Infopro Digital, a French business information services company, has acquired Built Environment Networking Ltd, which runs UKREiiF, the event for the real estate, property and infrastructure communities held in Leeds.
This acquisition will strengthen Infopro Digital’s position as an international B2B trade show and event provider in the construction and public sector vertical. In France, Infopro Digital already runs SIMI, a trade show that attracts 26,000 attendees and has strong similarities to UKREiiF.
UKREiiF enhances Infopro Digital’s presence in the UK, where it runs brands such as Risk.net (Risk management), Haynes (Automotive) and Barbour ABI (Construction) and operates five offices with more than 450 staff.
“UKREiiF has become a leading brand in the real estate, property and infrastructure sector, resembling the success we have achieved with SIMI in France. We are excited to partner with the management team and help UKREiiF with its expansion goals,” said Julien Elmaleh, Group CEO with Infopro Digital.
“UKREiiF has become a key event for the real estate, property and infrastructure communities in a short time. We admired how it achieved this by offering relevant content, high-quality networking and a great delegate experience. We also recognise the huge efforts it made to support equality, diversity and inclusion,” said Christophe Czajka, Founder and Executive Chairman of Infopro Digital.
“Infopro Digital is the ideal partner to continue the development of our event, ensuring that the values and quality of UKREiiF are preserved. I am confident that under their stewardship, UKREiiF will reach new heights and continue to serve our community with excellence,” said Keith Griffiths, Founder of Built Environment Networking Ltd.
