 Atlanta
– April 5, 2012 - Exponation, LLC, which produces Digital
Signage Expo® (DSE), the world’s largest International
Tradeshow and Conference dedicated exclusively to digital signage,
interactive
technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), has just confirmed
that
their ninth event presented in Las Vegas last month was in fact the
largest and
most successful show staged to date.
The Conference and Trade Show, which ran March 6-9, drew 4,024 qualified attendees plus a total of 1,576 exhibitor attendees, an increase of 9% over 2011. Qualified attendees included end users, systems integrators, advertising and marketing professionals. End users were the largest attendee category. The show floor offered 62,440 net square feet of exhibit space, representing a 4% increase vs. last year’s show. International attendance was 21.4% of total attendance, with professionals from 69 different countries on the show floor. Total international attendance increased 25% vs. 2011 as the international digital signage community recognized DSE as a “must see” event. Hotel & Casino operators reported that they encountered others who were also high quality decision-makers from a broad variety of end-user business categories, a profile that has become a hallmark of this leading international event since its inception in 2004. Attendees commented: “DSE was a great learning experience for hospitality professionals who are looking to get into or learn more about digital signage. DSE had new and cutting-edge technologies that help capture your audience. The WOW parts of the show for me were the 3D displays and life-like holograms.” Chet Patel, Director Information Technology, Disney Swan & Dolphin Hotels “The great thing about DSE is that the show continues to reflect the dynamic growth of our ever evolving industry.” Randy Dearborn, Vice President, Multimedia @Guest Technology, MGM Resorts International Chris Gibbs, President of Exponation, LLC said, “We are strongly encouraged by last month’s strong attendance, the business activity that has resulted and the bright future that it represents for our industry. We are already planning DSE 2013 which will be our tenth anniversary show and look forward to making it even more effective for all our attendees and exhibitors.” Mark your calendar now: Digital Signage Expo® 2013, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo and Digital Content Show, is scheduled for February 25-March 1, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To reserve exhibit space contact Jeanne Phillips, (770) 649-0300, Ext 16. Or, for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net. About Digital Signage Expo Digital Signage Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world’s largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive technology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Launched in 2004, DSE was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional end user attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as retail, restaurant, healthcare, education, hospitality and transportation, as well as other key stakeholders, including advertising executives, brand marketers and systems integrators. Close to 180 exhibitors feature technology and services including hardware, software, network, delivery and content from around the globe. DSE also offers the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital out-of-home educational program anywhere in the world, with more than 100 educators and the largest variety of educational opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional re-certification in eight educational tracks. The 2012 program was comprised of 13 pre- and post-show educational events, 32 seminars, 40 targeted Industry Vertical Discussion Groups and over 42 free presentations staged in three on-floor theaters. |