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Issue No. 1 | 2017

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by Dodecaedro Group, Argentina 28 KAZAKHSTAN Astana 2017, The Sphere Project An Adventure and Important piece of the EXPO Puzzle 34 KAZAKHSTAN The German Pavillion at EXPO 2017 – Not business as usual for the whole team

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The ”global collaboration network“. That’s how we have chosen­ to explain what IFES is, in three words.

But to understand what IFES is you have to go into deeper detail. IFES represents more than 250 Companies from around the­­globe. Each of these companies has signed the IFES Code of Conduct – a kind of constitution which rules the collaboration within the whole network. So, if an IFES partner serves the customer of another member, both, the customer and member know that they will be treated in a professional manner from a company upholding the highest of quality standards. This is a value-added member benefit that is hard to put a price on.

To enhance the number of partnerships within the IFES family, we are offering several opportunities to ”get to know one ­another.“ The most prominent is the IFES World Summit, which takes place every year in June. “Welcome to the Global ­Campus” is the theme for 2017 when we will meet in La-Grande-Motte, Montpellier.

IFES Masterclass and IFES Certified Expert are two educational programs offered by IFES to ensure we have well-educated, global-thinking employees serving our industry. Both programs will run in November and December 2017. ”Support and be supported“ – that is the general idea of the federation. And we are proud to be a part of it.

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In our first issue, IFES Worldview undertakes the task of highlighting designs for spatial communication and their sources of inspiration. We begin by consulting experts and IFES members, an admittedly subjective selection process which we fully acknowledge to our readers. As an introduction to the topic, we begin by asking fundamental questions: How do creatives actually find their ideas? And what happens when they find these ideas? We hope you enjoy reading.

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One might think that the designers at spatial communication have an ambivalent relationship to the concept of ”a trend.“ On one hand, the cover stories of relevant specialist media this January promise forecasts of the emerging trends for 2017, a predictable playing of the same tune, year after year.

On the other hand, when I ask designers for their under­ standing of the term ”trend“ they are critical of the subject. ­U nderstandable! After all, no one wants to be suspected of following a trend.

In order to remain competitive as a design office, it is essential to monitor trends that by definition represent a widespread application of a design principle. Alexander Gialouris, design director at KMS Blackspace, firmly believes that studying contemporary trends requires looking beyond the design aspect and studying the total overview of the trend. ”After all, the ­e xciting thing about our design of spatial productions is that we become a ”temporary specialist“ on a different topic with every new project. If a designer’s work creates a design trend, it is not a creative failure. Yet designers of spatial communi­ cation today remain suspicious of drawing inspiration from trends. Why? Today, life in an average design office requires creatives to spend a lot of time in front of the computer. So what do ­agencies offer their employees for daily creative inspiration?

The culture of inspiration at Blackspace consists of weekly lectures (among other things) but also leaves room for experiments in their in-house VR lab. To provide some additional ­inspiration Blackspace deems necessary, employees also ­receive an offering of what the firm calls ”Blackmoney.“ Blackmoney ensures that each employee is financially supported to freely choose external sources of inspiration, according to their individual interests. The only prerequisite is that the recipient must present impressions gained before the whole team, in order to ”broaden the horizon“ of all employees. When asked about their additional sources of creative ideas, ­designers ­repeatedly named relevant media. But the communication agency r211 in Düsseldorf, seeks and finds inspiration with

Inspiration in Everyday Life. I Like Birds seeks in­s piration beyond the relevant design media – and finds it.

Inspiration calls for a broadening of one’s view – the roof terrace of the Triad office in Berlin.

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In the absurd-poetic installations “merge” Mécaniques Discursives techniques such as wood engraving, projection mapping and data design and their synthesis.

Mécaniques Discursives Big Data meets Gutenberg: the osmosis of apparently contrasting eras and techniques.

Inspiration through the creative process Fred Penelle working on woodcutting for the installation “Mécaniques Discursives”

Inspiration provided by the environment and creative tools at Triad Berlin

topics beyond the relevant design channels – calligraphy workshops or regular city dinners, for example.

This concept also provides inspiration at the Hamburg­ design studio, I Like Birds, known for their memorable editorial images of spatial installations. I Like Birds, was founded by ­S usanne Kehrer and André Gröger. Both Kehrer and Gröger acknowledge that they rarely seek inspiration in their own work environment. ”This creates a very limited space for self-interpretation and associated inspiration, because a solution is ­a lready given,“ explains Gröger. ”Creative ideas find their way into art, because the art provides an opening for self-inter­ pretation,“ adds Kehrer.

Liberation from the professional bubble allows design professionals to gain inspiration from momentary impressions of everyday life – inspiration which would otherwise be unforeseen. Professor Lutz Engelke, founder and managing director of Triad, never knows when a snapshot of daily life will happen. His camera serves him as an ”associate that archives each ­o pportunity.“ The project ”Mécaniques Discursives“ by AntiVJ also leaves behind the routine design found in everyday life. Artists ­Yannick Jaquet and Fred Penelle combine seemingly opposing techniques from widely divergent eras. Gutenberg meets Big Data – the merger of wood engraving with projection mapping and data visualization succeeds! Minutely planned and absurdly poetic at the same time, ”Mécaniques Discursives“ appears like a perpetual mobile. Each of the twenty-five installations in eleven countries provides a new, independent work, thus visualizing inspiration through the design process. ”The project is an ongoing experiment. We have lots of fun ­together because we believe that it’s not fun to do the same thing every time, ”explains Yannick Jaquet. So where does he find inspiration? ”The absurdity of our society is an endless source of inspiration. As people, we need to find ways to mentally survive in our crazy era. Being an artist, and doing what we do, is one of the solutions we found.“ TE XT CON STAN ZE

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The best of CES EXHIBITOR Magazine ranks the most remarkable exhibits from the 2017 International Consumer­ Electronics Show. Held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the International Consumer­ Electronics Show isn’t just the largest trade show in­the United States by every measure; CES also sets the bar for global exhibiting trends at the onset of each calendar year. The 2017 show featured 2.5 million square feet of show-floor space and more than 3,800 individual e ­ xhibits. And EXHIBITOR magazine editor Travis Stanton saw every last one of them. After four days, 50 miles of aisles, and nearly 4,000 booths to consider, he arrived at a list of the 20 most impressive booths from CES 2017.

We show eight of them.

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The best of CES

Many exhibits at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show fall into the category o ­f what some might call “depart­ ment­s tore booths,” where several product lines under a wide cor­ porate umbrella are apportioned individual slices of a company’s booth space. Even the best of them often end up looking more like shopping malls full of dis­ parate stores and kiosks than well-­branded corporate exhibits.

Relying on brand hues, monochromatic carpeting, or au courant finishes to serve as cohesive threads capable of tying un­related product groupings together, designers make a valiant effort, yet often succeed in little more than offering up disjointed-­ experiences as attendees pass from one vignette to another.

But LG Electronics broke the mold with this exceptionally curated assemblage of individual parts, creating a CES experience where surprise and delight were around every corner. From the tunnel of 4K OLED curved screens to the captivating kinetic installation re­ presenting the “nano cell” tech­no­ logy behind the company’s Super UHD HDR offerings, the exhibit was absolutely memorable and the undeniable star of CES 2017.

While his Top 8 picks are featured here, you can view the full list by visiting www.ExhibitorOnline.com/CES2017.

TEXT, PHOTOS TRAVIS STANTON

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Like an enchanted garden that had been tipped on its head, the exhibit for Changhong Electric Co. Ltd. invited attendees to walk beneath a star-like sky of glowing, crimson-colored lotus flowers.

Merging two significant symbols in Chinese culture (the lotus, which represents perfection; and the color red, signifying good fortune), the design may have foretold its own success. The focal point of the zen-like space was an in-booth theater placed beneath a massive fabric lotus flower that hovered overhead.

#3 How do you put a sole automobile center stage, ensure excellent sight lines for VIP visitors, and position your brand as an indisputable trailblazer? You follow Faraday & Future Inc.’s lead and erect a literal show-floor stadium with your product as the centerpiece. Designed and fabricated by Pinnacle Exhibits Inc., the layout of Faraday’s booth attracted throngs of onlookers, while VIPs and members of the press were invited to step inside the space or climb the stairs for a bird’s-eye view from a platform that ran the length of the back wall. The FF91 self-driving electric car was parked front and center like a national treasure in a brilliant jewel box, while an LED screen provided a futuristic backdrop, setting the scene for a superbly executed single-product display.

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#4 In our increasingly eco-­ minded era, reuse is definitely in vogue. So kudos to Select Comfort Corp.’s Sleep Number brand (and Southfield, MI-based exhibit designer JGA) for repurposing its 2016 exhibit with a stark-white color scheme and a tantalizingly brilliant twist.

The tensioned-fabric structure remained, along with a pair of aisle-side displays atop pedestals (which seemed to elevate both the products and their prestige), but Sleep Number swapped out last year’s psychedelic, color-changing light show for cool, white illumination that bathed the booth and made the entire space seem to glow from within. But the piece de resistance was a series of flatscreen monitors running informational content. Positioned parallel to the floor and above five of the company’s 360 Smart Beds, the screens’ location meant interested visitors had to lay down and test out the product in order to learn more.

#7 This lavender-lit exhibit for the #5

A clean, artful simplicity and restrained use of structure and graphics made this dramatically illuminated exhibit for Falsetto LLC’s Link, a product that allows users to store and easily share data, a purple-hued white space on the trade show floor. Nothing in the booth shouted at visitors, the violet lights didn’t pulse, and there were no flashy gimmicks, which is exactly what made this successfully simple booth sing. Designed and fabricated by ExhibitTrader. com Inc. Southwest Displays and Events, the exhibit also featured a video wall embedded into a supersized replica of the Link itself. But the eye-catching focal point comprised a 20-foot string-art sculpture made using hand-painted cloth strapping – referencing the product’s ability to stream information to multiple devices simultaneously – surrounded by six tablets that quietly but effectively beckoned to curious passersby.

Linksys brand, which took up just a portion of the Belkin International Inc. booth space, dropped one spot on our Best of CES list since 2016. While the space, designed and fabricated

by Pinnacle Exhibits Inc., was equally eye-catching, attracting attendees like mosquitoes to a beautiful, glowing bug zapper, the interactives seemed somehow less inviting than last year, prompting passersby to snap a picture and keep on keeping on, rather than stepping into the amethyst environ.

#6 High-tech wizardry can go horribly wrong, but Honda Motor Co. managed to use some of the exhibition industry’s hottest techno tools in absolutely artful ways. Beneath a series of angular ceiling elements, booth visitors were treated to a symphony of experiential elements. The exhibit’s use of lighting, projection, virtual reality, and large-scale multimedia was both thoughtful and thoroughly successful. And best of all, the booth – which was designed by George P. Johnson – was staffed with knowledgeable brand reps at the ready to help CES attendees make sense of the sometimes surreal special effects.

#8 The exhibit for Samsung Elec­ tronics Co. felt like a futuristic museum of next-generation necessities. While some of the individual displays seemed to deviate slightly from the design’s denouement – and the dramatic QLED theater paradoxically raised more questions than it answered – the exhibit succeeded in enveloping attendees in the Samsung brand and serving them up a series of product-centric experiences.

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All design is influenced by its context. ­Current African design trends are no different, and are evolving in an environment where resourcefulness, value-for-money and environmental considerations are a priority.

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Fabric The uptake of tension fabric displays in Africa has been rapid, not only for exhibition stands, but also for the complete infra­ structure at trade shows – such as We Are Africa and the Good Food & Wine Show. Justin Hawes is the MD of Scan Display, one of the first South African companies to offer this solution. He explains that the development of the technology for the use of fabric in exhibition structures has given designers almost unlimited potential in how they use fabric in their designs.

“A strong preference for using fabric is driving this innovation,” says Hawes. “This is because it is cost-effective, the complete fabric solution (graphics and structural framework) can be produced quickly, it is light and compact for easy transportation (which is important considering the typically long distances between cities), and it is re-usable. Additionally, most labour in Africa is unskilled, so having a product that can be easily assembled and still look slick and professional is also valued.”

Another advantage is that a lot of these practical benefits, such as its re-usability and small transport footprint, also benefit the environment.

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Repurposing Using unconventional materials is also a popular design trend, as it allows designers to experiment with a variety of substances in a part of the world where local production is sometimes limited, and importing materials takes time and can be expensive.

Nicholas de Klerk, a designer and the owner of Design and Display, is especially passionate about repurposing unexpected items as stand materials, such as everyday consumer products like cling wrap, hangers, sponges, match boxes, plastic spoons and egg trays. By incorporating the unexpected into a display, he can evoke surprise and humour. De Klerk says, “I always try to inspire humour, as I believe that if you can put a smile on people’s faces, you have them in the palm of your hand!”

De Klerk also enjoys making what he calls “low tech animations”.

These are graphic impressions that he creates within the stand design, which animate with movement – either from the wind, light, or a change in perspective.

Aside from its creative appeal, repurposing also has a positive environmental impact, as most of the items are re-usable and can be donated post-show, or else they are recyclable.

Natural materials The use of natural materials, especially wood, on exhibition stands is also on the rise. Jacob van Zyl, an exhibition and retail designer at Scan Display’s Cape Town office, says, “Designers are mixing natural materials with clean and sleek stand elements, to create contrast and texture, and grab attention.”

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Using local materials in their natural state also allows designers to give their work an authentic African aesthetic.

The availability of these materials, and using them without varnishes or painting, is in keeping with the movement towards greater sustainability. Plus they can be easily re-used, so can be donated to communities in need after being used. PHOTOS SCAN DISPLAY,

“I always try to inspire humour, as I believe that if you can put a smile on people’s faces, you have them in the palm of your hand.”

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Warde in the city center of Jerusalem

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Small changes have a big effect. Poppy umbrellas in Jerusalem

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arde is an urban instal­ lation located in Vallero Square, in the heart of Israel. This dynamic installation is part of the municipality’s effort to improve the urban space of the city center.

The existing square was in poor condition. Divided by the tram line into two urban spaces with no supporting program around them, it was filled with inevitable urban facilities such as a waste composter and an electricity substation. A patchwork of ongoing landscape fixes attempted to save an environ­ ment that was incoherent.

Warde’s attempt was not to fight the chaos, but instead to try and “tie the urban space together.”, To spread around such fantastic elements so, that on one hand, they would overcome the reality of the square, and on the other hand, they would be able to stand along in the nonrealistic setting of Jerusalem.

Four giant flowers were care­ fully positioned to be viewed from all around the square, and from

Poppys during daytime

the market nearby. Each is separately inflated and reacts to the situation around it, so that whenever pedestrians walk by, the flowers inflate and open up, and then deflate and close as the people walk away. If a bypasser is looking for a moment of shade during the hot summer days, the flower will inflate and stay open until the person leaves. When the tram is approaching the station all four flowers will inflate at once and signal the shoppers to hurry if they want to catch the tram. The result – the Urban space suddenly reacts to the people using it.

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JAPAN

Whether a Capsule Hotel or Trade Fair Stand: Less Is More

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educed to the essentials, space means no more and no less than a section of a building enclosed by walls, floor and ceiling. But how much space do we really need – on a business trip, on vacation, at work, to live?

Can we say, the more the merrier?

Or should we take literally the Japanese proverb ”Dai wa sho o kaneru“: Less is more? The discussion of such questions is stimulated not least by the growing density of cities and the realization that square meters alone does not qualify judgement about the quality of a room. In the end, it totally depends on what you make of it – and not just in Japan.

The Ninehours hotel in Kyoto is a perfect example. They very simply and visually bring’ it to the point: 1h + 7h + 1h. Sometimes the modern traveler needs a hotel only for sleeping. Perhaps to take a shower in the evening upon arrival and to freshen up the next morning before

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moving on. Capsule hotels such as ”ninehours“ have emerged due to the scarcity of affordable hotels in densely populated Japanese metropolitan areas. With their extremely minimalistic concept, they have not only filled a niche, but have also turned into a tourist attraction. TEXT ANDREA WALBURG

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Formerpost Office becomes cultural sight

ARGENTINA

“Bicentennial Cultural Centre” in Buenos Aires: A new urban piece for the city. A beacon for culture.

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Model of the cultural center

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fter competing plans and differences of opinion over what to do with the former Palacio de Correos, a proposal arose to build a new urban unit – a civic space with value and identity to reverse the condition of fragmentation and deterioration of perhaps the most emblematic area the city – transforming it into a cultural link between the historic city center and the area of Puerto Madero.

After competing plans and differences of opinion over what to do with the former Palacio de Correos, a proposal arose to build

a new urban unit – a civic space with value and identity to reverse the condition of fragmentation and deterioration of perhaps the most emblematic area the city – transforming it into a cultural link between the historic city center and the area of Puerto Madero.

The old post office building was designed as a freestanding object.

A proposal from B4FS Studio meant that the new Cultural Centre of the Bicentennial would become a key element in the spatial composition of the new Urban Park. The old building was made into an active and vibrant building to pass through, blending with the city from a plane of use split into several levels accessible to passerbys from the park.

It would again become, as it was in the past, an iconic object within the city.

B4FS found value in the heritage and history of this academic building, and felt it should be maintained.

They preserved the building‘s representative visual aspect; its order, symmetry, planes and edges.

There is no sense of modern intrusion; its exterior and ceremonial areas of the palatial interior are preserved in full.

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In the back of the building is the complex prism (two-thirds of the building on Calle Corrientes) that conforms to the original technical function and is complimented by an architecture and industrial technology which allows greater use, allowing for the space necessary for the location of the contemporary art programs.

The functionality allows for multiple configurations of museum rooms of different sizes and shapes, thereby accommodating the various contemporary art productions, and rooms for symphonic and chamber music, a gallery and restaurants.

Centro Cultural del Bicentenario (Bicentennial Cultural Centre) Refurbishment and conversion of former Post and Telecommunication Palace and ideas for its surrounding area. TEXT DODECAEDRO

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When a nation is about to reinvent itself, big things can happen. For the Astana 2017 EXPO, Kazakhstan commissioned itself a huge museum bowl with a ­c ircumference of 90 Meters and an overall height of 99 Meters. The exhibition space includes the ­N ational Pavilion of Kazakhstan on level 1 and a ­t hematic exhibition with an exhibition space of over 10.000m2 spread over 7 floors. The fit-out works are complex and are carried out by three European companies, among them ADUNIC, a new member of IFES. Jürgen Fischer, project director of ADUNIC ­reveals an interesting insight into the making of this world class exhibition and the challenges to work in an alien environment.

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Astana 2017, The Sphere Project

The “Sphere” is the landmark of the EXPO 2017 in Astana. It builds the centre of the circular architecture of a completely new infrastructure that hosts the next World EXPO from 10 June – 10 September 2017.

The construction of the Sphere has started well over two years ago.

The slender steel structure is covered with a high-tech façade in curved glass. The impressive bowl contains the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan (Level 1) and a thematic exhibition emphasizing the main topic of the EXPO “Future Energy” 29

The National Pavilion The National Pavilion of Kazakhstan takes on the theme “Under One Sky” and is located at the base of the Sphere. On one hand, the National Pavilion blends with the main theme of EXPO 2017 “Future Energy”, On the other hand’ the exhibition aims to identify national uniqueness. It showcases multinational culture and unique landscapes but also acts to communicate ideas for the future development of Kazakhstan.

One part of the exhibition immerses the visitors into a metaphorical journey. It shows the wisdom of the past and draws conclusions for the future and respective potentials. The climax of this experience is a virtual “journey to the horizon” taking visitors on an imaginary ride into space to return to a future Kazakhstan.

A second part of the National Pavilion is largely free flow ex­ hibition focusing on the future of energy and culture in Kazakhstan.

This area includes exhibition elements showcasing Kazakhstan’s leading innovation organizations.

When entering the top level, the visitor is welcomed to Future Astana – a reflection of the Kazakh capital in 2050. The sculptural city model describes the vision of the city’s ambitions towards sustainable development. At the end, a glass skywalk brings the visitor to the core centre of this impressive

The Thematic Pavilion The Thematic Exhibition in the Sphere is embracing “Future Energy” in all its aspects. After having visited the National Pavilion on level 1, lifts take the visitors up to the top of the sphere where a stunning journey back down to level 1 starts.

This project startet in 2014.

space, with a dramatic view of solutions on each floor below.

Within the iconic presentation in the domed theatre at level 7, the visitor explores the Universe of Space Energy and learns about the hidden secrets of space. Visionary plans and ideas to harvest energy from space are revealed. The visitor learns in a playful way about the energy demand for space travels: All mile­ stones of astronautics are presented in the Space Exploration Tunnel and the visitor learns why a lunar outpost for missions into deep space is being explored: The possibility of generating energy from resources found on the moon.

The visitor then steps into the world of Solar Energy. This exhibi-

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tion on level 6 starts with a breath-­ taking experience inside the impressive Sun globe: An emo­ tional and artistically interpreted walk-in 720 degrees’ projection shows how the sun powers almost every form of life on Earth. The adjacent interactive Earth relief globe helps to understand that solar radiation at the Earth’s surface varies widely. The visitor passes photovoltaic trees that enhance the learning experience and arrives at the Solar Vehicles Gallery with visionary mobility platforms that produce energy instead of using it.

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ADUNIC, new member of IFES is involved in this gigantic EXPO project in Astana. In early February, IFES met ­J ürgen Fischer, project manager of ADUNIC in Astana and responsible for the realisation of this demanding exhibition project. In an interview, Jürgen Fischer ­p rovided IFES with an insight view of the project. His ­a nswers may allow you to get a first idea of the com­ plexity of such a fast-track project, its cultural challenges and the difference­s to the realisation of other exhibitions.

IFES Jürgen, a couple of weeks ago, you started the production of the exhibition elements. What was necessary to get to this point and when do you expect that you can hand over the project?

Fischer It took more than two years to get to this point. In late 2014, I visited Astana for the first time. ADUNIC was invited to have a look at the preliminary design and to comment on costs, feasibility and timeline. Since then, we have been working closely with Sembol, main contractor of the Sphere and our client. It was a long process of defining and refining the design until we got to the point of starting the production.

And it is still a long way to go to the handover by end of April 2017.

IFES Besides the technical tasks, what were the main challenges?

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experienced in managing a world EXPO. Used to clear and fast decisions in comparable projects in Europe, we had to learn that the local culture is different. Final decisions are not taken unless the president of the country is giving his ok. This takes time and teaches you to be patient.

IFES What about other cultural challenges?

Fischer Astana is a young city and Kazakhstan a young country.

When you tour the city, you feel the pride of this nation to present itself to the world. As in other pro­ jects, we try to merge our inter­ national experience with the local network and to make use of the enthusiasm of the people for this EXPO. A year ago, we have founded ADUNIC Kazakhstan, a fully licensed construction company.

It allows us to provide a complete service and to tap the local network comprehensively.

IFES Astana is about 5’000 km east of central Europe and – in winter

time – five hours ahead of Central European Time MEZ. How do you cope with that?

Fischer You are right. Logistics and communication are indeed challenging. Our project team is spread across a couple of countries: Switzerland, Germany, Turkey and Kazakhstan and we operate in three different time zones. During the design phase, we were forced to “commute” between the different hubs. Now, as we are in the realisation phase, the core team is more and more located here in Astana and communication within the team is easier. In the same time, logistics becomes the main challenge now.

Thanks to our local set up we are able to procure an important part locally. But the necessary high-end A/V equipment and interactive exhibits are mainly a product of inter­ national specialists and do have to be imported. To get this all here in time is a daily struggle and involves a lot of administrative tasks. Luckily we can count on strong partners,

be it locally but also international logistics specialists.

IFES How did you set up your team in Astana?

Fischer On a project management level, we do have a strong team of more than 30 people, consisting of designers, project managers, site supervisors and administrative staff. In the peak time, around March and April 2017, we will coordinate a crew of more than 200 craftsmen, specialists and local suppliers. Each level is assigned to a dedicated team. Pro­ curement and logistics are coordinated centrally. It is satisfying to see that this colourful mix of European, Russian and Kazakh citizens work hand in hand.

IFES Thank you, that all sounds exciting. We wish you a successful project finish and look forward to seeing it all in operation in June!

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The German Pavilion at EXPO 2017

EVENT EXPO 2017 REALIZATION MAC CONCEPT GTP2, INSGLÜCK

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he EXPO 2017 project is definitely not business-as-usual even for a trade fair builder like mac messe- und ausstellungscenter Service GmbH of Rhineland-Palatinate with more than 40 years of experience. In cooperation with the lead agency insglück and the architectural company gtp2, they will make the German Pavilion at EXPO 2017 a reality, in the Kazakh capital of Astana. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is responsible for the German involvement; the Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) will organize and operate the pavilion under the EXPO motto ”Future Energy“.

The bidding consortium made up of insglück, gtp2 and mac edged out six other competitors in the final round of an EU-wide tendering procedure in May 2016.

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The energy transition ”Made in Germany“ is the pavilion’s theme. ”The visitor embarks on a kind of adventure tour,“ says insglück Managing Director Detlef Wintzen. ”While he makes his way through the pavilion, he can learn about the significance of the energy transition in ways that are both entertaining and emotional. The perspective begins at a global level and proceeds to local and personal levels.“ When the visitor enters the pavilion, he receives a SmartStick with which exhibits can be activated, background info can be called up and knowledge collected. Eighteen exhibits present the areas of solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass energy and hydropower.

Although the syndicate members insglück, gtp2 and mac are working together in this constellation for the first time, they have known one another for years. ”We got to know each other as members of the industry association FAMAB e.V. and grew to appreciate the others’ work. That’s why we did not hesitate when gtp2 Managing Director Antony de Taranto asked if we wanted to take part in the bidding for the German Pavilion,“

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Their cooperative efforts are running smoothly. ”We commu­ nicate in completely different channels,“ says the gtp2 managing director. ”In addition to our regular and frequent meetings, we often telephone via Skype. All our data are stored in a cloud so that everyone has access to the documents and can work on them at the same time.“ The work is clearly allocated. mac is responsible for the structural realization of the project, that is, the facade design and interior construction of the German Pavilion.

The trade fair experts are also plan­ ning and coordinating the technical

equipment, including smoke detectors, air conditioning, sanitary facilities and sprinkler system. gtp2 has the responsibility for architectural management and insglück for creative development, design and implementation.

More than anything else, the logistics of the project pose a great challenge. For the first time ever the EXPO will take place

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in Central Asia. The city of Astana, which has no access to the sea, lies more than 4300 kilometers in a straight line from headquarters in Langenlonsheim. Trucks carrying structural parts to the site will be on the road for more than one week. ”Think local, act global“ is the chosen motto. All the engineering or construction design will take place at Rhineland-Palatinate, with most services provided directly in Kazakhstan. The trade fair experts can fall back on a worldwide network of active partners, including IFES members in Turkey and Russia, for additional assistance.

Apart from the logistics, many other aspects differ from everyday business. ”A presence at a world exhibition cannot be compared to a trade fair booth,“ Becker says. ”We know all about the spatial and technical conditions for a fair, but in Astana everything is different.“

Therefore, the team has to familiarize themselves with the conditions on site. What are the customs and import regulations, how do the local laws and building codes differ from Germany’s,

A presence at a world exhibition cannot be compared to a trade fair booth. what are the requirements for fire protection and static electricity?

All these issues have to be clarified in advance.

Where cultural differences are concerned, mac has the advantage of having worked for many years in Central Asia. Besides the previously mentioned partner network, the company has had its

Energy show

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own branch office in Shanghai since 2000. Consequently, they know the market and the local mentality very well. For Kazakhstan in particular mac has two aces up its sleeve. An employee who comes from Kazakhstan is thoroughly versed in local customs and traditions and an architect who is based in Astana.

The world exhibition will take place from 10 June to 10 September 2017. In January construction work­ ing began at the pavilion’s facade and interior, which covers nearly 1700 square meters. Sometimes work has to be done at outdoor temperatures close to minus 30 degrees Celsius, just one more challenge that makes this project very special. TEXT IFES

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Astana. Prototype of the Eurasian city

n 1997, it was decided to move the Kazakh capital from Almaty to Akmola, today known as Astana, which stands for “Capital” in Kazakh.

Together with local companies, the new capital was built by Turkish, Italian, French and Swiss companies. Every year 60 to 100 middle and large size facilities were built.

Rapid construction a ­ nd widespread popular support made it possible to build a modern city in the steppes of Kazakhstan in the space of 10 years.

Another 10 years later, Astana becomes the host city EXPO 2017

which is a recognized EXPO, also referred to as an international specialized EXPO, and is part of the World’s Fair system. Recognized EXPOs are smaller versions of the Universal EXPOs commonly referred to as World’s Fairs. Recognized EXPOs center around a parti­ cular theme and are held between World’s Fairs, which occur every five years. Kazakhstan has chosen the theme “Future Energy”.

EXPO 2017’s Future Energy theme will promote efforts to find sustainable energy solutions to meet growing global demand.

Registan Square, the centerpiece of Samarqand

Kazakhstan’s choice of the topic reflects the recognition by the country’s lea­ders and policymakers that even its vast reserves of ­n atural energy resources are ultimately finite and that eventually the country, and the rest of the world, will have to make the transition to alternative energy sources and greener economies.

The organizing committee in Astana is expecting 5 million visitors during the 3 month’ runtime from 10 June until 10 September, 2017.

The planning so far promises visitors an impressive fiction of the future way of life of the people on earth, which are divided into 5 thematic areas.

The entire EXPO site is conceived under sustainability aspects.

EXPO 2017’s Future Energy theme will promote ­efforts to find sustainable energy solutions to meet growing global demand.

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Thematic pavilions are the key objects demonstrating the theme of the exhibition, where each of the four pavilions reveals its theme: The pavilion World of Energy presents energy as a separate phenomenon and reveals possible solutions for a more sustainable energy development in the future with the help of physics, science experiments, etc.

The pavilion Energy for the Future illustrates the concept of energy saving and energy efficiency. A separate exposition is dedicated to the practical aspects of smart cities, presenting the pro­ject Smart Astana etc.

The pavilion Energy for All presents the mechanisms of access to energy for the planet’s inhabitants, research of energy market globalization etc.

The pavilion “My Future Energy” focuses on personal responsibility for efficient and economical use of energy.

The fifth area is reserved for Country presentations where all kind of solutions to the theme of future Energy were shown.

IFES Travels to EXPO 2017 and conti­n ues on the silk road.

As always World EXPOs are a sour­­­ce­ of inspiration for the exhibition and event industry. To see new trends and discuss them with colleagues from around the world IFES is offering a Trip to EXPO 2017. VIP status to avoid

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cues, background information on different presentations and a look behind the scenes of a World EXPO are coming along with this trip. And inspiration might raise when traveling from the modern Astana to parts of the oldest trade route the Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

The Silk Road was one of the most important trade routes in the Middle Ages and led from the Mediterranean via Uzbekistan to China. Since then, it has been connecting Europe and Asia. In the world-famous Registan of Samarkand, Prince Timur once judged his people. Centuries later it became Turkestan, then part of the Soviet Union and finally the Republic of Uzbekistan in 1991.

Today, there are green instead of red passports, a new national anthem, the official language is Uzbek. What is left are Breath­ taking minarets, medresen and mosques telling of the campaigns and conquests of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlan.

So, inspiration will be guaranteed.

TRAVEL PLAN

EXPO Astana 16 – 19 August 2017 DAY 1 Arrival in Astana DAY 2 + 3 Full packed EXPO program incl. VIP- program 1 Person (Single room) € 1.590,Spouse (Double room) € 950,Silk Road 19 – 25 August 2017 DAY 1 Travel to Tashkent, Uzbekistan DAY 2 Tashkent, drive to Samarkand DAY 3 Samarkand DAY 4 Samarkand, drive to Bukhara DAY 5 Bukhara DAY 6 Bukhara return to Tashkent DAY 7 Individual Depart from Tashkent 1 Person (Single room) € 1.990,Spouse (Double room) € 1.550,-

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IFES Global Village

The story behind the story TEXT IFES

During EuroShop, the leading trade show for shop-fitting and exhibition design, IFES will present itself together with 18 members.

We call it the IFES Global Village. Here, partners will meet, find answers, enhance their business, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee.

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he IFES Global Village will be situated in Hall 4, Stand F36.

Besides the Global Village, IFES is content partner of the Expo + Event Forum also situated in Hall 4. The Expo + Event Forum aims to create an added value for the visitor, providing latest news on trends, innovations and best practice. The Forum will run during EuroShop hours and be free of charge.

When attending a trade fair as an exhibitor, the intention of an exhibition construction company is to show their vision, their design creativity and the realization of the ideas through their craftmanship.

The designer of the booth, Hans de Wit, has created a space offering the above to all of the 18 partners. His concept – open to the outside – offers the exhibitors the possibility of presenting their businesses in a kind of virtual cube of a dimension of 3 m x 3 m x 4 m.

Thanks to this concept, all the 18

exhibitors can have creative freedom and, at the same time, they can take advantage of a market place of possibilities created in the center of the booth. This area will be filled with IFES activities.

The Global Village is a very particular kind of joint participation.

Companies from A = Argentina to ZA = South Africa are presenting themselves on an area of 660 m2.

IFES is placed literally in the heart of this space, in the middle of all its members and, of course, IFES welcomes all members, future members, partners and friends of the International Fairbusiness to this market place. In addition to the opportunity of finding future partnes, visitors will find all kind of information regarding ongoing IFES projects.

Hospitality and cordiality have always been very important to IFES. In order to emphasize the warm and informal atmosphere,

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there will be catering for the entire duration of the exhibition which will encourage visitors to relax and return.

As a tradition, each village has its own village festival. The Global Village will have its festival on the evening of the second day of Euro­ Shop, on March 6th, at 5.00 p.m. ”Block Party Time“ will be an attraction also to other exhibitors.

In addition to that, IFES Global Village is a prototype booth in many ways. It is built and con­ structed from materials that have never been used before at trade fairs in Germany. The central part of the booth, for example, is built from a carbon-fibre coated ceramic surface and the infoscreen consists of a semi-transparent LED surface.

Furthermore, all movements on the booth will be tracked. This will help to compile information on visitors’ activities on the booth.

IFES Global Village is not only a global network but also a global source and marketplace of innovation. TEXT IFES ILLUSTRATIONS for the Global Village provided by COREYTOONS, a New York-based illustration and animation studio, www.coreytoons.com

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Board & Management These are the people in leading positions at IFES

Board 1 Voicu Sferdianu, President 2 Bruno Meissner, Past President 3 Justin Hawes, Vice-President Finance 4 Torsten Heinze, Vice-President Strategy 5 Peter Theo­­dorides, ­V ice President Membership 6 Cam Stevens, Board Member Education 7 Koen Bogaert, Chair Past Presidents Council 8 John Pavek, Board Member Marketing 2

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Creative sessions are an important part of the Master Class program.

What Master Class participants said:

Master Class 2017

“I have attended many industry ‘content-functions’ and this master class has hands down been one of my favourite.

The various speakers and topics provided unique approaches to topics and I will be using the outcomes in my daily operations. I left feeling inspired and proud to be a part of this exciting industry.”

IFES MASTER CLASS

What you see is the winner of our IFES Master Class Logo Competition. This wonderful idea comes from our South African member Compex; Katherine Gunningham. Congratulations!

Martin Hiller | Editor at MICE brands, ZA

“I really appreciate your services at IFES MASTER CLASS in Cape Town. It was most memorable and stimulating meeting ever I have participated in.”

Satoru Nakazawa | Sakura International, JP

IFES Master Class 2017

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aster Class, the new IFES education format, was run in Cape Town for the first time in November 2016. More than 30 participants ranked this program as excellent in their rating and most of them want to return to Singapore in this autumn.

The IFES Master Class is a three-­ day education and networking specifically designed for marketers, architects, designer and project managers responsible for inter­ national exhibitions and events who

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want to enhance their skills in 3D communications.

“IFES Master Class is a platform to exchange knowledge, support networking and enhance professionalism,” says Karla Juegel, founder & ceo of Messe|Marketing, and chair of IFES Master Class. ”We are looking forward to three days of inspiring presentations, interactive workshops and examples of best practices from which we can all learn.“ The theme of this year’s IFES

Master Class is ”Marketing Content for Exhibitions and Events” and features again an impressive program.

The second episode of IFES Master Class will take place in Singapore from 6 – 8 December 2017 and will focus on employees in the second line of business.

Registration for the three-day conference program costs just € 590,- (€ 490,- for IFES members) and includes the whole seminar program, breaks, lunch and dinner at wonderful sights in Singapore.

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ICE The IFES Certified Expert

TEXT JÖRG BEIER

n today’s fast developing exhibition business, top managers stand out through sound strategic thinking and well-developed professional expertise. Being aware of these challenges, IFES offers a certification program for the exhibition and event service industry.

The program is named “IFES Certified Expert (ICE)” and provides professionals with an educational program, which stands for stateof-the-art knowledge and a net­ work dedicated to helping them face new challenges and acquire new business on a global basis.

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The Target Groups Managers, skilled work forces and project managers of stand building and event service companies are invited to participate in the up­ coming ICE program. Three years of experiences in the industry is recommended before attending.

The education program will help attendees to improve their professional qualifications.

IFES partners with the Coope­ rative State University in Ravensburg, Germany, to train exhibition industry professionals to meet tomorrow`s event management demands. The trainers and lec­ turers being responsible for the ICE program are international experts from the industry and from universities.

The Program The program emphasizes on subjects concerning the entire stand building and exhibition service industry and in addition consists of disciplines that are related to the meeting industry (e.g. trade shows, special events).

The total program includes 130 teaching hrs. The participants are able to compose their own program of minimum 100 hrs. corresponding to their own specific interests and needs.

The whole program contains four modules. The participants personally meet during the first session, which lasts five days.

They have the opportunity to get to know each other and to establish networking groups.

Three additional modules are embedded in an e-learning program, which keeps going for approx. four months. Additionally, the participants work together in joint projects.

On one hand, the comprehensive training program considers the cross-function character of exhibition management. On the other hand, the subjects embrace the various working areas that stand builders and exhibition service agencies cope with.

The Modules The face-to-face module 1 is de­­di­ cated to an introduction into the ICE program. The attendees learn how to run international projects, are taught how to sell their pro­ ducts and services and get to know the differences of stand building in various countries.

The core element of the e-learning sessions is an internet platform where all documents of the program are lodged. There is also the

opportunity for collaboration of the students. The documents can be downloaded on the participant’s tablets or other devices.

This way, the participants are flexible when and where to study their material.

The structure of the following three modules includes three different sections each: one segment consists of subjects related to general management; another segment has a focus on exhibition management; the third segment concerns subjects directly related to the stand building and exhibition service industry.

Content: General Management The basic idea of the ICE program is to enable managers and skilled work forces to run their companies

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better, more sustainable and successful. Therefore, the ICE program subjects more related to general management.

These are: ‘Intercultural Management’ to demonstrate the internationality of the industry.

‘Risk and Crisis Management’, as this is an essential accompaniment of our actual business life.

‘Controlling, Finance and Accountancy’ to steer and supervise the company’s KPIs. ‘Strategic Management’ to prepare the company for the future.

‘E-marketing and Social Media’ to keep pace with new media.

‘Customer Relationship Management’ as a management tool obligatory for success.

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Content: Exhibition Management The more exhibition industry related subjects include the following education topics: ’Participation in Exhibitions’ allows participants to look behind their customers’ doors. ’Service Strategy and Organization’ is a topic that makes an assessment of own structures possible. ’Special Event Management’ as a tool enables participants to offer their own event projects. ’Sustainability’ is a ‘must’ for all responsible-minded managers.

‘Public Relations’ offers recommendations how to optimize the company’s public appearance.

Content: Exhibition and Event Services The more industry related part includes subjects that are directly linked to the professionals’ daily work, their products and services.

These are: Technical Basics for Stand Building International Assurances and Contract Law Safety at Work Exhibition Logistic International Stand Building Regulations The ICE program gives a comprehensive vision and detailed methodologies to drive the participants’ careers forward.

IFES CERTIFIED EXPERT

For the first time the ICE program starts end of November / beginning of December 2017 in the Frankfurt area (Germany). Graduation Party will take place during IFES World Summit 2018.

Cost for IFES member € 2.490,Cost for Non-member € 3.490,-

P roudly S ustainable

Cost include the whole ICE program with all teaching materials. Not included are Travel costs and Accommodation.

T IFES stands for sustainability Sustainability is definitely no longer considered a non-relevant item in the event business industry – and IFES is strongly involved on two fronts: imple­ menting sustainability into internal event management and sharing knowledge ­­ with its members, partners and publics.

TEXT GABRIELE KÜNZLI, SOPHIE CHENEL

Sustainability means much more than just reducing the environmental impact. It is about corporate and social responsibility.

And first of all, it is about inno­ vation and long-lasting business improvements. Sustainability will be­ ­come unavoidable for key players!

Sustainability fosters employees and customers engagements. Sus­ tainability commands recognition and will set our business or brand apart from the competitors. Sustainability can be a true business model and in many cases, it can positively impact a company’s bottom line. Sustainability reaches far beyond its traditional borders of protecting the Earth. And, last but not least – Sustainability is an official goal and engagement 55

of the international community – signed up on COP 21, going with strong policies on our main business places.

In Europe, for instance, the EU non-financial reporting obli­ gation is effective since the begin of 2017.

During the last IFES summit in Istanbul, the sustainability committee gathered 10 members, from Turkey, France, Germany, South-Africa, Portugal and Greece.

Strengths by this internal dynamic, three main goals and a first action plans have been defined:

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Learning by doing: The advantages of using ECOLOGES by IFES Combined with local tools, such as developed by FAMAB, UNIMEV, etc. the IFES event organizers will dispose of a precise, comparable and scalable tool, fitting with any local configuration.

The tool allows to inform the relevant CO2 indicators of the event industry – either for actors producing and building-up events – or/and for actors operating events – considering the event as a service offer with infrastructure-oriented indicators.

It can be used during the global management process of any event project – from its planning to its end of life cycle. It enables the teams to improve the impact of the event and to measure and

IFES takes the lead The IFES congress, our yearly main event, will become, for at least the next three years, a living showcase of implementing sustainability and CO2 reporting in the event industry.

Our goal: Involve and train our members to Impact measuring and CO2 tracking. That for, IFES signed a partnership with ECO­LOGES, an independent, simple, precise and fast evaluation software of CO2 emissions of any event. The ­calculator offers a comprehensive database, integrated into a software, that gets accurate conversion factors.

report the avoided emission on a relevant basis and in a dynamic way. It helps to take the best adapted decision during the global process.

The kick-off: IFES SUMMER CAMPUS 2017 in Montpellier From the conception of the event, sustainability has been integrated into the reflection with the aim of limiting the environmental impact of the event and involving local actors.

A precise action plan is yet defined and the impact of the event will be measured by several indicators: the environmental footprint, economic spin-offs, territorial and national tax consequences, social, scientific, tourism, media and territorial impacts… All those

indicators that make the congress even more valuable. The Sustainable Committee asked a partner to bring its expertise in this project.

The results extracted by using the available calculators will allow IFES to take part in a virtuous approach, aimed at continuous improvement for future editions.

IFES will commit itself to three major sustainable development issues: Limit the impact of the congress on the environment Fostering territorial anchoring Sensitize participants and suppliers to good practices to pass on a legacy for the entire sector

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World Summit 2017 From 21 to 24 June, 2017 the IFES World Summit will take place in La Grand-Motte, Mont­p ellier in France. ­It­welcomes the industry with an event you would not expect.

Dinner in white at the beach.

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he IFES World Summit is the biggest and most important event that IFES offers to the ex­ hibition and event industry. Simply put, it is also the largest inter­ national gathering of service providers for exhibitions and event services. To host the expected 250 participants, a mini university called the “Global Campus” will be created.

On the agenda are prestigious speakers, networking and brainstorming workshops, as well as tours and evenings out in Montpellier and La Grande-Motte. It will serve as an ideal context for learning and interacting with peers, as well as building an international professional network.

A concrete, applicable program The mini-university has been created with two objectives: to provide the delegates with the keys to growth over the next 12 months, and to help you define your five-­ year strategy.

All workshops and presentations are thus directly linked to the industries business areas and have been created based on expectations expressed by IFES members.

At the first day delegates are invited to participate in a large collaborative workshop that will act as ice-breaker to allow to get to know each other better, and later will allow to examine expec­ tations with regards to the international federation IFES. It will open a discussion how the industry wishes to cooperate more effectively together.

Furthermore, the program activities­ will focus on five main themes: Design and new trends in ­exhi­bitions and events Trade shows through exhibitor’s eyes: exhibition halls, why attend trade shows, drawing inspiration from retail to create an immersive environment, and how to measure success at a trade show.

Sustainable development with Romain Ferrari as a speaker and ISO 20121 New product and services Innovations Development of the EXPO and event industry in Pecha­ Kucha style. Key player from different countries are asked to present their facts in figures in a edutaining style.

Among the various locations on the campus, an “around the olive tree” space will be dedicated to national partnerships while the “terrace” will house exhibitors. More free time will be given to members to allow them to interact beyond the roundtables.

A festive and magnificent ­region to discover And by the way, there is another good reason to travel to the south of France: Montpellier is one of the most dynamic cities in France.

Ranked among the “45 Places to Go” by the New York Times in 2012 and considered to be “the most seductive city in the French south” by The Telegraph, it was also named a primary business destination by the BBC. Although more modern (created in the

Chateau de la Mogère

1960s), La Grande-Motte also has much to offer.

It is within this idyllic setting that the Summit will have an enchanting evening program. The welcome reception will take place on Wednesday evening at the Belambra pool­ side with dinner provided by the region’s best caterer. Another evening will be spent at a beach side restaurant, and the gala dinner will take place at a characteristic Montpellier chateau.

Tours of Montpellier and La Grande-Motte have been organized for accompanying guests.

And for those who want to stay a little longer: A tour of Montpellier and its surroundings will also be organized on Saturday (optional).

A conference celebrating ­s ustainable development The 2017 conference will focus three major challenges of sustainable development. Organizers therefore undertake to: Limit the conference’s environmental impact (use of a single venue, ride/travel sharing, prevention of wastage and waste recovery efforts).

Foster regional anchoring (giving preference to local service providers, responsible purchasing). Raise awareness of participants and suppliers on best practices and pass on a legacy for the entire industry (signage, integration of content related to best practices in event services during the conference). The conference is organized by IFES,

which has entrusted the planning of the conference to Duo and vol­ unteer members of French Touch and CREALIANS (a member of UNIMEV).

As of the time of this magazine’s printing, sponsorship and exhibition booth opportunities are still available. Please contact us as soon as possible for more information at events@ifesnet.org. TEXT IFES

MeetMe@ IFESGlobalCampus# IFES members and industry partner return to the University with 2 objectives: learn and network!

As alumni, delegates will be hosted on the same Campus at the Belambra Resort in ­La Grande-Motte next to Montpellier (South of France). What you can expect is that we share as much during the meetings as outside the meetings so let’s live together for 3 days!

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Find your Partner in the Global Collaboration Network

Czech Republic | AVF Fisova 28 602 00 Brno www.avfcr.cz/en/home.php

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UFI The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry 17 Rue Louise Michel 92300 Levallois-Perret, France www.ufi.org

64 Spain | Portugal 66 France 68 United Kingdom

70 Belgium France | CREALIANS 11 Rue Friant 75014 Paris www.crealians.fr

PARTNER ASSOCIATION IAEE, Exhibition and Events Mean Business 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 308, Dallas, TX, 75251 USA www.iaee.com

Austria | I.M. Austria Schlickgasse 4/1/4-5 1090 Vienna www.imaustria.at

69 Scandinavia

United Kingdom | ESSA Event Supplier and Services Association 119 High Street Berkhamsted HP4 2DJ Herts www.essa.uk.com

FES is the international federa- outlook published in November tion of national associations 2016. Our association’s strength and individual companies active in lies in our ability to provide a the design, conception, production platform for knowledge and ex­ and services used at exhibitions, perience exchange among industry tradeshows and events. IFES pro- peers and to support your business vides a platform of global collaboinitiatives. While IFES supports you ration achieved through network- to expand your networking value, ing and sharing knowledge. you need to actively participate The following pages provide and contribute to the association. you with an easy way to find IFES It is a “Give and Take” philosophy Members by country, region and and we encourage you to use the city. We are also providing infornetwork by collaborating on pro­ mation on major exhibition centers jects abroad since this will help so you can easily see which IFES you to gain recognition from the Member is situated next to an whole IFES community. Nowadays, important trade show place. This IFES represents more than 250 List starts on degree of longitude members. to satisfy customers’ “0” and moves to the East. needs in the exhibition and event In addition you will find infor­ industry is one of the core objecmation related to the current eco- tive. To achieve this, IFES passed its nomic situation in a certain region. code of which IFES members have This information is provided by the to sign up before being accepted OECD in their yearly economic as a member.

COUNTRY INDEX

Switzerland | Expo-Event.Live Communication Verband Schweiz Kapellenstraße 14 3001 Bern www.expo-event.ch

Germany | FAMAB Kommunikationsverband e.V. Berliner Straße 26 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück www.famab.de

Korea | KEDA Korean Exhibition Design ­I nstallation Association Dong Woo Kim 3F, Seongji Building 23 Samsung-RO 104-GIL, Gangnam-GU 135-878 Seoul South Korea www.keda.in

71 Netherlands 72 Germany 78 Austria | Switzerland | Italy 80 Eastern Europe 82 Turkey | Greece 84 Russia 86 Northern Africa | Middle East

Turkey | SSTD Exhibition and Stand Designers’ Association Evren Sanayi Mah. Hoşdere Yolu No:37 34510 Esenyurt, Istanbul www.sstd.org.tr

88 South Africa 89 India 90 China 92 Singapore | Australia 93 Japan | Korea 94 Argentina | Brazil | Mexico 96 Canada | USA

USA | EDPA Exhibit Designers + Producers Association 19 Compo Road South Westport, CT 06880, USA www.edpa.com

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The Spanish economy has grown strongly in 2016, led by domestic demand spurred by easy monetary policy in the euro area and a fiscal stimulus. The expansionary phase is expected to continue in 2017 and 2018. PORTUGAL GDP growth is projected to remain subdued, at about 1 ¼ percent in 2017 and 2018.

High corporate leverage and a fragile banking sector will hold back private investment and still high unemployment will restrain consumption growth. As economic slack will persist, inflation will remain low.

SPAIN

F R A N C E

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Bilbao ȴ

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Zaragoza

U G

A T L A N T I C O C E A N

R T

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Barcelona

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Madrid

P O

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Valencia

S P A I N

Ȱ

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MEMBERS SPAIN Servis Group S.L. 4 www.servisgroup.es 2003 Dylunio, S. L. 1 C/ de l‘Or n 38 Entresuelo 08012 Barcelona www.dylunio.es Mr. Alejandro Blitstein alejandro.blitstein@dylunio.es

MEMBERS PORTUGAL CBS – Creative Building Solutions SA 5 www.cbs.pt

What we do OBJECT MAKERS, LDA Dylunio is a full-service exhibit and www.objectmakers.pt event company, set up in 2003, focused on ensuring quality perfor­­­ mance for each project. As part of Dodecaedro Group, we can assist those who need to be served locally in Latin America and Europe.

Expomedia 2 www.expo-media.com Grupo Intermedio 3 Pol. Ind. Belako. Makoaga bidea 8B, nave 1 48100 Mungia www.intermedio.es Ms. Begoña Masip bmasip@intermedio.es 64 |

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MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Spain & Portugal

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

6

108.000 m

2

6.500 m

bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com

35.000 m2

1

Bilbao Exhibition Centre BEC1

2

Feria de Zaragoza

88.480 m2

3

Fira Barcelona Montjuic

115.211 m2

firabarcelona.com

4

Fira Barcelona Gran Via

8

240.000 m

2

firabarcelona.com

5

Feria de Madrid (IFEMA) Juan Carlos I

12

200.000 m

2

ifema.es

6

Feria Valencia Spaniens

17

231.000 m2

2

feriazaragoza.es

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GDP growth is projected to edge up to 1.6 % by 2018, as tax cuts and faster job growth support stronger private consumption.

Business investment should also pick up owing to tax reductions and low interest rates. In turn, the unemployment rate should continue to gradually fall.

FRANCE

E N G L I S H C H A N N E L

G E R M A N Y

B E

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L G

I U

M

L U X E M B O U R G

ȴ Ȧȉ Ȧȶ

ȶ Ȧ

Paris

Ȧ

ȶ

ȏ

Ȱ

Ȯ

ȁ

ȟ

ȦȦ

ȴ

Ȧȏ Ȧȍ

S W I T Z E R L A N D

MEMBERS FRANCE ACTIVISE SAS 1 www.activise.com Agence R2 Stand www.r2-stand.fr

2

CAT 3 www.concept-at.com DELTA REFLEX 4 www.delta-reflex.com Duo Display 5 344, rue Jardin Colar 34130 Lansargues www.duodisplay.com Mr. Nicolas Crestin nc@duodisplay.com Espace Commun 6 www.espace-commun.com FG Design 7 www.groupe-fgdesign.com JMT LocaMeubles www.jmt.fr

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F R A N C E

A T L A N T I C O C E A N

PROCÉDÉS CHÉNEL INTERNATIONAL 11 www.chenel.com

ȏ

Lyon

I T A LY

ȍ

Bordeaux

SODEM SYSTEM 12 7, route de Berchères sur Vesgre 28260 Le Mesnil Simon www.sodemsystem.com Mr. Henri de Kermel hdekermel@sodemsystem.com

ȍ

Ȱ

Montpellier M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A S P A I N

Sommer Needlepunch sas 13 www.sommernp.com TECHNISTYLE 14 www.technistyle.com Zekitchen 15 www.zekitchen.com

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² France

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

1

Paris Le Bourget

5

80.000 m

2

Paris expo Porte de Versailles

8

219.800 m2

viparis.com

3

Paris-Nord Villepinte

10

350.000 m2

viparis.com

4

Tokyo Big Sight

114.300 m

2

eurexpo.com

5

Parc des Expositions

81.897 m

2

bordeaux-expo.com

6

Parc des Expositions

4

2

viparis.com

48.895 m2

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The Brexit referendum vote has reduced growth ­p rospects and ­increased volatility, as reflected by the large ­c urrency depreciation. Monetary policy has mitigated the ­immediate impact of the shock by stabilizing financial markets and shoring up consumer confidence. This projection assumes the United Kingdom will operate with a most favored nation ­s tatus after 2019, but there is considerable uncertainty about this, which will increasingly weigh­­on growth, and in particular ­p rivate investment, including foreign direct investment.

S W E D E N

F I N L A N D

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R

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W

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Stockholm ȴ

D E N M A R K

Herning

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ȶ

ȍ

Bray Leino 1 www.brayleino.co.uk

B A LT I C S E A

G E R M A N Y

C6(n) Technology Ltd. 2 Unit 2 Radar Way BH23 4FL Christchurch, Dorset www.c6n.co.uk Mr. Michael Hall Michael@C6n.co.uk

ȏ Ȧ

ȁ

ȴ Ȱ

ȶ

ȴ

London

Ȧ

ȍ

ȶ

Ȯ

Birminham

United Kingdom

Hall-capacity

Website

1

National Exhibition Centre

202.000m2

thenec.co.uk

2

Earls Court and Olympia

43.000 m

feriazaragoza.es

3

Excel

100.000 m2

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xcellondon.uk

Copenhagen

CORE Modular Ltd. 3 Castledown Business Centre Ludgershall, Wiltshire SP11 9FA www.coremodular.com Steve Clements sales@coremodular.com David Sargent and Associates T/A DSADesign 4 www.dsadesign.co.uk Expopromoter 5 www.expopromoter.org

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M²

Helsinki R U S S I A

Ȧ

I R E L A N D

ȶ

Goteborg

MEMBERS UNITED KINGDOM

U K

Economic growth has been ­stable and will stay in the same manner.

Household con­ sumption growth will remain robust, the ­region is not facing political disruptions while uncertainty about global demand might slow business investment.

SCANDINAVIA

UNITED KINGDOM

Freeman Corporate UK www.freemanuk.com Mems Interantional www.mems.co.uk

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Scandinavia

57.800m 2

2

Stockholmsmässan

66.500 m2

stockholmsmassan.se

3

Svenska Mässan

41.000 m2

svenskamassan.se

4

Messecenter Herning

91.000 m

mch.dk

5

B ella Center

45.000 m2

6

RB Design & Display Ltd. www.rbdisplays.co.uk

8

Website

elsinki Exhibition H and Convention Centre Messukeskus

1

7

Hall-capacity

messukeskushelsinki.fi MEMBERS DENMARK

2

bellacentercopenhagen.dk

NICOLAYSEN MESSEDESIGN A/S 1 www.nicolaysen-messedesign.dk MEMBERS FINLAND Wulff Entre Ltd. www.wulff.fi

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Economic growth is projected to rise only slightly over the next two years. Sluggish real wage growth will hold back private con­ sumption, although lower taxation of labor will support employment. Investment is moderate, despite high profit margins and favorable financial conditions.

BELGIUM

N E T H E R L A N D S

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ȏ

Amsterdam ȁ Ȧȶ

E N G L I S H C H A N N E L

Ȧȍ ȦȦ Ȧȉ Ȧ

ȏ

Flanders Ȧ

ȶ

ȴ

Ȧȏ ȍ

Utrecht Ȧȴ

G E R M A N Y

ȟ

ȍ ȶ

Brussles

Ȱ ȴ

Charleroi

B E L G I U M L U X E M B O U R G

F R A N C E

GDP growth is projected to remain broad-based and steady at around 2 %. Very accommodative euro area monetary policy is supporting demand.

The fiscal policy stance is projected to be broadly neutral.

NETHERLANDS

MEMBERS NETHERLANDS Expoteam 7 www.expoteam.nl GES Europe Exhibitions www.ges.com

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Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions 9 www.gielissen.com JMT International 10 Oliemolen 2 4671 HB Dinteloord www.jmt.nl Mr. Jean-Pierre Brouwers jean-pierrebrouwers@jmt.nl Sales & Pepper BV 11 Heinsiuslaan 5 3051 HD Rotterdam www.salesandpepper.com Mr. Han Leenhouts han@salesandpepper.com

What we do After 10 years as a standbuilder for the European branch of Laarhoven design, Han Leenhouts started his training agency Sales & Pepper, a single focused agency which helps companies around the world to improve the outcome of trade shows.

Sycon International 12 Bedrijvenweg 4 2351 BC Leiderdorp www.sycon.nl info@sycon.nl Tausch brand sensations 13 www.tauschexpo.nl The Inside BV 14 www.the-inside.nl WITDESIGN 15 www.witdesign.nl

MEMBERS BELGIUM A & P Flooring Systems (Art & Press Dimensions bvba) www.artandpress.be Aluvision nv 2 www.aluvision.com MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Belgium

Halls

Hall-capacity

Website

1

Flanders Expo

8

54.000m2

flandersexpo.be

2

Brussels Expo

12

114.400 m2

brussels-expo.be

3

Charleroi Expo

7

40.000 m

charleroiexpo.be

2

Netherlands 4

Amsterdam RAI

11

63.060 m2

rai.nl

5

oyal Dutch R Jaarbeurs

11

100.000 m2

jaarbeurs.nl

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Partner solutions tailored to your needs

Bematrix BVBA 3 www.bematrix.com Expo Project 4 www.expoprojects.com ExpoGlobal Group BVBA www.expoglob.com

since 1927

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5

Publiganda nv 6 Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 717 9000 Gent www.publiganda.be Mr. Koen Bogaert koen.bogaert@publiganda.be

As your Toronto exhibit partner, stevensE3 is here to act as your representative, ensuring that your customer has a positive experience while in Canada.

We’re different...

german pavilion

we listen, we learn, we design, we build & we manage.

www.stevensE3.com IFES Memberslist, Europe

1.800.465.5208

ukrainian pavilion

N O R T H S E A

B A LT I C S E A

Economic growth is projected to remain solid, as a robust labor market, low interest rates and a mildly expansionary fiscal stance underpin consumption and residential investment. Demand from emerging market economies and euro area countries is expected to strengthen only slowly, holding back business investment.

The unemployment rate will remain at historic lows. The current account surplus will fall somewhat but will remain high.

GERMANY

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Hamburg

G E R M A N Y

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N O R T H E R N

N E T H E R L A N D S

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D

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Berlin Hannover

Bad Salzuflen

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Northern Germany

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Essen

Website

1

Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH

11

87.000 m2

10.000 m2

hamburg-messe.de

2

Berlin Expocenter City

26

170.000 m

2

129.000 m

2

messe-berlin.de

3

Deutsche Messe AG

24

463.000 m

2

58.000 m

2

4

Messecentrum Bad Salzuflen

5

Westfalenhallen Dortmund

6

ȍ

Ȱ Ȯ

Köln

ȟ

Dortmund

Leipzig

Düsseldorf

ȁ

messe.de

78.000 m2

messezentrum.de

9

60.000 m2

westfalenhallen.de

Messe Essen

18

110.000 m2

20.000 m2

messe-essen.de

7

Messe Düsseldorf

17

262.000 m

2

43.000 m

messe-duesseldorf.de

8

Koelnmesse

11

284.000 m2

100.000 m2

koelnmesse.de

9

Leipzig Messeglände

5

111.300 m2

70.000 m2

leipziger-messe.de

B E L G I U M

2

Ȧȉ

Frankfurt

C Z E C H

S O U T H E R N

G E R M A N Y ȦȦ

L U X E M B O U R G H

Southern Germany 2

96.000 m

2

10

Messe Frankfurt

12

367.000 m

messefrankfurt.com

11

Nürnberg Messecentrum

15

170.000 m2

50.000 m2

nuernbergmesse.de

12

Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH

4

52.000 m2

62.000 m2

messe-karlsruhe.de

13

Stuttgart Trade Fair

9

105.200 m2

70.000 m2

messe-stuttgart.de

14

Messe Augsburg

12

48.000 m

2

10.000 m

2

messeaugsburg.de

15

Messe München

16

180.000 m

2

425.000 m

2

messe-muenchen.de

16

Messe Friedrichshafen

12

86.200 m2

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R E P U B L I C

Nürnberg

Karlsruhe Ȧȴ

Stuttgart Ȧȏ

F R A N C E

Augsburg Ȧȍ

ȦȰ

messefriedrichshafen.de

München

Friedrichshafen A U S T R I A

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NORTHERN GERMANY AV Atelier Verfürth Messe GmbH www.av-messe.de

B A LT I C S E A

N O R T H S E A

Beckmann Fair Partner GmbH www.beckmann-gmbh.com CHRITTO International AG www.messebau.com

1

2

3

conform GmbH 4 www.conform.cc ȦȰ ȁ

ȶȉ

Ȧȍ

Berlin ȦȦ Ȧ

Ȧȟ ȏ

Ȱ Ȧȁ Ȧȉ

Czarnowski GmbH Schanzenstraße 39 D3 5 51063 Köln www.czarnowski.com Mr. Torsten Heinze theinze@czarnowski.com D4 Projekt GmbH 6 www.d4projekt.de

ȶȍ

Ȯ ȶȶ Ȧȶ ȶȴ ȍ

ȶȏ Ȧȴ Ȧȏ ȦȮ

ȶȦ ȶȰ

ȟ ȴ

ȶ

dcp Werkstatt für Werbung GmbH & Co. KG 7 Anemonenweg 2 33335 Gütersloh www.dcp-online.de Mr. Christian Köller c.koeller@dcp-online.de Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH 8 August-Wilhelm-Kühnholz-Straße 4 26135 Oldenburg www.engelmann-messebau.de Mr. Matthias Thoben matthias.thoben@engelmannmessebau.de FAIRNET GmbH www.fairnet.de

9

Hoffmann Dienstleistungen für die werbende Wirtschaft GmbH 10 www.messebau-hannover.de Holtmann GmbH + Co. KG 11 Adam-Stegerwald-Straße 13 / 15 30851 Langenhagen www.holtmann.de Mr. Claus Holtmann claus@holtmann.de 74 |

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i.xpo GmbH & Co. KG 12 www.i-xpo.de Kühne+Nagel KN Expo & Event Logistics 13 Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf www.kuehne-nagel.com Mr. Kay Lohe kay.lohe@kuehne-nagel.com MARKUS GmbH Bodenbeläge für Messe und Objekt 14 www.markus.de MDS Messebau und Service Gesellschaft für Planung Gestaltung Ausführung mbH 15 Brauerstraße 11 21244 Buchholz www.mdsmessebau.de Ms. Vanessa Niemann vn@mdsmessebau.de

Meissner Expo GmbH 16 Industriestraße 11 25469 Halstenbek (near Hamburg) www.meissner-expo.de Mr. Bruno Meissner bruno.meissner@meissner-expo.de What we do Conception and Design: MEISSNER CONCEPT develops conception and design according your wishes and needs. We accompany you to the final project plan for implementation and prepare the RFP. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 17 Stockumer Kirchstraße 61 40474 Düsseldorf www.messe-duesseldorf.de Ms. Elke Moebius MoebiusE@messe-duesseldorf.de

modulbox mo systeme 18 Neumagener Straße 42 13088 Berlin www.mo-systeme.com Mr. Marc Schwabedissen info@mo-systeme.com PROLYTE PRODUCTS Group 19 www.prolyte.eu Robert Schüler KG Versicherung 20 www.robertschueler.de SYMA-SYSTEM GmbH 21 www.syma.de

UNICBLUE GmbH & Co. KG 22 Zechenstraße 34 45884 Gelsenkirchen www.unicblue.com Mr. Christian Poell Christian.Poell@unicblue.com What we do KEEP CALM AND WORK WITH ­GERMANS Global Partner for brandcommunication for exhibitions, events, pop-up stores, roadshows and showrooms.Cross-media concepts for content, design and production.

Uniplan GmbH & Co. KG Deutschland 23 www.uniplan.com VOK DAMS.Events GmbH 24 www.vokdams.de von Hagen GmbH 25 www.vonhagen.net XDS Abbott Fox Ltd. Suite 26 Bürohaus am Messekreisel Deutz-Mülheimer-Straße 30 50679 Cologne www.expoxds.com cologne@xds.ro

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SOUTHERN GERMANY AKTIV Kommunikations-Marketing GmbH 1 www.aktivonline.de B A LT I C S E A

N O R T H S E A

Atelier Damböck Messebau GmbH 2 Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 1 85464 Neufinsing bei München www.damboeck.de Ms. Nadine Hieke n.hieke@damboeck.de Berlin

ȦȦ ȁ ȟ ȦȰ

ȏ

Atelier Türke Messedesign GmbH 3 www.atelier-tuerke.de

ȦȮ

Ȧȶ Ȧ

Ȧȍ ȍ Ȧȏ

ȴ

What we do atelier damböck is an internationally working premium and full service exhibit house with experience in three-dimensional brand presen­ tation. The Munich-based studio offers tailor-made concepts, creative design and the realization of exhibit stands.

Bestmann Messebau International GmbH 4 www.bestmann-messebau.de

Ȯ Ȱ

Bluepool GmbH 5 www.bluepool.de

Ȧȁ Ȧȴ

ȶ Ȧȉ

CT Creative Technology GmbH & Co. KG 6 www.ctgermany.com DIMAH Messe + Event GmbH Nielsenstraße 12 Gewerbegebiet Zinsholz 73760 Ostfildern www.dimah.de Mr. Mossadegh Hamid m.hamid@dimah.de

7

Expo Display Service GmbH www.expodisplayservice.de

8

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Heilmaier GmbH Messedesign 10 www.messedesign.de Isinger+Merz GmbH 11 www.isinger-merz.de mac messe- und ausstellungs­ center Service GmbH 12 www.mac.de

Schenker Deutschland AG 16 Langer Kornweg 34 E 65451 Kelsterbach www.dbschenker.com Mr. Timo Maibach timo.maibach@dbschenker.com WUM Design 17 www.wum.de

Messe-Marketing | Karla Juegel 13 Zeeh Design GmbH 18 karla.juegel@t-online.de www.zeeh-design.de Müller Messebau GmbH 14 www.mueller-messebau.de ORGATECH AG 15 www.orgatech-ag.com

After four years of disappointing growth, economic activity picked up in 2016. This will continue in 2017 and 2018.

SWITZERLAND Economic growth is rising but will remain moderate as the global outlook remains subdued. ITALY The economy will grow by 0.9 % in 2017 and 1 % in 2018.

AUSTRIA

MEMBERS SWITZERLAND G E R M A N Y

F R A N C E

Ȧ ȶ

SW I T Z E R L A N D Ȱ ȁ ȟ

Genf

Basel ȟ

Bern

ȍ

ȏ

ȁ Ȱ Ȯ Ȯ

Ȧȉ

ȦȦ Ȧȶ

Ȧȶ

Mailand Ȧȉ

Parma

Wels ȴ ȏ Salzburg Innsbruck

Ȧȴ

Ȧȏ

Outside

I T A L Y

mbg.at

ȦȰ

Messe Wien

4

58.000 m2

2

Messe Wels

21

60.000 m2

98.000 m2

messe-wels.at

3

Messezentrum Salzburg

40.000 m2

22.000 m2

messezentrum-salzburg.at

4

Congress& Messezentrum Innsbruck

5

40.000 m

10.000 m

cmi.at

5

Messes Congress Graz

6

40.000 m2

2

2

O

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N

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Vienna

Graz

Nüssli (Schweiz) AG www.nussli.com

I A

7

Olma Messen St. Gallen

8

BERNEXPO Groupe

9

Palexpo

5

Rome

A D R I A T I C S E A

e.grossmann@z3-livecommunication.com ȦȮ

Bari

mcg.at/messegraz.at

8

141.000 m 2

messe-essen.de

40.000 m

2

41.000 m

2

108.000 m2

21.000 m2

12.000 m

2

olma-messen.ch

100.000 m

2

bernexpo.ch

What we do Z3 Live Communication AG is an International Exhibition services provider headquartered in Olten, Switzerland. With a unique network of international exhibition and technology partners, Z3 Live Communication offers a One-StopShop for international exhibitors worldwide.

palexpo.ch

Italy

MEMBERS ITALY 43.000 m 2

fieramilano.it

10

fieramilanocity

11

fieramilano

12

VeronaFiere

152.000 m2

veronafiere.it

13

Fiere di Parma

100.000 m2

fiereparma.it

14

Bologna Fiere

18

200.000 m2

bolognafiere.it

15

Rimini Expo Centre

16

109.000 m

2

riminifiera.it

16

Fiera Roma

118.900 m2

fieraroma.it

17

Fiera del Levante

120.000 m2

fieradellevante.it

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8

Z3 Live Communication AG 9 Solothurnerstrasse 323 4600 Olten, Switzerland www.z3-livecommunication.com Mr. Eric Grossmann

Switzerland Messe Basel

7

C R O A T I A

M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A

6

Habegger AG 6 www.habegger.ch Innerworkings EMEA www.inwk.com

Rimini

Website

1

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ȶ

Bologna Ȧȍ

Hall-capacity

S L

Verona

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Halls

Ȧ

St. Gallen

ȦȦ

Austria

Adunic 5 www.adunic.com

A U S T R I A

IFES Memberslist, Europe

8

345.000 m2

60.000 m2

fieramilano.it

MEMBERS AUSTRIA Bruckschwaiger GmbH www.bruckschwaiger.at

System Standbau Gesellschaft m.b.H. 4 www.systemstandbau.at

1

EECS-Exhibition-EventCongress-Service GmbH www.eecs.at

STANDART 11 www.standart.it

2

SCHIFF fair success GmbH www.schiff.at

Backstage Srl 10 via Bissone 11 27010 S. Cristina e Bissone Pavia www.backstagecatering.com Mr. Alessandro Barbisotti a.barbisotti@backstagecatering.com

3

Stipa S.R.L. 12 www.stipa.it 79

G E R M A N Y R U S S I A C Z E C H

Poznan Ȧ ȍ

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U S

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ȶ

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Brno

I T R

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L

M O L D A V I A

B E L A R U S

A

N

Ȱ

D

Astana

ȁ ȴ

U K R A I N E K A Z A K H S T A N

Budapest Ȯ R O M A N I A

C

R

O

A

Sofia T

IA

ȏ ȍ

U

Plodiv

MZ

Z B

E K

I S

H U N G A R Y T U R K E Y

T A

N

G E O R G I A

G R E E C E

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Poland 1

Messe Poznan

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

6

108.000 m

2

35.000 m

2

mtp.pl

16

121.000 m 2

80.000 m2

bvv.cz

Website

Czech Republic 2

Veletrhy Brno

Hungary 3

Budapest Fair Center

380.000 m 2

hungexpo.hu

Bulgaria 4

InterExpo Center

6

42.000 m 2

5

InternationalMesse Plovdiv

17

64.500 m

2

iec.bg/en 95.000 m

2

fair.bg

Kazakhstan 6

80 |

Expo Astana

IFES Memberslist, Europe, Asia

125.000 m 2

In general stable economic growth is projected for 2017 and 2018.

Solid labour demand will push unemployment towards its lowest rate in the last two decades, accel­erating wage and supporting consumption.

EASTERN EUROPE

R E P U B L I C

expo2017astana.com

MEMBERS POLAND

MEMBERS ROMANIA

Deko-BAU 2 www.dekobau.pl

XDS 7 24A Cocorilor Street 310426 Arad www.xds.ro Mr. Voicu Sferdianu voicu.sferdianu@xds.ro

ELSTAR S.J. 3 www.elstar.poznan.pl Intermark Group Sp. zo.o Sp. kom. 4 Lipowa 12, Kokoszczyn 080 Tarnowo Podgórne www.intermark.com.pl Ms. Maciej Witkowiak maciej@intermark.com.pl

MEMBERS CZECH REPUBLIC

Melinski Minuth 5 Ul. Obornicka 253 A 693 Poznań www.melinski-minuth.com.pl Ms. Anna Widźgowska a.widzgowska@melinskiminuth.com.pl

Sun Drive s.r.o. 1 www.sundrive.cz

Smart Design Expo Sp.z.o.o. 6 www.smartdesign-expo.com

MEMBERS UKRAINE Alpaca Expo Group, LLC 8 www.alpaca.ua

GDP growth is estimated to have slowed to under 3 % in 2016, but is projected to pick up gradually to around 3 ¾ per cent by 2018. The Turkish economy continues to face geopolitical headwinds and unsettled political conditions, after having weathered a coup attempt in July and engaged in military operations in Syria.

GREECE Growth has rebounded in the second half of 2016 and is projected to gain strength in 2017 and 2018 as structural reforms start to bear fruit, the conclusion of a policy review with creditors raises business and consumer confidence and the economic and political environment stabilizes.

TURKEY

A L B A N I A G E O R G I A M A Z E D O N I A

B L A C K Ȧ

B U L G A R I A Ȧ ȶ Ȱ

Thessaloniki

Asel Uluslararasi Fuar Hizmetleri Ltd.Sti 1 Evrn mah. Gülbahar Cad. Gür Sokak no: 4 Günesli Istanbul www.aselexpo.com Mr. Yunus Été yete@aselexpo.com What we do We serve the exhibitors by specific production with manufacturing workshops in Istanbul and Frankfurt, warehouses in Algeria and Dubai, Office networks all around the US and provide pleasing solutions by our professional team. We create the brand profile your organization needs at the exihibitions. We create designs force your imagi­ nation, practical solutions, stylish areas collect interest for your company at exhibitions.

Detay Tasarim&Mimarlık ve Dekorasyon Hiz. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. 2 www.detaytasarim.com EDI Design 3 www.editasarim.com 82 |

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Ȧȁ

EKSPOTEKNİK ULUSLARARASI FUAR VE KONGRE 4 www.expotechnic.com

Tuhan Mimarlik 16 www.tuhanmimarlik.com

GENIX Group 6 www.genix.info

Vega Tanitim 17 www.vegatanitim.com 7

ISINGÖR DESIGN Ltd. 8 www.isingordesign.com OKYANUS FUAR STAND TASARIM 9 www.okyanusfuar.com.tr Point-expo 10 www.point-expo.com Sedef Grup (Mosem Tasarım ve Modüler Uygulamalar San.ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.) 11 www.sedefgrup.com.tr Sothis Mimarlik A.S. 12 www.sothismimarlik.com

ȍ

Ȱ

Ȯ

ȁ

ȟ

Ȧȉ ȦȦ Ȧȶ

S E A

Ȧȴ Ȧȏ Ȧȍ ȦȰ ȦȮ

Istanbul

Izmir

ȏ ȍ

Konya

T U R K E Y A R M E N I A

Antalya

Tekstilbox 14 www.tekstilbox.com

FUARDIZAYN Ltd. 5 Euren Sanayi Mah. Hosdere Yolu N° 37, Essenyurt 34510 Istanbul www.fuardizayn.com Mr. Kemalettin Solmaz ksolmaz@fuardizayn.com

Idilbanu Space Solutions www.idilbanu.com

ȏ

Ȧȟ ȶȉ ȶȦ

Athena

Stand Tasarim 13 www.standtasarim.com

ȴ

Ankara ȴ

MEMBERS TURKEY

ȶ

S Y R I A I R A N

TERMINAL Design and Space Solutions 15 www.terminaldesign.com.tr

G R E E C E I R A Q U E

M E D I T E R A N E A N

S E A

MEMBERS GREECE Orphee Beinoglou S.A. 18 www.beinoglou.gr Prokaki 19 www.prokaki.com Studio Image Expo 20 www.studio-image.com Vision Ltd. 21 160, Lavriou Avenue 19002 Peania www.vision.gr Mr. Peter Theodorides pt@vision.gr

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Turkey

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

1

NR Expo

8

81.000m

2

Tüyap Fair

14

120.000 m2

tuyap.com.tr/en

3

Fuar izmir – Fair Izmir

7

75.000 m2

fuarizmir.com.tr

4

Konya Chamber of Commerce

6

66.000 m

2

tuyap.com.tr

5

Antalya Expo Center (AEC)

6

40.000 m

2

anfas.com.tr/

2

cnrexpo.com

Greece 6

Thessaloniki International Fair

180.000 m2

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After two years of recession, the ­eco­nomy will return to growth in 2017, as higher real wages boost ­p rivate consumption and lower interest rate support investment. However, structural bottlenecks continue to hinder further diversification of the economy.

RUSSIA

F I N

L A

N D

B A L T I C S E A

Ȧ ȶ

ȟ

St. Petersburg

Ȧ

ȶ

ȴ

ȏ

ȴ

ȍ

Ȯ

ȁ

Ȧȉ

ȏ

ȦȦ Ȧȶ Ȧȴ Ȧȏ

R U S S I A

ȍ Ȱ

Moscow

E S T O N I A L A T V I A B E L A R U S

U K R

A I N

K A Z A K H S T A N

E

MEMBERS RUSSIA 4VIDA LLC 1 Zolotorozhskiy val 34, build. 6 111033 Moscow www.4vida.ru Ms. Natalia Gurok gurok@4vida.de

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Russia

Hall-capacity

Website

1

Lenexpo

40.000 m2

lenexpo.ru

2

ZAO Expoforum

40.000 m2

expoforum.ru

3

Expocentre

85.000 m

expocentr.ru

4

A ll-Russia Exhibition Centre VVC

132.700 m2

vdnh.ru

5

Crocus Expo

226.339 m2

crocus-expo.ru

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2

Com-Unit Group 2 2nd Filevskaya street 7, bldg. 6 office TARP ZAO 121096 Moscow www.com-unit.ru Ms. Marina Youshenko marina@com-unit.ru Dart-Expo 3 www.dart-expo.com EMG LLC (Expomaster Group) 14 Dorogobuzhskaya Str, bld.6 121354 Moscow www.expomaster.ru Ms. Maria Tkachenko maria@expomaster.ru

4

ExpoGlobal Group Moscow www.expoglob.com

5

Privet-Media LLC 11 www.en.privetexpo.ru

Expos-M LLC 6 www.expos-m.com

Rasco expo 12 www.rasco-expo.ru

GRATA adv. 7 www.grata-mail.ru

VARS Expo LLC 13 www.vars.ru

INTERFORM EXPO www.interform.ru

8

interform design 9 www.interform.spb.ru NEGUS EXPO International, LLC 10 Office 4301, Spartakovskaya sq., 14-4 105082 Moscow www.expoclub.ru Ms. Olga Artukhova director1@expoclub.ru

Zao ExpoCentre 14 www.expocentr.ru

Political Disruption in Arabic countries shows: economical and financial Analysis will fail not taking human beings into consideration when forecasting developments. Economic wealth due to Oil deposit did not only bring high net income but disparity and a high unemployment rate. The success of the political transformation depends on the distribution of wealth and the consideration of the people interests.

NORTHERN AFRICA | MIDDLE EAST

M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A Ȧ

T U N E S I A

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Algiers I S R A E L

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Tripolis

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I R A N

I R A Q ȶ

Cairo

A L G E R I A

L I B Y A

S A U D I A R A B I A

E G Y P T

ȏ ȍ Dubai

Ȯ ȁ

ȟ

Ȧȉ ȦȦ Ȧȶ Ȧȴ Ȧȏ Ȧȍ

MEMBERS ALGERIA Exposign 1 www.exposign.dz MEMBERS EGYPT United Group 2 www.ug-expo.com MEMBERS ISRAEL Kadmon-Brin Ltd. 3 10 Ha’meyasdim St, P.O Box 206 7316000 Moshav Mazor www.kadmon-brin.co.il Mr. Zeevik Brin Zeevik@kadmon-brin.co.il MEMBERS IRAN

30 in office who are mostly high educated and full organized. BARSA professional teams are experienced to provide full turnkey services for different exhibition projects from small stands to big country pavilions in modular to custom design.

Chistafair Co. 5 www.chistafair.com Milad Mobtaker Shargh Co. www.miladgroup.net

6

MEMBERS SAUDI ARABIA KUDOS EVENTS 7 www.kudos.events

Samaya Holding 8 Exit 10 King Abdullah Road Shahrak Gharb 66294 Riyadh Barsa Design Company 4 32, First Towhid St., Khovardin Blvd., www.samayaholding.com Shahrak Gharb14669 93494 Teheran Mr. Baseem Hanbala www.en.barsadesign.com baseem@technose.net Mr. Irandokht Ghazinejad What we do i.ghazinejad@barsadesign.com Samaya Holding, founded in 1999, is the leading and most influential What we do Exhibition architecture, Event BARSA Design is a Tehran base Management/Production, Design established company with more and Media Production Company in than 70 people, 40 in factory and 86 |

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Saudi Arabia. We have handled a number of high profile, large scale events and projects. Samaya enjoys the advan­t age of being the first movers in the expansive region.

U N I T E D A R A B E M I R A T E S

O M A L I

N I G E R

C H A D

S U D A N

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TheHive 9 www.thehive-sa.com MEMBERS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Artaaj Event 10 www.artaaj.com Divine Creations L.L.C 11 www.divine-dubai.com Dubai World Trade Centre 12 www.dwtc.com ExpoGlobal Group Dubai (MES) 13 www.expoglob.com Monaco FZE (Monaco Exhibitions Dubai) 14 www.monaco.ae United Group Dubai 15 www.ug-expo.com

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Algeria 1

Palais des Expositions (Pins Maritime)

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

6

45.000 m2

25.000 m2

safex.dz

Libya 2

Tripoli International Fair

40.000 m 2

tripolifair.com

Egypt 3

Cairo Exhibition Grounds Nasr City

32

57.000 m 2

50.000 m2

eeca.gov.eg

United Arab Emirates 4

ubai International Convention + D Exhibition Center

80.000 m2

dwtc.com

5

Expo Center Sharjak

80.000 m2

expocentresharjah.org 87

A N G O L A

MEMBERS SOUTH AFRICA

Z A M B I A

Z I M B A B W E

N A M I B I A

M

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B O T S U A N A Ȧ

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ȍ

ȶ

ȏ

Ȯ

369 Design 2 www.369designs.co.za 3D Design (3D Group) www.3ddesign.co.za

3

ȁ

ConCept G Exhibitions@Events (Pty) Ltd. www.conceptg.co.za

S O U T H A F R I C A ȶ

5

SCAN Display Solutions 7 Private Beg x7000, Parklands 2121 Johannesburg www.scandisplay.co.za Mr. Justin Hawes justin@scandisplay.co.za

South Africa

Hall-capacity

1

xpo Centre E Johannesburg

42.000 m2

2

Tshwane Events Centre

42.000 m

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2

Website expocentre.co.za tshwane-events.co.za

What we do Scan Display is a leader in the African exhibition, events and retail display industry, specialising in award-winning concepts. The company has five branches in Southern Africa’s major centers and a network of partners south of the Sahara. Scan Display is committed to sustainability.

Sugo Projects 8 www.sugoprojects.com

N A T IS K

Ȯ N E

New Delhi

P A

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ȏ

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Ȧ

ȶ

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ȴ

ȍ B A N G L A D E S H

MEMBERS INDIA ȏ

Display House 1 displayhouse.com INSTA Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. www.insta-group.com

I N D I A N O C E A N

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M²

Ȱ

Mumbai

HOTT 3 Dimensional Marketing cc 6 www.hott.co.za

Ȱ

B H U T A N

Ȧ

I N D I A

Compex Pty. 4 www.compex.co.za

Johannesburg

Ȧ

1 up Design 1 www.1up.co.za

C H I N A

A

MALAWI

T A N S A N I A

With projected annual growth of 7.5 % in 2017 – 2018, India will remain the fastest growing G20 eco­nomy.

Private consumption will be supported by the hike in public wages and pensions and by higher agri­ cultural production, on the back of a return to normal rain fall.

INDIA

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Economic growth is projected to rebound in 2017 and strengthen further in 2018, driven by household consumption and investment.

SOUTH AFRICA

Bangalore

JMD DESIGN DESK PVT Ltd. 3 702, Ruby Crescent Business Boulevard, Ashok Nagar, Kandivali E 400 101 Mumbai www.designdesk.in Mr. Rohit Saraogi rohit@designdesk.in Keck Genesis Exhibitions India Private Ltd. 4 www.keck-genesis.com Roots Global 5 www.rootsglobal.in Studio 360 6 www.studio360.in Swift Corporation 7 www.swiftexhibits.com

I N D I A N O C E A N

2

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² India

Hall-capacity

Website

1

Pragati Maidan

62.650 m2

indiatradefair.com

2

ombay B Convention & Exhi­ bition Centre (BCEC)

41.000 m2

nesco.in

3

Bandra Kurla

Complex

130.000 m2

bandrakurlacomplex.com

4

BIEC Bangalore

Inter­national Exhi­ bition Centre

40.000 m2

biec.in

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K A Z A K H S T A N M O N G O L I A

Economic growth is being supported by stimulus, but is set to edge down further to 6.1 % by 2018. At the same time, risks are rising. The economy is undergoing transitions on several fronts. Private investment will be reinvigorated by the removal of entry restrictions in some service industries, but held back by adjustment in several heavy industries.

CHINA

Shenyang ȶ

ȴ

ȍ

ȟ

ȏ

Ȧ ȶ

Beijing ȴ Tianjin

C H I N A

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A T IS

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Chengdu Chongqing

P

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N E

P A

L

ȦȦ

Kunming

I N D I A

ȍ Ȱ

MYANMAR

Yiwu

Wuhan

Ȧȶ

Guangzhou

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V I E T N A M O

S

P A C I F I C O C E A N

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² China

AMC (EXHIBITS) Ltd. 1 www.arconmarketing.com Beijing Designer World ­I nternational Conference & Exhibition Co. Ltd. 2 www.designerworld.com.cn Beijing Eagle International Exhibition 3 www.eagleinter.com Beijing Space Idea International Exhibition Co. Ltd. 4 www.spaceidea.net Betis-Design 5 www.betis-expo.com BroadMesse International (Shanghai) Creative Co. Ltd. 6 www.broadmesse.com

Dolphin International Culture Media Group Co., Limited 9 www.dolphin-media.net BVE Holdings Co. Ltd. 7 Room 1103, Building 43, 1969 Pu Xing Gong Lu, Minhang Qu, 201114 Shanghai Shi www.bvestand.com Mr. Huan Wang huan.wang@bvestand.com What we do BVE STAND works with agencies and exhibitors for incoming projects to Asia and outbound projects worldwide. We provide exhibition stands and events, workplace and showroom interiors, retail environments, display solutions, food & beverage, graphics, hospitality and travel management.

DEMAGE (Hongkong) Messe Ltd. 8 www.demage.com

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Shanghai Ȯ

Ȧȶ

Ȧ B A N G L A D E S H

MEMBERS CHINA

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ȟ

B H U T A N

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Ȧȉ ȦȦ Ȧȴ

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I N D I A N O C E A N Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

henyang International Exhibitions S Center (SYIEC)

105.200 m

ew China International Exhibition N Center (NCIEC)

106.800 m2

ciec-expo.com

3

ational Convention and Exhibition N Centre Tianjin

200.000 m2

mjcec.com

4

hanghai World Expo Exhibition & S Convention Center

240.000 m2

firabarcelona.com

5

hanghai New International S Expo ­Centre

200.000 m2

sniec.net

Milton Exhibits Group 13 www.milton-cn.com

6

ational Exhibition & Convention N Center (NECC)

Qujiang International Conference & Exhibition Center 14 www.quijang.com

7

Yiwu International Expo Center

120.000 m2

yiwutex.com

8

Wuhan International Expo Centre

150.000 m

2

whicec.com

9

ew International Convention & N Expo Center Chengdu

110.000 m

2

10

Chongqing International Expo Centre

204.000 m2

cqcec.com

Teeyoo Expo Asia Pacific Co. Ltd. 16 www.teeyoo.cn

11

unming Dianchi International K Convention & Exhibition Centre

310.000 m2

kmicec.com

YiMu Exhibition Services Co. Ltd. 17 www.yimuexhibits.com

12

hina Import & Export Fair Complex C Guangzhou

340.000 m2

ciefc.com

Encore Exhibition Design and Building (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. 10 www.encore-china.cn Horizon Exhibition Co. Ltd. 11 www.inhorizon.com LINGTONG Exhibition System Co. Ltd. 12 www.ling-tong.com

Shanghai Deal Technology Co. Ltd. 15 www.dealtech.com.cn

1

2

16

16

syiec.net

2

400.000 m2

100.000 m2

en.cecsh.com

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V I E T N A M Ȧ

Bangkok

ȟ

ȶ

Singapore is one of Asia’s great success stories, trans­ forming itself from a developing country to a modern industrial economy in one generation. AUSTRALIA Economic growth is ­projected to pick up to 3 % by 2018.

P H I L L I P P I N E S

SINGAPORE

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Ho-Chi-Minh M A L A Y S I A ȏ Singapore ȍ Ȧ ȶ ȴ ȏ

ȍ

Ȱ

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Bumi Serpong Damai

I N D I A N O C E A N A U S T R A L I A

MEMBERS SINGAPORE Ȱ

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ȁ

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Thailand

Hall-capacity

Website

Cityneon Events Pte Ltd. www.cityneon.com.sg

1

Concept Communications www.conceptcoms.com

2

3

1

Bangkok International Trade

& Exhibition Centre (BITEC)

53.000 m2

bitec.co.th

Cosa International Pte Ltd. www.cosa.com.sg

2

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani

140.000 m2

impact.co.th

Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. www.kingsmen-int.com

Koncept Living Exhibition Pte Ltd. 5 www.konceptliving.com

Vietnam 3

aigon Exhibition & S ­C onvention Center (SECC)

40.000 m2

secc.com.vn

Singapore

102.000 m2

MEMBERS PHILLIPPINES

Indonesia

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Indonesia Convention

Exhibition (ICE)

IFES Memberslist, Asia, Australia

130.000 m2

ice-indonesia.com

IDEA International Inc. 2 Senrichuo Twin Bldg. Bekkan 4F, 1-1-4 Shinsenri-nishi-machi, Toyonaka-shi 0083 Osaka www.idea-intl.com Mr. Christopher Dorn cdorn@idea-intl.com

Centrex Corporation 9 www.centrex.ph

C H I N A N O R T H K O R E A Ȧ

Goyang Seoul

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Ȯ

7

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ȴ

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Tokyo Osaka

P A C I F I C O C E A N

South Korea 1

NARA Design Co. Ltd. 5 www.inaradesign.co.kr

RISH IYAGI Co. Ltd. www.rishiyagi.com

ȏ

Ȱ

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M²

4

Podo International Corp. www.podoincom.com

J A P A N

S O U T H K O R E A

What we do Idea International de-mystifies the experience of exhibiting at trade shows and fairs in the APAC region.

Our knowledge of the local venues as well as labor and cultural norms provides peace of mind to exhibitors who find themselves half a world away from their comfort zones and familiar exhibition practices.

MEMBERS KOREA

Expocentric 8 www.expocentric.com.au

Singapore Expo

R U S S I A

Sakura International www.sakurain.co.jp

singaporeexpo.com.sg

5

1

Display Builders 6 www.displaybuilders.com.au mecc.matrade.gov.my

130.000 m

ENDLOS Co. Ltd. www.endlos.jp

NOMURA Co. Ltd. 3 www.nomurakougei.co.jp

Euro Displays Pty Ltd. 7 www.eurodisplays.com.au

Matrade Exhibition and

Convention Centers

MEMBERS JAPAN

MEMBERS AUSTRALIA

2

4

6

4

Economic growth is projected to reach almost 2.0 % in both countries.

JAPAN | KOREA

Korea International

Exhibition Center (KINTEX)

Hall-capacity

Website

54.000 m

kintex.com

2

Japan 6

2

Makuhari Messe

72.000 m2

m-messe.co.jp

3

Tokyo Big Sight

Intex Osaka´

80.660 m

bigsight.jp

4

2

70.000 m2

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Economic growth is projected to rebound strongly in 2017 and 2018 as the impact of recent reforms and changes in economic policy start to gain traction. Inflation remains high but it will gradually decrease. BRAZIL The economy is emerging from a severe and protracted recession. Political uncertainty has diminished, consumer and business confidence are rising and investment has strengthened.

However, unemployment is projected to continue rising until 2017 and decline only gradually thereafter. MEXICO Economic activity has been resilient to sharply lower oil prices, weak world trade growth and monetary policy tightening in the United States. Domestic ­demand remains the main driver of economic activity.

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ARGENTINA

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G U I A N A VENEZUELA

S U R I N A M E

Ȱ P A C I F I C O C E A N

F R E N C H

C O L O M B I A

B R A Z I L

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B O L I V I A

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A R

C H I L E

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São Paulo

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A R G E N T I N

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Buenos Aires

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MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Brazil 1 2 3

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

RIOCENTRO

E xpo Center Norte

78.000 m2

riocentro.com.br

76.000 m2

expocenternorte.com.br

Parque Anhembi

100.000 m

anhembi.com.br

2

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Centro Costa Salguero

La Rural Predio Ferial

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DODECAEDRO SA 1 Av. Belgrano 873 – 5 º C1092AAI Buenos Aires www.dodecaedrogroup.com Mr. Alejandro Blitstein dode@dodecaedro.com.ar What we do Dodecaedro Group is a full-service exhibit and event company, focused on fostering brand’s image through unique experiences. With offices in Argentinia, Brazil and Spain, we have developed projects around the world for more than 20 years.

MEMBERS BRAZIL Dodecaedro Brazil 2 www.dodecaedro.com.br

Argentina 4

MEMBERS MEXICO

Rio de Janeiro

6

40.000 m 2

10

45.000 m2

ccs.com.ar 10.000 m2

larural.com.ar

H. Camargo Arquitetura ­P romocional LTDA 3 www.hcamargo.com.br

Hotmacon – Projetos e Eventos Rua Osaka 1076 – Jardim Japao 041 Sao Paulo www.hotmacon.com.br Mr. Renato Vertini Alves renato@hotmacon.com.br

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DESIGNART & Services 7 Antonio Solis # 55 Colonia Obrera CP. 06800 Mexico, D.F. www.designart.com.mx Ms. Rosie Escoto Fernandez info@designart.com.mx GPO Displays 8 www.gpo-display.com.mx Grupo Omega (LatinoAmerica LAGO) 9 Av. Patria 306 CP. 06800 Mexico, D.F. www.lagonetwork.com Mr. Alejandro Escalante aea@omegaexp.com.mx

What we do HOTMACON is a full service exhibition company based in Brazil with great in-house capabilities. From sketch to delivery it provides turnkey solutions for end-customers and foreign exhibit houses in seek of MEMBERS PERU a reputable partner to work well with.

Consorcio de Apoyo Publicitano Surreal Promotional S.A.C. 10 Arquithecture 5 www.apoyopublicitario.com www.surreal.com.br Exposistemas Servicios S.A.C. 11 MEMBERS COLOMBIA www.exposistemas.com.pe INTER EXPO S.A. 6 www.interexpocom.com

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CANADA | USA

MAIN TRADE SHOW VENUES > 40.000 M² Canada

Halls

Hall-capacity

Outside

Website

1

International Centre Missisauga

46.500 m

2

Stampede Park

45.000 m2

internationalcentre.com

3

Palais des Congrès de Montréal

46.300 m2

congresmtl.com

4

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

5 6

2

C A N A D A

calgarystampede.com

42.700 m

2

mtccc.com

Toronto Congress Centre

50.100 m

2

torontocongresscentre.com

Enercare Centre

58.500 m2

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Calgary

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I‐X Center International Exposition Center

8

McCormick Place

242.000 m2

mccormickplace.com

9

Jacob K. Javits Center

80.000 m2

javitscenter.co

10

Kentucky Exposition Center

120.000 m2

kyfairexpo.org

11

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

86.000 m2

mandalaybay.com

12

Sands Expo & Convention Center

96.245 m

sandsexpo.com

13

Las Vegas Convention Center

184.465 m2

lvcva.com

14

Kai Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

90.402 m2

dallasconventioncenter.com

15

Anaheim Convention Center

75.000 m2

anaheim.net/1117/ Anaheim-ConventionCenter-Arena

16

Georgia World Congress Center

130.100 m2

gwcca.org/gwcc

17

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

102.230 m

2

mccno.com

18

NRG Park

120.402 m

2

nrgpark.com/nrg-stadium

19

Orange County Convention Center

191.000 m2

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97.548 m 2

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Atlanta

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New Orleans

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MEMBERS CANADA Accord Expositions Inc. www.accordex.com

Exhibitus Inc. 13 www.exhibitus.com

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Group Delphi 14 www.groupdelphi.com

stevensE3 2 2101 Oxford Street East N5V2Z7 London, Ontario www.stevensE3.com Mr. Cam Stevens cams@stevensE3.com

Larry Kulchawik Consulting 15 larrykulchawik@gmail.com

Willwork Exhibit & Event Services 22 www.willworkinc.com

MEMBERS USA 2020 Exhibits 3 www.2020exhibits.com

MG Design 16 8778 100th Street 53158 Pleasant Prairie, WI www.mgdesign.com Ms. Kelli Steckbauer ksteckbauer@mgdesign.com

3D Exhibits, Inc. 4 www.3dexhibits.com 4Productions 5 www.4productions.com Access TCA 6 www.accesstca.com CEP International 7 www.cepexhibits.com Coastal International Inc www.coastalintl.com

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What we do Delivering Single Source Simplicity mg: turnkey exhibiting and event marketing solutions since 1959.

Exhibits | Events | Environments | Engagements | mg What a Great Experience

CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings 9 A Berkshire Hathaway Co. 89118 Las Vegas, NV www.cort.com Mr. Mike Davis mike.davis@cort.com

Moss Inc 17 www.mossinc.com

Czarnowski Exhibit Services – Corp. 10 2287 South Blue Island Avenue 60608 Chicago, IL www.czarnowski.com Mr. Bob DeFacci bdefacci@czarnowski.com

Skyline Displays of Houston 20 www.skylinehouston.com

EWI Worldwide 11 www.ewiworldwide.com

Southwest Displays & Events 21 1200 Crowley Drive 75006 Carrollton, TX www.southwestdisplays.com Mr. Bryan Cree bcree@southwestdisplays.com

EXHIBITOR Magazine 12 www.exhibitormagazine.com

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What we do With 30 years of experience as one of the largest privately owned and operated providers of custom and rental exhibits, enviroments and retail fixtures in the US, Southwest Displays & Events is your total solution for exhibitions and environments.

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Occurent Marketing Inc 18 www.occurrent-marketing.com RND Exhibits 19 www.rndexhibits.com

Zenith LaborNet, Inc. 23 www.zenithlabornet.com

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