Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the goal of the expo?
A. The goal of Electronics For You Expo (EFY expo) is to accelerate the growth of electronics industry in India.
Q. How do we plan to achieve that goal?
A. Unlike other expositions, which focus only on 'components' and 'manufacturing equipment', EFY Expo will try to focus on the complete eco-system. We believe that there are at-least 4 key stages in the entire eco-system, which include: (1) Innovation (new technology), (2) Product Design, (3) Manufacturing and (4) Product sales, and we will be focusing all these 4 aspects.
Q. Who is the target audience i.e. visitors being targeted for this show?
A. Based on the 4 stages of eco-system, which we have identified, our target audience is going to be:
1) Innovators: Involved in innovation/R&D of new technologies and products
2) Engineers: Involved in 'Design' or 'Implementation' of electronics products
3) Manufacturers: Involved in manufacturing of electronics products
4) B2B buyers: Involved in trade or purchase of electronics components, products or machinery
Q. The last segment of 'B2B Buyers' seems to be very large. Can you share some more light on it?
A. Yes, this is one of the largest segment of visitors. It contains the following sub-segments:
(i) Institutional buyers representing large corporate, PSUs and government agencies. They are there to identify new vendors for their purchase and reconnect with existing and old vendors.
(ii) Trade channel partners comprising distributors, dealers and resellers. They visit the show to identify new business opportunities, and seek representative of international and Indian brands for their respective geographic territories.
(iii) The academia. Both faculty and management representatives of leading tech institutions visit the show to (a) uncover latest tech and industry trends and (b) to connect with tech solutions providers, who have specialised solutions for academia.
Q. What are the dates for EFY Expo 2012?
A. EFY Expo 2012 will open at 10:00 on 16th of Feb 2012, and will be there till 18th of Feb 2012.
Q. What are the timings for trade visitors?
A. The timings for the show remain 10:00 to 18:00 for 16th & 17th Feb. On 18th Feb, the show may close a bit earlier.
Q. Is there any fee to visit EFY Expo 2012?
A. For on-the-spot visitors, there might be a fee of Rs 500 (US$ 15). However, for all visitors who pre-register and get approved Invites, there will be no fee to visit the expo.
Q. Will there be conferences?
A. Yes. There will be a few conferences and seminars to attract the targeted audience. Details of these conferences will be announced from time-to-time.
Q. Will there be any fee for attending the conferences?
A. Some will be fee-based, while others may be free. Details for entry-fee will be announced along with details of the conference.
Q. Any special timings for students?
A. Based on feedback from exhibitors and students, special time slots (16:00 to 18:00) have been planned for the student community for the first two days i.e. 16th & 17th Feb 2012. The last day (18th Feb) will be open to students through-out the day.
Q. Will there be international exhibitors at EFY Expo 2012?
A. EFY Expo 2011 laid the foundation by providing a platform to international exhibitors from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, UK and Sweden. For EFY Expo 2012, we have tied up with major international trade bodies, and are expecting a much larger number of exhibitors at EFY Expo 2012.
Q. What are these different zones mentioned in the EFY Expo Ad?
A. We have divided the expo floor into multiple zones, keeping our target audience in mind. These include:
1. Innovation Zone (exhibitors wanting to connect with 'innovators' will exhibit here)
2. Engineers' Zone (exhibitors wanting to connect with 'engineers' will exhibit here)
3. Manufacturing Zone (exhibitors wanting to connect with 'electronics manufacturers' will exhibit here)
4. B2B Buyers' Zone (exhibitors wanting to connect with 'B2B buyers' will exhibit here)
