Prolight + Sound 2021 Cancelled
Messe Frankfurt has decided , following close consultation with its customers and partners , to cancel the Prolight + Sound show planned for April 2021 .
The organizers say that since the annual spring event is essential for the trend-based order cycles in the entertainment , technology , consumer goods , and textile industries , it means that postponing these events until the second half of the year would not serve the interests of exhibitors .
As a result of the current situation and ongoing travel restrictions , exhibitors are faced with huge uncertainties regarding who will be allowed to be present and their customer contacts , making it extremely difficult to commit to trade fair participation .
“ The coronavirus pandemic has taken centre-stage , and our plans have not escaped its impact . In light of the current situation , it would not be possible for us to satisfy our customers ’ requirements for international trade fairs in April or May ,” says Detlef Braun , member of the executive board of Messe Frankfurt .
Due to the fact that physical events are not possible , Messe Frankfurt has created numerous digital offerings for its customers . Consumer Goods Digital Day on April 20 , 2021 , for example , offer customers the opportunity to get together at a digital location where they can engage in dialogue and obtain information .
Prolight + Sound is slated to go ahead next year from April 26-29 , 2022 .
For more information go to www . prolight-sound . com .
PHOTO : MESSE FRANKFURT EXHIBITION / JOCHEN GUNTHER
NATEAC 2021 to be Held Virtually
The North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference ( NATEAC ) is being converted to a virtual event in July 2021 .
Conference Director Bill Sapsis
NATEAC DIR . BILL SAPSIS explains , “ Uncertainty and risk remain in abundance and 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 Bill Sapsis : 267-278-4561 , bill @ nateac . org , www . nateac . org .
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