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Dec 16, 2013
The Narional Association of Broadcasters' NAB Show and the Dubai World Trade Center will partner to produce the 2014 CABSAT Conference.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, CABSAT is the region's leading annual event focusing on the broadcast, satellite and broader media industry.
"We are pleased to partner with DWTC/CABSAT to bring some of the world-class education we offer at the annual NAB Show to this region of the world," said Chris Brown, executive vice president, Conventions and Business Operations at NAB.
He added, "In partnering with leading events such as this… more
Dec 15, 2013
Cosmoprof Asia, a global beauty event held in November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, posted impressive numbers, with a 10-percent increase in attendance, compared with last year’s event.
The show is organized by Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, a joint venture company between UBM Asia Ltd and BolognaFiere Group.
"Cosmoprof Asia continues to win accolades from both buyers and suppliers as an excellent forum for business and knowledge,” said Michael Duck, executive vice president of UBM Asia Ltd.
He added, “It has become the must-attend event in the Asia… more
Dec 15, 2013
The 10th edition of Tarsus Group’s biennial Label Expo Asia broke attendance records when it was held Dec. 3-6 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
There were 21,416 attendees, an 18.8-percent increase, compared with 18,019 who came to the 2011 show.
Attendees were from 87 countries, up 11 percent from 74 countries in 2011. Covering 8,500 square meters of net space, with just under 300 exhibitors, the show was larger by 10 percent, compared with the last edition and also experienced its highest ever onsite level of space rebooking for 2015.
“This has been the perfect… more
Dec 15, 2013
Anticipating increased interest in UBM Asia’s Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME) after the Chinese government announcing it will relax the one-child policy by allowing couples to have a second baby if either is the only child in family, the show recently went to the United Kingdom to expand its customer base.
With this revised policy revised policy, more than 1 million newborns will be expected per year, in addition to the 16 million newborns currently born every year.
The “Selling to China” seminar was hosted by the Baby Product Association (BPA) of United… more
Dec 15, 2013
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority unveiled its second launch under a new show-ownership model in which it has an equity stake in events, with the Culinary Intelligence Summit debuting in June at the John B. Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
The Culinary Intelligence Summit will launch in conjunction with Intelligence Summits and be geared toward solutions for larger-scale food service operations working to implement and manage gluten-free/allergy meal solutions to meet consumer demand.
The first launch announced under MCCA’s plan to bring more shows into the city by… more
Dec 15, 2013
With 2014 being the first full year for Suntec Singapore’s $184 million renovation to be experienced by events coming into the facility, it’s off to a very good start, with a packed calendar scheduled.
The company has booked 88 key events for its 2014 lineup, including 16 major medical events, 16 trade shows, 19 consumer events and 37 international conferences and special events.
“Our event list is a testimony to the confidence in the Suntec Singapore team and the value of the facilities and services that we offer,” said Arun Madhok, Suntec Singapore’s CEO.
He… more
Dec 15, 2013
Pathable has been creating tools for event organizers to assist their attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to form human connections since 2007.
Recently, Pathable announced the availability of its event experience platform that gives conference managers and corporate meeting planners a single solution to drive attendee satisfaction and exhibitor/sponsor revenue.
The new version of Pathable is not just another social network, but it’s also a conference planning tool with a focus on the attendee experience rather than event logistics.
Pathable delivers what they are calling a… more
Dec 15, 2013
Koelnmesse’s Germany-based kitchen trade fair, LivingKitchen, debuted in China in collaboration with the China International Kitchen and Bathroom Expo(CIKB). The show ran from 26th to 28th November 2013 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre(SNIEC).
The revamped show featured 100 local and international brands, including leading brands such as Midea, Haier, Schüller, Blanco, Bosch and Siemens. This edition marks the beginning of a new partnership between co-organisers Koelnmesse and the China National Hardware Association(CNHA).
Zhang Dongli, chairman of CNHA, was quoted… more
Dec 15, 2013
Yarn Expo Autumn concluded with new records this year for both exhibitors and visitors. Nearly 150 suppliers from 13 countries and regions exhibited their products at the event, which was up by 50%. While the number of buyers increased by 25% to more than 6,000 buyers attending during the three-day event.
Yarn Expo Autumn was held from 21st to 23rd October 2013 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, China Cotton Textile Association, China Wool Textile Association, China Chemical Fibre… more
Dec 15, 2013
Earlier this week, NASDAQ-listed Global Sourcesopened its China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics & Components, Home Products and Hardware & Building Materials at the Pragati Maidan venue in New Delhi. The fair was held for the first time in New Delhiafterits previous five yearrun in Mumbai.
The three co-located China Sourcing Fairs in India are managed by Pico Event Management under license from Global Sources.The three-day event ran from 12th to 14th December featuringexhibitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.
Tommy Wong, president of Global Sources Exhibitions,… more
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