Recent independent research among exhibitor and visitor groups in the South East, overwhelmingly backed the launch of Naidex South.

Two thirds of exhibitors surveyed said that London and the South East was an important market for them and more than 50% felt that visitors from London and the South East were under-represented at Naidex Birmingham so there is a clear need for a show in the south of England.

Healthcare professionals in London and the South East find it increasingly difficult to spare a day out of the office to travel to exhibitions so a London-based show will answer their needs.

And members of the public in the region are much more likely to visit an event that is easy to get to: we have chosen ExCeL – a London 2012 Paralympic venue – because it is so accessible to those with disabilities.