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The Indian hospitality sector witnessed strong growth in Q2 (April – June) 2022, primarily driven by demand for weddings and events as well as stellar recovery of corporate travel. The country was amidst the second wave of the pandemic in Q2 2021, which had a significant impact on the performance of the hospitality sector. As a result, Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) witnessed an exponential growth of 339 3 % year-on-year (YoY) in Q2, 2022 over Q2 2021 Furthermore, the sector witnessed a stellar 44.6% growth at a pan-India level in RevPAR compared to Q1 2022 wherein the sector was still emerging from the third wave of the pandemic, according to JLL’s Hotel Momentum India (HMI) Q2, 2022. The demand across the sector soared during Q2 2022 primarily driven by weddings and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), and business travel. Furthermore, corporate MICE demand also witnessed a recovery in the form of corporate off sites, team meetings, training, and soon. The month of August has been quite busy for our team and that’s some good news We were the Media Partner at the recently concluded Mahakumbh of the live events industry – EEMAGINE 2022. Organised by EEMA (Event & Entertainment Management Association), EEMAGINE is a meeting point of country’s best event planners & wedding agencies. You can watch our detailed coverage on our YouTube channel While I write this note, our team is in Mumbai to cover the WoW awards, another event dedicated to the experiential industry. Indian Exhibition Industry Association also organised a full day Leadership Program – ‘WeConnect WeRise’ 2022 at The Lalit, New Delhi, under the aegis of the Women in Leadership Focus Group of IEIA. The programme brought together professionals from the exhibition industry for in depth conversations about their perspectives on addressing important agenda of boosting inclusivity and diversion in the exhibitions sector in India. I am happy to share that Exhibition Showcase has been mandated to curate the entire conference program for the upcoming IESA India Expo Shop 2022. A lot of insightful sessions are planned that include some stellar industry experts as our esteemed speakers I hope that this uptrend that our industry is witnessing, continues to rise and I am keeping my fingers crossed for an even busier September! Reading
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CONTENTS AUGUST 2022 Pg. 22 35 INTERVIEWS Pg. 10 Quick Bytes SISO Announces Next CEO and Management Company Pg. 13 19 NEWS BUZZ Pg. 08 09 Industry In Pictures From The World Of Social Media 10 12th DefExpo To Be Held In Gandhinagar, Gujarat In October 13 Inauguration of 10th Sports India International Expo 2022 16 Exhibition Showcase Talks To Fareeda Cassumbhoy, Group Chief Digital Officer – Pico Far East Holdings 22 25 India International Hospitality Expo Held At Greater Noida 17 Exhibition Showcase Talks To Manoj Thapa, General Manager, Nest Jaipur 26 28 In Conversation With Vibha Bhatia, President (Events), MMACTIV Sci Tech Communications Pvt Ltd 33 35 Pg. 38-39 INSIGHTS Message From The President Sunil More, IESA 34 35 Pg. 40 41 SUSTAINABILITY Pg. 42 TECH NEWS Pg. 43 PEOPLE MATTER Pg. 44 52 GLOBAL NEWS Agri Food Tech Expo Asia Launches Ag Volution For The Future 44 ExCeL London Certified Carbon Neutral On Pathway To Net Zero 45 TFWA Unveils Conference & Workshop Programme 47 Montgomery Group Becomes The First Organiser In The UK To Endorse ESSA Accredited 48 Fira De Barcelona Lands In China With The Management of Two International Trade Fairs 49 Kids India Helps Easy Entry To The Indian Toy Market 19 HKECIA Welcomes Reduction In Hotel Quarantine Requirement And Hopes Hong Kong To Fully Reopen And Reconnect With The World 50 CTICC Launches An All inclusive Sport And Wellness Exhibition, All Sport Expo 52
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Auspire - Australia Day Council WA for their #NAIDOC week Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Understanding Workshop. Held at Fraser Suites Perth, this workshop offered unique insight into the history and culture of Australia's First Peoples, but also hopes and ideas for the future. #Business Events Perth With more than 50,000 cycles manufactured every day, Ludhiana is considered the hub of bicycle manufacturing in India. According to sta s cs, Ludhiana produces over 1.5 crore bicycles per annum with the support of around 4,000 small and medium ancillary units. The upcoming edi on of CFOSE in Ludhiana. #NMI Glimpses of Non Woven Tech Asia 2022 curtain raiser ceremony at Delhi. We thank NWFI, Uniclan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, RSPI, ITTA, Rajshree Fabrics and all associa on who has supported and sponsored the Exhibi on. See you during 23-25 September at Delhi. A warm THANK YOU to the mayor of the city for her kind words and to the Visit Bruges Conven on Bureau for the nice cocktail served to all delegates and for being a great partner during the organisa on of the event.
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#IELAbruges22 The seminar programme for Independent Hotel Show London is now live! From sustainability to staffing to mastering social media, this year's programme of discussions and debates covers a wide range of topics of vital importance to the independent and bou que hotel sector New Sydney Waterfront Co launches Waterfront Whale Tales (11 Aug), a connected trail of Whale Tail sculptures across Sydney's Western Harbour Waterfront. 30 Australian ar sts, 30 large scale sculptures and 30 stories of place.
Mack Brooks Exhibi ons Ltd and Deutsche Messe AG have signed a ten-year contract for EuroBLECH! We are overwhelmed to announce that we will con nue our long-standing partnership with Mack-Brooks as organizer of #EuroBLECH for the next ten years. Such a long contract period is an excep on in the exhibi on business.
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The Smart Na on Expo 2022 press conference was held in MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. This first interna onal 'in-person' tech event will take place from 27 - 29 September 2022 at MITEC. The event is set to draw 20,000 delegates, 450 exhibitors, and brands in 5G applica ons, Smart Ci es, IR4.0, Emerging Technologies, and Solu ons. #MITEC) The #SIL100BERLIN Congress is launched by co-hosts from #IGB and the Swedish Ambassador to Germany in front of a full house. On the agenda - the study of #freshwaters #limnology essen al to solving the #ClimateCrisis and achieving the #globalgoals #sdgs.
IMPACT is pleased to host the successful staging of Unicity's GLIC 2022! #impact #unicity #glic2022 Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman li s her glass and toasts with IMC Sr. Vice President Caron Stover to the first day of VOW Bridal & Formal Las Vegas, the largest bridal and formal exhibi on to debut on the west coast. #Interna onal Market Centers We are looking forward to another amazing collabora on with the Consulates of Sweden, Germany , Canada and Spain ! #FeministForeignPolicy
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Business events have always been a resilient industry where the whole community comes together and work towards the be erment of our industry as a whole. I believe by working together will benefit us all in the long run to deliver the best outcomes. #Malaysia Conven on & Exhibi on Bureau (MyCEB) Cruise Bal c and leading consul ng group COWI have joined forces to develop Sustainable Cruise Indicators that can be used globally to measure environmental sustainability in different cruise regions. With the new tool, measuring sustainability will become easier and more concrete.
#ASSOCHAM in associa on with Afairs is holding a roundtable on Future of Educa on 5.0 for sustainable implementa on & building a strong founda on of the sector. Hon'ble Educa on Minister Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan will be the chief guest for the event. This year IESA is organising a special conference program at the IESA India Expo Shop that aims to bring together thought leaders to discuss about the latest insights from the world of exhibi ons. Qatar has new state of the art tourism developments, significantly boos ng the country’s appeal as a leading holiday des na on. Situated near Lusail City just north of Qatar’s capital, the upcoming 200,000 square metre a rac on - Lusail Winter Wonderland is set to be launched in Qatar later this year. Celebra ng the launch of our first flight from Bengaluru to Kochi! Enjoy a glimpse of our inaugural event, straight from Namma Bengaluru! We will offer double-daily flights in each direc on on the Bengaluru-Kochi sector.
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SISO Announces Next CEO and Management Company
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First EDI Assessment Tool Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) announced that Vinnie (Vincent) Polito has been selected at its next CEO, with his firm VP International chosen to take over as the management company for the organization. The selection was recommended by the SISO Executive Committee who undertook the selection process. The recommendation was unanimously approved by SISO's Board at its August 11, 2022, meeting in Oklahoma City, held in conjunction with the organization's Summer Conference.
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Jenny Matthew, event director for SDUK said “With over 30 years of heritage as a national trade show, SDUK evolves each year to offer the best value to our exhibitors and showcase the very latest advances in technologies and applications for our visitors. After recent challenging years, the time was right to evolve the branding and introduce a new fresh and modern look for SDUK along with some new show plans to meet the business needs of the industry.”
Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), the leading trade exhibition for the visual communications sector, has announced the launch of its 2023 show, with bold new branding that reflects the innovative and creative nature of the sector. A ‘must attend’ event for all those involved in the production of signage and displays, SDUK provides essential advice and learning for business owners to maximise revenues from the opportunities new and existing market sectors provide.
Ÿ Lisa Buchanan – Vice President, Engagement and Digital Strategy
“IAEE is fortunate to have such amazing talent on our team. When one door closes, another opens, and this was the right time to realign staff to play to their strengths,” said IAEE President and CEO, David DuBois, CMP-F, CAE, FASAE, CTA. The IAEE team is comprised of 22 industry professionals whose sole purpose is to advance and support the business of face-to-face events and to enhance the IAEE member experience These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to provide key resources to the global show organizer community and the suppliers that support the exhibition industry ecosystem.
Ÿ Hannah Deters, CEM – Director, Event Management
Ÿ Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM – Senior Vice President, Events and Learning Experiences Ÿ Stacy Powers – Director, Learning Experiences
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Sign & Digital UK Back For 2023
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces the following promotions within the organization following the departure of Scott Craighead, CEM, who is leaving for an opportunity with a destination marketing organization.
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"Following a thorough process to identify preferred attributes for the next leader, solicit proposals and applications based on those criteria, and then identify the best candidate, we are confident that Vinnie is the right individual to take over leadership of SISO," said Cassandra Farrington, SISO Chair. "His extensive industry experience and connections, combined with his history in the lobbying activities that have become so critical to our industry in recent years, make him ideally suited to the challenges and opportunities that define the organization's next chapter." This approval now begins the transition period, which will start with confirmation and signing of a new management contract.
Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) announced the launch of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Assessment Tool. The tool is designed for destination organizations to understand how EDI has been incorporated into operational practices as a basis to improve and integrate performance. The tool was first announced during the association’s 2022 Annual Convention in Toronto. The EDI Assessment Tool is a resource for destination organization members of Destinations International to create intentional EDI goals and track progress in the workplace and the community through data driven metrics. Destinations will have the opportunity to assess workplace dynamics, operations and policies, vendor selection, community engagement, and accessibility related strategies The tool will create awareness and discussion about how to develop and implement intentional EDI strategies for destination organizations of all budget sizes around the globe
DefExpo 2022 is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to achieve self-reliance in defence and achieve export of $5 billion by 2025. India has successfully established itself as an emerging defence manufacturing hub with numerous international orders being bagged by Indian companies in recent years. The Indian Defence industry has been keenly anticipating DefExpo-2022 which is Asia’s largest event in the defence sector. It was postponed in March 2022 due to logistical problems being faced by the participants. As India celebrates its ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, DefExpo 2022 gains further significance with its theme ‘Path to Pride’ invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake in nation building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry.
ndia’s flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems - will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18-22, 2022. The fiveday event will witness three business days followed by two public days. Live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skill set of the Armed Forces, DPSUs and Industry will be held on all five days at Sabarmati River Front through active participation and synchronized efforts at all levels. DefExpo 2022 will be held in a threevenue format across an area of 1+ lakh square metres at Helipad Exhibition Centre; inaugural event and seminars at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre and Live demo at Sabarmati River Front. The exhibition is being planned with events such as Bandhan for forging of partnerships between companies; seminars and webinars showcasing of startups/MSMEs, including cutting-edge technology solutions for future battlefield; Artificial Intelligence in defence; student visits and showcasing Gujarat as an investment destination for aerospace and defence sector, etc.
The Ministry of Defence has introduced numerous policy reforms in recent years such as simplifying industrial licensing process; allowing 74% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through automatic route; release of positive list of items to be procured only from Indian manufacturers; launch of seven new defence companies; Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX); Defence Innovation Start-up Challenge (DISC); Defconnect; Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AiDef) etc. The reforms in defence manufacturing are attracting greater interest from Indian Defence manufacturers and it is therefore anticipated that DefExpo-2022 would attract active participation from Indian Atcompanies.DefExpo-2022, the participants will get an opportunity to showcase their equipment and platforms and also be able to explore the strengths and capabilities of the expanse of Indian Defence industry for forging Business partnerships. The event will help boost investment, expand manufacturing capacities and capabilities, discover avenues for technology absorption.
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Being virtually present at EEMAGINE 2022, Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, stated, “India is big on the services sector, the world is invested in India and Event Industry plays a crucial role in generating livelihood and business opportunities for India. We should support these activities through the Film Facilitation Office.” In addition to this, addressing the questions on the challenges faced by the events industry, Shri Chandra added, “We would welcome a draft of the model policy from EEMA to highlight all the suggestions and make business easier for the industry.
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Akriti Kakar, Asees Kaur, Neha Dhupia, Shruti Seth And Ali Asgar With Their Presence Make EEMAGINE 2022 Larger Than Life 2022 Spotlight Awards
The three-day convention, saw a host of intriguing and industry relevant panel discussions on topics such as, Ecologically, Profitability, Technological Innovation, The future of the live event industry, current challenges and misnomers etc. Among the keynote speakers and panellists featuring over the three days at EEMAGINE 2022 were Roshan Abbas, President, EEMA; Sh. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting; Sh. Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Odisha; Rashmi Dhanwani, Arts professional and Founder, Art X Company; Sabbas Joseph, Founder-Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt Ltd; famous Indian playback singer, Sunidhi Chauhan, Indian cricket commentator and journalist, Harsha Bhogle accompanied by famous author, advertising specialist and his wife, Anita Bhogle, and many more. Giving a closing statement at EEMA’s annual convention EEMAGINE 2022, Roshan Abbas, President EEMA, stated, “This was a very important moment for us as an industry to articulate the future ways of the industry. It was necessary for EEMA as the Apex body to deliberate this stance, build the momentum for future and highlight that the future is bright and holds a great potential for growth and prosperity. We at EEMA, presented a united front in front of the government and we are delighted to have received a warm and welcoming response. Soon, we will be formulating a ‘Model Events Policy’ for the current government’s reference. We at EEMA support every event manager and every event Sharingorganisation.”histhoughts at EEMA’s annual convention EEMAGINE 2022, Siddhartha Chaturvedi, General Secretary of EEMA said, “I am really thankful to my team, industry colleagues that without them this mega event would have not been possible. We at EEMA as the Apex Body are also very grateful to the government for extending their support to the industry in welcoming our challenges and our suggestions for the future growth of the industry. This event after almost 3 years brought everyone together under one roof and made it very special for us.”
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companies, institutions and professionals operating in the events and experiential marketing industry in India—hosted its annual convention over the weekend, at the Hotel Fairmont Jaipur. The three-day celebration, known as the Maha Kumbh of the experiential industry, saw an encouraging response, imbuing participants with the hope that the industry would have better days.
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ntering its sixth edition, Rail India Conference & Expo will unite senior officials from the Indian Railways and rail technology experts from the private sector at Le Meridien, New Delhi from 10 – 11 November 2022. The conference aims to discuss plans, policies and technological advancements that are key to modernising the Indian railway sector. The Indian Railways is on the cusp of a massive transformation, in technological, operational and service fronts. As part of the National Rail Plan for 2030, the sector is expected to create a future-ready railway system by 2030 to bring down logistics costs and ensure 100% electrification of broad gauge rail routes by December 2023. As a part of its railway modernisation plans, Indian Railways is also developing and creating technology in areas such as signalling and telecommunication with 15,000 kms being converted into automatic signalling and 37,000 kms to be fitted with ‘KAVACH’, the domestically developed Train Collision Avoidance HighlightingSystem.thechanging face of Indian railways, the sixth edition of Rail India Conference & Expo will converge members from the railway ministry, decision-makers and valued industry experts to share insightful and actionable views on ‘Changing face of the Indian Railways – Rail Modernisation on the Fast Track’. Arranged into a series of sessions, the two-day event will discuss a wide list of topics that play a consequential role in the modernisation plan of Indian railways, such as: digitalisation on the rise in Indian Railways, rail infrastructure financing & asset monetisation, rolling stock –advancements with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” vision, recent developments in dedicated freight corridor projects, smart coaches, achieving energy efficiency through renewable energy, technological development for modernisation of Indian Railways (rolling stock, bridges, tracks, EMU/MEMU, coaches, etc) and financing, construction and project implementation: scope and opportunities with PPP-BOOT model. The conference will also address topics such as electrification and advanced signalling systems for safer and more efficient railway system, intelligent urban rail transit systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation to enhance operational efficiency, along with an overview of railway projects, achievements and policy support.
EEMA also played host to the EEMAX Global and Spotlight Awards, a prestigious ceremony that recognises excellence in events and experiential marketing in categories such as corporate events, sporting events, wedding & social events, activations, and exhibitions, among others. The Spotlight Awards witnessed power packed performances by the talented duo Toshi & Shaarib, Singer Asees Kaur and child prodigy Steven Samuel Devassey. In addition to this, the EEMAX Global Awards 2022, were hosted by Shruti Seth, and witnessed performances by singer Akriti kakar and Indian actor and stand-up comedian Ali Asgar. The EEMAX Global Awards were also attended by famous Indian actress, model and a coveted Jury member, Neha Dhupia.
In the panel discussion on ‘The Role of Events’ in the Development of Tourism, Sh. Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Odisha, Stated, “Odisha is as cultured and diverse as Rajasthan and EEMA is bringing forward the potential of the events industry to massive heights. The government is also now focusing on the events industry as a major catalyst of tourism. The future looks bright for the industry and there is also a massive need for a policy on the procurement of events just like the policies of procurement of goods and procurement of services.
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Ÿ Sports India Principles and Coaches Meet Ÿ Sports India Forum Meet
Ÿ Sports Goods Manufacturing Forum
– Industry Meet & National Seminar on the Manufacturing Techniques
Inauguration of 10th Sports
Ÿ Sports India Body Building Championship ( Chief Guest renowned bodybuilder, Mr. Mukesh Gehlot)
The famous brands worldwide like Cosco, Shiv Naresh sports pvt ltd, Sport Sun, Syncotts International, Fitness World, National sports, IIM Rohtak, Sports Academy Association of India, Khalsa gymnastic, Balaji sports, Rebound Ace India pvt ltd, Somani Enterprises, GYM TEX and many more leading brands are participating in the Sportexhibition.India2022 is a b2b business platform for the national and international sporting goods and equipment manufacturers to find out the new business opportunities in India. It is a platform for the people, institutions, universities and numerous brands that are involved in the sports, sports business, and sports activities.
ndian Players are creating conjectures Commonwealthin Games 2022; simultaneously India is also strengthening its overall sports management. One step ahead on this path of progress, 10th Sports India International Expo 2022 is being held in Greater Noida. This three day Exhibition is starting from 4th -6th August 2022 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, U.P. The main aim of the event is to make India significant player in the world sports. The main guest of honour for inauguration is Shri Girish Chandra Yadav, Sports and youth affairs Minister, government of Uttar ApartPradesh.fromthis Dr. Somendra Tomar, Minister of State power and alternative energy, government of Uttar Pradesh, Ms. Ekta Vishnoi, director, Fit India Mission is coming forward to share her thoughts on the same. Jointly, it will be organized by Indian Exhibition Services and Sport India foundation. It is supported by Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (SGEPC), Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. The Event is offering 100+ exhibitors worldwide and 5,000+ visitors per day.
Highlights of Exhibition
Ÿ Sport India Conference 2022 –India emerging as Sports Superpower.
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Ÿ Sport India Buyer- Seller Meet–International Business Meet on Sports Goods and Allied Industry
For the business growth of Sports Goods Manufacturers India Expo
According to Mr. Piyush Jain, Secretary, Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), “This Sports Expo is one venue for growth of sports industry in India. Sports stimulate our economic growth as development of the sports sector has a positive impact on our economy, not only in the production of sports goods, but also on the economy as a whole, providing more manpower, due to the fact that involvement in sports increases the quality of life.”
Ÿ Sport India Awards 2022
The ones who are willing to develop sports management in India. It is also an open platform to exchange the views, share the knowledge to promote various sports in AccordingIndia.toMr. Swadesh Kumar, Director, Indian exhibition Services, “Sports is one of the gratifying career prospect of a country with lots of job opportunities. Sports can shape your career as well while making you stronger and more physically active. This Expo will educate the youth about sports as a career and also platform for sports business development in India.”
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he 4-day CentreinauguratedExpoInternationalIndiaHospitality2022wasatIndiaExpoandMart,Greater Noida by Shri B.B. Swain, Secretary MSME, along with Rakesh Kumar, Chairman IEML and Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary MSME with support from the entire hospitality fraternity. The event has been supported since its inception by the industry stalwarts such as Chef Manjit Gill, Chef Davinder Kumar, Amarjeet Ahuja (PPFI), Nitin Nagrale (HPMF) and the inauguration of the fifth edition was no exception. In addition to the representatives from industry bodies, Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapoor also came to support his fellow chefs and hoteliers. In the words of vision(IEML),MartExpositionIndiaChairman,Kumar,RakeshLimited“Ouristo bridge the gap between the MSME players and hotels, restaurants and resorts business. IHE as a platform is tailor-made for the small and medium entrepreneurs and has been recognised as such by the MSME ministry as well as the ministry of tourism, ODOP (One District, One Product) Programme by the Government of UP. It has also been approved by NSIC (National Small Industry Corporation) and the Export Promotion Council for Handicraft “IHE(EPCH).”ismuch more than an exhibition, it is also a knowledge hub for professionals engaged in the food and hospitality sector, which is evident by the extensive conclave program designed as a part of the IHE Conclave.” he added. “Yesterday we achieved the landmark of 1 crore registrations for MSME, which is quite an achievement for us. Out of that, close to 20% belong to hotels or hospitality.”, added Shri B.B. Swain, reinforcing the support for the expo.
The IHE Conclave hosted hospitality leaders such Greesh Bindra (Vice (Operations),PresidentTheSuryaa New Delhi), Anirban Sarkar (General Manager, Radisson Blu, Greater Noida), Sharad Upadhyay (General Manager, Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida), Shrikant Wakharkar (General Manager and Area Vice-President (North), Hyatt Hotels), Abinash Manghani (CEO, WelcomHeritage), Ramit Sethi (Founder, Seclude), Mehul Sharma (Founder & CEO, Signum Hotels & Resorts) Ravitej Nath, (Director, Karma Chalets, and Director and Corporate Chef, Spice Lab Tokyo) and many others. The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) also kickstarted its 3-day Young Chef Culinary Challenge which saw hundreds of young hospitality students showcase their culinary art. With a packed Day 1, the expo is all set to welcome more interested guests and industry professionals over the next 3 days.
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Fastest-growing UK Companies In India Clock A Growth of Over 36%, UK-India Trade Set To Double By Thornton
The report was launched by HE Alex Ellis CMG, High Commissioner of UK to India, Chandrajit Banerjee, DG –CII, Vishesh C. Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat and Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Partner and India-UK Corridor Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat in New Delhi in the presence of over 50 dignitaries, industry and government representatives from the UK and India. Speaking at the event, HE Alexander Ellis CMG British the“IndiaRepublicCommissionerHightotheofIndiasaidhasbeenoneofUK’smost important partners in the journey of 75 years. The ‘living bridge’ between our countries is set to transform into a stronger bond as we continue to fight the pandemic together and address the challenges to our security in both the physical and digital worlds. Our shared focus will be on strengthening the economic relationship between the two nations for a more secure and prosperous decade ahead.”
s India and the UK collaborate for economic growth against a backdrop of global disruptions, Grant Thornton Bharat launches the second edition of Britain Meets India (BMI) Report 2022, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), supported by the UK’s Department of International Trade (DIT). Through primary research, the report identifies 618 UK companies in India and how they are growing and contributing to the economy and job creation.
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“The report has highlighted several new emerging sectors and I hope we will derive qualitative outcomes that nurture opportunities for companies in India and the UK. We continue to work closely with the governments and businesses on both sides and leverage the strengths of UK companies to deepen our trade relationship,” said Director General Chandrajit Banerjee, Confederation of Indian Industry. “Trade between India and the UK is expected to double by 2030 from current levels – based on dynamic connections between people of both countries, investment in technology, diversification of global supply chains and overall ease of doing business.” said Vishesh C. Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat. “Grant Thornton firms in India and the UK have been helping companies in the corridor grow and expand for over three decades – we are now at a juncture where we have an opportunity for real change in the narrative. India can not only provide a growth platform for UK companies but can also help them become more competitive globally,” added AccordingChandiok.tothereport, 618 UK companies have been identified in India that together employ approximately 4.66 lakh people and have a combined turnover of INR 3,634.9 billion. 58 of these 618 companies featured in the report’s Growth Tracker (companies with turnover greater than INR 500 million and 10% y-o-y growth) – these fast-growing UK companies achieved an average growth of 36.3%, which is a 10% jump from 2021 where fast-growing UK companies clocked an average growth rate of 26%.
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Ÿ Limited visitor offer covering travel and accommodation costs Ÿ Indian market experiencing high rates of growthhecountdown has started: the eighth edition of Kids India takes places from 15 to 17 September 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. It is regarded as India’s most important international B2B fair for toys, children’s products and sports goods. Since the previous exhibition in 2019, India has become even more attractive as a market for the toys industry. Kids India offers participating toy businesses at home and abroad the ideal framework for a market launch and for building their business Internationalrelationships.trade visitors may be able to take advantage of a limited travel cost scheme, allowing them even more scope to just relax and enjoy the fair. In addition, a wide-ranging programme of conferences and podium discussions will be running across all three days of the Fullevent.trade fair programme in Mumbai As a supporter of Kids India, the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (SGEPC) has a special offer available. The ‘Hosted Buyer Programme’ is available for a limited number of international buyers. Amongst other benefits, this programme covers the full cost of a return ticket from the visitor’s home country to Mumbai for arrival on 14 September 2022. Hotel accommodation in Mumbai for two nights is also included. At the fair itself, special ‘Decision-maker meetings’ are arranged for the visitors, providing direct contact with those responsible for sales in relevant organisations. Anyone interested in this offer will find an application form for the ‘Hosted Buyer Programme’ on the Kids India website. More wide-ranging than ever The market for toys in India is experiencing rapid growth at present. Forecasts suggest that for the period to 2024, sales will rise by 10 to 15% a year – way above the global average. The attractiveness of the market will be reflected at Kids India. From global brands to local players and newcomers, over 130 exhibitors from many different product categories will be presenting their innovative goods at the event. Alongside classic toys such as goods for babies and infants, dolls and plush fabric products, wooden toys and modelling, the varied product range also includes fields such as electronic and learning toys.
Complementing this world of products will be sports goods, playground equipment, school supplies and creative design products from the fields of craft and painting. And across all three days there will be a comprehensive conference programme with high quality speakers and interactive podium
“Thediscussions.anticipation is huge – India is still a very exciting place for the toy industry,” comments Christian Ulrich, Spokesperson of the Executive Board of Spielwarenmesse eG. “Kids India is a door-opener where interested businesses are given easy access to this market and can get to know its special characteristics from within.” Helps Easy Entry To The Toy
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ES. Please tell us about your journey in the MICE industry. Fareeda Cassumbhoy. My journey in the MICE industry started recently when I joined Pico in 2018. Previously I spent over 20 years in global 4As and independent online media agencies, transforming brands and enterprises. Rising from a Brand Strategist to being a Chief Strategy Officer for an Online Media Agency, in charge of one of the first Data Technology Centre in China. Now, as Chief Digital Officer for Pico Group, where I oversee Business and Digital ES.Transformation.Pleasetellus about your current role in your Fareedaorganization.Cassumbhoy. As the Chief Digital Officer for the Pico Group. Many people know Pico as a longstanding
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Emracing The Future With Technology At The Forefront
Fareeda Cassumbhoy. We have already witnessed a huge learning curve in how virtual events are put on. From the beginning, you could see many organisers simply
ES. What are your views on the digital trends in MICE Fareedaindustry?Cassumbhoy.
When I joined the MICE industry it was easy to see an industry ripe for digital transformation, with lots of legacy solutions in place. Whether it is at the operational level, or in marketing tactics, there is a lot of effort and investment happening in the MICE industry, but it is always worth asking – are we really transforming the way we do business? Or are we simply translating things into a digital format. In that regard, we have a long way to go. Especially when you think of the MICE industry is an industry of industries, we interact with all types of businesses, and the opportunities are all around us. ES. How can technology help the industry going forward?
Fareeda Cassumbhoy. In terms of Metaverse, as a ten-year trend, the applications are still taking shape in exciting new ways every day. One way to think of the metaverse is as a conceptual framework that enables more offline to online hybrid experiences – that is good for our industry which is increasingly shifting towards hybrid events….
Fareeda Cassumbhoy. Efficiency, agility, Data-Driven intelligence, improved experience The key to an enjoyable experience being customer-centric but only data-driven, deep customer understanding can allow agency and brands understand the What, How and Why, behind customer actions and help the great the best ‘When’ to deliver the most relevant brand activations that drive meaningful conversions. ES. What is your take on multiverse and its various dimensions that can align with our industry?
partner for exhibition & event services. A few years before I joined, our leadership was already sounding the call to Go Digital, but my role represents a formal and concerted effort towards Digital Transformation. The scope of the transformation includes building backbone infrastructure of the entire digital operations, develop digital products and services, design new Digital Business Models.
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ES. What are some of your takeaways of virtual shows?
Pico has helped our clients create unforgettable in-person brand activations for half a century. The ingredients are the same and the focus on the individual remains no matter if it is offline, online or in the metaverse. What Metaverse brings is a chance to know the customer better, their tastes and interests -even before they know themselves- making each event more impactful not only to our clients but also to our customers. Metaverse is also where we want to bring our measurement capabilities into the future. Leveraging on the shift to virtual during the covid period
ESG is the need of the future. It is the trend that we see the world moving towards. As we see from Millennials to Gen Z, sustainability and our ability to survival have become increasingly the top concern from first to developing countries. There is a need to do meaningful ESG, not just making a brand statement, and ensure that ESG is not just the responsibility of one individual, one team or department but a program that touches all corners of not only PICO but also our client's business and industries.
translating their programmes and content into digital format. It was easy to see that people simply do not have the same stamina for screen time, and it is harder to engage compared to face-to-face. We slowly saw the durations decrease as organisers realised so-called online attendees are not actually paying attention at all. It has become more apparent when the audience is not engaged – or worse – that the organiser has not successfully found the right audience at all! Data and its impact on all aspects of experience deliver, such as measurement & programming, cannot be more apparent. However, we were also able to use data to verify to identify so common event best practices that stays true even beyond just virtual events. This allows us to create our Pico ExQ™ – The AI Accelerated Analytics Calculator ™ to provide relevant data insights such as: 1. Keeping agendas around 5 hours 2. September being best time for events 3. Online events tend to have better attendance at the mid of the week whereas in person events tend to increase in attendance as the weekend approaches ES. What dimensions can Data Analytics, CRM and ESG play in respect to virtual shows? Fareeda Cassumbhoy. The trap to avoid falling into is to think that – “more data = better insights”
Although the bar is higher for engagement, the data that is available is potentially more detailed, but it really comes down to Experience Design – if the organiser is not clear on who they trying to reach, and what they want that person to take away from the experience, then no amount of data can help.
I see this as part of general trend of brands moving away from attention to focusing the overall experience of the customer. Brands who are consistently focused on providing new value to their customers, rather than chasing the latest trend.
We are already seeing these trends today. Custom design virtual experiences that are designed for platforms like Zoom, using its native functions and interface design to create unique team bonding moments. On the other hand, the blending of the virtual and the physical such as the recent Australia Open NFT campaign, is creating a completely new way for the virtual audience to be engage.
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CRM, with the emergence of blockchain and NFT (nonfungible tokens), is on the verge of a renaissance period. The 1:1 nature of the NFTs, it allows brands to access and engage their customers directly through their wallets. This will no doubt increase the quality and creativity of CRM content making CRM more personal and fulfilling for customers. All of this means that there will be an increasingly need for better data analytics for transparency, accountability, and ongoing ES.optimization.Whatare the big upcoming trends you foresee in the virtual events and something that has impressed you in this Fareedadomain?Cassumbhoy.
ES. What are the emerging opportunities and threats in MICE Fareedaindustry?Cassumbhoy.
With the growth of virtual events, our concept of ‘event’ is changing, online seminar to me seems like an outdated term, which may go away, like teleconference, and telecommuting. One can imagine the landscape threatened by disruption, but I prefer to see a new landscape of opportunities. Currently, anyone can organise an ‘event’, anyone can grow an audience. For instance, online learning platforms and content are much more engaging than the typical online seminar. What this means is that data analytics will become ever more important to understand not only what our customer are doing but how they are feeling – their entire experience with the brand. Therefore, I created the Pico ExQ ™ A.I. algorithm to measure the iQ of the experiences the PICO was creating for our clients. The biggest trend that I see facing the industry is complacency. As other sectors of advertising head turn more data and trackability, the MICE industry is still at is beginning stages of our transformation journey. However, as the end point and starting point of the customer journey, the MICE industry has the best potential to begin the crack the multi-dimensional layers of human experience.
ES. What message would you like to share with the industry? Fareeda Cassumbhoy. If you cannot measure, you cannot understand. If you cannot understand, you cannot improve. Experience Analytics is the key differentiator.
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ES. What are your upcoming plans? Fareeda Cassumbhoy. Since before the pandemic, I have already been developing ways to measure the impact of events and experiences. As the pandemic went on, Pico has quick to developed innovated ways to measure experience for organisers, brands, and venues in the new era of channelagnostic experiences. Having run over hundreds of virtual events in the past two years, we see promising results in our results, and we plan to roll out our Pico ExQ ™ pilot programs across our global markets as well as our PICO Ifclients.youare interested, you can check out our newest Pico ExQ ™ [Link] calculator and see how your event scores again our internal benchmarks. Check it out!
ES. How did you get into the hospitality industry? Please tell us about your professional journey so far in this industry?
Manoj Thapa. To tell you the truth, I am an accidental hotelier. I was very keen to join Indian Army and did cleared my Combined Defence Service exam and went to Allahabad for SSB. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clear it because of knee injury. As destiny would prevail, through one of my father’s friend who was security officer in Hyatt, I got to know about JET training program in Hyatt Regency Delhi. I did my one and a half years training with them and continued working for twelve years reaching the designation of banquet sales Whilemanager.Iworked in Hyatt, I experienced the very essence of hospitality. I think since then I got attracted towards the hotels and finally ended up as a hospitality professional. Today, I have over 35 years’ experience in the industry and in this long span of time I should say that I am fortunate enough to get ample opportunities to work with major hotel brands including four years at The Claridges Hotel and Resort New Delhi, three years at Svelte Hotels and To Manoj Thapa, General Manager, Nest Jaipur
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ES. Are there any fascinating tidbits about the hotel that you could share? Maybe some background information? Have there been any special events on the property? Manoj Thapa. Nest Jaipur is a modern property with a tinge of royal Rajasthani architecture. Aiming to impress the visitors from the point they enter the property, we kept a vast 9 acre open before they stepped in the lobby. The wide open space at lobby cum reception is designed to make our guests feel that they are at the perfect place for vacation, staycation or an event. The strategically arranged modern furniture in classy pink settings is targeted to make the space comfortable for casual and semi-formal meetings. Darpan, the spectacular gathering space of the property, inspired by Abhaneri Stepwell is adorned with 18000 pieces of mirror which reflect the top and give a feel of a stepwell. Since the very day of the inception, the hotel witnessed many mega events such as destination weddings and corporate events. In one of the corporate event in the month of June, cricketer Piyush Chawla and Bollywood star Suniel Shetty marked their presence and even tried few shots on the field.
ES. How are hotels maximizing the opportunities now that travel is back? Manoj Thapa. Hospitality is all about special experiences which create great memories. A hotel should be capable of catering its guests with such experience as they want their hotel to be an escape into another world with luxe ambience, comfy stay, delectable food, personalised service and unforgettable memories. We at Nest Jaipur are closely working with our marketing team to highlight the premium services with luxury stay we are offering to our customers in their regular communication to visitors and on social media. For offline marketing strategy, we are engaging with a lot of travel agents, event planners, and wedding planners along with participation in major travel and hospitality events. As social media and online reputation is equally important, we stay active on facebook and insta with our lucrative offers and services. In addition to regular practices, we are also reaching out to social media influencers like bloggers, youtubers, instagrammers, etc.
ES. In addition to guest behaviour evolving continuously, the pandemic has accelerated it. In the course of your experience with your guests, what behavioural changes have you observed?
Personal Suites New Delhi and five years at Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi at the airport. I took care of operations and standards, strategy and business growth, guest relations and community outreach while serving as the general manager of these hotel chains. I have specialization in leading hotel operations, food & beverage department and revenue optimization with a flair in standardizing operation processes and promoting business in critical markets. Prior to joining Nest Jaipur I was working as a Consulting General Manager with Cabana Resort and Spa, Jalandhar.
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I am a self-motivated person that keeps me going in every phase. I always prefer to have half an hour for contemplating the things I have in hand at both professional and personal level and accordingly act to execute. Also my disciplined lifestyle and being from an Army background supports me to excel by putting my full energy at work.
ES. Would you like to share any message with the industry? Manoj Thapa. Since we are in the hospitality sector, we should be committed to our guests and our prime focus should be on creating memorable experiences for them to retain them forever.
ES. What has been your approach to ensuring consistency when it comes to service? Manoj Thapa. We are in the business of serving guests where experience is the key. With acute competition around, the best way to set yourself apart is to offer unparalleled experience with consistency in service. Having said that, since you are dealing with human intervention, it is more often that the detailing falls through the crack and consistency erode. To avoid that, we ensure that we set our brand standards and ensure every individual go through it extensively. Staff training is beefed up at every level and wherever required, a cross exposure is enforced among support department. To ensure consistency each customer is treated like a loyal, long time valued guest in every interaction with the team. Standard operating procedures are followed in every task performed by the team member.
ES. How do you overcome the difficulty of planning and executing the events? Please share your experience on some of the events you've recently hosted at your venue. Manoj Thapa. I am an organised person by nature and that helps me a lot when I lead an event organising team. I personally meet with the guest to understand the requirements and strategize accordingly. Also we have all the essence required to meet the demands of guests like conference rooms, banquets, dedicated internet lines for conferences at a very economical pricing and high speed internet available in every corner of the hotel. Out of several destination weddings being hosted at our resort where many have shared their memorable experiences on trip advisor as well on our Instagram page, one specific incident was of Mr. Dipesh Mehta from Mumbai who actually came to book spill over rooms in our resort. However, he was so much impressed by the hospitality rendered to him and the eye for detail during the course of finalization that he shifted the entire groom side stay and functions in our hotel. Our team core value of constantly be present and active in establishing relationship played a major role.
ES. How do you balance work and leisure to be at the top of your Manojgame?Thapa.
ES. What novelties shall we be expecting at The Nest Jaipur Luxury Resort this year? Manoj Thapa. We will soon open our Bar along with a highend spa. The upcoming spa will be a 4000 sq. Ft. of complete rejuvenation space including a well-equipped fitness centre. Apart from all of this, our rooftop bar BARSAAT would be a state of the art restro-bar featuring remarkable interiors and some wide varieties of national and international brands. The work on the restro-bar is going on full swing and we are hopeful to open on fall of 2022.
Manoj Thapa. People are travelling a lot but with an alert in their minds. They are cautious and aware like never before and completely following new travelling norms. They are preferring hotels with contactless services, stringent safety protocols and a higher standard of operational excellence to ensure their safety.
ES. Tell us about the other features and facilities that sets Adelaide Convention Centre apart from other venues. Martin Radcliffe. “I’d like to highlight four areas in this regard – sustainability; industry & innovation partnerships; technology advancements; and food philosophy. Adelaide Convention Centre is one of the few venues in the world that has achieved EarthCheck Platinum status. This is a leading –and vigorous – sustainability certification, which reflects our ongoing commitment and activities across key areas such as water conservation, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and minimising waste to landfill. We are extremely well-positioned to support our clients in delivering sustainable and Carbon neutral events. Adelaide Convention Centre sits proudly in the centre of Adelaide’s ‘Innovation Corridor’. A world leading BioMed precinct is on one side, and to the other side – two world-class Universities. Adjacent to our universities is Lot Fourteen, a curated business, innovation and knowledge precinct, with occupants including Amazon, Google Cloud and the Australian Space Agency. Also, recently we have a direct rail connection to the Tonsley Showcase
ES. You have had a wide range of leading roles in this industry for more than two decades, what was your motivation? How are you settling in to your new job Martin Radcliffe. “I am very passionate about destination marketing (in this case, Adelaide, South Australia), and likewise the events and hospitality industries. This job allows me the ability to work across all three, which I love. I am settling in very well. As part of the wider Adelaide Venue Management portfolio (also incorporating Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium, and an off-site catering business) Adelaide Convention Centre has long been a very well-run and innovative venue, testament to the great team we have here. My focus now is continuing the strong initiatives and practices we have in place, whilst maximising further opportunities to excel and grow.”
ES. What made you to fall in love with this industry? Please share with us about your early life and Martincareer.Radcliffe. ‘My first insight into this industry was with the Hilton group in the UK. Here I was responsible for sales at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, then one of the UK’s leading convention hotels. I really enjoyed how this hotel was so central to the wider destination, and how I could play a part in supporting a client to achieve their ambitions for each event. It was really rewarding to see the end result for the client, hotel and city.”
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Talks To Martin Radcliffe General Manager, Adelaide ConventionCentre
ES. Adelaide Convention Centre is located in one of the most-visited cities in the world primarily driven by tourism, major events, and convention traffic, please share your key responsibilities for hosting a safe and successful events and providing seamless experience to the attendees. Martin Radcliffe. “Adelaide is extremely accessible. Just 15 minutes from the airport and central to a highly walkable city, with major tourist attractions within touching distance and world famous wineries just a short drive away. Combined with Adelaide’s very low crime rate, this makes for an easy, enjoyable and safe delegate experience. Our event managers work very closely with each client on event design – across the key areas of technology, sustainability, food & beverage, logistics, and marketing – to ensure that not only does the event meet with expectations of the client and delegates, but also that it is designed to facilitate the strongest possible attendance.”
ES. Name some major events hosted recently by ACC? Martin Radcliffe. As with other successful centres, there are many!
Martin Radcliffe “Each day is very different! However, typically I will spend the early morning getting round to see the different departments across the centre, and checking in on events in house. Then it is into meetings both at the centre and off site. In the late afternoon and early evening I often participate in industry events, or use the time for planning and Eadmin.”S.Ona
Martin Radcliffe. “We are in the business of adding magic to events, so creativity and innovation should be central to all we do ”
Innovation District, home to 1,700+ innovators, 35 businesses, and some 8,000 students. We have working partnerships across all areas to attract and host relevant conventions and events. As we look to the future, ours is a venue that places great importance on advancing technology in supporting the visions of our clients. Our new technology production suite has been designed to streamline the planning process, providing clients with a real time walk through of their desired event - layout, AV, theming etc. Our customised virtual site inspections allow clients to understand the venue from a remote vantage point, which is particularly useful as they discuss the events with peers and stakeholders located interstate and overseas. Finally, we have our food philosophy ‘Honest Goodness’. This was designed during a period when health and wellbeing is at the forefront of people’s minds. Our menus make nature the hero, placing a strong emphasis on minimal intervention foods and the conscious reduction of processed elements. 97% of featured produce is sourced from local, sustainable environments, ensuring guests experience the best of South Australia.”
Ÿ International Hydrogen Conference – showcasing South Australia’s leading proactive stance on renewable energy sources
ES. The pandemic is a big reminder that, despite the best laid plans, there is much beyond our control. How Adelaide Convention Centre armed itself to increase adaptability in the New normal? Martin Radcliffe. “Clearly, over the last 2 3 years people’s lives have changed beyond recognition. For our clients, the need for communication has increased and requirements have evolved. This calls for a flexible and accommodating approach from the Adelaide Convention Centre. Our objective is to work in close partnership with our clients and convenors. With their ‘vision’ at the very centre of all activity linked to confirming, planning, and delivery of a successful event. We apply flexible terms, including ensuring we align with a planning milestones with the key details and confirmations we all need to work toward a successful event. Whilst we have working procedures, at the end of the day we are in the business of making things happen for our clients … whether the request is large or small.”
Ÿ International Astronautical Conference – South Australia is a world leader in this regard, with Adelaide home to the Australian Space Agency ES. What does your typical workday look like?
A few specific examples from recent years of major events that relate to our state’s primary areas of speciality include:
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ES. What would you say to the industry if you had one message and one piece of advice to give?
Ÿ Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference & Exhibition - a logical alignment given South Australia is responsible for such a high proportion of Australia’s wine production and exports
personal note, we are curious to know what keeps you busy when you are away from work? Please tell us about your hobbies and other activities that you would love to do at Mhome.artin Radcliffe. “ I love sport, in particular soccer, and much of my spare time is spent coaching women’s soccer at one of Adelaide’s leading professional clubs. I also play soccer for an amateur club. Outside of my working day, and in a voluntary capacity, I am Chairman of Adelaide Hills Tourism, representing one of Australia’s most appealing and diverse wine regions. This aligns with my other passion – great food and wine!”
Ÿ OzWater – aligned with South Australia’s pioneering practices in water management
Exhibition Showcase Talks To Pallavi Mehra, Group Director & Publisher, Travel Trends Today
Pallavi Mehra. There is a crying need to have more female in leadership positions in order to not only bridge the genderequality gap but also to enhance efficiency and productivity across industries. Studies have underlined that companies with female leadership at the top have performed better overall. It’s an established fact that women Head of States have tackled the pandemic situation better than their male counterparts. The general perception now is that women leaders are pragmatic and decisive with a clear vision.
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ES. What are the benefits of having a more diverse workforce, especially in senior management positions?
ES. What were the key career experiences that really shaped the way you are now as a leader? Pallavi Mehra. There’s been some learning at every step of my career journey spanning over the last two decades. My first job at the airport working for United Airlines taught me how to be a resourceful individual in a challenging environment through customer service, working odd hours, handling unforeseen situations, keeping and maintain calm and most importantly, working as a team. Along the way, I have been fortunate to work with quite a few industry stalwarts and leaders who have corrected me, encourage me and inspired me, teaching me how to be fearless and resourceful, observant and learner, problem solver, deliver results and impacts and so much more.
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ES. What have been some of the major milestones in your career? If you were able to share any of them with us, which ones would they be? Pallavi Mehra. The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdowns and shutdowns, disruptions, mayhem and the logistical constraints everywhere where unprecedented. So was the total shutdown of economic activities globally. Never before did the world witness the total shutdowns of factories, industrial sectors, transports of every means. There was extraordinary confusion surrounding the resumption of businesses. Be an agent of change. The problems never solve on their own. Overcoming that hesitation and giving a restart to physical events and face to face meetings in early 2021 was so much bigger than what meets the eye. We were the first to do that paved the way to the resumptions of exhibitions and events, not only in the country but also globally. In March 2021, we executed buyer-seller meets for our Jewelry portfolio clients where we used the hotel rooms as exhibit area. We invited select buyers from the cities where these meets were conducted. This was followed by SATTE 2021 that was widely hailed as the first international standard travel expo to take place anywhere in the world. The show gave industry, stakeholders and businesses, trade, confidence to open to travel and tourism. The show galvanized the industry like never before, playing the role of catalyst in helping the industry overcome the pandemic induced challenges and garnering support from private sector stakeholders, industry bodies to Government of India. Almost all Indian states participated in the edition. Despite the absence of scheduled air travel, international destinations that could come, came. The footfall during the event days were overwhelming.
ES. On another note, we would like to know about your hobbies, what keeps you busy when you are away from work?
ES. What is the best part of your job?
Pallavi Mehra. Mt ‘me time’ is very important to me. It helps me rejuvenate and recharge. I also love to pamper myself once in a while, bury in a good fiction and spend time with friends over a nice meal or coffee.
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Pallavi Mehra. Mine is a very service intensive industry. Therefore, there is tremendous amount of client interactions. So meeting and interacting with people, listening to their inputs and solving problems, if any, are the best part of my job and keeps me going. And I have a great team at Informa Markets in India to back me up.
India.conferenceexhibitionsassociatedprofessionalswiththeandsectorsinIamdelighted to share that Ms. Himani Gulati, Director, Mex Exhibitions is the Co-chair. Our group members comprise of dynamic women leaders who have worked their ways through various challenges but have kept clear on their Theobjectives.purpose of our group is to work towards the mission of empowering women in the exhibitions industry and also help nurture the next generation of female leaders. We have three-point mission or focus - Attract, Educate and Empower. We shall be preparing inclusive programs and would request support from all IEIA members to encourage their women colleagues to be part of our forthcoming activities and educational programmes.
Pallavi Mehra. Have confidence in yourself. Don’t hesitate to seek help when in need. And most importantly, don’t get drowned in failures, be the springboard and bounce back.
ES. What is one of the hardest challenges that you’ve come up against and what did it teach you?
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Pallavi Mehra. The havoc that Covid-19 pandemic created was extraordinary and unprecedented. It tested us as individual, as colleagues, as industry stakeholders, as leaders, and in so many more ways. Our decision to bring exhibitions and events back to venues in the midst of a raging pandemic was the hardest thing. But so was the industry response. It was equally unexpected and overwhelming. Cliched as it may sound, but it taught us in spirit and not just in letter, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough gets gets going.’ We, at Informa Markets in India, proved to be one hell of a team that gave the events and exhibition industry, across the globe, confidence to get back to physical shows sooner than
Asia’s Most Comprehensive Media Pla orm For MICE ES. Would you like to share your thoughts on the "Women in Leadership" initiative organized by IEIA? Pallavi Mehra. Although there have been discussions for greater gender equality at workplace and in society, women are still lagging far behind in representation, particularly in leadership positions. Organisations have a responsibility for creating better policies and opportunities for women. IEIA, as the apex body for Exhibition Industry in India, understands the impact of greater gender equality and women’s empowerment would also. At the same, women also needs to come forward and overcome the challenges coming between her and career Plsgrowth.share your thoughts on the appointment by IEIA as the Chair of the Focus Group on Women In Leadership I am happy to convey my gratitude to IEIA leadership for giving me the opportunity to Chair the FOCUS GROUP on Women In Leadership for female
ES. What one piece of advice would you give any aspiring female business leaders reading this?
Regarding significant accomplishments made over the years: Early in my career, I was given the best outstanding performance & best employee award when I was tasked with leading, overseeing, and directing others on a significant project. And in another situation, I was assigned a supervisory position where I was expected to provide advice, assistance, and direction to other official leaders. This was a key turning point in my career and a learning opportunity for me. The most significant accomplishment of my career was to use strategic bidding to win some prestigious international conferences for India. In addition, I successfully completed an offshore project without any prior knowledge of the subject and received laurels from the management, and, most importantly, pushed myself to pick up the intricacies of the trade on my own.
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Bhatia. I began my career in early 2003 with a European Travel-Tech company that is the market leader in dynamic holiday packages and operates a portfolio of wellknown brands from the travel, airlines, entertainment, and gift industries. My primary responsibility was to manage relationships with large key hotels, suppliers, and restaurants offering a diverse range of products and services. Later, I worked with a consulting firm that provided corporate advisory services and established shared service centres across India and abroad. From there, I moved into the MICE industry, where I managed various portfolios for various event
In Conversation With Vibha Bhatia, President (Events), MMACTIV Sci Tech Communications Pvt Ltd
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I represented Hyderabad at a number of national and international trade shows, seminars, workshops, and other events, as well as developed strategic bids for international conferences for the city. My current responsibilities as President (Events) at MM Activ includes conceptualising, curating the Conference & Expo events, Planning & supervising the stakeholders interactions, communication and execution.
ES. You have elaborate & diverse experience in the exhibition industry. How have you seen the industry evolving over these years from the time when you started in this industry?
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ES. Please take us through your professional journey since inception and some major milestones achieved over the Vibhayears.
Vibha OrganizationsBhatia. from all over the world are taking practical steps to connect with their customers, create more positive experiences, generate more value, deepen loyalty, and build long-term relationships for the future. While trade shows used to be primarily business events, they have evolved over time in tandem with changes in societal values. Instead of simply "going to do business," there is a stronger social component that is being augmented by digital technology. As a result, exhibitions are evolving alongside, rather than against, the online landscape. Therefore, I believe that digital technology has had a significant impact on how exhibitions are organised and accessed these days. Exhibitors, for example, no longer require a storage room full of leaflets and catalogues because product information can now be sent digitally. Making events sustainable has also become essential for success in today’s exhibition and conference industry. Today, the registration process for both delegates and participants for exhibitions has been completely revamped and made more sustainable,
Vibha Bhatia. It’s harder to think of an industry that serves as a better demonstration of the transformation society has undergone over the last two years than events and exhibitions. But the industry quickly adapted to the situation, and virtual events sprung up in their place. In fact, the way the industry adapted to the situation makes it stand out from others quite dramatically. However, organisers are eager to resume doing what they do best—bringing people together in one place to enjoy, celebrate, or learn about the things that are important to them—now that constraints on gathering in person have almost been lifted. Everyone is aware that something fundamental has changed, therefore it's fair to say that there isn't really a sense of things "going back to normal." And it is obvious that the industry's future will be greatly influenced by the lessons learnt from the pandemic. Even though virtual events have been great when it comes to maintaining connections during the pandemic, there’s certainly a keenness among event organisers and marketers, in general, to get back to organising in-person events. I think the exhibition market will expand more quickly and experience a pleasant qualitative shift in 2022 and beyond. The exhibition industry's trends are always changing, and they may change even more quickly in the future. In order to give customers or visitors the "Experience," the exhibition sector will increasingly adopt the newest trends and ES.technologies.Whatare the benefits of having a more diverse workforce, especially in senior management positions?
Vibha Bhatia. A diverse workforce has several advantagesincluding people from various backgrounds and perspectives can promote better decision-making, more innovation, and increased workplace engagement. Additionally, it might enhance a business's reputation and make it simpler to draw in top employees. Diverse workforces provide companies a competitive edge and help them perform better. This strategy can encourage innovation, boost creativity, and aid in business growth. Diversity of thought implies diversity of leadership. A management team of five people from various backgrounds, for example, has a better chance of developing ideas that cover a broader range than to a management team made up of only one category of individual (same age demographic, sex, background, etc.). Diversity entails different trails of thought as well as access to a wide range of cultural and personal experiences. This is also known as "thinking outside the box." A diverse workforce and management team prevents a company from becoming stuck in one way of thinking. Another advantage of diversity in leadership is that it improves relationships with employees. When they see themselves represented in leadership, most employees feel a stronger connection to their company. This not only communicates that management is accepting of people from other cultures and backgrounds, but also that there are opportunities for advancement within the company.
Vibha Bhatia. The Women's Leadership Forum initiative by IEIA is to acknowledge women’s leadership in the exhibition industry. The Women's Leadership Forum has been designed to focus on topics that are unique to women in the exhibition and events industry. It is made for all women,
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Finally, diversity improves a company's ability to connect with the outside world, resulting in more opportunities.
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Asia’s Most Comprehensive Media Pla orm For MICE efficient and seamless. You can register by simply filling out an online form on a website or an app. Badges can be sent on email before the event starts and scanned at the site for smooth check in. Only those who have witnessed the exhibition industry in India since its inception will recognise the magnitude of the change. The exhibition industry is a prime example of a transitional, innovative industry. The industry has evolved from being primarily organisational to being largely experiential.
ES. How are you predicting the major trends in the industry for the coming years?
ES. Would you like to share your thoughts on the "Women in Leadership" initiative organized by IEIA?
The first full day leadership programme, 'WeConnect WeRise' 2022, was held on August 17th, 2022, at The Lalit in New Delhi, under the aegis of the IEIA's Women in Leadership Focus Group. It was inspiring to see the fervour with which industry men and women participated.
Asia’s Most Comprehensive Media Pla orm For MICE regardless of age, individual situation, or current position held within their company. The forum will provide knowledge and strategies for attendees to succeed in their current positions, as well as motivation and inspiration to take their careers to the next level.
Vibha Bhatia My most difficult challenge to date was being asked to manage the accounts process as part of a company project in Sri Lanka (for one of Asia's largest apparel manufacturing companies) because the team leader in charge of the process had to leave the project in the middle. I was required to travel to Sri Lanka to map their AS IS AR and AP processes, and because I did not come from a financial background, it was difficult to understand the requirements and confirm the effort required. I hesitantly requested one of my senior colleagues for assistance. She was extremely helpful, kind and made me understand the fundamentals of the mapping process and methodology. She also gave me a few accounting books to read before I left for the site and made sure I had all the support I needed onsite through regular phone calls and emails. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had her support and guidance. She exemplifies female leadership; she engaged with me by educating me on the subject, and I emerged victorious. Her name is Poonam Masand. She currently works as a Director for GENPACT India. This experience taught me that (a) one should never be afraid to ask for help and (b) anything is possible if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive Eoutlook.S.What does a normal working day in your life look like? Please take us through the course of your day from the time you wake up till the time you retire to bed.
Vibha Bhatia. I start each day by going over my schedule to make sure any calls or meetings I have are top of mind and I get any prep work for those done first thing. Then, I usually answer my emails while I’m still fresh. This way, I can reply to clients and get everything organised at the start of the day. I then look over my to do list and get started on the projects that are my top priority. I spend most of my day taking stock of the projects. I find that I am most creative and happy in the morning, which is why I like to do my brainstorming and team follow ups right away. In the afternoon, I find I’m more social and high energy, so I channel that into connecting with clients. Usually, I’ll have two or three scheduled or unscheduled calls with clients for our exhibitions. Depending on what time I’m done with that, I usually spend the remainder of my day on focused work, whether that’s doing analyses of ongoing or completed projects or putting together proposals and presentations ES. What one piece of advice would you give any aspiring female business leaders reading this?
ES. What is one of the hardest challenges that you’ve come up against and what did it teach you?
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The programme brought together exhibition industry professionals for in depth discussions about their perspectives on addressing the critical agenda of increasing inclusivity and diversification in India's exhibition sector. The event also helped attendees understand the impact that female leaders can have on organisations, as well as the impact that leadership roles can have on the women who hold them. It also explored the distinct qualities that women leaders bring to the table, with the goal of developing initiatives to inspire future female leaders and raise industry awareness about intentional and unintentional bias during the recruitment and appraisal processes. The event also featured open and candid discussions on topics such as work/life balance, flexibility, resilience, burnout, fears, strengths, and failures, among others. We intend to host a number of similar events in the near future in order to engage, educate, and empower women in our industry.
Vibha Bhatia. First, decide what you want from your career and be specific and focused on how you intend to achieve it. You can't get what you want if you don't know what you want. Take some time to reflect on your own abilities and strengths. From there, devise a strategy for achieving your career goals Finally, keep in mind that no woman has ever achieved leadership without taking some risks. It's natural to be wary of what you don't understand or are unfamiliar with. However, don't let fear keep you from pursuing a great idea or objective. Don't be afraid to try something new or challenging!
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It is very heartening to see that the exhibitions and events industry is returning to normal with an enhanced pace. On a lighter side, my industry friends are finding it difficult to promote their services in their own industry events! Well friends, the start of my journey as IESA President was hit with a road block called the CoVid. I was just a few months into the Presidentship when it happened. And IESA had to direct its limited energies that it could extend to the Government bodies and people. We all felt that this period will end soon and believe me, many of us were planning events by the end of 2020. However, CoVid kept lingering for another year and still pops up here and there. If we recall, this industry has seen a lot of ups and downs during the past two or three decades. Two such tragic incidents apart from the recent CoVid pandemic, which came to my immediate mind are the aftermath of assassination of Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi and the terrorist attack on Mumbai, when the organisers of industry shows happening during those periods went through tremendous stress. Those two incidents affected a few organisers but CoVid was all encompassing in its effect on the industry. The times were different and the industry was not so big then. As an officer in the electrical industry Association, IEEMA, my first brush with the organisation of our exhibition, ELECRAMA in Godrej Complex, Mumbai was in the year 1990. It was then mandatory to get TFAI (now ITPO) approval for exhibition organisation and we got the same after assuring the then TFAI Chairman, late Mr Yunus Mohammed that we will organise the next Show in Pragati Maidan! It was a blessing in disguise since we could not have organised it in Mumbai due to riots in 1993. Delhi was calm though and we could organise ELECRAMA successfully in January 1993 in Delhi. From then, I was involved with each ELECRAMA Exhibition till the year 2012 and witnessed it grow from strength to Butstrength.Ivividly remember the meeting where the decision of the first ELECRAMA exhibition was announced in the IEEMA executive council meeting. Mr KK Nohria, then IEEMA President and MD of Crompton Greaves Ltd., before requesting members to participate, placed on the table, a cheque of Rs 5 lakhs from his company towards participation. The industry leaders were of a different breed then! And since then IEEMA followed the tradition of allotting space on priority based only on receipt of advance payment! As we all have witnessed, the industry has evolved over these years. The technology revolution - be it software solutions, communications or computerisation of systems - has played a significant role in organising and managing the events. In the Nineties, most of the work was done manually. Those days, we used to have a calligraphy artist for writing names on badges, certificates etc. The designs and creatives were done by the artists and even the hoardings and outdoor advertisements were painted. software tools are now available to design and print making life easy for the artist to fine tune the designs to the exact requirements of clients. Most of the planning and execution of the projects was done on paper. Over these years, various management softwares were developed for inviting, promoting, registering, thus streamlining the management processes. The stand construction industry also saw gradual change with pre-exhibition construction time shrinking from 8-10 days to 3-4 days. The industry had to graduate from on-site stand construction to modular and easy to build stands. The freight handling was a little difficult with trucks and other vehicles entering the exhibition halls then and it was difficult to convince exhibitors to use mechanised equipment like forklifts and cranes. Now all - organisers, exhibitors
as I mentioned earlier has played a great role in changing the face of the industry. Nowadays, data mining, data acquisition, exhibitors and visitors management, visitor tracing, feedback and post Show research etc are all done with the help of software solutions and apps. We have interactive software for making payments, selection of stalls and hybrid events. He computerisation and paperless operations during exhibitions has also helped in sustainability. Use of environment friendly products while constructing stalls, modular constructions, reusable stand designs etc help is on the rise. Coming back to IESA, we initially planned a lot of new activities like preparing industry standards, organising training programs, assisting members in taxation issues etc. However, with changed times and particularly looking at new initiatives by the Government, we at IESA will have to have a relook and start afresh. While the IESA leadership team is looking at the options, we feel a single decision which will make the industry vibrant is the Government recognising and giving it an Industry Status. We believe such status will help industry in getting attention of the Government in resolving its issues.
One more area of concern is the supporting infrastructure, which is not only lacking in 2 and 3 tier cities but even in large metropolises; be it roads, transport or labour. However, this industry has the capacity to rise through the ashes as it has demonstrated during the past couple of months. And I have complete faith in the industry that it will not look back.
ES. How do you view the relevance of sustainability in our industry. Is it important for a country like India to look at this aspect right now or it can be dealt with in future.. If yes, what can be Sunildone
ES. How do you see the role of technology in our industry Sunil More. Technology as I mentioned earlier has played a great role in changing the face of the industry. Nowadays, data mining, data acquisition, exhibitors and visitors management, visitor tracing, feedback and post Show research etc are all done with the help of software solutions and apps. We have interactive software for making payments, selection of stalls and hybrid events.
The event industry has a spiralling effect on the economy. The industry not only provides employment to people but supports travel, tourism and hotel industry apart from providing exchequer revenue through taxes. The Government therefore needs to look at the industry in totality and not in isolation. The industry status, if granted to the industry, can help in presenting a complete picture thereby helping the Government in evolving a policy for its development. Though this industry demand is pending for quite some time, the Government has taken a number of initiatives for all industries, which are also helping this industry. Some of them are; skill development programs, special assistance to MSMEs through loans, payments etc. The buoyancy in the Economy is also helping the industry.
More. The computerisation and paperless operations during exhibitions has also helped in sustainability. Use of environment friendly products while constructing stalls, modular constructions, reusable stand designs etc help is on the rise.
and service providers have realised that mechanisation is faster and cheaper. The power supply connection was a headache then as wires and cables were joined and taped. It took a long time to educate the contractors to use malefemale joints for connections, MCBs and ELCBs instead of iron clad switches etc. No functional exhibition halls were available then and most exhibitions took place in industrial shades where basic facilities like underground trenches for running cables, water and compressed air were missing. I remember we had to either lay them on the floor or take them 20 feet above. Even registration centers, food courts, clean and hygienic toilets etc. were nonexistent then. Today, we are fortunate to have good exhibition complexes like, new halls in Pragati Maidan, Delhi, BIEC in Bengaluru and IEML in Greater Noida to name a few, providing a world class experience to exhibitors and Technologyvisitors.
ES. If you have to give some advice to industry professionals on how to be successful in this industry, what would be those lines of wisdom?
ES. What are your upcoming plans Sunil More. As I said, IESA is having a relook at its services to find a niche for itself in the changing environment post CoVid. The leadership team is meeting shortly to deliberate on a way forward to service its membership.
Sunil More. This industry is way different from other industries and I am happy to see that a number of young people are joining this industry. There are a few specialisations arising with the changing needs and one can make a career here as an anchor, software specialist, creative artist, a sales guy, or an operations expert. The timelines are very stringent in this industry and timely delivery of products and services is of utmost importance. So my advice to my young friends is if you are sincere, hardworking and passionate about this industry, do join. You will find an umpteen number of people who have risen from ranks to lead their respective organisations with their passion to serve this industry
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40 | www.exhibi onshowcase.com Asia’s Most Comprehensive Media Pla orm For MICE Sustainability s environmental factors take their place alongside budget and resource restrictions for event professionals, IMEX America is due to shine a stronger light than usual on sustainable event Eachpractices.year IMEX America, which takes place next October 10 – 13 2022, is improved by the findings and recommendations of an independently verified annual sustainability impact report. The report makes public the show’s energy use, F&B, materials consumption and reuse, community impact and more. Prepared by sustainability partners, MeetGreen, the report also benchmarks each edition of IMEX America against industry best practice such as EIC’s Sustainable Event Standards. Following Earth Overshoot Day on 28th July, the sustainability report for IMEX America 2021 has been released. Achievements detailed in the report include: Ÿ The show achieved its highest landfill diversion rate to-date of 95%. This along with recycling, composting and donation efforts meant the show achieved the industry threshold for a 'zero-waste event' Ÿ 100% of carbon emissions from host venue MGM convention center were offset Ÿ Waterwise, carbon emissions menu coding and expanded plant-based options helped reduce carbon impact and water usage Ÿ Efficiencies gained in carpet management meant only 1% of carpet was sent to landfill; the rest was either returned to inventory or recycled
IMEX America Sustainability Report Released Ahead Of October Show
Ÿ The IMEX team experimented with new materials in some areas of the show such as Neenah conVerd paperboard and 100% polypropylene carpets Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains: “At IMEX, we’ve always set sustainabilityoursights highfor everything we do, we look at ways we could do it more sustainably and more regeneratively. This can only be achieved by measurement,robustand we’ve partnered with MeetGreen since the launch of IMEX America to evaluate our efforts and challenge ourselves to do better each We’reyear. also proudly committed to the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative and will publish our pathway to net zero by the end of 2023. Our show is designed to recognise and champion all areas of sustainability - we know that event professionals are keen to learn more about how they can implement planetfriendly practices into their own events. They’re also mindful of their own carbon ‘spend’ both personally and professionally. IMEX America this October has been designed to address those needs head-on as well as providing a high-level, high-value business experience.”
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A presentation not to missed will be one from Tony Hanson managing director, Environmental Solutions International and Robin Price, director of quality and environment at Anglian Water. Geoff says: “Their paper on 'Reducing the impact of future water restrictions on golf and sports turf' is a timely subject as we deal with the results of climate change and approach drought restrictions in this country.
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Announcing speakers for Europe's leading sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, SALTEX, which is free to attend and organised by the GMA, Geoff Webb explains the value of attending the show's Learning LIVE “Learningsessions.
The SALTEX 2022 Learning LIVE schedule this year has been extended to over 30 sessions, with additional papers attacking the key issues for the grounds care industry of pay, career development, how to negotiate in the workplace and how to find out about the millions of pounds of grant funding available from sports clubs.
LIVE has been designed to provide support, insight, and real solutions to key industry issues, including those relating to sustainability and the environment and we are delighted to be confirming a growing line-up of impressive expert speakers.”
Tony and Robin will look at the implications of temporary use bans and changes in water abstraction rulings, and how this will prevent turf irrigation in 2023 and the ways to implement water resilience practices.”
“Extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent, and we need to continue to educate grounds staff and plan now to ensure that as a sector, we are equipped to deal with what lies ahead.”
Alongside the Learning LIVE programme visitors to SALTEX 2022 will be able to see over 400 industry brands in one place – all lining up the best products on offer for today's growing needs. The show takes place at Birmingham NEC on 2-3 November. Issues of Learning
GMA alreadygreensportsand“ThoseWebbExecutive,ChiefGeoffsaid:managingmaintainingturfandspacesarehavingto deal with the impact of climate change and industry suppliers are doing their best to innovate and help grounds people to minimise the impact of droughts and floods.
n the month that saw the UK climate unprecedentedreachlevels of 40°C for the first time on record, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) is highlighting the need to place sustainability and environmental issues at the heart of the grounds maintenance sector's thinking – and at the heart of SALTEX's Learning LIVE sessions.
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common thesis that powerful analytics drive better event outcomes and empower organizers to answer their most pressing questions," says Joe Colangelo, co-founder and CEO of Bear Analytics. "Bear IQ was designed to showcase the value centers of events easily, across exhibits, content, and "Weaudience.”aredelighted to partner with Bear Analytics," says Paul Zickert, Vice President of Partnerships at Cadmium. "Bear IQ will help our customers make the most of Cadmium technology and achieve new levels of insight into the impact of their live and on-demand content." The Bear Analytics platform offers numerous advantages to Cadmium's customers in the live event and online learning industries. Bear IQ synthesizes more than 100 metrics to deliver clear insight into audience, exhibitors, content performance, and more. The partnership thus helps meeting planners and continuing education professionals evaluate the efficacy of their events revenue.efficiencymaximizeorderinitiativeseducationalandintoand
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admium AnalyticspartnershipannouncedrecentlytheirwithBeartostrengthen the digital product and service offerings of both organizations in the learning and event technology industry. The partnership, which facilitates the connection between users of Cadmium technology and Bear Analytics' Bear IQ platform, enables data-driven decision making for organizations evaluating the effectiveness of their online learning and event Cadmiumprograms.isanevent and learning software provider offering continuing education, professional development, and content management solutions. Bear Analytics is a leading data analytics firm that delivers insights to meeting planners and continuing education professionals through their flagship product, Bear IQ. “We excitedareto
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Lisa Messina Lisa Messina is joining the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as Chief Sales Officer to lead and help grow meeting, convention and tradeshow sales for Las Vegas and for the Las Vegas Convention Center. She will start in early September. Messina joins the LVCVA from Caesars Entertainment, where she was Senior Vice President of Sales responsible for driving revenue strategy and leading a team of 120 sales directors.
The Expo Group has added Angie Ambrose as Vice President, Customer Account Management to help further elevate the company’s efforts to deliver unmatched customer service. Prior to The Expo Group, Angie served as Senior Director of Client Solutions and Graphic Account Manager for The Freeman Company. Angie will provide strategic direction and daily management and leadership for The Expo Group Customer Account Management team as well as work closely with the Sales and Project Management departments to drive company-wide service excellence.
The Toy Association has announced that recognized toy safety expert Jos Huxley will join the organization as senior vice president of technical affairs, effective August 1. In his role, Jos will lead the continuing development of technical policies and strategies relating to toy safety, environmental sustainability, supply chain issues, factory processes, and other related matters, acting as a guide for member companies navigating these and other issues under the umbrella of technical affairs.
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Cameron Geiger has joined Freeman, the global leader in events as EVP of Business Operations & Digital Transformation to lead its supply chain, digital transformation and sales enablement teams. Geiger joins Freeman with more than 30 years of experience in operations, supply chain, and technology roles in global organizations. Most recently, he was Chief Operations Officer for Soli Organic.
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As Singapore's first focused exhibition platform for emerging and established industry players in the region's agri-food industries to launch, showcase and testbed their innovations and solutions, AFTEA will be held from 26 – 28 October at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. AFTEA 2022 will focus on key themes such as Aquaculture & Urban Protein Production, Food Safety & Security, Novel Food Technologies, and Smart Farming. Bringing together over 6,000 trade professionals to activate impactful networks, explore opportunities, and embark on partnerships, AFTEA aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the relevant industry verticals, to build a vibrant Agri-Food hub in Asia. Tech Expo Asia Launches Ag-Volution For The Future
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he inaugural Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), an event of Constellar, with international partner DLG (the German Agricultural Society) and a key participating event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW),takes place from 26th to 28th October this year. In the lead-up to this 3-day event, AFTEA will be launching a series of industry-curated workshops – themed Ag-Volution For The Future – aimed at inspiring corporations, investors, smallholders, entrepreneurs and young graduates in Asia to join the movement in changing the region's agriculture industries with technology and innovation. With countries becoming more susceptible to food security issues, current agricultural models are no longer meeting the demands of ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural development for the future.
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There is a critical need for the region to come together now and accelerate pace in exploring and adopting technology and innovation to improve the quality, efficiency, output of agricultural processes and products. “Building awareness is the first and crucial step towards understanding current industry challenges before exploring solutions to address them. As the region's only premier trade exhibition for the agrifood tech sector, we brought together the region's industry experts for a specially curated series of regional roadshows focused on demystifying current industry issues and heightening participants' awareness of the urgent need to strengthen the region's agri-food tech and food production supply chains,” said Mr James Boey, Senior Vice President, Markets, Constellar. The series begins on 7 July in Kuala Lumpur, with subsequent pit stops in Jakarta, New Delhi, and Bangkok. At these regional workshops participants will gain direct access to industry experts, business leaders and key industry stakeholders for first-hand insights on industry challenges, empowering them to make informed decisions when exploring solutions and collaborations at October's AFTEA.
he Royal Docks venue is committed to being a sustainability leader within the events industry and has now been awarded certification to PAS 2060, the only internationally recognised standard for carbon neutrality. The achievement signifies a key milestone in the venue’s wider sustainability goals, in-line with those of its owners Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ExCeL has already signed up to the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, committing the venue to a 50% emissions reduction by 2030, and to become fully net zero by 2050. Amongst ExCeL’s benchmark sustainability practices include using 100% renewable electricity, offsetting any remaining emissions for gas, fuel, waste, water and employee commuting, and the installation of water fountains that save 200,000 plastic bottles every year. It has also operated a zero wasteto-landfill policy for over a decade, houses the UK’s largest commercial wormery to create compost from food waste, and has recently earned the ‘Triple Crown of Sustainability’ award. Last month, ExCeL also offset all travel emissions from those attending The Meetings Show. The announcement was made live on stage during ‘Change Accelerated Live’ part of Formula E –the all-electric net zero motorsport series – which ExCeLJeremyhosts.Rees, CEO of ExCeL, “Sustainabilitysaid:is at the top of our agenda minimisingand our carbon footprint is pivotal to that success. It is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a ‘right to play’ across all businesses, not just the events sector, and the reason we’ve chosen to act now not later. We’re very proud to be able to call ourselves a carbon neutral venue, but it’s only the beginning on our journey to becoming net zero – a roadmap and ESG Strategy we’ll be sharing in the coming months.”
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ExCeL received its carbon neutral accreditation from leading sustainability organisation Carbon Saver who have certified the likes of the NHS, Walt Disney and the UK Government, and who mandate any emissions reductions via credible high-quality off-sets. On Pathway To Net Zero
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He added: “As well as our sector leading work around sustainability, our various community and charity initiatives, right here at our Royal Docks home, are becoming ever more important to us. We also have a unique opportunity to use our platform – and the four million people who visit our venue every year – to inform and inspire others to play their part in all aspects of making a cleaner, fairer and more equitable world.”
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By 2025 at the latest, German trade fairs will supply themselves with 100 percent green power. As early as next year, the German trade fair industry will make sustainability a requirement in tenders with its industry partners. These three and six other goals were set by the 69 organizers, associations and hosts of trade fairs in Germany organized in the umbrella organization of the German trade fair industry AUMA at their recent annual conference in Berlin. The realization has started yet. It is a joint process that will be continuously developed. The accomplishments will be surveyed regularly.
Thewaste.target agreement has been developed under the leadership of the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) since fall 2021 with more than 30 experts from trade fair companies and associations. The industry paper also builds on the results of several workshops and member surveys.
AUMA is the association of the German trade fair industry: nationally and internationally, it represents the interests of 69 members. These include all large and medium-sized trade fair companies in Germany as well as associations representing exhibitors, service companies and visitors. German Trade Fair Industry Sets Ambitious Climate Protection Targets
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Philip Harting, Chairman of the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry AUMA: “Trade fairs are part of the solution on the way to a climateneutral economy. Trade fairs are the meeting places where industry partners, as problem solvers, jointly pave the way to a sustainable future. Our trade fair venues have been working for years to become increasingly sustainable. Now we are setting industry-wide sustainability standards for our sector of the economy The principle of avoidance before reduction before compensation applies. In order to remain attractive as the meeting places for the problem solvers of our time, we are tackling this major task in an extremely tense economic situation for our industry after almost two years of a trade fair ban.” Even in the past two years without trade fairs, the trade fair companies invested around 150 million Euro, including the modernization of hall lighting and the expansion of e-mobility. German trade fair companies alone plan to invest more than 450 million Euro in refurbishment and modernization over the next three years. Further investments are expected from exhibitors, stand builders and service Also,partners.part of the industry agreement: In trade fair stand construction, a portfolio for sustainable stands is to be available in the future. An incentive system for exhibitors to opt for reusable stands is also to be developed. The economical use of water, the further greening of trade fair sites, the reduction of CO2 emissions through the bundling of trade fair logistics and improved travel options to and from trade fairs by public transport are further points, as are a greater range of organic products in catering and the avoidance of food
AUMA’s Executive Board has unanimously approved the paper.
TaConference.kingplace from 09:00 to 11:45 CET on Monday 3rd October, in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals, TFWA World Conference will open with an address from TFWA President Erik Juul Mortensen, followed by insightful conversations with some of the world’s leading figures in economics and branding. Participants will hear from David McWilliams, Adjunct Professor of Global Economics at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Business and one of the most authoritative – and entertaining – voices on economics and geopolitics today; and Raymond Cloosterman, Founder and CEO of Rituals, who will address brand building in a changing world The Conference will also look at life in the Metaverse with the help of a global expert on new digital technologies: Swan Sit, Operating Partner of AF Ventures, a Leading Voice on Clubhouse and the former Global Head of Digital Marketing for Nike, Revlon, and Estée
he Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has unveiled the conference and workshop programme for its event in October this year. The 2022 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, to be held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes 0206 October, will include a conference & workshop programme featuring industry leaders and consumer experts to update delegates on the key trends shaping duty free and travel retail in the post pandemic era. TFWA World
The Airport Forum session will feature Heathrow Airport Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown, Incheon International Airport Corporation Director Duty Free Management Team Sung Bin Im, and Chief Digital & Commercial Officer of Istanbul Airport Ersin Inankul, while Innovation in Action will look at the latest developments in customer engagement courtesy of speakers including Intelligent Track System Founder & CEO Morten Pankoke and Founder & CEO of Inflyter Wassim Saadé.
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ThTFWLauder.Aworkshopsisyear’seventwill also see the return of TFWA’s popular workshops. With two sessions scheduled during lunchtime on Tuesday 4th October (The Airport Forum) and Wednesday 5th October (Innovation in Action) in the I5 studio inside the Palais des Festivals, there will be plenty of opportunity for delegates to learn about the evolution of the passenger experience and the future of the airport commercial business.
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IAAPA Expo Europe 2022 Heads to London in September
nown as the leisure and attractions industry’s largest international trade show and conference in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, IAAPA Expo Europe 2022 will be held at ExCeL London from Sept. 12 to 15, with the trade show floor open from Sept. 13 to 15. In addition to thousands of square meters in exhibit space, the venue offers a variety of food and beverage options, parking, and public transport, including an on-site Crossrail station with connection to Heathrow Airport. One of the long-standing pillars of IAAPA Expo Europe is its unique opportunities for learning, and 2022 will be no Throughexception.the Education Conference, attendees can take part in 19 EDUSessions covering topics such as how to use data to improve guest experiences; leadership techniques; dynamic pricing strategies; food and beverage innovations; iconic attractions; hospitality and guest services; crisis communications; and the importance of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Chessington, U.K., will host three events on Sept 12. During Safety Day, participants will hear about ride safety, standards harmonization, ride manufacturer training, ride accessibility, and new inspection guidelines. Sustainability Day will cover environmental, social, and economic sustainable operations. An EDUTour will offer a backstage view of Chessington World of Adventures Resort with the park’s operations team, which will speak on its attractions and history.
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Recognising the importance of quality standards and assurances, the Montgomery Group has positioned health and safety benchmarking standards, as outlined by ESSA Accredited, at the centre of its own procurement process.
vent Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that global exhibitions and shows organiser, Montgomery Group, has become the first organiser in the UK to publicly endorse ESSA Accredited as the future for health and safety benchmarking of services and suppliers to the events industry. With over a century of experience organising first-class exhibitions and shows such as FIT Show, Independent Hotel Show and IFE, the award-winning Montgomery Group has a market leading reputation in the events organiser sector the world over.
Accredited is the natural progression in driving professionalism, quality assurance and best practise. It offers continued improvement within our industry and provides a clear system that works for everyone in terms of monitoring and understanding the benefits it brings. Receiving such affirmation and backing from an organiser who recently received the Organiser of the Century Award at the 2021 AEO Centenary Awards is testament to the future of ESSA Accredited and the positive impact it will undoubtedly continue to have on the wider industry in the coming years.” Comprehensive Group Becomes The First Organiser In The UK To Endorse ESSA Accredited E
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Emma Pellman, Head of Operations at the Montgomery Group commented: “ESSA has worked incredibly hard over a number of years to develop a thorough, independently audited accreditation for suppliers in the exhibition industry. For us, as organisers, using ESSA-accredited suppliers is a no-brainer.”JoshTaylor, Health and Safety Manager at ESSA said: “It is importantincredibly for the ESSA Accreditation to receive endorsementan from such a well-recognised, respected and historic organiser group. It is vital that organisers, venues and exhibitors start their journey understanding that ESSA and its members are leading from the front and have raised the benchmark by implementing a process that will see the biggest change for the better within health and safety in our industry for 30 “ESSAyears.
Located in east-central China, Xuzhou has a population of over 8.5 million and is a strategic location with good road and rail connectivity to Henan and Shandong provinces, the port city of Lianyungan and the economic centre of Shanghai. The commitment to overseas activity is also being strengthened with the organisation of eleven trade fairs in various countries around the world in 2022. The external editions of the Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's leading event on smart cities organised by Fira de Barcelona, and the events co-organised with the Palco Business Group at the Pabexpo venue in Havana, Cuba, are the main protagonists of this strategy.
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The most prominent are in the field of new technologies applied to the automotive industry and urban mobility, machine tools, medical equipment and health technologies, and security and emergency equipment, among others.
ira de Barcelona is making a strong entry into the Chinese trade fair market with the management of two international venues: Xuzhou Greenland Huaihai International Expo Center and Nanchang Greenland International Expo Center, thus reaffirming its strategy of expansion abroad by entering the Asian market, a strategic market for economic reactivation. It is doing so hand in hand with one of the world's leading construction companies with which it has signed a joint venture, Greenland – Fira, to design and promote fairgrounds in the country in the coming years. Thus, although Fira has previously coorganised a number of events in China and on the Asian continent, it will now be responsible for the commercial, technical, logistical and operational management of venues with a total exhibition area of around 240,000 m², which have been designed as key tools for the economic development of their cities and the region. The two facilities are back to holding trade fairs after the recent stoppage caused by a new wave of Covid in China and plan to organise around forty events this year. The first of these, the International Motor Trade Fair, held from 2 to 5 June in Nanchang, has joined the restart of fairs throughout the country, with efficient preventive measures. The 170,000 m² venue this year plans to hold 25 trade fairs, including the Laboratory Equipment and Material Exhibition (August), the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Exhibition and Conference and the International Exhibition of Communications and Electronics Industry (October), as well as the National Education Equipment and Technology Fair, considered one of the most important in China. The new Xuzhou venue, which will open at the end of 2021, has 66,000 m² of exhibition space and is expected to grow to 136,000 m² in future phases, and will host around fifteen trade fairs.
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Fira as a relevant player in a strategic market such as China and reaffirms its strategy of promoting foreign action with the aim of offering business opportunities to companies that want to open up new markets. Moreover, we are embarking on this journey at a crucial time when trade fairs are being revived across the country.”
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he Meet in Malaysia @ Malaysia Business Events Week (MIM @ MBEW), initiated by ConventionMalaysia&Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) will return in its 7th year with the main aim to discuss key issues on reshaping business events. To be held from 29 August – 1 September 2022 at World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur, the event is expected to bring more than 700 delegates, international speakers and buyers, association executives, industry partners, stakeholders, and esteemed media. “With the theme “Reshaping Business Events”, some of the important topic that will be featured is about diversity, equity, & inclusion, sustainability & UNSDG, and talent pool, among others,” said Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud, Chief Executive Officer of MyCEB. The main component of the week will be a full day conference which will be officiated by YB Dato’ Seri Hajah Nancy binti Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
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Hong Kong exhibition industry is beginning to see policies.lessdestinationsHongrelocatingtradeinternationalrenownedexhibitionsfromKongtowithrestrictiveMegaand international exhibitions have a long lead-time and therefore, exhibition organisers urgently need a clear road map to start exhibitor and buyer recruitments. Otherwise, Hong Kong exhibition industry is unable to bounce back and Hong Kong will lose advantages to other Asian cities.
The other components are B2B exhibition which is called BE Xchange, sustainability workshops and business strategy roundtable. Big shift of the event this year will be consciously done with sustainability in mind; minimise food waste, avoid single-use plastics, carbon footprint, working closely with NGOs for a food drive initiative, CSR programme with Zoo Negara and collaborate with Kloth Malaysia to avoid unwanted clothes to go to landfill. As a matter of fact, all collaterals used during the event will be environmentalfriendly and up-cycle. MyCEB has also engaged Urbanice Malaysia and Global Destination Sustainability Movement to inculcate sustainability in the DNA of business events industry. MIM @ MBEW 2022 aims to focus on reviving Malaysia’s business events ecosystem by knowledge exchange and building relationships to elevate professionalism with resilience. Its Year
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he Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) , has welcomed the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers from seven to three days, followed by four days under medical surveillance at home. Reducing the number of days for hotel quarantine will help ease the burden on Hong Kong residents returning to the city and incoming international travellers. However, inbound visitors are not allowed to attend any exhibitions held in event premises, e.g. trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, etc, during the four days of medical surveillance. The new arrangement and the reduction of number of days for hotel quarantine thus will make no difference for the exhibition industry. Mr Stuart Bailey, HKECIA appreciatesthecommented,Chairman,“WhileHKECIAGovernment’s direction of relaxing restrictions, our members and the exhibition and convention industry urge the Government to implement quarantine-free travel as soon as possible. During this interim period, we hope the Government to relax restrictions for business travellers and allow overseas exhibition organisers, exhibitors and buyers with the Amber Code to run and attend exhibitions at event premises with their face masks on and appropriate social distancing and preventive measures.”
he Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi (a not-for-profit entity set up by the MAS to connect people and businesses, ideas and insights in the FinTech sector in Singapore and globally) announced the return of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) as an in-person event to be held from 2 to 4 November 2022, with industry events and the annual Innovation Lab Crawl being held on 31 October and 1 November. Organised by MAS and Elevandi, in partnership with Constellar (a global player in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions industry) and in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore, SFF 2022 will be held at the Singapore TheEXPO.theme of SFF 2022 will be ‘Building Resilient Business Models amid Volatility and Change’. With the global economy experiencing a surge in inflation and facing risks of a significant slowdown in growth, many FinTech firms are striving to stay resilient and viable. Key stakeholders comprising government leaders, regulators, financial services leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders will take stock of the drivers of change. The conference segment of SFF 2022 will comprise a series of Global and Knowledge Plenary sessions, and an Elevandi Insights Forum. SFF 2022 will see the return of a physical exhibition featuring over 500 leading organisations, including FinTech firms, financial institutions, technology firms, and policymakers, showcasing their latest innovations and developments in the FinTech space. The exhibition will include free-toaccess Ecosystem Stages for attendees to get up close with the newest technologies, products and launches from industry players.
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Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer, MAS and Chairman of Elevandi Board, said, “As the leading global knowledge platform for FinTech, SFF 2022 will focus on bringing best-inclass experts to share industry insights to build business models that remain viable and resilient amid the crisis. The format this year has been enhanced to add numerous intimate and interactive sessions, to foster deeper discussion between the public and private sector stakeholders. The return of an inperson SFF will energise all stakeholders in the FinTech community to stay strong and purposeful despite the strong headwinds ahead of us.” Festival Returns As An In-Person Event T
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T wc GmbH of Germany has been selected through public tenderto develop the Master Plan for Phase II of Shenzhen World together with its Chinese partner. The service scope will cover the strategy, positioning, functions, investment & operation mode, layout, etc. of the venue extension. jwc has already been awarded with the feasibility study, Master plan and pre opening support of the venue in 2016 and has supported the Government of Shenzhen as well as the investors and operating company SOC continuously over many years. Within a short period of time Shenzhen World became one of the most important venues globally, creating strong additional demand for exhibition and conference space and setting new standards in venue quality Jochen Witt, CEO of jwc, said: “We are very happy that after so many years of successful work in Shenzhen we have been awarded by the Government of Shenzhen to develop the next phase of Shenzhen World. Our gratitude and thanks go to our team in Shenzhen, who did a remarkable job to successfully render consulting services also during the pandemic. We continue to view China as one of the most important trade fair and conference markets globally and will further expand our activities in the areas of strategy and venue consulting ” jwc GmbH is the leading management consulting firm for the global exhibitions and conference business sectors. It supports governments, venues, organizers and investors with advisory services covering a broad spectrum of areas including strategy, feasibility, planning, marketing, M&A, pricing, thought leadership and training.
The expo includes live activations, such as a climbing wall, EPT recover and massage service, a wellness and nutrition theatre, wrestling and boxing rings, and a kids’ sport zone. The whole family can have a great experience at the AllSport AExpo.range of workshops will be hosted at the expo, many of which will focus on presenting athletes of all levels with practical ways to enhance their performance, from training and wellness sessions, live improvementdemonstrations,coachingtosport injury and rejuvenation workshops. An All-inclusive Sport And Wellness Exhibition, All Sport Expo
he Cape anticipatedlaunchCentreInternationalTownConventionhasannouncedtheofthemuchAllSportExpo in September 2022. This is a sport and wellness consumer exhibition for outdoor, indoor, and water sport, with a focus on health, nutrition, medical and wellness products. The dates of the show are Friday, 9th to Sunday, 11th September 2022. Visitors to the AllSport Expo are in for a unique experience, where a wide range of sport retailers, as well as health and wellness practitioners will showcase the latest products, including sport equipment, active-wear, and cutting-edge technology – all under one roof.
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Taubie Motlhabane, CEO of the CTICC, said, “The AllSport Expo is one of CTICC’s pride and joys in our portfolio of own events. It is the only exhibition of its type in the Western Cape. We have wanted to introduce an event of this nature for a while now. We hope to offer retailers and sports and demonstrateopportunitypractitionerswellnessantotheirproducts range and services to the South African public, in an experiential way. We are excited to announce that SABC Sport is our broadcast partner for the event, which means that the expo will get wonderful coverage across their wide range of “Followingplatforms. the pandemic, there is a drive towards health and wellness, and this expo brings diverse offerings under one roof, and is set to attract thousands of sport enthusiasts from beginners, amateurs, to professional athletes and coaches,” added Motlhabane.
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