Integrated Systems Events has confirmed that a wave of Chinese exhibitors have cancelled participation at ISE 2020, although the number that have withdrawn so far is less than 20% of companies from this country. ISE's exhibitor lists report that there are 256 companies based in China with stands at the…
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LG cancels participation in ISE 2020 amid virus fears
LG has unexpectedly cancelled participation in ISE 2020. The shock executive decision was made this morning at the company's Korea headquarters out of concern for customer and employee safety. Some of the company's key industry contacts have been notified but no public statement has been made yet. LG has also…
Magewell leaves China-based staff at home for ISE
Magewell has announced that its stand at ISE will be staffed by representatives from European and American representatives, with no one from the company's Chinese headquarters travelling to the show. Visitors to the show will still be able to get their questions answered and see demonstrations from experienced staff, as…
ROE Visual leaves China-based staff at home for ISE
ROE Visual has decided to take only its international team to ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, and leave the team located at its headquarters in Shenzhen at home. In a statement, the company said that while much remains uncertain regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus and official bodies and ISE are…
ISE urges sick people to stay away from 2020 show
ISE has urged anyone who does not feel well or has any health-threatening symptoms at all that might put exhibitors and guests at risk to seek medical advice and refrain from travelling. In the latest of a new series of daily statements on the fast-moving novel coronavirus public health emergency,…
InfoComm China postponed as virus death toll rises
Beijing InfoComm China 2020 has been postponed in the wake of concern about the impact of the novel coronavirus. The show was due to take place from 26-28 March. A statement from the organisers said new dates will be announced as soon as possible. The statement from InfoCommAsia Ptd Ltd:…
ISE predicts Chinese attendance will go down
ISE has issued a statement in which it said that it expected a reduced presence from Chinese visitors, given that many airlines are cancelling flights to and from China. Organisers of the industry's biggest trade show are in close liaison with Chinese exhibitors in a fast-moving situation. The statement was…
InfoComm 2020 to introduce live events experience
InfoComm 2020, the largest pro-AV show in North America, returns to Las Vegas June 13-19, 2020, and will introduce the Live Events Experience (LEX). This new show feature will present a breadth of AV technology in live events through innovative performances and provide behind-the-scenes access to an interactive tech playground…
Chinese LED trade shows postponed as virus rages
A string of AV trade shows have been postponed in China at the behest of the authorities, as the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to rage on a large scale across the country. The events affected are LED China 2020 Shenzhen and the concurrent Entertainment Design Expo 2020, Commercial Integration China 2020…
ISE confirms event will go ahead amid virus scare
ISE 2020 organiser Integrated Systems Events has issued a statement confirming that the 2020 show will go ahead from 10-14 February. ISE is also recommending that exhibitors and visitors follow public health advice such as using additional hand sanitisers that will be available at the RAI Amsterdam exhibition centre. The…