POST EVENT REPORT FURNITURE & FURNISHING GIFTS AND OBJECT NIGERIA IGF EXPO INTERIORS GIFT FASHION COVERING NIGERIA ready to wear & accessories Nigeria Expo FASHION FABRICS & TEXTILES 13-15 NOVEMBER 2018 The Landmark Exhibition Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria LIGHTING ORGANISER: COUNTRY PARTNERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS @igfexpo @igf_expo @IGF_Expo IGF Expo WWW.IGFEXPO.COM #IGFEXPO2018 NIGERIA S NO 1 B2B TRADE SHOW FOR INTERIORS, HOUSEWARES,GIFTS, TEXTILES AND FASHION, SHOWCASING THOUSANDS OF NEW BRANDS & PRODUCTS ACROSS NIGERIA AND BEYOND.
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTING ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS 1000+ 30+ 2 300M2 100+ Attendees Expert Speakers Exhibition Space Exhibitors and Brands 2 @igfexpo @igf_expo @IGF_Expo IGF Expo
THANK YOU Dear Colleague, Thank you for attending IGF and Ready to wear Nigeria (RTW) Expo Nigeria 2018 expo, the No.1 B2B Buyers event featuring local designers and international manufacturers and suppliers and displaying hundreds of new and exciting design-led and everyday home, interiors, gift and ready to wear products. Our goal is to build an annual and sustainable international platform for organizations to secure bulk orders from corporate buyers. LOFT - TURKEY We focus solely on showcasing the best products and brands as well as linking suppliers and manufacturers to local buyers. The concentration of professional visitors from this targeted sector ensures that everyone you met at the exhibition will be a useful connection. 2018 saw Nigeria s Retail industry challenged in so many ways, and what we can really be proud of is the resilience of our Retail sectors as well as the growth of our homegrown e-commerce platforms. You all proved that, despite it all, your ability to adapt and innovate is allowing our retail industry to remain strong and healthy. Plans for the 2019 edition include: Even more International brands from South Africa, Turkey, China, India and Europe An even larger Best of Made-In-Nigeria Pavilion Emerging designers and makers Showcase Over 30 expert industry speakers giving top tips and valuable business insight, retail advice and guaranteed inspiration. IGF Expo was the most exciting event in the 2018 retail and home calendar, and 2019 is set to be even better! I look forward to welcoming you back then. "THE IGF EXPO 2018 HAS BEEN A GREAT SHOW AND WE ARE CONSIDERING ESTABLISHING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA SOON." AYTEKIN SUNGERLI, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, LOFT NITTIN CREATIONS - INDIA THE SHOW WAS GREAT, I WAS ABLE TO MEET AND CONNECT WITH SOME EXHIBITORS. I AM ALSO THINKING OF PARTNERING WITH LOFT AND NITTIN CREATIONS. FATIMAH OSHUN, CEO, TRUE BLINGS HOME OF JEWELRY Bunmi Aliyu, Event Manager RETAIL TRADE IN NIGERIA IS FAST GROWING AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT IN A FEW YEARS TO COME, IT IS GOING TO BE THE BIGGEST EMPLOYER OF LABOUR AND A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE COUNTRY S GDP..." ASIWAJU SOLOMON KAYODE ONAFOWOKAN, OON, PRESIDENT, RETAIL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (RCN) AND CHAIRMAN OF CHELLARAMS PLC. AYDIN ORME - TURKEY WWW.IGFEXPO.COM 3
OUR VISITORS The 2018 Edition of IGF Expo delivered 1,000+ leading retailer, distributor and interior designer attendees who placed significant orders at the exhibition. JOB TITLES EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL FOR HANDICRAFTS - INDIA C-level Manager / Head Director Interior Designer Buyer Architect Property Developer President/Partner/Chairman/Owner/ Founder Executive Business Development Other MAJOR BUYERS IN ATTENDANCE CEO, Konga Nigeria CEO Ruff n Tumble CEO Itex Furniture Creative Director, Gemona West Interiors CEO, True Blings home of Jewellery CEO, Debras Grace Managing Director, CC Interiors Creative Director, Sixth Sense Décor CEO, Seal Group CEO, Pettijean Nigeria CEO, E sorae Luxury 74% ALYTH CREATIONS - INDIA OF ATTENDEES WERE ABLE TO AUTHORISE PURCHASE IT S OUR FIRST TIME HERE, WE ARE GETTING TO MEET NEW PEOPLE, AND CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN COMING TO SEE WHAT WE ARE SELLING. WE VE HAD SERIES OF MEETINGS WITH SOME INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS AND WE ARE CONSIDERING BUSINESS COLLABORATIONS WITH THEM." NGOZI NZEGWU, FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR, DUGO LIMITED, PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS OF NIGERIA 4 @igfexpo @igf_expo DUGO LIMITED - NIGERIA @IGF_Expo IGF Expo
EXHIBITOR PROFILE Over 100 Exhibitors displayed hundreds of brands and designs at IGF Expo 2018. The International pavilions from Turkey and India were able to discover local resellers and distributors, made new international alliances and receive bulk orders from local buyers. The Nigerian pavilion promoted the best of Made-In-Nigeria and gave SMEs and emerging designers an opportunity to gain patronage and display their latest wares. INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS MAKROM - TURKEY "FANTASTIC EVENT, GOOD AMBIANCE, GOOD PRESENTATIONS. I LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR S SHOW." SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL EXHIBITORS AKINWALE EKUNDAYO, CEO, CHERET CREATIVE COMPANY TURKISH PAVILION DONELLA - TURKEY INDIAN PAVILION WANT TO DISCUSS OUR PAVILION, SPONSORSHIP AND BOOTH OPTIONS AVAILABLE? SEE LAST PAGE FOR CONTACT DETAILS. 55% REBOOK ONSITE "IT HAS BEEN GOOD SO FAR. EVERYONE HERE HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY." AHMET ERYILMAZ, CEO, ZI. GANALI, TURKEL PAVILION A ZI. GANALI - TURKEY WWW.IGFEXPO.COM 5
RETAIL AND DESIGN CONFERENCE The IGF Expo retail and design conference provided a platform for sharing knowledge and best practice within the industry. These conferences were devised to help Nigerian retailers and buyers increase revenue, upskill their teams and promote their brand. These sessions were free to attend for all registered visitors. SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS Tony Ezekiel Managing Director, Itex Global Nick Imudia CEO, Konga Nigeria Adenike Ogunlesi Chief Operating Officer, Ruff 'n' Tumble Osaru Alile Managing Director, CC Interiors Charlotte Obidairo Managing Director, Pandora & BO Concept Temitope Olagbegi Creative Director, Sixth Sense Décor Tonya Lawani-Okojie Founder/CEO, SEAL Group Ochije Nnani Country Manager, Fazsion Wande Kola-Fabiyi Executive Director, Design Group Nigeria WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK AT IGF EXPO 2019? VIEW THE 2018 RETAILER SEMINAR Contact Emmanuel with your preferred topic by 31 July 2019. Speaking slots are limited, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. emmanuel.ayansola@clarionevents.com +234 809 638 1645, +234 706 826 7405 PRESENTATIONS ONLINE! WWW.IGFEXPO.COM/ RETAILER-SEMINARS 6 @igfexpo @igf_expo @IGF_Expo IGF Expo
IN THE NEWS! Over 1000 Exhibitors, Visitors and leading members of the Nigerian Press including: Business Day, Daily Independent, Vanguard, Punch, Guardian, Wazobia FM, StyleMeAfrica, Daily Sun, AsoEbiBella, Connect Nigeria, Livinspaces, Cool FM, Naija FM, Classic Fm and STV attended the IGF Expo 2018. SOME OF THE MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDES: MALKOC BEBE - TURKEY 90 radio adverts 4 weeks before the show over 3 leading stations OPENING CEREMONY 120,000 people reached and 40,000 engaged 30+ articles published with social media posts in local newspapers and magazines about the show 2500+ tickets distributed via partners, events, BRT buses and other platforms MEDIA COVERAGE ESTIMATED REACH OF 12,000,000+ NIGERIA IGF EXPO I N T E R I O R S G I F T FA S H I O N NIGERIA ready to wear & accessories Nigeria Expo WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: WWW.IGFEXPO.COM/2018-MEDIA WWW.IGFEXPO.COM 7
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2019 Early Book Discount Available There is a limited amount of space available for our early book discount. Talk to one of the team about your prime location booth today. More Expert Speakers More Networking Opportunities Larger Exhibition Space More Brands and Designs 120 Exhibitors More Sponsorship Opportunities Save the Date! 12-14 November 2019 The Landmark Exhibition Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 2019 Edition General Enquiries: enquiries@igfexpo.com Group Director: Russell Hughes +44 75 9512 0890 russell.hughes@clarionevents.com Exhibition Sales: Omosil Ozebu +234 809 115 5799 omosil.ozebu@clarionevents.com Event Manager: Bunmi Aliyu +234 703 102 7195 bunmi.aliyu@clarionevents.com Conference Producer: Emmanuel Ayansola +234 809 638 1645 emmanuel.ayansola@clarionevents.com 8 @igfexpo @igf_expo @IGF_Expo IGF Expo