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Vision Expo West Increases Attendance |
International
Vision Expo show management released audited attendance and
demographic figures for International Vision Expo West,
which took place in Las Vegas from Oct. 3 to 6, 2007. This
year’s total show attendance, which includes exhibit hall
visitors and conference attendees, totaled 13,210.
“International Vision Expo continues to grow and thrive as
the single most relevant event for the entire ophthalmic
community,” said Tom Loughran, event director for show
manager Reed Exhibitions. “And, specifically, the
attendance growth in the continuing education program
solidifies the Vision Expo position as the largest CE
provider in the U.S.”
In 2007, the final audited figures show 4,471 conference
participants and 8,681 exhibit hall attendees. The overall
attendance of 13,210 represents a slight increase over the
2006 total of 13,180.
“While the switch to early October dates provided
challenges on some fronts, overall we are pleased with the
solid attendance.” said Deborah Malakoff, vice president
trade shows, Vision Council of America. “Vision Expo West
will be in this new time frame for the 2008 and 2009 events.
We are committed to Las Vegas and are working with our
partners to strengthen the event for both attendees and
exhibitors.”
The audit revealed that 38 percent of attendance represents
the Pacific region; and 15 percent is from the Mountain
region—followed closely by 13 percent of overall
attendance from outside the U.S. The remainder, 34 percent,
represents the eastern and Midwestern sections of the U.S.
The full audit report for International Vision Expo West is
available online at www.visionexpowest.com. |
