Informa Raises 2025 Revenue Forecast on the Strength of Live Events
Informa CEO Stephen Carter highlighted the strategic importance of live events in the current business environment. He said that trade shows have become increasingly valuable amid international geopolitical tensions.
Live business-to-business events continue to serve as the company's primary growth engine, generating $2.06 billion in revenue. This is up 18.6% from the same period last year.
Flagship event brands include Cannes Lions, SuperReturn, World of Concrete, and a growing healthcare portfolio anchored by WHX.
The company attributed much of its momentum to strong geographic diversification, pointing to continued growth in India, Vietnam, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
In Riyadh, Informa recently debuted Money20/20 Middle East, signaling deeper investment in the Gulf region. It also has big plans in Dubai, joining forces with the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Informa Raises Revenue Forecast
Bookings for the remainder of the year total more than $4.14 billion, prompting the company to raise its full-year revenue growth forecast from 5% to 6%. It also upgraded its outlook for live events, now expecting more than 8% growth in that segment.
Under its four-year One Informa plan through 2028, the company aims to streamline its portfolio. It plans to create three segments: Informa Markets, Informa Connect, and Informa Festivals.
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