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Jun 09, 2015
Reed Exhibitions Japan’s 24th edition of the Japan IT Week Spring show recently closed at the Tokyo Big Sight venue recording 10% growth in total exhibition space over its previous edition. A total of 1,487 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions were hosted across 12 specialised exhibitions.
According to Reed, 83,683 trade visitors from the IT industry attended the umbrella show, which included the launch of the inaugural CONSUMER IT PRODUCTS EXPO (C-PEX). Other specialised exhibitions highlighted by Reed on size growth include the IoT/M2M EXPO, INFORMATION SECURITY EXPO, WEB & DIGITAL… more
Jun 09, 2015
The 2015 edition of Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), co-organised by Reed Exhibitions Greater China and the American Gaming Association (AGA), featured 180 exhibitors covering 8,500 m2 of exhibition space. In its 9th edition this year, G2E Asia was held from 19th to 21st May at the Venetian Macao.
Reed expects an increase in visitor attendance this year, recording an increase of 39% and 18% on the first and second day of the show respectively compared to last year’s show. G2E Asia’s conference programme this year focused on gaming updates from existing and emerging markets across the… more
Jun 09, 2015
Taiwan will hold its first metal industry exhibition, International Metal Technology Taiwan, at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (KEC) from 2nd to 4th December 2015. The new show will be support by the Kaohsiung City Government and is organised by Kaigo Co., Ltd.
International Metal Technology Taiwan will feature exhibitors from the entire supply chain of the metal technology sector and focus on technological innovations, foundry technology, surface treatment, heat treatment, castings, forging, molding, joint and cut technology, raw materials, wires and tubes, finished and semi-finished… more
Jun 09, 2015
International exhibition organiser, Tarsus Group, announced the 2016 edition of its Labelexpo India will relocate to another venue, the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. The four-day show will run from 17th to 20th November.
The previous edition of the biennial Labelexpo India took place at Pragati Maidan from 29th October to 1st November 2014 occupying 4,663 m2. The 2014 event also featured 147 exhibitors and 7,927 visitors. According to Tarsus, India Expo Centre is a modern open plan exhibition space situated in a good location, which will benefit both Labelexpo’s exhibitors and visitors… more
Jun 08, 2015
U.K.-based UBM has named Simon Foster, current CEO of UBM EMEA, as CEO of UBM Americas.
Foster takes over for Sally Shankland, who stepped down a few weeks ago and has a new position with McGraw-Hill Education.
“We feel Simon is very well placed to lead the UBM Americas business,” said UBM CEO Tim Cobbold. “He has extensive experience in managing integrations and has deep knowledge of our products, key customers and people in the region, having previously had responsibility for many of these business units.”
Foster will step into his new post June 29 and his focus will be on continuing the… more
Jun 08, 2015
SmithBucklin acquired The Townsend Group, a Chevy Chase, Md.-based advertising, exhibit and sponsorship sales and management organization for associations.
The announcement was made by Henry Givray, president and CEO of SmithBucklin, and Holly Townsend, founder and CEO of The Townsend Group. The addition of The Townsend Group will provide associations with more opportunities for non-dues revenue generation.
The Townsend Group will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SmithBucklin and Holly Townsend will continue as president, reporting to James McNeil, senior vice president at… more
Jun 04, 2015
From very humble beginnings, Dwell on Design has now shattered attendance records, with more than 32,000 attendees on hand checking out 326,000 square feet of exhibit space.
In its 10th year, the show was held at May 29-31 the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“We knew when we started this show that this was not going to be a traditional event,” said Michela O’Connor Abrams, president and CEO of Dwell. “We really wanted to introduce something in the venue space that could bring together builders, architects, designers, and clients. This show is a true conduit between the professions and… more
Jun 03, 2015
UBM has bought the largest health care show in Latin America – Hospitalar – from SPFC Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are delighted to have acquired Hospitalar. It is a "must-attend" show with an increasingly international customer base and will further strengthen our position in Brazil. It also fits very neatly with the wider UBM portfolio and we are excited about the opportunity to leverage UBM's strong position in the Medical Device and Manufacturing sector,” said UBM CEO Tim Cobbold.
He added, “We are already planning to collocate a MD&M show… more
Jun 03, 2015
For the sixth year in row, Trade Show News Network is holding its prestigious and original TSNN Awards program that honors the top fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage Nov. 6-8 in Atlanta.
The list of 50 shows that will be feted during the three-day, celebration-filled weekend can be found below and HERE.
“The Top 50 fastest-growing show winners were chosen by their show’s growth rate between 2012-2014 in attendance and net square footage,” said TSNN President and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Wimberly.
She added, “We are really excited to fete all of the… more
Jun 02, 2015
The 2015 Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum, held May 27 in Washington, D.C., drew more than 200 trade show organizers and suppliers to a packed room at the J.W. Marriott to take part in a day filled with engaging sessions.
In its 14th year, ECEF drew not only a record number of registrants, but also a record number of sponsors and participating publications, according to ECEF Founder Sam Lippman.
“This year has been a great year,” he added.
The full day kicked off bright and early with a keynote by Scott Schenker, general manager, Events and Production Studio,… more
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