Management WORLD EVENTS IFA 2014


5-10 September 2014 Messe Berlin Berlin Germany


IFA Berlin is a global trade show for consumer electronics and home ap- pliances. IFA offers a comprehensive overview of the international mar- ket and attracts the attention of trade visitors each year from more than 100 countries. It is the main meeting place for key retailers, buyers, and experts from the industry and the media. 1,500 exhibitors displayed products and innovations last year, on display areas covering 145,000 m². Overall, around 240,000 visitors attended IFA 2013. For the trade visitor, the opportunity to hear the most senior levels of management in the CE industry is unparalleled but you might show the shop short of professional products.


PLASA London 2014 5 – 8 October 2014 ExCeL London UK


Following the success of PLASA in its new venue last year, PLASA Lon- don is now firmly ensconced in ExCeL. PLASA is the lead professional body for businesses that supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries. Operating from offices in Eu- rope and North America, the Association provides business support ser- vices to its growing worldwide membership, writes industry standards, leads the development of qualifications and focuses on improving the business practices adopted by the industry. With over 1100 members worldwide, it represents one of the largest member networks in the in- dustry.


CES International 2015 6 – 9 January 2015 Las Vegas, NV US


The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are intro- duced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. And because it is owned and pro- duced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $208 billion U.S. consumer electron- ics industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering think- ers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed.


Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2015 10 – 12 February 2015 Amsterdam RAI Netherlands


The first Integrated Systems Europe tradeshow was held in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2004. A joint venture between InfoComm Inter- national, CEDIA and NSCA, the show attracted 120 exhibitors and just under 3,500 attendees. In its 11th year, ISE 2014 saw a record-break- ing 952 exhibitors and 51,003 attendees pass through the doors of the Amsterdam RAI. This further cements ISE position as the world’s fastest-growing and best-attended show in the professional AV and electronic systems space, setting the benchmark for other AV industry tradeshows. ISE 2015 will again occupy all 12 halls of the Amsterdam RAI and is set to attract over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 attendees from over 140 countries. Maintaining its reputation for con- necting new technologies, companies and end-user industries, ISE will continue to present an exciting show floor featuring over 1000 product launches as well as a packed programme full of education and events.


Digital Signage Expo 2015 Conference: 10 - 12 March 2015 Exhibition: 11 – 12 March 2015 Las Vegas Convention Centre US


Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, Digital Sig- nage Expo is the world’s largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive tech- nology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Launched in 2004, DSE was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional end user attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as retail, restaurant, healthcare, education, hospitality and transportation, as well as other key stakeholders, includ- ing advertising executives, brand marketers and systems integrators. Over 200 exhibitors feature technology and services including hardware, software, network, delivery and content from around the globe. DSE also offers the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital out-of- home educational program anywhere in the world, with more than 125 educators and the largest variety of educational opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional re-certification in seven educational tracks. The 2015 program will be comprised of pre- and post-show educational events, general conference seminars, as well as targeted Industry Roundtable Discussion Groups and free presentations staged in on-fl


P16 AV News August 2014 Midwich announce Technology Exposed


The Midwich Group flagship annual event – Technology Ex- posed 2014 – returns this year on Wednesday 17th and Thurs-


will be staged at Ascot Race- course. The UK’s premier technology showcase for custom installers


day 18th September at 10am until 4pm daily and once again


and resellers is now in its fifth year, and is the biggest event of


its kind in the industry, showing resellers the latest innovations from the biggest brands across the Midwich group portfolio all under one roof. Visitors will see four specially designed solution areas based on key marketplaces for this year; Transportation, Museums, Emergency Services and Retail. On each vertical market stand Midwich technology experts will conduct live demonstrations to further enhance reseller and end user knowledge of how these technologies harmonise and work together in real world scenarios. During the two-day event there will also be exclu- sive product launches, live talk sessions with expert industry speakers and guided audio tours around the key stands.


Iain Campbell, Sales Director at Midwich: “We will be introduc- ing new vendors and unveiling new technologies; 4K will no doubt be high on the must see list, along with device collab- oration and wireless communi- cation.”


Aqualite co-founder leads i-Bell project electronic


Kim Menen, co-founder of the Aqualite weatherproof screens business, is the driving force behind a new technology ven- ture – i-Bell. i-Bell is an inter- esting new product that fuses the traditional, no-frills door- bell with smart home technol- ogy, enabling home owners to see who is at their door whether


Manufacturing of the new gen- eration


doorbell is


being funded by crowdfunding and has successfully reached its £30,000 kickstarter goal just 12 days after launch. Since launching less than two weeks ago, the campaign has secured pledges from over 200 eager supporters. Keen to back


er crowdfunding initiative is not just to achieve the funding tar- get but also to win the support of the community and to push your funding beyond its goal. We’re delighted that our cam- paign really caught the imag- ination and in less than two weeks surpassed the £30,000 goal. It will be a fantastic


use it. The combination of Wi- Fi and a HD camera enables homeowners to see and hear what’s going on at their front door from their phone. With funding secured, expect to product manufactured in good time for the Christmas season.


they are home and away. The products is a fusion of Wi-Fi with an HD camera and mi- crophone, and enables people to communicate with


visitors


when they are unable to answer the door, using their Smart- phone, laptop or tablet.


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the phenomenal potential of the new product, backers have not only paid for pre-orders but also helped to spread the work by broadcasting the campaign via social networking platforms. Robin Menen, i-Bell CFO, said: “An important part of Kickstart-


achievement if, by the end of our campaign on 7th August, we can double our target.” Described as the first product of its kind in the UK, the i-Bell is compatible with Android, Ap- ple, Windows and Blackberry so anyone with a Smartphone can


To find out more about i-Bell, visit: https://www. facebook.com/pages/I- Bell/333645553456358?ref_ type=bookmark.


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