International exhibition organiser Easyfairs has made its first acquisition in the United States with the purchase of EPC (Energy Projects Conference & Expo), which it claims is the world’s largest energy projects event. The move marks the start of the company’s expansion into the US market. Details of the cost of the acquisition were not revealed.
“EPC has the perfect profile for Easyfairs to expand our presence in the vibrant and rapidly evolving energy sector,” said Easyfairs group CEO Matt Benyon. “Adding EPC to our portfolio supports our goal of growing Easyfairs in the US market by acquiring leading events with strong growth potential.
“The energy sector is on a steep growth trajectory, fuelled by technological advances and rising power demands from data centres and artificial intelligence. The energy industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, propelled by innovation in alternative and sustainable energy sources. This shift is increasing the need for professionals to meet, learn and invest in new technologies and solutions,” he added.
Launched by entrepreneur Josh Bull, EPC has doubled in size each year since its inception three years ago. It has grown from a conference in a hotel into a trade show attracting 4,500 visitors and over 200 exhibitors and sponsors in 2025.
EPC covers engineering and construction projects in five key energy sub-segments: LNG Export, Power Generation, Petrochem & Refining, Midstream, and Alternative Energies.
Easyfairs says its growth strategy is two-fold: to organically grow EPC by expanding these sub-segments and extending the conference programme, and to scale this successful event concept to other energy clusters worldwide.
Arnaud Istas, Easyfairs group head of M&A US, noted: “We have extensive experience in geo-cloning events, including in the US, where we launched the North American edition of Coiltech — the biggest launch in our company’s history. This brings us to two US events on the map, with ambitions to add more.”
The existing EPC team will remain in place to ensure continuity and drive further expansion and Bull said they were “thrilled” to partner with Easyfairs and that the investment would support EPC’s rapid growth. “We look forward to benefiting from their trade show expertise and proven systems. Our community is assured of an even better, high-quality experience,” said Bull.
EPC was represented by Mayfield Merger Strategies in this transaction.
The next edition will be held at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center on 16-17 June 2026.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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