At regular meetings, the advisory board will discuss current industry topics and provide strategic advice in order to define future-oriented goals for Prolight + Sound and to align it even more closely with the needs and requirements of the global event industry.
Positioning in focus
Particular attention is being paid to the further internationalisation of Prolight + Sound. On the basis of the broad network of contacts and the different strategic orientations of the companies, the advisory board, together with Messe Frankfurt, has set itself the goal of sustainably expanding the reach of the trade fair on a global level. In addition, the members will contribute substantially to the design of the event programme by providing ideas and topics.
Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Messe Frankfurt, states: ‘The establishment of this trade fair advisory board is an important step for the future development of Prolight + Sound. The board members not only contribute in-depth specialised knowledge and market data, but also provide us with a valuable market overview. With this concentrated expertise at our side, we are ideally equipped to successfully shape the course of the event in the coming years. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all members of the advisory board for their commitment.’
First meeting with positive signals and constructive criticism
The first advisory board meeting on 8 October 2024 was characterised by positive signals from the industry, constructive criticism, valuable impulses and anticipation of the 30th anniversary of Prolight + Sound.
All those involved identified the promotion of young talent and further training within the sector as a central theme of the event. The trade fair is responding to this with a comprehensive range of training opportunities, which will be expanded and specialised for the upcoming show. Other goals identified included more intensive communication of content and attracting additional international trade visitors.
(in picture, from left to right: Frank Trautmann (BVFK), Dominique Ewert (Messe Frankfurt), René Tumler (EVVC), Kerstin Horaczek (Messe Frankfurt), Michael Herweg (ROXX), Helge Leinemann (VPLT), Christian Jordan (HK Audio), Mira Wölfel (Messe Frankfurt), Tobias Weber (format:c), Iris Jeglitza-Moshage (Messe Frankfurt), Meike Schmitz (RCF), Niklas Bohr (Area Four Industries), Nico Wiehart (Messe Frankfurt), Tobias Berghaus (L&S).
Photo: Messe Frankfurt
The following companies are represented on the advisory board:
- Adam Hall GmbH
- Ambion GmbH
- Area Four Industries Germany GmbH
- Ayrton Lighting GmbH
- BVFK – Bundesverband der Fernsehkameraleute e. V.
- dBTechnologies Deutschland GmbH
- EVVC Europäischer Verband der Veranstaltungs-Centren e. V.
- format:c live communication GmbH
- HK Audio - Music & Sales Professional Equipment GmbH
- L&S GmbH & Co. KG
- Lightpower GmbH
- Meyer Sound Europe GmbH
- RCF Germany
- ROXX GmbH
- VPLT – Der Verband für Medien- und Veranstaltungstechnik e. V.
Messe Frankfurt was represented by Iris Jeglitza-Moshage (Senior Vice President Technology Shows), Kerstin Horaczek (Vice President Technology Shows), Mira Wölfel (Director Brand Management Prolight + Sound), Dominique Ewert (Director Marketing Communications Technology Shows), Nico Wiehart (Personal Assistant to the CEO) and Markus Lengyel (Team Leader Technology Shows).
Further information on the advisory board is available at:
http://prolight-sound.com/advisory-board
Further details and updates on Prolight + Sound 2025 at: www.prolight-sound.com
As an international trade fair brand, Prolight + Sound is present with events in Germany, China and Dubai. More about the global activities at www.prolight-sound.com/worldwide
Prolight + Sound
The Global Entertainment Technology Show for Light, Audio, Stage, Media + Event The event will take place from 8 - 11 April 2025.
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Prolight + Sound Blog (prolight-sound-blog.de)
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt
Downloads
- New advisory board for Prolight + Sound (pdf, 110 KB)
(in picture, from left to right: Frank Trautmann (BVFK), Dominique Ewert (Messe Frankfurt), René Tumler (EVVC), Kerstin Horaczek (Messe Frankfurt), Michael Herweg (ROXX), Helge Leinemann (VPLT), Christian Jordan (HK Audio), Mira Wölfel (Messe Frankfurt), Tobias Weber (format:c), Iris Jeglitza-Moshage (Messe Frankfurt), Meike Schmitz (RCF), Niklas Bohr (Area Four Industries), Nico Wiehart (Messe Frankfurt), Tobias Berghaus (L&S).
Photo: Messe Frankfurt