[ Focus: Conference and exhibition ] ‘Exhibitions such as The Electric Event have a vital
part to play, offering contractors the ideal platform to learn more about new technologies and providing them with important knowledge and information that can help to shape the future of their businesses. ‘The event will see all the big players come
together under one roof, showcasing the best of the British electrical industry, and we look forward to seeing all of our valued customers there.’ Stewart Gregory, VP power at Schneider Electric,
believes The Electric Event is just what the electrical industry has been looking for: ‘We feel that the industry has needed an event such as this for years and, as an industry, we must all seize this opportunity to support The Electric Event.’ He continues: ‘The Electrical Event gives an all-inclusive opportunity for the whole electrical industry supply chain – including end user, influencer, contractor, incorporator, distributor and manufacturer – to take part, and get involved at various different levels. The event has been targeted to deliver industry information and opportunity, looking at future trends and expectations, right through to the here and now – and it’s accessible to all. ‘Schneider Electric will be fully supporting The
Electrical Event. We’ll be exhibiting the latest products, discussing opportunities and providing a glimpse of the future.’
Location The central Midlands location of the ICC makes the event easily accessible from across the UK. The exhibition centre is in the heart of Birmingham city centre, and a short walk away from Birmingham New Street railway station, with regular rail services to every major UK destination, and speedy access to Birmingham International Airport. For those who prefer to drive, the ICC Birmingham also enjoys excellent links to the UK’s motorway network. With a flexible agenda, visitors to The Electric
Event can also take time out to enjoy a dynamic, cosmopolitan city centre that offers a wide variety of entertainment and dining experiences. Eric Anderson, Siemens Infrastructure and Cities business manager, comments: ‘One of the attractions for us is the central location of the ICC Birmingham,
The Electric Event – key points
n 20-22 June 2013 at the ICC Birmingham. n Visitors can attend the full three-day event or just one day. n Event includes: l ECA Electrical Industry Conference; lTechnology Live workshops and Meet the Suppliers exhibition; and l ECA Gala Dinner and Awards.
nAround 30 different Technology Live workshops across six different streams.
n More than 40 exhibitors expected. n Exhibition open to non-ECA members.
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We feel that the industry has needed an event such as this for years
which will encourage a large turnout for the event. It offers the opportunity to have an exhibition space where members can see products and new technology first hand, and talk face-to-face with manufacturers and suppliers.’ Anderson continues: ‘The Electric Event also
presents members with opportunities to bring along their clients to hear about new developments and opportunities in markets from some of the keynote speakers. We’re very much looking forward to being involved in this new, exciting event.’ Among those already signed up to support
The Electric Event are Amtech, CEDIA, Dimplex, Eaton, ECIC, Edmundson Electrical, Electric Centre, Electrium, Hochiki, the JIB, JTL, Kingfisher Lighting, Legrand, Marshall Tufflex, Newey & Eyre, Osram, Schneider Electric, Scolmore, Siemens, Thorn Lighting and WF Electrical.
Day one
The Electric Event will open on Thursday 20 June with the 100th inauguration of a new ECA president for 2013-14. This will be followed by the start of the ECA Electrical Industry Conference.
Conference The ECA Electrical Industry Conference will once again host a variety of high-level presentations and keynote speeches from members of the electrical and construction industry, business experts and representatives from government. They will deliver detailed analysis of the current marketplace and look at new developments and opportunities within the sector from a wide range of perspectives.
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