smartAPPOINT™ is a smart way to work the show-floor. You know ahead of time exactly
who you need to meet with, where they are, and what time you can turn up and have
the right person available to talk to you. It is a revolution in tradeshow navigation.”
(Jackie Taranto, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia)
Client Overview
CeBIT Australia
- CeBIT Australia is the leading ICT trade show in the Australasian Region.
- 30,000+ visitors
- 720+ exhibitors
Challenge:
To provide an innovative solution that will facilitate business matching for exhibitors
and visitors

Our Involvement
Working closely with the HFA team, irwinSolutions customised and deployed smartAPPOiNT
with some enhanced features:
- Intelligent business matching
- Real-time online appointments
- Automated messaging
- Automated reminders
- Exhibitor calendars
- Exhibition Planner for visitors
Value Delivered
to visitors: Productive time is maximised at the exhibition
to exhibitors: Relevant exposure is maximised (by pre-scheduling
appointments, the right business contacts are made)
to CeBIT Australia: Reinforcement of innovative, efficient and
value-driven brand image. A successful exhibition from an exhibitor and visitor
perspective means repeat attendance (customer retention) for future years.