ASIA - Reed Exhibitions has hailed its inaugural Oceanology International China (OI China) a success with 70 per cent of exhibition floor space rebooked for 2014.
According to the organiser, 4,296 visitors visited Intex Shanghai International Exhibition Center on 3-5 September.
The event was endorsed by the Chinese Society of Oceanography Ocean Observation Technology Branch and is claimed to be the only forum in Asia to bring industry, academia and government together to share knowledge and improve strategies for measuring, protecting and operating in the ocean, with 190 exhibitors attending from over 21 countries.
“Our new show in the long-standing Oceanology International series not only lived up to expectations, but exceeded them,” said Reed Exhibitions event director James Coleman. "With over 70 per cent of the event reserved for next year, the event has clearly demonstrated its value to exhibitors."
Reed Exhibitions held a conference programme alongside the exhibition and focused on topics including Underwater Vehicle Technology; Navigation and Positioning; Ocean Observation Systems and Instrumentation; and Offshore Survey, Geophysics and Geotechnics.
“Oceanology International China got off to a flying start with standing room only at the opening plenary session and with a collection of excellent presentations," said conference chairman Ralph Rayner.
The second show will return to Intex Shanghai International Exhibition Center on 3-5 September 2014.
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