Expoprotection 2020 postponed to 2021 and 2022
Expoprotection 2020 has been postponed but looks forward to welcoming visitors in both 2021 and 2022.
“As the conditions are no longer in place in 2020 to guarantee exhibitors and visitors an edition that meets the standards of the show and their expectations – the organisers say – we have decided to postpone Expoprotection to the second half of 2021: from 28 to 30 September 2021 / hall 5.2 – 5.3 / Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This edition will be exclusively dedicated to the Safety-Security and Fire Fighting sectors. It will be held on the dates initially planned for APS 2021, the Safety & Security trade show + business meetings, which it replaces. Finally, it will benefit from a “hybrid” format with, for the first time, an “Expoprotection Online” that will support the physical exhibition”.
“Expoprotection 2020 – the organisers add – France’s leading show for non-business risk prevention and risk management for organisations, local authorities and government departments, was due to run 3-5 November at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles”. At the beginning of summer, and in spite of the health crisis, Expoprotection was still planned to take place in early November, enjoying loyal support from industry trade associations, widespread backing among exhibitors, and encoura¬ging feedback from the visitor survey. The organisers have however unfortunately been forced to accept that the situation has since deteriorated.
“While the international dimension epitomises the DNA of the show – they underline from Expoprotection – the deterioration of the health situation in many parts of France, including Paris Region, has resulted in more stringent regulations and travel restrictions that make international travel difficult, or impossible, for clients, exhibitors and visitors alike”.
“Developments over recent weeks – Jean-François Sol Dourdin, Expoprotection Director, explains – have led us to conclude that the conditions are no longer in place to organise a 2020 edition able to meet the standards of an event like Expoprotection. While every precaution has been taken to prevent health risks at the show, our obligation is to guarantee exhibitors and visitors a return on investment in keeping with their expectations. We share the disappointment of all those who have stayed with us and for whom Expoprotection was to be a major tool in revitalising their business toward the end of the year. That is why, as from 2021, we will be offering our clients new, high-added-value meetings. The ‘hybrid’ approach, combining both physical and digital events, will be at the heart of our program. As for the Expoprotection that we know, we’ll be announcing the 2022 dates shortly”.
by the Editorial Staff
