Post-release of the exhibition Safari Expo. Autumn 2012
2 November 2012

POST RELEASE

13th International exhibition
Safari Expo. Autumn

The 13th International exhibition Safari Expo. Autumn, one of the most attended by hunters, fishermen and all fans of active outdoor leisure event was successfully held from October 25 to 28, 2012 in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre.

Safari Expo exhibition runs two times a year. For the previous years of running the project proved its high level and became one of the most attended and authoritative expositions of the profile in Russia. The trade fair develops stably, improves and attracts with every edition more and more admirers. The autumn exposition was visited by more than 15 000 people.

The organizers of the exposition Safari Expo aim to demonstrate the latest achievements and technologies in various areas of mutual relations between men and the nature; represent the latest developments of Russian and foreign companies related to camping, hunting and fishing gear, special purpose equipment and goods, technical means and vehicles used for the organization of hunting, fishing, outdoor activity and tourism. 227 companies from 18 regions of Russia and their foreign colleagues from the Republic of South Africa, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, New Zealand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Estonia presented their latest achievements and technologies in the field of gaming and fishing equipment and gear, special equipment, technical means and vehicles on the exhibit space of 8000 sq m.

The exhibition is officially supported by the RosOkhotRybolovSoyuz Association and the Ministry for Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation.

The organizers of the exhibition managed to bring together on the same platform all key national and foreign players and to offer an excellent platform to encourage networking among specialists and fans, to present the company and products in the Russian market, personally meet a wide audience of specialists, study market conditions, establish strong business relationship and just purchase various novelties for the season.

Expanded floor space was organized into 5 thematic sectors: Hunting, Fishing, Technical Means, Leisure and Tourism and Health of Nation. It improved visitors navigation around the halls, made suppliers stands easier to find and provided our large show with more efficiency.

As its popularity and success rate has grown over the last years Safari Expo has developed to incorporate more than just an exhibition. These special events served to attract leading exhibitors and visitors and allowed all participants the chance to broaden their knowledge and of course their sales potential. Show of hunting and gun dogs, championship for knife throwing, fishing specialists show, master classes on fishing techniques were held at the trade fair.

Consultations of leading experts on hunting and fishing tourism and presentations with participation of state structures, public organizations and commercial structures representatives were held within the frames of the calendar of events. The trade fair appealed to both children and adults alike. The companies gained real commercial results from the show.

The Gala Opening Ceremony of the exposition took place October 25 at 12:00 p.m. in Hall 4 of the first pavilion Crocus Expo IEC. Arcady Zlotnikov, Deputy Director General ZAO CROCUS INTERNATIONAL, traditionally began the opening ceremony of the autumn edition. He welcomed exhibitors and visitors and presented high ranking guests of the ceremony:

  • Vladimir Lebedev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation;
  • Tatyana Aramileva, First Deputy President of Rosokhotrybolovsoyuz Association;
  • Leonid Sonin, Chairman of the Board of Safari Moscow Hunting Club;
  • Vladimir Lushin, Directors of Kazanka Trade House.

The show provided the exhibitors with an opportunity to demonstrate products and services, distribute sales and promotional materials, sell products or services, target prospective customers, introduce new products and services and build brand recognition with consumers.

In contravention of superstitions, the 13th edition of Safari Expo proved to be a rather successful event which incorporated fascinating leisure, an opportunity to purchase various novelties of gaming and fishing season and business event for professionals!

Press Service Crocus Expo IEC


Exhibition:  SAFARI EXPO. AUTUMN