Koln Messe, Cologne, Germany  |  16, 17 & 18 September 2025

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Pioneering New Exhibitions and Events for 30 Years

Tony Robinson

Next Events & Conferences has been set up by Tony Robinson, who founded UKI Media & Events Ltd in 1991, a company that has been a trail-blazer in the B2B Exhibitions sector since its beginnings. Within a short space of time it became the biggest non German company running events in Germany; developed shows from inception across Europe, USA, China, India and South Korea; and was listed in the Sunday Times Fast Growth companies listing in 2007 as #34 fastest growth company in the UK. Many other accolades and successes were achieved. 

In 2010 while running UKI Media & Events Tony gave rise to Smarter Shows Ltd based in Brighton which achieved its own rapid successes with amongst others The Battery Show in USA and Europe. In 2018 he was involved in another start-up which was formed under the direction of his son. This company, named TransGlobal Events has created the world biggest Hydrogen Technology Expo currently incorporating more than 700 exhibitors in Europe and with a parallel event in Houston.

The list below is of EXPOS that Tony has launched and helped develop since 1995. Electric(ity) industry shows are highlighted in blue.

  • Aircraft Interiors Expo Year 2000 (became one of the biggest aviation industry shows within 5 years.
  • Passenger Terminal Expo 1998 (is the world’s biggest airport design show).
  • Tire Technology Expo 2001.
  • Automotive Testing Expo (Global) Europe, China, USA, South Korea, India 1999.
  • Parcel and Post Expo (United Nations Organisation supported) 1997.
  • Meteorological Technology World Expo 2010 (United Nations Organisation supported).
  • Professional MotorSport World Expo 2007.
  • ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe & USA 2014.
  • Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo 2012.
  • Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Expo 2016.
  • The Battery Show USA and Europe 2014.
  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo USA and Europe 2015.
  • Foam Expo USA and Europe 2016.
  • Aerospace Testing Expo USA and Europe 2001.
  • IVT Expo USA and Europe (industrial vehicle and off highway vehicle  technology) 2017.
  • Automotive Interiors Expo 2012.
  • Future of Transportation World Congress 2016.
  • Safe Highways of the Future 2009.

FAQs

A. Next Events & Conferences Ltd is the Company launching the Show, which has been created by Tony Robinson, a man referenced by peers as a legend in the exhibitions and conferences industry.

Tony has been a trailblazer in this business since 1996. Few people have gained his experience in launching specialists B2B Shows. The management Team comprises “The Fab 4” all of whom have previously worked for Tony before, including Rebecca Would, Head of New Shows Development; Ross Easterbrook our GM; our CFO is Paul Skelly and Andrew Boakes, Head of Conferences.

A Billions of euros are set to be invested in new electrical infrastructure across Europe. This marks a unique opportunity for the sale of Power Transmission & Distribution technology equipment and systems. In fact, it represents an unprecedented moment in the history of electricity offering huge business opportunities through systems developers, contractors and power network architects. This event is 100% focused on PowerTrans suppliers to showcase their technologies to a highly targeted audience.

The one guarantee is you meeting with 2,000 – 3,000 specifiers of Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment. Our primary community is Europe, but we will be marketing and inviting industry experts from all around the world. Expect between 250 and 300 exhibitors

A. Yes. This Expo is Your Technology Showcase. We want you to have the opportunity to present your Technology and its Benefits. 3 Technology Demonstration Stages will be running throughout the event.

A You’ll find a setup that focuses on enhancing the visitor experience. Relaxation Lounges will be open to all visitors for planning, emails and work. Exhibitors can also use these lounges for meetings with clients. We aim to blend hospitality with the business of running trade shows. Visitors will enjoy added comforts and high-quality food. We will also host an end-of-Day 2 Networking Party at a venue in the Rhine, Cologne City Centre, to maximise your networking opportunities at the show.

A It’s an easy process that you will be familiar with from other events you’ve attended. We just aim to make it simple and not time consuming at this stage. We do like to be clear that we are booking the stand and prefer not to put stands on hold but rest assured if a hold is what you need, we will be as accommodating as possible. Space is already booking fast!

A. We love it when you book, we love it when you get excited. At a recent show in Germany, one lady actually hugged our brochure and others just said OH Yes! We need this!

A.  We are as safe as it gets. We have internal funding running to millions of euros, debt free and absolutely all the resourcing needed to launch this and other shows that are running similar timeframes to launch in Autumn 2025. Other shows are in the next phase for Spiring 2026 and we have no added financing requirement. You just won’t find safer.

A. We will be working with highly experienced expert people, specialists in event operations and logistics. You will be in super safe and caring hands; customer service being a priority. On top of that The Fab 4 and their staff will be watching and helping as much or as little as you need.