Gulf Coatings Show 2023 with 50 percent more visitors
The second Gulf Coatings Show, which took place from October 9 to 11, 2023 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE, came to a successful close. The show attracted over 1,800 trade visitors and recorded a remarkable increase in attendance of over 50 percent.
As the only event for the coatings industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, the Gulf Coatings Show 2023 cemented its status as a pre-eminent industry event. Attendees were offered a wealth of industry knowledge, innovative technologies and networking opportunities, making the show the premier destination for coatings industry professionals. Over 50 prominent brands exhibited at the show, including Advisory Board members Ashland and Wilhelm Niemann Maschinenfabrik, as well as other industry leaders such as BYK, VMA Getzmann, Clariant and Eastman. The presence of these brands underscored the importance of the show and the industry's commitment to the Gulf Coatings Show. The conference program with over 30 presentations by 25 international speakers offered a platform for exchange and networking at a high level.
In addition to the conference, the matchmaking and hosted buyer program facilitated interactions and business collaborations. Matthias Janz, Director Trade Shows at Vincentz Network, commented: "The Gulf Coatings Show has proven once again that it is an epicenter of the coatings industry and offers exceptional value through its extensive content and networking opportunities." Looking back on the event, Thimo Holst, Director of the Gulf Coatings Show at Nürnberg Messe Group, said: "The positive response from exhibitors and visitors and attendees is a testament to the Gulf Coatings Show's commitment to promoting industry networking. The show continues to evolve and meet the ever-changing needs of the industry." Both exhibitors and visitors praised the exceptional quality of the Gulf Coatings Show and emphasized its unique position as an industry event that is by and for the industry. The next edition of the Gulf Coatings Show is in 2025.
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