Over 15 years, MIBS Spring has proved the ideal place to explore the Russian boat and yacht market. As the show continues to expand, the increasing popularity of water sports in Russia becomes more apparent as well as companies recognition of the opportunities available to ambitious suppliers from all around the world.

FACT SHEET: *217 exhibitors
26 countries, including 4 national pavilions
17679 Attendance, visitors from 380 cities in Russia and Belorussia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Finland, Estonia.
11 900 m2
16 year history; the exhibition has now become the leading event in Russia

* figures for MIBS 2009

According to Mr. Zelenin, President of the All-Russian Sailing Association, «Taking part in MIBS enabled us to make an important step in promoting sailing to the general public in Russia. It was an excellent fair, and we hope that MIBS will remain a regular meeting place for the sailing community .»

«We were present with ten companies clustered in a Holland pavilion at MIBS 2009. The mood during the show was moderate positive; most of our participants gained or invested further in some interesting contacts» says Mieke Jakobs of HISWA Holland Marine Industry, the marine industry association in the Netherlands.

«I believe participation at MIBs is a good opportunity for company development. According to our previous experience, I can say that MIBS has a real positive impact on sales.» Commented Vladimir Levkin, President of World Yachting Group.

«It was a great event for us to be able to network with both clients and brokers in a new and exciting market for Burger. In the end we had a great show in Moscow with several very qualified visitors.» (Ronald Cleveringa, Vice President of Burger Boat Company)

«..I can say that MIBS is the only one and the best exhibition in Russia attended by regional companies» (Mr Zhukov, Founder of Nord Start)

«We have been participating at MIBS for 7 years and, in general, are very much satisfied. While in previous years, the main goal was sales, now we also establish cooperation with our foreign partners, bring our dealers to the exhibition, train them and demonstrate new models. MIBS for us is one of the most important events during the year» (Denis Melnikov, GM of Grand Marine)  

OFFICIAL SUPPORT:

MIBS is held under the patronage of the All-Russian Sailing Federation and Federation of power Boat Sport of Russia.

MIBS is a member of IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organisers) and is an UFI (Union des Foires Internationales, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) approved event.

INTERESTED TO EXHIBIT:

Taking a stand at MIBS would be an effective way for your company to make its first serious step into the Russian market. Not only can you meet potential distributors, partners and clients, but you can also find out important information about the market, including competitor activity and local tastes and preferences.

A large proportion of your target audience will be attending the exhibition, enabling you to increase awareness of your brands amongst potential key customers and ensure distributors want to stock your products.
 

More info: http://www.mibs-expo.ru/eng/