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Advocating for the Exhibition Industry from Recognition to Regulation

As the global association for the exhibition industry, UFI advocates for recognition, policies, and standards that enable exhibitions to thrive. By working with industry associations, governments, and international organisations, UFI ensures that exhibitions remain powerful and sustainable platforms for economic growth and human connection.

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Driving Recognition

UFI works to ensure the exhibition industry is recognised as a vital driver of economic growth. By demonstrating the industry’s contribution to national economies, global trade and investment, and job creation, UFI ensures that policymakers, businesses and communitities recognise exhibitions as essential platforms.

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Influencing Policies

UFI engages with governments and international institutions to shape policies that enable exhibitions to thrive. From visa facilitation to sustainability frameworks, UFI advocates for competitive and business-friendly policies for the industry to operate and succeed in the future.

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Communicating legislation

UFI monitors and communicates key legislative developments affecting the exhibition ecosystem from travel regulations to reporting requirements. By translating complex lesgislative issues into clear, actionable insights, UFI helps members anticipate change and stay resilient.

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Setting standards

Through collaboration with international bodies, UFI contributes expertise to develop and maintain standards that promote safety, sustainability, and professionalism across the global exhibition landscape. These efforts ensure consistency, quality, and trust that strengthens the industry’s reputation worldwide.

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