SilverDoor has acquired Synergy, a company specializing in high-quality international conferences and exhibitions for the electricity, gas, and water sectors, for an undisclosed amount. Synergy, previously part of Clarion Events and headquartered in The Netherlands, is recognized as a market leader in its field. The company’s management team brings over four decades of experience delivering high-value events across European and Australasian markets.
Synergy’s offerings focus on critical areas within the utility sectors, including Grid Optimisation, Renewables, Energy Storage, Smart Metering, Smart Cities, Smart Homes, Energy Services & Efficiency, Energy Trading, Intelligent Buildings, Data Management, Analytics and IoT, Cyber Security, Smart Gas, and Smart Water. Its multi-lingual expert team collaborates with regional advisory boards of leading utility experts to ensure cutting-edge content for events like the upcoming ETCSEE Energy Trading 2018 in Budapest and European Utility Week 2018 in Vienna.
This acquisition represents a strategic move to integrate Synergy’s specialized expertise and established event portfolio. The addition of Synergy's capabilities provides SilverDoor with immediate market leadership and a deep understanding of the complex and evolving utility landscape. The acquisition aims to leverage Synergy’s extensive experience in event organization and its strong relationships within the electricity, gas, and water industries to expand market presence and intellectual property in these vital sectors.
The combination of SilverDoor and Synergy is expected to enhance offerings for professionals in the energy and utility industries. The unified entity plans to build upon Synergy’s successful event platforms, continuing to deliver high-value content and networking opportunities. This move positions the combined organization for sustained growth and innovation within the international conference and exhibition market, particularly across critical infrastructure sectors.