Electrical Contracting News (ECN) August 2017 | Page 12

ED & I EXPO

ED & I EXPO

ED & I : THE UK ’ S NEW NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TRADE SHOW

Register for free at www . edandiexpo . com : Birmingham NEC , September 6th-7th , 2017 .

Make sure you put the dates in your diary as the UK ’ s only national show for covering the electrical and wider electrotechnical industry takes place at Birmingham ’ s NEC – offering huge benefits for those who attend .

This new national event designed to provide a business nexus for contractors and industry stakeholders comes to the world-famous NEC in Birmingham this September . Electrical Design and Install Expo ( ED & I ) has been created by experienced and successful trade show organiser , All Things Media ( ATM ), which delivers successful trade events into the entertainment , automation and audiovisual categories . The show is free to attend and headline sponsor for the event is the Electrical Contractors ’ Association ( ECA ).
Steve Bratt , CEO of the ECA , says , ‘ The ECA is very pleased to be working with ATM on the ED & I Expo , which presents a unique opportunity for designers , installers , suppliers and manufacturers from across the industry , as well as showcasing what the industry has to offer to important clients and specifiers .’
At the show , contractors as well as specifiers and buyers will be able to interact with a large number of relevant companies who will be offering a chance to learn more about their latest products and services for the commercial and domestic installation markets . The show will offer many launches , special offers and unique demonstrations from manufacturers , distributors and service providers . ED & I has gained support from some of the biggest names in the business with the Scolmore
Group acting as Platinum Sponsors and Schneider Electric and Hotcost acting as Gold Sponsors . Exhibitors will cover a huge spectrum of products , applications and services , so every visitor will find something of importance to their business .
ED & I will also present an opportunity for learning and education , with a complete programme of seminars that will equip visitors with the knowledge to move their company forward in terms of technology and legislation compliance . The ECA has taken the lead on providing a programme of seminars drawing on its considerable expertise and experience to tackle head on the major issues facing the electrical industry . Subjects covered will include compliance , as well as looking at new business opportunities and challenges too . Panel discussions will also take place , covering subjects such as the 18th Edition of Wiring Regulations .
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