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NewcastleGateshead looks to shine at International Confex

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau will be shining a spotlight on NewcastleGateshead’s conference and events offering at one of the UK’s leading trade exhibitions, International Confex, from the 1 – 2 March 2017.

Recently named host city for the Great Exhibition of the North 2018, which is predicted to be the biggest event of its kind in the UK next year, the £10m, three month programme of events will showcase the best of innovation, culture and design from across the North of England.

International Confex is one of the biggest, and longest established showcase events for the industry in the UK.

Every year NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau attends the tradeshow alongside a range of different venues, hotels and support services, providing expert advice on how organisers can host unforgettable meetings and events in the North East of England.

In 2016 the Bureau’s attendance at Confex secured enquiries worth a potential £4.9m to the local economy.

Paul Szomoru, Head of Business Tourism, explained: “International Confex is a key date in our diary, which we always look forward to attending.

“Our presence has evolved and grown over the past 15 years, our vibrant stand is visible throughout the show, and together with our brilliant stand partners we strive to mirror the famous Geordie welcome and friendly personality that we know delegates experience when they’re in our city.

“The meetings and events industry is worth an estimated £104m to the North East economy. International trade shows, such as Confex, allow us to promote the fantastic and evolving offering of the North East from our outstanding venues and accommodation to the unforgettable delegate experience our cultural destination has to offer.”