The 40th International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress in Dubai March 22, 2006
Posted by Farrukh Naeem at copywriterjournalist.com in : 40th IAA World Congress in Dubai, Advertising, Marketing , trackbackThe Venue of the 40th IAA World Congress
Dubai International Convention Centre
I reached the venue just after 8 am. Things were quite. But the event host team, in their black uniforms were ready to receive guests - an hour beforehand. Right at the very beginning I saw the Gulf News counter and was tempted to take a copy of the day’s paper - but it looked like a lot of pages to carry. Later, I told myself.
Delegates line up for the IAA World Congress Sessions on Day 1
21 March 2006 at Dubai International Convention Centre
As the delegates arrived, I saw queues forming. Not a common sight in Dubai. The ‘traffic’ was moving slowly I noticed because bags were being inspected. Darn - why did I have to bring my accessories in a big leather bag. I must think of something more handy tomorrow. There were metal detectors too. Well, when you have Prime Ministers attending, all these precautions do make sense.
“Taking Care of Our Future” Exhibition by ACT (Advertising Community Together)
Around 300 campaigns from around the world addressing social and environmental issues
Time was short to soak in the creative juices strewn all over the exhibition. Public service always tends to bring out strong creative expression - and thank God - most of the work is not in the cliched black and white executions.
Some of it is very lively and colourful even. But all of it looks like ads - maybe there were strict rules of submission - given length and breadth of the layout, etc. Interesting stuff, must get meself a CD of this.
More later. Watch this space.
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man, you get to go to the coolest things!
Well, it’s not really my field (advertising) but it’s nice to see another good UAE blog.
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