dmg events appoints Agop Niksarlioglu as Chief Technology Officer, further strengthening its technology and digital capabilities
24 September 2026
London, United Kingdom | 24 September 2026: dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as Chief Technology Officer, further strengthening its technology, data and digitization capabilities as the company continues to invest in digital innovation across its growing international events portfolio.
The appointment reflects dmg events’ continued commitment to staying ahead of the evolving role of technology in the exhibitions industry.
With digital adoption already embedded across the business, Niksarlioglu will lead the company’s technology, data and digitization agenda, further developing capabilities that support its operations, customers and event communities.
Niksarlioglu brings more than 20 years of international experience, including over a decade across exhibitions, conferences, business media and digital event communities. Prior to joining dmg events, he held senior technology and transformation roles at Hyve Group, formerly ITE Group, Searchlight Consulting and London Metropolitan University.
His experience spans enterprise architecture, CRM, data, AI and cloud technologies, as well as large-scale technology programmes, acquisitions, carve-outs and integrations across multiple international markets.
Geoff Dickinson, CEO, dmg events, said: “Technology is already deeply embedded in how we operate and deliver value to our customers. Agop brings exceptional industry knowledge alongside extensive technology and transformation experience, and his leadership will help us continue building on the strong digital capabilities we have established.”
Niksarlioglu said: “dmg events has a strong foundation in digital adoption and an ambitious growth agenda. I look forward to building on that foundation and bringing together technology, data and AI to create measurable value for the business and our customers.”
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About dmg events:
dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of information services. Our mission is to accelerate business by connecting the right communities, driving growth, innovation and progress across industries. With a global footprint spanning more than 25 countries and over 115 large-scale events annually, dmg events is a trusted global leader in the industry. Attracting more than 650,000 professionals and delegates each year, we deliver world-class events across multiple sectors including construction, hospitality, interiors, energy, coatings, entertainment, food & beverage and transportation.
With 13 offices worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, the UK, Canada, Singapore and India, dmg events maintains a local presence to better serve our customers and build stronger relationships. Our continued growth is a testament to our ability to geo-adapt strong brands, form mutually beneficial partnerships and align our events with market demands. Flagship events like Big 5 Global, ADIPEC, Gastech, EGYPES, The Hotel Show, INDEX and The Saudi Food Show are industry-defining events that drive transformation. For more information, visit www.dmgevents.com. Founded in 1989, dmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.co.uk).
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