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UK Trade Events

This section focuses on a selection of UK Trade Events that our staff have visited or would recommend visiting or exhibiting at.

To see a complete listing of UK Trade Events please visit http://www.exhibitions.co.uk.

Aerospace

For more details on these events, please contact:
John Coronado, Commercial Officer
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: John.Coronado@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: Helitech 2009
Dates: September 22-24, 2009 - Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridge

Website: http://www.helitech.co.uk/
"The premier showcase for the world's helicopter industry". No aerospace event offers you face to face contact with so many qualified buyers of helicopters, helicopter products and services, parts and accessories. And if expanding into global markets is important to you, Helitech offers you a world of opportunity, with visitors from all over the world.

Name of Event: Farnborough International Airshow
Dates: July 19-25, 2010 - Farnborough Aerodrome

Website: http://www.farnborough.com
Farnborough International Airshow is the biggest, most internationally attended aerospace event in the world - a globally renowned showcase of aerospace equipment and technology. It provides the perfect venue for the world's civil and military aerospace suppliers and their customers to meet and discuss, finalise and announce their business transactions.

Apparel

For more details on these events, please contact:
Marcella Marcheso, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Marcella.Marcheso@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: MODA UK & MODA MENSWEAR, MODA FOOTWEAR & MODA ACCESSORIES
Dates: August 9-11, 2009 - NEC, Birmingham

Website: http://www.moda-uk.co.uk/
Moda 2009 is your opportunity to see the best of the season’s collections from womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories all under one roof. It is the most comprehensive trade fashion event in the UK.

Building & Construction

For more details on these events, please contact:
Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Cheryl.Withers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: 100% Detail
Dates:
September 24-27, 2009 - Earls Court London
Web site: http://www.100percentdetail.co.uk
100% Details gives visitors the opportunity to connect with over 150 exhibitors presenting the latest, innovative building products and materials.  Exhibitors are selected under the guidance of a multi-disciplinary industrial advisory panel ensuring that visitors are presented with a carefully edited show where they will see a mix of innovative and high quality products that are of interest to them.  100% Detail takes place alongside 100% Design, 100% Lighting, 100% Materials, and 100% Futures.

Name of Event: Interbuild
Dates: October 18-21, 2009 - NEC, Birmingham

Website: www.interbuild.com
The UKs largest building and construction event for industry professionals.  Product categories include roofing, lighting and electrical, bathrooms, security and fire prevention, and commercial vehicles.

Name of Event: Ecobuild
Dates: March 2-4, 2010 - Earls Court London

Website: http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/
Ecobuild is the UKs only event dedicated to sustainable design and construction.  It attracts hundreds of suppliers of green building products and services and brings together professionals from all parts of the construction sector.  Ecobuild will take place at Earls Court alongside Regenex, Futurebuild, Regenex and Building for Health.

Defense

For more details on these events, please contact:
John Coronado, Commercial Officer
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: John.Coronado@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: Defence Systems and Equipment International (DSEi) 2009
Dates: September 8-11, 2009 - ExCel London
Website: http://www.dsei.co.uk
This tri-service event combines exhibits and equipment demonstrations with warship visits and an extensive conference program. It is a place for the world's defense suppliers and their customers to meet and conduct business.

Education & Training

For more details on these events, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Program Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Chrystal.Denys@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: HR Software Show
Dates: June 17-18, 2009 - Olympia London

Website: www.cipd.co.uk/hrss
The HR Software Show gathers all the leading suppliers of HR technology under one roof providing you with practical advice and solutions to your workplace issues.

Name of Event: The Educational Technology Show (BETT)
Dates: January 13-16, 2010 - Olympia London

Website: http://www.bettshow.com
BETT is the world’s largest educational technology event.

Name of Event: The Education Show
Dates: March 4-6, 2010- NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.education-show.com
The Education Show is the UK’s largest showcase of educational resources of all kinds. It enables educators to see what is new, try out resources and take part in free CPD so that they can teach and manage learning more effectively.

Energy

For more details on these events, please contact:
Richard Stanbridge, Senior Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Richard.Stanbridge@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX 2009)
Dates: May 19-21, 2009 - Birmingham NEC

Website: http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/page.cfm/Link=32/t=m/goSection=20
Sustainabilitylive! brings together the successful ET&ES, ICU, NEMEX and IWEX exhibitions. Focusing on the environmental, land remediation, energy and water sectors respectively, the event stages conferences, seminars and networking with industry achievement and excellence recognised at the Industry Achievement Awards ceremonies. If you take an interest in environment, water, land, energy or sustainability issues then Sustainabilitylive! an event you cannot afford to miss.  The business opportunities are endless.

Name of Event: “All-Energy” Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition 2009
Dates: May 20-21, 2009 - Aberdeen AEEC

Website: www.all-energy.co.uk
The All-Energy exhibition and conference is the UK’s largest event devoted to renewable energy.  It s highly relevant to companies actively involved in all areas of the renewable energy industry - wind (onshore and offshore), wave, tidal, hydro, hydrogen and fuel cells, solar and biofuels.

Name of Event: Energy Solutions Expo 2009
Dates: October 7-8, 2009 - London Olympia

Website: www.energy-expo.info
Energy Solutions Expo is the UK’s fastest growing energy event.  It provides the information, insight and solutions that businesses need to confront the energy challenge. Over 100 innovative exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, more than 35 hours of seminar content, networking and innovation galore mean that this is the event for anyone concerned with clean, efficient and sustainable energy consumption in the corporate world.

Environmental Technologies

For more details on these events, please contact:
Sara Jones, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Sara.Jones@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: Sustainability Live 2009
Dates: May 19-21, 2009 - Birmingham NEC

Website: http://www.sustainabilitylive.com/
Sustainabilitylive! brings together the successful ET&ES, ICU, NEMEX and IWEX exhibitions. Focusing on the environmental, land remediation, energy and water sectors respectively, the event stages conferences, seminars and networking with industry achievement and excellence recognised at the Industry Achievement Awards ceremonies. If you take an interest in environment, water, land, energy or sustainability issues then Sustainabilitylive! an event you cannot afford to miss.  The business opportunities are endless.

Franchising

For more details on these events, please contact:
Marcella Marcheso, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Marcella.Marcheso@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: The Franchise Show
Dates: February 12- 13 , 2010 - ExCel London

Website: http://www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk/
"Franchising, covering over 75 industries, is a tried and tested way of working for yourself, but not by yourself. Come see hundreds of exhibitors and attend dozens of free seminars designed for potential franchisees, those looking to franchise their business, as well as franchisors."

Healthcare

For more details on these events, please contact:
Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Cheryl.Withers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: Naidex 2009
Dates: April 28-30, 2009 - NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.naidex.co.uk
Naidex is the UK’s number one event for the national homecare and disability market.

Name of Event: L.A.B. 2009 - Int'l Analysis Bio & Lab Equipment Conf & Exbn
Dates: October 27-29, 2009 - NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.lab-uk.co.uk
No other trade fair for analysis, bio and laboratory equipment is quite so ideal for improving knowledge transfer and building trade relations in Europe, and only L.A.B. - the trade fair and conference for analysis, bio and laboratory equipment in the UK - has been conceived with the entire English-speaking market in mind.

Name of Event: BDTA Dental Showcase
Dates: November 12-14, 2009 - NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.dentalshowcase.com
BDTA is the UK's premier dental exhibition.  Those who have visited Showcase before know just what a superb opportunity it is to see the latest technologies, equipment and sundries all displayed conveniently under one roof and to talk to sales professionals directly. The BDTA has put together a show that is intended to be both educational and enjoyable and to provide a valuable resource for every member of the dental team.

Name of Event: Natural Products Europe
Dates: April 11-12, 2010 - Olympia London

Website: http://www.naturalproducts.co.uk
Natural and Organic Products Europe is the largest trade event of its type in the UK. Now in its thirteenth year the show has matured along with the industry into a professional platform where the whole of the natural and organic sector meets every year to create, develop and secure business.

Industrial

For more details on these events, please contact:
Richard Stanbridge, Senior Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Richard.Stanbridge@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov   

Name of Event: MACH 2010
Dates: June 7-11, 2010 - NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.mach2010.com/
MACH is the UK’s premier manufacturing technologies event, encompassing metalcutting and metalforming machine tools along with all ancillary and related products and services.

Information Technology & Communications

For more details on these events, please contact:
Andrew Williams, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0417
Email: Andrew.Williams@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: Internet World
Dates: April 28-30, 2009 - Earls Court, London

Website: http://www.internetworld.co.uk/
"No other event is as wide, as deep and as informative as Internet World. Whatever your needs or concerns in today’s fast-paced, fast-evolving digital business age, Internet World has you covered. Nothing else covers as many essential topics in one place at one time. Here you will find a snapshot of the key areas covered from the 2008 show, including all the relevant seminars, exhibitors and even buyer’s guides, white papers and other useful information. In short, it’s all you need to understand about each topic. Everything you need to make informed strategic buying decisions."

Name of Event: Data Storage Expo
Dates: October 14-15, 2009 - InterContinental London Park Lane, London

Website: http://www.storage-expo.com
Storage Expo, the UK’s definitive event for data storage, information and content management, provides the opportunity to compare the most comprehensive range of solutions and meet all the leading UK suppliers. With the sheer rate of data growth, organizations increasingly have to look at how they store, manage and protect all kinds of information and data, from its creation, through to archiving and final destruction. Storage Expo focuses on the most effective tools and methods to meet the storage, information and content management needs of UK businesses.

Name of Event: E Commerce Expo 2009
Dates: October 20-21, 2009 - Olympia, London

Website: http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk
E Commerce Expo is positioned to address the processes, technologies and services that surround the e-commerce transaction - acquisition, conversion, fulfilment and customer retention. With over 150 exhibiting companies and over 60 education sessions to choose from, E Commerce Expo is a must for anyone with an interest in e-commerce - whether just getting started or a seasoned multi channel retailer.

Name of Event: Smartphone 2009
Dates: October 27-28, 2009 - Earls Court, London

Website: http://www.smartphoneshow.com
the Smartphone Show continues to bring together the leaders and visionaries shaping the future of mobile. The focus this year is on: exploring innovation from technology and business model perspectives, and highlighting successful journeys from concept to cash; looking ahead at the ground-breaking technology powering the devices of tomorrow; and the development tools and support needed to build the future of mobile.

Name of Event: Data Centres Europe
Dates: TBD  2010 - Olympia, London

Website: http://www.datacentres.com/dce/
Data Centres Europe is the leading content-driven event for the sector in the EMEA region, providing market insight, an outstanding networking experience and a premier showcase for data centre technologies and solutions.

Marine

For more details on these events, please contact:
Sara Jones, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Sara.Jones@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov   

Name of Event: Southampton Boat Show
Dates: September 11-20, 2009 - Mayflower Park, Southampton

Website: www.southamptonboatshow.com
This show boasts one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas.  In 2008 visitors were treated to a bumper year with over 600 exhibitors and more than 1,000 boats on display, ranging from 1.5m dinghies to 37m tri-deck motor yachts.   In 2009 organisers hope to build on this success and make this year's show the biggest yet.  

Name of Event: London Boat Show
Dates: January 8-17, 2010 - Excel, London

Website: http://www.londonboatshow.com/
The London Boat Show will be back for its 56th year.  The Show will feature around 650 exhibitors, over 1000 boats and too many brands to mention, making it the largest collection of marine based products in London.

Publishing

For more details on these events, please contact:
Stewart Gough, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Stewart.Gough@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: London Book Fair
Dates: TBD 2010 - Earls Court Exhibition Centre

Website: http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk
The London Book fair is the global publishing community's leading spring forum for booksellers, publishers, librarians and book production services worldwide. Ideally timed to provide you with a concentrated 3-day trading and educational platform offering access to the world's books, real business contacts and shared knowledge. Everything you need to compete effectively in today's fast paced marketplace.

Safety/Security

For more details on these events, please contact:
Andrew Williams, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Andrew.Williams@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: International Firex 2009
Dates: May 11-14, 2009 - NEC Birmingham

Website: http://www.internationalfirex.co.uk/index.html
International Firex showcases the very best manufacturers and distributors of the fire protection, fire prevention and fire fighting products and services every two years.

Name of Event: The Emergency Services Show
Dates: September 13, 2009 - Hullavington Airfield, Wiltshire

Website: http://www.theemergencyservicesshow.com
From terrorist incidents to floods, fires and road traffic accidents, most civil emergencies call for multi agency collaboration. The Emergency Services Show 2009 is the definitive event for promoting multi agency collaboration within the UK’s emergency services.

Travel & Tourism

For more details on these events, please contact:
Stewart Gough, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0419
Email: Stewart.Gough@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Name of Event: World Travel Market
Dates: November 9-12, 2009 - Excel, London

Website: www.wtmlondon.com
World Travel Market (WTM) is the largest travel trade show in the UK and is universally recognized as one of the major travel events in the world. Located at ExCel, London’s prestigious exhibition center, WTM regularly attracts over 40,000 trade visitors, including 5,000 exhibitors from over 200 countries. The U.S. Commercial Service offers U.S. suppliers the opportunity to showcase their products through a Product Literature Center (PLC) at our WTM booth. This catalog show will appeal to the many US travel suppliers (for example attractions and hotels and smaller state tourism offices and convention and visitor bureaus with no UK represenation,) and that could not otherwise afford to fly to the UK or pay for an individual booth at WTM. It is an extremely cost effective way to reach the many international tour operators who visit the U.S. Department of Commerce’s booth. For further details, please contact Stewart Gough (contact details above).