In 2011, Asia Imaging Fair joins China’s SignExpo, an exposition for the sign printing and advertising industry that is the largest of its kind in the region. Suppliers, manufacturers and buyers from all over the world will gather at AIF 2011 to visit the 5 exhibition halls and 7 display sectors in Beijing. They will build business relationships and discover new ways to communicate and cooperate with other industry players. In the past, this event has welcomed 412 exhibitors, including 22 overseas companies. In 2011, some 460 exhibitors are expected to participate. The display area has grown almost 30%, from 27, 000 square meters to 35, 000 m2. The number of visitors totaled 48, 695 in 2010 of which 94% were industry professionals. AIF 2011 and China’s Sign Expo will take place at the China National Convention Center from April 27 to 29, 2011. The total display area will include five Pavilions dedicated to Digital Engraving Cutting and Acrylic Equipment; Inkjet Printing & Consumables; Display Equipment; Sign Systems; and, LED & Light Box Systems. According to Ms. Sunny Sun, Publisher of Recharge Asia magazine, “This is a rare opportunity for rechargers to expand and diversify their businesses into closely related sectors of the imaging industry. We recognized this show as a chance for our readers to benefit by adding new products and services to their company offerings and seized upon the opportunity to be there! ”