CEF Live goes big for 2019
CEF Live 2019 returns after two years, offering a packed show floor and topical 'Tech Talks'.
CEF Live 2019 returned after two years, offering a packed show floor and topical 'Tech Talks'.
Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 6-7 June, the event showcased the latest technologies, and innovative ideas within the industry. Visitors to the event, which last took place In 2017, were met with a busy show floor, featuring a variety of stands from a wide range of exhibitors.
Alongside the exhibition, the event hosted a programme of ‘Tech Talks’, presented by the NICEIC. The talks offered practical advice for visitors on much-queried subjects such as AFDDs and SPDs, as well as topical talks on electric vehicle charging and the connected home.
An ‘Innovation Zone’ was also on the days’ agendas, offering thought leadership on smart, connected lighting and fire detection and safety.
The two-day event saw 3,844 attendees visit the show across both days. Attendees – alongside the opportunity to network with others in the industry – were able to take advantage of the ‘on the day deals’ only available at the event.
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