Vaper Expo Showguide 2019 October 2019 | Page 62

N F F E AT U R E S R EXPO erds N m We spoke to Vapouround’s Vaper Expo veterans to fi nd out what it’s like behind the scenes and on the expo fl oor. Here is what they told us. Steve Culf – Sales Executive “I go to loads of expos around the world but one thing I like about the Vaper Expo is its location. It’s great to see loads of British brands represented alongside international ones. There are also always plenty of friendly faces around and new information to be shared.” Lucy Booth – Design and Sales Support “The Vaper Expo is hectic, manic but a LOT of fun. May 2019 was my fi rst expo, but it was great to see all the vendors and, of course, one of the massive highlights for me was the Vapouround Awards. The expo gives you the chance to become fully immersed in the community.” Josh Tysoe – Digital Marketing Manager and Videographer “I think it’s a fantastic opportunity for businesses to come together in these trying times, especially our friends across the Atlantic. It’s great we all come together as an industry at a fantastic event to share the newest developments in hardware and juice and all the things involved in vaping.” Baz Bassra – Sales Executive “Vaper Expo in May was very exciting. It was the fi rst time I’d ever 62 VAPER EXPO been to a show, so I didn’t know what to expect but I was blown away. It’s the best three days I’ve ever done. Six months on I feel like I have enough experience to take this expo on, I’ve got all this knowledge that I’ve learned in the last six months. I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait.” Joanne Stubley – Finance Director “My favourite thing about the Vaper Expo is the lead up to the opening. I like seeing all the companies setting up their stands and getting to show off all their hard work. It’s great to see all the businesses that we work closely with, but I also love meeting new companies.” Ali Shah – Sales Executive “The Vaper Expo was the fi rst expo I ever attended. I was new to the vaping industry and it really opened my eyes to the way business is done. I built up a lot of contacts and since then I’ve been to a variety of different shows but I’m looking forward to being back on my home turf. The environment is buzzing!” Kelli Toon – Sales Team Leader “The atmosphere is exciting, fun and friendly. It is always a laugh and there are always new brands there. It’s always busy and you get to learn new things. When I fi rst went, I didn’t vape, but I learned a lot of