China Shanghai Interphoto & Digital Imaging Exhibition will be Held from July 1st to 4th, 2010 in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, June 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- PHOTO & IMAGING SHANGHAI CHINA 2010(The 12th China Shanghai Interphoto & Digital Imaging Exhibition), one of the largest and most influential photo and imaging exhibitions in China and the Asia Pacific region, will be held at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre from July 1st to 4th, 2010. The exhibition will be co-hosted by CCPIT, the Shanghai Sub-council, CCOIC, the Chamber of International Commerce Shanghai, the China Information Industry Trade Association Digital Image Committee, the Shanghai Photographers' Association and Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd, and organized by Shanghai International Exhibition Service Corp. With the theme of "Showcasing the Best in Imaging in Conjunction with the World Expo", a total exhibition floor space of 15,000sqm will be provided, attracting more than 200 domestic and overseas exhibitors from 10 countries and regions. Exhibitors include foreign giants such as Canon, Fuji, HP, Sony, Mitsubishi and Lucky. The exhibition will showcase equipment for image input, camera parts & accessories, photographic equipment and consumables, image storing, image editing, image processing, image output, digital imaging and related products, technologies and services. Exhibits cover cameras, camera lenses and filters, cameras zero/accessories, photographic equipment and accessories, imaging software and hardware, and storage media, film, studio/studio equipment, video input and output devices, photo printing software and hardware, cleaning, photo printing equipment and systems, photo albums and production equipment, optical products, materials and semi-finished products, all kinds of supplies and others. The exhibition will be open to the general public free of charge. It is expected that 60000 visitors from photography enthusiasts, the public sphere, the media field, creative fields, advertising, journalists, education sphere, representatives of domestic studios, photography studios, print shops, photography equipment suppliers, the city, to the chain of business systems such as agents, distributors, vendors, import and export traders, etc. will visit the exhibition.

The exhibition, which is scheduled to be held during the Expo 2010 Shanghai China (from May 1st to Oct 31st, 2010), is expected to benefit from the business opportunities brought about by the Expo 2010. A variety of concurrent events will be held during the exhibition. Canon in particular is making an appearance at this exhibition with double its 2009 floor space, showcasing the company's 2010 products during the World Expo, including its DSLR, camera lens, Powershot cameras, digital video recorders, photoprinters and other latest photo and digital imaging products.

In addition, a large number of activities and numerous technology exchanges will be held traditionally. Canon will host on-site events -"Enjoy New Photography Experience", which will include on-site lectures from famous photographers; on-site interactive photography and guidance, cameras, etc.; imaging products, on-site trials and free photo printing and camera cleaning. Sony and Mitsubishi will provide free photo shooting & printing services on-site only in order to make visitors enjoy the charm of technology innovation and further experience high-speed photo printing. Wonderful complimentary gifts and lucky draws will be offered to on-site visitors. They will have the chance to win Expo 2010 Shanghai China tickets, Canon's latest digital cameras, Benro Popular tripods and bags, and CAPA new photography magazines. Digital Camera will also present 5000 magazines in return for the favor of 300 thousand readers in the past 3 years. Meanwhile, there are lots of seminars such as the "2010 International Portrait Photography Summit," the "EPSON Professional Digital Photo & Print Seminar," "New ideas to make money for Imaging Industry," the "HP Collection Level Image & Green Printing Seminar," "Expo, More Beautiful at Night-Lecture on Techniques in Night View Photography," "Photo Expo, Enjoy Expo Building" and more. Besides this, the Xingguang Photographic Equipments Onsite Sales Area is set up to meet the public purchase need.

The exhibition will adopt B2C and B2B models, offering exhibitors an exciting opportunity to meet photography enthusiasts and end users face-to-face, and to communicate and gain an understanding about their need and desire for new products and services. At the same time, exhibitors will be able to interact with business representatives during the tradeshow and take advantage of a wide range of new business opportunities.

As PHOTO & IMAGING SHANGHAI CHINA 2010 (The 12th China Shanghai Interphoto & Digital Imaging Exhibition) is gradually approaching, we look forward to seeing you at this grand event widely recognized in China's photo and imaging industry. Let's cooperate for prosperity and share in Expo 2010.

    For more information, please contact:

     Shanghai International Exhibition Service Corp.
     Mr. Chris Cheng
     Tel:   +86-21-6279-2828 x223
     Fax:   +86-21-6386-6972
     Email: [email protected]
     8/F, OOCL Plaza, 841 Yan An Zhong Road, Shanghai 200040,China

SOURCE Shanghai International Exhibition Service Company