Emergency lockdown measures in Italy to combat the coronavirus epidemic has led to the postponement of a key global industry gathering this month.
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE), planned by Reed Exhibitions in conjunction with BIE – Biomass Innovation Expo, has been postponed until 8th to 11th September 2020. The shows were initially scheduled from 17th to 20th March.
“The health of our customers, partners and employees is our number one priority. With the recent development of the outbreak in Italy, especially in Lombardy, and taking into account the decree announced by the Lombardia Region to suspend events and any form of meeting in public or private place, we have had many discussions with a number of customers and partners over the last few days and we have decided to reschedule our events to September,” said Massimiliano Pierini, managing director of Reed Exhibitions Italia.
Closer to home, organisers of the next Toolfair event in Manchester were continuing to follow advice from UK government, but pressing on with the exhibition as planned on 12th and 13th March.
“The safety of our visitors, staff and exhibitors is our number one priority and as this is a developing situation, we will continue to monitor and review our security measures to adhere with the recommended advice,” a statement added.