2020-12-02

DigitalPMRExpo 2020: A Successful Online Appearance with International Appeal

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

After the PMRExpo 2020 was canceled as an in-person event, organizer EW Medien und Kongresse GmbH developed a digital fair, which also received good feedback from participants and exhibitors with regard to the operational and technical implementation.

The digitalPMRExpo 2020 that took place from November 24th to 26th had a successful debut with international appeal, said EW medien. The event welcomed 2540 participants from 83 countries met at the digital fair with 29 national and international exhibitors and 27 media partners.

The exhibitors presented products and innovations from the world of professional mobile radio and security-critical communication on their digital exhibition stands. 21 speakers gave the participants an insight into current market developments and trends.

“The challenge to make digital PMRExpo a success surprised us positively. We invested many hours in the preparation of teh event and our customers were pleasantly surprised about the result. This type of trade fair made it possible to reach a greater audience. But as you can image, we still missed personal contact with our customers. In any case, it was a successful event for RFS ”, said  Lea Gahl, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS)."

After the PMRExpo 2020 was canceled as an in-person event, organizer EW Medien und Kongresse GmbH developed a digital fair, which also received good feedback from participants and exhibitors with regard to the operational and technical implementation.

"Of course we all wish that the PMRExpo can again take place in Cologne as the leading European trade fair for secure communication. And at the same time we now have an alternative digital trade fair format, which has proven itself at its premiere during the corona pandemic, ”explains Vanessa Pape, EW Medien und Kongresse GmbH.

The PMeV - Network for Secure Communication, as the sponsor of the event, is also very satisfied with digitalPMRExpo 2020.

Bernhard Klinger, Chairman of the PMeV said: “It was our major concern to offer our industry a platform this year to find out about the latest trends, products and innovations from the safer To inform communication and to further advance your business"

“With regard to the quality and quantity of exhibition, talks, discussions and networking, a digital trade fair cannot fully replace a face-to-face event. But digitalPMRExpo presented itself excellently as an alternative format in times of crisis. The number of exhibitors and participants is in a numerical relationship that is impressive. The strong internationality of the participants is also very gratifying." Klinger continued.