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Nov 24, 2015
The unveiling of the new logo and brand for the Shanghai New International Expo Centre was held Nov. 20 at Shanghai Grand Ballroom, Kerry Hotel Pudong.
More than 200 guests from government and industry were on hand to help SNIEC celebrate a new era.
The new logo combines the world famous SNIEC name along with two triangles representing the shape of the venue. SNIEC provides a platform to foster the exchange of knowledge, commerce, and cultures.
The dynamic combination of triangles expresses the spirit of cooperation, sharing, and innovation. Lastly, the red and grey colors symbolize vitality… more
Nov 24, 2015
Indonesia Infrastructure Week 2015, organised by the Tarsus Group, was held from 4th to 6th November at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC). The three-day show featured 266 exhibitors, up by 29% compared to last year. Over 13,620 visitors attended this year’s event, representing an increase of 32%.
In addition to the exhibition, Tarsus launched a Global Meetings Programme, through which visitors and exhibitors pre-arrange meetings online before the event opens. Over 600 attendees took part in the service. Tarsus also hosted a tailored programme for 50 leading investors and 50 top CTOs.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reed Exhibitions Greater China will hold its 8th annual Reed Exhibitions Greater China Scholarship Program award ceremony Nov. 21.
The Reed Exhibitions Greater China Scholarship program was created to attract young minds into the industry, while supporting the continual development and success of Reed Exhibitions Greater China and China’s exhibition industry as a whole.
Each year, the company awards grants to outstanding young talents who endeavor to serve China’s MICE trade through the exhibition industry.
This year’s 38 recipients, selected from a final pool of 188 candidates,… more
Nov 24, 2015
SIGGRAPH Asia 2015, organised by Koelnmesse, was held from 2nd to 5th November at the Kobe Convention Center. The four-day event, which combines both exhibition and conferences, brought together over 500 keynote speakers and 7,000 trade visitors from 49 countries around the world.
SIGGRAPH Asia this year featured the latest hardware, software, technologies and inventions from around the world. Presentations, panel discussion and talks during the event generated robust discussions and deep insights on current and future developments in the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques… more
Nov 24, 2015
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has concluded its autumn fairs – 9,100 exhibitors from 56 countries were featured in the trade fairs held in October and November, up by 3.9% year-on-year (excluding the inaugural World of Outdoor Lighting & Lighting Accessories). The fairs also welcomed over 204,000 local and overseas buyers. According to the HKTDC, the eight events combined made an economic contribution of over US$155 million to Hong Kong’s economy.
Buyers from emerging markets and ASEAN countries including India, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines recorded a double-… more
Nov 24, 2015
Cosmoprof Asia 2015, organised by UBM Asia, was held from 11th to 13th November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The three-day show featured 2,504 exhibitors, up by 6 percent compared to last year. Exhibition space sold also rose by 3 percent to 84,000 m2. UBM pointed to the largest-ever Korean pavilion, showcasing 212 exhibitors in 2,696 m2 as a highlight of the event.
Cosmoprof Asia 2015 also recorded its highest-ever visitor numbers. 63,241 visitors from 119 countries and regions attended the event, up 5.5 percent compared to the previous edition.… more
Nov 22, 2015
Las Vegas Market has expanded its temporary exhibition space - known as The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market - with the addition of a second location, which is a 50 percent gain in exhibit space for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, on tap Jan. 24-28 at World Market Center Las Vegas.
“Last August’s repositioning and reimagining of temporary exhibits to The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market was met with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from buyers, which has fueled record rates of exhibitor renewals,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers.… more
Nov 22, 2015
A call for proposals - an announcement inviting members of a community to submit written descriptions of proposed topics and presenters - is a common practice in the conference industry. The call details (among other things) criteria for acceptance, deadlines for submission and notification, conference themes and what will be required of presenters who are selected. Smart digital tools can significantly streamline the Call for Proposals process and lead to higher quality presentations.
An online portal makes it easier for more people to submit more presentation ideas. With more proposals in… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.
Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:
· Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.
Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:
· Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
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