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at international exhibitions, and cut the cost of interpreters for interna- tional events. AI technology can also help analyze and enhance business matching. ProPak Asia will utilize AI technology to screen local and inter- national trade partners and improve business matching using their data.
Meanwhile, Informa Markets colle- cted comments from people who vi- sited trade shows during the Covid-19 pandemic. The question is “Among in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, which one do you prefer?” The result shows 50% of respondents prefer in- person exhibitions. This demonstrates the importance of on-ground events and in-person connections. There- fore, this year’s ProPak Asia empha- sizes creating impressive digital ex- periences and enhancing in-person communication for international tra- de partners especially those in ASEAN. The organizer prepares personal assi- stants who speak different languages to facilitate visitors to both hybrid and online exhibition tours.
ProPak Asia 2021, the leading Pro- cessing & Packaging trade event for
Food, Drink, Pharmaceutical, Cosme- tics, and Consumer Products will be organized in three editions.
ProPak Asia 2021, the leading Processing and Packaging trade event for Food, Drink, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Consumer Products will be organized in three editions from 16th to 19th June.
Virtual Exhibition
This digital exhibition will be held during 9th to 24th June 2021 at www. propakasia.com. This platform fea- tures a digital showroom and trade show to facilitate traders. Not only are exhibitors’ information available, but traders can make advance ap- pointments for virtual business ne- gotiations and join Online Webinar & Panel Discussion that brings together globally renowned speakers.
On-ground Exhibition
This in-person exhibition will be held at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center or BITEC during 16th to 19th June 2021. This physical trade event brings together over 500 brands in the manufacturing, processing, and packaging industries to showcase their latest technologies. Business matching is among the highlights to support participating entrepreneurs.
Hybrid Pavilion
This edition of the trade show fea- tures international exhibitor’s booths at BITEC with interact via online platform.
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