UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named RX Global as the winner of the 2025 UFI Sustainable Development Award.
The 2025 UFI Sustainable Development Award topic was “Best Inclusion Initiative”. It honours industry trailblazers who use exhibitions as platforms for positive social change, particularly around inclusivity. Inclusion is about creating an environment where all participants feel valued and respected, regardless of their background or differences. It ensures that everyone has equal opportunities to participate, thrive, and succeed within our industry.
“We are honoured and thrilled to receive the 2025 UFI Sustainable Development Award for Best Inclusion Initiative. This recognition is a testament to the passion and commitment of our teams around the world who work tirelessly to ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels welcomed, heard, and belongs at our events. We’re proud to be helping shape a more inclusive future for the exhibitions industry and all the sectors we represent.” - Ray Rhodes, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, RX Global
“Congratulations to RX Global on winning the UFI Sustainable Development Award for Best Inclusive Initiative. Their integrated, focused, and diverse approach to inclusion stood out to the jury for its global impact and for driving meaningful change within the company and the wider industry. The ‘Guide to Inclusive Events’ is an inspiring and replicable tool, showcasing how inclusion can be deeply embedded in strategy, lived through action, and shared for the benefit of the entire exhibitions community.” - Stephanie Mathas, Chair of UFI Sustainable Development Working Group,
The jury also acknowledged three other finalists Exhibition Place Toronto (Canada) for their “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan”, Fiera Milano & Fiera Milano Brasil (Italy & Brazil) for their “The REALTECH 2024 Case Study – A Virtuous Example of Diversity & Inclusion Integration in the Exhibition Business” and ICC Sydney (Australia) for their “Inclusion & Belonging Initiative”.
Four other entries by the following organisations were also recognised as best practices: BITEC (Thailand), Cape Town International Convention Centre (South Africa), Comexposium (France) and RX Shenzhen (China).
The UFI Sustainable Development Award is one of UFI’s annual Award categories, recognising and rewarding successful results-oriented initiatives in the exhibition industry.
These awards celebrate excellence in areas ranging from human resources and digital innovation to marketing and sustainable development. More information on the UFI Awards is available at www.ufi.org/awards.
The 2025 UFI Award winners will be officially celebrated and will present their projects at the 92nd UFI Global Congress, which will take place from 19-22 November 2025 in Hong Kong SAR. For more details on the UFI Global Congress, please visit www.uficongress.org
