A new online platform that allows participants of ITMA 2023 to build connections, source technologies and solutions, share ideas, grow and develop their business has been introduced by CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers and owner of ITMA 2023, the world's largest textile and garment technology exhibition.
ITMAconnect is the new one-stop sourcing platform and knowledge hub that complements the ITMA 2023 exhibition which will be held at the Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, from June 8-14, 2023. It will enable exhibitors, visitors and industry partners to start their engagements before the exhibition, make appointments for in-person meetings at ITMA 2023, and continue their discussions even after the exhibition, CEMATEX and ITMA Services said in a joint press release.
“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been exploring ways to add value to our participants in the digital space. We are excited that with the launch of ITMAconnect, we now offer the global textile community enhanced opportunities that extend beyond the physical exhibition. We hope exhibitors will make full use of this online platform to keep their contacts engaged while generating new leads to grow their business,” Ernesto Maurer, president of CEMATEX, said.
Exhibitors will be able to pinpoint business opportunities in advance by allowing them to have access to ITMA 2023 buyers early. They will be assigned ITMAconnect digital spaces for them to present their company information, upload brochures and press releases, and showcase their products. They can also start their engagements with the smart messaging and video meeting feature, and schedule in-person meetings via the business matching tool.
“As an online platform, ITMAconnect offers us even more value to our participation at ITMA 2023 as we can establish a brand presence all year round. It’s a useful platform for us to discover, target and reach out to more buyers, pre and post exhibition,” ITMA exhibitor Oscar Rius, CEO and co-owner of Rius-Comatex, said.
ITMA 2023 exhibitors will automatically become ITMAconnect subscribers. There are several subscription tiers offering varied features to suit the needs of the exhibitors. Access to the platform for exhibitors to prepare their digital showcases will be available from November 15, 2022. Similarly, visitors will enjoy a two-in-one offer to gain access to ITMA 2023 as well as the online sourcing platform when they purchase their badges. Online access will start from March 8, 2023.
After the close of the exhibition, ITMAconnect will be open to non-ITMA 2023 visitors who will be able to purchase an ITMAconnect visitor ticket to gain access to the platform from June 15, 2023. Access to ITMAconnect for all ITMA 2023 participants will expire on June 14, 2026.
“It is great to learn that with ITMAconnect, we can now get in touch with ITMA 2023 exhibitors conveniently through the platform even before the exhibition. This will help our members plan their visits better since ITMA is such a big show and there are so many innovative technologies to explore,” Julieta Pagliuca, project manager of The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT), shared.
The ITMAconnect platform will also allow participants to access content all year round, making it the go-to knowledge hub for textile related content and events, including webinars, community forums and showcases by exhibitors.
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