19th August 2014 Gulfood Manufacturing 2014: Industry Association Invitation Programme Gulfood Manufacturing, the biggest and only food and beverage processing event in the Middle East and Africa, has launched an industry association invitation programme. As a key association, we are delighted to offer you and your food manufacturing and processing sector members the opportunity to access this programme and take advantage of a range of added-value benefits and features. The Food Processing World is meeting in Dubai. Join them. Over 1,000 suppliers showcasing state of the art machinery, innovative ingredients and the latest packaging advances will be waiting to meet you. With dedicated sector-based industry platforms, a knowledge-driven conference focusing on food and beverage industrial investment, and a range of exciting new features: Gulfood Manufacturing is a must-attend event. Be Featured as a Supporting Association. If you are interested in promoting your association to the 250,000+ industry professionals on the Gulfood Manufacturing database, you are invited to become a Supporting Association. In return for the promotion of Gulfood Manufacturing to your member base your association logo and website link will be added to the official Gulfood Manufacturing website. For more details on how to become a Supporting Association please contact Katie.steibelt@dwtc.com Additional Benefits and Features for your members There are a range of additional tools and options to increase the value of your member’s visit to Gulfood Manufacturing: - Hosted Buyers Programme in Partnership with Tetra Pak Gulfood Manufacturing features a Hosted Buyer Programme for key buyers from the Middle East and Africa to view products and services offered by participating exhibitors. Exclusive benefits and privileges of the programme include: • • • • • • • Complimentary 2 nights’ accommodation in partner hotels Cash contribution towards return flight Airport transfers Priority pre-scheduling appointment to meet with exhibitors Fast track registration Access to the Hosted Buyers Lounge with refreshments provided Access to various networking events If you would like to offer your members the opportunity to benefit from the Hosted Buyers Programme, please contact Katie.steibelt@dwtc.com for further details. Information on the qualification requirements for the Programme can be found on the website www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com/hosted. - ConneXions: Pre-schedule appointments with key executives. Make the most of your visit to Gulfood Manufacturing by accessing ConneXions – the business matchmaking tool designed to help you explore and connect with key executives of your choice from exhibiting companies at Gulfood Manufacturing. Your ConneXions account is automatically activated once your registration is complete. Complete the online registration form at www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com. I hope to be able to welcome you and your members at Dubai World Trade Centre between 9 and 11 November. Yours Sincerely, Katie Steibelt Event Manager – Special Events Exhibitions and Events Management Dubai World Trade Centre