The organisers of ISPA Expo, to be held in Orlando from March 9th to 12th, have assisted us by answering our questionnaire to learn more about this specialized Exhibition for the Mattress Industry. Don't miss any detail, above all if you are going to exhibit or you are planning to visit the next edition...!
ISPA EXPO is the only trade show in the world exclusively for the mattress industry! What means the Show on the annual calendar of the industry?
I would say it is the only show dedicated specifically to the mattress industry and has been in existence since 1918. It’s a show produced by the industry for the industry attracting attendees from countries around the globe.
What are the highlights of this year's edition?
This year’s expo has a record number of over 220 exhibitors from 23 countries showcasing on over 133,000 square feet of floor space. We also have top-notch education sessions featuring nationally-ranked speakers.
Who should exhibit at ISPA Expo?
Any company that supplies mattress manufacturing equipment, supplies, products, or services.
- Accessories, Hard Goods
- Accessories, Soft Goods
- Computer Software
- Machinery & Fixtures
- Mattress Materials, Hard Goods
- Mattress Materials, Soft Goods
- Parts, Supplies & Tools
- Services
- Top Bed
Can you give some tips for those exhibiting for the first time at ISPA Expo?
- Take advantage of attending the educational sessions and networking opportunities and building relationships with other key players in the Industry.
- Keep your name in front of our powerful audience through a variety of sponsorships and promotional opportunities. Choose from a broad array of advertising, on-site events, promotional items, on-site signage and more.
Who can attend the show?
Any professional within the bedding industry. ISPA is dedicated to making your visit to ISPA EXPO as convenient as possible. Ao as you begin making your plans, we encourage you to take a moment and review the procedures for obtaining a visa.
Reasons to attend the Show?
- ISPA EXPO is the world’s largest trade show exclusively for the mattress industry! Mattress producers come to ISPA EXPO for efficient “one-stop” shopping to fill their equipment, component, and service needs.
- ISPA EXPO is an unparalleled opportunity to cost-effectively showcase our products to a large audience of qualified buyers. The event provides a great return on our investment!
- ISPA Offers first-rate educational sessions and key presentations to help you stay on top of the latest industry trends and developments.
During the Expo, we can also join the educational program, can you recommend us a particular activity?
Each session is designed to deliver valuable and usable content for attendees that are both relevant and timely for our industry. Each session offers opportunities to learn new concepts and best practices for attendees.
Finally, can you give us some facts from the last edition?
ISPA EXPO 2014 was held March 26-29 in New Orleans, LA. There were nearly 3,300 attendees and 214 exhibitors that participated in networking events, receptions and educational sessions. Topics discussed in those sessions were focused primarily on emerging markets, business to business sales trends and the sleep-health mattress equation.