So where
did it all begin?
Started in a small (and pretty infamous) cupboard in Wimbledon with 8 people, now a fast-growing global events and media business across Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and USA.
Oh, and the name?
Nineteen comes from SW19. The postcode where this all started.
Oh, and the name?
Nineteen comes from SW19. The postcode where this all started.
What we’re all about
Our mission is simple: to be the world’s best events and media business, empowering voices, building communities, and uniting people globally. We build world-class exhibitions, create industry-leading media, and bring together the people who make things happen.
From security, fire and emergency services to cybersecurity, health and safety, manufacturing, engineering, building services, energy, retail technology and beyond, we’re leading the pack across some of the world’s most important sectors.
Real connections. Real conversations. Real results.
From cupboards to crossing continents.
Our story (so far!)
2018-2021
Initial investment is secured from Phoenix Equity Partners and Nineteen Group is born.
Laying the foundations
April 2018
Investment
Phoenix Equity Partners acquires Nineteen Events and forms Nineteen Group.
August 2018
Acquisition
Acquired Emergency Services Show & Emergency Services Times.
November 2018
Acquisition
Acquired Western Business Exhibitions.
2021-2024
Expanding into new sectors, stepping into markets and connecting communities.
Upscaling the portfolio
April 2021
Launch
Launched Retail Technology Show.
July 2021
Launch
Launched Manufacturing & Engineering Week.
June 2022
Acquisition
Acquired Hennik Research.
September 2022
Acquisition
Acquired Drives & Controls Expo.
September 2022
Acquisition
Acquired InstallerSHOW, Installer Digital & Elemental.
October 2023
Acquisition
Acquired Oliver Kinross.
August 2024
Partnership
Strategic partnership with Commercial Vehicle Show.
September 2024
Investment
Phoenix Equity Partners reinvests through a larger continuation fund.
International expansion, sector diversification and international transformation.
Building a global platform
January 2025
Acquisition
Acquired Pro Integration Future Asia (PIFA).
April 2025
Acquisition
Acquired Commercial Vehicle Show
August 2025
Partnership
Partnered with The Payments Association.
October 2025
Acquisition
Acquired The National Painting & Decorating Show.
October 2025
Launch
Launched Australia Fire, Safety & Security Event Series.
November 2025
Launch
Launched InstallerSHOW Chicago & Melbourne.
December 2025
Acquistion
Acquired PlantWorx.
January 2026
Partnership
The Lead joins Nineteen.
January 2026
Acquistion
Acquired SubSummit.
January 2026
Acquisition
Acquired RELIABILITYweb.
Feburary 2026
Partnership
Partnership with Montgomery Group for Professional Woodworking Expo.
June 2026
Expansion
Opened Nineteen Group's new global headquarters in Wimbledon.
Our vision
We strive to be the world’s best and most innovative organiser of large-scale events, powered by game-changing digital media.
And how do we go about doing this? Simple.
Our exhibitors
Get in front of the right people. Build real connections, uncover new professional opportunities, and see the return on investment you've been searching for.
Our visitors
This isn't just an event. It's an immersive experience that stays with you. Discover something new, connect with your community, and feel inspired with fresh ideas.
Our learners
The doors close. The events end. But the conversations continue. Our digital media keeps you connected, informed, and involved with your community, all year long.
Life at Nineteen.
in our own words.
We're building Nineteen Americas the same way. People first, always. From day one, we've attracted talent that actually wants to stay. Why? High performance without the BS. Growth with real human connection. That's what we're building here.
Justin Childs
Chief Operations Officer
I joined as an Operations Executive in 2019. Now I lead the ops team. That doesn't just happen! Nineteen invests through training, mentoring, and opportunities to actually lead. I get to deliver amazing shows alongside brilliant people. That's the job.
Phoebe Watson
Head of Operations
Everyone has a voice here! Whether you're fresh out of uni, middle management, or leadership. There's opportunity at every level and everyone's treated as equals. That's just how Nineteen works.
Karim Makki
Sales Manager
