SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12th
China International Self-service, Kiosk & Vending Show, held
concurrently with iFair 2015, ran from September 16-18, and drew over 22,000
attendees and 250 exhibitors. The show was organized by Shanghai
UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd and the Shanghai
Multi-media Industry Association, co-organized by Shanghai
Tiansheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, and supported by the
Shanghai Communication & Broadcasting Industry Association,
Beijing All-view Technology Co., Ltd and the Shanghai Internet of
Things Industry Association.
iFair is a comprehensive show that included the following
shows:
- The 12th China International Self-service, Kiosk
& Vending Show;
- Shanghai International Digital Signage, Audio Visual
Integration and Equipment Show;
- Intelligent Education & Online Class Show
Covering an area of 20,000 square meters, the iFair Show
attracted more than 250 exhibitors and over 22,000 visitors. The
conferences and trade exhibits with the latest trends and
technologies, top-notch educational
programs and multiple interactive activities provided an
extraordinary experience for all attendees.
The show attracted 22,077 visitors from 77 different
countries and regions, including
Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, the
Philippines, Australia,
Russia, UAE, Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, the United
Kingdom, France,
Egypt, Canada, Israel, Italy, Spain,
Germany, Belgium and Poland.
Among the attendees, 19,869 were from China and 2,208 from abroad. The number of
visitors had increased by 91%, hitting a historical high together
with the number of countries. This was the first session of the
iFair Show organized by Shanghai UBM after acquisition. The success
of iFair 2015 was also a demonstration of Shanghai UBM's strong
soft power, which includes professionalism, diverse experience and
high-quality service.
Of all overseas visitors, 52.6% were from Asia (excluding Hong
Kong, Macau and
Taiwan), 17.8% were from
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, 14.3% were from Europe, 5.4% were from North America, 3.5% were from South America, 3.3% were from Africa, and 3% were from Oceania. The top 20
countries and regions were Taiwan,
Malaysia, Hong Kong, Russia, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, the
Philippines, Australia, the
UAE, Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, the United
Kingdom, France,
Egypt and Pakistan.
Nearly a hundred industrial leaders participated in the
forums and summits held together with the show. These educational
programs focused on the current hot issues of the respective
industries and attracted more than 1,000 attendees.
2015 Worldwide Self-service Terminals Conference
During the Awards Ceremony, nine prizes were presented,
including prizes for the Most Innovative Vending Machines, the Top
Ten Professional Managers, Personalities of 2014 in the Chinese
Vending Industry, and Lifetime Contribution Award in the Chinese
Vending Industry.
Mr. Jeff Parks, the
representative of NAMA, delivered a speech on the challenges and
opportunities faced by the American vending and OCS industries.
Mr. Kiyoaki Takeda, the chairman
of the Japanese Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, also
shared his rich experience in the vending industry. The topic of
his speech was, "The Current Situation of the Japanese Vending
Industry and the Prospects of the Chinese Vending Industry." The
second round of the Sino-Japan exchange meeting in the vending
industry was also warmly welcomed as experts from China and Japan explored the current hot issues and
prospects of this industry together with their audiences.
Mr. Guo, Marketing Director of Sudiyi, talked on the topic of
"How does Sudiyi promote the development of the Intelligent Cabinet
Industry?"
Public Training, presented by the China Vending College, was
still as popular as during the last several years.
2015 China Digital Signage Conference
Digital Signage can be used widely in many industries, including
Display, Retail, Advertisement, Software, etc. The Digital Signage
Conference gathered numerous well-known experts from Intel,
Philips, 56iq, All View & Bus Online, etc. to explore the
multiple development and revolution of the digital signage industry
together. The conference not only promoted the communication of
professionals, but also laid out the prospects of the industry.
2015 China Intelligence Industry and IOT Forum
Supported by the Shanghai IOT Chamber of Commerce, this forum
focused on intelligent products and innovative services. Brilliant
speeches were given by the executive chairmen of the Shanghai IOT
Chamber of Commerce, the Intelligent Health Branch and the
Intelligent Logistic Branch. The chairmen promoted the
communication of elites in IOT enterprises and inspired the
attendees with their unique and professional insights.
2015 China Online Education Forum
The 2015 China Online Education Forum was one of the most
influential forums in East China. More than 20 famous speakers from
online education and related industries came to deliver their
speeches on four fields: Technical Support for online education,
Digitalization of K-12 Online Education and Education, Operation of
Online Educational Platform and The Current Situation and Prospects
of Online Education. The forum focused on the healthy and
sustainable development of the online education industry. Within
two days, nearly 1,000 visitors had attended and shared their
valuable experiences and viewpoints together with the industrial
leaders.
The Stunning Debut of "Smart Day"
"Smart Day" was an interactive exhibition presenting life in the
future as influenced by the newest technologies. The exhibition
area was made up of five sections, which were the Smart Shopping
Mall, Smart Hotel, Smart Restaurant, Smart Classroom and Smart
Waiting Room, and decorated with displays of the latest
technologies and innovative solutions. Thanks to the sponsorship of
Super Brand Mall, LeTV, Huangtaiji, Richintech and Seeyoo, numerous
visitors came to experience various high-tech products and
solutions, such as digital windows, transparent LED walls, outdoor
3D projection, digital posters and self-service ordering machines.
These products were expected to affect daily life in the future and
left all the participants with a deep impression.
iFair+ Idea Mart
iFair+ Idea Mart is an incubation platform jointly built by
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo, InnoSource and IC Coffee for entrepreneurs
from the intelligent hardware industry. Over 100 venture
capitalists visited on site. Idea Mart provides an excellent
networking platform for small to medium-sized entrepreneurs to
showcase their innovations and ideas, and help venture capitalists
to find projects really worth investing in.
See you in 2016
In order to meet the needs of visitors from different regions
and different levels, iFair 2016 will be held in both Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Date: Mar. 9-11
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Date: Oct. 12-14
Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre
(SZCEC)
With a new appearance and rich experience, we are looking
forward to seeing you at iFair 2016!
Please visit our website for more information:
www.ifairchina.com
Profile of Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd is a
professional O2O event company that operates trade
shows/events/online B2B platforms formed from a joint venture
between Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Ltd and UBM Asia
Ltd, a division of UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Shanghai UBM
organizes 62 international trade shows covering an exhibition area
of 900,000 square meters. Shanghai UBM also boasts eight online B2B
platforms and four industrial publications. We provide one-stop
solutions for eight main market sectors, namely Furniture
(Furniture/Manufacturing & Supply), Hospitality (Hotel, Shop,
Hotel Furniture, Food & Beverages), Design & Deco
(Construction materials, toilet facilities, design &
decoration), Ingredients (Pharmaceutical, Food, Machinery,
Nutraceutical, Starch), iFair (digital signage, self-service
terminals, intelligent education) and lighting. Our platform
attracts more than 350,000 professional buyers from around the
globe. Headquartered in Shanghai,
UBM Sinoexpo operates three regional offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Zhongshan in China with a total headcount of more than
350.
Contact Us:
Ms. Kim Chen
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd
Tel: +86-21-3339 2569
Email: kim.chen@ubmsinoexpo.com
We-chat: ifairchina
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