- Instead of Expo: ZELLCHEMING invites to online event
- Face-to-face trade fair event again next year
The general conditions for the ZELLCHEMING Expo 2021, which was planned for 9 and 10 June 2021 at the Rhein-Main Congress-Center Wiesbaden, have been continuously evaluated in the past weeks due to the Corona pandemic - and now the decision has been made to postpone the event to next year. The ZELLCHEMING Expo 2022 will take place from 7 to 9 June.
"This step was very difficult for us, after all, this is already the second cancellation of the Expo after 2020. However, it was also important for us to weigh up the risks, taking into account the interests of all those involved," explains the Managing Director of ZELLCHEMING Service GmbH, Petra Hanke. "However, the very positive response from the exhibitors, who had already made early reservations for this year, and also the great interest in participation that was already apparent in the industry, also clearly demonstrated to us the great need to finally exchange ideas again!"
"We want to ensure that the interaction in our industry, which is essential for innovation, does not break down, especially in these challenging times for everyone," emphasises Gerrit Lund, Chairman of the ZELLCHEMING Association. "After all, it is part of our self-image that we see ourselves as the platform for professional technical exchange for all those involved in the development of sustainable paper- and cellulose-based products. In addition, we want to offer a wide range of opportunities for members to get involved in our industry and maintain personal contacts. We will therefore deliver on this ambition with the ZELLCHEMING Virtual Days 2021!"
The ZELLCHEMING Virtual Days will kick off on 8 June with the association's Annual General Meeting, which will be held online. This will be followed on 9 and 10 June by a wide-ranging programme of keynote speeches, keynote presentations and panel discussions. The digital event will also invite participants to networking and personal exchange via easily accessible formats. In terms of content, in addition to topics such as Industry 4.0 and Maintenance & Service, current innovation approaches of the industry on the way to a climate-friendly bio-economy will be addressed. Suppliers will be involved via best-practice applications and technology workshops. The ZELLCHEMING technical committees will also present their work in various sessions.
"Given the prevailing restrictions, the ZELLCHEMING association has already been able to gain extensive experience with digital meetings and conferences. Our industry has learned in a short time to open up new paths for itself," explains Petra Hanke. "We would like to take up this spirit with the ZELLCHEMING Virtual Days and develop it further!"
The ZELLCHEMING Virtual Days are organised with high quality standards and the support of experienced service providers. The joyfully anticipated return to the proven and popular location, the Rhein-Main Congress-Center (RMCC) Wiesbaden, will also take place, at least in a figurative sense: A live studio for speakers and moderators will be set up there.
"We are convinced that we are sending an important signal with our ZELLCHEMING Virtual Days and at the same time building a bridge to Expo 2022," Petra Hanke emphasises.
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