In a major new initiative, Istanbul Fair Organisation (IFO) the organiser of the annual SIGN Istanbul trade exhibition, has announced the launch of a dedicated national advisory Council. Comprised of leading industry professionals from across Turkey’s diverse sign making and advertising industry, the Council’s primary role will be to advise IFO through direct feedback, on how it can develop the show to further increase its effectiveness from the buyer’s perspective e.g. reflect industry innovation and trends, provide a forum for networking and ideas exchange and to discuss the challenges of the day.
Recognising the fundamental importance of these trade visitors to the future success and relevance of SIGN Istanbul, IFO’s Managing Director, Mr. Zekeriya Aytemur said, “Through the on-site questionnaires we have canvassed the opinions of these industry professionals during and after each SIGN Istanbul fair. This feedback has been vital in ensuring this event is the region’s most important meeting point for buyers and sellers of sign making, digital printing and outdoor advertising products.” Mr. Aytemur went onto say “Given the rapid pace of change in the market, the advisory Council will provide a convenient vehicle for more detailed and regular contact with the Turkish buyer community not just in Istanbul, but nationwide. This will enable SIGN Istanbul to reflect more accurately their needs and in turn make the event even more effective for our exhibitors.”
IFO is already in close communication with the Council’s members to discuss new initiatives and activities to be implemented for SIGN Istanbul 2013. Under the theme “Stronger by Producing”, the SIGN Istanbul team will be conducting a series of regional meetings in Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, Antalya, Konya, Eskisehir and Adana. Commenting on the role of these meetings, Mr. Aytemur said, “Commercial advertising and promotional product producers, many of whom are highly specialized and have successfully grown their businesses over the years, will exchange opinions and ideas which can be developed to help the country’s producers better promote themselves and boost their competitiveness.”
These regional meetings will culminate in the first formal national meeting of the Council which will take place during SIGN Istanbul 2013 and as such represents a major sales opportunity for this year’s exhibitors.
Sign Istanbul, celebrates 15 years as the region’s most important display of commercial advertising, promotion and digital printing technologies
From 28 November – 1 December 2013, gathered under one roof will be leading and innovative local suppliers showcasing their products alongside top global brands ranging from digital printing technologies, LED and LED screens, textile and screen printing technologies, CNC and laser routers, display systems, printing equipment, store-oriented solutions, signage equipment, flags and pennants, advertisement equipment and software programs etc.
Sign Istanbul: the Sector’s Greatest in Europe, the Balkans, the CIS countries, Middle East and North Africa
For the markets of Turkey, the Balkans, CIS, Middle East and North Africa, the annual Sign Istanbul exhibition is the major sourcing opportunity for trade buyers and specifiers to view and compare prior to making their next purchases. Trade visitors to SIGN Istanbul 2013 will be able to see thousands of products and ideas from over 400 companies from more than 30 countries.
Please visit the official website www.signistanbul.com for further information about participation and Sign Istanbul Fair, November 28 – December 01, 2013.