conventa 2014
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In 5 years Conventa attracted 1.139 international hosted buyers from 36 countries and hosted on average 130 exhibitors from 11 countries of South East Europe. What is Conventa? Leading business-to-business event in the meeting industry in the region. Tradeshow that unites regional suppliers and carefully chosen global buyers and stimulates interpersonal relations between participants Why Conventa? Meet and network with key meeting industry players of SEE Experience first-hand the South-East European hospitality. Meet new clients, improve the relationship with existing ones and develop your brand Experience, feel and grow to love the SEE regionTRANSCRIPT
CONVENTA – MEET THE SOUTH EAST EUROPE
What is Conventa?
• Leading business-to-business event in the meeting industry in the region
• Tradeshow that unites regional suppliers and carefully chosen global buyers and stimulates interpersonal relations between participants
Why Conventa?
• Meet and network with key meeting industry players of SEE• Experience first-hand the South-East European hospitality• Meet new clients, improve the relationship with existing ones and
develop your brand• Experience, feel and grow to love the SEE region
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
HOSTED BUYER FEEDBACK
• “Attending Conventa was an ideal way of meeting all relevant people in one place.”
Kathy Gray, Select Bioscinces Limited, United Kingdom
• “Nice and warm hospitality. High selection and variety of exhibitors. Fresh style in set up hospitality.”
Cinzia Paglia, AIM Group Italy
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
HOSTED BUYERS FEEDBACK
• »South East Europe is essentially a pocket of Europe that most meeting planners’ eyes do not catch.«
Paul Kennedy MBE, Kennedy Integrated Solutions, UK
• »Conventa is top quality event to meet prime partners. The trade show lets you know the potential Southeast Europe has to host future meetings.«
Efrain Pardo, HelmsBriscoe, Czech Republic
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
EXHIBITORS FEEDBACK
• “This is the best trade show in the region, especially for MICE business. When I say the best, I mean the most professional one in terms of the publicity, organization & realization, sustainability, support provided by the organizers to the exhibitors at all times.”
Stanislava Borisova, Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia, Bulgaria
• “Melting pot of opportunities for successful business.”
Milan Sajovic, Hotel Lev, Slovenia
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
EXHIBITORS FEEDBACK
• “Main reason Radisson Blu Resort Split decided to attend Conventa is that it gives us a unique opportunity to meet our colleagues and clients from this region. For us is important to meet clients in person, since it is always direct presentation and communication that helps us to sell more.«
Petar Dragičević, Radisson Blu Resort Split, Croatia
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
EXHIBITORS FEEDBACK
• »Conventa is the only trade show in South East Europe designed to bring together local suppliers and carefully chosen global buyers in a friendly environment that stimulates interpersonal relations between the participants. The hosted buyer selection process at Conventa seems to get stricter every year which results in the increased interest of exhibitors for this show.«
Snezana Vejnovic, Talas-M, Montenegro
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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7%
MAIN REASONS FOR EXHIBITING AT CONVENTA
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Presentation of the offer at
one place
One to one meetings between exhibitors and buyers
Networking
Education opportunitites
MAIN REASONS FOR ATTENDING CONVENTA
58%
34%
8%
Presentation of SEE's meetings industry offer in one place
One to one meetings between exhibitors and buyers
Networking Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
CONVENTA HISTORY 2009 - 2013
In 5 years Conventa attracted 1.139 international hosted buyers from 36 countries and hosted on average 130 exhibitors from 11 countries of South East Europe.
CONVENTA IN 2013
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
16 - 17 January 2013 10 SEE destinations
138 exhibitors240 hosted buyers
HOSTED BUYERS
• Carefully selected meeting planners from associations, corporations and event agencies interested in the region of South East Europe
• Hosted buyers are entitled for attractive hosted buyers programme that enables face to face communication with regional suppliers and personal experience with the authentic passion and hospitality
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
EXHIBITORS HISTORY
• Each Conventa hosts more than 100 exhibitors, major industry players from minimum 7 countries
• Highly rated exhibitors:Convention bureaus, PCOs and DMCs, congress centres, convention hotels, special venues, event agencies and other providers of meeting solutions.
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
CONVENTA E5
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION EMOTION ENERGY
ENTERTAINMENT
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
AND WHAT 2014 BRINGS
EXPERIENCE Boutique show
EMOTION It’s personal
ENERGY Fresh young team
EDUCATION Best practice case studies
ENTERTAINMENT Rich & authentic social programme
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
CONVENTA PARTNERS
• Organizer
• Co-organisers and international partners
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
CONTACT
• Miha KovačičExhibition directorTel: +386 1 569 1260 M: +386 31 367 335 [email protected]
• Gorazd ČadHead of marketingTel: +386 1 430 51 03 M: +386 40 530 112 [email protected]
• Visit www.conventa.info and follow us on
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia