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Sep 21, 2016
International exhibition organiser, UBM plc, announced plans to launch a trade show focused on the pumps, valves and boiler industry in Indonesia next year. Pump & Valves Indonesia will be held from 29th to 31st March 2017 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo).
UBM claims that this will be the only specialized event serving the industry in Indonesia. The new event will feature the latest technology in industrial pumps, valves, seals and other major processing components along with a wide variety of metering technology and related equipment. The event aims to target professionals in… more
Sep 20, 2016
All Show Services has acquired the Home Decorating and Remodeling Show, held annually at Music City Center in Nashville.
The show has a 33-year track record of success and is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau.
“Acquiring the Home Decorating and Remodeling Show is a wonderful addition to our portfolio of shows,” said Eric Udler, president, All Show Services.
He added, “Our team has a long history of producing shows and we intend to grow this event into one of the premier home shows in the country.”
The 2017 show will take place Sept. 8-10 at Music City Center.
“Since the first time I met… more
Sep 20, 2016
LeftField Media will launch Anime NYC, a new convention focused on anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, next year in New York City.
The first Anime NYC will take place Nov. 17-19, 2017, in Midtown Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and bring fans together with guests from Japan and publishers across America.
Anime NYC will be presented by anime streaming portal Crunchyroll and built with the support of industry partners Funimation, VIZ Media and Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Anime NYC is the creation of LeftField Media, a boutique event company also responsible for Play Fair, a toy and… more
Sep 19, 2016
Washington, D.C - When the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s CEIR Predict Conference was held last week in Washington, D.C., one thing was abundantly clear – as a company in the trade show industry, if you are not already taking steps to create robust intelligence utilizing the reams of data typically collected by every show, then you quickly are going to fall behind the eight ball.
The two-day event, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, was attended not only by trade show organizers and suppliers, but also association leaders, economists and media.… more
Sep 17, 2016
In early 1917, a few amusement park and other outdoor entertainment representatives gathered at the Congress Hotel in Chicago with the goal of establishing an association for the industry. The following year, the National Outdoor Showmen’s Association (NOSA) was officially formed.
When exhibits first appeared at the second Annual Convention, there were only three manufacturers featuring new amusement devices. But the following year, there were 45 exhibits and the trade show element was official.
During those early years, the convention moved around to various hotels within Chicago, the… more
Sep 17, 2016
In early 1917, a few amusement park and other outdoor entertainment representatives gathered at the Congress Hotel in Chicago with the goal of establishing an association for the industry. The following year, the National Outdoor Showmen’s Association (NOSA) was officially formed.
When exhibits first appeared at the second Annual Convention, there were only three manufacturers featuring new amusement devices. But the following year, there were 45 exhibits and the trade show element was official.
During those early years, the convention moved around to various hotels within Chicago, the… more
Sep 16, 2016
Peach Assist, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s new mobile alert program, provides exhibitors the option of requesting assistance or services via text without having to leave their booths.
Peach Assist utilizes a text message number - 69050 – that allows anyone on the show floor to text their needs to the dispatch center.
Exhibitors at returning major trades shows – the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show on Aug. 20-22 and the International Woodworking Fair on Aug. 24-27 – got their first tastes of Peach Assist and staff responded to more than 300… more
Sep 15, 2016
Automechanika Chicago, a trade show dedicated to high-end technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops, along with NACE (the International Autobody Congress & Exposition), an event for the collision repair industry, have signed a letter of intent to combine forces starting in 2017.
The co-production between Automechanika Chicago and NACE will create a unified stage using NACE's strong relationships within the collision and OE community, combined with Automechanika Chicago's global strength throughout the automotive aftermarket.
Working… more
Sep 15, 2016
Bartizan Connects, a provider of lead retrieval and session tracking technology, and Core-apps, technology platform in the events industry, recently formed a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive functionality to their customers, and as reflection of their shared commitment to innovation.
The partnership launched with Bartizan and Core-apps offering each other’s products and services, with plans for future technical integration.
This alliance brings together the companies’ strengths in providing lead retrieval, session tracking and event apps to each of their respective… more
Sep 13, 2016
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named SingEx Exhibitions as winner of its UFI Marketing Award.
This year’s UFI Marketing Award recognizes success stories in the branding of new trade shows. Launching a new brand for an event and establishing it in the market requires a strong marketing strategy, with active cooperation from a wide range of people.
The Singapore-based trade exhibition and conference company was selected for its marketing of IoT Asia, which has grown to become Asia’s top event for latest developments in the Internet of Things.
“We truly appreciate… more
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