UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has opened applications for its Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Grant programme.
Now in its ninth year, the programme seeks to identify and nurture emerging talent within the exhibition industry, offering a platform for innovation and change.
Supported by industry giants Clarion, dmg events, Informa Markets, and RX, the NGL Grant challenges applicants to tackle critical issues facing the sector. The 2025 mission focuses on exploring innovative and unconventional formats to inspire the next evolution of event models.
Up to five winners will be selected by an international jury chaired by UFI president Hugh Jones (CEO of RX) on April 17. Applicants must have worked full-time in the exhibition industry for no more than 10 years.
The seven-month programme will allow participants to contribute while maintaining their current roles. Winners will collaborate on the 2025 mission, receive support from the UFI team and NGL alumni network, and benefit from mentorship.
The programme kicks off at the UFI European Events Week in Thessaloniki, Greece, from June 3-7, 2025. It culminates in a special session at the 92nd UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong from November 19-22, 2025, where the winners will present their findings to industry leaders.
Applications are open until April 3, 2025, with grant winners announced in late April 2025.
