In 2021, many fairs will make a comeback. The need to update and expand one's network has rarely been so necessary. Here is an overview of events relevant to #eventprofs.
To help you travel and organize yourself for the upcoming months :)
Before that, we just wanted to let you know that we have compiled all these events and important dates in a Google Calendar.
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2. Good old Europe - Trade fairs in Europe
BOE INTERNATIONAL
When: June 9-10, 2021
Where: Dortmund, Exhibition Center Westfalhenhalle
Purpose: Leading trade fair for marketing and events in Germany.
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IMEX
When: May 25-27, 2021
Where: Frankfurt, Congress Center Messe Frankfurt
Purpose: international trade show dedicated to business travel and professional events.
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EVENTO DAYS
When: 2021 (no date provided)
Where: Madrid, Ifema - Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1
Purpose: trade show around all the professions of event organization, mainly in Spain.
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HEAVENT PARIS
When: Second half of 2021 (date to be communicated later)
Where: Paris, Expo Porte de Versailles.
Purpose: Heavent meetings, which bring together event specialists.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFEX
When: May 12-13, 2021
Where: London, ExCel
Purpose: the meeting point for decision-makers in the event industry.
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HEAVENT MEETINGS - CANNES
When: August 30, 31 and September the 1st, 2021.
Where: Cannes, Palais des Congrès and Cannes Festivals
Purpose: The flagship Heavent Meetings trade show is held in Cannes. It is the largest trade show dedicated to the event industry in France.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFEX
When: May 12-13, 2021
Where: London, ExCel
Purpose: the meeting point for decision-makers in the event industry.
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EVENT TECH LIVE
When: 8-9 June for USA & Canada or 1-5 November for UK, Europe, and the World
Where: Old Truman Brewery - or online
Purpose: One of the biggest event technology meetup.
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EVENT ORGANIZERS SUMMIT
When: 2021 (date not provided)
Where: London, Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge
Purpose: the summit of event organizers.
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3. Take Route 66 - Tradeshows in America
EXHIBITOR LIVE
When: February 28 to March 4, 2021
Where: Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Purpose: the American trade show for marketing and event professionals.
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IBTM AMERICA
When: May 19 and 20, 2021
Where : Mexico, Centro Citibanamex
Purpose: one of the largest trade shows for the event industry in America.
4. In the East - Middle East Trade Shows
PROLIGHT + SOUND MIDDLE EAST
When: January 24-26, 2021
Where: Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center
Purpose: an exhibition dedicated to technologies and services for entertainment, media and events.
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MIDDLE EAST EVENT SHOW
When: June 2021 (no precise date yet communicated)
Where: Dubai (no specific location yet).
Purpose: the international trade fair dedicated to the future of the events industry and related technologies.
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SAUDI EVENT SHOW
When: September 15-16, 2021
Where: Saudi Arabia, Hall 1, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Purpose: event organization fair specifically concerning Saudi Arabia.
5. Close to the Pacific - Trade shows in Southeast Asia
AIME
When: March 15-17, 2021
Where: Australia, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place
Purpose: the Asia-Pacific trade show dedicated to the organization of professional events.
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EVENTS & FUN TOKYO EXPO
When: February 24-26, 2021
Where: Japan (Chiba), Makuhari Messe
Purpose: the leading trade show in Japan, dedicated to products and services revolving around events.
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IT&CM CHINA
When: March 23-25, 2021
Where: Shanghai, Shangai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing
Purpose: fair on the creation of events in China.
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EVENTS UNCOVERED
When: July 15, 2021
Where: Sydney, Sydney Masonic Centre
Purpose: forum bringing together event organizers and public relations officers.
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IT&CMA
When: September 28-30, 2021
Where: Bangkok, Bangkok Convention Centre
Purpose: the main MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) event in South East Asia.
