Confex 2008 - Buzz & business

Velvet Software attended Confex 2008 at Earl's Court meeting with new and existing client for another successive year; 2008 is Velvet's 5th year at the show and each year it gets better!

In 2008 the vast majority of UK destinations exhibiting at the show have at least one of Velvet Software's products most have two or more. The opportunity of meeting with our clients is the main attraction of the exhibition - meeting with other industry colleagues under the same room is invaluable.

Stands of note were the illuminated Yorkshire South - a modern imaginative design offering plenty of seating combining open access and seated areas, Marketing Manchester with their raised bar areas at each end of the stand and Newcastle Gateshead with their welcoming open stand in a prominent corner location.

"It's great to be able to meet with all clients in one venue", commented Tim Clark. "There's nothing quite like meeting with clients and listening to their needs, discussing new ideas and updating them in person". Velvet Software attend a number of industry exhibitions each year in addition to hosting ChUG (Chaser User Group) meetings annually. From 2008 there will be two ChUG meetings per year - a Summer ChUG and an Autumn / Spring session.

Many well respected industry figures were present including Joanna Aspin and Mike Lyons in the Help and Advice Centre. Seasoned exhibitors such as Black Country's Pauline Jones were in fine form with imaginative stands and new venue directories to hand. We hope that the show is a success for each destination and look forward to reading the post event reviews. If initial impressions are to be a true indicator, it looks as if Confex 2008 will be a great success for many.