhibition Freighting GSM, South Africa

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Exhibition World, August/September 2021

Anticipate - Explore - Innovate

Post-2021 IELA Congress

Overseas Magazine, P.R. China - July/August 2021

**Bilingual article Chinese/English**

Embrace transformation with tightened industry communication —Interview with Guido Fornelli, IELA Chairperson

OVERSEAS EXHIBITIONS is sister magazine of China International Conference and Exhibition Magazine (CICE), IELA Media Partner in China


Exhibition Showcase, India - 30 July 2021

Exhibitions Showcase Talks To Anamitra Mukherjee, General Manager, Head Fairs Events and Special Logistics at DB Schenker India

This article is part of a special dossier about Exhibition Logistics and IELA published by IELA Media Partner EXHIBITION SHOWCASE.

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Exhibition Showcase, India - 30 July 2021

Exhibitions Showcase Talks To Uttam Gupta, President, BIG Logistics India

This article is part of a special dossier about Exhibition Logistics and IELA published by IELA Media Partner EXHIBITION SHOWCASE.

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Exhibition Showcase, India - 30 July 2021

In Conversation with Sudhir Dhavan, CEO, RE Rogers India

This article is part of a special dossier about Exhibition Logistics and IELA published by IELA Media Partner EXHIBITION SHOWCASE.

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Exhibition Showcase, India - 30 July 2021

In Conversation with Guido Fornelli, Chairperson, IELA

This article is part of a special dossier about Exhibition Logistics and IELA published by IELA Media Partner EXHIBITION SHOWCASE.

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Exhibition Showcase, India - July 2021 Edition

Trade Shows, Logistics And IELA: A Brief Overview - cover dossier, including the 6 following lines

In this edition, IELA Media Partner EXHIBITION SHOWCASE is doing an extended review about Exhibition Logistics and IELA, including interviews with the IELA Chairperson and several IELA Members

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LatinAmerica Meetings, Mexico - 23 July 2021

**Article in Spanish**

CONSEJO ADMINISTRATIVO DE IELA 2021

Excelencia y cohesión en la industria

Por medio de una elección se eligió al nuevo consejo administrativo y al nuevo comité del International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA).

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LatinAmerica Meetings, Mexico - 21 July 2021

**Article in Spanish**


A BEGINNERS MIND
Congreso IELA 2021


Con un formato virtual se llevó a cabo el Congreso IELA 2021 cuyo eje principal fue explorar la perspectiva de la mente de un principiante

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China Internation Conference Exhibition, P.R. China - July 2021

**Article in Chinese**

Sino-foreign Exhibition became a Chinese media partner of the International Exhibition Logistics Association

Article in Chinese about the Media Partnership between CICE magazine and IELA.

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Events Venues & Avenues, India - 6 July 2021

36th IELA Congress – A Beginner’s Mind Engaging to Transform

The 36th IELA Congress took place online from June 29th to July 1st 2021 and explored the perspective of A BEGINNER’S MIND...

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Exhibition World, Global - 05 July 2021

IELA elects new Board members as it heads into the New Now

IELA has, at its 2021 IELA General Assembly, re-elected one member and elected three new members to its Board of Management. The association also re-elected Greg Keh and Ravinder Sethi as Members of the Committee.

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tw tagungswirtschaft, 5 July 2021

IELA elects board of management

IELA has elected its leadership for the 2021-2022 term. The association welcomed new members to the IELA board of management (BOM) and IELA committee.

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MICE Affairs, 3 July 2021

New Board to Head up IELA Strategy in the New Now

In its efforts to be well equipped for the New Now , IELA welcomes new leaders joining top decision-making positions.
The Association greets new members on the IELA Board of Management (BOM) and IELA Committee.

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Exhibition Showcase, India - 02 July 2021

2021 IELA CONGRESS “A BEGINNER’S MIND”

The wait is now over: the 36th IELA Congress took place online from June 29th to July 1st 2021 and explored the perspective of A BEGINNER’S MIND. The online platform for re-connecting, accessing the on-demand area to all sessions & additional content material plus networking opportunities was extended by 30 days to the new deadline of July 31st.

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Portal Radar, Brazil - 1 July 2021

IELA apresenta como foi a 36ª edição de seu Congresso

Article in Portuguese from Brazil about the 36th IELA Congress

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Portal Radar, Brazil - 01 July 2021

IELA elege novo conselho de administração e comitê para 2021-2022

Article in portuguese from Brazil about the results of the 2021 Elections.

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Portal Radar, Brazil - 30 June 2021

Malu Sevieri será uma das painelistas do 36º Congresso IELA

A CEO da Emme Brasil e diretora da Medical Fair Brasil (MFB), Malu Sevieri, participa, hoje, 30 de junho, do 36º Congresso IELA, evento global e gratuito para discutir sobre a cadeia logística.

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Exhibition World, 02.06.2021

International Exhibition Logistics Association rises again to celebrate #GED2021

The International Exhibition Logistics Association is celebrating GED2021 with an appeal, 2 June, to start this special day by joining its #GED2021riseagain campaign.

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Events, Venues & Avenues, India - 13.05.2021

IELA sets alarm clock for GED2021

IELA has been an avid supporter of GED over the past 6 years since the very first edition was announced. By celebrating the day with key messages & finding creative ways to engage the community worldwide, GED has developed into a strong tool giving power to leverage the industry, of particular importance as recovery is finally programmed following many months of being hard hit.

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Exhibitor Magazine, 10.05.2021

IELA Invites Event Professionals to Globally Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day 2021 on Social Media with the #GED2021riseagain Campaign

IELA has been an avid supporter of GED over the past 6 years since the very first edition was announced. By celebrating the day with key messages & finding creative ways to engage the community worldwide, GED has developed into a strong tool giving power to leverage the industry, of particular importance as recovery is finally programmed following many months of being hard hit.
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Exhibition Showcase, March 2021

In Conversation with Patrick Rejaud, President & CEO, World Exhibition Logistics - IELA is mentioned in this interview

when refereing to the company network of agents, and when questioned about being awarded with the 2nd Best Export Agent in 2017.

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Exhibition World, 7 February 2021

Interview with Sandi Trotter, IELA Vice Chairperson, including mentions of the new services/products presented by IELA Members Exhibition Freighting Ltd UK & EF-GSM South Africa during the WHAT'S NEW event.

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Exhibition World, February/March 2021

Interview with Sandi Trotter, IELA Vice Chairperson

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Events Venues & Avenues 13.02.2021

IELA concludes online winter seminar – Building the Future of the Exhibition Logistics Industry Post-Covid

During these challenging times, education is a crucial element in getting ready for the restart of events in 2021. So, IELA kicked off with the 2021 Online IELA Winter Seminar from January 28th to February 2nd, organised by the IELA Education & Training Programme Working Group (E&T WG).
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TradeFairs International 12.02.2021

IELA WS21 Building the Future of the Exhibition Logistics Industry – Post-Covid

During these challenging times, education is a crucial element in getting ready for the “New Now” and the restart of events in 2021. On January 28th, IELA launched a new agenda of online events to support its membership. It kicked off with the 2021 Online IELA Winter Seminar from January 28th to February 2nd, organised by the IELA Education & Training Programme Working Group (E&T WG).
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Exhibition World 30.10.2020

IELA RELOAD Looking Ahead

IELA brought together, on October 28th, organisers, venues and suppliers for the last in the current series of IELA RELOAD Talks 2.4, Looking Ahead.
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Exhibition Showcase October 2020

Trade Show Budget Will Return To pre-Covid 19 In One Or Two Show Cycles

Exhibition industry pleads for harmonised travel rullings and rigorous testing.
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The Planner Guru 27.10.2020

Exhibition industry feedback from Europe and Asia

IELA hosted ‘IELA RELOAD Talk 2.3 Bold Leaders’ on 21 October and here is the review by the South African media: The Planner Guru.
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Exhibition World 07.10.2020

Brave new world

IELA chairman Guido Fornelli tells EW, in an exclusive interview, that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to “new ideas, new tools and new platforms” for a new era being created by the association.
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Exhibition World - October 2020

To lead is to serve

IELA 2020-2022 Chairman, Guido Fornelli, Director Expotrans S.p.A., in the article by Exhibition World about the logistics industry weathering the Covid storm.
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Exhibitor Magazine 01.10.2020

IELA Releases 3rd Edition “OPERATIONS SUMMIT 2020”

The 3rd Edition “OPERATIONS SUMMIT 2020” went online, re-imagining Event & Exhibition Logistics by engaging a problem-solving objective approach.
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Exhibition Showcase October 2020

2020 IELA General Assembly Election Results: Guido Fornelli Elected As New IELA Chairman 2020

Find all elections outcomes in the October edition of Exhibition Showcase.
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The Planner Guru 15.09.2020

2020 IELA Elections Held by Zoom & Email

In its efforts to be well equipped for the “NEW NOW,”  the International Exhibition Logistics Association welcomes new leaders joining top decision-making positions.Read More...

Exhibitor Magazine 14.09.2020

IELA RELOAD 2.0 Kicks-off with the Online IELA Operations Summit 2020

Strengthened by the success of IELA RELOAD from May to July 2020, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) is now proud to present IELA RELOAD 2.0. Read More...

Exhibit City News 09.09.2020

2020 IELA Elections Held by Zoom & Email

In its efforts to be well equipped for the “NEW NOW,”  the International Exhibition Logistics Association welcomes new leaders joining top decision-making positions.
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International Transport Journal 01.09.2020

IELA elects new chairman and board members

In its efforts to be well equipped for the new now, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) welcomes new leaders joining top decision-making positions. IELA greets new members on its board of management (BOM) and committee and announces the appointment of the new IELA chairman.Read More...

Exhibition World 31.08.2020

IELA elects new leadership at General Assembly


The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) has elected a new chairman and four new exhibition logistics leaders to its Board of Management (BOM). Three Women leaders were elected to head the ‘IELA Strategy in the NEW NOW’ project.


Lena Widman joins the IELA Committee and Guido Fornelli was elected as 2020-2022 IELA chairman. Read More...

MeetExpo 19.08.02020

IELA offers online education

The International Exhibition Logistics Association IELA is launching its first online training event: #IELAOS2020.. Read More...

TradeFairs International 02.08.2020

IELA Reload: 11 weeks, 24 live sessions, 48.350 minutes heightening resilience

IELA’s recovery programme IELA Reload was a real Incubator of ideas for the future, spreading the fighting spirit to empower IELA members to succeed in the New Now, anticipating & rebounding by limiting losses and boosting strengths in profitable service areas. Launched on May 4th 2020, the programme had four pillars: E-Learning sessions – Regional IELA Talks – Recovery Talks and Rediscover of Tools. Read More...

MeetExpo 22.07.2020

Best logistic performances honoured

Each year, the International Exhibition Logistics Association IELA conducts its IELA Standards of Performance Survey, a benchmarking tool that all IELA members use to evaluate the performance of their counterpart export, domestic and on-site agents within IELA's worldwide network. Read More...

Exhibition World 16.07.2020

Outstanding performances recognised (virtually) at IELA awards

The awards were presented at a virtual awards ceremony inaugurated by Vicki Bedi, IELA chairman 2018-2020, by the chair and vice-chair of the IELA Standards & Customs Working Group, David Palomo and Jatin Bharadwaj, respectively.

The IELA Standards of Performance Survey is a benchmarking tool all IELA members use to evaluate the performance of their counterpart export, domestic and on-site agents within IELA’s worldwide network. Read More...

The Planner Guru 12.07.2020

IELA Talk #9: Africa – Winning Confidence Back

On Tuesday, 07 July, IELA hosted a webinar discussion on ‘Africa – Winning Confidence Back’. The South African guest panelists sharing their views. Read More...

TradeFairs International 10.07.2020

IELA: Winning Confidence Back is a team effort of the whole value chain and a joint responsibility

Collaboration and a United Voice are key in the Advocacy work that is needed to be done. Being among one of the first economies to be shut down and now one of the last to be activated, IELA Reload invited with great interest a panel discussion from Africa to give their insight on the situation in their region in the event and exhibition industry.

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Exhibition Showcase 08.07.2020

IELA Talk #8 Americas – Winning Confidence Back

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) held the latest in its IELA RELOAD Regional Talk series on 3 July.  www.iela.org Its IELA Talk #8 Americas – Winning Confidence Back was designed to leverage support to get the Americas re-opened

IELA RELOAD greeted a panel discussion on the situation of the Americas in the event and exhibition industry. Prominent speakers were invited to share their thoughts and give insight from their local region. Read more...

MeetExpo 01.07.2020

IELA introduces guidelines

ELA is presenting, in the form of its COVID-19 Protocol, a step-by-step practical guide with safety recommendations for the exhibition logistics industry to support its members in their everyday work.


Spearheaded by the IELA Standards and Customs Working Group, these guidelines have been drawn up as a practical tool for all parties involved in on-site work specifically in the exhibitions industry.

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TTG Associations 29.06.2020

IELA rolls out exhibition protocol for Covid-19

IELA has released a step-by-step practical guide and safety recommendations for the exhibition logistics industry during the current pandemic.

Entitled IELA On-Site Covid-19 Protocol, the guide recommends the measures and behaviour to adopt in an on-site work situation specific to the exhibition logistics environment, as economies restart around the world. Read more...

MeetExpo 17.06.2020

What new standards and cooperation are necessary?

With the reopening of businesses in many countries, the emphasis is on restoring the supply chain and primarily looking at what is needed to enable a positive start back to business in the New Now.


The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) invited a group of industry specialists to the "IELA THINK Forum 2.0" to exchange their views and ideas and identify the areas where new standards and cooperation are necessary. Read More...

Exhibition Showcase 19.06.2020

IELA REGIONAL TALK #6 – ASIA PACIFIC

  • Say it loud and proud: The Exhibition Industry can run shows safely
  • Collaboration is the major tool in combatting COVID-19

Following a complete shutdown with event postponements and cancellations within a very short space of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now entering a recovery phase with exhibitions and events partially being opened in certain regions and countries in the world. It was therefore on a far more positive note that IELA Committee Chairman Ravinder Sethi, Chairman & Managing Director at R E Rogers India, had particular pleasure in acting as moderator and introducing the IELA RELOAD online session « IELA TALK #6 – ASIA PACIFIC Organisers & Venues » on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Read more...

Trade Fairs International May 2020

When importing is difficult

Christoph Rauch and Elizabeth Niehaus were featured in the lecture programme of Euroshop 2020 last February. Under the motto “No Exhibit, No Show” they presented new IELA solutions and ways out of customs difficulties with trade show imports. Read More...

New IELA Reload Programme

Exhibition logistics suppliers can better prepare for the “new normal” by joining the “IELA Reload Programme”, launched at the beginning of May. The service is dedicated to the fast changing and still uncertain rules for international forwarding. Read More...

The Event Magazine 14.05.2020

IELA RELOAD Week #1 Outcome – ANTICIPATION is the new keyword

In early May, the IELA Association began a diversified programme of activities named IELA RELOAD which supports its members in implementing successful and effective business measures with the goal of navigating through the shutdown and rebound periods which have been imposed on us all. Read More...

Exhibitor Magazine 09.06.2020

IELA Holds THINK Forum 2.0 on Global Exhibitions Day, Full Replay Now Available

As COVID-19 has become an integral part of our daily lives, the implementation of safety and hygiene standards is a top priority for all parties working in the exhibition industry. With the re-opening of businesses in many countries, the emphasis is on restoring the supply chain and primarily looking at what is needed to enable a positive start back to business in the New Now. IELA invited a group of industry specialists to exchange their views and ideas and identify the areas where new standards and cooperation are necessary. Read more...

Exhibition World 15.05.2020

Over 100 delegates join IELA RELOAD first e-working groups

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) has reported on a successful first week of its IELA RELOAD Programme launched on 4 May.

IELA RELOAD is designed to help the association’s members to navigate the shutdown and rebound periods caused by Covid-19.

With 100+ participants attending the first two sessions and three ‘Task Force’ working groups, and 84% of the attendees saying they are looking for new solutions in the industry, IELA said the initial programme sessions had proven their value in helping prepare for ‘the new now’ in the exhibition industry Read More...

Exhibit City News 04.05.2020

IELA launches IELA Reload Program

On May 4, the International Exhibition Logistics Association began a diversified program of activities named IELA RELOAD which supports its members in implementing successful and effective business measures with the goal of navigating through the shutdown and rebound periods which have been imposed on us all. The concept behind IELA RELOAD is not only to overcome this global health and economic crisis as a unified association, but also to emerge from the experience even stronger than before and with greater solidarity. Read More...

Exhibition World April/May 2020

Setting Global Standards In Global Exhibition Logistics

IELA is your global network. Proven professionals and continually developing processes guarantee comprehensive, carefree logistics solutions.

IELA enables you to take on more business by operationg far beyond expected standards in the safety of your exhibits and the success of your exhibitions. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine 30.04.2020

IELA RELOAD - Global Advocacy Platform

Exhibition logistics suppliers are getting prepared for the NEW NOW in the Exhibition Industry by joining the new IELA RELOAD Programme to be launched on May 4, 2020 to address and adapt to the fast-changing rules regarding international forwarding. Read more...

Exhibition World 01.05.2020

IELA RELOADS with programme for faster industry recovery

Exhibition logistics suppliers have been encouraged to prepare for the ‘New Now’ in the industry by joining the RELOAD Programme launched by the International Exhibition Logistics Association association (IELA) on 4 May 2020. Read More...

Exhibition World April/May 2020

Together Strong

Well that accelerated quickly. Following some weeks of trying to keep events alive as coronavirus swept across our world, and then seeing our associations rallying our eventprofs troops to ensure our governments realise our industry's value (in all its forms), at time of writing we find ourselves in a critical phase, with many of us working from home as our industry, among most others, is locked down...

Ravinder Sethi and the team at IELA have also highlighted a similar theme, with their 'Together Strong' slogan. Read more...

Exhibit City News 03.04.2020

IELA starts #TOGETHERSTRONG Campaign

The International Exhibition Logistics Association, launched the campaign, Together Strong, March 5, both to support and honor every single individual in the exhibition and event industry in this time of uncertainty, and to foster business in thousands of vertical industries all over the world. They’re encouraging everyone to share their own picture of being “Strong” on social media using the hashtag #togetherstrong and #GED2020 and their personal message to the industry partners. Read More...

Forwarder Magazine 24.03.2020

IELA spreads #togetherstrong Campaign over #GED2020

Together with associations, organisers, venues and service providers etc, we are building the contingency network to cater to the industry’s needs.

For this reason, and due to the nature of home office participation which offers unrelenting flexibility to combat the loss of cancelled activities, IELA invites all event professionals to join the initiative TOGETHER STRONG and celebrate Global Exhibitions Days, TOGETHER and STRONG! Read More...

Trade Fair Times 19.03.2020

Committed to the Industry, IELA announces postponement of Cape Town Congress and Partnering Event

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, announces the postponement of our 2020 Congress & Partnering Event in Cape Town this June.

This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Two primary reasons led us to take this decision at this point in time: Our Delegates’ Health and Safety and Our Commitment to Serving the Industry. As plenty of March and April show postponements will now be taking place in June and July, we will need to be on-site for our customers. Read More...

Exhibitor Magazine 13.03.2020

IELA invites #eventprofs to Join #togetherstrong Campaign

IELA passionately believes in the considerable social and economic power of face-to-face exhibitions and events and remains committed to the industry. We know that the negative long-term effects of speculation, hype and overreaction will not only cause direct harm to this sector, but also have repercussions on our local communities and business as a whole.

Hence IELA strongly supports the UFI & SISO Campaign “This Show is Open!” and is working Read More...

Forwarder Magazine 12.03.2020

Join TOGETHER and be STRONG – Let us be a contingency network in times of uncertainty

“This is our industry, our passion, our world.”

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, launched the campaign TOGETHER STRONG last March 5th both to celebrate and honour every single individual in the exhibition and event industry in this time of uncertainty, and to foster business in thousands of vertical industries all over the world. Read more...

Meet Expo m+a 11.03.2020

Gemeinsame Stärke
Logistiker stehen zusammen

Together strong – so lautet das Motto einer von der International Exhibition Logistics Association (Iela), Genf, gestarteten Initiative. Damit ruft der internationale Messelogistikverband alle in der Messe- und Veranstaltungsbranche auf, zusammenzuarbeiten und dadurch gemeinsam stärker zu sein, um ein „Notfallnetzwerk in Zeiten der Unsicherheit“ zu bilden.  Read more...

Trade Fair Times 11.03.2020

Join TOGETHER and be STRONG – Let us be a contingency network in times of uncertainty

This is our industry, our passion, our world.”

  • IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, launched the campaign TOGETHER STRONG last March 5th both to celebrate and honour every single individual in the exhibition and event industry in this time of uncertainty, and to foster business in thousands of vertical industries all over the world.
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Event Industry News 11.03.2020

Join TOGETHER and be STRONG – Let us be a contingency network in times of uncertainty

IELA passionately believes in the considerable social and economic power of face-to-face exhibitions and events and remains committed to the industry.  We know that the negative long-term effects of speculation, hype and overreaction will not only cause direct harm to this sector but also have repercussions on our local communities and business as a whole.  . Read more...

Exhibition World 11.03.2020

IELA campaign #togetherstrong promotes industry unity

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) has launched a new campaign, ‘Together Strong’.

The campaign aims to promote togetherness and unity during the testing times of the coronavirus. It encourages event professionals to share a picture showing their united strength, as an individual or team, using the hashtag #togetherstrong.

IELA reiterates that the IELA network is supporting and working closely with organisers and venues, managing challenges and ensuring reschedules happen in 2020. Read More...

TradeFairTimes, India 21.02.2020

IELA presents “No Exhibit, No Show – Navigating the Challenges of exhibition logistics” at EuroShop 2020

IELA Board Member Christoph Rauch & IELA Executive Officer Elizabeth Niehaus had the opportunity yesterday to present IELA solutions regarding new resources and way-outs of difficulties with customs imports in emerging countries or specific difficult markets. The event was Expo & Event Marketing in Düsseldorf, the most important show worldwide on expo and event marketing, live communication and brand experience. Read more...

Associations Now 19.02.2020

Associations cancel events, shake up schedules in response to Coronavirus

While the decision to cancel Mobile World Congress for reasons related to the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, dominated industry headlines last week, that massive global event isn’t the only one affected by the spread of the disease. Read More...

TradeFairTimes, India 19.02.2020

IELA postpones its 3rd edition of Operations Summit 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus update to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

As event professionals we take very seriously the care, health and safety of exhibitors, event participants and workers, and we are committed to providing timely and accurate information to assist our community in making informed decisions. Read More...

HQ The Association Magazine 12.12.2020

The Impacts of Coronavirus on the Meetings Industry

 The Coronavirus epidemic, 2019-nCov, has grown a lot as the number of cases confirmed in the laboratory in the last weeks, reaching 43,118 cases and 1,016 deaths at the time of writing (February 11). Beyond the numerous hoaxes circulating through social and traditional media, the main fear regards how one may get infected.

A good and informative Q&A can be found here.

While researchers from all over the world are working hard to provide the best response Read more...

PCMA Convene Magazine 12.02.2020

Coronavirus Impact on Events

As the coronavirus continues to roil global travel and trade, event strategists are delaying, canceling, or soldiering on with their plans. Here’s a look at the status of some events. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine 12.12.2019

Events Industry Council Announces 2020 Board and Commission Leadership

The Events Industry Council announced leadership appointments for its board of directors and CMP Governance Commission, effective 1 January 2020.

"Our incoming and reappointed board and commission members are accomplished leaders who bring diverse perspectives, insights and experiences that will elevate our organisation’s efforts in championing the global events industry," said EIC’s chief executive, Amy Calvert. Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues December 2019

Commitment to the highest standards

HS (Vicki) Bedi, IELA Chairman, Member of the Board of Directors of Events Industry Council and Director, PSBedi Group, shares insights on 'global industry issues'  Read more...

Exhibition Showcase December 2019

H.S. Bedi joins the Event Industry Council 2020 Board of Management

The Events Industry Council's more than 30 member organisations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the event industry. Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues 13.12.2019

H.S. Bedi join the Events Industry Council 2020 Board of Management

H.S. Bedi, IELA 2018-20 Chairman, has joined the Events Industry Council 2020 Board of Management, effective as of January 1s 2020. Read more...

Exhibition Showcase 23.10.2019

Joinig forces at IELA CONNECT 2019 in Morocco

Key Stakeholders in the Morrocan Exhibition & Event Industry have agreed to found a new national association with clear criteria for raising standards in the country. IELA officially presented its Sustainability Guidelines as a valuable step in the right direction   Read more...

TradeFairTimes 23.10.2019

Joining Forces at IELA CONNECT 2019 in Morocco

On October 14th 2019, IELA hosted its regional networking and exchange event, IELA CONNECT 2019, in Marrakech, Morroco.
Established a platform to address crucial issues concerning industry standarts, the event was launched by IELA 2018-20 Chairman Vicki Bedi with the release of the newly published Sustainability Guidelines.  Read more...

Exhibition World October 2019

IELA's Event logistics express to Connect in Marrakech

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) will release ist new sustainability Guidelines on 14 October at the association's flagship IELA Connect Event in Marrakech, Morocco.   Read more...

Exhibition World (23.10.2019)

Moroccan organisers form new association at IELA Connect

Key Stakeholders in the Moroccan Exhibition industry agreed to found a new national association at IELA Connect 2019 in Marrakech. The event was organised by the International Exhibition Logistics Association, and took place on 14 October.  Read more...

Exhibition World (10.10.2019)

IELA Marrakech express to connect with MENA and West Africa

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, will gather local Exhibition stakeholders from the MENA and Western Africa Region, 14 October, to discuss how to move towards a safer, more secure and sustainable industry.   Read more...

TradeFairTimes October 2019

IELA's Event logistics express to Connect in Marrakech

Today, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) presents the IELA Sustainability Guidelines in Marrakech, during its event IELA Connect 2019.   Read more...

Trade Fairs International October 2019

The Human Factor

The 34th IELA Congress took place in the beautiful lagoon City of Venice at the end of June. It was followed by lively Networking at the 8th Partnering Event.  Read more...

ufi Info (October 2019)

Operations & Services Working Group

Meeting in Paris, France. The UFI Operations and Services Working Group recently met for two days at the UFI Headquarters and European Office in Paris.  Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues (18.09.2019)

IELA sets the table for discussion on Security and Safety in the Exhibition Industry in Marrakech

IELA will gather local stakeholders of the Exhibition and Event industry from the MENA and Western Africa region to discuss, from the inside, about what is needed to be done in Security and Safety in the region in order to protect our People and set Standards.  Read more...

African Exhibition News (17.09.2019)

IELA sets the table for discussion on Security and Safety in the Exhibition Industry in Marrakech

IELA will gather local stakeholders of the Exhibition and Event industry from the MENA and Western Africa region to discuss, from the inside, about what is needed to be done in Security and Safety in the region in order to protect our People and set Standards.   Read more...

Exhibition World August 2019

2019 Exhibition World/ UFI GED Award winners announced!

Here we list the winners of this year's Global Exhibition Day (GED) Awards, decided by a Panel of Senior staff from UFI, based on entries registered via the GED Online Reporting Tool.  Read more...

Exhibition Showcase (03.08.2019)

2019 IELA Congress and Partnering Event "unlocking Human Potential"

The 34th IELA Congress and 8th Partnering Event was Held from June 23rd to 28th in Venice, Italy. This year, IELA has explained and explored the potential of the Human Factor. Read more...

Exhibition World (02.08.2019)

IELA to Connect in Marrakech

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, is set to welcome all Exhibition and Event stakeholders from the Middle East, Nothern and Western Africa at IELA CONNECT, the association's flagship Event for the industry steering and market development.  Read more...

TradeFairTimes (31.07.2019)

Meet, Steer & Develop to enforce Relations at IELA Connect 2019

IELA looks Forward to welcoming all exhibition & event stakeholders from the Middle East, Northern & Western Africa at one unique Event promoting business meetings, industry steering and market development.   Read more...

TradeFairTimes (29.07.2019)

The Unlimited Human Factor Experience

This year the IELA Forum explored, unlocked and unfolded the power of the HUMAN FACTOR. Transitioning, Transcending, Transforming was our Mantra three days Long, investigating and exploiting new fields for Action.  Read more...

Exhibitor Online (18.07.2019)

IELA wins Exhibition World and UFI GED Award for "Highest Profile Online Activity"

GED is open to all who are interested in increasing the visibility of the Exhibition Industry, not only regionally but also on a global scale. The fourth Edition of Global Exhibition Day generated huge interest this year as industry professionals from as far apart as Australia and Argentina, Norway and South Africa, driven and supported by the 41 partner associations, joined in with the celebrations. Read more...

Event Industry News (17.07.2019)

IELA BOM welcomes two new women onto Board of Management

The newly elected IELA Board of Management proudly confirms three women leaders in the Exhibition logistics industry among its members: Mariane Ewbank, former IELA Chairwoman 2016-2018, Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter, both new members elected for 2019-2021. Read more...

Exhibition World (12.07.2019)

2019 Exhibition World and UFI GED Award winners announced

The winners of this year's Global Exhibition Day (GED) Awards have been decided by a Panel of Senior staff from UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, based on entries registered via the GED Online Reporting Tool. Read more...

TradeFairTimes (05.07.2019)

IELA announces winners of the 2018 IELA Standards of Performance for Best Domestic Agent, Best On-Site Agent and Best Export Agent

Singapore and UAE Major winners of the IELA Awards 2018. IELA Member from Singapore, Transit Air Cargo Sinagpore Pte. Ltd., win both 1st Place Best Domestic Agent 2018 and Best Onsite Agent 2018, and two IELA Members from United Arab Emirates, FILS International Freight & Logistic Services LLC and ELF Shipping LLC, win respectively 2nd Place Best Domestic Agent 2018 and 2nd Place Best Onsite Agent 2018.  Read more...

TradeFairTimes (03.07.2019)

IELA Board of Managment welcomes two new Women

The newly elected IELA Board of Management proudly confirms three women leaders in the Exhibition Logistics Industry among its members: Mariane Ewbank, former IELA Chairwoman 2016-2018, Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter, both new members elected for 2019-2021. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine (02.07.2019)

IELA Board of Managment welcomes Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter as New Members

During the IELA 34th General Assembly, the IELA Membership re-elected three of its members and welcomed two new memebrs, both women leaders in the exhibition logistics industry to join the IELA Board of Management 2019-2021. Read more...

TradeFairs International (02.07.2019)

IELA Board of Management welcomes to new women

The newly elected IELA Board of Management (BOM) proudly confirms three women leaders in the Exhibition Logistics Industry among its members: Mariane Ewbank, former IELA Chairwoman 2016-2018, Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter, both new members elected for 2019-2021. Read more...

TradeArabia (02.07.2019)

Fils International wins international award

FILS International Freight & Logistics Services was awarded second place in the 2018 Domestic Agent category at International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) Congress Awards ceremony recently concluded in Italy. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazin (27.06.2019)

34th IELA Congress and 8th Partnering Event to be held June 23-28 in Venice, Italy

The 34th IELA Congress and 8th Partnering Event will be held from 23rd - 28th June in Venice, Italy. This year, IELA will be explaining and exploring the potential of the Human Factor. Read more...

TradeFairTimes (24.06.2019)

2019 IELA Congress and Partnering Event "Unlocking Human Potential"

The 34th IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association) Congress and 8th Partnering Event will be held from 23rd - 28th June in Venice, Italy. This year, IELA will be explaining and exploring the potential of the Human Factor. Read more...

Exhibition World (24.06.2019)

IELA Congress set to unlock human potential in Venice

The 34th IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association) Congress and 8th Partnering Event takes place 23-28 June in Venice, Italy, with th conference Agenda set to explore the potenial of Human Factor. Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues (13.06.2019)

Unlocking human potential at IELA's Congress in Venice 2019

From 23rd to 26th June 2019 the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) will meet up in Venice, Italy for its Congress and Partnering Event under the theme "The Human Factor". Read more...

TradeFairsTimes (25.05.2019)

Unlocking human potential at IELA's Congress in Venice 2019

From 23rd to 26th June 2019 the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) will meet up in Venice, Italy for its Congress and Partnering Event under the theme "The Human Factor". In the fast-moving world of Exhibition logistics, we all wish to ...  Read more...

Trade Fairs International May 2019

Portal for organisers and exhibitors

Organising or participating in trade fairs in unfamiliar foreign markets is often quite an adventrue. A new IELA online Portal offers assistance.  Read more...

TradeFairs International (10.05.2019)

Transporting green ideas

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) has identified sustainability as a Major criterion for the future - and selected it as its primary focus topic for 2019. Read more...

Exhibitor Online (09.05.2019)

IELA introduces Organiser and Exhibitor Portal

Facing international exhibiting challenges? Makt it simple... Choose IELA. This is the message that the International Exhibition Logistics Association is sharing with the exhibitor and organiser world dedicating a unique portal with a customer perspective approach.  Read more...

Overseas Exhibition April 2019

IELA launched the "Power Up" Campaign

On March 12th IELA is proud to announce the Launch of the IELA "Power Up" Campaign, to celebrate, Support and encourage Women's Leadership in the Exhibition & Event Logistics Industry.  Read more...

TradeFairs International (15.03.2019)

Heading Up the IELA "Power Up" Campaign for Women's Leadership

IELA is proud to announce the Launch of the IELA "Power Up" campaign, to celebrate, Support and encourage Women's Leadership in the Exhibition & Event Logistics Industry. Read more...

TradeFairsTimes (15.03.2019)

IELA broadens ist International Commitment for a thriving Event Industry

Already a longstanding member of UFI and IAEE, IELA now joins the Event Industry Council in order to widen collaboration and intensify Exchange on critical issues within the event industry. Read more...

Exhibition World (15.03.2019)

IELA launches Power Up campaign to support women's leadership

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) launched its Power Up campaign on international Women's Day, 8 March, designed to celebrate and support Women's Leadership in the Exhibition and Event Logistics Industry.  Read more...

TradeFairsTimes (13.03.2019)

IELA Winter Seminar 2019: Building the Future of Exhibition Logistics

The event offers an exclusive training programme dedicated to addressing the complex issues and procedures of the exhibition logistics industry. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine (14.03.2019)

IELA launches the IELA "Power Up" campaign to encourage Women's Leadership in the Exhibition and Event Logistics Industry

IELA is proud to announce the launch of the IELA "Power Up" campaign, to celebrate, support and encourage Women's Leadership in the Exhibition & Event Logistics Industry.  Read more...

exhibition showcase (12.03.2019)

Building the Future of Exhibition Logistics

IELA held its 9th Edition of the IELA Winter Seminar in Zurich from January 16th to 20th. This event offers an exclusive training programme dedicated to addressing the complex issues and procedures of the Exhibition logistics industry. Read more...

AAXO (01.03.2019)

For the first time at the IELA Winter Seminar, we have had an exceptional result at this year's final exam. We have two winners as best Student!

Ms. Jessica Abaty, from E.S.I. Group, France, and Mr. Hafizzudin Noor Mohammad, from R.E. Rogers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, achieved the same excellent results.  Read more...

TradeFairs International February 2019

Sustainability in exhibition logistics

When you think about sustainability in terms of exhibition logistics, one word comes to mind: Green Logistics. Sustainability is applied to ensure that operations do not negetively impact the environment. Read more...

TradeFairs International (17.02.2019)

Exhibition Logistics Training at IELA's Winter Seminar 2019

Training is not only key in creating efficient service processes, but also in boosting business. Since 2002 IELA has qualified over 200 logistics specialists for future task in the industry. Read more...

TradeFairTimes (01.02.2019)

IELA Winter Seminar 2019: Building the Future of Exhibition Logistics

The event offers an eclusive training programme dedicated to addressing the complex issues and procedures of the exhibition logistics industry. Read more...

Exhibition World February 2019

Standard bearer

Good service is not only a matter of trust, but operational excellence, says International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA). The exhibition environment has changed. Read more...

Exhibition World (01.02.2019)

IELA holds its Winter Seminar in Zurich

IELA held its Winter Seminar in Zurich from 16-20 January, under the theme 2building the future of exhibition logistics". 39 students representing 38 member companies and 24 different countries were in attendance, 50% of which had less than three year's experience in the industry. Read more...

Asia Today (31.01.2019)

Building the Future of Exhibition Logistics

IELA held its 9th edition of the IELA Winter Seminar in Zurich from January 16th to 20th. This event offers an exclusive training programme dedicated to addressing the complex issues and procedures of the exhibition logistics industry. Read more...

ExhiBits January 2019

IELA releases security guidelines

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) recently introduced its newest initiative in Shanghai, the IELA security guidelines, which are aimed towards a safer and more secure exhibition industry. Read more...

Exhibition World November 2018

Behind the scenes of digital transformation

The exhibition and events logistics industry is on the brink of a massive transformation and here three members of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) explain how technology is impacting the sector. Read more...

ufi Info (November 2018)

IELA presents its new Security Guidelines at UFI's annual associations meeting

34 representatives from 21 UFI Member associations* and Ufi had their annual global meeting in St. Petersburg (Russia) at the 85th UFI Global Congress. During this meeting UFI also held several discussions around current issues inter alia Safety and security, with a presentation by IELA and their new security guidelines Read more...

TradeFairs International November 2018

Delivering security insight for the exhibition industry at IELA Connect 2018

The first premier edition of IELA Connect took place in Shanghai on October 15th. 33 delegates from 15 countries joined the event, among them were key associations, organisers and venue operators. Read more...

ExhibitCity News (25.10.2018)

IELA Security Guidelines Launched at IELA CONNECT in Shanghai

Believing that  local networking events are essential to build the bridge between all indsutry partners, the first IELA CONNECT took place in Shanghai on October 15 at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square. Read more...

Exhibition World (23.10.2018)

IELA presents its new Security Guidelines in Shanghai

A step forward toward a safer and more secure exhibition and events industry was taken in Shanghai recently, when IELA presented its new Security Guidelines document during its inaugural IELA CONNECT event. Read more...

saaciMATTERS October 2018

SAACI snippets

SAACI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA), which will see the organisations exchanging ... Read more...

TradeFairTimes September 2018

Security and collaboration for a safer and more secure exhibition industry

Since 2012, and as a reflection of new security challenges and concerns in the global logistics landscape, IELA, has emphasized safety and security through multiple initiatives. Read more...

TradeFairs International September 2018

Digital fever is ablaze

At the 33rd annual congress of the International Exhibition Logistics Association, participants developed creative ideas and solutions for digital transformation. Read more...

exhibition showcase September 2018

Exclusive Interview with Vicki Bedi

Read more...

Asia Today (22.09.2018)

Security and Collaboration for a Safer and More Secure Exhibition Industry

Strengthening relationships for a safe and secure exhibition industry at IELA Connect, Shanghai, 15th October 2018.

The safety of exhibitors, visitors and event staff is the highest priority of the exhibitions and events industry. Read more...

TradeFairTimes September 2018

MOU Signing Between IELA and SAACI

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SAACI, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry. Read more...

Trade Fair Times August 2018

'Participate, Engage, Share & Win': The mantra at 33rd IELA CONGRESS 2018

'Participate, Engage, Share & Win' was this year's mantra IELA's  must-attend event for the Exhibition & Event Logistics Industry. Read more...

The Event Magazine August 2018

MOU Signing Between IELA and SAACI

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SAACI, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry. Read more...

ufi Info July/August 2018

UFI's presence at the IELA Congress

Sonia Thomas, UFI COO, had the pleasure of joining the 250+ IELA Congress delegates earlier this month in San Francisco, USA, leading the "Think Campus" on Digitization: Exhibition Industry 4.0 Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues July 2018

Vicki Bedi elected as Chairman of IELA

HS Bedi (known to all as Vicki Bedi), CEO of PS Bedi Logisitcs, was elected as Chairman of International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) for 2018-2020 at its 33rd Annual Congress in San Francisco, USA, held on 22 June 2018. Read more...

Trade Fair Times July 2018

New Board at IELA: Vicki Bedi elected as Chairman

H.S. Bedi (known to all as Vicki Bedi), CEO of PS Bedi Logistics, was elected as Chairman of International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) for 2018-2020 at its 33rd Annual Congress in San Francisco, USA, held on 22 June 2018. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine July 2018

The International Exhibition Logistics Association Announces Winners of the IELA Standards Of Performance Survey

The International Exhibition Logistics Association seeks to professionalise all segments within exhibition and event logistics, set corresponding standards and ensure compliance with them. This is a hallmark of the high quality level of our members. Read more...

tennews.in (30.06.2018)

Vicki Bedi Elected As Chairman Of International Exhibition Logistics Association!

HS Bedi (known to all as Vicki Bedi), CEO of PSBedi Logistics, was elected as Chairman of International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) for 2018-2020 at it's 33rd Annual Congress in San Francisco, USA. Read more...

TradeFairs International May 2018

The digitalisation of processes

A new era is well under way in trade fair and event logistics. The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) will be focussing on this at its 2018 Congress in San Francisco. Read more...

exhibition showcase May 2018

Interview with Mariane Ewbank, Chairwoman - IELA

What is IELA. What is the role of IELA in the Global exhibition industry? What has IELA been able to achieve since its inception? Please share some statistics if you can. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine May 2018

Do you need an international freight forwarder? Are you looking for a custom broker? This is your resource: www.iela.org 

A sample of the services our 200 members in 54 countries provide: Read more...

Exhibition World April 2018

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

TradeFairs International February 2018

IELA means Business

trade fairs exist by its exhibits: No products to be presented, no show. Imageine your goods do not arrive on time or are damaged. To have the right partner taking care of your exhibition investment is key.
Read more...

exhibition showcase (14.02.2018)

IELA Operations Summit: High Value for Operations Manager

IELA's (International Exhibition Logistics Association) 2nd Operations Summit, the event for operational staff, took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 1st to 3rd 2018. Read more...

Exhibition World February 2018

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

Exhibition World December 2017

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

TradeFairs International November 2017

Digital transformation of the exhibition logistics industry

The world is changing: customers' requirements are more demanding, security and health & safety guidelines have prevailed as global standard and the familiar concept of events and trade shows being a market place to showcase goods has been modified. Read more...

TradeFairs International October 2017

Security comes at a price

More delegates than ever took part in the annual IELA Congress in the Czech capital. Ture to the congress slogan, "On the Thershold of a New Age", they focused on solutions for the future. Read more...

Exhibition World October 2017

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

Exhibition World August 2017

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

La Republica June 2017

I piccoli pensano in grande quando funziona la logistica

Accordo siglato da AEFI e la IELA per rimettere al centro dello sviluppo del sistema tute quelle infrastrutture, pratiche doganali, spedizioni e tecnologie per il trasporto che possano proiettare I quartieri espositivi lungo le autostrade dell'export Read more...

Exhibition World June 2017

Setting Standards in global exhibition logistics

IELA is the global industry network that provides top quality performance and expertise for your exhibition logistics needs. Read more...

Logisticamente.it (06.06.2017)

AEFI e IELA: un accordo per la logistica per le piccole fiere

L'accordo siglato tra AEFI e la IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association) ha come obiettivo la promozione dei quartieri espositivi al livello di hub logistici internazionali, dotandoli di piattafore che colleghino le imprese territoriali a quelee d'oltre frontiera, proiettandoli nell'export mondiale. Read more...

TradeFairs International May 2017

IELA meeting up in Prague

The members of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) are getting together from 24 to 27 June for their 32nd annual congress. The IELA Partnering Event will be taking place immediately afterwards. Read more...

Exhibition World April 2017

Since 1985. 30 Years of Delivering Excellence.

Work with experienced professional agents operating strictly with IELA's Standards of Performance. 

You want to make your exhibition a success? 

With our help it will be - worldwide. See IELA Advert.

TradeFairs International February 2017

IELA Winter Seminar 2017: Training students to become professionals

IELA's biennial event in Zurich, Switzerland in January 2017: 40 youngsters representing 40 companies from 24 countries where given the opportunity to participate in our members' educational staff training programme. Read more...

ufi Info December 2016

UFI Associations' Committee
Global initiatives on the agenda

21 Associations were represented at the Associations’ Committee Meeting held during the UFI Congress in Shanghai.
Read more...

Logisticamente.it (14.12.2016)

AEFI: accordo sulla logistica con IELA

L'AEFI (Associazione Exsposizioni e Fiere Italiane) per la promozione e l'internazionalizzazione del sistema fieristico italiano ha siglato un Memorandum of Understanding con IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association), l'associazione mondiale che raggruppa tutti gli operatori che si occupano di logistica nel mondo fieristico. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine December 2016

Association Profile:

We are IELA, a union of internationally experienced professional exhibition freight forwarders. You will find us at every leading exhibition site - worldwide. IELA represents the wordwide voice in customs transportation and freight handling issues for the exhibition industry. Read more.

TradeFairs International
November 2016

IELA Winter Seminar: Training students to become professionals
Education and Training is the key to success. Since 2002 IELA qualified over 160 young professionals for future tasks in the industry. Read more...

Exhibition World November 2016

Exhibition's hidden industry revealed

The international events logistics industry is an unsung hero of the industry, say its champions

Charged with the physical movement of material to and from an event site, as well as for contractors providing customs clearance, lifting, handling, trucking and storage services, the logistics industry is competitive, with a focus on customer service. Read more...

Conference & Meetings World (28.11.2016): Logistically speaking

Logistically speaking
Charged with the physical movement of material to and from an event site, as well as for contractors providing customs clearance, lifting, handling, trucking and storage services on-site, the logistics industry is a competitive space with a focus on customer service.  Read more...

TradeFairs International October 2016

Sharing knowledge and contacts

The annual dual event of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) in the Irish capital was an overwhelming success. In addidion, the association elected its first chairwoman. Read more...

Exhibition World August 2016

Since 1985. 30 Years of Delivering Excellence.

Work with experienced professional agents operating strictly with IELA's Standards of Performance. 

You want to make your exhibition a success? 

With our help it will be - worldwide. See IELA Advert.

Exhibitor Magazine August 2016

Successful exhibitions worldwide?

... with our help it will be!

Transport, logistics, customs, storage?

IELA, the International Exhibition Logisitics Association, is the only worldwide trade association dedicated to transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition and event logistics industry. Read more...

Events Venues & Avenues
July-August 2016

A New Decade Commences

The 31st IELA Congress and 5th IELA Partnering Event proved to be an overwhelming success as well as the biggest till date. Read more...

Exhibition World (20.07.2016)

IELA Awards winners unveiled

The winners of the IELA Standards of Performacne Survey have been announced.

The IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association was set up to improve the professionalism of the transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition and event logistics industry. Read more...

ufi Info July 2016

Occupational Health & Safety a hot topic at the IELA Congress in Dublin

Occupational Health and Safety was the centre of the debate at the recent International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) Congress in Dublin, from 25-28 June, with speakers representing a cross-section of the exhibition industry. The panel was composed of Simon Garrett from X-Venture, Sonia Thomas from UFI, Bruno Meissner from the International Federation of Exhibition Services (IFES) and Cathy Breden from IAEE. Read more...

TradeFairs International (18.07.2016)

IELA Awards

With 241 delegates IELA's 31st Congress 2016 has been the largest ever held in the association's history. From June 25th to June 28th 2016 Dublin became the heart of the Exhibition Freight Forwarding Industry welcoming 129 member companies from 48 countries. One of the event highlights was the annual Gala Dinner and Awards Night ... Read more...

TradeFairs International June 2016

IELA to meet up in Dublin

The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) is coming together for its annual general assembly and 31st congress from 25 to 28 June, which will be followed by its Partnering Event. Read more...

BizPlus (16.06.2016)

Ireland has won a conference coup in the form of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) Congress, which will be held in Dublin this month following a competitive bidding process against several other countries. Read more...

Exhibitor Magazine May 2016

Successful exhibitions worldwide?

... with our help it will be!

Transport, logistics, customs, storage?

IELA, the International Exhibition Logisitics Association, is the only worldwide trade association dedicated to transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition and event logistics industry. Read more...

Exhibition World April 2016

Since 1985. 30 Years of Delivering Excellence.
Work with experienced professional agents operating strictly with IELA's Standards of Performance. 
You want to make your exhibition a success? 
With our help it will be - worldwide. See IELA Advert.

TradeFairs International April 2016

Since 1985. 30 Years of Delivering Excellence.
Work with experienced professional agents operating strictly with IELA's Standards of Performance. 
You want to make your exhibition a success? 
With our help it will be - worldwide. See IELA Advert.

Headquaters Magazine January 2016

A certain need for a global and strong network

IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, is the only worldwide trade association dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of the transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition and event logistics industry. Christoph Rauch, IELA Chairman, tells HQ how they operate. Read more...

Exhibition World January 2016

Logistical conclusion

As the exhibition logistics market copes with international expansion, we ask two experts how the sector is evolving. Read more...

Exhibition World November 2015

Turning the Wheel For 30 Years

IELA marks 30 years with a clear focus on expertise and the need to keep knowledge on the move in the logistics industry. Read more...

TradeFairs International September 2015

Since 1985. 30 Years of Delivering Excellence.

Work with experienced professional agents operating strictly with IELA's Standards of Performance. 

You want to make your exhibition a success? 

With our help it will be - worldwide. See IELA Advert.

TradeFairs International September 2015

Experts for trade fair and event logistics

In late June the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) held its 30th anniversary congress in Singapore. Delegates were able to deepen existing contacts and establish new ones. Read more...

TradeFairs International May 2015

30th IELA Congress in Singapore

From 27 to 30 June the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) will convene in Singapore for its general assembly and 30th anniversary congress. Read more...

ufi Info February 2015

UFI and IELA share roles in training session

At the recent IELA Winter Seminar, UFI’s Rowena Arzt spoke on “Trade Fair Management - Decisions and Processes" to a group of 35 students from around the world. Read more...

m+a Report March 2013

Penetrating new markets

Anyone wishing to organise or exhibit at a trade fair abroad is faced with unforeseen challenges. Read more...

m+a Report February 2012

Tradeshow logistics is "people business"

Kay Lohe talks about markets that are particularly exciting at the moment, why exhibitors need have to qualms about also presenting their products abroad - the logistics aren't a stumbling block, at any rate - and about the tasks and objectives of the association IELA. Read more...

Exhibition World January 2010

Getting past customs

Logistics companies can make or break an exhibition. Antony Reeve-Crook asks why the import and transportation game is consistently overlooked by organisers. Read more...

STAND OUT November 2009

Smooth operations

Should event creation be led by logistical strategy? Stand Out talks to suppliers and organisers and asks whether the need to easily transport event infrastructure is more important than location? Read more...

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