Latest digital imaging innovations, products and services from around the globe will be showcased at the upcoming specialised photography and digital imaging exhibition.

PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009, the fifth international digital and imaging exhibition, will be held between April 20 and 22 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Exhibitors from Italy, Singapore, Germany and India will showcase the cutting-edge hybrid technology in digital imaging at the show.

Along with international exhibitors, leading brands such as Canon, Hasselblad, Manfrotto, National Geographic, Vanguard, Hoya, Sigma and Sony will participate in the exhibition through their partners and authorised distributors.

The show will also include leading distributors from regional digital imaging sector such as National Stores, Advanced Media and M K Trading.

The exhibition will showcase the latest technology in each category of digital imaging including digital cameras, cameras (medium as well as large formats), consumables, digital imaging educational institutes, digital mini labs, digital video, films, digital printers, digital photo kiosks, lighting and studio equipment, mobile imaging, photographic and printing paper, studio accessories, photo finishing chemicals and digital albums.

“PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 is an annual forum for international digital imaging brands to showcase their latest convergent imaging technology – exhibited through devices capable of video, audio and imaging attributes,” said Justin Boutros, CEO of Channels Exhibitions, organisers of the show.

“The exhibition is being held amidst an interesting growth phase for digital SLR camera, which is expected to grow by 13 per cent during 2009.”

Boutros added: “We are also witnessing increased growth on auxiliary services and products for digital imaging like imaging software, web services, web sites, storage devices as more than 50 per cent of images which are captured are edited in some form or the other.

“Thus, PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 offers not only a good networking opportunity for distributors, dealers and buyers in the imaging industry but also a unique and vital platform for maximising new business opportunities.”

Among the highlights of the exhibition is the series of workshops, organised in collaboration with leading international and local professional photography associations.

Geared to both imaging professionals and photo enthusiasts, the workshops will provide a unique opportunity to get up to speed with the latest techniques, fads and movements within the digital photography scene.

PhotoWorld-Dubai 2008 witnessed nearly 5,000 buyers and professionals from 67 countries and exhibitors from more than 15 countries.

Being an industry-focused event, the show will cater to the buying requirements of distributors, agents and wholesalers who are looking to add new international brands to their portfolio and identify new points of supply. – TradeArabia News Service