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Metalloobrabotka to Go Live In Moscow From 24 To 28 May 2021
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Ready To Go: The Course Is Set For The European Coatings Show 2021 In September
The Bavarian state government has decided to further simplify the corona measures and has named a clear opening perspective for the trade fair industry: If the infection rate continues to develop favorably, trade fair operations can be resumed by September 1, 2021 at the latest. With this, Bayern Messen wants to allow trade fairs again in time for the start of the European Coatings Show from September 14 to 16, 2021.
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“We are very pleased that the Bavarian State Government has decided to restart the trade fair in time for the ECS in September. The opening perspective ensures more planning security for our exhibitors and visitors ”, says Alexander Mattausch, Executive Director Exhibitions, NürnbergMesse. Amanda Beyer, Director Event Management Vincentz Network, adds: “The signals from the industry clearly show us how essential the ECS is as a meeting place for the coatings and paint industry. We therefore welcome the decision of the Bavarian State Government, which with its decision gives real prospects for a personal reunion in Nuremberg. ”
Preparations for the European Coatings Show 2021 are currently in full swing. Around 500 exhibitors have already registered for the leading trade fair for the international coatings industry. The trade fair will also be supplemented this year by the partially parallel European Coatings Conference from September 13 to 14, as well as an attractive supporting program. A comprehensive hygiene concept also makes safe ECS possible in autumn 2021.
Metalloobrabotka To Go Live In Moscow From 24 To 28 May 2021
From 24 to 28 May 2021 the international machine tool industry will meet physically and live at the Expocentre exhibition centre in Moscow despite the pandemic-related restrictions. To the tune of 600 exhibitors from 25 countries will showcase their innovations, technologies and equipment in metal working on more than 30,000 square metres. The trade fair with science conference is supported by the Russian Ministry for Industry and Trade, the Russian Union of Engineers, the Council of the Russian Federation as well as the Russian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Metalloobrabotka is among the ten leading machine tool exhibitions worldwide and the leading trade fair in Eastern Europe and the CIS. Since its first edition in 1984 it has become established as the communication platform for decision-makers, leading producers, upstream suppliers, dealers and all parties interested in the machine tool sector and metal working technologies.
Over the course of five trade fair days suppliers of technology solutions and highlights will be available for personal dialogue with the expert audience, including renowned Russian exhibitors such as CNC-Tulamash, the Kalashnikov Group, Laser Center, NPK Morsvyazavtomatika, Sasta, the STAN Group, Stankoprom, and Stan-Samara. Participating international industry leaders include such firms as AMADA, Galika AG, Hermle WWE AG, Hoffman Professional Tools, Horn, Mazak, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Salvagnini Italia SPA, and Trumpf.
Also featuring prominently at Metalloobrabotka 2021 will be the international national pavilions from Germany, Italy, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Peter Schmitz, Director Official Participations at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, looks to the re-start of the trade fair in Moscow with optimism: “We and our partner Expocentre are extremely delighted with the avid international exhibitor participation. Direct contacts and the exchange on site are indispensable to our customers and partners. All of this is made possible by a well thought-out hygiene and infection protection concept because the health and safety of our trade visitors and exhibitors is, of course, the highest priority for us.”
In addition to the international participations Metalloobrabotka specifically targets German companies with an official joint stand organised by the Messe Düsseldorf Group. Numerous participating enterprises, including firsttime exhibitors, will thus be given the opportunity to exhibit their innovations at attractive special terms on the shared exhibition area and strengthen their position on the growth market that is Russia.
360-Degree Virtual Tour Of the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Launched
An interactive and immersive new 360-degree video will enable anyone in any location to embark on a virtual site inspection and see the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) from a whole new angle. The innovative video, GCCEC360, invites viewers to walk through Australia’s largest regional convention centre, taking in each of its spaces from all directions and stopping to access more details at their leisure. “It’s as good as a physical site tour,” says Adrienne Readings, General Manager Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“We mapped out how we do tours of the Centre for prospective clients, from the front door to the arena, central rooms, meeting rooms, halls and foyers, and we recreated that experience virtually. “The video includes all of the things that we’d discuss with visitors on an in-venue site tour – everything from which spaces are best suited to which types of events, to where the registration desk and organiser’s offices are located.” Throughout GCCEC360, which can be viewed on virtually any computer or mobile device, clickable hotspots provide further details.
“It’s a truly interactive experience,” Ms Readings says. “As you watch the video, you might ask yourself, ‘How many people can I fit in this space for a gala dinner? How many people can be seated in that space for a concert?’ All of that information is contained within the video, along with floor plans, still images and other relevant details.” GCCEC has led the event industry’s pandemic recovery over the past year. Since getting the go-ahead to operate under its COVID Safe site-specific plan last June, the venue has successfully hosted several business and public events. While COVID has presented opportunities, giving the Centre a greater chance than ever to attract business events that would otherwise have gone overseas, the pandemic has also impacted the ability of domestic decision makers to tour the site and inspect its world-class facilities. With the number of in-venue site tours decreasing at the same time that traffic to the venue’s interactive maps and 360degree image gallery was increasing, the GCCEC team recognised the need to provide prospective clients with a virtual site tour. “We needed to be able to show off the spaces within the Centre to clients in any location,” Ms Readings says.
“With potential border closures and clients being unable to travel, we had to ramp up our capacity to bring the Centre, the destination and our capabilities and personality to decision makers, wherever they may be.” GCCEC successfully applied for a Tourism Australia Business Events Boost Program, and used the funding to produce GCCEC 360. “Business Events Australia is pleased to partner with the GCCEC to support this valuable project via the Business Events Boost Program,” says Penny Lion, Executive General Manager, Events at Tourism Australia. “It is innovative asset creation like this which will encourage Australian businesses and organisations to host in-person events again and showcases Australia’s smarts to the wider international business events market.” The 360-degree video showcases the Centre as a world-class business event venue in a highly desirable location in the heart of Broadbeach – increasing awareness of the Centre, even whilst COVID limits opportunities for physical site visits.
“Initiatives like GCCEC 360 will help us continue to be the magnet for tourism that we have been for the past 17 years,” Ms Readings says. “GCECC has brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Gold Coast, injecting $300-$500 million annually into the local economy, and it’s important that we continue to play that role for the community in a post-COVID landscape.”
COVID-19 Certificate To Messukeskus Helsinki As The First Event Organiser In The Nordic Countries
As the first Nordic event organiser, Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre has received a COVID-19 certificate in recognition of exemplary work for Covid-19 safety. The certificate has been awarded by SAFE Asset Group, an international certification and consulting company specialising in the security of commercial premises.
SAFE Asset Group conducted an extensive audit for the certificate, which verified Messukeskus’ safety policies and guidelines. The certificate is a recognition that the instructions, the hygiene of the premises and equipment, the safety expertise of the staff and other measures related to the control of COVID-19 have been thoroughly taken care of. The health of our clients and staff is of primary importance to us. We monitor closely the instructions of the authorities and invest firmly and proactively in safety at events. You can visit Messukeskus’ events with full confidence, says Anni Vepsäläinen, Managing Director of Messukeskus.
Built for large public events, Messukeskus has a smooth entrance with automatic gates, the possibility of electronic payment, service points protected with plexiglass and contact free taps. Entrance routes and service points are equipped with hand disinfection automats and safety distance markings. Face masks and other hygiene equipment are available for visitors. Efficient air conditioning and in some place up to 14 meters high halls improve safety. A year ago, Messukeskus was the first trade fair organiser in Finland to publish comprehensive instructions related to Covid-19 safety and to train its entire staff in advanced hygiene and safety practices.
The halls were harnessed as testing and vaccination sites in the fight against COVID-19. Health safety is part of Messukeskus’ sustainability work. The Sustainability Report 2020 provides a broader overview of Messukeskus’ other sustainability goals and work.
Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors to promote the city as the premier choice for regional and global Meetings, Incentive trips, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) events.
The HKTB has launched the ‘Hong Kong Convention Ambassador’ programme to help revitalise Hong Kong’s MICE industry, after a turbulent and challenging 2020 with unwavering resilience and agility. With extensive connections, influence and personal standing in their respective fields, the Ambassadors have a significant advantage when they lobby potential conference organisers to consider Hong Kong as the preferred host city for future MICE events. “As we chart the road to recovery, we are grateful to have over 100 prominent leaders of the community join us in promoting Hong Kong as the preferred host for global MICE events, ” Dr YK Pang, Chairman of the HKTB said, as he extended a warm welcome to the Ambassadors. “The Hong Kong Convention Ambassador programme is formulated not only to bring business events to the city when travel resumes. It will also promote the advantages of Hong Kong to the global business community and help drive multi-sectoral recovery. The economic multiplier effect of hosting world-class MICE events is huge. And the HKTB team is here to offer full support to the Ambassadors’ efforts,” he added.
On average, MICE visitors are highyielding travellers who spend at least 20% more per capita than general visitors. Furthermore, they create a larger multiplier effect on the city’s economy. MICE events also help drive the recovery and development of the region, including the Greater Bay Area.
The city is poised to welcome its firstever Greater Bay Area Artificial Intelligence Congress with over 2,400 participants in November 2021. “Hong Kong is in the best position to host this GBA event given its leading position as the most international city and a gateway to the mainland.
