PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 to open up new frontiers in the imaging world

To be organized by Channels Exhibitions, the exhibition will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre between April 20 and 22, 2009.

Exhibitors from Italy, Singapore, Germany and India will showcase the cutting-edge hybrid technology in digital imaging at the show.

Along with international exhibitors, leading brands such as Canon, Hasselblad, Manfrotto, National Geographic, Vanguard, Hoya, Sigma and Sony will participate in the exhibition through their partners and authorized distributors. The show will also include leading distributors from regional digital imaging sector such as National Stores, Advanced Media LLC and M.K. Trading.

The exhibition will showcase the latest technology in each category of digital imaging including digital cameras, cameras (medium as well as large formats), consumables, digital imaging educational institutes, digital mini labs, digital video, films, digital printers, digital photo kiosks, lighting and studio equipment, mobile imaging, photographic and printing paper, studio accessories, photo finishing chemicals and digital albums.

In his comments, Mr Justin Boutros, CEO of Channels Exhibitions, said:

"PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 is an annual forum for international digital imaging brands to showcase their latest convergent imaging technology - exhibited through devices capable of video, audio and imaging attributes. The exhibition is being held amidst an interesting growth phase for digital SLR camera, which is expected to grow by 13% during 2009."

Mr Boutros added: "We are also witnessing increased growth on auxiliary services and products for digital imaging like imaging software, web services, web sites, storage devices as more than 50% of images which are captured are edited in some form or the other. Thus, PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 offers not only a good networking opportunity for distributors, dealers and buyers in the imaging industry but also a unique and vital platform for maximizing new business opportunities."

Among the highlights of the exhibition is the series of workshops, organized in collaboration with leading international and local professional photography associations. Geared to both imaging professionals and photo enthusiasts, the workshops will provide a unique opportunity to get up to speed with the latest techniques, fads and movements within the digital photography scene.

PhotoWorld-Dubai 2008 enjoyed the patronage of nearly 5,000 buyers and professionals from 67 countries and exhibitors from over 15 countries.

Being an industry-focused event, the show will accommodate the buying requirements of distributors, agents and wholesalers who are looking to add new international brands to their portfolio and identify new points of supply.