In 2023, Germany led the EU event management industry with a market value of 7.44 billion euros, followed by France with 3.94 billion euros, and the UK with 2.61 billion euros. Italy and Spain followed closely with 2.48 and 1.82 billion euros, respectively. Switzerland and Belgium also showcased significant industry presence, albeit on a smaller scale, at 1.23 and 0.857 billion euros. Sweden, Austria, and Poland made up the rest of the top ten with values ranging up to 0.4471 billion euros. The industry exhibited a steady growth trend, highlighted by a consistent year-on-year increase and an average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years.
Future trends in the event management industry are expected to focus on:
- Technology integration, such as virtual and hybrid events.
- Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly events.
- Personalization through data-driven insights.
- Expansion in emerging markets across Eastern Europe.
Top countries in Top EU Countries with the Largest Event Management Industry
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,440 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,940 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,610 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,480 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,820 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 1,230 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 857 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 641.3 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 447.1 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 436.7 | 2016 |
