IBC - 13-17 September, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leading broadcast technology event. The show covers all the key areas of the electronic media business including audio, cable, film, grip, internet, lighting, multimedia, production, post production, radio, satellite and transmission. An accompanying conference tackles all the technical, management and creative issues.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 6909 www.ibc.org
World Lighting Fair - 3-5 October, tokyo, Japan
World Lighting Fair is the showcase for the latest products serving the entertainment industry. It covers technology serving the stage, TV, film, attractions, retail and events sectors.
Tel: +81 3 3706 5687 www.wlf.co.jp
AES, New York - 5-8 october, los angeles, USA
AES conventions always feature a full programme of technical papers, seminars and workshops covering current research and new concepts and applications. Accompanying these is a comprehensive exhibition of professional audio equipment.
Tel: +1 212 661 8528 www.aes.org
Leisure Industry Week - 8-10 October, NEC, Birmingham, UK
International Leisure industry Week is Europe’s largest out-of-home leisure show. The event features the products and services of more than 400 leisure market suppliers.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8232 1600 www.liw.co.uk
LDI 2002 - 18-20 october, las vegas, USA
LDI is the leading entertainment technology exhibition in North America, alternating year-on-year between Las Vegas and Orlando. The show covers professional lighting, audio, stage engineering, special effects and associated equipment and services. It also includes a full programme of seminars and conferences.
Tel: +1 720 489 3128 www.ldishow.com
IAAPA - 20-23 November, Orlando, USA
More than 1,300 companies - including every major attraction supplier and manufacturer - fill the exhibition floor with products for the amusement parks and attractions markets. A conference programme runs alongside.
Tel: +1 703 836 4800 www.iaapa.org
SBES 2002 - 20-21 November, NEC, Birmingham, UK
The Sound Broadcasting Equipment Show is the niche UK exhibition for sound in radio, TV and associated broadcast media. The show brings together some of the key players in the audio broadcasting industry, and features an associated seminar programme.
Tel: +44 1398 323700 www.sbes.com
NAMM - 16-19 January 2003, Anaheim, USA
The Anaheim Convention Center will once again play host to thousands upon thousands of music industry professionals from around the world in January of 2003.
Tel: +1 760 438 8001 www.namm.com
SIEL - 2-5 February, 2003, Paris, France
Originally the Salon International des Equipements de Lieux de Loisirs, (the international trade show for leisure venue equipment), SIEL has established itself as the annual French gathering for professionals in live entertainment, nightlife and events industries.
Tel: +33 1 47 56 24 64 http://.siel.reed-oip.fr
Pro Audio Light Middle East - 16-18 February, 2003, Dubai, UAE
Pro Audio Light Middle East will be the region’s first ever dedicated professional sound and lighting showcase. PALME is the latest addition to event organizers IIR Exhibitions’ portfolio of sound and lighting trade shows, which includes PALA, PALMM Philippines and CALM China.
Tel: +9 714 336 5161 www.palmeonline.com
A full listing of all forthcoming events for this industry can be found on the PLASA website at www.plasa.org/events.
If you’re planning to attend any of these shows, then we can make your life a little easier: PLASA Media has put together a series of comprehensive Fact Sheets covering the key details of some of the major trade shows, including contact information, show and visitor profiles, an accommodation and travel guide, a focus on the host city and travel tips.
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