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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
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
Nov 17, 2016
With business winding down into the holiday season, companies who provide services to the trade show industry continue to score new contracts before the end of the year.
Event technology company, Core-Apps, has been selected to provide mobile apps for Professional Convention Management Association’s signature events in 2017, including the Convening Leaders and Education Conferences.
Core-apps also will support a mobile app help desk and a tech kiosk at both events.
“Our renewed partnership with PCMA is a testament to the great experience the organization has with our team and our platform,”… more
Nov 16, 2016
Emerald Expositions has acquired its third show in the past several weeks - the RFID Journal LIVE! Event - from RFID Journal.
The company also bought National Pavement Expo from AC Business Media and Digital Dealer Conference & Expo from Dealer Communications.
RFID Journal LIVE! is the world’s largest event focused on radio frequency identification (RFID) and related technologies, bringing together buyers, sellers, researchers, academics, consultants and others interested in using RFID technologies to identify, track and manage assets and inventories.
The global market for RFID hardware,… more
Nov 15, 2016
Billed as the ‘world’s largest’ equestrian event - held in Essen, Germany, and drawing 200,000 visitors and 850 exhibitors from 30 nations - a new EQUITANA show will be heading to the United States in 2018.
“EQUITANA USA will become a landmark event - one created with vision and purpose which markets the future of equestrian sports," says Robert Keegan from EQU Expo.
He added, “It is our responsibility as the show producer to set forth practical, professional and socially correct themes in order to awaken new interest and markets around the horse.”
The original EQUITANA trade fair in Germany… more
Nov 15, 2016
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ 2016 IAAPA Attractions Expo, currently running in Orlando, and the 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition both can boast that their largest events in history are this year.
IBIE was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center with more than 1,000 exhibitors - 340 new to IBIE and a 28-percent increase, compared with 2013 - on more than 700,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Attendance also continued its upward trend with more than 23,000 registered attendees - a 9-percent increase, compared with 2013, which also saw a whopping… more
Nov 15, 2016
The largest educational trade show and second-largest education convention in the nation returned to the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center, as more than 9,000 attendees attended the 61st annual Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference and Trade Show Nov. 13-16.
“This is the time that we get to shine for our members,” said Jeff Chambers, OSBA director of Communication Services.
Among the highlights were the18th annual Student Achievement Fair, featuring five performing groups representing each of the OSBA regions, an artwork exhibition and 100 student groups sharing… more
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact