Informa reported underlying revenue growth of 6.8% for the first half of 2026, with B2B Live Events delivering 8% underlying growth despite rescheduling more than 15 major brands in the India, Middle Eastand Africa region from H1 to H2, according to Informa’s H1 2026 Results Statement released today. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 6% underlying revenue growth and 7%+ growth for B2B Live Events. Informa Connect reported 5.4% underlying growth, while Informa Festivals grew 1.9%, reflecting the repositioning and relaunch of Game Developers Conference. Sector consolidation implications: As the world's largest exhibition organizer by revenue, Informa's 8% underlying growth in B2B Live Events sets a benchmark for sector performance and validates the business model for transaction-led events in specialist markets. Sidebar: Key figures for InformaH1 2026 revenue: $2.76bn (£2.06bn at 1.3376 GBP/USD)Underlying revenue growth: 6.8% (8% for B2B Live Events)Full-year guidance: 6% underlying revenue growth2026 revenue visibility: $4.5bn (c.80% of target)2025 full-year revenue: $5.38bn (£4.04bn)2025 underlying revenue growth: 6.3%Currency conversion based on GBP/USD rate of 1.3376 as of July 30, 2026.