Trevor Crawford, exhibition director of Ipex 2006, says the feedback they’ve received has been outstanding and was helped by new initiatives such as the INNOV8 theatre, international days and training “which have enabled visitors to extend their visit to Ipex.”

Around 40% of visitors came from overseas. Regions with particular growth opportunities for exhibitors included Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia with over 2000 visitors coming from each area, he says.

“Feedback from exhibitors indicates that this is the best Ipex yet. Before the show we worked closely with the Ipex Advisory Committee (IAC) to ensure that our efforts were focussed where we could make a real difference to our exhibitors’ businesses. The proportion of overseas visitors at the show re-confirms Ipex’ international pedigree, working with the IAC has definitely paid off and we will continue to work with an advisory committee in the future for Ipex 2010,” he adds.

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