10 Exhibitions to visit in the UK for 2009

There are some excellent exhibitions each year in the UK covering a wide range of subject areas. Below are a choice of ten which you might enjoy and want to visit.

1. World Travel Market 2009 - You get the chance to travel around the world in 4 days with the World Travel Market Exhibition from the 9th - 12th of November at the ExCel exhibition centre in London. This is a great way to escape and experience the world vicariously for a few days.

2. Own Label Show - This UK private exhibition features numerous exhibitors split into food and non-food sectors and as the name suggests, are only labels from the UK. This exhibition runs from the 25th - 26th November and is great for those of you who want to buy local produce.

3. Pure London - If you are involved with the retail business, this is a must attend event which takes place on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th August in Olympia, London. This event is a well established show which is the UK's fashion event for contemporary and directional women's wear.

4. Sun & Swim London - The only contemporary swimwear event in the country, this exhibition, held at Olympia from the 26th - 28th July, will have the largest display of swimwear for trade buyers.

5. AD: TECH LONDON - is an interactive marketing conference and exhibition that provides you an up-close and informative look into the world of digital media. This event enables you to keep up with the latest online marketing products and source for new suppliers and is held at National Hall, Olympia on the 22nd & 23rd September 2009.

6. DECOREX09 International - is an international design show which caters to professionals and showcases the latest innovative supplies and everything you need from furniture to lighting and floor coverings. This trade exhibition will be held from the 27th - 29th September 2009 at Royal Chelsea Hospital, London.

7. Total Print! Expo - Dedicated to a love of all things print, this expo promises to be one of the best platforms for marketing your products. Total Print! Expo, which runs from the 20th - 22nd October, at Earl's Court, London, is the best way to take your business further with new companies from all over the printing industry.

8. E2 - Energy Solutions Expo - An exhibition which is committed to clean and efficient energy consumption, this is one not to miss, especially if you want to keep your organisation sustainable. You can network with thousands face-to-face at this exhibition which will be held on the 7th & 8th October in Olympia, London and get a chance to learn directly from the experts in the two free seminar theatres.

9. Storage Expo - For most companies, data storage and managing your information and content are a vital part of your operations, thus making the Storage Expo a must to visit. Held at Olympia, London on the 14th & 15th October, this exhibition offers you the chance to compare and choose from the most comprehensive range of services this industry has to offer.

10. The Clothes Show live is always eventful and a great event to attend. An annual show held at Birmingham's NEC and taking place this year between the 4th and 9th December, this is heaven for those of you interested in fashion. With many workshops, hundreds of exhibits and a live fashion show this is a popular show and well attended by industry insiders.