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Industry N ews
New event
targets
suppliers of
construction
SUPPLIERS of construction products and
services can take advantage of a new
exhibition for the humanitarian sector, held
in Brussels from 19 to 20 October 2011.
Aimed at helping to improve the
delivery of aid, AidEx will consist of an
exhibition, conference, demonstrations
and workshops. It will provide suppliers
of construction with a unique platform
to engage directly with buyers from
governmental and intergovernmental
agencies and NGOs.
Event director Nicholas Rutherford
explained why the introduction of AidEx
arrives at a pivotal time in the current
climate: “Increasing economic pressure,
combined with a growing scrutiny of
foreign aid, has meant the humanitarian
aid community must achieve its most
effective deployment of budgets to
date. This is the perfect opportunity for
companies that supply services to the
humanitarian aid sector to get in front
of decision-makers and showcase their
latest products.”
AidEx will feature displays of equipment
at set intervals throughout the two day
event, with demonstrations on how to
operate radios, build temporary structures
and use water pumps, enabling visitors
to learn about the latest aid-related
products, technologies and services.
In addition, AidEx will provide delegates
with learning opportunities through
conferences, workshops and seminars.
Conferences will explore the latest issues
in policy, funding and sourcing, such as
transparency, use of local suppliers and
advances in communications technology.
Workshops will cover practical
applications of techniques, including rules
and regulations relating to funding and
training on logistics.
AidEx is committed to helping
professionals within the international aid
community work more closely together.
Ensuring that the needs of the whole
community are met, the organisers
have set up a steering committee to
guide event content. Members include
key representatives from leading
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Stand space is still available at the
event, and companies that are interested
in exhibiting should contact Nicholas
Rutherford at Centaur Exhibitions. Further
information, including a list of confirmed
exhibitors, can be found at the event’s
website.
Centaur Exhibitions – UK
Tel: +44 20 7970 6527
Fax: +44 20 7970 6508
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