Representatives from 40 of 50 companies signed up so far to exhibit at PacPrint 2021 (and the co-located Visual Impact and Label & Packaging expos) met with organisers for the first time as momentum builds for the industry’s first big trade show since 2019.
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| PacPrint chair Sue Threlfo, GM Production & Industrial Print, Konica Minolta |
The briefing, facilitated by PacPrint chairperson Sue Threlfo from Konica Minolta, provided exhibitors with an update on planning for the event, which is already well advanced, introduced key contacts, and shared insights and information.
Peter Harper, CEO of Visual Connections, which both co-hosts and organises the event, said the involvement of suppliers in PacPrint demonstrates their support for the industry. He told the gathering that a recent industry survey indicated visitors were keen to attend the industry’s first in-person event and confident in its safety and value.
This view that was echoed by a majority of speakers, who noted that current low levels of COVID, together with the vaccine rollout, supported higher levels of confidence, particularly with seven months still to go until doors open.
Katarina Dayoan from Export Solutions told the meeting about the need to apply without delay for the Federal Government’s business events grants. Bob Carroll, managing director of Australian Events, spoke about the numerous successful trade events his company had run during 2020 and 2021.
Carroll said enthusiasm for those shows was higher than expected, with record attendances and excellent business generated. He reassured exhibitors that processes and procedures required for ‘COVID-safe’ events were no more onerous – and in fact, no different – from those already being implemented within organisations.
Exhibitors also heard from Sharon Friedman, safety manager for the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, about procedures at the venue. Visual Connections team member Robyn Frampton outlined promotional opportunities, and Jenny Harris, from the Visual Connections events team, introduced contractors who will be providing vital services during the show.
PacPrint 2021 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 28 September to 1 October 2021.
Click here to register now or find out more at www.pacprint.com.au
To join more than 50 companies already exhibiting at the show, contact the events team on +61 2 9868 1577 or exhibitons@visualconnections.org.au
