The success of KIOSK EUROPE magazine, launched in 2004, prompted publisher hf media & events to launch KIOSK EUROPE EXPO in 2007. Preparing for its second opening, hf media intends to build on last year's achievement.
"The 2007 event was a great success and showed the huge growth potential for self-service across Europe," said Nilima Patwardhan, IBM's marketing manager, on KIOSK EUROPE's Web site.
Show operators hope this year will be another success after grabbing companies such as Fujitsu, Hughes, IBM, Panasonic, Sony and Wincor Nixdorf to participate in the 2008 show. This year's event will be held May 6-8 at Messe Essen near Dusseldorf, Germany.
Visitors to KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2008 will have a unique opportunity to see, experience and discuss the very latest advances in interactive customer self-service solutions by suppliers and innovators from across the globe, organizers say.
The show's Self-Service Solutions Forum will feature a range of individual presentations from leading self-service solutions providers, and a Panel Workshop, where industry experts and self-service professionals will provide hands-on information on how to successfully implement self-service, offering examples from various markets. The experts will be available to discuss and offer advice on attendees' self-service questions and challenges.
The forum primarily is aimed at those who are in the planning or early stages of a self-service deployment, and will provide engaging and relevant information about the theory and practical implementation of kiosk technology. The program alternates between topic-focused and application-focused presentations illustrated with real-life examples and case studies.
hf media & events also launched Digital Signage Expo this year. The event, which will cover topics such as in-store TV, digital media, ad screens, content and solutions, will be held in tandem with KIOSK EUROPE.
