Emerald and Questex Unite as Forge to Shape the Future of B2B Events and Media

Emerald and Questex Unite as Forge to Shape the Future of B2B Events and Media

Corporate Brand Debuts with a Market-Led Strategy, Newly Appointed Board of Directors NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge, the new corporate brand uniting Emerald and...

Emerald and Questex Forge new future

A new corporate brand uniting Emerald and Questex LLC, Forge debuted on 19 August as a global B2B events and media company serving customers through live events, digital media, data and year-round communities. The move follows Apollo-managed funds’ acquisition of the two companies in July 2026 and introduces Forge with one market-led strategy and a newly appointed Board of Directors. Forge brings together – under a new brand promise of ‘Moving M…

Forge Debuts as Parent Company of Emerald and Questex

Forge, a new B2B events powerhouse, made its official debut on Wednesday following Apollo Funds’ acquisition of Emerald and Questex in July. “Today marks the beginning of Forge, a company built on the strengths of Emerald and Questex,” said Paul Miller, the newly appointed CEO of Forge, in a press release. “Together we are now the largest B2B events and media company in North America, and one of the largest in the world.” Forge combines Emerald’…