There’s no doubt that PMA 2010 was a bit of a disappointment, particularly with the Anaheim venue, Canon’s absence, and some overshadowing by CES. Something had to give. And, well, it did.
According to PMA, industry buying cycles and technology developments have driven the show to a September date instead of residing in the post-holiday and post-CES season. As a result, PMA 2011 will take place from September 8-10, 2011. And, better still, it’s back at the Las Vegas Convention Center. I’ll be there with bells on.
It will be interesting to see the impact on other photo trade shows around the same time of year, such as PDN Photo Plus on the East Coast. No word though on what happens in 2012, which would put a September PMA dangerously close to Photokina.
The full press announcement is below. [Read more…]