the joy of being there
We live in a fast-changing, technology-driven world. And yet, the more it changes, the more some things stay the same. People will say: “I like the tech, but I want the touch!”
That is why the events business has a great future ahead of it. There is no substitute for “being there”. Only a live event can deliver an experience that engages all of the senses.
At Easyfairs we harness new technology and innovate to make “being there” more exciting than ever, with life-changing events! That’s what we mean when we invite you to visit the future.
Eric Everard
Founder and Group Chairman
1988
Eric Everard organises the first European Student Fair.
1997
Artexis (the Art of Exhibitions) is launched.
2004
Creation and European expansion of Easyfairs.
2018
Merger of Artexis & Easyfairs. Easyfairs becomes “Entrepreneur of the Year®".
AN EVENTS COMPANY THAT STANDS OUT
Easyfairs has a history of doing things differently. Of being a disrupter and innovator in the events industry. A company that stands out. Today, our multi-format events span business-to-business professional and trade shows, business-to-consumer exhibitions, and fun-packed fan-fests. Plus summits, congresses and conferences. So you can understand why Easyfairs has become one of the Top 20 events companies in the world.
But what is the magic mix that has brought us here? A clear focus in our mission, vision and values. And 5 key success factors: Customer-Centricity, “Easify”, A Fully Integrated & Scalable Platform, Talent, and Technology & Data Driven.
Mission
Mission - Why we are here
Visit the future with Easyfairs.
Vision
Vision - What we want to become
Values
Five values we apply every day
A PAN-European company
Easyfairs is a pan-European company, organised into 5 regional hubs: Belgium, the Netherlands, Nordics, DACH and UK & International. Our headquarters is in Brussels, and we have 20 offices in Europe employing 700 talented individuals.
Easyfairs also manages 8 European venues, four of them in Belgium (in Antwerp, Mechelen, Ghent and Namur), two in the Netherlands (in Gorinchem and Hardenberg), and two serving Sweden’s largest cities (Malmö and Stockholm).
Belgium
Kenneth Verheyden
Head of Easyfairs Belgium
DACH
Roland Brand
Head of Easyfairs DACH
Netherlands
Stefan Hutten
Head of Easyfairs Netherlands
Nordic
Henrik Johansson
Head of Easyfairs Nordic
Uk & global
Matt Benyon
Head of Easyfairs UK & Global
The 5 key
success factors
Growth
opportunities
Financial
Results
