One of the things I like about market intelligence is how multifaceted it is. There is no single source of information, no single media channel, no single place to be. It encompasses a lot of varied activities. Attending or exhibiting at trade shows is one of them, and it has changed over the last few years.
A long time ago, there was ATC Global in Maastricht, then in Amsterdam. It was then replaced by the World ATM Congress in Madrid and now Airspace World in Geneva. Airspace World is the show to attend. It offers great opportunities for networking and deepening one's understanding of ATM and of the players present in the market, and it is a great moment to see old friends and make new ones.
But other events have been getting more and more traction over the last few years. The Airport Show in Dubai has an ATC section that attracts visitors from the region and from Asia, and so does the Dubai Airshow, which takes place every two years, next in 2025. Staying in the Middle East, the Saudi Airport Exhibition also attracts ATC exhibitors, even if the timing is close to Christmas, making it a bit complicated for some people to attend.
Some events, like the Amsterdam Drone Week, are specific to some parts of the industry, and others have a broader audience, including ATM, like Inter Airport. Passenger Terminal Exhibition is another example, even if the ATM part is pretty small.
Finally, airshows like Farnborough or Le Bourget also have small ATM sections, but let's be honest, we also like to go there because it is nice to attend an air show.
In today's online world, attending trade shows is still an important part of market intelligence and business development. Do you need a bit of support with those topics? Let's talk!
Vincent
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