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Nov 25, 2016
By Elizabeth Johnson The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) will hold its annual Expo! Expo! Dec. 6-8 in Anaheim. IAEE has slated a full program of 70 sessions “all about Action”. Sessions will include major topics such as safety and security, sales and sponsorship, show design and strategy, career advancement and tech trends and foresight. “This year we are adding additional flairs to the education at Expo! Expo!” said Brooke Pierson, education manager at IAEE. She added, “Our goal is to fully engage all attendees by creating casual and comfortable learning… more
Nov 22, 2016
In its latest trading update, U.K.-based Tarsus Group not only said its remaining events for the year are in line with its expectations and forward bookings for 2017 are strong, but also the company bought PNO Exhibition Investment (Dubai) Ltd. Company officials added that if exchange rates remain at current levels, particularly the weakness of the pound against the dollar, this will benefit its 2017 results. Because of foreign exchange hedges taken out earlier in the year, the financial results for 2016 are not materially impacted by changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rate.  Excluding… more
Nov 21, 2016
UBM Asia, a UBM plc company, recently concluded its 4th edition of Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair, attracted a total of 6,963 trade visitors to the four-day event from 21st to 24th October 2016. Held at Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1, the event featured 183 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, occupying 303 booths. Of the 6,963 visitors, 836 visitors, or 12% were from outside Taiwan. The top three visiting countries were Mainland China, India and Japan. Sabine Liu, General Manager of UBM Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch, commented, “With the B-to-B trade platform provided by UBM, the world… more
Nov 21, 2016
UBM Asia, recently announced it has agreed to cooperate with Jeong Sik Choi, founder of Boannews Company to organise SECON (International Security Exhibition & Conference), a leading security industry tradeshow in South Korea. Launched in 2012, SECON is positioned as the only specialized and integrated commercial security exhibition in Korea. At the last edition held in March 2016, a total of 320 exhibitors and more than 44,000 visitors attended the show. The next edition of SECON will be held from 15th to 17th March 217 at KINTEX in Seoul. In addition to SECON, Choi publishes Security… more
Nov 21, 2016
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) held the inaugural Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo Oct. 26-29 at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). The event featured about 380 exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan. The Outdoor and Tech Light Expo showcased four major themes: outdoor lighting; lighting accessories, parts & components; professional & industrial lighting; and advertising lighting. During the same period, the HKTDC also held three other shows, Eco Expo Asia, and Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair ran… more
Nov 21, 2016
The 4th edition of ProWine China, International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, recently concluded successfully in Shanghai: 12,431 trade visitors - an increase of 20 percent compared to the last staging - took part, with 36 percent of the trade visitors coming from outside of Shanghai. At this year’s ProWine China, some 650 wines and spirits manufacturers, importers and distributors from 37 countries showcased their newest products in the 13 country group exhibits and 5 regional pavilions. As a regional event of the Messe Düsseldorf worldwide wine trade fair portfolio, ProWine China… more
Nov 21, 2016
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded two fairs, Hong Kong Optical Fair and Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) attracting some 35,000 trade buyers. In its 24th edition, the Optical Fair was held from 9th to 11th November, featuring over 780 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. Co-organised with Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, more than 15,000 buyers from 100 countries and regions attended the three-day fair, representing a 2.4% year-on-year increase. The 9th Hong… more
Nov 21, 2016
Two energy industry events, Energy Storage China (ESC) and Clean Energy Expo China (CEEC), will be held co-located in 2017, at China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing, from 29th to 30th March. ESC, founded in 2014 and organised by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai, attracted about 30 exhibitors and 2,186 visitors to the recent edition in May 2016, focusing on technology and applications for the energy storage industry. CEEC, organised by China Electricity Council and Tiger Exhibition Company, was first held in 2008, covering the entire clean energy generation value chain. The latest… more
Nov 21, 2016
Shanghai, 27th October: The sixth edition of All in Print China concluded with record number of visitors, reaching 76,818, an increase of 24% over the previous edition which was held in 2014. The biennial event was held from 18th to 22nd October at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and it featured 724 exhibitors from across the world. The event occupied five indoor and six outdoor halls, covering 80,000 m2 of exhibition space. The main theme was “Discover the Future of Printing” at this edition. There were seven sub-themes showcased at the five-day event: digital pre-printing,… more
Nov 21, 2016
Currently with over 100 members, the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) plans to expand its membership. In discussions with local government, new organisations will need to become members of MACEOS before being granted a license to operate. Separately, MACEOS recently launched its first Professional Exhibition Management and Professional Conference Management course in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, aimed at training the labour force for the growing events industry in Malaysia. Similar programmes will also be held in Penang and Sabah later this… more
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