The show will take place from 8th to 11th of may in Lisbon. We thank Sandra Fragoso, Exhibition Manager, and Helena Costa, Marketing Manager for this interview to know more about what is coming in Segurex 2019.
What novelties have you prepared for this 2019 edition?
SEGUREX takes place since 1985 and has been held intermittently since that date, which highlights its importance in the market. This edition of Segurex has many new features, since it is the place where the products will be launched by the exhibitors. We are currently receiving registrations for the Space Innovation. This space aims to highlight companies that bet on Segurex for the launch of new products.
As for the organization, the confirmed news is the fulfillment of the strategically designed objectives, in other words, more exhibitors, more dynamism in the activities we develop, greater involvement of public and private entities, sectoral associations, socio-professionals and partners.
The event presents a multifaceted programme with workshops at Segurex and special events. Which of the activities do you think are a must for the visitor or which of them do you highlight?
Segurex will have a very diversified and event-qualified program, we highlight the 1st International Congress of Extended Security that will be held on 8, 9 and 10 days, touching on all sectors of Security, as well as a Seminar on Topic Cyber-Hygiene on the 9th in the morning. The quality of the participants and the reasons of interest of the different panels will result in a greater mediatism and notoriety of the Segurex, we intend to ensure a significant growth in both the number of visitors and their quality.
We also have the Gala Segurex high moment where they are awarded prizes to the best products and distinguished personalities of the sector.
What are the advantages of exhibiting at Segurex?
The advantages are many, Segurex presents itself as a platform for networking between demand and supply, of the different sectors within the Fair. It is a unique opportunity in Portugal, to find the appropriate solutions to all the needs of Security, Protection and Defense.
Can you give some tips for those exhibiting for the first time in Lisbon and specifically at Segurex?
Participation for the first time in Segurex is a great way to start the presence in the Portuguese market and in the international market, since we have both exhibitors and international visitors, being a networking place par excellence
Therefore, in the stand, we advise that they are qualified and dynamic technicians able to answer all the questions.
There are several advantages of participating in SEGUREX , for example, it is a good time to attract new customers and loyal customers, either by sending personalized invitations to customers or through a customer service customized in the stand
The participation in Segurex is an excellent opportunity to promote new products/services or test them by directly investigating the market ..It is also useful for finding new companies and updating information on the market and the competition. At Segurex, you can bring together sales forces, brand and product advertising, promotion and public relations.
Can anybody attend Segurex 2019? How to register?
Segurex is open to trade visitors and public. The trade Visitors may do a pre-registration in https://business.fil.pt/login. The public tickets will be available soon in tickets.fil.pt.
What is the exhibitor profile?
Safety against Intruders, Robberies and Aggressions, Safety at Work, Safety Against Fire, Rescue and Safety, Transport and Road Safety, Information Technology and Communication, Public Entities and Public Bodies.
What is the visitor profile?
Public Sector, Industrial Activity, Trade and Services, General Public: Local and Central Government, Armed Forces, Security Forces, Fire Brigades, Entities related to Road Traffic, Ports and Airports, Entities related to Health and Medical Assistance Services, Managers from all sectors of economic activity (Construction and Public Works, Hotels and Restaurants, Industry, Electricity, Telecommunications, etc.), Banks and Insurances, Employers, Distributors, Installers, Technicians, Public, Designers, Engineers Architects Public.
Lastly, can you give us some participation results from the last edition? how many exhibitors and visitors attend? From how many nationalities were present?
In 2018, The 17th edition of Segurex took place simultaneously with the 19th edition of TEKTÓNICA, The International Fair of Construction and Public works, receiving 41,920 visitors from Europe – Spain, France, Italy , Poland among others – USA, Africa – Cape Vert, Angola, Mozambique - (a 9% increase over the previous edition). During the four days provided contacts and business opportunities, along with the 600 exhibitors, from 21 Countries (Europe, South Coreia; HonG Kong e Taiwan) who participated in the exhibition giving a clear vision of growth and optimism in the sectors represented. Two fairs simultaneously, which in addition to providing a professional environment stimulating business nationally and internationally, were also the venue for B2B meetings, conferences, workshops, training demonstrations and awards.
