Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) (“Emerald”) today announced that it has acquired 100% of the equity interest in Generis Group (“Generis”), a Toronto-based leader in B2B executive summits, enabling high-impact peer-to-peer connections. The acquisition enhances Emerald’s existing portfolio of proven executive-level summits by adding Generis’ insight-led, one-to-one meeting formats, known for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and measurable business impact, in key growth markets.
“This acquisition is a strategic step in expanding Emerald’s presence in delivering proven, executive-level experiences across the U.S. and Europe,” said Hervé Sedky, CEO and President of Emerald. “These formats consistently deliver the highest satisfaction scores in our event portfolio and represent a key growth engine for the business. With the addition of Generis, Emerald will now host more than 50 executive summits annually — underscoring the strength, scale, and value of our offering. Together, we’re unlocking new opportunities to deepen executive relationships and drive sustained, long-term growth.”
Founded in 2014 by Francesco Scalzo, Jason Cheddie, and Nadim Allidina, Generis has established itself as a leader in high-impact, peer-to-peer executive summits — hosting eleven annual events across the U.S. and six in Europe. The company engages senior leaders across key verticals, including supply chain, manufacturing, packaging, digital transformation, and life sciences. Each Summit delivers targeted content and meaningful connections that support strategic decision-making and business growth. Generis’ curated events are built around the priorities of senior executives, featuring expert-led panels, curated content, and a proprietary one-to-one matchmaking platform that drives alignment and measurable outcomes. Generis’ differentiated model, anchored in personalized engagement and premium sponsor integration, has fueled consistent growth and strong customer retention.
“We are incredibly proud of what Generis has achieved over the past decade,” said Francesco Scalzo, CEO of Generis. “We believe Emerald’s expertise will empower Generis to scale our impact even more rapidly and reach new heights, while staying true to what has made our events valuable to senior executives. Together, we’ll redefine what exceptional looks like in the executive summits space.”
“This milestone is a reflection of the extraordinary commitment of our team and the enduring value of authentic connection in business,” said Jason Cheddie, COO of Generis. “From the beginning, we built Generis with a clear focus on people — our colleagues, our clients, and the executive communities we serve. Partnering with Emerald gives us the platform to scale that vision, deepen our impact, and continue delivering experiences that are thoughtful, effective, and grounded in purpose. We are excited for what lies ahead.”
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