AEFI

@aefi.it

AEFI, the Italian Exhibition & Trade Fair Association was founded in Rome on March 14th, 1983 to create synergies among the most important Italian exhibition venues. AEFI represents and promotes, both in Italy and abroad, the interests of the sector, provides services to its members, develops projects aimed to reinforce the competitiveness and the prestige of the represented sectors at International level. This means that AEFI: - is preferred representative for the Exhibition & Trade Fair System at national and regional level - realizes promotional campaigns within sector agreements reached with the National Government - acts as editor of multilingual publications and newsletters - is in charge for the wide spreading of the National Trade Fair Calendar - carries out Research & Development activities in collaboration with Italian Universities - organizes and realizes training programs for its members about regulatory, legal, commercial and promotional matters concerning the trade fair sector - is engaged in promotion activities through conferences, meeting, workshops, advertising and other marketing tools - provides services to trade fairs through the work of its professional specialized Committees. - represents the Italian Trade Fairs within UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry - has promoted – together with CFI-Confindustria, CFT-Confcommercio and and Unioncamere – the constitution of ISFcert, the Institute for the Certification of Trade Fair Statistical Data, which uses rigorous methodologies that allow Italian organizers to present and recognize standardized data, in the name of transparency and guarantee. Exhibition space Total: 4.200.000 sq. meters Indoor: 2.270.000 sp. meters Number of exhibitors Total: 200.000 Exhibitors at International Trade Fairs: 98.000, about 28% coming from abroad Number of visitors Total: 22.000.000 Visitors to International Trade Fairs: 13.000.000, of which 10% coming from abroad

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AEFI's Company Logos

AEFI's Brand Colors

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#F13645

Amaranth

241, 54, 69

355, 87, 58

0, 78, 71, 5

#E4606D

Mandy

228, 96, 109

354, 71, 64

0, 58, 52, 11

#A71D2A

Roof Terracotta

167, 29, 42

354, 70, 38

0, 83, 75, 35

About AEFI

AEFI is the leading association for Italian trade fairs, celebrating 40 years of activity in the sector. With 50 members, 42 exhibition districts, and 10 organizers, AEFI represents over 200,000 businesses and 20 million operators from around the world. They promote and expand the value of Italian trade fairs through international market development, local enhancement, and dialogue with institutions.

AEFI's website provides a constantly updated and complete calendar of Italian trade fairs, allowing users to easily search for specific events. Additionally, AEFI offers publications and statistics through their Observatory of the Italian Exhibition System, providing industry data directly from Italian fairs. Each exhibition district has its own unique features and characteristics, making them a special experience.

AEFI plays a vital role in the thriving Italian trade fair sector, supporting the growth and success of businesses in the industry