Koelnmesse to Launch Digital Imaging and Photography Show in Singapore By Shutterbug Staff May 16, 2007 — Koelnmesse will launch the first specialized imaging and photography show in South-East-Asia and The Pacific region – Imaging Expo Singapore incorporating P.I.X - Photo Imaging X-change 2007. The event will be held 2-4 November 2007 and acts as a trade and educational platform that merges artwith the technology of imaging and photography.

With the focus on communicating the latest trends and technology in imaging and photography for the region, Imaging Expo Singapore is a trade fair comprising of 8,000 sqm of exhibition space at Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The trade fair will provide a launching pad for major brands into South-East-Asia and The Pacific. Visitors for the exhibition include trade visitors, dealers, studio owners, publishing professionals, professional photographers, and photography and videography enthusiasts.

P.I.X - Photo Imaging X-change is comprised of conferences, seminars and classes for anyone interested in imaging and photography. The multi-tracked conference features business-related seminars with key members of the photo and imaging industries, classes by renowned photographers, photography workshops tailored for different skill levels and niches, photo safaris to iconic spots in Singapore, photo competitions, photo salons and photographer awards. There will also be a Photo Editors & Chief Photographers Summit where world-renowned photographers will be on-hand to share their expertise and experience. Visitors will get an overview of the imaging market with a chance to learn and use the latest equipment as well as receive customized information on business improvement and professional photography techniques.

This event is modeled after photokina in Cologne, Germany, the world’s most important imaging and photography trade fair which showcased 1,579 exhibitors and drew over 162,000 visitors from 157 countries last year. The big names from the imaging and photography sector were all present at the trade fair, including Casio, Canon, Epson, Fuji, Hewlett Packard, Kodak, Leica, Nikon, Nokia, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony. Among the major first-time exhibitors were Apple and CeWe Color, Europe's largest photofinisher.

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