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The largest commercial fishing exhibition in the north The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition covers every aspect of the commercial fishing industry from locating, catching, processing and packaging, right through to the of the end product
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‘‘ ■ What is Icefish? The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition or IceFish, is the longest running international fishing exhibition in Iceland. First held in 1984 Icefish has developed into a showcase of every aspect of the commercial fishing, processing, seafood and by-product sectors. The 2022 edition will be the 13th in the series. From locating, catching, processing and packaging, right through to the marketing and distribution of the end product, IceFish is a must for all commercial fisheries and seafood organisations. In response to the request of the exhibitors, the event is held on a three-year cycle. This ensures that each IceFish is different from the last, showcasing fresh technologies, products and services, and providing its visitors with the latest developments from across the market. The last exhibition in 2017 saw a 41% increase in overseas exhibitors and a business focused attendance of 13,621 from 52 countries.
■ Why exhibit? The fishing and seafood sector remain a pillar of the Icelandic economy and represents 40% of Iceland’s export income, with 10,000+ people also directly employed by the fisheries industry. The Icelandic fleet, processing and exporting sector will be massively boosted by the 2021/2022 Capelin quota. An 8 fold increase from previous year to 900,000 tonnes is projected to increase Iceland’s GDP positively by 0.8%. Skippers and owners of 1,561 registered vessels modernise their fleets on an ongoing basis, sixteen vessels were on order or had been delivered at the last IceFish in 2017 and this trend continues for 2022. Processing and value added increasingly continue to be
Sæplast has exhibited at IceFish since the first show in 1984, which coincides with our company establishment year, it ranks as one of the most important exhibitions we attend. The show is a fantastic platform for maintaining our existing customer relationships as well as establishing new ones. – Sæplast Europe
focussed back to Iceland from abroad, in September 2021 the total catch was just over 1 billion tonnes, which is a 2% increase from the previous 12 months period. This provides exhibitors with the perfect platform to meet and discuss new business requirements. Added focus in 2022 will include a dedicated area for Processing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Commercialisation of Fish by-products and Value added to enhance the visitor experience.
■ New for 2022 Icefish Connect – the virtual community Introduced for the first time in 2021, IceFish Connect, is the NEC NECT new online virtual exhibition platform, brough in to compliment the ‘in person’ 13thLINE Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition. IceFish Connect is a virtual exhibition with rich and engaging content that enables visitors and exhibitors to meet, network and develop business online. Clients wanting to do business will still be able to reach the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition audiences, plus the potential of an even broader and international reach. All online visitors will be registered, and exhibitors will be able to see their profiles, organise virtual meetings at stands or designated meeting areas. The platform also offers a clever AI based matchmaking system that pairs interested visitors with the correct equipment or service providing exhibitor that suits their requirements, enhancing exhibitor profiles even further! IceFish Connect will become a permanent part of the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, not just because it reaches a larger international audience but because it also offers additional features such as videos, rich content, longer exposure and more data focussed results. For more information on building your online presence please speak to a member of the team +44 1329 825 335
Free publicity – Icefish365 Icefish marketing and PR team (press@icefish.is) work 365 days a year on behalf of clients writing free bilingual content for Icefish.is, e-News letters, PR and social media channels.
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Having been exhibiting at Icefish since 1984, for Hampidjan, IceFish is the number one exhibition. It is always well organised with new and current customers attending. We are looking forward to the next exhibition and to meeting all our customers old and new, see you all there! – Hampidjan Iceland
Together Mercator Media’s leading brands Icefish, World Fishing and Aquaculture, Fishwaste for Profit and the IceFish Awards provides access to 14,090 individuals in the Commercial Fishing, Processing, Seafood, Aquaculture and By-product sectors. It is a powerful combination.
with winners using their success to promote their company and products. Taking place immediately after the closure of the first day of the exhibition, the ceremony is in the format of a cocktail reception, offering great networking opportunities.
Visitor tickets Exhibiting companies will have access to unlimited tickets to invite their customers to the 2022 show. This can either be done through the sophisticated online system or by printing tickets from the exhibitor portal.
The 4th Fishwaste for Profit conference, co-located with 2022 IceFish, knowledge shares Iceland’s pioneering ability to find commercially viable utilisation of fish by-products. 130 top management delegates gain invaluable insight from presentations and case studies over this one-and-a-half day event.
Stand costs 2022 IceFish is also introducing a two tier pricing system to address the varying objectives between global and local exhibitors. Hall 2 – exhibitors at the higher rate will continue to receive all benefits from previous shows including the product category listings and editorial entry in the online directory/ print catalogue, aiding pre-event profiling for intending visitors. New is a free advert in the printed catalogue. Hall 1 is being introduced as the cost-effective alternative for companies focussing on the actual show days. All exhibitors in this hall will receive a basic company name and address listing in the online directory and print catalogue, whilst still having access to all visitors during the exhibition.
■ Even more benefits for exhibitors Matchmaking meetings – Following the success in 2017, which saw over 90 business meetings between company representatives from 24 countries, exhibitors at 2022 IceFish will again benefit from access to matchmaking meetings with their specified target group visitors. This facility will be promoted through all 2022 IceFish marketing channels with meeting co-ordination again handled by Innovation Center Iceland. Small Business Zone – This offering will be a showcase opportunity for up-and-coming companies and small businesses spanning the commercial fishing and seafood industry. These ready-made stands are a cost effective way for first time exhibitors and smaller companies to attend IceFish and experience the excellent networking opportunities the exhibition has to offer. The 8th Icelandic Fisheries Awards – recognise and award excellence in the Icelandic and international fishing industries. The stature of this event and its recipients has only grown over the years. The awards are hotly contested and seen as true accolade
■ Location The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition is held in Kópavogur, a town just a ten-minute drive from Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, which is easily accessible by air from most major European and North American cities. IceFish offers ample parking facilities and an exhibitor shuttle from the major hotels in Reykjavik.
■ Supporters The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition enjoys the support of major organisations within the Icelandic industry underpinning the importance of this event 6 The Icelandic Ministry of Industries and Innovation (Atvinnuvega- og nýsköpunarráðuneytið) 6 The Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utanríkisráðuneytið) 6 The Federation of Icelandic Industries (Samtök iðnaðarins) 6 Fisheries Iceland (Samtök fyrirtækja Í sjávarútvegi) 6 The National Association of Small Boat Owners (Landssamband smábatáeigenda) 6 Iceland Responsible Fisheries (Ábyrgar fiskveiðar ses) 6 The Icelandic Ships Officers’ Association (Farmanna og fiskimannasamband Íslands) 6 VM – The Icelandic Union of Marine Engineers and Metal Technicians (VM – Félag Vélstjóra og málmtæknimanna) 6 Icelandic Seamen’s Federation (Sjómannasamband Íslands) 6 The Icelandic Federation of Trade (Félag atvinnurekenda) 6 Federation of Trade and Services (Samtök verslunar og þjónustu) 6 Promote Iceland (Íslandsstofa) 6 Icelandic Ocean Cluster (Íslenski Sjavaklasinn) and Iceland’s weekly fishing newspaper – Fiskifréttir.
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The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition has from the first exhibition in 1984, been a major meeting point for Marel and the Icelandic seafood industry. The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition gives us the unique opportunity to present our products to the customers that are closest to our origins and our headquarters in Iceland. – Marel Fish, Iceland
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As organiser of the Norwegian pavilion we are highly satisfied with IFE. After the financial meltdown in 2008, the following IFEs showed a confident market in strong growth with good results for our Norwegian exhibitors. IFE is an important forum at which to meet new suppliers as well as to strengthen relationships with existing customers. – Scanexpo AS, Norwegian Pavilion
PRICES FOR PARTICIPATION Registration fee (non-refundable)
£359*
ISK 49,995*
Space only Hall 1
£171 m2*
ISK 24,000*
Space only Hall 2
£240 m2*
ISK 34,900*
Space plus Shell - Hall 1 ^
£212*
ISK 29,750*
Space plus Shell - Hall 2 ^
£281*
ISK 40,650*
Outside space
£81 m2*
ISK 11,600*
Small Business Zone Package Stand#
£1,599*
ISK 234,350*
Double Decker Stand – Surcharge
£695*
ISK 94,000*
Full details for *, ^ and # can be found on www.icefish.is - Book stand
Further Information Companies requiring information on Mercator Media’s fishing or marine events or magazine portfolio, or wishing to discuss any aspect of the IceFish Exhibition, Awards or Conference should contact our appointed agents or The IceFish Events Team, Mercator Media, Spinnaker House, Waterside Gardens, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8SD, ENGLAND
Tel: +44 1329 825335 Fax: +44 1329 550192 Email: info@icefish.is #2022Icefish www.icefish.is
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