Multi-purpose arenas: real urban legacies.
Today's sports arenas have become much more than the venues for soccer games or other athletic competitions. They have become multipurpose venues for long-term use, which can host concerts, shows, conferences, and other types of events. These multi-purpose arenas are real recreation centers of critical importance to the industry and a legacy to the city.
This hot topic will be addressed at Expo Estádio's Conference Program. The conference will include the following subjects: embedded technologies (such as lighting and sound), different types of flooring, chairs, retractable roofing, air conditioning, facilities, video screens, broadcast TV, as well as the importance of this investment for the urban development.
Key Conferences confirmed
Major conferences for professionals in the sports industry have been confirmed at Expo Estádio and Expo Esporte. Several partner associations, federations and leading industry entities have confirmed participation in the conference program, ensuring excellent presentations, discussions and debates on current affairs and critical issues to the businesses in sector.
FIEP, the International Federation of Physical Education, will promote the "Global Congress for Physical Education Professionals", including world-renowned speakers, with the objective of exchanging experiences and information with industry professionals.
For the 2nd time, ACAD, the Brazilian Association of Gymnasiums, will hold its seminar "ACAD Business" which will address the Management of Gyms and Academies. The seminar will address issues relevant to the current market and growth scenario, seeking to help owners of small and medium enterprises to understand the sector and keep their gyms competitive and successful.
Gramados Sintéticos participates again at Expo Estádio
Specialized in turf installation for various environments Gramados Sintéticos has been in the market for over 10 years.
The sports engineering market has been growing in Brazil and the trend is towards faster growth until the World Cup and Olympics. Our main product, turf-covered draining surface, has had an excellent acceptance by our clients over the years.
At the upcoming edition we will present examples of the big projects we have carried out and new technologies for the projects to come." - Sefton Ricardo Aquino - Commercial Supervisor
As the 6th world economy, Brazil attracts a large number of international exhibitors
Brazil assumed the 6th position in the global economy, which explains the growing presence of foreign companies at Expo Estádio in 2012. The event is the main platform focused on design, construction, operation and equipment for sports facilities and fields.
Although it is a reflection of the European financial crisis, the Brazilian economy continues to grow, reaffirming the country’s current position in the spotlight. This development has made the sports industry stronger as it experiences a moment of unprecedented international investment. Many international companies, including those from China, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States have confirmed their participation in the upcoming edition. The Brazilian economy is looking good and for this industry the perspectives are even better.
Desk addresses more than stadiums at Expo Estádio, Municipalities and clubs are in as well
Desk Móveis, pioneer in the industry of school and sports furniture, with over 30 years of experience, confirms its participation for another year at Expo Estádio. Here's why:
"Our expectation and focus at the fair will be to establish contacts with representatives of Arenas and Clubs, the public sector and those involved with building arenas. The sports infrastucture sector is doing extremely well and will continue to do so because of the investments for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
Our sports line has a great variety of fixed and retractable seats made of high impact plastic resin which are modern, ergonomic, high quality, durable and meet technical standards making them ideal for arenas and gymnasiums. We invest in technology and research to provide comfort and cutting-edge products which we will showcase at Expo Estádio 2012" Pedro Latorieri - Sales Manager Desk Furniture
Russian Pavilion at Expo Estádio 2012
Brazil's growth and upcoming sports events arouse growing interest from around the world. This year Expo Estádio includes a Russian Pavilion, where Russian companies will showcase their news and innovative technologies.
Foreign investment and interest in the Brazilian market are growing, not only because of the mega events that will occur in the country, but also due to major investments and short, medium and long-term projects. According to the Minister of Finance, Guido Mantega, the Brazilian government will not adopt barriers for direct foreign investment.
The FDI totaled US$ 5.433 billion in January, according to data published by the Central Bank.
ArqPress confirms conference on Architecture Lighting at Expo Estádio 2012
For the fourth consecutive year, ArqPress will organize a two day seminar at Expo Estádio and Expo Urbano. The forum in 2011 about architecture of stadiums was a success due to strong presentations from the most important architects in Brazil about stadium projects and the level of the participants.
There is no doubt that the 2012 edition of this seminar about Architecture Lighting will be a great success and will attract the professionals in the lighting industry. More information about the seminar will be available from June on.
Expo Estádio 2011 doubles its number of visitors
Estimate foresees 50% growth in 2012
The third edition of Expo Estádio ended Thursday November 24, with a record number of visitors and corporate exhibitors. This year’s event saw a 100% increase in the number of visitors and the organizer estimates the trade fair will grow 50% in 2012. The event received 5,000 visitors during the three days and is the biggest trade fair in Latin America that focuses exclusively on the infrastructure market for stadiums, fitness centers, swimming pools, sports fields and other sports installations. Expo Estádio was held at the Blue Pavilion of the Expo Center Norte exhibition hall, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Motivated by infrastructure investments in preparation for the 2014 World Cup, Expo Estádio united 200 companies, 30% of which were foreign, based in countries such as Germany, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, China, Croatia, Spain, United States, France, Italy, South Korea and Taiwan. Estimates indicate that the event generated at least R$40 million in business. Many contacts were made and many more negotiations will be concluded in the following months.
Visitors were able to explore many novelties, such as covering systems for stadiums and a state-of-the-art sound system with speakers the size of a mobile phone. “Expo Estádio 2011 brought together the most significant national and international players of the segments to which they devote themselves, turning into an arena of negotiations in this very important period of decisions with regards to the 2014 World Cup and the Olympics in 2016. “Our participation was very productive, resulting in a large number of contacts with decision makers and partners”, said Nilton Corazza, Director of marketing and Communication of Telem.
The event also presented various seating solutions for stadiums that complied with the modern concepts of sustainability. One of the highlights was the launch by Marfinite Arenas, a manufacturer of stadium bleachers produced with recyclable plastic, in the presence of Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo, who discussed the country’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup. In addition to his presentation, the former star player also autographed several Brazilian soccer shirts as a gift to trade fair visitors. “We from Marfinite Arenas are very pleased to have exhibited at Expo Estádio 2011, the largest fair focused on infrastructure and equipment for stadiums and sports facilities. At the event, we officially launched a new brand dedicated to the manufacturing of chairs, which is in the race for World Cup 2014. Congratulations to the Organization, and the attention given to us by the Real Alliance team”, said Silvia Cadeville from Marfinite.
The Expo Estádio event brought together buyers from the private and public sector with the industry's main suppliers of products and services. According to Sebas Van Den Ende, director of Real Alliance, organizer of the event, "The Brazilian economy is going through a very positive phase, largely because of the expectations that have been generated by the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games. Sports installations are an important issue right now and one of the reasons for the success of Expo Estádio 2011."
Van den Ende confirms, "We are very proud of this year's results, especially in terms of the quality of visitors. The exhibitors are very satisfied, and many of them have already confirmed their participation in 2012." This satisfaction from exhibitors is for example well expressed by José Antonio Pérez from SMG, “It was our first time at the Expo Estádio, but it will be certainly not the last. We had the chance to participate in a professional organized trade show and could meet many potential customers for our artificial grass maintenance equipments.
The next edition of Expo Estádio has been scheduled for November 21-23, 2012, at Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo.
Expo Estádio is held concurrently with TranspoQuip Latin America, the main transportation infrastructure event that unites suppliers and buyers of equipment and services for highways, railways, stations, ports, waterways and airports in Latin America. These events take place at the same time as Expo Esporte, Expo Parking, Expo Urbano, Expo Airport and Latin Port Business.