Plasa Events has released dates for the next three editions of its North American regional trade show series.
Following Plasa Focus: Stamford 2012, to be held in November 2012, the ‘new style’ regional event is set for Orlando (15-16 May), Austin (10-11 September) and then Nashville on (5-6 February) in 2014.
The Plasa Focus series aims to serve live production professionals who are unable attend national shows, providing an opportunity to check out new technologies closer to home. The events also provide an opportunity for entertainment tech communities to meet at a dedicated event for their area. Each event showcases pro audio, lighting, A/V and stage technologies, much of the equipment making its US debut, fresh from international launches.
‘Plasa has more than 1,200 member companies worldwide and it is great to bring previews of their latest technology out to the tech communities in the regions around the US,’ says Plasa CEO, Matthew Griffiths. ‘The real heart of Plasa Focus, however, is people,’ continues Griffiths. ‘Each event is tailored to that specific region, which allows us to feature local dealers and production companies in a way that’s never before been possible.’
The shows are free to attend and include a chance to take part in the Plasa Professional Development Program, a free programme of educational sessions that run alongside each exhibition. The sessions are presented by entertainment technology professionals and provide insight into the most creatively ambitious, technically challenging or anecdotally interesting projects and techniques. Case study sessions are accompanied by ‘Back to Basics’ sessions and free product training.
‘There are talented live production communities all across America that desire a professionally put together event where they can network and get their hands on the latest gear. Plasa Focus is reaching out to those communities, and in so doing, creating the world’s largest entertainment technology network, one show at a time,’ adds Griffiths.
Plasa members and local dealers and production companies receive substantially discounted exhibit space at all Plasa Focus events and further discounts for exhibiting at multiple events.
Entry to Plasa Focus: Stamford 2012 is free. Visitors may register via the Plasa website.
See the Fast-and-Wide international events listing for details of these and other shows and events.
More: www.plasafocus.com
