Evaluation

Regional and International Exhibitors at Cairo ICT 2011

The participation of several regional and international companies was stronger than in previous years, to confirm the confidence in the Egyptian industry as Cairo ICT is considered the meeting point of the ICT and related communities in Egypt and the region.

Despite the aftermath of the revolution that has affected many sectors and other events Cairo ICT kept the number of exhibitors of 2010 round and also the size of the event.

Statistics Prove Success of 2011 Round

Exhibitors at Cairo ICT share many of the same objectives found at similar large-scale events around the world. Almost all exhibitors reported that their main purpose during this special round of Cairo ICT was sales & marketing. The majority also utilized the event for public relations, maintaining relationships and creating awareness about their products and services.

Exhibitors applauded the professionalism of the Cairo ICT staff and the assistance available for exhibitors. While 95% of exhibitors reported immediately that they would continue participation in Cairo ICT 2012, nearly 70% of those exhibitors said they were satisfied with their location and planned to remain there in the following year, 30% will enlarge their stand in the future.

Large Attendance by Trade Professionals

Cairo ICT 2011 serves not just as an exhibition space, but also as a way for business leaders to meet and make deals. 82,350 visitors, VIPs, business people, officials, delegates and media personnel attended Cairo ICT 2011 to take advantage of the unique opportunity of access to so many of their colleagues.

The ICT industry was of course well presented, but the oil and gas, tourism, manufacturing, education and other industries also took part in the conference.