May 2022

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May 2022 Vol 10 Issue 10 Voice of Asia’s Exhibition & Convention Industry

GREAT COMEBACK PAPEREX 2022 appreciated by all stakeholders

EEA is BACK

SUSTAINABILITY IFAT Munich: Knowledge Hub For A Sustainable World

WHAT A BUZZ! ATM Dubai witnesses huge footfall & positive feedback

EXCITING TIMES

AHEAD BHUPINDER SINGH Chief Executive Officer Messe Muenchen India

A community of MICE industry professionals who know that sustainability & technology are actionable priorities in the present

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Hanif Shaikh Emirates Holding Group

Abhinav Gupta IRCTC Tourism

Rungphech Chitanuwat Informa Markets

John Burke Kuala Lumpur Conven on Centre

Rishi Kudale HuddleXR Virtual Event Pla orm

Karl Boga Qatar Tourism, India

Ludivine Bas en IELA

Mohammed S. Al Alsheikh, Events & Exhibi on Gurus

Ganesh Parkar FairAct Exhibi ons & Events

Dee Dee Quah Medical Conference Partners

Dr. G. Anil Kumar Chennai Trade Center

Devika Sood Inspiring Travel Solu ons

Harsh Mukherjee Bombay Exhibi on Center (Division of Nesco Ltd)

Rajesh Batra IICA Indian Ins tute of Corporate Affairs

Jus n Pau Swapcard Ptd Ltd

Anna Paul InOrbit Tours Pvt Ltd

Bryan Paul Greentek Investment Group

Dr. Sweety Jamgade University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore

Marvin Pinto World Expo 2020 Dubai

Angeline Van Den Broecke Al s Business Solu ons

Htar Nu Wai NMT Ltd

Renjini Liza Varghese WriteCanvas

Mohd Hanapi Bin Bisri Petra Energy

Hima Pujara BugRaptors | Seasia Group Companies

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Dear Readers, Inflation accelerated in the United States and Eurozone to 8.5% and 7.5%, respectively, with high energy prices as the principal driver. The US economy contracted –0.4% in the first quarter of 2022; economists are citing steep increases in US imports as a cause of the retreat. Developed and emerging economies alike are experiencing continuing supply chain disruptions and productions shortages, challenges magnified by the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Recent monthly data suggest, however, that global economic fundamentals are sound and overall demand remains strong. Output is limited by shortages in labor and supplies. Global trade and supply chains were affected soon after China imposed restrictions in Shanghai to stop the spread of COVID-19. The measures are now being lifted, but China is still recording between 1,000 and 3,500 new cases daily.

These figures are low by global standards, but the government there is sticking to a zero-COVID-19 policy. This augurs well for India as India is predominantly competing with China in many spaces.

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The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at the Swiss ski resort town of Davos began on May 22 after a gap of nearly two-and-a-half years. On the first day of the summit, WEF's President Borge Brende said that for India things look better, while other countries are beginning to struggle. This year marks the 25th anniversary since India began to appear at the World Economic Forum at Davos. To mark the special moment, the India Lounge at Davos has six sessions covering, digital economy, energy transformation, and building unicorns. One of the sessions will include the opportunity of infrastructure asset monetisation pegged at $80 billion.

I invite all our readers to block their calendars for the upcoming 6th mega edition of the Exhibition Excellence Awards that will be held on 8th July 2022 at the India Expo Mart, Gr. Noida (India). Nominations are now open for the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2022 that have received the acknowledgment and support of IEIA - the Voice of the Indian Exhibition Industry along with prominent industry bodies like IESA, ICPB, SITE India, PATA India, TAAI, NIMA, ADTOI, IATTE, prominent Govt. body for MSME - NSIC and leading international industry bodies - IAEE & AFECA. The nominations close on 1st June 2022 and forms can be filled online at www.exhibitionexcellenceawards.com. I hope you enjoy reading this insightful issue.

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23-29 Pg. 30-39 INTERVIEWS 30-33 In Conversation With Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India Pvt Ltd. 34-36 Exhibition Showcase Talks To Corrado Peraboni CEO At Italian Exhibition Group

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FHA Food & Beverage – Asia’s Leading F&B Trade Show To Be Held Annually From 2022

21-22 The Most Decisive Platform For The Indian Woodworking, Furniture And Mattress Manufacturing Industry Is Set To Create New Benchmarks

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The Meetings Show’s Hosted Buyers Welcomed Aboard HMS Belfast

Birmingham NEC Birmingham is set to deliver one of Europe’s largest EV charging hubs. Set to go live from Autumn 2022, the hub is embedded not only into the NEC Group’s long-term sustainability strategy, but also contributes to the UK Government’s electric vehicle infrastructure strategy.

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AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2023 returns to one of the favorite tourist spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the U.S. The U.S. Aquaculture Society joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meetings.

Digital savvy Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has launched the latest innovation in its digital suite pushing new frontiers to assist business event professionals with a brand-new interactive video planning tool – Ready. Set. Melbourne. All videos are infused with interaction points, providing in-depth local knowledge that help viewers to host, plan and attend a conference or corporate incentive program in and around Melbourne.

The Metaverse Industry Association of Macau ("MIAM")'s first NFT exhibition, "Dream Space: New Wave in the Metaverse" ("the Exhibition"), debuted on the Labor Holiday at H853 Fun Factory with 37 artworks from the world's notable NFT artists.

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INMEX SMM India, the premier trade exhibition for the shipping and maritime industries, is set to be held at the Jio World Convention Center, BKC, Mumbai from 1st – 3rd June 2022. The event will emphasize on crafting a platform for global manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their stateof-the-art products to the South Asian maritime market with over 100 brands.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is returning this May 23-29 to the ADNEC Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi. The theme of this year’s fair is “Inspire.

Create. Enrich." and the motto is "Reading is seeing." It will offer more than 450 events, including numerous leading literary and cultural figures from the region and around the world.

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The European Union launched a cultural festival in Philippines, dubbed “Viva Europa 2022,” involving several on-site and online events seeking to highlight the ties and shared cultural values between the world’s largest trading bloc and the Philippines.

The Home Design and Interior Exhibition (Homedec) this year takes a closer look at the needs of those who have approached their golden years as it is jointly launched with the premier run of the Asean Senior Care and Wellness Expo (AGExpo) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 13.

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Malaysia welcomes the first physical Dental exhibi on & conference in 2022. Expected to draw a crowd of over 2000 visitors, conference and exhibi on alike delivers social impact benefits, knowledge sharing opportuni es and economic contribu on to the country. #(MyCEB)

The ExpoDevCo team has been producing another terrific Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference in Myrtle Beach for Comexposium!

Great team, great event! #MovingBeyondCovid

FIEO in associa on with Drip Capital Services India LLP organized a Physical Seminar on A aining Easy Export Trade Finance at Pune on May 13, 2022.

Brief presenta on on the topic was given by Mr Piyush Dabriwal, Head, Channel Partner, DRIP Capital Services India LLP. Also present was Mr Akshay H Shah, Asst. Director, FIEO (WR).

EXCON was inaugurated at the BIEC on May 17. The largest construc on equipment event in South Asia was held from 17-21 May.

ICPB held a successful panel discussion session on Trends Shaping the Future of MICE Business at SATTE 2022, India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR #SATTE #ICPB

The 15th edi on of Paperex, the series of exhibi ons and conferences focusing on paper, pulp and all allied industries, opened its doors on 10 May 2022. Organised by Hyve India, and being held at India Expo Centre, Delhi- NCR, the show is on un l 13 May.

It is a joyous occasion for us all, as we have opened the doors for Medical Fair India and FAMDENT Shows at Jio World Conven on Centre. #medicalfairindia

Tarsus Group CEO Douglas Emslie ran a fantas c Boston Marathon yesterday comple ng the course in an impressive 3:41 as well as raising over $8,000 for Pathway to Possible. Well done Doug!!

AFECA organized an insigh ul session on #METAVERSE & how our industry dynamics are changing with the advent of virtual revolu on. It was interes ng to hear about METAVERSE.

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The Anuga FoodTec was opened by the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir, our CEO Gerald Böse and the Mayor of Cologne and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board Henrie e Reker! #koelnmesse

The smarter E Europe 2022 ends with 1,356 exhibitors from 46 countries on 132,000 square meters of exhibi on space and more than 65,000 visitors from 149 countries. ##TheSmarterE #exhibi on #munich

#Interzoo will start with more than 1,300 exhibitors from around the world. There is already a strong focus on #pet #nutri on with the #Pe ood Forum Europe taking place for the first me colocated with Interzoo in #Nuremberg NürnbergMesse GmbH

Globoil Interna onal was held in Dubai from 9 to 11 May 2022. This year Globoil is celebra ng its glorious 25 years journey .

FIEO with the support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India organised Par cipa on of 30 plus Indian companies in 8th IDF Oman from 16-18 May, 2022. The Indian Pavilion was inaugurated by HE Abdulsalam Mohammed Abdullah Al Murshidi, Execu ve President of Oman Investment Authority and HE Mr Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to Oman on May 16, 2022.

Malaysia will be the host country for UIA Interna onal Union of Architects Interna onal Forum in 2024. It will bring in 2000 delegates with an es mated economic impact of 43.4 million to the country. #MyCEB #MyMOTAC #MeetInMalaysia

Shaping, experiencing and advancing the mobility transforma on! That was the mo o of the premiere event of polisMOBILITY, which ended successfully. #MesseMonatMai #koelnmesse

OTOAI signed MOU with Alhasan Ali Aldabbagh - Chief Markets Officer, Saudi Tourism Authority at SATTE 2022, India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR #OTOAI

As many as 36,000 + industry buyers and trade visitors across mul ple industry ver cals like travel, wedding planning, and corporate travel were present at the three-day event with business opportuni es. #SATTE2022

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Geo Connect Asia 2022 Returns With Larger Exhibitor & Audience Sizes & Eased Restrictions International events organiser Montgomery Asia announces that Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the highly anticipated flagship geospatial and location intelligence industry trade show and conference for Southeast Asia, returns to the physical sphere this June to explore fast-developing solutions in the geospatial community. GCA 2022 is expected to host more than 50 leading companies from around the world and attract 2,500 professional visitors and delegates. Themed “Geospatial & Location Intelligence Solutions for Asia – Underground, Land & Sea to Sky”, GCA 2022 will run on 1 and 2 June 2022 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. The Conference will address key issues of data collection, storage, interoperability and utilisation. With the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics a Geospatial 4.0 world advances one step closer to becoming a reality. The event will be held alongside its two complementary industry profiles – Digital Construction Asia (DCA) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Asia – and will comprise a virtual component on www.GeoConnectAsia.com where participants can schedule meetings, meet exhibitors and watch the live streaming conference online for virtual delegates.

RMI To Fully Support The Next Automechanika Show

Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Trust To Manage New Geelong Convention And Exhibition Centre The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust has been confirmed as the operator for the new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC), which will open in 2026. As the existing Government operator of convention and exhibition services in the state of Victoria, the Trust already manages the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and aims to manage both GCEC and MCEC to leverage expertise and opportunities to collaborate, the company states. GCEC is being developed on the Geelong Waterfront precinct as part of the Geelong City Deal - a partnership between the Australian and Victorian Governments, together with the City of Greater Geelong.

The Geelong Exhibition and Convention Centre (GCEC) will feature a 200-room luxury hotel and commercial spaces, with a 1,000 seat plenary venue and 3,700 square metres of multi-purpose space which will allow small and large events to run concurrently.

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Industry body, The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has pledged its support to the international automotive service industry trade fair Automechanika Johannesburg, which will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from June 7 to 10. The event is sponsored by financial institution Absa.

This will be the seventh time that the automotive aftermarket trade show has taken place, but it will be the first time that all eight of the RMI’s constituent associations will participate in the event. RMI is the largest employer and business representative organisation in the South African retail motor industry. The RMI will be represented with its own stand, which will be focusing on digitalisation and the “value of belonging”. It will also host its yearly board meeting during the event.

The Automechanika Johannesburg trade fair was meant to have been staged in 2021 but was postponed to this year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

REDCON Asia To Launch In December VNU Asia Pacific has announced the launch of REDCON Asia, the Resilience in Emergency and Disaster Conference. The event is sponsored by MBK Public Company Limited. The multistakeholder conference and exhibition aims to engage business sector leaders, governments, media, international agencies and academia, among others, in the value chain of disaster and emergency management. The inaugural edition is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 9, 2022 at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok. "We are excited to launch this much-needed platform in the region. Our mission is to gather the leading thought leaders, policymakers and cutting-edge companies in disaster risk reduction and emergency response here in Bangkok. We are convinced, that this event will spur cooperation from various sectors of society for a more cohesive and decisive action when disasters strike", says Mrs. Monika Baro, project manager of REDCON Asia. Mr. Igor Palka, managing director of VNU Asia Pacific, said that "VNU is grateful for the continued support of our partners and speakers for REDCON Asia in December 2022. Organising it this year could not be more than timely and relevant as we, together, find the solutions to address the nexus of disease-disaster-climate change phenomena".

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AAHAR 2022 Concludes On A Successful Note espite some initial glitches on the show floor, the premier Food And Hospitality Fair of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the 36th AAHAR - The International Food & Hospitality Fair concluded successfully in terms of business transactions, visitor response and brand expansion. The fair took the experiential HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant and Café) sector to new heights with a star-studded line-up of prominent leaders, members of the Diplomatic corps, hoteliers, restaurant owners, technocrats, award-winning chefs, influencers, food journalists and global trendsetters.

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are the attestation of the growing interest of foreign buyers in the emerging Indian market.

They evinced tremendous interest in not only a wide range of food and processed food products but also in the investment opportunities in the hospitality sector in India. Significantly, this year, Aahar also proved successful in attracting marquee companies and big brands.

Apart from the regular display, the fair featured new verticals i.e. nutraceuticals, aquamarine and dairy Products. Hosted more than 1200 exhibitors from across India and overseas participants in were UK, Australia, USA, South Africa, Canada, Spain, Indonesia, Estonia and France. Aahar 2022 was also meaningful in terms of providing the interface with the companies to resolve food processing and supply chain solutions including the latest AI/IOT systems and plastic-free and environment-friendly,

next-generation packing material.

Special focus was on FPOs(Partnered through World Bank), GI Tag products, Millet & lost cereals of India.

Overseas delegation of buyers visited AAHAR from almost 30 countries like Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Nigeria, UK, UAE, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nepal, and Canada among others. The buyers had an interest in various food-related companies and have initiated business for products like coffee, honey, bakery machines and confectionary items.

As per the preliminary estimation business worth Rs.1800 crores was generated during the currency of the fair. The fair scripted success stories of resilience and determination of Indian industry after beating pandemic challenges. The business visitors were delighted to see dedicated stalls for exporters from North -East region and the Himalayan States and UTs like Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Women Entrepreneurs, Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs), StartUps and exports of millets and millets products.

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Informa Markets Expand Horizons In East India With The Launch Of ‘Jewellery Connect Patna’ nforma Markets in India, the organisers of Delhi Jewellery Gem Fair (DJGF) and Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair (HJF), expanded into the combined North and Eastern region with the launch of ‘Jewellery Connect Patna’. The 1st edition of the exhibition which was held from 24th to 26th April 2022 at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, Bihar was supported by prominent jewellery associations such as AIJGF (All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation) and Patliputra Sarrafa Sangh.

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The exhibition was graced by the presence of Shri Awadesh Narain Singh, Chairman of Legislative Council, Bihar; Shri Tarkishore Prasadji, Dy CM & Finance Minister, Government of Bihar; Mr. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, Industry Minister Bihar Government; Mr. Jama Khan – Minister of Minority Welfare, Government of Bihar; Shri Pramod Kumar Gupta, Honourable Minister of Law and Sugercane Industries, Government of Bihar; Shri Ravishankar Prasad, MP Patna Saheb; Shree Ramkripal Yadav – Member Of Parliament; Shree. Chotu Singh – Sr. Leader; Mr. Pankaj Arora – President AIJGF; Mr. Ashok Verma – President Bihar AIJGF; Mr. Binod Verma – President Patliputra Association; Mr. Yogesh Mudras – Managing Director, Informa Markets India and Ms. Pallavi Mehra – Group Director, Informa Markets India amongst an August gathering.

The three-day Jewellery Connect Patna exhibited the finest jewellery and an exclusive artisans’ collection by bringing in the topmost jewellers, import & export merchants and industry associations. The expo showcased 150+ traditional,

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modern and innovative designer brands. Over 60 top exhibitors participated, showcasing Gold, Diamond, Silver, Pearl, SemiFinished Products, Gemstones & Timepieces Manufacturers, Equipment, Supplies, Software & Technologies, precious metal and jewellery mounting traders, packaging and display, hallmarkers. It had representatives from trade and government bodies. The show had participation from Indian cities such as Patna, Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajkot, and Delhi and congregated the jewellery community from Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, UP and Nepal.

Speaking on the launch of the 1st edition of Jewellery Connect Patna, the muchawaited expo for the North and East India sectors, Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “We are excited to be back in the strength of the North and East sectors, this time in Bihar, one of the most untapped and promising markets for the jewellery community.

The Indian Gems and Jewellery sector, the largest globally, contributing around 29% to global jewellery consumption and one of the leading contributors to the national economy, needs significant reforms and support. Thankfully, the Union Budget 2022-2023 included positive measures such as reducing customs duty on cut and polished

diamonds and gemstones to 5% and an extension of ECLGS for MSMEs that will help the industry’s overall growth in the coming year. With our legacy of successful expos in the North and South, we aim to facilitate the buyer and seller community in Bihar and the neighbouring states to build quality business relationships on a Pan-India scale. This expansion will be a step towards supporting and amplifying jewellery trade and introduce trends from different parts of the country in the North and East India cluster.”

Speaking on the association with Informa Markets in India at the Jewellery Connect Patna, Ashok Kumar Verma, Bihar President, AIJGF, congratulated Informa Markets to launch the Exclusive B2B Jewellery Show in Patna, Bihar.

“Jewellery Connect Patna was a compelling show in terms of the latest trends, eye-catching Designs and lucrative business opportunities. It aimed at fulfilling your all-season Jewellery purchase needs at one go from top manufacturers of the industry. We are proudly associated with Informa Markets in India.”

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IMTEX FORMING 2022 To Feature Over 350 Exhibitors Showcasing Metal Forming Technologies ndian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) will organize the seventh edition of IMTEX FORMING 2022 – South East Asia’s largest exhibition on metal forming technologies at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru from June 16 – 21, 2022.

Concurrent shows – Tooltech 2022 focusing on machine tool accessories, Forming Tools, Die & Moulds, Metrology, CAD/CAM, etc. and Digital Manufacturing featuring latest innovations in Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0., etc. will be held along with IMTEX FORMING 2022.

his thoughts, Ravi Raghavan, President, IMTMA said, “IMTEX FORMING is South East Asia’s leading show on metal forming and manufacturing technologies.

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Over 350 exhibitors from 16 countries would be participating in the exhibition which is being held after a gap of more than two years. IMTEX FORMING 2022 along with Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing will span around 33,000 square metres of exhibition space with companies from Austria, China, Czech

Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, UK and USA, exhibiting.

IMTEX FORMING 2022 and Tooltech 2022 will bring diverse groups and stakeholders on a common platform for knowledge sharing and transacting business. Technologies in metal forming such as presses, bending, welding and joining, high speed laser machines, robotics and automation in sheet metal working, additive manufacturing, metrology, and CAD/CAM essential for manufacturing will be displayed ‘live’, enabling visitors to take informed decisions. Expressing

With the country having just recovered from the global pandemic, the exhibition will be crucial in advancing India’s manufacturing capabilities.”

Further, P. J. Mohanram, Principal Advisor, IMTMA said, “Technology enthusiasts will have a lot to unearth on various developments in forming machinery, near net manufacturing, additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, shop floor automation and evolutionary Industry 4.0.”

The six-day exhibition would have visitors from various industry sectors such as Auto, Auto components, Aerospace, Defence, Railways, Power, Medical equipment, white and brown goods, oil and gas equipments, ship building, and many more industries.

IEIA Skills Training & Certification' Pilot Project Launch | :4th June, 2022, BIEC, Bengaluru EIA is launching the Pilot Project of Skills Training and Certification for the Indian Exhibition Industry on Saturday, the 4 of June, 2022 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC, Bengaluru).

This would be the first ever Skills Training Program for the Indian exhibitions sector aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) in association with the Furniture and Fittings Sector Skills Council (FFSC) under the aegis of

onwards on the launch date for Stand building/construction segmentbeginners and mid-level workforces.

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Onsite skills training and assessment will be conducted at BIEC from 10:00 hrs

IEIA hereby invites nominations for enrolments for the Pilot Skilling Program at a very nominal assessment fees of Rs. 500 per candidate plus GST. Please do come forward and send in your nominations as we collectively step towards achievement of the first important milestone of our journey towards building a skilled eco system for the exhibitions sector in India.

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The 2022 Edition Of India Art Fair Comes To An End With Reports Of Robust Sales Throughout The Fair presented an interactive AR display by the techart platform BeFantastic supported by Tezos India, a visitorcentric installation by Khoj International Artists’ Association on urban pollution, and an installation of light and shadow play by artist Tapan Moharana presented by Space 118, among many others.

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he 2022 edition of India Art Fair, the leading platform to discover and celebrate modern and contemporary art from South Asia, closed on 1 May amid reports of robust sales. Presented by BMW India from 28 April to 1 May 2022 at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, the fair presented a strong contingent of 77 exhibitors, including 63 galleries and 14 institutional participants from 16 cities in India and beyond. This edition welcomed new and returning visitors including from leading HNWIs and art patrons, artists and curators, young collectors and students, cementing the

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fair’s position as a platform to engage with, discover and collect South Asian art.

Celebrating the return of its physical format in 2022, India Art Fair unfolded a range of public programmes and tightly curated gallery presentations that championed new trailblazing voices alongside established household names.

The fair featured over 500 modern and contemporary artists, an unrivalled representation of non-profits and institutions, an oversubscribed auditorium talks programme, colossal outdoor art projects, Artist in Residence workshops, cutting-edge performances and a reimagined PLATFORM section that showcased underrepresented traditional and folk Indian art forms.

Indicative of the multifaceted talent of the next generation of Indian artists, India Art Fair also launched THE STUDIO, a section dedicated to experimenting with new ideas in art and technology. Within this section, the fair

Jaya Asokan, Fair Director of India Art Fair, commented: “As the first fair that I oversaw, I am immensely proud of the team and all our artists, galleries and partners for working so seamlessly together and for pushing the boundaries of the region’s artistic language. The upbeat energy at the fair has demonstrated that audiences here are ready to dive back in and experience art in person again, a true embodiment of the strength and resilience of the region’s art scene.

Since the pandemic has caused a paradigm shift in the global art market, the purpose of art fairs have taken on a new relevance, which prompted us to reconsider our role within the art world.

In a bid to sustain this cultural dialogue throughout the last two years, we transitioned from a seasonal 4-day event to a year-round presence through a refreshed website with newly commissioned artist films and stories, IAF Parallel exhibitions and events, new pop-ups and public art projects, workshops and walkthroughs to grow our footprint within the region.

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Our planning ahead of the 2022 edition has helped us broach new and deeper conversations with leading figures from the region and culminated in robust sales across the fair this year. Our holistic programmes at this year’s fair have really helped solidify the fair as a link between the South Asian and international art landscapes. I am delighted at the success we achieved this year, which will help shape the expectations and narrative for future editions of India Art Fair.”

Celebrating 6 years of creative partnership, Presenting Partner BMW Group India returned to the fair and showcased a wrap for BMW’s allconnected and electric iX designed by young Indian artist Faiza Hasan, who was awarded ‘The Future is Born of Art’ commission. Hasan’s car wrap design reflects on the theme of sustainability and expands this into the community by including Urdu words like ‘suno’ meaning ‘listen’.

Complementing this partnership, The BMW Art Talk given by Indian contemporary artist Atul Dodiya, one of the most prestigious artist talks, kicked off the programming schedule at the fair.

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over 15 years, various cultural initiatives have been an integral part of BMW Group India’s social sustainability.

From showcasing the coveted BMW Art Cars to supporting multiple contemporary art exhibitions across the country, we are committed to nurture contemporary art platforms. We are proud to present India Art Fair in 2022 for the sixth year in a row and are thrilled to showcase ‘The Future is Born of Art’—an initiative to propel emerging Indian artists and further BMW Group’s commitment to promoting art, sustainability, and innovation. With this Commission, we hope to empower young Indian voices and further creativity’s role in imagining a sustainable world.”

Leading figures across the cultural landscapes of India and the South Asia region attended the fair to explore and experience the diverse line-up of leading exhibitors and curated programmes.

These include art patrons such as Feroze and Mohit Gujral, Radhika Chopra, Kiran and Shiv Nadar, Sunil Munjal, Tarini and Sangita Jindal, Tarana and Tarun Sawhney, Shalini Jindal, Lekha Poddar, Abhishek Poddar, Sunitha and Vijay Choraria, Sonal Ambani, Indira and Pradeep Burman, Vasudha Ruia, Vivek Nanda, Madhu Neotia, Alexandra Fain, Shalini Passi, Meha Patel, Arti Kirloskar, Miheeka Bajaj and V. Sunil.

Aiming to widen access to art and collecting amongst the next generation, the fair hosted an expanded YOUNG COLLECTORS’ PROGRAMME, which was a great success with one of a kind music, art and performance programmes featured at Fresh Produce, a show curated by the up-and-coming gallery Method and presented by India Art Fair ‘Young Patrons of the Year’, MadStarBase. As well as walkthroughs of private homes, corporate collections and New Delhi’s foremost galleries and institutions, and social events to build a community of like-minded creatives and collectors. The fair also led curated walks for young collectors with a focus on affordably priced works.

Vikram Pawah, President of BMW Group India, commented, “For

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SATTE 2022 Opens With Over 36,000 Qualified Travel Industry Experts And Foreign Participation Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and others marked their presence at the expo

ourism industry experts participated in SATTE 2022, organized by B2B exhibition organizer Informa Markets at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. As many as 36,000 + industry buyers and trade visitors across multiple industry verticals like travel, wedding planning, and corporate travel were present at the three-day event.

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International destinations like Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Mauritius Tourism Authority, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, South Korea, Utah, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Visit Brussels, Miami, Zimbabwe, Los Angeles and many more exhibited at the expo with the aim of attracting Indian travel players in these countries.

Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and

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others marked their presence at the expo. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism, Dr. M. Mathiventhan, Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Tamil Nadu; Rupinder Brar, Addl. DirectorGeneral, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; Subhash Goyal, Member, National Advisory Council, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets in India and Pallavi Mehra, Group Director, Informa Markets in India where among the dignitaries who were present for the inauguration ceremony.

Shripad Yeso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism, Govt of India said, “the travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest economic sectors. It has witnessed a huge spurt of growth in the post-pandemic period and is set to continue the momentum and continue on its path of revival.” He also credited the exhibition for becoming a hub of idea and knowledge sharing between enterprising and coming up with “wellcrafted solutions to accelerate growth in the travel-tour industry.”

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said that the tourism industry is in recovery mode from the aftereffects of Covid-19 and India is open to business and travel. Feeling optimistic that SATTE will strengthen the vision of ‘Atmanirbharta’, he further said, “Equitable and sustainable growth and greater integration of newer technology solutions are objectives that need to be attained by the tourism industry.”

The SATTE event also has a line-up of conferences on subjects that includes India Tourism: The Road Ahead!; Cinema & Tourism: Enhancing Destination’s Image; Outbound Tourism: Refresh, Rebuild, Re-strategise; Ayurveda and Wellness Tourism: The Big Opportunity for India Tourism; ICPB Conference on MICE and Travel Technology: Making the Future Perfect.

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15th Edition Of Paperex 2022, World’s Leading Expo On Paper Industry Held Successfully Amidst Huge Footfall

aperex 2022, World’s largest expo on Paper Industry was successfully organized from 10-13 May 2022 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi – NCR, India.

This was the 15th edition of Paperex, delivered on the show ground by the organizers, Hyve India Pvt. Ltd. After two years of long wait and postponement, the Paper Industry was finally seen wrapping up their stalls with happy faces and much expected business progression, on the fourth & last day of the exhibition.

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The event reported participation of 460 Leading Exhibitors from 20+ countries and three collocated events catered the entire gamut of paper & all allied industries at one business platform

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WORLD OF PAPER – highlighting participation of Paper, Printing, Packaging & Publishing industries, CORRUGEX: - highlighting participation of Corrugated Box Machinery, Technology & allied Industries, TISSUEEX, highlighting participation of Tissue, Products, Machinery & Technology. Some of the top industry players who exhibited at the event were JK Paper, Bindal Paper, Trident Group, Silverton Pulp and Paper, Edicon, Bindals Paper, Valmet, Ambani Paper, VOITH, Bluecraft Paper, MLM India, Shri Krishna Paper and Mills, ITC and many more.

The four-day event witnessed variety of papers, latest technological advancements, machinery and raw material for Paper & Board

Manufacturing. The expo had a remarkable footfall of 26,000 + Trade visitors over 4 days from across the globe which comprises of paper & board manufacturers, paper traders, printers, publishers, converters and paper packaging companies, designers for corrugated box & related packaging, investors & promoters.

The Inauguration of the expo took place on 10 May 2022 in the presence of Honorable Minister Dr. Bhagawat Karad, Union Minister of State for Finance. “Paper production in the country needs to be augmented by 7-8 times for domestic industry to meet the surging demand and to make India Aatmanirbhar. Currently India accounts for only 4-5% of global production of paper. Paper consumption in India

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needs to be promoted in view of the employment it generates”, said Dr Bhagawat Karad, Union Minister of State for Finance at the inauguration.

Dr. Karad was joined by CXOs of the leading Exhibiting Companies to light the auspicious lamp and start the day one of exhibition. A major highlight of the show was a path-breaking Conference on “Paper Industry: Post Pandemic Growth and Restructuring”

by Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association (IARPMA) as also a threeday Open Seminar on “Paper Corrugation, Printing and Packaging Industry” covering key challenges and opportunities. Added attractions are Buyer Delegations from major leading trade associations including IPPTA, IPMA, INMA, IARPMA, FPTA, IRPTA, WPF and more. Given the quality of the visitor buyers from India and abroad, a number of exhibitors used this platform to launch new products, services and technologies.

Another eye-opening Panel Discussion at the Seminar was held by Indian Recovered Paper Traders Association on Recovered Paper Industry (RCP) – Domestic & Influence of Imports.

The conference and open seminar added a lot of value to the expo in terms of discussions on recovery paths, way forward and to address complete inward and outward paper supply chain.

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In addition to knowledge sharing platform, Paperex hosted various Business Meetings dedicated for Industry Associations and Stakeholders at Business Networking and Information Lounges. The Networking longed provided the key clients a relaxed ambience and private space to hold their meetings and have discussions over some quality networking time. The networking space was organized for all leading trade associations including: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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One of the major highlight of the event was a well organized Exhibitor award ceremony on 12 May i.e. third day of the event, to acknowledge some of the

Exhibitors who invested a lot of efforts to make Paperex 2022 a successful event for themselves. The show success highly counts on the Exhibitors. Here are the complete details. Some of the categories of these awards were Design & Concept- International Sector, Design & Concept- National Sector, Innovative Display , Green Concept Displa, Equipment Display and some more.

Some of the winners were JK Paper, Synergy Tradeco NV, VOITH, Ruchira Papers, Bindals Papers, Trident, Orient, Edicon, ITC, Kuatum Paper, Saloni Paper Machines, Naini Group and many more.

Here are some of the testimonials of key exhibitors “This time we get good response from customers, much above expectation.

The environment is also good & Well managed by Hyve team” Rahul Maini, Regional Head Distribution, Trident India “It was a great event, well organized and good footfall. Keep it up” Debashish Ganguly, GM Marketing, JK Paper LTD. “A very well-organized event from Hyve” Rishabh Jain, Director, Silverton Pulp & Paper “Amazing experience at this event, great supporting platform to grow our business” Vimal Vaishnani, Edicon “Footfall is even more than expected after the covid impact.”

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The Most Decisive Platform For The Indian Woodworking, Furniture And Mattress Manufacturing Industry Is Set To Create New Benchmarks

he 12th edition of INDIAWOOD (2nd - 6th June, 2022) organised by NürnbergMesse India will once again cement its position as the most relevant and important forum for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry in India. With country pavilions from Germany, USA, Canada, Turkey, Malaysia, Finland, Estonia, Taiwan, Gabon amongst others, the five-day event will offer a comprehensive range of innovative products and provide information on the latest technological developments.

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India's furniture market is expected to cross USD 27 billion by the end of the year 2025, making the furniture market in India a billion-dollar Industry.

Factors contributing to the growth of India's furniture market include the middle-class population, rising disposable income, and an increasing number of urban households. With the recent entry of leading global players in India, the market share of the organized sector has been growing consistently.

The industry has been increasingly adopting best practices when it comes to sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and skilled resources.

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largest global economy by 2030, the Government of India has identified the furniture industry as a key enabler to expand the reach of 'Make in India' goods across the globe. The furniture industry in India is a part of the home furnishing industry and occupies the largest share (~50% in 2019) in the home furnishing market. In FY2019, the Indian furniture market was valued at USD 12.6 billion and grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during 5 years before that.

Furthermore, Indian furniture exports witnessed an astounding growth rate of 222% in 2021-2022 compared to 20132014, thus proving the competency of 'Made in India' products in global markets. Clearly these statistics augur well for the event.

Sivakumar Venugopal, Group Director, Member of the Management Board, NürnbergMesse India, is confident about the future of the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry, "INDIAWOOD has been growing significantly over the last few years, in sync with the growth of the industry and 2022 will be an important milestone for

the event. The event assumes an even enhanced significance in present times and will emerge as an effective forum for networking, business generation and observing latest trends and innovations.

Together with our exhibitors and partners, we are confident of delivering an event on par with international standards, as in the past years."

Juergen Koeppel, President, EUMABOIS (European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers) is upbeat about the potential of the market. He further adds, "India enjoys a favorable position as a market leader with tremendous future possibilities. We invite the woodworking community to make optimal use of this opportunity to reconnect with Industry Peers and reexperience live exhibitions. Look forward to seeing you at INDIAWOOD 2022.”

By focusing on the latest trends in carpentry, skilling, innovation, automation and digitalization, INDIAWOOD aims to drive Indian furniture manufacturing and

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woodworking industry and establish India as one of the top manufacturing destinations in the region.

Spread over 65,000 sq. meters plus area with 5 dedicated themed halls, the event is expected to attract a record number of visitors.Visitors from all quarters including furniture manufacturers, kitchen manufacturers, saw millers, board manufacturers, fittings and component manufactures, traders, architects, builders and interior designers can look forward to the latest in technologies, materials and innovations over the five-day event. The show as a knowledge sharing forum, INDIAWOOD will feature multiple seminars on latest trends and innovations organised by leading Industry associations as well as Skill development programs organised by the Furniture & Fittings Skill Council of India.

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(WAD)', one-day conference, to be held on the 3rd of June, will aim to bring the traditionalists and the modernists on a common platform to explore the versatility, durability and application of wood in architecture and design. The event is expected to attract Architects, Structural Engineers, Designers and Mass-Timber manufacturers amongst others. Leading domain experts of renown and repute will present interesting case studies and discuss in detail about the application of wood as a construction material.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonia Prashar, Managing Director and Chairperson of the Board, NürnbergMesse India said, "As India strives to become a manufacturing hub for the world, key initiatives, such as 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local',

have played a huge role in terms of giving a boost to the manufacturing sector, including furniture manufacture.

In current times as the demand for furniture continues to increase, we are confident that the platform of INDIAWOOD will succeed in providing the relevant technologies and solutions to meet the demands of this sector.”

Prashar further adds, "INDIA MATTRESSTECH + UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO (IME), International Trade Fair for Mattress and Upholstery Production Technology, Machinery, Supplies, Production Tools and Accessories, held concurrently from 2nd - 5th June at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre will welcome several new brands and have the latest cutting-edge technology on display. NürnbergMesse India is looking forward welcoming all the stakeholders of this rapidly evolving and growing industry."

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The 6th annual edition of EEA will be held on 8th of July 2022 at the India Expo Mart, Gr. Noida, Delhi/NCR. Organized by Exhibition Showcase magazine, the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2022 have received the acknowledgment and support of IEIA the Voice of the Indian Exhibition Industry along with prominent industry bodies like IESA, ICPB, SITE India, PATA India, TAAI, NIMA, ADTOI, IATTE, prominent Govt. body for MSME - NSIC and leading international industry bodies - IAEE & AFECA for its 6th mega edition.

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The nominations for Exhibition Excellence Awards are closing on 1st June so please take out 10 minutes to fill up your entries for this mega initiative for the Indian exhibition & convention industry. You can also log in to www.exhibitionexcellenceawards.com.

Over 500 exhibition organisers, trade & professional associations, trade bodies, corporate heads, venues and MICE stakeholders will attend the event on 8th July 2022 at India Expo Mart, Gr. Noida.

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Nominations are now open so do go through the various awards categories.

Please note that the nominations will close on 1st June 2022. New categories and parameters have been added in consideration of the disruption caused by the pandemic. The tenure for awards contention has been kept from Jan 2020 till March 2022. Internationally renowned consulting firm GainingEdge appointed as Process Advisory partner

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Exhibition & Conference Organizers Categories There are 23 award categories for exhibition organisers including one category for conference organizers.

The award tenure for consideration is for the period between Jan 2020 till March 2022. There are many distinct categories to acknowledge excellence on many parameters including physical shows held during this tenure, virtual events, online webinars done, service rendered to the society/community, measures taken to motivate employees and much more. Apply now by clicking the nomination button below.

The Mega Show

The Large Show

The Grand Show

Open for private organisers & domestic organisers only – B2B segment. For physical exhibition that was organized between January 2020 to March 2022. Exhibition with greatest number of participating exhibitors.

Open for private organisers, domestic organisers, trade bodies – B2C segment. For physical exhibition that was organized between January 2020 to March 2022.

Exhibition with greatest number of participating exhibitors.

Open for trade bodies only. For physical exhibition that was organized between January 2020 to March 2022. Exhibition with greatest number of participating exhibitors.

The Big Show

The Challenger

The Regional Star

Open for domestic organisers only, who have no afliations overseas – B2B segment. For physical exhibition that was organized between January 2020 to March 2022.

Exhibition with greatest number of participating exhibitors.

For any B2B exhibition that was organized in any B-City between Jan 2020 to March 2022. Winner will be decided on the number of participating exhibitors.

For any exhibition organizer that organized the greatest number of physical exhibitions in B-Cities (exclusively B Cities only) between Jan 2020 to March 2022. Winner will be decided on the number of shows.

The Shining Star

The International Star

Excellence in Innovation

For any exhibition organizer that organized the greatest number of physical exhibitions (multi-theme) in India between Jan 2020 to March 2022. Winner will be decided on the number of shows.

For any exhibition organizer that organized the greatest number of physical exhibitions overseas between Jan 2020 to March 2022. Winner will be decided on the number of shows.

For any physical exhibition that displayed the innovations /innovative measures on the show oor to manifest in the new normal. Exhibition should have held between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

Excellence in Technology

Top Hybrid Show

Star Virtual Expo

For any physical exhibition that displayed the effective use of technology/technological measures to manifest in the new normal.

Exhibition should have held between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For any physical exhibition that was held effectively & successfully in the hybrid mode (physical as well as online). Exhibition should have held between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For any virtual exhibition that was held successfully between Jan 2020 to March 2022. Winner will be decided on the number of virtual exhibitors/virtual booths.

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Excellence in Engagement

The Star Employer

The Knowledge Hub

For any exhibition organiser that kept its participants/industry engaged through various activities/efforts/measures (online or ofine measures) during the pandemic.

Tenure between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For any organizer that took special measures to keep the employees safe, motivated, satised and also provided opportunities for learning/upskilling opportunities during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

On the basis of number of co-held conference sessions at the exhibition held between Jan 20 - Mar 22. Supporting document will be the conference brochure / brochure with session details.

Award of Merit (Corporate)

Award of Merit (Individual)

The Comeback Show

For any organizer that demonstrated exemplary commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For a C-suite professional who demonstrated outstanding commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For any show that did the same or greater number of participating exhibitors in its 20/21/22 edition as compared to its 2019 edition.

Star Debut

Top Global Dominance

Excellence in Health & Safety

For any show that held its inaugural edition between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

Winner on the basis of number of participating exhibitors.

For any show that had maximum number of overseas participants in the show.

Exhibition should have held between Jan 2020 to March 2022. a

For any show held between Jan 2020 to March 2022 that took maximum and best measures towards ensuring health and safety of participants at the show oor.

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The Star Conference

For any show held between Jan 2020 to March 2022 that helped promote the business of its target industry most effectively by providing business opportunities to its participants effectively

For any conference held between Jan 2020 to March 2022 that had maximum number of exhibition stalls.

Exhibition & Conference Service Providers Categories There are 18 award categories for exhibition & conference service providers.

The award tenure for consideration is for the period between Jan 2020 till March 2022. There are many distinct categories to acknowledge excellence on many parameters and segments. Apply now by clicking the nomination button below.

Excellence in Services Any Service providing organisation in exhibitions or conferences can ll this category.

Mention about your company, the details of projects done between Jan 20 - March 2022, operational capability, USP, effectiveness, success story, best practices, client testimonials, pictures, videos etc. Submit supporting documents.

Excellence in Design

Leading Structure Supplier

Agencies will submit their best creations between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

Mention project details, client brief, challenges overcome, execution details, special USP, testimonials etc. Attach pictures, videos etc. of the project along.

On the basis of number of exhibitions executed between Jan 2020 - March 2022 as ofcial structure supplier (including octonorm) of the show along with volume of structure supplied.

Supporting documents along with details of events to be shared.

Excellence in Exhibition Management

Excellence in Conference Management

On the basis of number of exhibitions executed between Jan 2020 - March 2022 on turnkey basis. Supporting documents along with details of events to be shared.

On the basis of best practices demonstrated while managing a conference/summit held between Jan 2020 - March 2022. Mention project details, details of conference, size of conference, your described role, details of your execution of the project, challenges overcome, success story, your operational efciency. Mention the details and credentials of your organisation. Attach pictures, videos, client testimonials etc. as supporting

The Tech Catalyst On the basis of breakthrough technology introduced in the exhibition industry. Mention the details where it was used, how it impacted the events positively, its USP, features, effectiveness, ease in operational use, client testimonials, pictures, videos etc. to prove the effectiveness of the service. Attach necessary supporting documents.

The Star PCO Mention the details of the conferences handled between Jan 2020 - March 2022. Winner on the basis of number of conferences handled. Attach necessary supporting documents

Star Innovation Award

Star in Production & Visuals

Mention the details of the innovation introduced, its impact, its USP, its effectiveness and operational usability at any event held between Jan 2020 March 2022. Attach pictures, videos, testimonials etc. as supporting

Mention the details of the exhibitions where you handled production work or signages between Jan 20 - March 2022 as the ofcial agency. Winner on the basis of number of events handled. Attach necessary supporting documents

Star in AV, Lights & Sound

EXEMPLARY STALL DESIGNING

Star In Emergency Services

Mention the details of the exhibitions where you provided these services between Jan 20 March 2022 as ofcial agency. Winner on the basis of number of events handled.

Attach necessary supporting documents

Mention the details of your best stall done between Jan 2020 - March 2022. Share project details, size, highlights of your work, stall pictures, videos, client testimonials etc.

Any service provider who excelled in providing emergency services at exhibitions between the tenure Jan 2020 -March 2022. Winner on the basis of greater number of exhibitions handled as ofcial agency.

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Award of Merit (Individual)

Star Hybrid Platform

For any service provider that demonstrated exemplary commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For a C-suite professional who demonstrated outstanding commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For an effective hybrid platform that enabled successful shows in the tenure between Jan 2020 to December 2021. Winner on basis of greatest number of shows executed between Jan 2020 to March 2022

Star Virtual Platform

The Digital Enabler

Star in Facility Management

For an effective virtual platform that enabled successful virtual shows in the tenure between Jan 2020 to December 2021. Winner on basis of greatest number of shows executed between Jan 2020 to March 2022

To a service providing organization that provided exemplary services & solutions to integrate technology/virtual/hybrid element to support show organisers during the tenure Jan 2020 - March 2022

To a service providing organization that provided exemplary services in various domains of facility management in shows held between Jan 2020 - March 2022

Exhibition Venues Categories There are 8 award categories for exhibition venues & hotels. The award tenure for consideration is for the period between Jan 2020 till March 2022. There are many distinct categories to acknowledge excellence on many parameters and segments. Apply now by clicking the nomination button below.

The Grand Venue

The Star Venue

The Torchbearer

For exhibition venue that hosted maximum number of exhibitions during the tenure between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For venue that implemented dedicated measures to ensure safety of all stakeholders, innovations and technological touchpoints to function in the new normal. Highlight the measures between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For Venue that went out of the way to provide exibility and comfort to organizers & other stakeholders by providing them relief support in light of the pandemic. Measures between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

The Emerging Star

Award of Merit (Corporate)

Award of Merit (Individual)

For a new/upcoming exhibition venue that began marketing its services & salient features effectively to the industry at large.

Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For any venue that demonstrated exemplary commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic. Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For a C-suite professional who demonstrated outstanding commitment to serve the industry/fraternity, community and/or nation during the pandemic.

Activities between Jan 2020 to March 2022

The Star Hotel

Leading B-City Venue

For hotel that hosted maximum number of exhibitions during the tenure between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

For a venue based in Non-Metro city that hosted maximum number of exhibitions during the tenure between Jan 2020 to March 2022.

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The pandemic offered us an opportunity to stop, dig deep and comeback stronger with a clear purpose

“After hitting rock bottom during the pandemic, the events and exhibitions ecosystem in India will leapfrog on the back of focussed customer centricity and tech-driven innovations. With its basket of diverse 22 trade fair brands and the hard-earned loyalty of its partners, Messe Muenchen India will continue to expand business opportunities for all stakeholders in keeping with its newly-launched manifesto” - Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India Pvt Ltd. 30 | www.exhibi onshowcase.com

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The pandemic has had a debilitating effect on all businesses around the globe. The Exhibition Industry was at the forefront among those that were hit the hardest. The trade fair industry across the world went into a limbo as the pandemic spread its tentacles across a dumbfounded world. Even as the first wave started waning, the uncertainty over government mandates on large gatherings kept the industry on tenterhooks.

Elaborating on the tsunami of uncertainty that gripped the organisation, Bhupinder Singh says, “We at Messe Muenchen India were like deer caught in the headlights; survival took precedence as we explored newer business models to stay afloat. Although several organizations attempted creating digital marketplaces, they at best became a tool to stay connected with the communities that were being hitherto served. As the industry started coming to terms with a post-pandemic new world order, industry ecosystems needed to be satisfied with the risk mitigation measures that organizers were adapting to deftly manage uncertainties. Thus, even credible and trusted marketplaces were being viewed with a doubtful lens. It was amply evident that we needed to rebuild trust and confidence in trade fairs and, by extension, our commitment to deliver meaningful marketplaces to the communities we served. We at Messe Muenchen India needed a paradigm shift in describing our existence. The pandemic had presented the opportunity to stop, look back and reload our purpose statement, redefine our mission, and rediscover our values, aligned with the parent company but customised for the Indian market.”

Earlier this year, through a week-long brainstorming session called ELEVATE, Team Messe Muenchen India carefully curated its Purpose for existence, Mission Statement for the defined future pathway, and the Core Values that the organization stands by. Bhupinder Singh explains: Our purpose is “to enable meaningful handshakes; to unlock business opportunities ” TM

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about our industry and our organization.

Our mission includes the long-term business objectives that we are striving to achieve. This will be the foundation for our short term and medium-term goals.”

What sets us apart?

Achieving a purposeful mission without clear guiding principles can be unrealistic and hence, Messe Muenchen India’s core values play an important role. “Our values define how we conduct ourselves not just when all is calm but also in times of adversity. These are common behaviours that we practice and want to get better at practicing in our organization. Our workplace practices and rituals are derived from our values, thus making them liveable and real across the organization. As Messe Muenchen India team members, it is our responsibility to reinforce them day in and day out. We will drive into the future whilst espousing our values of “Trust, Team Spirit, Craftsmanship and Entrepreneurship.”

In an exclusive conversation with Exhibition Showcase, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, shares how the organisation has emerged from the pandemic ashes and how it is poised to soar higher and ride the post-pandemic growth wave in the exhibitions industry.

ES: How have the last 27 months been in terms of organisation evolution and key learnings?

BS: The last couple of years were full of uncertainty but we were quick to re-calibrate our services to best suit our customers’ needs. We have steered innovations through a series of Webinars and Online Expos, including one of the largest online gatherings of industry professionals-Messe Muenchen India Online, a three-day online expo in December 2020, featuring 10 exhibitions and representing 6 clusters. This expo brought together 334 exhibitors from 16 countries, displaying 2,135 solutions, and drawing 8,715 visitors.

The idea was to keep B2B engagement quick and seamless despite all the uncertainty. As the global economy was reeling under demand and supply-side shocks, bringing manufacturing and services sectors to a standstill, we continued to believe in our mission of bridging stakeholders’ interests and offering them a platform to share their concerns via our well-curated online shows. Our digital platform MMI Connect was born out of this necessity to bridge trade communities while avoiding

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May 2022 going forward exhibition management will leverage a host of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and Machine Learning (ML) to make data-driven decisions. Hence, we have been investing in technology, training and skill-building so that our teams are pre-emptively prepared today with the skills needed to work with tomorrow’s technology.

pandemic risks. This platform was developed in-house to offer constructive solutions for networking and brand engagement. We are proud of this indigenous solution which has now extended as a one-stop support platform for all partners of our on-ground exhibitions.

ES: How important is the role of talent acquisition for a sector like exhibitions, especially in the post-pandemic world?

BS: The pandemic threw our industry into an existential crisis. We required clarity of purpose that we exist to solve business problems of the real world. With this clear sense of purpose, we need to attract, sustain, and develop talent to achieve our mission through lived values. Ours is a servicebased, people focussed industry where we use a vast variety of tech tools to achieve the end-goals of buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. While we use and showcase the latest cutting-edge technology to promote trade and unlock sectoral potential, people remain the key focus of our business.

Hence, our in-house talent team is called Human Asset Management, and not human resources because resources are used but assets are built. Our strong focus on Core Values stems from the belief that skills can be taught when there is a willingness to learn, but alignment with the organisation’s Core Value system is nonnegotiable.

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We are pleased to be associated with the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) program and we have nominated our team members for the same. This program is conceptualized by the International Association of Events & Exhibition (IAEE) and managed in India by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA). As a company, we ensure to enrol the most passionate team members in the right leadership and alignment programs that contribute to their skill and personality enhancement. Our employee exchange program (EEP) and visits to headquarters in Munich is another step towards realizing our employee development objectives. We also plan for sporting events which I am sure serves as a good time-out from our busy event calendar.

ES: How do you perceive the changing dynamics of technology in our industry? How can technology assist show organisers in future?

BS: Technology plays a crucial role in helping organisers design a holistic experience for visitors and exhibitors.

Following the pandemic, we have adopted increased digitisation of internal operations to fully leverage the power of automation and improve customer experience by reducing turnaround times.

Customer experience before, during and after each of our trade fairs is very important for us and measuring these outcomes through NPS is something we are passionately working towards. The exhibition industry’s NPS for on-site exhibitions is currently -15, so we have a long road to improve customer centricity. Thankfully, NPS for online exhibitions stands at -50, so we can be sure that our focus on onsite shows is in the right direction.

Due to our compliance with EU’s data privacy laws, we avoid invasive technologies that build on visitors’ personal information. However, we use various technology tools to develop experiences that respect visitors’ time invested with us. And this has an immediate impact on the exhibitor and helps him to strategize which segment should be placed where and why.

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Our experience shows us that online events might not be the best substitute for face-to-face networking, but it is necessary to keep developing them for hybrid formats in industries where they are relevant. We have identified a very niche segment of show visitors who actively participate in online events and thus, they are a vital value addition to the main on-site events.

ES: Please share with us the highlights of your recently concluded shows and what key takeaways can be taken out of them?

BS: The first half of 2022 so far has concluded on a confident note, with Indian Ceramics Asia, analytica Anacon India, and India Lab Expo receiving excellent response.

31-2 June 2022, at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. This is the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management.

ES: How do you see the evolving role of trade fairs and their relevance in the coming years?

BS: This post-pandemic growth phase is an exciting time to be in the trade fairs business. Various estimates peg the CAGR of the Indian events and exhibitions industry to be in double digits. There is a dire need for on-site events in every industry imaginable in order to recover from the pandemic lull, leapfrog innovations to meet post-pandemic necessities, and establish new trade networks and connections that might have been impacted due to supply chain disruptions. As the world order changes due to geopolitical crises and new manufacturing hubs displacing conventional ones, the Indian trade fairs industry will play a pivotal role in realising the country’s aspirations for selfreliance and sustainable consumption.

ES: Please share with us your plans for the rest of the year and beyond.

Indian Ceramics Asia saw enthusiastic participation from the business community, with over 100 exhibiting companies from 11 countries. Participants from Bangladesh, China, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, and others showcased their solutions and innovations to the visitors. In terms of visitors, the 16th edition of Indian Ceramics Asia saw 6,440 visitors.

BS: In the coming quarters, we are looking forward to some of our leading shows like electronica India and productronica India, IFAT India, drink technology India, PACK MACH, World Tea & Coffee Expo, and bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023. Another exciting new avenue for us is the South Africa market where we have already planned three shows in 2023—air cargo Africa, IFAT Africa, and analytica Lab Africa.

In keeping with our focus on improving customer experience, we will continue to innovate with our trusted exhibition brands and deliver value to our loyal industry partners. This year’s exhibitions will see more contentfocussed conferences, buyer-seller meets, and networking opportunities, in addition to product displays.

ES: Exhibition Excellence Awards are back in 2022. Please share with us your comments and feedback about this initiative and its relevance.

analytica Anacon India and India Lab Expo 2022 attracted nearly 4,000 visitors at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, giving much cheer to the laboratory equipment and analytical sector that was looking for an ideal platform to bridge them with business opportunities post the pandemic.

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BS: This is a relevant platform for the Indian exhibitions fraternity to get together, collaborate and celebrate the good work being done in the industry. In the spirit of ‘united we stand’ this awards program can help us collectively overcome challenges and inspire us to see the larger picture when taking focussed decisions for our organization’s growth. Like every year, I will look forward to this positive and motivating event this year too.

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THE DOMESTIC MARKET FEATURES A NUMBER OF PECULIARITIES

CORRADO PERABONI CEO AT ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP

ES. What convinced you that it was important to get involved and ultimately serve in a leadership role? Please take us through your professional journey since inception and some major milestones achieved over the years.

ES. IEG Group has a global network of subsidiary companies. How do you see IEG Group's journey unfolding over the years the timeline of major developments?

Corrado Peraboni. To be honest, I got involved in the trade show world almost by chance about 26 years ago when I represented the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs at the trade fair organising body in my city.

Corrado Peraboni. Two years ago, just before the pandemic, IEG launched an ambitious international expansion project. For years we have been the national leader in terms of turnover from directly organised events and we wanted to take this expertise outside Italy. With topclass partners, we are now active in Dubai, Brazil and Mexico and have a consolidated presence in China. During 2022 we will be announcing three more important operations that we have been working on for months.

I was so fascinated by this world that I decided to make a career of it, starting from less operational roles and then becoming a manager in companies that directly organised exhibitions. My first experience with a global organiser was the years I spent on the Board of FMI, a joint venture between Fiera Milano and the then Reed Exhibition. When my experience in Milan came to an end, and before starting my experience at IEG, I also enjoyed launching an event as an entrepreneur: the Milan Pet Week.

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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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RiminiWellness Corrado Peraboni. If I had to pinpoint a common trend in all these years, I would say it is the increasing internationality.

The pandemic will not stop this trend but it will change it profoundly: the big shows that are able to attract overseas visitors will need much more time to catch up with 2019 levels, if they ever do. For trade show organisers, the international post-pandemic challenge will be having their products directly organised in more markets. In short, I think exhibitors will travel more than visitors and if they don't travel with us, they will do so with one of our competitors.

ES. What is the state of the Exhibition sector in Italy? Are there any trends shaping the Exhibition sector in Italy today?

nature of many organisers, i.e., associations, contributes to the fact that the costs of participating in a fair are among the lowest in mature markets.

ES. How have you adapted to the new reality in the meetings industry, which is much more digital and hybrid?

Corrado Peraboni. It was important to discover, after the pandemic, that the standard set-up for the future of congresses and events will be a format that fully recaptures the in-person formula while absorbing the digital, thus enabling it to reach new targets, especially abroad, as well as

Corrado Peraboni. The domestic market, one of the most important, features a number of peculiarities, for example: the big international players are almost totally absent (among the few, RX with MCE); very few private entrepreneurs organise more than one show; many of the major fairs are organised by trade associations. These things will cause some problems for our trade show system; one only has to think of the difficulties that associations, whose events have become international by bringing buyers from other continents here, may encounter in organising shows in different markets. In fact, in Italy, the non-profit

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to be modular, both in the offer and the perceived value of content. In short, conferences and events have not become more hybrid or more digital, they have become “also” hybrid and digital in a complementary way to the traditional inperson formula.

ES. What are your thoughts on issues that you believe will pose significant challenges and opportunities for the exhibition industry in the coming times?

Corrado Peraboni. In the hope that the problems of the pandemic and geopolitical tensions will soon be overcome, I would say the need to attract talent to our industry. For some years now it has been difficult to convince young talents, who often see trade fairs as out-ofdate, that this is actually a very dynamic sector. After two years of closure, many of the candidates we selected were afraid to enter an industry that has suffered so many difficulties. We are thinking of initiatives to promote in universities to explain how embarking on a career in our sector can be a really smart move.

ES. Sitting at the helm of affairs at IEG Group, you must have kept a keen eye on the morale of your employees through the crisis. How did you manage to keep them engaged, inspired, efficient & effective during these hard times?

Corrado Peraboni. Let's start with the most important fact: nobody at IEG lost their job because of the pandemic.

Everyone, from top management to blue collar workers, gave up something and we came out of it with an even stronger team spirit. During the pandemic, our #IEGNONSIFERMA (Iegdoesntstop) project kept all of our human capital in

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contact and active and it is no coincidence that numerous business development projects were devised during that period.

ES. What are some of the most iconic shows of IEG Group that you are particularly fond of (across various regions) and why?

Corrado Peraboni. I would say RiminiWellness (which we are replicating with different formats in Dubai, Mexico and Brazil) due to its dynamism; Ecomondo/Key Energy for their topicality; Vicenzaoro (Gold and Jewellery) for its leadership position; Sigep (sweet and ice cream) for its ability to represent Italian food excellence. These are all products that we are replicating on international markets, either alone or in partnership with other global players.

ES. On another note, what do you enjoy the most about your work?

Please share your hobbies, what keeps you busy when you are away from work?

Corrado Peraboni. I'm a very inquisitive person, so working with a portfolio that ranges from jewellery to beer-bottling machines is really nice because I get to learn about so many different sectors. As for hobbies... since Aleksandra, my first daughter, arrived 21 months ago, I spend every spare minute being a dad. All that's left then is a few good books to read when she falls asleep.

ES. Would you like to share any message with the industry?

Corrado Peraboni. We are an industry that regularly faces moments of incredible disruption but so far, we have always bounced back, perhaps because we have intangible pillars, in other words, the people who work with us.

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The Great SHOWMAN I started working with them a few weeks later. I stayed with Clarion for around 4 years.

I loved it, I worked with some people that when on to become industry legends, Simon Kimble, Dominic Jones, Nicola Bateman, Andy Baxter, Nigel Nathan, Nicky Barr, Cartsen Holm and so many more. I later got the chance to move to London Event Co and work with Rob MacKenzie and Tim Etchells. Looking back I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have so much access to minds of some of the industries greats from such an early age. I learnt so much from all of them and will always be grateful for the time they gave me.

I joined forces with John Bednall and Nick Field to set up Legend Exhibitions and launch Retail Business Technology Show (RBTE) in 2011. By 2016 we had added a design and digital signage element, launched 2 publications, Essential Retail and Retail Design World and the show had become the biggest of its kind in Europe. In 2017 we sold the business to Reed Exhibitions and as part of the agreement, and as the face of the show, I moved across with the event, which we later rebranded to Retail Expo.

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Bradley Director at Nineteen Group ES. Please take us through your professional journey since inception and some major milestones achieved over the years?

Matt Bradley. I started working in the exhibition industry as sales exec around the year 2000. I worked as part of in the organising arm of the Business Design Centre in Islington. The show I worked on was a launch called Mode and aimed at this high end gift and furniture industry. After year 1 the business decided not to run it again. I learnt very quickly that disappoint is never too far away in this industry. We had a rival show run by Clarion called Top Drawer. I called as soon as our show was cancelled and, thanks to some favourable feedback from some of our shared clients,

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Sadly in 2019 due to the pandemic Reed Exhibitions took the decision to no longer run RetailExpo which left both me without a job and retail tech industry without a flagship show. I was quicky approached by several exhibition companies with offers to revive the show with them. Ironically after quite a few meetings with quite a few suitors it only took a 10 minute chat with Peter Jones and Alison Jackson for me to realise that the best place to relaunch would be Nineteen Group.

ES. You are the driving force behind the launch of Retail Technology Show with Nineteen Group. In what ways have you brought Retail Technology Show to the

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Matt Bradley. So many to mention, selling out the show 7 weeks before the event, the incredible speaker line up including Tinie Tempah, Sam Jones, Mike Coupe and Ella Mills, the Big Reunion Party at the end of day one and so many more. But a moment that really sticks out for me is, on day one at 9am, I announced over the public address system that Retail Technology Show 2022 was now open. I’ve done this hundreds of times before on previous shows and people rarely raise and eye brow.

forefront? What does it take to succeed a business?

Matt Bradley. There’s an expression, no passion, no point. I have incredible passion for this industry and for RTS and I think people within the industry can see that. I have a team who share that passion and are equally driven and again people can see that. I am fully immersed in the retail technology industry and take my role as event director of their flagship show very seriously.

I spend time with our exhibitors and visitors to try to truly understand the issues they are facing. I’m not and have never been interested in running the “biggest” retail tech show, I’m interested in running the very best and that means we design an event that is relevant to the industry that its serving both exhibitors and visitors who will find benefit from attending.

But this time every exhibitor stopped what they were doing, stood, clapped and cheered. I’ve never felt anything like that. The relief and happiness of an industry that had been through turmoil finally about to be reunited was so visible. It was a very special moment, one that really overwhelmed me and one I’ll never forget. That’s why the success of the show isn’t down to me, my team or Nineteen Group. Its down to every exhibitor, for the incredible stands they built, for every email they sent and every social media update they posted. To the speakers who gave up their time, who shared their insight and knowledge to an audience who were desperate for some sort of road map and to every visitor who attended the show, who took meetings with our exhibitors and who joined to reunite an industry. This show was for them, by them.

I despise corporate, I despise the conventional opinion of what a trade show should look like.

With RTS I have tried to be as creative as possible. Whether that’s through the look and feel of the event, the conference programme or the marketing messages and route to market. I ripped up the “rule book” and its worked. I expect a more to follow our lead.

ES. Can you tell us what were the highlights of the Retail

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ES. How do you see the resumption of trade shows restoring people's confidence? Could you tell us about the current state of trade shows in your region?

continue to live up to expectations. We mustn’t sit back, we must continue to evolve, continue to listen to our markets and in my opinion continue to rip up the conventional.

Matt Bradley. We’ve seen a great surge. As mentioned stand space sold out with 6 weeks to go – unheard of on a launch event and we rebooked 81% on site. Events are well truly back! And although the visitor pre-reg spike came later in the marketing cycle than perhaps we’re used to, we did meet the ambitious targets that we set ourselves. We also saw a significant uplift with a walk up registrations.

ES. 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.

ES. The exhibitions and events industry, like the rest of the world, has experienced rapid change. What are the most significant changes you've witnessed during your time in the industry?

Matt Bradley. If there is one good thing to come out of the last 2 years it’s that people have realised the importance of face to face events. The novelty of working from home and zoom meetings soon wore off for the majority of us and it wasn’t long before people were craving for human interaction. As organisers we have both a great opportunity but also a great responsibility to ensure face to face events

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Matt Bradley. It varies from day to day which is one of the reasons I enjoy it so much. The only constant is I take an hour every day to go to the gym. I tend to do this in the middle of day and normally come back with a hundred new ideas to pitch to the team. Just having that hour away from the office in a different environment really helps to reinvigorate me.

I love meeting clients and talking through the issues and finding ways that I can make RTS even more relevant to our industry. I tend to work quite late, I’m not unknown to send emails, texts or more recently voice notes late in to the evening or at weekends. This isn’t because I’m a workaholic, its because my memory is terrible and so when I have an idea I need to get it to the people that can action it as soon as possible!!

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT SUNIL MORE INDIAN EXIBITIONS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS SERVICES ASSOCIATION

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

inally we are seeing exhibition activities in all parts of India. I see positive vibes in the industry as the industry slowly moves towards normalcy. During this period, I am sure the exhibition industry would have experimented with some innovative ideas and products. And IESA felt it could be a great opportunity to showcase them at the best available platform - India

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Expo Shop! Through this important publication of the industry, am pleased to announce that exhibition and event services industry body, IESA - Indian Exhibition, Conferences and Events Services Association is organising its flagship event - INDIA EXPO SHOP 2022 I am pleased to announce through this column that the exhibition and event services industry body, IESA - Indian Exhibition, Conferences and Events

Services Association is organising its flagship event - INDIA EXPO SHOP 2022 from 24th to 26th August 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face industry friends to exchange notes and explore business possibilities.

I invite all to this industry event and look forward to receiving you.

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Message From The Desk Of Kai Hattendorf, MD & CEO, UFI am just off a call where a colleague, sounding equally excited and exhausted, shared the results from a show they had run in the past days in Europe. I sensed the pride, and the emotions, and could congratulate on the success (more buyers than at the last show pre-pandemic!). We ended the call, and I noticed that I had gotten goosebumps.

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In this month on May, leading up to our 7th Global Exhibitions Day, we are an industry that – in most parts of the world – is busier than ever. Shows are back, calendars are tight. Buyers buy, and sellers sell. Experts and leaders meet. Ideas are born. A buyer at a show told me he has not seen so many new products at a single B2B show before. He paused, and then said how impressive it was to see how

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his industry had managed to “soldier through” the pandemic.

Global Exhibitions Day, on June 1st this year, is the day when we can put a spotlight on this, and if the past years have taught us one lesson, then it is that we have to stand tall as the exhibitions and business events industry, globally, and highlight the important role that we have to play.

When it matters, people meet. In real life. On site. Not onscreen.

Trade shows and exhibitions are the fastest of all fast track to drive economic development postpandemic. As an industry, we know (and have proven) that we can operate business events safely. And we will challenge them to reflec on their own behaviour: When it matters, leaders meet in person. Business acts the same way!

Finally, to people who we want to attract to work with us, we can showcase that we offer career opportunities in a vibrant industry, and that they cab thrive in our fastmoving environment that empowers human contacts.

Together with dozens of industry associations around the world, and with many of the leading organisers, we have developed clear and concise core messages for GED. We will tell our customers that we help them to grow their business, and show them that business happens best when people meet face-to-face.

Please, do join in on GED – find out how, and what others around the world are doing on www.globalexhibitionsday.org.

To policy makers, we will say that

Happy Global Exhibitions Day!

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Message From UFI President - Monica Lee-Müller

’m delighted to share that preparations for the UFI European Conference, taking place during 4 to 6 May in Poznan, Poland, is well underway. The UFI team has been busy making sure this first face to face regional UFI conference since the pandemic started will be a successful, educational, and enriching experience for everyone.

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I’m particularly proud of the humanitarian effort in Poznan and I hope many of you will extend further support. In addition, our conference host Grupa MTP is celebrating their 100th anniversary! With so many good reasons to participate, if you still haven’t registered, it’s not too late!

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Another great event soon after is the UFI LATAM Conference during 11 to 12 May in Buenos Aires. It will be an excellent platform for members to learn and share opportunities in this growth region.

Recently I had an inspiring experience chairing the jury of industry leaders for this year’s UFI Next Generation Leadership Grant (NGL). The high-quality submissions by young people from all over the world were most impressive, demonstrating their creativity and communication skills. In fact, the standard was so high we had difficulty shortlisting winners.

The jury finally decided to extend the number of NGL recipients from five

to six! These selected candidates from around the world will embark on a group project to develop a dynamic talent narrative for the exhibition industry. I eagerly look forward to their presentation at the UFI Global Congress in Oman in November 2022.

With GED on 1 June fast approaching, let’s join hands to once again put our industry in the spotlight.

The 2022 GED will focus on the irreplaceable value of physical exhibitions. After the prolonged pandemic, it’s perfect timing to advocate the contribution of exhibitions to local and global economies. I look forward to your active participation.

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IFAT Munich: Knowledge Hub For A Sustainable World

he IFAT Munich supporting program will feature a wealth of knowledge on trends and innovations in the environmental industry, including the circular economy and resource efficiency, the sustainable use and reuse of water, climate-resilient cities and environmentally friendly drive systems in municipal fleets. More than 300 speakers and a variety of formats will offer an abundance of information and inspiration. The world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies will open its doors in Munich from May 30 to June 3.

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management, removal of microplastics from water and recycling of building

materials. Four special areas will be devoted to the potential of the circular economy: the “Process World Plastics Recycling” will demonstrate the stages of plastics recycling using a shampoo bottle as an example. Best-practice examples of plastics treatment will be

presented at “Best practice circular economy—the material flow of plastics”. The themed world “Circular Economy of Minerals and Sustainability in Construction” will look at how pollutants can be disposed of in building construction and civil engineering and how recyclable building materials can be secured and reused.” Hydrogen in and from the Circular Economy” (outdoor area) will document how hydrogen is produced from wastewater without emissions and where it can be used.

Nearly 50 emerging companies from 16 nations will be presenting themselves in the “Start-up Area”.

Their products and solutions will also cover key topics at IFAT Munich: water and wastewater treatment, waste and secondary raw materials as well as air pollution control and soil protection. Products and solutions shown will include sustainable asphalt additives made from recycled plastics, separators for microplastics from wastewater streams, a nanotechnological water treatment process and a biotechnological method for binding dusts.

The “Forum Waste / Secondary Raw Materials” will highlight all facets of waste and raw materials management, from sustainable product design to chemical recycling and the handling of lithium-ion batteries. Topics at the “Forum Water / Sewage” will include the water-conscious city, coronavirus monitoring in wastewater, clean drinking water and industrial water cycles. And at the “Innovation Stage”, associations and partner institutions will present innovations and discuss topics such as data analytics in waste

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15th Singapore International Energy Week To Focus On “A Resilient And Sustainable Energy Future” he Energy Market Authority (EMA) has unveiled “A Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future” as the theme for the 15th edition of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2022. The theme reflects how the global energy community has accelerated the pursuit of a greener future. Following the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) last year, there is strong momentum for countries to do more to decarbonise their economies and ride the green wave to reduce emissions. Recent events have also shown how sensitive energy markets are to geopolitical events, pushing energy security to the forefront of the global agenda.

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Asia, which accounts for almost half of the global energy demand, faces urgency to accelerate the deployment of renewables, fortify grid infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience of key fuels and develop regional interconnections to enhance security while keeping electricity accessible and affordable

geothermal and nuclear. SIEW will also address how to create an enabling environment to enhance innovation, research & development, and global collaboration in the energy transition.

The event will also discuss the opportunities and challenges as the region scales up investments for a green economy, and what roles can investors and financiers play.

Against this backdrop, SIEW 2022 will discuss how the global energy community can ensure secure, diverse and resilient energy supply even as the world undergoes an energy transition.

There will also be a focus on how governments and industries will work together to catalyse regional grid development and global supply chains for low carbon solutions such as hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and advance the development of renewable energy solutions such as

SIEW’s anchor events, the SIEW Opening Keynote Address and the Singapore Energy Summit, will also bring together energy ministers, industry captains and international organisation chiefs to address timely topics to set the scene for discussion across the week including: (i) Securing a Sustainable and Resilient Energy Future, (ii) Accelerating Low-Carbon Solutions and (iii) Mobilising Greener Financing for Energy Infrastructure among others. Singapore will also partner international energy

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organisations to host key events.

These include the: (i) Singapore-IEA Ministerial Roundtable that will focus on Energy Security in a Low Carbon World and (ii) 2nd Singapore-IRENA High-level Forum on energy investments, green financing and the launch of the end-user electrification report.

SIEW 2022 will take place in Singapore from 25 to 28 October 2022.

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New HEPA Filters For The Re-Start: Messe Düsseldorf Ensures Highest Air Quality And Increases Energy Efficiency or the re-start of trade fair operations Messe Düsseldorf has a new technical highlight in store: the halls hosting the first 2022 fairs – BEAUTY and TOP HAIR – as well as Congress Center Düsseldorf CCD will be completely equipped with HEPA filters. These high-efficiency particulate air filters introduce clinically clean air into the halls while at the same time reducing heating and cooling energy consumption. By the end of June 2022, the complete Düsseldorf Exhibition and Congress Centre will be equipped with HEPA filters.

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This means that the first Düsseldorf trade fairs in 2022, BEAUTY (6 – 8 May) and TOP HAIR (7 – 9 May), as well as the forthcoming conventions, meetings and events by Düsseldorf Congress will be held in best purified air. In the course of the re-start the other halls will also be refitted with this technology so that the entire Düsseldorf Exhibition and Congress Centre will have been fitted with 3,000 HEPA filters by the time the

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international trade fairs for wire, cable and tubes, wire and Tube, are held from 20 – 24 June. 80% of the EUR 1.4 million invested were paid by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection as part of a funding programme.

Stressing the advantages for the re-start, Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, says: “Our new HEPA filters help to ensure that we can offer all guests the greatest possible protection during our trade fairs. In combination with our highperformance ventilation system, our voluntary hygiene measures, our spacious premises and halls, we reduce the infection risk to a minimum. After two pandemic years and a period of intense digital communication participants can feel safe when networking, initiating business deals and experiencing innovations in person again.”

Contribution to sustainability HEPA filters complement and relieve the already powerful ventilation systems at Messe Düsseldorf. The fully automatic system with 60,000 measuring points safeguards optimal air quality and supplies the halls with ten million cubic metres of fresh outside air via ten kilometres of ventilation pipes every hour.

Bernhard J. Stempfle, Managing Director Finance and Infrastructure, emphasises the efficiency: “HEPA filters reduce the heating and cooling energy consumption of our ventilation systems and enable their energetically sensible operation. When outside temperatures are low we can mix the outside air supplied with warm hall air, thereby reducing the heating requirements and still achieve clinically clean incoming air. This means that the HEPA filters also make an important contribution to sustainable trade fairs.”

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Association Analytics Announces Acumen Major Meetings ssociation Analytics, the leading provider of business intelligence and data analytics to the association industry, announces Acumen Major Meetings to improve conference and trade show performance with actionable data on exhibitors, sponsors and attendees all in one place.

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Event professionals increasingly rely on best-of-breed software platforms to help them do their job – systems for event registration, exhibit and sponsorship sales, floor plan management, email, abstract management, lead retrieval, and mobile engagement, to name a few. They also now have two years of virtual and

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hybrid data to help inform their event strategy in 2022 and beyond.

“We recognized that event producers – whether for-profit or within associations – have the same need as users of our flagship product, Acumen,” said Mark Lowry, President and Chief Revenue Officer.

“They have data in a variety of systems that are often not integrated, making it difficult to gain insights to help them execute a successful event. Equally important right now is unlocking and gaining insights from all of the virtual event platforms they've used during the pandemic. That data should be put to

use before it gets stale,” continued Lowry. Acumen Major Meetings includes pre-built integrations into the event industry's leading systems, as well as pre-built dashboards with the key performance indicators used most frequently by event professionals.

“Insights from looking at data across all platforms can drive registrations through more targeted marketing while also creating a better event experience by using data to inform the event and content strategy.

The ability to easily compare important metrics like days out analysis from one year to the next also helps event professionals develop tactics and strategies to drive event performance,” concluded Lowry.

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APPMA Unveils Exciting Announcement As AUSPACK Transitions To APPEX

he Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has announced its flagship exhibition AUSPACK is transitioning into an all-of-industry event: APPEX – Australasian Processing & Packaging Expo. APPMA Chairman Mark Dingley revealed the news at the APPMA Awards of Excellence gala dinner when winners of the national awards program for Australia’s packaging and processing industry were announced.

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Mr Dingley said APPMA has run its flagship event, AUSPACK, since 1985.

“We’re proud of how AUSPACK has grown, and the value that it gives exhibitors and visitors. AUSPACK is more than just a packaging-only exhibition, it is a show aimed at encompassing the total processing and packaging sector – from machinery, ancillary equipment, materials, packaging, and food processing, right through to industry services. Now is the right time to truly bring everyone

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together across the spectrum of processing and packaging into one show.

“APPEX will be one exhibition for the industry, run by the industry.” Mr Dingley said in representing Australia’s leading packaging and processing machinery and allied component companies, the APPMA aims to promote, integrate, and foster participation and development at all levels of the packaging and processing machinery industry.

Tania Carey, GM of Food Processing Equipment Australia & New Zealand, said, “We had never thought joining APPMA until we learned about these changes. This is a great change for the industry in Australia and one we believe will set future expos on an exciting new path.” Mr Dingley said the transition to APPEX will occur after

the current AUSPACK is completed, with APPEX running in March 2024, and every three years thereafter. The event will be anchored in Melbourne.

“Three yearly is an optimal cycle for a large show with more exhibitors and visitors, it is a neater flow with other international shows and facilitates better alignment with developments in new technology. APPMA chose Melbourne for its position as Australia’s premier venue for holding larger shows, with facilities allowing APPEX and Processing & Packaging Week to grow while still retaining AUSPACK’s renowned experience.

Operationally, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre site facilitates easier move-in and move-out for exhibitors.” Mr Dingley said benefits of APPEX include having the largest showcase of processing and packaging equipment, thus attracting more targeted visitors across all of industry.

APPEX ’24 will be held in Melbourne from 12-15 March, 2024.

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“Infrastructure Is The Key To Boost Indian Economy”: Basavaraj Bommai To Construction Equipment Industry - EXCON 2022 he infrastructure sector is receiving an intense push from the Government, propelling India’s overall development and GDP. The new policies announced by the Government of India would ensure the time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country, making it India’s new identity globally,” said Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka.

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Delivering his inaugural address at the 11th edition of CII EXCON, South Asia’s largest construction equipment trade fair organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Bengaluru on May 17, Basavaraj said that the construction sector will have a major contribution to Prime Minister’s vision to make India a USD 5 trillion economy. To achieve this goal, the government is embarking on major infrastructure and industrial projects worth Rs. 100 lakh crores. “Though our major focus should be growing exponentially in the country by advancing our technologies, inclusion of people at the bottom of the pyramid is also critical since they are the movers of the economy. We urge the industries to collaborate with them to further enable the CE sector,” he said.

The Minister mentioned that the state presents huge business opportunities for the construction industry, as it is embarking on major infrastructure development projects in roads and flyovers, industrial infrastructure and power.

Participating as the Guest of Honour, General V K Singh, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, said, “India is an

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emerging hub for construction equipment, component outsourcing base and design base. The private players in the construction industry must concentrate on automation, adoption of advanced technologies and global best practices, usage of alternate fuels, and innovations in using waste materials as raw materials for their construction projects to diminish the cost of construction and rate of pollution.”

“Infrastructure must be sustainable and the industry should take measures to enhance the quality at an affordable life cycle cost. India is working hard on hydrogen fuel technology and solar energy since we consider it as the future of the country. The CE industry must be prepared for the competitive market situation and focus on Industry 4.0 for revamping itself,” V K Singh added.

Deepak Shetty, Chairman of CII EXCON, said that, “This is the eleventh edition of the EXCON and our theme this year is Building India for a New World: Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability, Technology. India must become less dependent on imports to build large scale infrastructure projects, roads, ports, etc. Hence, developing

and embracing technologies is crucial so that we can expand our innovations and become an export hub globally.

The three key strategies that will help us to fast-track developments are – focusing on new growth drivers, understanding the significance of rural economy and curate a roadmap for alternate fuels.”

The role of smart technologies and innovation in India’s infrastructure development is paramount in achieving the vision of making India the global hub for construction equipment manufacturing. As a result, there is a need for rapid investments across infrastructure for sustainable development in the country.

While proposing the vote of thanks, Dimitrov Krishnan, Cochairman of EXCON, said, “Indian CE industry, being the 3rd largest market in the world, has shown remarkable progress over the years. We aim to become the 2nd largest CE market in the world. EXCON will reflect on the theme elements at the exhibition and set the pace for Atmanirbhar Bharat in infrastructure development in the country.”

Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is the Sector Partner and the National Highways Authority of India and Builders Association of India are supporting Partners for EXCON. The event spreads over 3,00,000 square meters of display area and attracted over 800 exhibitors from India and abroad including countries like Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK and USA.

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OICA Announces Global Decarbonization Policy Framework he International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) on May 16, announced a global review of road transport decarbonization – reflecting a commitment by OICA’s members to develop specific policy recommendations to support broader efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.

OICA believes a broad look at all emission sources, including energy generation to build and power vehicles, is important to achieve the shared goal of decarbonization.

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OICA President John Bozzella noted: “Electrification is the future of transportation and key to achieving carbon neutrality, but it is not a silver bullet for all nations. OICA represents auto production nations in all corners of the world and recognizes the importance of a technology neutral, multi-pronged policy approach to make progress on transportation decarbonization is required.”

OICA’s work will be guided by these principles: Decarbonization of road transport should be flexible and structured to individual countries. Ÿ

Technology neutrality and multiple approaches are necessary to provide individual nations the required flexibility to account for variations in geography, socioeconomics, geopolitics and other factors.

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requires government and industry participation as well as investment commitments from entire ecosystem.

From shifts in power generation, investments in new charging or refueling infrastructure, and the evolution of the existing supply base, the collective success in decarbonizing road transport extends well beyond the automotive sector. Ÿ To be successful, all sectors working on transportation – both public and private – must collaborate to establish sustainable pathways to carbon neutrality. Ÿ

founded in 1919 and currently gathers 36 trade associations around the world, including all major automobile manufacturing countries in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. The member countries are committed to the improvement of road safety and environmental protection, and they actively contribute to the global harmonization of technical regulations and standards. OICA also collects and publishes international statistics and coordinates the yearly calendar of Motor shows all over the world.

Bozzella, who also serves as the President and CEO of US – based Alliance for Automotive Innovation, added: “This doesn’t mean that every nation must – or should – adopt the same strategy for carbon neutrality. Instead, the global auto industry is committed to unique and customized solutions with workable policies necessary to achieve a cleaner future.”

The world association OICA was

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Yancy Weinrich CloserStill Media appoints exhibition industry leaderYancy Weinrich in the newly created position of President of North America. In this role, she will spearhead major expansion and high-growth acquisitions across multiple industry portfolios as CloserStill Media plans to deliver aggressive growth during the next two years. Weinrich was previously the Chief Growth Officer at RX, where she worked for nearly 18 years.

Geoff Dickinson The UFI Board of Directors has elected Geoff Dickinson as UFI President for the 2023-24 period. As UFI’s Incoming President, Geoff Dickinson will work closely with the President and Outgoing President as part of the Presidential Trio, managing UFI at the highest level and furthering UFI’s mission to connect, support and promote the exhibition industry around the world. He is the CEO of dmg events in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and brings more than 30 of experience in the industry to the role as President.

Mala Dorasamy Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) appointed Mala Dorasamy as its new company CEO. Mala serves as Mitec’s director of marketing and sales since 2017 and took on the acting CEO role in 2021. As the new CEO, Mala is responsible to transform MITEC into the Business and Lifestyle events industry’s forefront player.

Jaime Salazar Jaime Salazar has been appointed as managing director for the Latin America region of Comexposium Americas. He joins the company from Informa Markets, where he most recently held the role of general director, Mexico. Jaime Salazar will be based in Comexposium' s Mexico City office and brings many years of global experience in the events industry to his new role.

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The Running Event To Launch A New Space For Outdoor Specialty Retailers And Brands At 2022 Trade Show he Running Event (TRE), North America's premier run specialty conference and trade show, has announced the launch of Switchback at TRE, a new space that will unite specialty retailers and brands this November 29 to December 1 in the Austin Convention Center.

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A dedicated area within The Running Event's exhibit hall, Switchback at TRE will be bolstered by outdoor-focused conference sessions and lively networking opportunities that enable attendees to build new partnerships, gain actionable information—and celebrate the greater specialty retail community. Uniting outdoor specialty, leading brands, and thought leaders with run specialty—in one place and at an optimal time of year—will help key

players understand and meet changing consumer needs.

“Switchback at The Running Event is a forward-looking expansion that will add to the productivity, inclusivity, and celebration among attendees onsite this fall,” said Christina Henderson, Executive Director, The Running Event. “We remain dedicated to advancement of the running industry

and are thrilled to welcome outdoor into the fold—uniting two passionate communities that are already aligned in their commitment to customers and community. With Switchback at TRE, we're excited to offer more opportunities for peer learning, market insights, and new partnerships and position attendees for continued growth and future success.”

The Running Event already has a strong foundation of exhibiting brands that sell into outdoor specialty, including Salomon, The North Face, Craft, Merrell, Topo, and La Sportiva. With Switchback at TRE, outdoor brands spanning footwear, apparel, hosiery, nutrition, backpacks, and more are invited to exhibit, generating awareness and meeting qualified leads.

Coldwater Seafood To Debut In 2023 he world’s first dedicated trade show and conference for the cold-water seafood sector will make its debut on 10 to 12 October 2023 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. It will welcome industry leaders, companies, experts and delegates from around the globe to the Dutch capital to meet in person, share knowledge and conduct business in a professional and productive way. This exciting new joint expansion of activities was announced by RAI Amsterdam and Aqkva.

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The International Seafood Exhibition Coldwater Seafood 2023 is a joint project between RAI Amsterdam and the renowned Norwegian company Aqkva. “I am delighted with this

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partnership and the potential it offers,” comments RAI Amsterdam COO Maurits van der Sluis.

“Together we can combine the RAI’s 100-plus-years of experience as an event organiser in the Netherlands and abroad with a seasoned organiser of conferences within the fish farming and fisheries sector. Add in the dedicated cooperation of Amsterdam’s local government and the Dutch business and service sectors and we have all the ingredients in place to make Coldwater Seafood 2023 a resounding success.”

“We are committed to creating the best possible platform for promoting, trading and exhibiting all kinds of

seafood, with a particular focus on seafood grown slowly in the cold waters of the north,” says Vidar Onarheim, CEO of Aqkva. “Having an expert partner like RAI Amsterdam onboard offers a further guarantee that Coldwater Seafood will become the networking port of choice for the coldwater seafood industry.”

Coldwater Seafood is the new seafood B2B exhibition focusing on higher quality cold-water seafood. It will attract exhibitors from the main fishing and aquaculture industries in Iceland, Faroes, the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.

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A Global Show With Many Micro-Moments: IMEX In Frankfurt Returns 31 May – 2 June xhibitors from 90+ countries will be represented at IMEX in Frankfurt taking place 31 May – 2 June. This includes a large number of Asian destinations – Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong among others – as well as all the key European countries plus a strong presence from North & South America, including Canada, Brazil and Costa Rica.

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This year’s edition sees the largest ever African representation, including Rwanda, Tunisia, Uganda and South Africa, with Ethiopia using IMEX to launch its new convention bureau.

Middle Eastern destinations also make a strong showing and include Dubai, Israel, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.

Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains: “The scale of this year’s show reflects how the events sector is truly back in business and starting to thrive again. Demand for face to face events has bounced back in a big way – there are three major tradeshows taking place concurrently at Messe Frankfurt alongside ours and this is the first time that’s happened in our 20 year history.”

IMEX in Frankfurt, at its core a global marketplace, has also evolved to reflect the current climate for planners. With many event professionals now facing challenges around budgets, resources, supply chains and recruitment, the show has been designed to include many micro-moments specifically tailored to support the individual as well as education and discussion designed for particular roles and responsibilities.

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IMEX is supporting specialists with dedicated learning for association, agency and corporate executives taking place the day before the show, on Monday 30 May. Exclusively Corporate is set to welcome experts from SAP, Bolt Financial and Siemens Healthineers (as well as a former Premier League Footballer and high performance coach) for case study-led education and peer-to-peer discussions.

Agency planners can shape the focus of IMEX’s co-created Agency Directors Forum, choosing what best fits their needs from subjects including: growth opportunities; adapting to a changed event landscape; trends and technology impacting business strategy, and expectations of clients and employees around DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).

Separately, Association Focus will deliver learning and networking exclusively for association professionals of all levels. The collaborative programme offers insight, inspiration and real-world recommendations and resolutions to the challenges facing associations across the world today.

Underpinning this series of tailored events is the show’s wider programme of free learning where all attendees can choose from 150+ educational events to create an individual programme of forward-thinking professional and personal development to suit their own needs. Tracks include: Trends & Future foresight; Professional Development and Upskilling; Creativity in Communication; Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; Innovation and Tech; and Purposeful Recovery.

“We’re set to give the global business events community the value, connections and support that it needs right now. IMEX in Frankfurt is a show that’s international in scope, but with many smaller value-intensive moments blended in – from face to face business meetings, coffee catch ups, dedicated learning and discussions designed for different sectors of the industry. We’re really excited to see how the industry is building forwards again and look forward to welcoming our community back to IMEX in Frankfurt later this month,” concludes Carina.

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Paris Packaging Week Added To List Of Events Eligible For Government Aid For First-Time French Exhibitors

rench SMEs exhibiting for the first time at 2022 or 2023 editions will be able to claim up to 50% of the cost of their stand booking as part of state aid package for the events industry. Easyfairs announced that it has won a legal challenge to have Paris Packaging Week added to a list of events where the French government will support first-time French exhibitors with the cost of their stand booking.

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events with more than 500 exhibitors; but a legal challenge by Easyfairs to modify the law led to the addition of the event to the legal text.

scheme, companies can claim up to 50% of the cost of their stand, with a limit per company of €12,500 and a limit per event of €1.3m.

Under the scheme, French SMEs who did not exhibit at the last edition of Paris Packaging Week will be able to claim 50% of the cost of their stand booking from the government. In practice, this means that for the June 2022 edition, the aid is open to companies who did not exhibit at the January 2020 edition, including those that have already booked their stand.

For the January 2023 edition, the aid is open for those companies who did not exhibit at the June 2022 edition.

SMEs are defined as companies with turnover of less than €50m, or total annual profit of less than €43m, and fewer than 250 employees. Under the

According to the government, a total budget of €96.3m has been allocated to the scheme. Aid is allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis and it will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to make any claims under the scheme. Josh Brooks, marketing and community director for Paris Packaging Week, said: “We are delighted to have won this challenge to have the decree modified and to support the community of French SMEs who exhibit at our event.”

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ISE 2022 Celebrates Successful Debut In Barcelona fter much anticipation, ISE finally arrived in grand style at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía (10-13 May).

With a total 43,691 attendees from 151 countries, making 90,372 visits to the show floor, exhibitors reported busier than expected booths and many fruitful business connections.

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This was the first full ISE show since February 2020, when ISE said farewell to its previous home in Amsterdam and initial signs looked good for a busy week as queues began to form at the opening turnstiles. With 834 exhibitors in 48,000 square metres of show floor across six Technology Zones, ISE 2022 set a new benchmark with an easy-to-navigate

venue and a host of opportunities to explore new solutions and drive new business.

The highlights of the event included seven ISE Conferences with more than 1,000 attendees, two keynote addresses, Refik Anadol and Alan Greenberg, presented to a packed audience, and two stunning projection mapping projects within the city of Barcelona.

Mike Blackman, Managing Director of ISE, explains that ISE 2022 is an event to be proud of, saying: “We are so pleased to have provided a successful platform for our exhibitors and partners to showcase their innovation and technology solutions. As we all recover from the impact of the pandemic, it is wonderful to be here in Barcelona with what feels like a 'normal' ISE in its new home,” he continued. “We look forward to building on this success to return on 31 January next year for another, energising, exciting and inspiring ISE, here at the Gran Vía.”

ISE returns to Barcelona on 31 Jan-3 Feb 2023.

CEIR Predict 2022 Registration Now Open he Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has opened registration for CEIR Predict Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference to be held on 1516 September 2022 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Predict features experts from outside the exhibitions industry that offer insights into the economic, social, political and digital trends occurring in the global marketplace, in addition to access to industry leaders who can provide context for top executives.

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“From my perspective, CEIR Predict is the only event in the U.S. that presents a macro perspective of the economy, and then dives deeper to explain to the audience what this means for the exhibitions and events industry as well as for each senior leader in attendance,” said 2022 CEIR

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Chairperson Dennis Smith, Senior Director, Exposition Sales and Business Development, AVIXA. “This, together with the addition of relevant speakers and the high level of networking opportunities, makes CEIR Predict one of my mustattend annual events.”

Ten sessions will feature thought leaders exploring topics such as What’s

Ahead for the U.S. Economy and Focus on the CEIR Index. Panels will delve into subjects such as the Economy – Top Sectors and Emerging Markets; Geopolitical Economic Landscape; Digital Trends and Transformation; Engagement; Industry; Community; the Political Landscape; and a Closing Session on Predictions with Dr. Sam Potolicchio.

“The CEIR Predict conference program is developed throughout the year,” noted CEIR CEO Cathy Breden, CMP-F, CAE, CEM, “We focus on topics that are impacting the exhibitions industry now and over the next several years. Feedback from those who have attended this program indicates it is the most valuable one they have attended.”

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Industry Leaders Explore Long-Term Trajectory Of Middle East Travel And Tourism At Arabian Travel Market 2022

ore than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, as industry leaders gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to share insights into the future of international travel and tourism.

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“In addition doubling our visitor numbers year on year, ATM 2022 hosted 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 150 countries,” commented Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME for Arabian Travel Market. “These figures are especially impressive given lockdowns still taking place in China and other destinations.

What’s more, the development of the travel and tourism sector throughout the Middle East region shows no signs of abating, with GCC hotel construction contract awards set to rise by 16 percent this year alone.”

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regional hospitality contracts awarded in 2021, according to research from BNC Network. With analysis from Colliers International forecasting that $4.5 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in the GCC during 2022, industry experts took to the ATM Global Stage for a panel discussion about the future of the region’s hospitality industry.

The four-day live event was inaugurated

by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group Chairman of Dubai World. The show’s opening session, which was moderated by CNN’s Eleni Giokos, featured Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing; Scott Livermore, Chief Economist at Oxford Economics; Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President – Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Hilton; Bilal Kabbani, Industry Head – Travel and Tourism at Google; and Andrew Brown, Regional

Director – Europe, Middle East and Oceania at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The show’s opening day also featured the first session of the ARIVALDubai@ATM forum, during which industry experts explored the role that in-destination experiences are playing in shaping the future of global travel and tourism. Later in the afternoon, ministers from the UAE, Jordan, Jamaica and Botswana took to the ATM Global Stage to discuss the importance of investment, technology and inclusivity in driving Middle East tourism forward, as part of the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) Ministerial Roundtable.

“ATM 2022 has provided a timely opportunity for the global travel and tourism sector to gather in Dubai and explore the future of our industry.

Innovation, sustainability, technology and talent acquisition and retention will be crucial to its long-term success,” concluded Curtis.

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FHA Food & Beverage – Asia’s Leading F&B Trade Show To Be Held Annually From 2022

riginally a biennial show, FHA – Food & Beverage will take place annually with immediate effect.

Following the 2022 edition in September, ProWine Singapore - the international trade fair for wines and spirits will return alongside FHA – Food & Beverage from 25–28 April 2023 at the Singapore EXPO every year. “We realise the need to embrace the new normal within the F&B industry. By pivoting FHA-Food & Beverage to an annual platform, we can better cater industry professionals who needs a year-round solution to meet a larger audience in the fast-changing industry.

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It is a very exciting development, and we look forward to work closely with our partners and customers as FHA – Food & Beverage evolves into its new calendar cycle,” said Ms Janice Lee, Event Director, Hospitality, Food & Beverage - Hong Kong & Singapore, Informa Markets. “I am very pleased

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that we are able to further intensify our cooperation with FHA – Food & Beverage.

That the co-location of the fairs is ideal and offers the Southeast Asian market a complete range of topquality products. We are sure that also the wine and spirits industry will welcome the new rotation”, said Michael Degen, Executive Director, Messe Düsseldorf.

markets recover from the pandemic. We are certain that the food and beverage industry, both local and abroad, will benefit from the rich discussions and vibrant connections made annually during FHA – Food & Beverage,” said Mr Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, Singapore Tourism Board.

In the past 21 months, FHA – Food & Beverage has pivoted digitally to offer new ways to engage customers no matter where they are, including the launch of the FHA Match - a series of sector-focused virtual platforms for business matching and product discovery. FHA-Food & Beverage 2022 will officially resume this year, where industry professionals in Asia congregate to connect, trade and discover latest industry trends. 2,000 exhibitors and 35,000 international attendees are expected to be present at the four-day in person event from 5-8 September 2022 at the Singapore EXPO. FHA-Food & Beverage’s sister show, FHA-HoReCa, will remain biennial.

The upcoming FHA-HoReCa will be held from 25-28 October 2022 and the next edition will be in 2024.

“Singapore is delighted to host FHA – Food & Beverage annually from 2023. This exciting development could not have come at a better time, as industry players grow their businesses and find new ways to address the customers’ needs as

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Gainingedge Ranks Intellectual Capital Of Conference Destinations lobal convention industry consulting firm, GainingEdge, has launched its second annual report on Leveraging Intellectual Capital of convention destinations, based on its analysis of international association leadership.

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The research underpinning this report identifies the relative strengths of 350 destinations via the presence of their local intellectual leaders in the governing bodies of international associations that organize large conventions (500+ attendees). In this report, Intellectual Capital is described as a destination’s strength of representation in international association leadership.

Key findings of the report include: A Top 50 ranking of destinations (cities & countries/territories) with the greatest influence in international associations. Ÿ How well destinations leverage their local leaders by engaging them to bring conventions to the city (We term this as their “Harnessing Ratio” or the correlation between number of international association meetings hosted or booked over the last 4 years (2018-2021) and number of local intellectual leaders on boards of international associations). Ÿ

Milos Milovanovic, Head of GainingEdge Analysis and Research (GEAR), said, “In addition to the analysis in our 2020 report, this year we expanded our research to obtain data about the members on boards of international associations which also organize smaller meetings i.e., those with attendance between 200 and 499 delegates. This

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additional data will enable us to do Intellectual Capital Segmentation where we filter the available intellectual capital of each city by the size of the meetings and also provide insights into the available intellectual capital in the industry sectors the destination is particularly interested in. This means that destinations with fewer resources can focus on priority segments and achieve improved results in business development and improve their ‘hubs of excellence’ branding.”

The report found a very high level of correlation between GainingEdge’s intellectual capital rankings and their International Convention Destination Competitive Index 2021 global rankings. The top 20 cities in terms of intellectual capital are all among the top 30 most competitive destinations in the said Competitiveness Index.

“Our research shows London again at the top, followed by Paris, Tokyo, with Beijing surpassing New York this year, indicating once again that these cities are true global knowledge hubs with strong influence in international associations,” Milovanovic added. “These five cities are key global knowledge hubs which concentrate over 10% of the total available intellectual capital, with 2,756 local leaders active.” In addition, destinations that experienced the greatest increase in the influence of their local leaders on boards compared to the previous year are: Sydney with its leaders active in 46 additional boards, followed by Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (with +34 more each) and

Seoul (+28).

Jon Sivertson, GainingEdge’s CEO, said, “We see Intellectual Capital Engagement as a key to success for a meetings destination. Cities need to explore who are their local leaders with a strong international reputation, and how to engage them. Our Harnessing Ratio provides a great starting point for assessing how to leverage intellectual capital and what action destinations should take to increase its use. By identifying sectors that the destination wants to support and promote, convention bureaus can choose to bid for meetings of associations that strongly contribute to the development of these sectors and take a lead in the strategic implementation of the city`s economic development.”

Sivertson continued: “All meeting destinations aspire to increase their conversion or bid win rate. In order to achieve this, destinations should undertake ‘smart’ bid strategies. A very effective tool is to engage local leaders with a strong reputation to support their bids.”

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The Meetings Show’s Hosted Buyers Welcomed Aboard HMS Belfast Portfolio we're massive fans of face-toface events and we wanted to play our role in getting the industry back again together at another event. We're looking forward to welcoming the guests from The Meetings Show and will be looking to party with a purpose on the Thames. It will be a great night, well deserved by everyone involved."

oyal Navy warship HMS Belfast, part of Lime Venue Portfolio, has been announced as the host of The Meetings Show Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception.

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Two hundred event planners will be heading back in time on Tuesday 28 June to party aboard the Second World War vessel, which fired some of the first shots at the D-Day landings, served in the Arctic Convoys and in the Korean War before arriving on the Thames.

The Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception, which takes place on the evening before the 10th edition of The Meetings Show at ExCeL London on

29 and 30 June, will be hosted by Lime Venue Portfolio.

Jenner Carter, head of marketing, Lime Venue Portfolio: "We’re delighted HMS Belfast, part of Lime Venue Portfolio, are hosting this fantastic event. At Lime Venue

Graham Angus, hosted buyer manager at The Meetings Show, said: “We’re thrilled to see the return of our Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception for our 10th edition show and are looking forward to celebrating this landmark year at such a historically significant venue.”

Registrations for the hosted buyer programme are open until 24 June.

Leeds Welcomes The First International Conference On Concrete Repair, Concrete Technology And Durability After Three Year Hiatus onference Leeds, the conferencing bureau for the city of Leeds, is celebrating being chosen as the host destination of The 8th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Concrete Technology and Durability which arrives in the city at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel, from the 11th – 13th of July.

Basheer, the President of the Institute of Concrete Technology.

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This is the Concrete Solutions’ first in person event since the Covid-19 pandemic, therefore garnering much excitement from its attendees. The conference will provide a forum for those working in cement and concrete repair, practice and technology and give its 70 specialist delegates the opportunity to network, transfer

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knowledge, updates and share research opportunities with others in their field.

The conference will also include appearances from keynote speakers, including Professor Dr Rob Polder of RPCP Consultants, Formerly of Delft University. It will include plenary sessions, workshops and presentations of abstracts by authors and experts, in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Professor Muhammed

On bringing the conference to Leeds, Professor Michael Grantham, Conference Co Chair of Concrete Solutions said: “We are delighted to be bringing the 8th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Concrete Technology and Durability to Leeds. The facilities on offer in the city made it an easy destination choice for our first in-person conference in three years. The Conference Leeds team have been enormously helpful, and we hope to leave our delegates with a pleasant and lasting memory of England and boost research and industry both in the city and the field.”

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