International Confex Appoints New Sector Managers

International Confex Appoints New Sector Managers International Confex has appointed James Drake-Brockman and Erika French as...
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Priority Bookings Open For AIME 2009 The priority booking period for AIME 2009, 17th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo is now open. SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in	International Confex, Europe's largest exhibition for the event industry has appointed James Drake-Brockman and Erika French as sector managers. James brings over six years of exhibition experience to the role, including time on the Ideal Home Show, niche events and the successful launch of a major IT show. James will be focusing on the Overseas Venues, Destinations and Incentive Travel Sector (yellow); and Corporate Hospitality and Entertainment Sector (red). Erika French is also highly experienced within the exhibition and publishing market, having worked as advertising manager for a leading consumer title before moving to CMPi in 2001. Since then she has worked on several exhibitions as well as Conference Blue and Green, the leading directory within the events industry. Erika will look after the UK Venues, Destinations and Incentive Travel Sector (blue); and Exhibition and Conference Support Services Sector (green). Jessica Blue, event director, International Confex said: "Both sector managers will be working closely with the exhibitors, adding value to their Confex experience and ensuring them a successful exhibition. They will also be actively seeking new business and working on re-bookings for 2006. The appointment of James and Erika reflects our drive to continually improve Confex and ensure the event stays as the industry number one. Their extensive knowledge of exhibitions will be an invaluable asset to both Confex and the exhibitors as they join the team during the lead up to the show." International Confex 2005 will run from 15th to 17th February 2005 at Earls Court 1, London, England.
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