ITE is one of the world’s leading organisers of international trade exhibitions and conferences and specialises in organising events in growing and developing markets.
The Events
ITE organises around 180 exhibitions and conferences each year in 12 countries. In 2010, ITE sold almost 500,000 square metres of exhibition space to companies who understand the benefits of doing business face-to-face. The group has many market leading events and well known brands in key industry sectors. ITE’s product range of annual events includes everything from niche specialist conferences through to huge events such as Russia’s largest trade fair (the Moscow building & interiors exhibition, MosBuild).
The Group
ITE was established in 1991 when its founders launched a series of trade exhibitions in Russia and the CIS with the primary objective of promoting trade opportunities these new market economies. Today, these markets remain an area of considerable strength for the group and ITE has a comprehensive office network and event portfolio in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, India, China, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, USA, Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, UK and Uzbekistan.
ITE was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1998. The company’s strategic focus on key sectors of emerging and developing markets has delivered impressive revenue growth. In 2010, ITE Group plc generated £113.5m revenue which contributed towards a strong balance sheet with net cash of £23.0m by year end.