Fastener Fair will launch an international digital event, Fastener Fair Connect, with virtual booths and product showcases, matchmaking and virtual meetings and webinars.

The first Fastener Fair Connect will be held November 17-18.

The online version combines the Fastener Fair trade shows in Stuttgart, Italy, Mexico, USA and India.The event will include virtual product showcases, webinars and interactive matchmaking opportunities.

Fastener Fair Connect organizer Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, said the new online program will “enhance networking opportunities between geographical markets otherwise unable to meet due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions.” Exhibitors can present products, equipment and technologies to a targeted global audience.

Liljana Goszdziewski, portfolio director for the European Fastener Fairs, said “we are merging the Fastener Fairs worldwide to deliver our customers an all- inclusive experience.” Fastener Fair Connect will digitally unite five regional markets with product displays and networking, “enabling cross-promotion between shows and expanding the digital event’s international audience reach.”

The two-day online business trade, network and knowledge platform is for international fastener and fixing industry professionals from various industrial sectors.

Upon registering, attendees will be able to identify and connect with relevant technology suppliers, browse products and innovations on the virtual showrooms and attend live sessions and webinars on current industry issues. Attendees will be able to send contact requests and pre-schedule meetings.

The exhibitor directory will list fastener and fixing manufacturers and suppliers. The virtual stands provide access to exhibitor information, including product details and corporate videos.

Webinars will focus on industry and technology trends in the fastener and fixing supply chain.

Fastener Fair in-person trade shows scheduled during 2021 are Stuttgart, November 9-11; USA November 9-10; Mexico, October 13-14; and India November 26-27. Web: FastenerFair.com