The acquisition of O.Mind Creatives was announced by Forum SA, a member of the German Nurnberg Messe group since 2019, which is among the leading organizers of international exhibitions. Forum, known for events such as Horeca and Foodexpo, is thus strengthening its portfolio with new exhibitions, products and markets.
In a press conference, Forum CEO Thanos Panagioulias stressed that the agreement creates “economies of scale” and strengthens the company’s strategic position on the exhibition map of SE Europe. As he stated, the acquisition price is “deemed fair”.
O.Mind Creatives is active in trade fairs, publications and advertising, focusing on sectors such as logistics, transport, the food industry and catering. The collaboration with Forum is expected to create an integrated scheme, capable of responding to the growing market demand.
At the same time, Mr. Panagioulias underlined that the planned expansion of Metropolitan Expo will cover part of the needs emerging in three strategic sectors for Greece – tourism, agri-food and logistics – offering new opportunities to the exhibition industry.
According to forecasts, Forum’s consolidated turnover is expected to exceed 23 million euros in 2025, while the total exhibition organization and stand construction market in Greece is estimated at approximately 500 million euros, with the impact on the national economy exceeding 1 billion euros.
