A raft of new events for 2020 are announced at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, wrapping up a hugely successful 2019.

• Fully Charged: The world’s number one electric vehicle and clean energy show will take place from 1-3 May 2020. The show guarantees a showcase of the incredible ‘cleaner’ technologies that are coming to markeA raft of new events for 2020 are announced at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre,t. Hosted by the Fully Charged team, attendees will have access to more than 150 exhibitors and test drives of the latest Electric Vehicles on sale in the UK.
• Wound Expo: With certified educational content, the event will be supported by a major exhibition featuring leading companies in wound care. The expo offers free, interactive education for nurses on the front-line and is organised by MA Exhibitions. This is the first medical show to be held at the venue.  
• Create It: In addition to the fantastic 60-stand exhibition, the popular craft fair will have an interactive approach with workshops and demonstrations, which are set to be broadcast on live TV.

Michael Watton, venue director at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre says: “It’s a wonderful feeling to finish 2019 on a high; our industry is in great shape and we’ve worked with some incredibly talented organisers over the past 12-months who are determined to evolve events, increase impact and deliver more value. 

“The rise of festivalisation has been a major trend this year. Through this approach we’re seeing more immersive experiences with content being delivered in different ways; greater focus on an entertainment aspect, and better understanding of how to harness social media effectively, particularly Instagram.”

“Food-wise, the demands of the industry are changing. We know that food plays an important role in the visitor experience, and catering is an area where the festival style works well. A more relaxed approach, such as street food, ensures delegates get to see a unique catering concept which contributes to their overall experience of a show.”

In May 2020, itthub launches at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. It is the only event to bring together manufacturers of passenger, logistics and commercial vehicles with representatives from across the buying chain to explore innovation and intelligent technology that delivers low carbon, fuel efficient and sustainable transport solutions.

In July, the world’s aerospace industry descends for the 2020 Farnborough International Airshow; the fastest-selling show to date with record international exhibitor attendance.

This will be quickly followed by the much-lauded return of The Great British Motor Show in August; a mammoth celebration of all aspects of motoring.

All three shows take full advantage of the considerable amount of space offered inside and outside the venue. The Great British Motor Show and Fully Charged Live will rely on additional Airshow infrastructure.

Popular trade show, ScrewFix Live, is returning to Farnborough for another year following the success of 2019’s show, which welcomed 20,000 visitors over the two days. The Homebuilding and Renovating Show also returns in 2020, having a signed a new three year contract.

Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International says: “Farnborough International is an unusual business in that we wear two caps; we have years of experience in organising major events and we run a large and busy venue.

“Through this, we have been able to grow an aspect of our business that enables us to partner with organisers to host and deliver events, all of which make a valuable contribution to the health of the industry.”  

“Farnborough is synonymous with aerospace but we’re actively working to partner with other sectors and are delighted to be doing more with automotive in 2020.

“It’s is very interesting to see international clients capitalising on the weak pound. We’re seeing events confirmed now for 2021; regardless of Brexit, Farnborough is a very international brand and the UK is still a strategically important European destination, particularly for American organisers.”