Messe Muenchen acquires Asia Climate Forum and confirms in-person event for 2022

– InterMET Asia, InterFLOOD Asia and InterAIR Asia will be operated by MMI Asia Pte. ltd. and fit into larger and leading Messe Muenchen events for the environmental sector
– The 2022 edition is expected to take place as an in-person event and co-located with CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG)
– Concierge service set up to assist participants traveling to Singapore

Singapore, January 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Messe Muenchen’s subsidiary for Southeast Asia — MMI Asia Pte. ltd. — took over ownership and operation of the Asia Climate Forum (ACF) from former owners Media Generation Ventures Ltd (MGV), including the 2022 edition to be held alongside the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) from 18 to April 20 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center.

Asia Climate Forum is Southeast Asia’s leading platform for weather forecasting, meteorological and hydrometeorological equipment, flood prevention and mitigation, and air quality monitoring and management . Through three distinct exhibitions, InterMET, InterFLOOD and InterAIR, Asia Climate Forum has provided a focal point for industry in Asia since the first edition in 2014.

Michael Wilton, Managing Director and Director of MMI Asia Pte. Ltd said, “We are proud to announce the acquisition of the Asia Climate Forum and are committed to investing in the show and advancing the cause of solving climate problems around the world. We thank the MGV team for the excellent work on the event since its inception. , and I look forward to working with them for future editions of ACF.”

MMI Asia Group Project Manager, Julia Kwan, explains: “MMI Asia is delighted to be working on the Asian Climate Forum. It addresses some of the most important topics that industry, governments and society need to address. means for the industry to improve, develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions, technologies and best practices in Southeast Asia. We look forward to further improving ACF and contributing to the advancement of industry capabilities.

Kwan continues; “Recent COP26 meetings have highlighted a global effort to address this crisis – international collaboration and partnerships are essential to plan and take action against the consequences of climate change, warming and rising sea levels. the sea. “

Previous organisers, MGV, will continue to work on the event as consultants to MMI Asia, to ensure a smooth transition and consistency for the show and its stakeholders.

Tony Stephenson of MGV, and former ACF Events Director, said: “There is clearly a need for a regional weather, flooding and air quality show in Southeast Asia, and now is the time for us to hand over to a major organizer such as MMI with the resources to continue to grow the event.We are sure the new owner will be very positive for the long term future. of ACF, and we are grateful to all the loyal supporters, sponsors and exhibitors who have been with us over the past eight years; we look forward to continuing to work with them as well as MMI in the future.”

The Asia Climate Forum will join Messe Muenchen’s portfolio of events in the environmental sector globally, including IFAT, the world’s leading exhibition for the management of water, wastewater, waste and raw materials and the IE Expo series in China.

The 2022 edition co-located with CESG will also take place at the same time as Singapore International Water Week (SIWW).

About MMI Asia Pte. Ltd and Messe Muenchen GMBH

Messe Muenchen GMBH (MMG) is one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers with more than 50 of its own trade fairs for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, more than 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the Messe Munich, the ICM – Internationales Congress Center Munchen and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter Munchen as well as abroad. MMG is the owner and organizer of the world’s leading trade fair for transport logistics and air freight held every two years in Munich.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Messe Muenchen GMBH (MMG), MMI Asia established in Singapore in 1992, is now embarking on a major program of growth and expansion, bringing some of MMG’s leading global brands to the ASEAN market. Southeast Asia Logistics Transport and Air Cargo editions are organized by MMI Asia Pte Ltd.

MMI will provide a dedicated platform to ensure that foreign participants and exhibitors wishing to attend the ACF exhibition and conference receive advice and assistance on entry and exit requirements for Singapore. The concierge service will accompany participants on their journey from their home to the exhibition hall and back. Interested persons are invited to contact the organizers and plan their visit in advance.

Exhibit space and sponsorships at ACF are still available, but limited, and suppliers of equipment, technology and solutions are encouraged to contact the organizer as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit www.asiaclimateforum.com.

About the Asian Climate Forum

Asia Climate Forum is the dedicated climate change and environmental services event for Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands. The event is the meeting place for suppliers, buyers and users of technologies, equipment and services in the climate management and resilience sector. It includes three complementary events the seventh edition of InterMET Asia, the third InterFlood Asia and InterAIR Asia. The 2022 edition of the Asia Climate Forum will be part of the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore and Singapore International Water Week.

About IFAT

A global leader in the truest sense of the word, IFAT – the world’s leading trade fair for water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management – is active around the world offering innovation, resources and solutions, specifically to meet current challenges in various markets. In addition to the event in Munich, IFAT also hosts individual shows in China, India, South Africa and Turkey as part of a global network of business decision makers operating in the environmental technology sector. .

Contact:
Lloyd Tan
Project Manager MMI Asia Pte Ltd
lloyd@mmiasia.com.sg

Source: MMI Asia Pte Ltd (MMI)

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