Plasa Events 2008 ,September 7 to 10

As we head towards the end of 2007, PLASA Events reports buoyant bookings for the 2008 event with over 55 per cent of stand space already confirmed.

Show Director Nicola Rowland says: "Just six weeks since the show, we already have over half our stand space rebooked and there are strong levels of interest from new exhibitors on the back of seeing the redrawn 2007 show.

"We're looking at three particular areas for further development at PLASA08 to enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

"One message that came across very powerfully from our various research exercises was how much people value the opportunity to network at PLASA, so we're studying ways to develop the networking experience. We're also working on extending the show's special features and there's a lot of work going on to ensure we deliver a strong educational programme.

"The expansion into Earls Court 2 was a bold move for everybody and has been generally very positively received, and we are working on new plans to develop the two hall layout - along with making more stand space available for those who want to make the move into Earls Court 2 next year.

"A further improvement for PLASA08 will be to our ticketing and marketing, including early distribution of exhibitors' complimentary guest tickets."

The PLASA Events team is also using its independence to offer more flexible branding and sponsorship opportunities than in the past and welcomes suggestions and creative ideas from members - so please call and the team will do all it can to support these opportunities.

Meanwhile, plans are under development for the provisionally titled 'PLASA North', when PLASA Events takes over the A.C. Lighting North trade show immediately after the 2008 event.

"It's really exciting to be expanding our portfolio of events to create more benefits and business opportunities for PLASA members and we will be liaising with everyone to ensure a smooth transition. A year into PLASA Events' existence we are already looking at other ideas and opportunities that will help us better serve the market with events run by and for the industry."

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PLASA08 SHOW CONTACT:

Nicola Rowland, Director of Events, PLASA Events Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)20 7370 8662
Email: nicky.rowland@plasa.org