An online platform that will allow ITMA 2023 participants to build connections, source technologies and solutions, share ideas and grow their business has been launched by CEMATEX, the owner of ITMA 2023.
ITMAconnect, the new platform, will serve as a one-stop sourcing platform and knowledge hub that complements the ITMA 2023 exhibition, which will be held at the Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, from June 8-14, 2023. CEMATEX is the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers.
The platform: ITMAconnect is meant to enable exhibitors, visitors and industry partners to start their engagements before the exhibition, make appointments for in-person meetings at ITMA 2023, and continue their discussions even after the exhibition.
- ITMA 2023 exhibitors will automatically become ITMAconnect subscribers.
- Visitors will enjoy a two-in-one offer to gain access to ITMA 2023 as well as the online sourcing platform when they purchase their badges. Online access starts from 8 March 2023.
- Exhibitors will be able to pinpoint business opportunities in advance by allowing them to have access to ITMA 2023 buyers early.
- They will be assigned ITMAconnect digital spaces for them to present their company information, upload brochures and press releases, and showcase their products.
- They can also start their engagements with the smart messaging and video meeting feature, and schedule in-person meetings via the business matching tool.
- There are several subscription tiers offering varied features to suit the needs of the exhibitors. Access to the platform for exhibitors to prepare their digital showcases will be available from 15 November 2022.
- After the close of the exhibition, ITMAconnect will be open to non-ITMA 2023 visitors who will be able to purchase an ITMAconnect visitor ticket to gain access to the platform from 15 June 2023.
- Access to ITMAconnect for all ITMA 2023 participants will expire on 14 June 2026.
- The platform will also allow participants to access content all year round, making it the go-to knowledge hub for textile related content and events, including webinars, community forums and showcases by exhibitors.
What they said
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been exploring ways to add value to our participants in the digital space. We are excited that with the launch of ITMAconnect, we now offer the global textile community enhanced opportunities that extend beyond the physical exhibition. We hope exhibitors will make full use of this online platform to keep their contacts engaged while generating new leads to grow their business.
— Ernesto Maurer
President
CEMATEX
It is great to learn that with ITMAconnect, we can now get in touch with ITMA 2023 exhibitors conveniently through the platform even before the exhibition. This will help our members plan their visits better since ITMA is such a big show and there are so many innovative technologies to explore.
— Julieta Pagliuca
Project Manager
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT)
The organisers
- The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA. Considered the ‘Olympics’ of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA has a 71-year history of displaying the latest technology for every single work process of textile and garment making. It is held every four years in Europe.
- Headquartered in Brussels with a subsidiary in Singapore, ITMA Services is the appointed organiser of ITMA 2023 and future ITMA branded exhibitions. It is managed by professionals with extensive experience in organising ITMA and other major trade exhibitions around the world. It aims to maintain and expand ITMA’s unique selling proposition and relevance to a global audience.
