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exhibitions 2014 The first port of call for marine professionals METS Amsterdam has achieved global renown as the largest event of its kind. Exhibitors and B2B visitors from around the world come to Amsterdam RAI and if you are in the marine equipment industry you cannot afford not to join them. There is much more to METS than a trade show alone. The METS brand revolves around conferences and pavilions, spin-off events and a global community.
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Strictly business trade show METS – the Marine Equipment Trade Show – is organised every November in and by Amsterdam RAI. It is the only truly international businessto-business exhibition and has an identity and atmosphere all of its own. • Network with over 20,000 quality visitors from 100+ countries • Join the many companies launching their new products and services • Benefit from METS’ worldwide promotional campaign and increase brand visibility and build brand image
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TRADE TRADE 18-19-20 november 2014 | amsterdam rai | the netherlands
SuperYacht Pavilion: With its own dedicated hall and associated educational and social networking programmes, the SYP is a genuine superyacht experience.
Marina & Yard Pavilion: Dedicated to all kinds of equipment for marinas and boatyards, the MYP attracts owners and operators from around the world.
Construction Material Pavilion: A unique platform for material suppliers to showcase their products, skills and expertise to the global marine leisure industry. This year again with the Material Xperience On Tour, organised by the global network Materia, with 125 innovative raw materials on displays.
For more information: www.metstrade.com
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conferences Major conferences Another factor that gives METS such an international allure are the leading edge conferences that are associated with the METS brand. The Global Superyacht Forum: Amsterdam RAI: Amsterdam RAI, 17-19 November 2014 Organised and presented by The Superyacht Group in association with METS, GSF is the superyacht sector’s leading conference and the largest gathering of key players and important decision makers in the industry. For more information see www.globalsuperyachtforum.com
HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction: Amsterdam RAI, 17 and 18 November 2014 Held every two years since 1969 and now sponsored by top yards such as Feadship and Royal Huisman, this is one of the world’s most appreciated symposiums in the area of yacht building and yacht construction related to scientific developments. A must-attend event of your work in this area. For more information see www.hiswasymposium.com
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference: Istanbul, 2-4 June 2014 The eight edition of the World Marinas Conference will attract more than 400 attendees to an exciting line-up of speakers and events. It will be a great learning and networking opportunity if you are active in the marina and maritime tourism domains. Topics covered will include the emerging markets of the Eastern Med, Black Sea, Middle East, Asia and South America. Breakout sessions will examine marina management and operational practices, revenue maximisation, marina classification, and facility design & engineering. For more program details see www.metstrade.com/wmc
TRADE communities Embracing community The maritime world has a special ambience of its own and this is clearly reflected during the METS show. The sense of community is encouraged all year round by the METStrade website, social media and other initiatives.
METSTRADE Professionals We currently have over 900 fans on Facebook, 1200 Twitter followers and 245 members of the METS group on Linkedin. Come and join us‌ Metstrade @metstrade Metstrade
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Young Professionals Club Since 2011, METS has helped people under the age of 35 working in the marine industry to jumpstart their careers. Young Professionals Club members network and learn from industry leaders onsite and participate in online events, using the LinkedIn group METS Young Professionals Club. The club now has over 300 members and continues to grow.
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Established in 1988 Held in Amsterdam
Visitors of METS are yacht builders, naval architects, repair yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina developers/operators and equipment manufacturers from all around the world.
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Exhibitors: Visitors: 94% intends to visit again 99% recommends visiting Appreciation: 8.4 67% decision makers
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Amsterdam RAI Rens-Jan van Vliet, Sales Manager METSTRADE | PO Box 77777 | 1070 MS | Amsterdam The Netherlands | T +31 20 549 30 60 | F +31 20 549 18 89 | E. metstrade@rai.nl | www.metstrade.com