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As part of our centennial celebrations, we're spotlighting the leaders, innovators, and visionaries who have shaped our association over the years. A long-time member based in Hong Kong, Michael has worn many hats at UFI, including Treasurer and President. True to his favourite saying, “An association is only as good as the efforts the members put into it,” Michael has always led by example.

As part of our centennial celebrations, we're spotlighting the leaders, innovators, and visionaries who have shaped our association over the years. This month, we spoke to Jessica Sibila from the USA. As an association, she knows that collaboration is the key to success. That’s why joining UFI was a natural step for her—to connect across the global exhibition industry.

As part of our centennial celebrations, we're spotlighting the leaders, innovators, and visionaries who have shaped our association over the years. This month, we sat down with Paulo Octavio Almeida from Brazil. For him, UFI is more than just an institution—it’s a network of faces, partnerships, and shared goals that make the exhibition industry thrive.

On International Women's Day, we're honouring Mary Larkin (President of the Americas, Nineteen Group). Discover her journey, her experience as UFI's first woman President, and her advice on empowering women in exhibitions below.

As part of our centennial celebrations, we're spotlighting the leaders, innovators, and visionaries who have shaped our association over the years. This month, we spoke with Rita Chu, who is based in Hong Kong SAR. Since joining UFI in 2006, Rita and her father have been instrumental in shaping the Asia-Pacific Chapter, both serving as Chairs and driving the region’s growth.