EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2002 - a complete success.

Bethesda, MD, May 6, 2002- E.J. Krause de México and Reed Exhibition Companies presented the final results from the 11th edition of the number one telecommunications business forum in Mexico and Latin America, EXPO COMM MEXICO 2002. The event, which lasted four days and was the first one to take place at the Centro de Exposiciones y Convenciones Las Américas, was deemed "a success."

Total attendance was 29,979 (21,932 visitors and 8,047 exhibitors) who gathered to offer and learn about the most advanced technological solutions available in the realm of telecommunications.

Early sales of the 2003 show resulted in 75% of the exhibition space already sold out. This is clear evidence of the industry's interest in the creation of business and the development of technology in Mexico.

"It is extremely satisfying to look at the results obtained from EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2002, especially when the global economy is facing a slowdown. Based on the participation of over 300 companies, on the number and quality of attendees, and on the corporate creativity, technology and information seen and experienced at the event, we can certainly say that the telecommunications industry and this most significant forum remain at the forefront of the process of development in our country," said Paul St. Amour, General Director of E.J. Krause de México.

St. Amour added, "All exhibitors indicated that the event could be easily compared to any other of its kind seen in industrialized countries, and that it was evident that businesses of all shapes and technologies came together during a single international forum to present the most updated outlook of how supply currently stands within the industry."

Regarding EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2002, Karyn Mashima, Vice President of Global Strategies and Technology for Avaya, indicated, "This is a highly relevant forum in the realm of telecommunications, having become the ideal scenario for Avaya to introduce its products to a market that holds enormous potential."

Jacques Payer, Executive Director of EADS Telecom and CEO of EADS Defense & Security Networks, made reference to the significance EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2002 has reached "as the meeting point for telecommunications suppliers in México, during a time when security is of utmost importance for every nation in the world."

Douglas Wallace, Engineering Systems Director for the Latin America and the Caribbean division at Enterasys Networks, commented on his participation at EXPO COMM MÉXICO and said, "It is the perfect stage where companies are able to converge with the decision makers and starring characters of this very important and strategic sector of telecommunications in México."

Robert J. Turkovic, Communications Director at Motorola Latin America, was said to be extremely pleased with the outstanding infrastructure seen at the new venue. "We extend our most heartfelt congratulations to the organizers of the event on their efforts. This new venue shows the solid base México is standing on, and the response on the part of the exhibitors was terrific. The continued growth of EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2002 will certainly be helpful to the sector."

TELEFORUM 2002, considered to be the center for professional telecommunications information in México, welcomed national and international industry experts who shared the most critical issues seen in the industry today, as well as training knowledge in wireless technology solutions specifically geared towards small- and medium-sized companies and mobile technology know-how.

Attendance levels for TELEFORUM, as well as for keynote conferences, exceeded expectations with 1,604 participants.

This year, a high percentage of participating companies developed marketing strategies, launchings, business presentations and press conferences as a result of the week of telecommunications in Mexico.

EXPO COMM MÉXICO 2003 will be held February 18-21, 2003 at the Centro de Exposiciones y Convenciones Las Américas in México City, México.

Founded in 1984, E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. (EJK) (http://www.ejkrause.com) is one of the largest privately owned exhibition management companies in the United States. EJK is recognized worldwide as a major organizer of exhibitions and conferences. EXPO COMM is the market-leading series of trade shows and exhibitions servicing the telecommunications, wireless/broadband and networking industries. The EXPO COMM series is comprised of 13 international events in 15 countries that attract more than 3,000 participating members and 800,000 visitors on an annual basis. With a total of 15 international offices, EJK produces 80 events annually in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

Reed Exhibition Companies (REC) is one of the world's leading organizers of trade and public shows with a current portfolio of over 350 events servicing 45 industries in 24 countries. Over 100,000 exhibiting companies take advantage of REC's marketing opportunities, which attract more than 5.5 million buyers annually.

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