Publish date : 03 July 2010
Leading Exhibitions Co-Locate for Upcoming Editions
Reed Exhibitions Middle East, one of the leading organisers of trade and consumer exhibitions, today announced SITL Dubai 2011 and Airport Show 2011 will be held concurrently from 31 May - 2 June 2011 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, both exhibitions will complement each other and gather suppliers of equipment and services covering all areas of airport development and operations. It will also draw shippers, transport and logistics services providers at the same arena, offering a more comprehensive networking platform for the region’s industry.
The year 2011 will mark the 11th edition of the Airport Show, the only event in the region dedicated to airport construction, operations, technology and services. It will also witness the second edition of SITL Dubai, a unique business to business event that offers a complete access to all aspects of the supply chain management.
Mohamad Bader-Eddin, Show Director, Reed Exhibitions Middle East, said: “The synergy between The Airport Show and SITL Dubai is the underlying factor that made us link the two shows to offer a highly integrated and complete logistics experience to the region.
“With the co-location of both events, we now aim to cover the internationally recognised means of transportation - sea, land and now air. The successful previous editions of Airport Show and SITL Dubai in addition to our continuous efforts to provide stakeholders with ample opportunities for business growth are in line with Reed Exhibitions’ strategic direction to cater to market requirements and uphold its reputation as a leading international exhibition and conference organiser.”
Participants will also have the chance to meet with a greater number of decisionmakers in the transport and logistics industry, airline, aviation and airport sectors, as well as regulatory bodies and government entities, and gain exposure to a larger and more diverse network of visitors and interested stakeholders.
Moreover, the co-location of the shows will allow the delivery of a broader conference and seminar programmes that will headline the two events. In particular, the Hosted Buyer programme will offer exhibitors an increased opportunity to meet with potential buyers.
The Airport Show is supported by leading aviation authorities and trade bodies including Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Dubai Civil Aviation, German Airport Technology & Equipment (GATE), British Aviation Group, British Airport Services & Equipment Association, Danish Airport Group, UBIFRANCE (the French Agency for international business development), and Netherlands Airport Technology Group.
SITL Dubai enjoys similar endorsements by participants such as Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), DP World, National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and Logistics City.
For more information:
Haya Al Satari
Reed Exhibitions Middle East
Tel: +971 2 409 0494
Fax +971 2 444 3768
Email:
haya.satari@reedexpo.ae
OR
Mathilda Saad
JiWin Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 361 3879
Fax +971 4 368 8001
Email:
mathilda.saad@jiwin.ae
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