International Exhibition & Conference Group

What International Exhibition & Conference Group does

International Exhibition & Conference Group (legal entity: International Expo Group Pty Ltd) is an Australian privately held B2B trade exhibition and conference organizer headquartered in Brighton, Victoria. The company operates four distinct event brands spanning three industry verticals: the National Education Summit and The Education Show serve the education sector; the Global Sourcing Expo Australia serves international trade sourcing and retail buyers; and the Footwear Accessories Show Australia serves the footwear and accessories industry. The company claims over 70 years of experience in the Australian exhibition industry, with origins dating to 1950.

The business generates revenue primarily through transaction fees — exhibitors pay for booth and showcase space at each trade show, while attendees pay for access to industry conferences and exhibitions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with prospective customers directed to contact the company by phone or email. Distribution is direct: companies and professionals engage the company to reserve exhibition space or purchase attendee passes, supported by individual event websites and SEO-structured marketing. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff and operates exclusively within Australia, with no disclosed international footprint or digital platform/app offering.

Operationally, the company presents itself as Australian-owned with a relationship-driven service model. In September 2025, it extended its event portfolio through a partnership with the International Live Music Conference and A Greener Future to present the 18th Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI18), signaling modest diversification into live music and event sustainability verticals. No AI, proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API offering is disclosed; the company's technology posture centers on conventional event websites and direct sales channels.

Name

International Exhibition & Conference Group

Legal name

International Expo Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://iecgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Exhibition & Conference Group is a privately held Australian B2B trade exhibition and conference organizer operating four event brands across education, sourcing, and footwear verticals, generating revenue through exhibitor fees and attendee access for events held domestically in Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibition & Conference Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Trade exhibition organization
• B2B event management
• Education industry conferences
• International sourcing expos
• Footwear trade shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Exhibition and Conference Services: The company generates revenue through organizing and hosting trade exhibitions and conferences. Exhibitors pay to showcase their products and services at events such as the National Education Summit, The Education Show, Global Sourcing Expo Australia, and Footwear Accessories Show Australia. Attendees pay for access to these industry events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

International Exhibition & Conference Group organizes and hosts trade exhibitions and industry conferences across the education, international sourcing, and footwear/accessories sectors in Australia. The company manages four event brands—National Education Summit, The Education Show, Global Sourcing Expo Australia, and Footwear Accessories Show Australia—where exhibitors pay for booth space and attendees pay for access, enabling B2B networking, product showcasing, and learning opportunities.

Product overview

International Expo Group operates as an event management and exhibition company offering a portfolio of specialized trade shows and industry conferences. The company organizes four distinct event brands: National Education Summit and The Education Show (education sector), Global Sourcing Expo Australia (international trade sourcing), and Footwear Accessories Show Australia (footwear industry). These events serve as platforms connecting buyers, sellers, and decision-makers for networking, learning, and business development opportunities. The company positions itself as a comprehensive event organization service spanning multiple industry verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Education Summit: Education-focused event covering national education summits and related educational industry events.
• The Education Show
• Global Sourcing Expo Australia
• Footwear Accessories Show Australia

Products and services

• National Education Summit
• The Education Show

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Live Music ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025The International Live Music Conference is partnering with A Greener Future to present the 18th edition of the Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI18). This partnership brings together industry leaders to discuss event sustainability, climate change, and social action. The event will feature panels, networking opportunities, and the International AGF Awards ceremony.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: Informa Markets is the world's largest B2B trade show organizer, running hundreds of events across dozens of verticals. They operate in Australia and compete for exhibitor spend in education, sourcing, and consumer goods verticals where IEG's events sit.
• Comexposium: Comexposium is one of Europe's largest B2B and B2C event organizers with a global portfolio spanning consumer goods, retail, and sourcing. They serve as a broad incumbent comparison for IEG's exhibition organizer business model.

Direct peers

• Hyve Group: Hyve Group is a UK-listed international B2B events organizer running industry-focused exhibitions across multiple verticals. Their vertical-specialist portfolio strategy and exhibition-first model are highly comparable to IEG's operating approach.
• RX Global (Reed Exhibitions): RX Global operates a large portfolio of B2B trade shows across multiple verticals globally, with a significant Australia presence. They directly compete with IEG in industry-specific exhibitions and conferences, particularly in retail, sourcing, and education-adjacent events.
• Emerald X: Emerald X (formerly Emerald Holding) runs B2B trade shows and conferences across multiple verticals including education, design, and retail. They directly overlap with IEG in education events and B2B trade show production.
• CloserStill Media: CloserStill Media is a UK-based B2B events organizer operating industry-specific exhibitions and conferences. Their focus on verticalized, community-driven events with strong buyer-seller matchmaking is comparable to IEG's exhibition model.
• Diversified Communications: Diversified Communications is a US-based B2B trade show organizer running industry-specific events across education, technology, and retail verticals. Their model of focused vertical-specific exhibitions closely mirrors IEG's portfolio approach.

Regional players

• Fiera Milano: Fiera Milano is an Italian exhibition organizer hosting trade fairs across fashion, footwear, and consumer goods. They are comparable to IEG's footwear/accessories vertical as well as the broader trade show operating model, though primarily active in European markets.
• Messe Frankfurt Australia: Messe Frankfurt operates consumer and trade goods fairs globally with an Australian subsidiary. They are particularly comparable on consumer goods, fashion, and sourcing events that overlap with the Global Sourcing Expo and Footwear Accessories Show.
• Australian Retailers Association Events: The Australian Retailers Association runs industry events and expos for Australian retailers. They are a regional player comparable to IEG's Global Sourcing Expo and Footwear Accessories Show as they address similar retail-sourcing audiences in the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IECGroupAus
• Facebookfacebook.com/IECGroupAus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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