According to their website, IFA Is…
- the world’s largest Consumer Electronics trade fair with 1,202 exhibitors from 40 countries (up 16%) and 245,849 participants (2005) on an exhibition space of 160,000 sqm
- the industry’s No. 1 place for orders, with a volume of 2.5 billion Euros
- a trade fair for both experts and the public featuring special services for trade visitors and a varied program with special events for consumers, 99,471 trade visitors including 14,523 from outside Germany (up 56%)
- an incomparable media event 6,900 accredited journalists from 70 countries, 580 reports on German television and 14,100 articles published in Germany alone.
And Cirque du Soleil will be playing the event — from their press release: ” Just one day after the German premiere of its show Dralion, Cirque du Soleil will be presenting some exclusive acts. By engaging Cirque du Soleil the IFA has attracted a major partner in the entertainment field and has ensured that the IFA 2006 Opening Gala makes an impressive start to the fair as it becomes an annual event.”
{ Source – HiddenWires.UK – Aug.14.2006 }
