Javits Center Confirms Commitment for LightFair 2021
The Jacob K . Javits Center in New York City has confirmed its commitment to LightFair to stage its October 2021 trade show and conference after the announcement by New York Governor Andrew M . Cuomo that the facility will be used as a COVID-19 vaccination centre .
Organizers International Market Centers ( IMC ), the International Association of Lighting Designers ( IALD ), and the Illuminating Engineering Society ( IES ) are confident in the venue ’ s prevention and readiness plan and continue to make progress on the Oct . 25-29 conference and Oct . 27-29 trade show .
As part of its commitment to slow the spread of COVID-19 , the Javits Center has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council ( GBAC ) certification confirming that its cleaning and sanitizing practices are in line with GBAC and CDC recommendations . Additionally , it operates with higher rates of air filtration , ventilation , and fresh air intake with new high-efficiency particulate air ( HEPA-grade ) filters installed and maintained at all HVAC equipment .
Expanding upon the Javits Center ’ s cleanliness protocols is LightFair ’ s “ Safer Floor , Safer Show ” strategic health and safety program , which promotes the safety and wellbeing of all participants on and around the trade show floor . LightFair says it will follow the most updated recommendations and guidelines from the CDC , including a health screening questionnaire and temperature checks prior to entering the show and the wearing of masks .
Trade show floor adaptations include wider aisles , oneway traffic and booth capacity limits with open-style designs and hard-wall surfaces encouraged . Conference updates include smaller class sizes , hybrid programming , and socially distant configurations in classrooms and meeting spaces .
Digital tools including fully online registration , appointment setting on the LightFair mobile app , and the use of electronic lead retrieval / digital information also encourage social distancing and contactless interactions .
For more information , go to www . lightfair . com .
NATEAC 2021 to be Held Virtually
The North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference ( NATEAC ) is being converted to a virtual event from July 18-19 , 2021 .
Conference Director Bill Sapsis explains , “ Uncertainty and risk remain in abundance and
NATEAC DIRECTOR BILL SAPSIS
it would be extremely foolish for us to attempt a face-to-face meeting in July . The safety of our attendees , presenters , sponsors , and staff are paramount .”
NATEAC Production Manager Frances Thompson notes , “ The past 10 months have shown that virtual conferences are possible , and given the right approach , can be successful . We ’ re working hard toward that goal .”
NATEAC plans to bring forward many of the presentations that were set for the July 2020 event . The current COVID-19 crisis , and the live entertainment industry ’ s response to it , will also be discussed .
For more information , contact NATEAC : 267- 278-4561 , bill @ nateac . org , www . nateac . org .
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