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IFAT 2020 to be cancelled Survey among exhibitors reveals clear opinion of the industry Next IFAT in Munich: May 30 to June 3, 2022
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he COVID-19 pandemic has a massive impact—also on the global environmental technology industry. In consultation with the
Executive Board of the Exhibitors’ Advisory Board and the conceptual partners of IFAT, Messe München conducted a survey among the IFAT exhibitors, revealing that most respondents are against holding IFAT from September 7 to 11, 2020. Hence, IFAT at the planned time would be unacceptable—not only for Messe München but also for the trade fair participants. In addition, according to the latest announcements, major events must not be held until the end of August 2020. In order to provide all customers a reliable basis for planning and in close consultation with the Executive Board of the Exhibitors' Advisory Council, IFAT is cancelled.
“A safe and successful IFAT 2020 for all concerned—that was our primary concern. Due to the still unforeseeable circumstances, this objective is unfortunately no longer feasible, even for the new date,” explains Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München.
The fair had already been postponed from May to September. “We therefore cancel the alternative date with a heavy heart. The next IFAT will take place from May 30 to June 3, 2022,” says Rummel. Even in this turbulent time, Messe München and the IFAT team see themselves as partners of the industry: “We will continue to develop and digitally complement our platform in order to add fresh impetus to the environmental industry—both at our home base in Munich and internationally.”
Clear opinion of the industry
The decision is based on intensive discussions with industry associations, partners and many exhibitors from all segments of IFAT. And a recent survey has confirmed this opinion. The survey among all exhibitors registered at the fair was carried out online in the week after Easter. 1,933 exhibitor representatives from all over the world took part. 64 percent said that they think it was unjustifiable to hold IFAT in September 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis (737 respondents) or that they would like to
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pause due to low expectations of the fair’s success (507 respondents). 85 percent of those surveyed do not expect the environmental technology sector to recover economically before the first half of 2021.
No-Dig Live postponed New Dates 23-25 March 2021 T
he COVID-19 pandemic has a massive impact—also on the global Trenchless and underground Infrastructure industry
A safe and successful No-Dig Live 2020 for all concerned—that is my primary concern. Due to the still unforeseeable circumstances, this objective is unfortunately no longer feasible.
No Dig Live was due to be held on 15 – 17th September 2020 at the East of England Arena & Events Centre. The new dates will now be 23-25 March 2021
The decision has been taken to ensure a duty of care to everyone involved in the show, including staff, exhibitors, visitors and suppliers. The support from exhibitors has been phenomenal and the 2020 No-Dig Live was due to be the biggest yet. However, ensuring the safety of everyone involved is my number one priority and of course delivering a high quality visitor level. I believe holding No-Dig Live in March will meet all priorities including exhibitor and visitor expectation and provide the springboard to the Trenchless and underground infrastructure sector.
The UKSTT Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony will again be part of the No- Dig Live extravaganza and will take place on the 24th March 2021.
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