Apex Expo Attendance Drops, But Outlook Doesn't PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chelsey Drysdale   
Friday, 08 March 2013 14:54

SAN DIEGOIPC Apex Expo 2013 brought 4,568 conference and exhibit attendees from 42 countries, compared to 4,915 in 2012.

The San Diego-based exhibition attracted 8,598 total visitors, including attendees and exhibitor personnel, IPC says. This compares to the 8,963 total reported last year.

The association said 130,340 sq. ft. of show floor space was consumed this year by some 425 exhibitors, up from 407 in 2012.

More than 90% of post-show survey respondents this year said the show met or exceeded their top objectives. In addition, more than 75% of respondents indicated that attending the show influences their buying decisions throughout the year.

In 2014, IPC Apex Expo moves to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Mar. 25–27.


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