Italian Exhibition Group

What Italian Exhibition Group does

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG, Euronext Milan: IEG) is a publicly listed Italian trade fair and congress operator formally constituted in 2016 through the merger of Rimini Fiera S.p.A. and Fiera di Vicenza S.p.A., operating under a claimed 70-plus-year heritage inherited from its predecessor venues. The company runs an end-to-end event value chain across six business lines — organized events, hosted events, congress events, related services, publishing, and sports events — delivering 73 large trade fairs and 103 congress events in 2025 across 8 Italian venues (Rimini, Vicenza, Arezzo, Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli plus Palacongressi Rimini and Vicenza Convention Centre) and 6 international controlled companies in the USA, UAE (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore, and Brazil. Flagship owned brands include Vicenzaoro and T.Gold (jewelry), Ecomondo (circular/green economy), SIGEP World (gelato, pastry, bakery, coffee), KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, RiminiWellness, Beer&Food Attraction, TTG Travel Experience, and Myplant & Garden.

IEG's monetization spans six streams: (i) direct organization of trade fairs — booth rentals, sponsorships, ticket sales and hosted-buyer programs; (ii) venue hire to third-party organizers (Rimini Expo Centre, Palacongressi, Vicenza Convention Centre, Arezzo Fiere); (iii) congress and conference services at Palacongressi Rimini and Vicenza Convention Centre; (iv) related event services including stand fitting, ICT, hostess/security, ticketing, and hospitality; (v) B2B publishing via IEM, VO+, TGOLD, TTG Italia, TTG Luxury, and INOUT Review; and (vi) sports events (Federdanza Italian Sports Dance Championships, Ginnastica in Festa, Dubai Muscle Show, Dubai Active, International Bike Festival). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for exhibitor/sponsor packages, while consumer tickets are sold per person/per day. The technology stack layers Salesforce/SugarCRM/HubSpot CRM, Magnews email marketing, business-matching apps with QR/Barcode scanning, a 3D virtual venue tour, and a full enterprise cybersecurity stack (firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SOC, DLP, 2FA, VPN, PCI-DSS). FY2025 revenue reached €266.4M (+6.6% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA of €70.9M (+7.9%, 26.6% margin).

Name

Italian Exhibition Group

Legal name

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.

Website

https://iegexpo.it

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is a publicly listed Italian trade fair and congress operator organizing 73 large fairs and 103 congress events per year across 8 Italian venues and 6 international subsidiaries, serving B2B exhibitor brands, hosted buyers, and congress organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Fair and Congress Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH), Beauty, Fashion & Pop-Culture Conventions (MPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Trade fair organization
• Exhibition venue services
• Congress and conferences
• Event management services
• B2B exhibition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rimini

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Organized Events: Revenue from trade fairs and events directly organized by IEG across the six business lines (organized events, hosted events, congress events, related services, publishing, sports events). Includes exhibitor booth rentals, sponsorship, ticket sales, and hosted-buyer programs. Drove 2025 revenue of €266.4M (+6.6% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of €70.9M (26.6% margin).
2. Hosted Events: Rental of exhibition and congress space (Rimini, Vicenza, Palacongressi, Vicenza Convention Centre, Arezzo Fiere and other associated venues) to third-party event organizers.
3. Congress & Conference Services: Palacongressi Rimini and Vicenza Convention Centre host 103 congress events/year; revenue from room rental, catering, set-up, audio-visual, and registration services.
4. Related Event Services: Stand fitting, cleaning, porterage, hostess/security, ICT, ticketing, accreditation, e-payment, hospitality, and other ancillary services sold to exhibitors and organizers.
5. Publishing (Editorial Products): Editorial publications IEM (Ieg Expo Magazine), VO+ Magazine (jewelry B2B), TGOLD (jewelry technology), TTG Italia and TTG Luxury (tourism), INOUT Review (hospitality design). Editor: Elisabetta Vitali (IEM), Federica Frosini (VO+), Remo Vangelista (TTG Italia).
6. Sports Events: Sixth business line covering sporting events such as Italian Sports Dance Championships (Federdanza), Ginnastica in Festa, International Bike Festival, Dubai Muscle Show, Dubai Active, Alfio Bardolla Wake Up Call.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) organizes and hosts trade fairs, congresses, conferences, and related events for B2B and B2C audiences across verticals including jewelry (Vicenzaoro, T.Gold), green and circular economy (Ecomondo), energy transition (KEY), foodservice (SIGEP, Beer&Food Attraction), fitness and wellness (RiminiWellness), tourism (TTG), horticulture (Myplant & Garden), and more. The company owns and operates exhibition and congress venues in Italy and internationally, providing booth rentals, sponsorship, hosted-buyer programs, business matching, content/conferences, stand services, and sector-specific publishing (IEM, VO+, TGOLD, TTG Italia, INOUT Review) under one integrated value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vicenzaoro: International Jewellery Show held in January and September at the Vicenza Expo Centre, featuring T.Gold and VO Vintage as co-located events
• Ecomondo
• SIGEP World
• TTG Travel Experience
• RiminiWellness
• KEY - The Energy Transition Expo
• Beer&Food Attraction
• Myplant & Garden
• Abilmente
• T.Gold
• VO Vintage
• Pescare Show
• InOut
• Enada
• OROAREZZO
• Macfrut
• BEX - Beyond Exploration
• A&T
• IEG Expo Magazine (IEM)
• VO+ Magazine
• TTG Italia

Products and services

• Vicenzaoro International Jewellery Show held in January and September at the Vicenza Expo Centre, featuring T.Gold and VO Vintage as co-located events. Vicenzaoro January 2026 sold out with 1,300+ exhibiting brands from ~140 countries (40% international).
• Ecomondo Leading European circular, green and blue economy trade fair held annually at Rimini Expo Centre (28th edition in 2025; 29th in 2026), covering waste management, water cycles, soil restoration, bioenergy, environmental monitoring, and the circular bio-economy across 30 halls and 166,000 sqm.
• SIGEP World International trade fair for artisanal gelato, pastry, bakery, coffee, pizza and foodservice, held annually at Rimini Expo Centre. SIGEP World 2026 features 1,300 brands across 30 halls and 5 days, with special projects including Luxury Hotel Food Experience, Sustainability District, Innovation Bar, Gelato Meets Chains, and Pizza (R)evolution.
• KEY - The Energy Transition Expo Energy transition trade fair organized at Rimini Expo Centre, covering renewable energy, storage, e-mobility, and sustainable cities. KEY 2026 recorded 10% growth in total visitors (590,000+), 9% rise in international visitors, 160 conferences, 32 Innovation District startups, 530 hosted buyers from 59 countries, 1,000+ exhibitors across 125,000 sqm and 24 halls.
• RiminiWellness European fitness, wellness, and sport trade fair organized at Rimini Expo Centre. The 20th anniversary edition in 2026 recorded 130,000+ visitors, 350 exhibiting brands, 240+ activities, 800 expert sessions, 1,500 hours, and 46 stages, with 15% total attendance growth and 25% international growth over 2025. Featured HYROX race, RSG Group, Trouble Global, Garmin Health, and Gray Cook (Functional Movement Systems) debut.
• T.Gold International exhibition of jewellery machinery and innovative technologies applied to gold and jewellery processing, co-located with Vicenzaoro at the Vicenza Expo Centre. Partnership with AFEMO renewed for 2026-2028 covers joint internationalization, business development, and technology education.
• Myplant & Garden International green expo for horticulture, landscape architecture, and garden industry, organized via V Group Srl (75%-owned subsidiary) in Milan, with a Middle East edition (Myplant & Garden ME) in Dubai.
• TTG Travel Experience International B2B tourism trade fair organized at Rimini Expo Centre, with editorial support from TTG Italia magazine under Director Remo Vangelista.
• Beer&Food Attraction / BBTech Expo European event for the out-of-home beverage and food industry, organized at Rimini Expo Centre; 11th edition in February 2026. Includes BBTech Expo and Mixology Attraction.
• Abilmente Crafts and creative hobbies consumer fair organized in Vicenza, Milan, Rome and Turin, targeting DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists.
• VO Vintage Watches and jewellery show co-located with Vicenzaoro at the Vicenza Expo Centre, targeting collectors and B2B buyers of vintage timepieces and jewellery.
• Palakiss Jewelry fair organized in summer and fall editions at the Vicenza Expo Centre.
• OROAREZZO International exhibition of goldsmithing, jewellery, silverware and precious stones held in Arezzo (Italy).
• Palacongressi Rimini Congress Services Congress and conference venue hosting 103 congress events/year, offering room rental, catering, set-up, audio-visual, and registration services to associations, scientific societies, and corporate event planners.
• Vicenza Convention Centre Congress Services Affiliated congress venue offering room rental, catering, set-up, audio-visual, and registration services to associations, scientific societies, and corporate event planners.
• IEG Publishing (IEM, VO+, TGOLD, TTG Italia, TTG Luxury, INOUT Review) Editorial publications covering jewelry (VO+), tourism (TTG Italia, TTG Luxury), hospitality design (INOUT Review), technology (TGOLD), and corporate economy/culture (IEM, IEG Expo Magazine). Editors include Elisabetta Vitali (IEM), Federica Frosini (VO+), and Remo Vangelista (TTG Italia).
• BEX - Beyond Exploration New expo-conference dedicated to the space economy and commercial space flight, scheduled for September 2026 at Rimini Expo Centre, convening industries, research institutions, start-ups, and government agencies.
• SSEC - Storage & Solar Expo Conference New launch announced for September 2026 in Vicenza, focused on photovoltaic and battery storage partnerships, complementing the KEY - The Energy Transition Expo.
• Dubai Active / Dubai Muscle Show / JGT Dubai International fitness, wellness, and jewelry trade fair editions organized in Dubai via IEG EVENTS MIDDLE EAST LLC.
• SIGEP Asia International edition of SIGEP organized in Singapore with Restaurant Asia, featuring The Asia Selection for the Bakery World Championship.
• SIJE (Singapore International Jewelry Expo) International jewelry, gems and luxury timepieces exhibition organized in Singapore.
• Ecomondo Mexico International edition of Ecomondo organized in Mexico City, focused on environmental technology and the circular economy in Latin America.
• A&T - Automation & Testing Industrial innovation and Industry 4.0 technologies trade event organized via A&T Srl (51%-owned subsidiary), focusing on automation, testing, and digital manufacturing.
• Macfrut Fruit & Veg Professional Show organized by IEG.
• Enada International Amusement & Gaming Show organized in spring and autumn editions at Rimini Expo Centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 revenue €266.4M, +6.6% YoY; adjusted EBITDA €70.9M, +7.9% YoY, 26.6% margin
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AFEMO (Associazione Fabbricanti Esportatori Macchinari per Oreficeria)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026AFEMO, the Italian association of goldsmith-machinery manufacturers and exporters, renewed its strategic partnership with IEG for the 2026-2028 period, covering T.Gold, the B2B jewelry-technology show co-located with Vicenzaoro. The agreement covers joint internationalization, business development, technology education, and cooperation across multiple jewelry sector events in Italy, Dubai and Singapore, and supports IEG's ~€60M investment in the Vicenza exhibition district including the new Pavilion 2 opening September 2026.
• ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Co-organizer of the Hackathon launched in partnership with ENEA and CNA within the KEY – The Energy Transition Expo Innovation District (Hall D4) at Rimini Expo Centre, focused on AI-driven energy management, gravitational storage, and satellite-integrated monitoring tools.
• CNA (Italian National Confederation of Crafts and Small-Medium Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Co-organizer, with ENEA, of the Hackathon and the Green Jobs & Skills initiative at the KEY – The Energy Transition Expo Innovation District.
• African Industry Associations (Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 February 2026Industry associations from seven African countries participating in the new Africa Investment HUB at KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026, bringing together European and African businesses, institutions, and investors.
• Japanese hydrogen delegationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2026Japanese delegation participating in KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026 as part of a hydrogen partnership with Italy.
• EFCEM Italia (European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2026Co-organizer, with IEG, of the DPE – International Electricity Expo held in parallel with KEY – The Energy Transition Expo at the Rimini Expo Centre. EFCEM Italia reports global demand for professional kitchen equipment surpassed €100B in 2024 (+8% YoY).
• ICE (Italian Trade Agency)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2026Institutional partner supporting the SIGEP World 2026 Sustainability District, including 21 African cooperatives from six countries (Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Kenya) and Latin American cocoa and coffee producers.
• IILA (Italian-Latin American International Organization)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2026Institutional partner supporting the SIGEP World 2026 Sustainability District, contributing to the cocoa and coffee value chain initiatives.
• European Coffee FederationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2026Industry-body partner supporting the SIGEP World 2026 Sustainability District, contributing to industry programming for coffee-sector participants.
• EMECA (European Major Exhibition Centres Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025EMECA represents 25 leading European exhibition venues that collectively organize 2,000 trade fairs annually, welcoming 400,000 exhibitors and 38.5 million visitors. IEG's CCO Carlo Costa was elected vice-president of EMECA at the General Assembly in Milan on December 1, 2025.
• CIBJO (World Jewellery Confederation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2025Long-running joint CSR and sustainability educational programme between CIBJO and IEG, including the annual ESG seminar at Vicenzaoro January, which has been recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. CIBJO's 2024 guidance document helps SMEs comply with new EU ESG regulations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
• Facebook Ireland LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 November 2024Joint controller with IEG for Facebook Page Insights across 24+ IEG event and venue pages (Vicenzaoro, Ecomondo, RiminiWellness, SIGEP, TTG Travel Experience, SIA, SUN, IBE, Beer&Food Attraction, Cosmofood, Macfrut, Abilmente, Palacongressi, etc.), pursuant to the Page Insights addendum.
• A&T SrlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2023IEG acquired a 51% stake in A&T Srl for €600,000 with options to purchase the remaining shares, expanding IEG's product portfolio in the industrial-innovation and Industry 4.0 technology sectors.
• UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition IndustryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IEG is a member of UFI, the global trade fair industry association. Rimini will host the UFI European Conference 2027, the most important European event for the exhibition community.
• SISO (Società Italiana Sistemi e Organizzazioni Fieristiche / Italian Society of Exhibition and Trade Fair Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IEG is a member of SISO, the Italian association of exhibition and trade fair organizations.
• BPW International (International Federation of Business and Professional Women)minorOthers · 1 January 2023BPW International is listed on the IEG website among its member organizations, in line with the company's inclusiveness and gender-equality policy.
• Salesforce.com Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 12 July 2022Cloud CRM provider supporting the IEG Customer Relationship Management platform used to manage customers, suppliers, exhibitors, buyers, and prospects. Salesforce is registered with the US body under the EU-US Privacy Shield Convention and is bound by specific GDPR-compliant data-processing agreements with IEG.
• SugarCRM Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 12 July 2022Cloud CRM provider supporting IEG's customer, supplier, and contact management. SugarCRM is registered under the EU-US Privacy Shield Convention.
• HubSpot Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 12 July 2022Cloud CRM and marketing-automation provider supporting IEG's lead management, profiling, and direct-marketing operations. HubSpot is registered under the EU-US Privacy Shield Convention and operates under a GDPR-compliant data-processing agreement with IEG.
• V Group Srl (Myplant & Garden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2022IEG acquired 75% of V Group Srl, the organizer of the Myplant & Garden international green expo, to boost growth and international presence while preserving V Group's leadership and operational independence. V Group is now part of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A., which is listed on Euronext Milan.
• Google (Analytics Universal, AdWords, Maps, YouTube)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2021Provider of Google Analytics Universal, Google AdWords, Google Maps, YouTube and Google+ integrations on IEG websites, with IP anonymization, remarketing lists, and double-click advertising features. Listed as a third-party cookie provider under IEG's cookie policy.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• GL Events: French-listed global event organizer and venue operator managing trade fairs, congresses and exhibitions across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas; directly comparable business model (venue ownership + event organization + integrated services) and listed status make it the closest equity-market peer to IEG.
• Fiera Milano: Italian-listed trade fair and congress operator headquartered in Milan-Rho, organizing flagship events (Salone del Mobile, HostMilano, TuttoFood, Milan Fashion Week). Direct domestic competitor with overlapping venue-based, B2B trade fair model.
• Messe Frankfurt: Privately held German global trade fair organizer operating flagship shows (Ambiente, Heimtextil, Light+Building, ISH) and a worldwide venue/event subsidiary (Messe Frankfurt Exhibition). Highly comparable scale and international franchise model; key European competitor for IEG's jewelry, consumer goods and beauty verticals.
• Messe München (Messe München GmbH): Privately held German trade fair operator running world-leading B2B exhibitions (Bauma, IFAT, ISPO, drinktec) with venue ownership in Munich and international satellite shows. Comparable venue + event organization model; a benchmark for IEG's high-margin mega-fair strategy.
• Koelnmesse: German trade fair organizer and venue operator in Cologne, hosting leading global fairs (gamescom, Anuga, IDS, interzum) with ~80 events/year. Similar venue ownership + event organization + international franchise model and comparable revenue scale.
• MCH Group: Swiss-listed event marketing company operating the Basel trade fair campus (Art Basel, Swissbau, Igeho) and running international jewelry and art events. Comparable publicly listed scale, venue ownership and B2B trade fair focus, with overlap to IEG's jewelry and high-end consumer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets (Informa plc): Global exhibitions division of Informa plc (LSE: INF) running 200+ B2B events and brands across multiple verticals worldwide. Much larger scale and deeper international footprint; competes directly with IEG in jewelry, food, fashion and technology event categories.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions / RELX): Global exhibition organizer and subsidiary of RELX Group (LSE/NYSE: RELX) running 400+ events across 35+ countries. Broader portfolio and deeper resources; overlaps with IEG in energy, travel, hospitality, gaming and jewelry event verticals.

Regional players

• Fira Barcelona: Publicly owned trade fair and congress venue operator in Barcelona running events (Mobile World Congress, Alimentaria, ISE-related ecosystem) primarily in Spain. Comparable venue-based model and Southern European scale; minimal direct overlap in Italy but competes for international franchise rights.
• Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC): UAE-based venue and event operator running flagship trade fairs (GITEX, Arab Health, Beautyworld Middle East) with venue ownership in Dubai. Strategic regional player where IEG already operates JGT Dubai, Myplant ME and Dubai Active/Dubai Muscle Show, making it both a competitor and venue partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/italianexhibitiongroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/iegexpo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/italian-exhibition-group-spa
• Instagraminstagram.com/iegexpo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A5 records

Investments

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