In 2023, the approximate employment figure for the organization of conventions and trade fairs in Italy stood at 13.9 thousand employees. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slow, marginal decrease in employment figures, with predictions indicating a value of 13.87 thousand employees by 2028. Year-on-year variations are negligible, showcasing a near flat trend during this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years implies stability with a slight negative shift.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of digitalization and virtual events on traditional employment roles, the increasing importance of sustainability, and how the ongoing recovery from the pandemic might influence the scale and frequency of physical conventions and trade shows.
