UBM plc UBM combined with Informa in June 2018 , creating a single, leading B2B information services group, and the largest B2B events and exhibitions organiser in the world. The new Informa Group, employing more than 11,000 people, will own and operate a portfolio of more than 500 leading exhibitions brands serving 15 core industry verticals through its exhibitions division, Informa Markets UBM's events will continue to serve a tremendous variety of different industry sectors – from furniture to fashion to pharma as part of Informa Markets as they continue to grow and flourish internationally.