Autumn 2014
Message from the Management Team Marhaba and Greetings,
Inside: ⇒ Looking back -
show reviews
⇒ Looking forward -
New Conferences
Welcome to the Autumn edition of The BUZZ, keeping you in the loop with the latest news and updates at Epoc Messe Frankfurt, from a business and social perspective. With the hot and humid summer now a fleeting memory, the office is all but back to full capacity after many took their extended holiday breaks over the last three months.
⇒ Leatherworld
The conference team has already got the season off to a flying start, with the 3rd Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Conference and the BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference kicking off proceedings last month.
⇒ Epoc Messe
Then it’s onto the highly anticipated inaugural GCC Car Modifications Conference this week, while the hugely successful Light Middle East marked the launch of the new season of what will once again be a series of recordbreaking exhibitions.
team on path to success Frankfurt gets behind local SMEs
⇒ Saudi autoafter
market hits top gear
⇒ Team in Focus th
⇒ 100 employee ⇒ Staff News
One notable milestone in the last three months is that we reached the 100 mark of employees at Epoc Messe Frankfurt. We now have 102 employees on board, and will add more team members as we continue to grow our business. It’s shaping up to be another standout year for us, and we would like to once again take this opportunity to show our appreciation for all of your hard work.
⇒ Messe Frankfurt
Art competition
Meanwhile we hope you enjoy this edition of The BUZZ and we encourage you to share your feedback and input to keep this as an interactive platform for all to enjoy. Best regards, The Management Team
Looking back – show reviews
Light Middle East
9th edition Nov. 3 - 5, 2014
Term: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Definition: ‘The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal (bone, joint, or muscle) system of foetuses, infatns, children, adolescents, and young adults.’ The latest developments of the above were in sharp focus at the 3rd edition of the Pediatirc Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, which took place last weekend in Dubai, and as well attended by more than 150 delegates from across the Middle East.
Intersec
17th edition Jan. 18 - 20 , 2015
Paperworld Middle East
5th edition Mar. 2 - 4 , 2015
Leatherworld (NEW!) Middle East
1st edition May 4 - 6 , 2015
Beautyworld Middle East
20th edition May 26 - 28 , 2015
An expert faculty of 21 speakers from all over the world delivered presentations and case studies covering the head to toe (literally) of pediatric orthopaedic surgery, engaging the audience with interactive discussion and lively debates.
The BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference took place in Abu Dhabi immediately after the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, wrapping up a busy couple of weeks for the conference team.
Automechanika Dubai
13th edition June 2 - 4 , 2015
Materials Handling Middle East
8th edition Sept. 14 - 16, 2015
CONFERENCES * Light Middle East Conference Nov. 3 - 5, 2014 * GCC Car (New) Modifications Nov. 24 - 25, 2014 * 1st Virology (New) Conference 2015 * Managing (New) Human Assets in Energy Forum 2015
More than 100 occupational health and hygiene professionals from throughout the region attended the four-day summit, all eager to learn the latest issues that affect worker health and wellbeing. Among the highlights from the 20-strong expert speaker panel was a case study presentation from the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar, and the latest occupational health and safety regulations from the Abu Dhabi Occupational Health & Safety Centre (OSHAD). Another standout show from our rapidly-growing conference team!
The magical Light team has got the new exhibition season off to a flying start with the 9th edition of Light Middle East, having laid down the marker with an amazing show that was capped off with the glittering Light Middle East Awards ceremony.
Automechanika Dubai
13th edition June 2 - 4 , 2015
Materials Handling Middle East
8th edition Sept. 14 - 16, 2015
CONFERENCES * Light Middle East Conference Nov. 3 - 5, 2014 * GCC Car (New) Modifications Nov. 24 - 25, 2014 * 1st Virology (New) Conference 2015 * Managing (New) Human Assets in Energy Forum 2015
The show’s 29 per cent growth in exhibitor numbers – 326 this year – was matched by the 26 per cent year-on-year increase in visitors (6,300) and was a beacon of shining light at the Dubai World Trade Centre. For an event that three years ago was originally planned to be a conference with a few exhibitors on the side, Light Middle East has developed into a full-fledged exhibition, and growing. Another piece of wizardry from Jasmeet and his team….what will they have in store for us next?
Looking forward – New Conferences
Light Middle East
9th edition Nov. 3 - 5, 2014
Not willing to rest on their laurels, the conference team has launched another two targeted shows in its ever-expanding portfolio. Taking place in 2015, the 1st GCC Virology Conference is the first conference of its kind in the Middle East, and will attract a lot of attention with highly relevant topics from how the SARS outbreak was controlled, to the latest diagnostics for the current headline grabbing virus, Ebola.
Intersec
17th edition Jan. 18 - 20 , 2015
Paperworld Middle East
5th edition Mar. 2 - 4 , 2015
The Managing Human Assets in Energy Forum will also take place next year, where regional HR bosses in the energy and utilities industries will come together to strategise on how to attract and retain talent in an industry that needs to employ 120,000 new employees worldwide.
Leatherworld (NEW!) Middle East
1st edition
Leatherworld team on path to success
May 4 - 6 , 2015
Beautyworld Middle East
20th edition May 26 - 28 , 2015
A major milestone for the Leatherworld team occurred last month, when they signed on their first official exhibitor for the show. Italian company Real Piel SRL signed the dotted line on 14 October, and they will soon be joined by more than 120 other exhibitors in the coming months. Congratulations to Mohamad & Co. on their first step to success!
Epoc Messe Frankfurt gets behind local SMEs Automechanika Dubai
13th edition June 2 - 4 , 2015
Materials Handling Middle East
8th edition Sept. 14 - 16, 2015
In September Epoc Messe Frankfurt extended an agreement with Dubai SME that will give UAE start-ups an opportunity to shine at Intersec 2015 free of charge. The ongoing partnership will see a dedicated Dubai SME Pavilion at Intersec for the second year in a row, where ten locally owned small businesses will rub shoulders with the world’s largest safety & security firms. The agreement was signed by Abdul Basit Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME, and Ahmed Pauwels, who said that SMEs are the backbone of our economy, adding: “We are looking at the possibility of extending this agreement across our entire portfolio of nine exhibitions to boost the business potential of the small and medium enterprise sector across a diverse range of industries.”
Saudi auto aftermarket hits top gear CONFERENCES * Light Middle East Conference Nov. 3 - 5, 2014 * GCC Car (New) Modifications Nov. 24 - 25, 2014 * 1st Virology (New) Conference 2015 * Managing (New) Human Assets in Energy Forum 2015
The Saudi automotive aftermarket was in sharp focus in September as Gazi and co. had more than 85 senior industry figures salivating about the Kingdom’s potential business opportunities at the 4th bi-annual Automechanika Dubai Network event. Held at the EMF office, the business lunch was a big success, with two presentations from market experts highlighting the growth of the Saudi autoaftermarket trade, leading to engaging discussions about the capitalising on its unique business climate. Needless to say, the overall feedback from all who attended was very positive, and Saudi will remain a big talking point for the auto aftermarket sector, which is the largest in the Middle East.
Messe Frankfurt Art competition
Name the graveyard We’ve finally come to a winner for the highly anticipated Name the Graveyard competition. By popular vote, the final winning name is MF Bus Stop, submitted by Natalie from marketing, who, for all her creativity, is the proud new owner of a Mont Blanc card holder!
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Can you guess what our in-house contemporary artist is depicting in this latest abstract offering? Send your suggestions to TheBuzz@uae. messefrankurt.com with subject: Messe Frankfurt art competition.
Team in focus - Sponsorship Sailing the seven seas in search of plunder and booty! This edition of Buzz will be featuring the “Trio” our Sponsorship team. Insiders say their secret to landing the big sponsorship deals is to give free hairstyling advice. Steering the vessel from its helm is Arthur Tolentino (middle) - Head of Sponsorship and his comrades Ravi Ramchandni (right side) - Sponsorship Sales Manager and Dishan Isaac (left side) - Sponsorship Sales Manager.
EMF Summer breaks Much of the EMF office spent their well-earned summer holidays in exotic global locations, while others spent memorable moments with family and friends closer to home. Whatever the case, many had sent your favourite moments for us to include in this edition. Here’s a photo collage of your best memories over the summer break.
“Me and my nephew ready to burn rubber on the dance -floor” “My crazy gang” #family Benjamin Redwood
Benjamin Redwood London Fuad trying to prove Newton wrong
Farhat Kazi & Family Prague and Italy
Fuad Firoz Ras Al Kaimah
Ruby de Gracia Turkey
“Way too close for comfort” By Prabin, Africa
Potential road kill!! Gavin and team Jebel Al Jais Loida Vasquez Maldives Jhiezel Casupanan Australia Mark Panesa & Family France
Fighting the Mighty Zambizi Angelica Realubit China
Prabin Prabhakaran
Welcome to our world! Congratulations to Zolaikha and her husband for their second baby, Muhammad Jasem Raeissi who was born on 4th September.
Jasmeet’s second child Mansimar Bakshi arrived on 3rd of July 2014. The proud parents are blessed with another baby girl. Both mom and baby are in good health.
The Messe Maideners - Meet the team Christina Marshall Marketing Manager
Naveed Ahmed Chana Telesales Executive
Muhammad Asim Khan Procurement Manager
Hassan Merchant Team Assistant Conference
Jillaine Casupanan Team Assistant Intersec
Saba Azam Telemarketing Executive
Wajahat Hussain Telesales Manager
Sarah Franco Telemarketing Executive
Nargis Mumtaz Telesales Executive
Tung Son (Tommy) Le Sales Coordinator
Rubesh Kumar Sales Manager
(photo to follow on the next edition)
Saneesh is now a daddy!
The Epoc Messe Frankfurt team continues to grow, and we officially passed the 100th employee mark on the 16th September 2014, when Ms. Saba Azam joined as Telemarketing Executive. The office now employs 102 staff, and counting!
Saneesh and wife’s first born Noor Al Haya arrived on 16th of October. Congratulations!
100th employee