High End 2018 Final Report Indicates High Satisfaction Among Exhibitors Albeit Less Visitors

After four successful exhibition days, the 37th High End in Munich ended on May 13. A total of 530 exhibitors (-2% compared to 538 in previous year) from 41 nations and 19,899 visitors (-7% compared to 21,412 in 20017) were counted, including 7,557 trade visitors (-6%) from throughout the world. This represented a slight decline in numbers compared to the previous year, as noted in audioXpress’ first impressions report of the High End show in Munich.

To outline the drive towards technological convergence in the pro AV and IT sectors, Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2018 will focus on integrated solutions in the areas of audio, lighting, communication, and conferencing. The Guangzhou show is expected to accommodate 1,300 exhibitors and more than 75,000 visitors in 13 themed halls (130,000 sqm), from 10 – 13 May in Area A at China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

The Saturday-evening concert by Dionne Warwick and the New Philharmonic Orchestra Frankfurt marked the end of a week of music and events. 1,803 companies from 56 countries launched their latest products during the five days of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2018. For 2019, Frankfurt Messe promises to return to a unified format, with Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound overlaping fully on all days and move closer together spatially.

CT Lab Global Media announced that its official mid-year conference and technology showcase, CE Week, will take place June 20 - 21 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The change in venue was a decision made shortly after the creation of CT Lab Global Media, a new business entity that resulted from a partnership between IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, and CE Week's promoter, NAPCO Media.