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Sep 24, 2012
Landscape and urban design trade exhibition and conference, GreenUrbanScape Asia, will be launched at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre next year running Nov. 7-9. The three-day trade show is jointly organised by Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks), Landscape Industry Association (Singapore) – LIAS, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) and Singex Group. The show will focus on innovations and solutions in all aspects of landscape and urban greenery, including planning, design, construction, and management. Aloysius Arlando, CEO of Singex… more
Sep 24, 2012
i2i Events Group, formerly Emap Connect, announced the acquisition of the Coil Winding, Insulation and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibitions (CWIEME) portfoliofrom private owners Timothy and Joanne House. This is i2i’s first acquisition since its re-branding. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The CWIEME portfolio consists of exhibitions in Germany, China, India and the U.S. – as well as the Inductica Conferences. CWIEME exhibitions serve the industrial technology niche of components for electric motors and transformers. The annual CWIEME Berlinshow was… more
Sep 23, 2012
If trade shows are a reflection of the business sectors they represent, the recently concluded International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at Chicago’s McCormick Place offered up some very good news about manufacturing.   The biennial exhibition posted attendance of 100,200 - the highest number since 2000 - and featured four new emerging technologies.   Peter Eelman, vice president of exhibitions and communications at the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the organization that produces mega event, said he believes that the strong showing of IMTS bodes well… more
Sep 23, 2012
Messe Duesseldorf North America’s Medical Fair India - 19th International Exhibition and Conference on Diagnostic, Medical Technology, Rehabilitation, Medical Equipment and Components, on tap March 8-10 in New Delhi, is set to feature a U.S. pavilion by the company for the first time. The three-day show is organized by Messe Duesseldorf, which runs the massive MEDICA exhibition in Duesseldorf, Germany, and its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf India. “This U.S. Pavilion provides a cost-effective means for companies to enter into or to expand their business in the lucrative… more
Sep 23, 2012
When Reed Exhibitions’ International Vision Expo West recently closed its doors at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, the unaudited tally of eye care professionals attending the event was 12,077, which show management said was on par with last year’s show. The education program also delivered 350 hours of education and drew 3,868 attendees during the four-day event. Final, third-party audited numbers will be available in approximately five weeks. “International Vision Expo West is a healthy, energetic and vibrant event, and the number of loyal and… more
Sep 22, 2012
I read a funny blog post on ‘Did you pack your trade show tool kit?’  It made me think that there are probably a few more items that need to be added to this list to make it complete.   1. Fabric softener mix – I learned from a competitor of mine a few years ago that the best way to remove the static that is on carpets after the plastic is taken off (and after many shoes traverse the booth) is a 50/50 mixture of fabric softener and water. Have a spray bottle and just go to work. It kills the static, smells great and won’t mess up the carpet. You do… more
Sep 19, 2012
The latest report in the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s series, “The Role and Value of Face-to-Face Interaction”, indicated that attendees and exhibitors believe it is vital to meet in person on the showfloor. CEIR surveyed 885 exhibitors and 9,215 attendees about the importance of the face-to-face process in general during each stage in the purchasing process and customer relationships. Attendees placed high importance on face-to-face interactions at all pre-purchase stages, with two-thirds or more ranking these interactions important for investigating,… more
Sep 17, 2012
Liza Mundy, award-winning reporter and New York Times best-selling author of three books including, “The Richer Sex and the Rise of Women’s Economic Power", will be the luncheon speaker at the 2012 In Honor of Women (IHOW) event, which celebrates women who have made an impact in the association industry through their leadership and contributions. The full-day educational program and awards luncheon is Oct. 31 at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, DC.  Mundy will discuss her newest book, “The Richer Sex and the Rise of Women’s Economic Power”, which… more
Sep 17, 2012
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) decided collocating their shows under one roof next year was a good move for both trade groups.   From July 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ASA’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, and AFFTA’s International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, known as IFTD, will be together for the first time. "By joining forces with ICAST and ASA to bring IFTD to Las Vegas in 2013, we are collectively creating what will truly be the largest… more
Sep 17, 2012
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events recently unveiled this year’s recipients of the IAEE Individual Awards.   IAEE’s awards program recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the exhibitions and events industry.   The winners will be honored at the IAEE Annual Networking Luncheon and Awards Presentation to be held during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition Dec. 4-6 in Orlando. "The IAEE Awards Committee looks forward to recognizing these outstanding individuals during Expo! Expo!," said 2012… more
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