Top entities: MCH Group, Informa — Informa Markets, Celine Lin, Andrea Zappia, Margaret Connolly.

What category does this event fall under?

Business — classified as joint venture.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 60 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

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Business joint venture

Informa Markets, MCH Group launch Basilia Fair

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jun 18, 2026; last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The collaboration between Informa — Informa Markets and MCH Group to launch the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair is expected to positively impact the global jewellery and watch industries by creating a new major trade event.

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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Market Impact

The collaboration between Informa — Informa Markets and MCH Group to launch the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair is expected to positively impact the global jewellery and watch industries by creating a new major trade event. This will facilitate new business opportunities and strengthen supply chains, particularly bridging Asian supply and European demand.

Exhibitions Jewellery Watchmaking

Event Summary

Informa — Informa Markets and MCH Group, two leading global trade event organizers, have announced a collaboration to create the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair. This new international event, set to debut in Basel III, Switzerland, in April 2027, aims to connect Asian supply with European demand in the jewellery, gem, and watch industries. The fair will host over 400 exhibitors and feature various themed districts, providing a platform for networking, commercial exchange, and knowledge sharing. Executives from both Informa — Informa Markets and MCH Group, including Margaret Connolly, Celine Lin, and Andrea Zappia, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership in addressing the evolving needs of the global industry.

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MCH Group

MCH Group is partnering with Informa — Informa Markets to launch the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, leveraging its expertise in world-class event platforms.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 70.0

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Informa — Informa Markets

Informa — Informa Markets is collaborating with MCH Group to create the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, expanding its global reach in the jewellery industry.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 70.0

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Celine Lin

Celine Lin, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa — Informa Markets, highlighted how Basilia will bridge the gap between buyers and suppliers.

Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0

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Andrea Zappia

Andrea Zappia, CEO ad interim of MCH Group, expressed excitement about building a global platform for the jewellery and watch industries.

Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0

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Margaret Connolly

Margaret Connolly, President and CEO of Informa — Informa Markets in Asia, commented on the strategic partnership with MCH Group.

Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0

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