The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce B2B Exhibition is back for 2016, and it’s quite a year for the consistently successful business event.
This, the 18th B2B, coincides with The Norfolk Chamber’s 120th Anniversary. Philippa Bindley, Events Manager of the Chamber said today: “We’re thrilled to mark these two milestones in the same year. The Chamber has been committed to local business for 120 years, and although B2B is a little younger it now has a track record of eighteen years consistent growth and development, becoming an essential event for local companies to exhibit at, and visit, to see the latest ideas and products coming out of our region.”
B2B 2016 takes place on October 13, at Norwich City Football Club, delivered in partnership with Archant. Special guest, TV Presenter and local celebrity, Jake Humphrey will open the event and will be there to judge the best stand award.
He’ll have quite a task as there are more stands than ever in 2016, breaking even last year’s record. With over 100 exhibitors the 2016 B2B Exhibition is a sell-out, and visitor numbers are already set to exceed the 2015 total.
Speaking before the event Jake Humphrey said, “The B2B exhibition is the showcase of the year for Norfolk businesses to engage with new customers.”
In an exciting new development, demonstrating The Chamber’s commitment to bridging the gap between education and commerce, 11 students from Sprowston High School are volunteering on the day, as part of national work experience week.
And flying in for B2B 2016 is a trade delegation from the Exeter Chamber who are bringing a number of businesses to the event. They’re taking advantage of the Flybe direct flights now running daily to and from Norwich to Exeter, allowing companies from different sides of the country to do business.
B2B 2016 is bursting with new ideas. There’s a new Networking Lounge, and stands have been taken out of the previous ‘zones’ to add variety and scope for visitors. New digital signage is another innovation, enhancing the visitors’ experience. To mark the year’s two milestones the overall event has been spread across the Business Boulevard, on floor 1, and the Anniversary Avenue, on floor 2.
Bite size training sessions are on offer throughout the day. The ‘Chamber Sessions’ are five 20 minute, expert led, sessions designed to help visitors do better business.
This year sees the return of the hugely popular Loka app allowing visitors to access exclusive offers and discounts from their phone.
Speaking before the event Jake Humphrey said, “The B2B exhibition is the showcase of the year for Norfolk businesses to engage with new customers.”
Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said: “Our founders, 120 years ago, had great foresight, but they could never have imagined what B2B 2016 would look like today. This is a truly cutting edge business event, brimming with technology and techniques to give exhibitors and visitors alike a really productive day. Most of all though it’s an opportunity for businesses to get face to face, to do business.”
B2B Exhibition is FREE to attend on Thursday 13 October, between 10am-5pm at Norwich City Football Club and no booking is required. For more information visit: www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b
