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News & Events Archidex 15 continues its ascent in Asia Strong growth and support recorded for region’s most successful annual industry trade exhibition. HELD FROM 12 to 15 August at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, the exhibition drew 550 local and international exhibitors with 1,300 booths, and 33,900 highly targeted industry professional and trade visitors from 70 countries that encompassed a total of 16,000 architects, interior designers, engineers and others. The volume of business transactions conducted over the show is expected to exceed well over RM1bil. ARCHIDEX is jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. Since its introduction in 2000, ARCHIDEX has enjoyed phenomenal success and steady growth. It is widely recognised as a leading event that draws together South East Asia’s fraternity of architects, interior designers, developers, urban planners, engineers, academicians, students and various related industry professionals. “We are heartened to note that overall this year’s ARCHIDEX has grown stronger and is influential platform for exhibitors 34 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz to establish and expand their business and presence in Malaysia and the regional market. We’ve received positive response from our exhibitors and our sponsors have expressed interest to return to sponsor again next year”, said Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. ARCHIDEX is held concurrently with the annual Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) and PAM Convention,