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Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Messe Frankfurt Middle East appoints new director to lead Security, Technology and Production portfolio
Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organisers of Intersec, the world's leading event for safety, security and fire protection, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the regional market leader within the light and building technology sector, has appointed Nathan Waugh as Portfolio Director, with a remit for driving growth across both events. Waugh brings a wealth of experience, with a career spanning over 20 years in events and exhibitions in the UAE and the UK, most recently as Portfolio Director for Capital Events, part of the ADNEC Group, where he oversaw 12 exhibitions covering several industry verticals, including the security sector. Following the success of the 2025 editions of Intersec, which welcomed a record 1,209 exhibitors as well as 47,300 visitors, and the co-located Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, which attracted a 10% increase in attendance to 15,948 visitors, Waugh's appointment will be fundamental in driving continued growth for the flagship events, which have secured a position as the must-attend global showcase for the safety, security and fire protection industries and the lighting and building technology sectors. Ted Bloom, CEO, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Nathan to Messe Frankfurt Middle East as our new Portfolio Director. With over two decades of experience in the events and exhibitions industry, Nathan brings invaluable expertise and a deep understanding of the security, safety, and technology sectors. 'His proven track record in driving strategic growth and delivering world-class exhibitions will be instrumental as we continue to elevate Intersec and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East to new heights. Nathan's leadership will be pivotal in strengthening our position as a global leader and shaping the future of these flagship events." Nathan Waugh, Portfolio Director: Security, Technology, and Production, said: 'I am excited to have joined Messe Frankfurt Middle East to head up Intersec and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. These events are both world-class platforms renowned for innovation, collaboration, and business growth, and the opportunity to lead the team to further build on these credentials is one I relish. 'I've been lucky to join a fantastic, passionate team, and I look forward to working alongside them to further grow and develop these events. My goal is to create new opportunities, drive industry progress, and deliver exceptionally curated experiences that cater to the needs of our exhibitors, visitors, and stakeholders.' The 27th edition of Intersec takes place from 12-14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of His Highness Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, where it will provide a platform for leaders, policymakers, investment incubators, corporate partners and world-class start-ups to work towards a safer tomorrow. The 27th edition of the event will once again provide the strategy and solutions for those charged with maintaining national and international security, safety, and state-of-the-art fire protection. The 2026 edition of the Light + Intelligent Building event will once again be co-located with Intersec, bringing together global innovators and government bodies, offering cutting-edge products, innovative solutions, and insights into the evolution of lighting and intelligent building technologies through various conferences and workshops. -ENDS- About Intersec Intersec in its 27th edition is the world-leading business event for the global safety and security industry value chain. The event brings together suppliers, thought-leaders, innovators, manufacturers and buyers face to face to discuss leading-edge technology, see the very latest products and solutions across a wide range of industries and business sectors, and conduct business. The upcoming edition takes place from the 12-14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and is staged under the theme 'The world's number one event mapping the future in safety, security and fire protection'. For more information, please visit our website. About Messe Frankfurt The Messe Frankfurt Group is the world's largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,300 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2023 were more than € 609 million. We serve our customers' business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt's key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. For more information, please visit our website at: With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). Further information: About Messe Frankfurt Middle East Messe Frankfurt Middle East's portfolio of exhibitions includes: Intersec, Intersec Saudi Arabia, Automechanika Dubai, Automechanika Riyadh, Beautyworld Middle East, Beautyworld Saudi Arabia, Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, Logimotion, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East and Paperworld Middle East. In the 2023/24 event season, Messe Frankfurt Middle East exhibitions combined featured 6,324 exhibitors from over 60 countries and attracted 224,106 visitors from 156 countries. For more information, please visit our website. James Lakie Kate McGinley
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East concludes record-breaking edition with innovation and technology in the spotlight
15,948 visitors, denoting a 10% increase on the 2024 edition and a 15% increase in exhibition floor space, underscored the popularity of the event as demand from innovative lighting, smart home and building automation solutions continue to grow Industry-defining launches, global collaborations, and the largest-ever Light Middle East Awards mark this year's highlights at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East Dubai, UAE: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region's leading event for lighting and building technology, has concluded, achieving record-breaking exhibitor, visitor, and floor space growth. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event underscored its importance as a platform for the industry by bringing together 442 exhibitors from around the world and attracted 15,948 visitors, marking a 10% rise in attendance. The exhibition floor space also grew by 15%, underscoring the industry's continued growth and expansion due to new innovations and cutting-edge technology. Abdul Muhsin, Show Director for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, said: "This year's event has been our most successful yet, with a hattrick of achievements, including increases in exhibitor and visitor numbers and exhibition space growth as a result of this demand. The show's continued growth underscores the Middle East's rising influence in the global lighting and building technology landscape, driven by increased investment in smart cities, sustainable design, and cutting-edge innovation. 'We're delighted to see the continued evolvement of the event into a global hub where professionals, designers, and technology leaders come together to shape the future of lighting, smart home and building automation solutions.' The exhibition, held under the theme 'Building Commonality Through Community, Creativity and Culture, ' featured several global product launches, pioneering collaborations, thought-provoking discussions shaping the industry's future, and a global outlook with three dedicated country pavilions, featuring Germany, Hong Kong, and China. The Global Associations Meet, a high-profile networking event held at the Premium Club, welcomed over 100 industry leaders and representatives from major global lighting associations. World-renowned international lighting designers represented international associations, including the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL). Several companies chose the exhibition as the platform to launch new products. Among the standout innovations unveiled was Spectrum Lighting's new wireless-powered technology, a breakthrough expected to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the lighting industry. Other launches included the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, unveiling its latest guidelines, TM65 UAE: A Methodology For Calculating Embodied Carbon In Building Services, a breakthrough to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the lighting industry. Other stand-out features included the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) led workshop 'Building Commonality in Global Lighting Best Practices,' bringing experts together to explore unified lighting standards and methodologies. The event also featured a dedicated designers' gallery, showcasing the work of top lighting design studios from the UAE, offering visitors an insight into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of lighting design. Additionally, in a unique initiative supporting next-generation talent, students from the University of Sharjah presented innovative luminaire designs, demonstrating fresh perspectives and creative solutions in lighting technology. Pushing the boundaries of art and technology, the exhibition also featured 'The Moving Hues 2.0,' an immersive light art installation created by India-based Studio Plus and MYVN Architecture. Originally curated in Bangalore, India, the installation showcased a dynamic play of light, motion, and translucent layers, evoking the organic beauty of nature. Rounding out the show highlights was the Light Middle East Awards, which returned for an 11th edition and the biggest to date. Celebrating regional and international lighting projects, products and designers, the awards drew together 550 global industry leaders shaping the future of lighting design and technology. The 19th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns next year, from 12–14 January 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
