Now moving into its 9th year, the EN30UnderThirty programme is a year-long scheme designed by EN to help celebrate and nurture emerging talent across the global exhibition industry.

Focusing primarily on three pillars, the EN30 programme provides its successful applicants with regular networking, educational, and speaking opportunities throughout the year in an effort to allow all alumni to foster new and long-lasting connections within the exhibition community.

Applications for the EN30 scheme are totally free and relatively simple - entries open in November 2025 for the Class of 2025; you can nominate yourself or a deserving colleague!

Becoming an EN 30underThirty is more than just about receiving an award. Gaining this accolade encourages your drive for success as it positions you amongst the best of the best and through your own EN30 programme be supplied with invaluable professional and personal growth.

The EN team is extremely proud of its EN30 alumni because we understand the importance to support and invest in the future leaders of our industry. Many of our alumni have gone on to achieve spectacular career success which has been documented widely in the EN magazine and social media.

With acceptance onto the programme, comes a selection of benefits exclusive to the 30 successful applicants:

• FREE ticket to all EN and International Confex events
• Personal relationship with EN editorial team
• Free access to countless educational events hosted by EN partners
• Promotion of your personal brands through EN interviews, speaking opportunities and priority on magazine contribution