Visitors Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is AsiaFood Expo?
AsiaFood Expo (AFEX) is an annual event that showcase food processing, packaging and handling machinery, equipment and technology from different countries.
2. When is the exhibition open?
23-25 September 2009 - 10:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
26 September 2009 - 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3. Where will the show be held?
The show will be held in the in World Trade Center Metro Manila . It is ideally located in the heart of the exhibition, convention and tourism area of Metro Manila.
Its distance from the other important landmarks of the metropolis is:
- 6 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- 5 km from Makati Central Business District
- 4 km from International Seaports of Manila
- 9 km from Ortigas Business District
Specifically, WTC is located in the Financial Area and adjacent to the Philippine Trade Training Center and in front of the Philippine National Bank. It is a few minutes walk from the Philippine International Convention Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
4. Do you have special travel packages?
Yes. Discounted hotel rates are available exclusively for AFEX visitors and exhibitors. We are also trying to coordinate discounts and flexible international and domestic airfares, you may email ldelacruz@afex.com.ph to book online or fill up Guest Accommodation Form
5.5. Is there any entrance fee will I pay to visit the event?
Trade visitors who do not hold any complimentary tickets or pre-registration letters will have to pay an entrance fee of Php 100 only.
6. Is there any attire restriction to visit the event?
We are requiring all the attendees to be in proper business attire. No shorts, sandos and sandals within the exhibition hall. The organizer reserves the right to remove or refuse admission to any person without according a reason
7. Do you allow person below 18 years old to visit the show?
Minors below 18 years old will not be allowed to enter the exhibition hall.
8.What is AFEX all about, its advantages, benefits to exhibitors and difference with other exhibitions in this sector?
AsiaFood Expo is the longest running (18 years), the most significant & most awaited exhibit in the Philippines F&B sectors. As such, it has earned the reputation as the only exhibit supported and participated by the U.S.Dept. of Agriculture, MATRADE/ Malaysian Embassy and the French Embassy thru the French Chamber of Commerce, Taiwan, Korea, Austrian Embassy and the Netherlands Embassy - our regular exhibitors who have organized national group participation from their countries.
In a nutshell, AFEX has evolve itself as the annual convergence of key industry players – buyers and suppliers who bring top quality food processing, packaging, material handling, bakery & foodservice equipment and supplies, and other related products for the F&B industry.
It keeps the industry current and updated by bringing into the country new technologies, new products and services through cooking demonstrations and technical product presentations under one roof.
AFEX has significantly established itself and has set a standard as compared to other expositions of this sector thru its
- Significant presence of quality exhibitor participation, country pavilions and industry associations
- AFEX sets the trend – what’s coming up in food, equipment, technology and services
- We reach out to visitors thru our VIP customers program to make it as hassle free as possible for buyers to attend
- It is where you will find who’s who in the business
- World class food & beverage products on display
- Well known chef’s making extravagant creations on show floors
- Technical representatives of foreign suppliers make themselves available in AFEX for technical consultations, seminars and product demonstrations
- • AsiaFood News (AFN). The organizers has initially created AsiaFood News as an official “newsletter” of AFEX to serve as a tool for the additional product promotions of our exhibitors. Todate, AFN has evolved to be a valuable tool to provide updates to industry professionals.