This is a milestone that Vapexpo has just passed! Indeed, the 10th edition of this famous international e-cigarette fair has just ended after three days of fun and meetings of all kinds. Obviously, the editorial staff of Vapoteurs.net was on hand to cover the event and present it to you from the inside. It is therefore with great pleasure that we offer you a great debriefing on this 2018 edition of the Vapexpo which took place in Paris-Nord Villepinte. How was the organization ? Was there a big attendance? ? What was the atmosphere of this show ?
VAPEXPO 2018: AIR, SPACE… WELCOME TO PARIS-NORD VILLEPINTE!
For this 10th edition, the Vapexpo team wanted to make a big splash! After many years of occupation at the Grande Halle de la Villette, the famous Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center was chosen to host the event. This gigantic place hosts huge events every year like the Japan Expo or the horse show, which is to say that the bet was ambitious but risky!
Without real surprise, we found ourselves in a spacious and rather well ventilated building, it must be said that the Villepinte Exhibition Center is perfectly suited to a lounge dedicated to vaping.
Close to Le Bourget airport and Roissy Charles de Gaulle, this choice was practical for visitors arriving by plane, it was much less so for those who had opted for the train. If the Villepinte Exhibition Center is well served by public transport (RER B, Bus), the trip from the capital is not the shortest. To stay near the Vapexpo, the easiest option was to settle in the hotel zone of the airport located a few kilometers away (a drawback because these hotels are very popular with travelers arriving or departing by plane) .
Yet the choice of the Parc des Expositions Villepinte is a winner because it allowed visitors to Vapexpo to enjoy the show in peace without being attacked by heat, a thick mist or a lack of space.
FEEDBACK ON THE ORGANIZATION OF VAPEXPO PARIS 2018
If any doubt had arisen as to the choice of this new location, it is clear that the organization of this 2018 edition was there. As always the first hours
were complicated and we had to cope with the usual craze that the Vapexpo generates in the queue. Overall, the wait seemed less important than in previous editions, proof that the Vapexpo team has organized itself accordingly.
After waiting to return to the Villepinte Exhibition Center and undergoing the classic security check, we were greeted by pleasant hosts and hostesses who checked the tickets. As on each edition, bags containing advertising, small samples and a guide of the show awaited the visitors.
If the Grande Halle de la Villette often lacked space, this was clearly not the case in Villepinte. Despite a very busy first day, we clearly had the impression of having completely deserted alleys (See the video). Lots of space ? Too much space? Everyone will have an opinion but it must be said that for visitors it was a really pleasant thing not to have to step on each other.
A huge well-squared and well-organized show, this is clearly the impression that the 10th edition of Vapexpo left us. Numerous stands, a “newcomers' corner” thanks to which new market entrants have been put forward, a “modding gallery” still impressive and a “TV platform” sheltered by a design and design “Eiffel Tower” structure. original, it must be said there was plenty to do during this show!
Regarding the amenities, everything needed was available on site from the cloakroom through the Lounge area or the storage place for professionals! If many exhibitors offered refreshments, the organizers had installed several catering areas (sushi, sandwich ...) for the public with tables and chairs, outside the essential food trucks were present and there were the place to settle down… As in previous editions, it was even possible to have your hair or beard cut in a dedicated stand.
THREE DAYS OF SALON, AN IMPORTANT AFFLUENCE IN PROFESSIONALS!
The change in location of the Vapexpo makes it difficult to analyze the attendance, even if it seems that the professional days brought more visitors than the “general public” day.
For this 10th edition, the organizers of Vapexpo have bet on a three-day show with a “general public” day and two days dedicated to professionals. Despite the European directive on tobacco, the show once again opened its doors to the general public who could benefit from the new products, the atmosphere, the conferences and the many innovations. Unlike the last trade fairs at the Grande Halle de la Villette, it is not possible to say that this one was "crowded", some stands such as that of "myblu", "Twelve Monkeys" or "Grossiste Francochine" were stormed for three days while others at the back of the hall saw few visitors.
As always when arriving at a Vapexpo, you never really know what to expect and for this edition the exhibitors have once again offered very beautiful things! We will remember myblu, Green Vapes, Bordo2, Flavor Power, Vincent dans les vapes, Levest, V'ape which offered impressive stands both in terms of dimensions and in terms of the graphic universes discussed. Some others have attracted attention such as "Fluid mechanics" which won the "best stand" award with its "US Army" style in WWII style, Liquidarom with its bar and its gaming terminals. arcades or even LCA with its huts (we could have imagined ourselves at the beach).
Friendliness and professionalism, this is really what we want to remember from this special 10th edition. A show where visitors could make discoveries but above all a show or 
the professionals were able to work in a serene manner. Small flat, we regret the presence of too much music on the stands creating an unpleasant sound atmosphere, it is however good to note that this has diminished over the days.
The first day being open to the general public, the atmosphere was quite festive and all vapers were able to meet at this annual event. Most of the exhibitors seemed happy to show off their novelties and have the new e-liquids tested. This day was also an opportunity for the general public to share and discuss with the professionals present. As always, the LFEL offered awareness raising and associations were also present to deal with important topics around vaping. We were able to meet many reviewers and personalities of the vape (Todd, Nuke Vapes…) present for the occasion. This first day was also an opportunity for professionals to test their notoriety.
The next two days being reserved for professionals, we generally expect a little lull but this was not the case despite an entry this time paying. In view of the attendance, we clearly think that the Vapexpo is a trade fair which is becoming more and more B2B and less and less B2C. For our part, we took the time to discuss with the many exhibitors in order to get a feel for this 10th edition.
ALWAYS A LOT OF E-LIQUIDS BUT ALSO MATERIAL!
For this new edition we are staying in a way on the bases of the 2017 edition with certainly manufacturers of e-liquids but also many manufacturers of equipment and wholesalers. The biggest French brands of e-liquids were obviously present (Vincent dans les vapes, Flavor Power, Green Vapes, Bordo2, Roykin, Liquidarom ...) as were some foreign market leaders (Twelve Monkeys, Sunny Smokers, Vampire Vape, T -Juice…). But this time, it was also necessary to count on the manufacturers of materials present in number (blu, Vype, Innokin, Eleaf, Dotmod, SxMini…) and on the famous gallery of moderators.
But what were the good surprises of this Vapexpo?
Listed e-liquids we hold :
- “Tobacco” e-liquids based on infusion from “Terroir et Vapeur”
- The new range "Les déglingos" from Bordo2
- New products from Vincent dans les Vapes (Cirkus)
- New juices from V'ape including Macapink and Pachy Cola
- The presence of many e-liquids with CBD
- Nicotine salt e-liquids
Obviously this list is far from exhaustive and what we can say with certainty is that there was something for everyone!
Hardware side we hold :
- The new "myblu" with its capsule system
- The new E-Pen 3 from Vype
- The magnificent “Sx Mini” boxes that everyone can appreciate
- The material from Pipeline France
- The disposable "Preco Tank" clearomiser by Vzone (presented by Grossiste Francochine)
- The very large choice of equipment offered by Chinese manufacturers.
LIVE VIDEO OF VAPEXPO (25 MINUTES)
OUR PHOTO GALLERY SOUVENIR VAPEXPO VILLEPINTE 2018
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CONCLUSION ON THIS EDITION OF VAPEXPO VILLEPINTE
A 10th edition with ambition which is ultimately a success. Here is how we can summarize this last Vapexpo which was clearly oriented for professionals. Year after year, the organization is refined and improved to arrive at a serious event that has become essential for the vaping sector in France. To see if next year, Vapexpo will return to Paris-Nord Villepinte or will prefer to return to the Grande Halle de la Villette, perhaps more suitable for this type of attendance.
If you want more, go next month to Las Vegas in the USA ! For those who prefer to wait, we will end up Nantes the 9, 10 and 11 March 2019 at the Grand Palais.
To learn more about Vapexpo, visit the official website or on the official facebook page.
