AWISA 2020 on schedule for another success

The AWISA exhibition from 1-4 July 2020 will again be held as the multibillion-dollar International Convention Centre (ICC) at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The Darling Harbour facility has now proven itself to be absolutely world class. In addition, the location has all the benefits for visitors being adjacent to Sydney’s CBD, public transport, hotels, restaurants, harbour cruises and other tourist attractions.

Now Australia’s premier exhibition, convention and entertainment precinct, ICC Sydney is one of the most exciting exhibition spaces in the world with its combination of firstclass facilities, adjacent hotels and inner-city locations.

ICC Sydney has assisted in revolutionising the city’s business and entertainment offering for both locals and visitors. The complex has become a centre of innovation, underpinning Sydney as one of the world’s most desirable exhibition and conference destinations on the international stage.

It is anticipated that AWISA 2020 show will build on the stunning success of the AWISA 2018 held at the same location for the first time. In 2018 the AWISA exhibition broke past records, visitor numbers were up substantially confirming the decision of holding the exhibition back in its traditional home of Sydney.

Following the 2018 show AWISA chairman Brett Ambrose commented that exhibitors were enthusiastic about the venue. Also, the show received recognition as the largest trade show of its type ever held in Australia. Mr Ambrose reported that, from a commercial point-ofview, feedback confirmed that the show venue exceeded expectations, was particularly industry participant-friendly, and certainly on a par with the best of the international European trade shows.

ICC Sydney features a striking contemporary design, purpose built to redefine the convention and exhibition experience, and to showcase the natural beauty of Sydney. The steel-glass complex stretches over three city blocks from Darling Harbour to Haymarket and includes an exhibition centre, convention centre and adjoining a 9000-seat theatre and Australia's largest stage.

AWISA 2020 has booked the equivalent amount of venue space as for AWISA 2018. Again, the show will be staged on two different levels of the ICC. Fortunately, AWISA is a show that has a natural split along product lines. AWISA Wood and Panel Processing, the machinery part of the show, will remain on the lower level, and AWISA Design exhibitors will be housed on the upper level there where there will be the added benefits, including a quieter and dust free environment, ‘refuelling’ stations, plenty of relaxing spaces and meeting places.

Space will also be available for companies to hold their own side events, and for industryrelated trade associations to network. AWISA 2020 will be one of the largest trade shows to be held in Australia this year.

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