Lumejet has doubled its stand size at the event following the Ipex Open Day on 20 November at the exhibition's new home at the ExCeL London.
The day was an opportunity for over 250 delegates, including prospective and current exhibitors, media and other key players from across the industry, to get an overview of the show, network with fellow exhibitors and some of the event's associate partners. Attendees were provided with an in-depth presentation on the latest developments and features of Ipex 2014, with insights into the World Print Summit, Future Innovations area, Inspiration Avenue, Eco Zone, Master Classes, Make-Ready Challenge and the co-located, inaugural Cross Media Production event.
After the event update from Ipex 2014 event director Trevor Crawford, attendees were provided with essential tools to ensure they maximise their exhibition return on investment (ROI). The morning's proceedings were brought to a close by Ipex 2014 president and St Ives CEO Patrick Martell, before a venue tour and an Emirates Air Line cable car ride over to the O2 arena - the future home of Ipex After Hours.
Among those commenting positively on the day was Miles Bentley, commercial director, Lumejet: "The event was run very professionally, and we came away happy that Informa is putting a huge effort into making Ipex 2014 a very relevant show for today's industry. The Ipex team is working extremely hard to not only to drive footfall, but also to support the exhibitors. In fact, we are so confident that the show will be a great success that we have doubled our floor space."
Sidney Bob, chairman of the BAPC, added: "The Ipex Open Day was an excellent event with something for everyone. I have the impression that optimism has returned and there is a very warm feeling towards Ipex."
Trevor Crawford, event director, Ipex 2014, concluded: “The feedback on what Ipex is aiming to achieve has been overwhelmingly positive, in both the direction of the event, the features, its content programme and the move to the ExCeL in London. The relationship between Ipex and the print industry is symbiotic, and fortunately for both, the tide is turning. We can't wait to see it all in action."