Emerald Holding, a top operator of B2B events, has acquired Generis Group, a Toronto-based leader in executive summits. This acquisition strengthens Emerald’s portfolio by adding Generis’s successful one-to-one meeting format, which is known for its high customer satisfaction and business impact.
Founded in 2014, Generis organizes 17 annual events in the U.S. and Europe, with a focus on sectors such as supply chain, manufacturing, and life sciences. Their curated events connect senior executives with expert-led content and a proprietary matchmaking platform, ensuring meaningful connections and tangible business outcomes.
This strategic move enables Emerald to offer a broader range of high-value networking and educational events, leveraging the combined expertise of both companies to serve a diverse audience of senior executives better. The acquisition reinforces Emerald’s commitment to delivering significant business value and solidifies its leadership in the evolving B2B events space.
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“This acquisition is a strategic step in expanding Emerald’s presence in delivering proven, executive-level experiences across the U.S. and Europe. 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.”
Hervé Sedky, CEO and President of Emerald
“We are incredibly proud of what Generis has achieved over the past decade. 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.”
Francesco Scalzo, CEO of Generis
“This milestone is a reflection of the extraordinary commitment of our team and the enduring value of authentic connection in business. 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.”
Jason Cheddie, COO of Generis
