Rising Media was founded in 2002 by Matthew Finlay, former European Managing Director for Mecklermedia Corporation, the NASDAQ listed US trade show producer (Internet World and others) and publisher that was purchased by Penton Media in November 1998.

With extensive experience of producing events in the US and across Europe and an extensive network of local contacts throughout Europe and the US, Rising Media is equipped to handle all aspects of an event launch. Operating globally Rising Media enables international media companies and other partners to cost-effectively enter new markets, without the risk and expense associated with establishing an operation on the ground. Services cover the complete process of conference and trade show production from conceptual input on localising events for particular markets, consulting on the best location and venue, venue negotiation, sponsor and exhibitor sales, event marketing, recruiting of media partners and trade associations, the authoring of conference programmes and recruiting of speakers, and all logistical functions including registration and onsite set-up.