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on the north shore of PEI, a tour of the Confederation Bridge, the 8-mile span linking PEI to the mainland, an off-site Get Together at a local restaurant, the traditional Spreader Bar every evening, and a closing Banquet.
LiftEx 2019 November 2019 (Exact Date TBA) Milton Keynes, UK
www.liftex.org
Billed as the unmissable global event for the lifting industry, and hosted by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), LiftEx will return to its 2018 venue in Milton Keynes, UK. Tis year’s show included about 80 exhibitors on the show floor and hosted more than 1,000 attendees from the UK and around the world.
Tey include lifting industry
professionals and end-users from a variety of vertical markets, including oil & gas, energy, road and maritime transport, construction, utilities, and manufacturing. Te LiftEx 2018 Gala Dinner included a new program, Te LEEA Awards 2018, celebrating the achievements of LEEA members in eight categories. Te Awards provide an opportunity for LEEA to highlight significant contributions to lifting standards. Wire Rope Exchange will provide more details about the LiftEx 2019 as they become available.
INDUSTRY EVENTS Te following are industry conferences or equipment shows where lifting and rigging have some level of presence but are not the core focus of the event. Presented in order of earliest occurrence.
BreakBulk Middle East February 11-12 / Dubai
BreakBulk Asia March 20-21 / Shanghai
Breakbulk Europe May 21-23 / Bremen
Breakbulk Americas October 8-10 / Houston
Breakbulk will run four events this year addressing the needs of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logistics in various regions of the world. First up, BreakBulk Middle East includes a full two-day
conference in addition to an exhibition. Attendance at the 2018 event grew to 1864 attendees, a 36% jump from the prior event, while 70 companies showcased their capabilities on the exhibit floor. Attendees represented all sectors of the industry from every mode of transport, freight forwarders, equipment manufacturers, as well as IT and industry related service providers. BreakBulk Asia (formerly Breakbulk China) is expanding
its reach this year as a reflection of the geographic scope of 2018’s attendees. Te 2018 event drew over 4700 attendees and featured 134 exhibitors. Tis year’s event will include the BreakBulk VIP Shipper Club, with access to a unique lounge
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and opportunities to share insight with a conference panel among other benefits. BreakBulk Europe is described as the world’s largest event
for project cargo and breakbulk businesses, drawing in more than 500 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 10,000 participants. New to the show for 2019 are networking lounges in each hall, two outdoor areas for display of large equipment, and three content theaters. And finally, Breakbulk Americas celebrates its 30th
anniversary in 2019. Expect to see over 300 exhibitors and more than 4700 attendees. New for 2019 will be a Latin American Pavilion on the exhibition floor, and select regionally-focused conference sessions. Te show will also close with a 30th anniversary celebration gala.
Bauma April 8-14 / Munich, Germany
www.bauma.de
Bauma bills itself as the worlds leading trade fair, with 605,000 square meters (or 149 acres) of exhibition space. Te seven-day event will feature 3400+ exhibitors, including crane and lifting equipment manufacturers, who will greet well over half a million visitors. Apart from its absolute scale, there are forum events
to explore industry news and trends, and the “Research Live” international information center. Tere, as many as 30 academic institutions will exhibit the results of their research in the industry, enabling visitors to have a “state of the art” view of the impact of science on industry developments.
Offshore Technology Conference May 6-9 / Houston, TX
2019.otcnet.org
More than 70,000 energy professionals are expected to visit Houston‘s NRG Park for OTC2019 in the 50th Anniversary year of the Conference. Tey will be greeted by over 2,000 exhibitors, and will have the opportunity to hear more than 350 technical presentations. Ahead of the show, May 5th in downtown Houston,
the OTC Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner will offer an additional networking opportunity where recipients of OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards will be recognized for their contributions to the industry.
AWEA Windpower May 20-23 / Houston, TX
www.windpowerexpo.org
Join over 7.500 attendees as they engage with 450 companies exhibiting or hosting meeting rooms in the wind energy industry’s premier event. Ahead of Monday’s opening reception, two pre-conference seminars will offer an introduction to the industry or an exploration of the burgeoning offshore windpower sector. Expect numerous other educational opportunities throughout the event, along with ample networking events allowing you to connect with prospects, customers and sector leaders.
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