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OCTOBER 2026

Main exhibitor, co-exhibitor and represented company

Not every company listed in an event directory is necessarily an exhibitor. Three distinct categories matter for accurate reporting.

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OCTOBER 2026

International status: precise criteria

The international status of a trade event relies on thresholds, harmonised definitions and independent verification.

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OCTOBER 2026

EXPO’STAT on site

Paris Coffee Show, BiG DATA & AI PARIS, IFTM, NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe and Rééduca: a look at our on-site checks.

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OCTOBER 2026

Visitors, visits and repeat visits: what is the difference?

A person attending for three days can represent one unique visitor, three visits and two repeat visits. Consistent definitions are essential for comparability.

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5 OCTOBER 2026

Declared ≠ verified: reliability must be demonstrated

Attendance, exhibitors and exhibition space: every published figure should be supported by evidence, consistent counting rules and verifiable sources.

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2 OCTOBER 2026

Not all figures are equal

The FKM example in Germany illustrates how independent verification makes event data more reliable and comparable.

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