The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) concluded on 23 March 2024 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) with strong results in terms of the exhibition area, and number of exhibitors (1.061) and visitors (45.616 visits).
Expotalent is a foundation initiated by three experienced professionals in the expo-events industry: Gert Jan van den Nieuwenhoff (Ahoy), Ids Boersma (RAI), and Ton Otten (Jaarbeurs).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the award-winning World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre for the year 2023, hosted its first Ramadan Ghabga for members of the media on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Close to 300 delegates from 20 countries and regions attended the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau. The annual event was held at The Parisian Macao and hosted by the Macau Fair & Trade Association.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved the rights for Thailand, a registered candidate, to host the 2029 International Horticultural Expo or “Korat Expo 2029.”
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organisation uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants. It is the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023.
Sustainability is more important than ever for European tourists, and Asian destinations are increasingly harnessing this potential.
ADIPEC will be held in Abu Dhabi on 4-7 November 2024, advancing tangible action across the entire energy value chain, accelerating decarbonisation and advancing the global energy transformation.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, and AsiaWorld-Expo have signed a multi-year Diamond Sponsorship Agreement, underlining AsiaWorld-Expo’s commitment to the ongoing development of the exhibition industry.
With a global range of exhibitors, learning sessions that dig into today’s most pertinent issues and opportunities to build new connections, IMEX Frankfurt 2024 is set to be a show with impact.
Farnborough Internation has purchased a 48 per cent ownership of Automotion Events, the company behind The British Motor Show, to support the brand in growing its automotive portfolio.
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has made a significant stride in its commitment to elevate the nation’s business events industry.
Augsburger Schwabenhallen Messe- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe are the latest new members of AUMA – the association of the German trade fair industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest 32nd edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer research which takes the pulse of the industry.
Last night, beMatrix won the award for 'Best Stand Design' in the category of stands from 30 to 69 square metres.
IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the leading global event on industry transformation through the use of disruptive technologies, will showcase the latest advances and trends in this field.
IMEX Frankfurt 2024 holds up the mirror to the big shifts and changes in the industry by bringing together event professionals.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is proud to announce its 2024 series of regional conferences and co-located events.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is gearing up to host the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Workshop on January 22, 2024, in the presence of Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA).
This article delves into the necessity of agile internal structures within the trade fair industry, emphasizing the importance of embracing digital competencies, restructuring organizational frameworks, and fostering a demand-driven approach.
05.07.2018
From 25-27th June 2018, the 8th Expo Project Fair for International Cooperation (EPFIC 2018), the leading B2B negotiation event for promoting the cooperation of the global exhibition industry, was held successfully in Hangzhou International Expo Center, Hangzhou, China. The event was co-organized by Hangzhou MICE Industry Coordination Office and China International Conference and Exhibition Magazine Agency. The theme was “Globalization·Interconnection·Create new heights of convention and exhibition”. This year, the event reached historical high in terms of B2B docking effect, participants number, and the level of internationalization.
According to statistics, this year, the total
number of EPFIC 2018 participants exceeded 1,200, hitting a record high in the
event’s history, of which more than 150 were trade visitors invited by the
organizing committee. The total area of exhibition was nearly 2,500 square
meters. During the event, 17 meetings and sub forums were held. In addition, 7
annual reports on specific topics of the MICE industry were released and
received very positive feedback from the participants. After 8 years of accumulation, EPFIC has gained a
high reputation in China. This year, EPFIC attracted exhibition bureaus, MICE
associations, and exhibition enterprises from many parts of the country. MICE
organizations in many cities participated in a group, such as the city of
Suzhou, Changsha, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Taiyuan, Yiwu and
others, showing the extensive industry influence and outstanding industry appeal
of EPFIC.
Industry leaders spoke on future
trends
EPFIC 2018 gained huge support from industry
leaders. Chen Xianjin, honorary president of UFI & director general of
National Exhibition Industry Standardization Technology Committee & president of Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Industries Association; Zheng
Zhi, chairman of China Union of City MICE Associations & president of
Xiamen Convention and Exhibition Industry Association, and other industry
leaders participated and gave thought-provoking speeches on future development
trends of the exhibition industry. In addition, there were many senior industry
players attending various sub-forums of the event, including: Master Lecture, Hangzhou
MICE Promotion Meeting, Exclusive B2B Docking Meeting, A Conversation with
Government Convention & Exhibition Projects, Convention & Exhibition Center
Operation and Cooperation Forum, High-end Interview: A Conversation with Top Multinational
Organizers, Overseas Exhibition Forum, Convention & Exhibition M&A
Forum, MICE Exchange Meeting, Convention & Exhibition Education Forum.
Excellent B2B docking effect
This year, in order to improve B2B matchmaking
effect, the EPFIC organizer organized two exclusive B2B Docking Meetings. One
was focused on matching organizers of auto and machinery shows and quality
service suppliers, another was focused on exhibition organizers of other
industry sectors. As B2B docking has been the core service of EPFIC, these two
sessions was set up based on experiences of past editions. The on-site trade
visitors were over 70, and the docking session lasted much longer than
scheduled and achieve remarkable effect. As an
international event, EPFIC 2018 also welcomed speakers from top global
exhibition organizations. Among the speakers were: Mark Cochrane, regional manager Asia-Pacific, UFI; Marsha Flanagan, vice president, International
Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE); Aloysius Arlando, president, AIPC
& CEO, SingEx Holdings, Singapore; Thomas Löffler chief financial officer-Greater China, Messe München
Shanghai Co., Ltd. The three
day event was concluded by the "Golden Five-star" Exhibition Awarding
Ceremony and the “Golden Five-Star Night” Gala Dinner.
Share in Facebook, Twitter or Google+:
TFI - Trade Fairs International - The International Trade Fair Magazine.
© 2006 - 2024 by TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH. All rights reserved. TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH shall accept no responsibility for the contents of external links and other contents.
In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.
Networking typically happens at real, in-person events. But it’s also possible to do it online; it just works a little differently. There are various options available to organisers.
New products and a well-conceived stand design are not the only drivers for a successful presence. Many other factors are also important, but trade fair planners often lose sight of them.
Trade fairs and trade fair companies need to constantly further develop, become more agile and flexible and offer services all year round. New, digital offerings are very important here. With its TrustedTargeting technology, Messe München offers its customers access to leading business-to-business decision-makers on the Internet.