Shelton, CT (October 28, 2024) — Clarion Events, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Information Forecast, Inc. (“Infocast”), a strategic addition to Clarion Events Energy portfolio. The addition of Infocast’s market-leading, must-attend events for the renewable energy sector reinforces Clarion’s global commitment and focus on the entire energy ecosystem.

This acquisition is a significant milestone for both companies, providing Infocast with the resources and support needed for growth, innovation, and international expansion. Infocast’s breadth of events, centered predominantly on deal-making for the renewable energy sector, enriches and cements Clarion’s position as a leader in the sector.

Liz Irving, President of Clarion Events North America, remarked, "The acquisition of Infocast is a substantial move which strategically aligns both businesses’ strengths and cultures while fortifying our market presence. By combining our resources and expertise, we are poised to unlock significant growth opportunities and deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the industries we serve."

For more than 30 years, Infocast has organized well-established conferences while developing new meetings focused on emerging markets, untapped audiences, and cutting-edge technologies. Their carefully curated events, which take place across the US, attract sought-after speakers, senior executives, and industry leaders who offer valuable business and industry insights, dealmaking opportunities, and networking opportunities.

Cindy Kim, President, Infocast added, “We are excited to join the Clarion Events North America portfolio. Their dedication to the customers and industries they serve, alongside their culture of customer centricity and innovation, align with our business focus. We look forward to the opportunities this acquisition will bring.”

Infocast’s range of events, each with a well-defined focus and highly targeted audiences will complement Clarion’s energy portfolio. The portfolio has grown significantly over the last several years. It has done so through a customer-centric approach, providing opportunities that enable growth, learning, and connections rooted in customer and industry needs. The portfolio features leading sector events in generation and distribution: DISTRIBUTECH International and their regional development-focused events GridTech Connect, POWERGEN International, Enlit Europe, Enlit Asia, and the African Energy Forum.

Industry veteran and Clarion Events North America Chief Commercial Officer Desiree Hanson will continue to lead the North America portfolio, driving the integration and development of Infocast as it joins forces with the existing Energy portfolio.

The acquisition of Infocast by Clarion Events is more than just a business transaction; it represents a strategic fit that unites complementary strengths and cultures, ensuring a smooth integration and continued value for all customers and industries served.

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About Clarion Events North America
Clarion's North American Headquarters, Clarion Events, Inc. produces 65 events across 12 sectors including trade and enthusiast events. Clarion Events North America, which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events, UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group, has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the United States with aggressive growth through acquisition, launch, and innovation. Clarion Events, Inc. has offices in Shelton, CT; Tulsa, OK; and Rochelle Park, NJ.

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About Clarion Events
Clarion Events is the world’s largest privately owned event and exhibition organizer, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events and digital products across the globe. Since its inception in 1947, the company has grown into a truly international organization, with a portfolio of 125 events and media brands across a range of vertical markets. Clarion Events employs nearly 2,000 people in 12 countries around the globe.

The organization aims for each of its products to become a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight while retaining talented people and loyal partners. The business constantly strives to increase its value across long-term vertical industries with significant international growth potential. Clarion Events is presented as a best-in-class, customer-centric, and digitally enabled partner.

By applying a customer-first approach across the organization, they create outstanding platforms and products for their customers and partners to grow their own businesses. 

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About Infocast
For over 30 years, Infocast has produced cutting-edge events that enable organizations to innovate, design, and build a better future. Infocast events ignite business transformation in each of the industries they serve through extensive market research for the most relevant content and in-demand speakers, attracting highly targeted audiences to network with and learn from key industry leaders.

Learn more: infocastinc.com
 

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Amanda Gochee                                                             Sahrette Saayman
Clarion Events North America                                 Clarion Events Ltd
amanda.gochee@clarionevents.com                 Sahrette.saayman@clarionevents.com