Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

requested, this team will enter the user’s relevant data on the online portal. Based on these suggestions, suitable appointments are then worked out for Ambiente. Without spending much time, visitors and exhibitors now have good opportunities to obtain new business and launch new projects. Events The dynamic nature of the consumer goods industry is clearly reflected in the programme highlights of Ambiente. Numerous exhibitions, special presentations, competitions and events demonstrate the diverse range of factors that will shape the future. Benefit from the insights of industry experts. Ambiente will take a look into the future at the Ambiente Academy. Lectures from well-known industry experts explore how the consumer goods industry will develop. Meet numerous interesting speakers and engage in discussions with colleagues. There will be numerous talks such as: Catch me if you can – how the bricks-and-mortar trade can catch its customers on February 9 th ; Sustainability in shopfitting – revitalise your business premises with upcycling on February 10 th ; and Traditional watch and jewellery trade vs. e-commerce on February 11 th . Partner country - Netherlands In 2018, the Netherlands and its lively design scene will be guests of honour in Frankfurt. A special presentation with out-of-ordinary concepts and events at the stands of Dutch exhibitors on the Monday of the fair – Partner Country Day – will showcase unconventional ideas on their way into the marketplace. Trends 2018 Experience the shapes, colours and materials that will be up and coming in the international market based on specific examples. The trends are showcased in four theme worlds by stilbüro bora.herke. palmisano, which stages them in a special presentation using exhibitor products. Here you’ll find innovations that fit precisely with your product mix. The accompanying series of lectures provides additional inspirations. The trend presentation will be in Galleria 1; while the trend lectures will take place in the Ambiente Academy in Hall 11.1 E49 daily at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm. A bit of sparkle for the soul From 9 th to 13 th February retailers will have an opportunity to compile their own exciting lifestyle and premium product line-ups in the Ambiente product group: Accessories & Jewellery. When accessories and jewellery are mentioned, many people think of luxury items. Ambiente, however, focuses on their positive impact on the human soul – and of course, there can be no doubt about the wholesome psychological impact of It Bags, pearl earrings and linen scarves. At Ambiente, both innovative and traditional products can be found in the sectors Genuine and Fashion Jewellery, Personal Accessories, Fashion, Bags and Leatherware in Hall 9.2 with more than 14,000 square metres of gross exhibition space. They will include, for instance, Les Georgettes, a French manufacturer of modifiable bracelets and rings, the German craft studio Sonnenleder with handbags and other items made from fine leather, and Ebarrito, an Italian manufacturer of lifestyle bags. g For further information about the show, please visit the website ambiente.messefrankfurt.com ambiente giftfocus 73 ambiente