This year’s Exhibiting Show, which took place at Earls Court 2 for the first time, has been hailed a winner. The exhibition certainly set its stamp on the market, further reinforcing its position as the gathering place of the events industry and the platform for top level networking and meaningful business.

Exhibiting Show moved to its new venue for 2007 to further develop the range and profile of the visitors who attend. The feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike clearly shows that the exhibition has reached the next level, with companies reporting extremely high quality leads from right across the complete spectrum of the live event sector.

The show’s programme of seminars was also particularly well attended throughout the two days with very few seats available for visitors who had not pre-booked. And, the Ops Club for exhibition organisers saw over 50 of the industry’s top names visiting the show to take part in the discussions and workshops.

Education was an important element of this year’s Exhibiting Show with sessions covering topics such as the top ten online marketing chart by ASP, experience marketing and the power of brands, presented by Kim Myhre of George P Johnson, and the intriguing session entitled ‘the exhibition is dead – long live the exhibition’ by Andrew Haigh MICE International, all full to capacity.

In addition to providing the perfect opportunity to find new suppliers and gain inspiration for future events, Exhibiting Show has also developed the reputation for providing event industry professionals with a forum to network and do business. All of the informal refreshment and networking areas were busy throughout the two days with visitors and exhibitors exchanging ideas and making contact. The Live Demonstration area drew large crowds and the Great Debate in the show’s 200 seat arena generated lively and controversial exchanges about the value of visitor attendance audits.

Exhibitor quotes

“The Exhibiting Show was a phenomenal success for Shell-Clad. Even if we were to only get 5% of the business we have been offered, the show will have paid for itself (space, design, production, brochures, hotel, everything). Such was the enthusiasm of visitors to our stand, however, I would expect a conversion of at least 25% and then there”s all the people who saw us and picked up literature that we didn”t get to talk to, so who knows! On top of that I”ve got Dragon”s Den chasing me – so you may even have made a TV star of me! “

Guy Wrench, ShellClad

“Exhibiting Show gets bigger and better every time. It continues to deliver a top quality audience and looks absolutely fantastic. The show is about much more than two days on a stand; it”s about year round opportunity, networking, education and activity. The Exhibiting Show team is engaged, dedicated to their clients” success and a cut above any others we”ve worked with.”

Laura Moody, Nomadic Display

“Exhibiting Show came of age this year. Octanorm takes its presence at the event seriously because we take being part of the community seriously and what was so striking this year was how many other companies clearly feel the same way – the show looked fantastic. It’s also worth remarking on the dedication and professionalism of the organising team which was exemplary. We’re already looking forward to 2008.”

Alan Sheridan MD Octanorm

“This was our first time exhibiting at a major international show – what a fabulous time we had! Came away with a real buzz!

We definitely felt this was the place to be for the type of services we offer – we created a lot of interest.

Big thanks to all those who organised the event too!”

Tracey & Jamie, Shed Dwellers

“well organised and well attended – we had an excellent show with many new leads established. We have already provisionally booked for next year and hope that this will be as successful”

Colin Stone, Exhibition Manager. 24/7 Exhibition Services

“We only had a small stand, yet the quality of leads generated exceeded our expectations massively.”

Peter Wardell, Brandmagic.

It was our fourth year at Exhibiting Show, and this year’s move to Earls Court will only help the show’s glow. We had lots of leads, not hundreds, but some extremely good quality leads. And it is now just down to us to do the rest. We will be back next year, definitely.

Ryan Philpott, Twangling Jack

“Exhibiting at your show was a pleasure; we made many new contacts. Exhibiting Show provided Abex UK opportunity and continuity in developing our world wide brands hence increasing our Exposure in the UK market.”

Robbie Blumenfeld, President. Abex Display Systems

“The move to Earls Court was a major step forward for Exhibiting Show,” says Simon Burton of event organiser Exposure Event Creations. “The event looked fantastic in its new setting and exhibitors pulled out all of the stops to create stunning exhibition stands. The programme of seminars, workshops and live demonstrations created another important dimension to the show, and ensured that visitors went away not only inspired but also having gained a more in-depth knowledge of their sector and new business opportunities.”

Exhibiting Show 2008 will take place on 25 and 26 June at Earls Court. For more information call Exposure Event Creations on 0870 160 4540 or visit www.exhibitingshow.com.