First LED & SIGN CHINA Held in Shenzhen
March 19, 2019
The inaugural edition of SIGN China – Shenzhen, LED CHINA – Shenzhen and Digital Signage – Shenzhen concluded last month, held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (SZCEC). The co-located events featured over 550 brands.
Organised by UBM Trust, the co-located shows ran from 21st to 23rd February 2019. Three-day shows attracted a total of 24,039 professional buyers – 3,071 visitors, or 13%, were international buyers from 104 countries and regions. Exhibitors covered a wide range of segments from the sign, LED, and digital signage industries, while visitors were primarily from the LED and advertising fields, but other visitor categories included stage lighting, landscape illumination, transportation, retail security surveillance, and hotel & property management.
The 2019 Future Sign Academy Spring Summit was also held during the exhibition, gathering nearly 2,500 professionals to share information on the latest trends and developments. According to the organiser, the summit provided a platform for the end-users, advertising agencies, systems integrators, designers, professional buyers and media to learn of the latest industry trends.
The co-located shows were originally held annually in Shanghai. The next Shanghai edition will run from 18th to 20th September 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The next Shenzhen edition will return to SZCEC running from 24th to 26th February 2020.
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started.
Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
“Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for."
What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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