Forge buys AI Infra Summit organiser Kisaco in 14-event deal
What's the deal? Forge, a global B2B events and media company, has acquired Kisaco ResearchDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a London-based events business spanning technology, healthcare, wellness, and legal markets. Terms were not disclosed.
What changes? Kisaco brings a portfolio of 14 events, led by AI Infra Summit — a gathering for the companies building the hardware, software, and systems behind artificial intelligence. The summit drew more than 6,500 attendees and 260 sponsors in 2026.
Why it fits: Kisaco's AI Drug Discovery and Medical Cost Containment events deepen Forge's healthcare presence, while Beauty Connect and its Medspa series feed its wellness portfolio.
Chief executive officer Paul Miller said Kisaco has "an exceptional ability to identify emerging, high-growth markets early and build deeply engaged communities around them." Founder Sarah Clayton called the deal "an exciting next chapter for our team and the communities we serve."
Why now? This is Forge's second acquisition in a week. Apollo FundsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → formed the company in July 2026 by combining Emerald and QuestexDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and Forge bought healthcare media portfolio Becker's on October 20.
The signal: The rapid deal-making reflects consolidation in a fragmented B2B events market, where owners are assembling portfolios that pair conferences with media, data, and year-round audience relationships. With no price disclosed, the value placed on AI Infra Summit — and the deal's financial scale — remains unclear.
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