CHS Manchester has announced a major evolution of the show, designed to deliver a festival-style experience, a city wide fringe programme and a stronger national positioning. Emma King, founder and CEO of CHS Manchester said: “The aim is to create a more immersive, high-energy environment that reflects how the events industry now wants to meet, learn and connect. Running before, during and after the main show, the fringe will extend the CHS Manchester experience beyond the exhibition floor and into the city itself. Alongside the expanded format, CHS Manchester is looking to underline the show’s status as one of the key national exhibitions for the UK events industry. King added: “Our aim is to give every visitor a city-wide welcome and richer experience, across Manchester.