Phil W.’s Post

This year GUYEXPO, the largest trade show in Guyana and the longest sustained exhibition in the Caribbean, is expected to attract some 100,000 patrons and 250 booths. This is a notable increase from last year’s 80,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors. Pointing out that Guyana has been on an impressive economic trajectory, with over 49 per cent growth recorded this year alone, Minister Walrond expressed that it also spans multiple industries. The theme of GUYEXPO aims to reflect this with the variety of businesses anticipated to participate in this year’s exposition. Highlighting the Government’s steadfast commitment to supporting small businesses and investing heavily in their growth and development, Minister Walrond added that the once, small and emerging enterprises have now evolved into viable, thriving entities. GUYEXPO offers these businesses a platform to showcase their achievements, one that, the minister, is proud of.  https://lnkd.in/e9S9ytSt

Still under the WOW influence of Heimtextil 2024! I'm curious – what are your plans for 2024 in terms of events? Which conferences and expo fairs are you attending? Let's share insights and turn this year into an energy hub of collaboration! #Heimtextil2024 #BusinessConnections #FutureCollaborations #EventPlanning2024

I am are really looking forward to two exciting days filled with lots of insight on digital market trends and, of course, to discuss how #IbexaDXP can help your organization to reach its digital goals and beyond ... 🚀

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2024: Positive feedback and promising perspectives   The run-up to ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2024 was already a success - the number of exhibitors and the amount of exhibition space sold had increased significantly - and now the feedback from visitors was very positive: - 80% of the visitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the event. - In particular, 86% felt that the opportunity to meet with exhibitors was a success. - An even higher result was achieved by the #networking opportunities, which were praised by almost 90% of the participants. - Three-quarters (75%) of attendees rated the quality of the lecture program at the conference as high. - Almost 90% of the visitors rated the importance of the ZELLCHEMING-Expo as high and the same number would recommend the event to others. - Almost 65% of this year's participants are already planning to attend Expo 2025. The feedback from the exhibitors was also positive, which is clearly reflected in the pre-bookings: almost 40 companies, including many well-known suppliers, have already booked for ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025, and more than 1,000 square meters have already been firmly reserved. "In addition, it is already apparent that there will also be heavyweight newcomers at the corporate level next year," explains Petra Hanke, Managing Director of ZELLCHEMING Service GmbH. "We are also seeing a further increase in interest from abroad in exhibiting. #zellexpo #paper #network #tradefair

🌟 Discover the Most Popular Types of Trade Shows and Why They Matter! 🌍 Are you ready to maximize your trade show experience? Whether you’re an exhibitor or a visitor, understanding the different types of trade shows can help you better prepare and get the most out of these events. In our blog post, we dive into the most popular types of trade shows across various industries. From technology showcases that unveil the latest innovations to healthcare exhibitions that bring together global experts. What you’ll learn: - The unique features of each type of trade show. - Which industries benefit most from specific trade fairs? - Tips on how to prepare and succeed as an exhibitor or attendee. 👉 Check out the full blog post to learn more and make your next trade show visit successful! Read here https://lnkd.in/dKNU93wp 🔄 Have you attended any of these trade shows? Share your experiences or tips in the comments below! #TradeShows #Exhibitions #BusinessEvents #Networking #FairPointGmbH

ICCA Chronicles: #FIEXPO2024, Part. 2 - Panama’s Legacy After 3 FIEXPO Editions 🌎It’s my job to analyse the regional business events’ market dynamics, and FIEXPO Latin America is a key variable to measure the industry’s pulse 📅Panama🇵🇦 hosted the trade show for the past 3 years (2022-2024), after Cartagena (Colombia) in 2021, Santiago (Chile) from 2017-2019, Lima (Peru) and Montevideo (Uruguay) 🎯As for any event/congress/trade fair, the host destination plays a pivotal role in the meeting experience. Therefore, I’ve been pondering on the true impact Panamá had towards the growth and consolidation of this important regional trade fair, and its overall regional impact Staying away from common places, I would like to focus on 3 factors: 1️⃣Integration ☑️It's no secret Panamá has an exceptional air connectivity and infrastructure, thus, enhancing/facilitating the access for more regional and global stakeholders. We saw the participation of new global associations for the first time ☑️The entire local meetings and business events ecosystem came together for the same purpose ☑️The public-private articulation was solid ☑️And the active participation of new actors from economic development, investment attraction, innovation, scientific development, entrepreneurial, academic, and business ecosystem was crucial towards a wider destination awareness and impact 2️⃣Incubation ☑️We saw local ideas taking root and transforming into new meaningful activities and content, always supported by FIEXPO, and powered by global industry associations, like ICCA, and many more ☑️From year-one to year-three we witnessed the evolution and growth of a group of young industry leaders (local and regional) ☑️Universities (and student communities) went from an initial-minor involvement to a full-blown engagement, becoming an active player in some recent activities 3️⃣Acceleration ☑️Having more available sqm in the convention center provided the trade show with an exponential growth platform ☑️The ICCA community in Panamá grew 600% in just three years since the first FIEXPO ☑️Regional competitiveness was accelerated as a consequence of new initiatives launched by Panama (Panama Association Hub), and other destinations like Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Brasil and Argentina, within the trade show ☑️Latin America and the Caribbean's international positioning got stronger over the past years. Just look at the evolution of the region's global awareness 👏🏽A special shoutout to our Association Partner, PROMTUR PANAMA (DMO). I know everything they've done has been part of a thoughtful, carefully crafted, and masterfully implemented strategic plan. And our gratitude to our ICCA Panama Members for always being there! 🚀Overall, Panamá provided a launchpad to accelerate FIEXPO’s growth, boosting Latin America's brand globally 🩺We'll continue measuring the pulse of the regional business events industry. Stay tuned! #LatinAmericaMeansBusiness

The world is divided into two parts: 1) companies that deal with products and companies that provide services. 2) While trade shows have been created for selling products, there has been nothing equivalent for service-oriented companies except for conferences. 3) Consider this: 1000 companies can place their products on the shelves of 1000 booths. However, only 30-50 speakers can present their services at conferences to an audience of 1000 participants. 4) This means that companies with products have solved the problem of showcasing what they produce to buyers, but service-oriented companies have not solved the problem of displaying their services. 5) This is why we have created a new format, The Leads Arena, which incorporates our event tech technologies for matchmaking and networking, along with a new format that doesn’t exist with major players like Messe, Informa, Clarion, and RX Global. 6) We are open to potential partnerships and are particularly interested in finding an investor who wants to enter the congress and exhibition market.

7 good reasons to visit #UNITIexpo 2024 Here are seven reasons why you can’t miss this upcoming edition: Premier insights from leading players in the global market: Access an unparalleled number of expert perspectives and insights from top industry talent. Discover the latest innovations from across the world: Explore an exhibition space of over 40,000 m2 filled with cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art equipment shaping tomorrow's industries. Get inspired by new concepts and business models: Ignite your creativity with groundbreaking ideas and forward-thinking approaches at every corner of the trade grounds. Make the best decisions based on a complete market overview: Gain a wealth of diverse and comprehensive insights to make the best strategic choices. Listen to high profile speakers for free across three forums: Engage with top industry talent shaping today's markets across different conference programs throughout the entire event. Build and strengthen your global network with a single three-day trip: Forge valuable connections with key players and decision-makers worldwide. The most convenient event – a modern complex, direct airport access, culinary highlights and more: Experience unmatched convenience with state-of-the-art facilities and hassle-free amenities. With a record of over 460 exhibitors across more than 40,000 m² of exhibition space, the leading European trade fair for the #retailpetroleum and #carwash industries aims for a strong anniversary edition. more - https://lnkd.in/dyQXYDZ5

Did you know... studies have consistently shown that attendees at trade shows actively seek novelty and innovation. According to a survey conducted by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 81% of trade show attendees have buying authority, and their primary motivation for attending is to discover new products and services. This underscores the importance for exhibitors to showcase innovative offerings to capture the attention of potential customers and drive engagement at trade shows. #ExhibitorSource #TheArtofInfluence