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18 C o-located Paperworld India, C orporate Gifts Show and Interior Lifestyle India presented by Ambiente India slated for March 2021 Set to take place after a hiatus of one year due to the pandemic, the co-located Paperworld India, Corporate Gifts Show and Interior Lifestyle India, presented by Ambiente India, are now set to bring the industry back for business to connect with suppliers of the consumer goods segment in March 2021. While 2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year bringing economic activity to a near standstill, there is a clear indication of optimism within India, with signs of economic revival despite near-term challenges. Therefore, the 2021 edition of co-located fairs will undoubtedly be marked in trade calendars with three days of face-to-face business networking allowing buyers and suppliers to meet in-person, sign deals and source solutions for the ‘new normal’ demand. Moreover, bringing school, office, home décor, houseware and corporate gifting suppliers together, the advantage of the co- located fairs Paperworld India, Corporate Gifts Show and Interior Lifestyle India will present a single-sourcing business platform to re-start trade discussions and return confidence in the market. Initially slated to take place in January 2021 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, the co-located fairs are now set to take place from 11 – 13 March 2021 at the same venue. Scheduled in the first quarter of the year, the new dates bring in ease of planning, preparation and participation for all stakeholders. Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Pvt, said, “The decision of the strategic re-organisation of the consumer goods shows in India was to create synergy and mutual collaboration – the need for which is being felt now more than ever. The industry is geared up to take on 2021 and this will be the convergence point for the sector. Mr Minesh Modi, Director, Netlink Solutions (India) said, “The Indian consumer goods industry has been reeling under the negative impact since the onset of the pandemic, and for us it was even more important to bring the industry together on a much-awaited ordering platform. We are looking forward to welcoming the entire industry for a safe, successful and highly productive show in 2021.” Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld trade fair to held as joint event in 2021, named International Consumer Goods Show Messe Frankfurt has announced that the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld trade fairs will be held as a joint event under the name International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition in Frankfurt am Main from 17 th -20 th April, 2021 as a one-off. The live event will be supplemented by targeted digital offerings from the Consumer Goods Digital Days. Due to the merger, the new date and the hybrid character of the event, new business-enhancing synergy effects for the entire industry will result under the current pandemic conditions. According to a press release, “The B2B events that have taken place again in recent weeks have proven one thing: trade fairs can be successfully implemented with a comprehensive safety concept. However, the preparation of international trade fairs also includes the fact that exhibitors must now commission trade fair service providers. Around 85 percent of exhibitors at Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld come to Frankfurt from abroad.” Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, says, “From large sections of the international consumer goods industry, there is a desire to hold Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Paperworld 2021. Many companies hope that their presence at the fair will give their business a boost after the re-start of the economy. We feel more committed than ever to this necessity.” Due to the continuing travel restrictions for international travellers, a later date in April 2021 offers exhibitors greater planning safety. For the first time, this new live trade fair will be flanked by the digital offerings of the Consumer Goods Digital Days. The purely digital offerings of Creativeworld will also be on display here, which will not be held as a live event in 2021. “The trend-oriented order cycles of the consumer goods industry require an annual event at the beginning of the year. The merging of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld at the new time under the name of International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition offers all participants the opportunity for business meetings, ordering and networking in Frankfurt and is the best answer to the current challenges,” explains Stephan Kurzawski, member of the Management of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. Also new in 2021 are the expanded digital offerings, which will be held for the first time and run concurrently with the live trade fair under the name Consumer Goods Digital Days. Building on the pillars of matchmaking, live streaming and knowledge transfer, as well as Nextrade, exhibitors and visitors alike will have the opportunity to network, find inspiration and place orders directly parallel to and beyond the presence event. Kurzawski explains, “With our new digital offering, we offer exhibitors and buyers onsite and online the best prerequisites for achieving their sales, marketing and thus their corporate goals. It is an investment that we are making in the conviction that we will continue to be the best partner for business encounters in the future.” With Nextrade, the development for digital additions for trade fairs was set before COVID-19. The B2B marketplace for the home and living industry has been available all year round as a 24/7 order platform since 2019. During the International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition, virtual showrooms for the product segments of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will be added to the range. HARROGATE CHRISTMAS & GIFT FAIR MOVES TO FEBRUARY The Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair has announced a new date for 2021. The show, which is the highlight of the year for buyers from numerous sectors including department stores, garden centres, tourist attraction outlets and independent gift retailers, recently announced its relocation to the Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) due to Harrogate Convention Centre being used as a Nightingale Hospital. The event will now take place from Saturday 27 th February to Wednesday 3 rd March, 2021. For more information, visit the website at www.harrogatefair.com