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Tube Products International July 2011
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 NGOs
and businesses, including Pierre
Boulet-Desbareau from Médecins Sans
Frontières, Mike Goodhand from The
British Red Cross, Amjid Illahi from
Islamic Relief Worldwide and Phillip
Hoare from Sightsavers International.
Centaur Exhibitions
– UK
