Lightfair International

I traveled to Vegas for a day trip yesterday (Tuesday 6÷3÷2014) to attend the Lightfair show which was suggested by my boss. This is my first time ever to attend a lighting showcase. Apparently, this Lightfair has been going on for 25 years and 2014 is its 25^th year anniversary. For 2014, this show last from ⁶⁄₁ — ⁶⁄₅
As a first timer, I can tell you it’s not well organized. First of all, I didn’t know where to go to pickup my badge so I just followed the crowd. First, I saw a lady with the sign «ask me» and a few people gathered around her. I thought I just kind of jump in and listen to what these people are asking. Well, found out I have to look for a lady in a black attire with an orange scarf to hand over my registration paper so she can scanned the QR code and I was told to get in another line to get my badge after. There was no line, it was a bunch of people hurdle around this counter and they didn’t know what they were doing either. I thought I was cutting in front of someone so I asked where the line ends and the gentleman there told me he didn’t know either. Then, I heard someone behind the counter called out my name. That’s when I raised my hand to walk over and get my badge with a «goodie bag». Horrible!!!
At the entrance, I was told there will be no picture allowed inside. I was like «okay, no problem». Then as soon as I stepped in, there are people taking pictures left and right. Hmmm… I wonder what was that door keeper meant by no pictures!!! Well, it’s all depend on each individual exhibitor. Some of them okay for you to take pic of their products, some don’t. So best is to ask for the permission before you snap that pose (Tip #1)
The show is huge. You can’t see ALL the booth within one day. It’s all about the new innovation, new technology, and new design for lighting and related. This year, LED, OLED, and RGB are in.
(Tip #2) there’s no water served inside the show. So, BYO water bottle from outside; otherwise it will cost you $ 2.70 per 17 FL. Oz. water bottle.
(Tip #3) if you are out of town and you want some good food that’s minutes away from the convention center, go to Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar. The food is great and it’s walking distance away… except don’t do it in the heat. Take a taxi, it should cost you only $ 6-​$ 8.