Technology4Business 2009 Exhibition

News is gradually coming through about the 2009 Technology4business Exhibition. April 2009 is the month but exact days have not as yet been given. The event took place in 2007 and returns for 2009 to the RDS Exhibition Centre in Dublin.

The event is basically aimed at decision makers in companies who decide on I.T. usage, needs and buying. If you want to exhibit at this event you can expect for example to see Communications Managers, HR Personnel, Marketing Managers and Support Managers, just a few of the titles covered.

Technology4Business is an exhibition which focuses on how technology can help business and the types of sectors which you can expect to find represented are:

• Software companies
• Computer Hardwware companies
• Business I.T. solutions companies

You can learn more from the officlal site at http://www.technology4business.ie/

Dublin Fashion Week 2009

A very popular event each year and one which attracts a large number of visitors to the city of Dublin is Dublin Fashion Week. The 2009 event is now very close with the dates the 16th through to the 18th February the ones to add to your calendar.

A number of exhibition stands and displays tend to be included at the event, with a number of companies involved with every aspect of the fashion industry normally present. You can expect to see manufacturers, buyers, retail outlets, importers and exporters to be present at the show.

Sponsored by Motorola, there are a number of events and shows planned as part of the overall Fashion week and a detailed list of events can be found on the Official site events page.

Other Events in Dublin this February 2009 include the Irish MotorBike and Scooter Show.

2009 Holiday World Exhibition in Belfast

The 2009 Holiday World exhibition takes place this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday (16th-18th January 2009) in King's Hall, Belfast and with a couple of hundred exhibitors signed up, the exhibition will be a large event. Exhibitors from just about every sector of travel are signed up and some names which will have exhibition stands include:

• Air New Zealand
• Aquasports
• Caribbean Collection
• UK Executive Cars
• St Lucia Tourist Board
• Park Plaza Belfast

This is one of the top Travel exhibitions in Northern Ireland each year and it is a great chance to escape the winter blues and escape vicariously for a weekend. Entrance to the show is quite inexpensive and open to the public.

For Exhibition Stands for the event you can still contact Clip Ltd

Ireland Exhibition Services

Happy New Year to you all and thank you again for all of you who have subscribed. Just to kick start 2009, before we get back into talking about the upcoming exhibitions in Ireland, the latest books, courses and venue updates, just a quick mention about Ireland Exhibition Services.

Exhibition Stands: If you attending an exhibition in Ireland then hiring a stand or buying a stand are options you have. Exhibition Stands often come as bespoke solutions and you can choose pre-build as an option often also.

Pre-Build: Pre-Build for exhibition stands means that the exhibition stand is built in full, i.e. in a warehouse, before the event and this means that you can view the stand before the event. This will help to put your mind at rest so that you know exactly how the stand will look.

Exhibition Stands Storage: is another useful service and one which sometimes proves very popular. There are a number of exhibition services available for exhibitors and whatever issue you may foresee there is normally a solution available from the main Exhibition Companies. If you have any questions about Exhibitions Management and stands in Ireland you can contact Clip Ltd Ireland.

5 Benefits to Exhibiting in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland is an excellent place to promote your business for many reasons. Below I have listed 5 of the main reasons why I think Dublin is so good.

1. Compact - Dublin is a capital city yet it is compact and all encompassing. Everything you will need will be within the centre of the city.

2. International Airport - Dublin has its own international airport and this certainly makes the city accessible from most major cities worldwide.

3. The people and social side - Working at an exhibition can be tiring after a few days and Dublin offers some great traditional pubs for relaxing in, once the exhibition is over. The people tend to be very friendly and inviting.

4. Language - International exhibitions can and do of course take place in any country and in any language. In the Western world, English does tend though to be one of the main languages used at many of the international exhibitions and Dublin offers an English speaking environment.

5. Venues - Dublin is lucky enough to have the RDS (Royal Dublin Society) Exhibition venue and this is an excellent venue with an excellent location. The venue makes Dublin an attractive exhibitions venue.

Enjoying Christmas Time

It has been a great year again in the Exhibition and Events industry with some excellent events having taken place in the last year, here in Ireland. Some of my favourites this last year were the:

• Holiday World Show 2008
• Energy Show 2008
• Wedding Journal Show

2009 promises to be just as eventful and locations such as the RDS in Dublin, King's Hall in Belfast and other smaller venues in Ireland, will be holding hundreds of events over 2009. If you are organising an event in 2009 send us the information and we'll include you for FREE on this blog. Email us at articles@clipdisplay.com

Thank you also to all of you who have emailed us in 2008 and please keep the correspondance coming. Send us your news and views on Ireland Exhibitions. Do not forget you buy Exhibitions Stands in Ireland.

Organising an Exhibition in Dublin

As well as attending trade and public exhibitions in Dublin, many of you often ask about how to go about organising an exhibition and where to get started.

One good way to get started is to touch base as soon as possible with the Exhibition Venue/s you are considering using and getting immediate feedback on facilities and costs. Many exhibition venues often have specialised staff for coordinating exhibitions management with clients and the RDS in Dublin for example can be contacted on sales@rds.ie

It can also be worth getting exhibition tips and advice and one specific consideration for organising an exhibition is time. The number of things you will need to consider will be many and the earlier you can start the planning the better. No amount of time can be too much.


If you are organising for an exhibition rather than organising the exhibition itself than that is much easier but still needs careful planning. Some companies offer exhibition stands management and can often take care of all aspects of your stand needs including design, graphics and construction.

Top Gear Live at the RDS

The Motor Show Exhibition will be one fascinating part of the 2008 Top Gear Live event at the RDS Exhibition Centre, Dublin. Taking place from today (27th through to and including the 30th November) expect to see some excellent displays from the Top gear team and some very interesting workshops and exhibits.

This show and exhibition are part of the Top Gear Live world tour. The main presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will all be attending and one of the highlights of the show will the the Theatre Show which will include some good stunts and quite amazing cars.

In terms of exhibitors, there will be a number of zones and these will include:

• Classic Cars
• The 4x4 Driving experience
• Mad Motors
• Car Accessories

This really is a marvellous show for not only fans of the TV show but also of cars in general. Expect to see the very latest in car technology accessories and models.

Exhibitions News Resources

As well as this blog aimed at the Exhibitions Industry in the UK, there are some other very useful resources online for finding out about up-coming exhibitions, industry news, jobs and exhibition stands. A few ideas below:

For UK Exhibitions news there is a wealth of information on the latest shows, courses and stands on the UK Exhibitions blog feed.

For jobs in the Exhibitions and Events industry, there are a number of useful sites in Ireland. Ones I can recommend though are: Jobs Ireland and Loadzajobs.

If you are new to the exhibitions industry and are looking to start at the beginning then there are a number fo Exhibitions and events courses you can study. The Birmingham Institute of Art and Design for example have a Masters course available in Exhibition & Events Management.

Getting around Dublin for exhibitions

For Exhibitions in Ireland many of you either travel through Dubli or are attending an exhibition in Dublin. In terms of the majoor International exhibitions the RDS in Dublin and King's Hall in Belfast are the two main venues. To focus on Dublin on this blog, some information about Dublin public transport in case helpful for those of you visiting Dublin soon.

The Luas light-rail is a tram style transport system which was introduced roughly 5 years ago and which offers routes going across Dublin. This is a great system if you are in the centre or need to get to the centre. A route map is available online.

Buses - Similar to most many major cities Dublin has an extensive bus servicend this includes a Dublin airport service. Full Dublin Routes are available online also.

The DART is the othe rmain form of transport and this is a Rapid Transport system (a small Metro style train system) and covers man y parts of central Dublin. This service is very useful for people travelling to the RDS Exhibition Centre with a stop nearby.

2009 Exhibitions in Ireland

There are some good exhibitions coming up in Ireland in 2009 and there is still time to get tickets or sign up to exhibit at these events. Below a quick look at 5 exhibitions coming up towards the start of 2009 which might be of interest.

1. The Holiday World Show takes place between the 23rd and 25th January (23rd Trade only) at the RDS in Dublin and this is one of Ireland’s premier holiday exhibitions in the annual calendar.

2. The Caravan and Motorhome Show in King’s Hall, Belfast is expected also to get a good turn out and this show takes place between the 16th and 18th January 2009.

3. In February 2009, the Hardware and DIY Show is a sizeable exhibition which takes place in the main hall at the RDS exhibition centre in Dublin. Covering all aspects of the garden and home, this show is always interesting.

4. Highlighted in our last blog post, the The 'Irish Motorbike & Scooter Exhibition' at the end of February is expected to be very popular and the number og exhibotr sign ups is good.

5. CATEX (Catering Equipment Association) is another large exhibition which is expected to be popular in early 2009, although this show is quite a specialised event and will more likely attract more industry people compared for example to the motorbike show.

You can keep up to date with the latest exhibitions in the RDS exhibition centre online
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The 'Irish Motorbike & Scooter Exhibition'

The 'Irish Motorbike & Scooter Exhibition' is now set for the dates 27th Feb - 1st March (inclusive) in 2009 and the event is an excellent event for everyone interested or working with motorbikes and scooters. This is a very popular event and it takes place again this year in the main exhibition centre in Dublin, the RDS.

The 2009 Irish Motorbike & Scooter Exhibition is expected to be as popular and eventful as previous years and some of the ever impressive and worthwhile things worth seeing include:

• The Purple Helmets - Watch the stunt riders perform some quite thrilling stunts.
• Wall of Death - More stunt riding worth watching.
• The mini Motos - Get involved yourself and ride around on the mini motorbikes for fun.

The interactive and display shows really add to the fun of this event. There are though also dozens of exhibitors who attend this show and many areas to do with motorbikes are covered including with engine suppliers, oil companies, bike shops and suppliers and industry reps.