Ten reasons to visit international Confex
With International Confex less
than one week away, show organisers Confex Group are busy getting ready to
deliver innovation and inspiration at this years show.
“With time at a premium these days
we have decided to highlight ten good reasons why you should visit the
industry’s leading event, International Confex, next week,” says Duncan Reid,
Portfolio Director of Confex Group.
1.
The Keynote
line-up
Martin Bell, BBC Correspondent
& Former MP, Mark Frith, Time Out Editor and Jo Fairley, Co-founder of Green
& Black’s will share inspiring insights, experiences and
expertise.
2. Confex
Knowledge
Expanded to 60 free seminars
across five themed theatres, this year’s education programme will feature
renowned industry experts and is designed to help businesses and individuals
develop themselves.
3. Largest
Gathering of Exhibitors
With around 1,000 exhibitors,
Confex showcases the best UK and International destinations, venues and event
suppliers all looking to provide innovative ideas and inspiration for
events.
4.
Debut
exhibitors in the International Sector
With over 50 countries represented
at the show, visitors investigating the global events market should look out for
first time exhibitors Best of Italy, Sri Lanka Tourism,
Korea Tourism Organisation, Gdansk Convention Bureau, Krakow Convention Bureau,
Portugal Travel Team, Israel Tourist
Office, Finland Convention
Bureau, Lago Maggiore Meetings
Industry, LAN Airlines, BMI, Destination
DC, World of DMC’s, MMCI, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos and Carino
Hotels.
5. Show
Features
In addition to a strong seminar
and exhibitor line up, Confex offers a host of new features to keep visitors
entertained throughout the three days. Look out for Theme Factory, The Great Outdoors, Secret’s Out and for
the first time PA Day.
6. Fashion
Show
Taking place on Thursday, 25
February from 12.15pm, Confex’s first ever fashion show prepares itself for a
stylish takeoff. Visitors will be offered the chance to win amazing prizes from
the featured collection by Planet.
7. Taste the
World
Featuring more entertainment and
activities this year, Taste the World is the perfect place to gain new ideas for
your next event. The interactive showcase gives visitors the opportunity to
experience culinary and cultural delights from around the
world.
8. Wonderland
of Prizes
This year exhibitors are offering
some magnificent prizes, promotions and incentives. Prizes include dinner for 2
with Jon Simpson and Sir Bob Geldof at The Ivy, 7 nights in a luxurious Cyprus
resort to an amazing week in Orlando, Florida valued over
£3,000.
9. Confex
Connections
There are plenty of networking
opportunities planned at the show helping you to make new contacts and
re-establish old acquaintances. On the first day join the team at the Confex
Networking Drinks, Tuesday, 23 February from 5pm-8pm at Taste the World Bar.
10. Confex
Party
Each year this event is held in
one of London’s coolest venues and this year the Confex Party will take place at
Grace Bar on Wednesday, 24 February. The Confex Party is open to visitors and
exhibitors and promises an exciting line-up with acts from Event UK’s ‘ The Next
Big Thing’ talent competition.
International Confex 2010 will be
held 23-25 February at Earls Court,
London on Tuesday, with extended show times 10am-7pm, Wednesday and Thursday
10am-5pm. Confex is the leading UK event attracting 1,000 exhibitors and 10,000
visitors.