There will be more for visitors to see, too, as a further 10 new exhibitors have signed up for the show at Earls Court on September 13-16, bringing the total of new and returning exhibitors to 50. The seminar program has also been expanded, with two new audio-related sessions on Tuesday, 15 September.
Another major new addition to the show is the Supply2.gov.uk Lounge, a central feature area giving exhibitors and visitors the chance to get advice from Supply2.gov.uk - the portal that helps SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) gain access to public sector contract opportunities, typically worth up to £100,000.
PLASA is investing in this new feature area to raise awareness amongst SMEs of how the broad range of public sector organizations procure goods and services, and to provide exhibitors and visitors with information on how to access an industry that spends over £175bn a year on goods and services.
During PLASA09, manufacturers and suppliers will be able to find out more about UK-wide contracts free of charge, by registering in the Supply2.gov.uk Lounge, as well as being able to talk to representatives from this government-backed initiative. Since its launch, the portal has provided small businesses throughout the UK with some 140,000 contract opportunities nationwide.
Another new addition is the Small Businesses Pavilion which gives innovative young or small businesses the chance to exhibit in their own featured area.
Of the 50 exhibitors new to PLASA09, those confirmed in the past few weeks include, BECTU, Elcom, JoeCo, Music Factory, Pufferfish, STARK, Avid, and LED Factory.
The extensive seminar program, which features an eclectic range of topics across all industry technologies and issues, has also seen two further audio seminars confirmed. Hosted by California-based loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz, the first is entitled Demystifying Digital Networking and presents the company's solution in that area, whilst the second, titled Iconyx and IC Live - Bringing Digital Beam Steering To Live Sound demonstrates the company's IC Live system for the first time in the UK.
Show director Nicky Rowland of PLASA Events says: "We are delighted that the show is attracting such a strong turnout, especially in a year like this, and we are certain that these new initiatives will help create strong business opportunities across the industry."
Online registration will remain live up to the show - to register for your half-price ticket visit the URL listed below.
(Lee Baldock)
