Dubai's Debut Event Festival Features Speed Dating for Meeting Planners and Partners
Eventmania, a highly anticipated event in the industry, is set to occur on September 9, 2024, at the new Ballroom of Arjaan by Rotana Media City Hotel in Dubai. This festival provides a unique platform for artists and contractors to showcase their services to event providers, allowing event agencies to expand their network of service providers. With a focus on networking and updating supplier databases, Eventmania aims to facilitate connections and discussions on the latest trends in event management among industry professionals in the Middle East and the UAE.
The event will feature a stunning ballroom with a crystal ceiling, natural light, and spacious galleries, creating an inviting atmosphere for attendees. Located at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah, the venue offers easy access, ample parking, and valet services.
Attendees can look forward to engaging in various activities at the festival, including unique photo zones, a podcast studio for interviews, branded video material creation, instant photo downloads, and aerial drone footage during artist performances. A live stream will be available for those unable to attend, ensuring widespread coverage and participation.
Project Mechanics
EventMania participants will go through a unique Event Maze, where they will be able to meet with direct customers in speed-dating format. With three-minute presentations at each point, participants will be able to reveal themselves to agency representatives, companies and private clients. With 30 points in the maze, each participant has the opportunity to present themselves in front of 150 potential clients.
Event Program
Exhibition - 16 booths with service providers in the field of event organization.
EventMaze - two rounds of two hours each, during which 30 participants will meet 150 clients in a speed-dating format.
Stage show program - one and a half hours during the break between EventMaze rounds.
Networking at the end of the day - using the IntroduceMe system. Also, a raffle for clients with prizes from contractors. Opportunity to win discounts and gifts from festival participants.
Festival Partners:
Dronico, Fresh Media, A-travel, Boothclub, Miracle Sound, CreativeBroadcats.ae, MeYou, "Melpomene" theater.
Media Partners: LifeReport, Craze, Mice&More.
Confirmed Participants:
Ilya Orekhov, Ibrahim Sharara, Ksenia Gaponenko, Alen Hit, Mister Moon, Alena Sader, Evelina Yanchenko, Maria Novak, Karolina Royz, Soniya Shrestha, Queen Esther, Alex & his Masks, Fedor Popov, Golden Chef, and many others.
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
We invite everyone interested to join EventMania and be part of this exciting event. Join our community!
Contact: Sergey Larin +971529833054 sergey@pchela.tv
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