Ipex Knowledge Centre draws print's organisations

The new Ipex 2010 Knowledge Centre has been greeted enthusiastically by a range of not-for-profit organisations around the world.

That is according to the Ipex 2010 exhibition organiser, IIR Exhibitions.

The Knowledge Centre is said to have been designed to heighten the visitor experience and maximise time at the event.

IIR added that the Knowledge Centre provides an information hub where visitors can seek advice from trade associations about memberships, pensions, industry accreditation, and best industry practice, as well as educational matters.

Trade bodies already confirmed to be participating in the Knowledge Centre, include the Asian Flexographic Technical Association, the Forest Stewardship Counsel (FSC), the Ghent Workgroup, the Independent Print Industries Associations (IPIA), the International Print Purchasing Standards Association (IPPSA), and the London College of Communication.

Also taking part will be the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM), the Printers Charitable Corporation, Printit., Printing Industries Association of Australia, the Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) and the Welsh Centre of Printing and Coating.

There will also be a seminar theatre in which participating organisations can book presentation slots via a centralised booking system.

The sessions will last 30 minutes and are free for visitors to attend.

The Ipex organisers will promote the Knowledge Centre feature, including the presentations globally in the run up to the event, as well as during each day at the show.

Trevor Crawford, event director for Ipex 2010, said: 'The reaction to the Knowledge Centre has been extremely positive and we're delighted with the calibre of names that have signed up to this area.

The features and initiatives at Ipex have become one of the show's cornerstones that offer opportunities for learning and finding cost-reducing and profit-making answers.

Nowhere else can visitors as easily investigate and compare, review and analyse business issues to gain that all important competitive edge.

He continued: 'All Knowledge Centre partners will receive a small exhibition pod, which is fully-equipped with furniture and electrics.

All they need to provide is someone to look after visitors and bring their own display material.

There are only a handful of pods left so we would urge other not-for-profit organisations that are interested in exhibiting to get in touch as soon as possible.

Andrew Bartlett, chairman of the IPPSA, commented: 'The Ipex 2010 Knowledge Centre is a great new idea and will be the ideal route for us to reach a wider international audience.

People, information and knowledge are companies' most valuable assets and the key to their future prosperity.

The Knowledge Centre provides the perfect platform to learn about better practices and new ways to do business.

Everyone is looking to boost their business and this area should stimulate minds and positive change.

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