Despite harmful news on the e-cigarette, the annual edition of Vapexpo in Paris went off without a hitch! Indeed, the 2019 vintage of the 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 2019 edition of Vapexpo, which once again took place in Paris-Nord Villepinte. How was the organization ? Was there a big attendance? ? What was the atmosphere of this show ?
VAPEXPO 2019: PARIS-NORTH VILLEPINTE, PRACTICAL, AERATED BUT DIFFICULT TO ACCESS!
Following on from the 10th edition, the Vapexpo team has decided to bet on the gigantic halls of Paris-Nord Villepinte! Practical and spacious, the place is obviously ideal for hosting a large-scale event. Well ventilated, the Villepinte Exhibition Center is perfectly suited to a salon dedicated to vaping, it allows thousands of vapers to be able to enjoy the festivities without being attacked by the waves of steam and the heat that we could experience at the Grande Halle de La Villette.
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) .
The main drawback of this location remains its distance from the center of the capital. Complicated indeed for visitors to enjoy the Parisian evenings and the many French monuments. It's a debate and everyone will have their opinion! For our part, we preferred the intimate side of the Grande Hall de la Villette with its mythical side, yet we understand that beyond the concern of visitors, the organizers must face the needs of professionals, specifications and economic pressure.
FEEDBACK ON THE ORGANIZATION OF VAPEXPO PARIS 2019
If the 2018 edition was given a facelift with its new location, this 2019 cuvée did not really surprise its hosts regarding its organization. As always the first hours have
been loaded even if as a media we have not really had to suffer this annual inconvenience. As in the previous year, it seems to us that the wait was generally less important than in previous editions, proof that the Vapexpo team has organized itself accordingly.
As always, after reaching the Villepinte exhibition center and undergoing the classic security check, we were greeted by pleasant hosts and hostesses who checked the tickets. Unsurprisingly, bags containing advertising, small samples, stickers and a guide to the show awaited visitors. It seems that the organizers have in the process changed the method of access to the show, unlike in previous years the badge was only scanned once and not at each entry clearly facilitating entry / exit.
Year after year we clearly feel a professionalization of the sector but also of this Vapexpo show. Well organized, squared and clear, this is clearly the impression that this new edition of Vapexpo left us. At the entrance, the famous “newcomers' corner” thanks to which new market entrants have been put forward, in the center a spacious “TV platform” to welcome speakers and the return of the famous design “Eiffel Tower” structure and original. Note the presence of the "modding gallery" at the back of the show. Wide and spacious aisles, many exhibitors, light, entertainment, what more could you ask for in a salon dedicated to vaping?
Regarding the amenities, everything needed was available on site from the cloakroom through the Lounge area or the storage place for professionals! This year, the organizers went above and beyond to avoid the endless queues for catering. There was a restaurant space inside offering both coffee and meals (sushi, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc.) for the public with tables and chairs. Outside, a few food trucks were present (Friterie, French Gastronomy, Crêperie…) to delight the taste buds of visitors. Despite mixed weather, it was possible to take a breath of fresh air on the front of the hall without feeling stuck.
AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN BIG VAPE AND BIG TOBACCO!
Difficult to analyze the attendance even if it seems that the professional days brought more visitors than the “general public” day. This year, there is no doubt, the Vapexpo was a real meeting shared between two worlds: that of Big Vape with the big names in the sector and that of Big Tobacco with the tobacco majors on site to present their new e-cigarettes.
For this 2019 edition, the organizers of Vapexpo have bet on a three-day show with a “general public” day and two days dedicated to professionals, including Sunday afternoon open to the “general public”. Despite the recent attacks on vaping, the show once again opened its doors to the general public who could take advantage of the novelties, the atmosphere, the conferences and the many innovations.
It's a habit at Vapexpo, you never really know what to expect! For this edition, the exhibitors once again offered very beautiful things without necessarily being in excess. Indeed, this year we did not find these huge original stands offered by some liquidiers. However, some have been able to put themselves forward, such as the Curieux brand with its “Licorne / Baroque” stand or the Fluid Mechanics stand which, without any real surprise, remains as original as ever.
Always more professionalism, this is really what we want to remember from this latest edition which takes place in a particular context, a kind of year of transition. A trade fair or visitors 
were able to make discoveries, buy products, participate in numerous contests but also a trade fair where vaping professionals needed to stand out from this new competition that constitutes the tobacco industry.
And it is obvious! Year after year, the tobacco majors are gaining more and more importance in the vaping market. For this latest edition of Vapexpo, Vype (British American Tobacco), myblu (Fontem Ventures) had decided to take the show by storm with fairly imposing stands. Juul, one of the market leaders was also present on the show with a clean and bright stand.
Although the first day was reserved for the general public, the atmosphere seemed less festive than in previous years. It must be said that the “roaring twenties” of vaping are probably over! Today, it is no longer really a question of doing too much while the mainstream media are taking a close interest in the subject. Yet this day was clearly an opportunity for individuals to share and discuss with the professionals present. As in each edition, the show was punctuated by conferences, distribution of gifts and activities (lightsaber fights, many disguised characters ...)
Once again this year we believe that the Vapexpo is a trade fair which tends more and more towards B2B. If access to B2C (general public) is still as important, over time the professional side is gaining momentum and the international vaping fair seems to fall into line at the same level as the major exhibitions organized for other sectors. economic.
AN ECOSYSTEM OF THE VAPE WELL REPRESENTED!
Never change a winning team ! If the presence of equipment manufacturers was lacking during the first editions, this has not been the case for several years. This year, there were certainly manufacturers of e-liquids but also many manufacturers of equipment and wholesalers. The biggest French brands of e-liquids were obviously present (Alfaliquid, VDLV, Flavor Power, Liquid French, Liquidarom, Solana, Unicorn Vape...) just like some foreign market leaders (Twelve Monkeys, Sunny Smokers, Vampire Vape, T-Juice ...). But this time, we also had to rely on manufacturers of materials present in numbers (myblu, Vype, Juul, Innokin, Eleaf, Dotmod, SxMini, Vaporesso, Wismec ...) and the famous gallery of modellers.
Let's also take advantage of the moment to take a big hat trick to french kids Enovap which launches a limited edition "Full Black". Product improvements have emerged and vapor rendering is now more direct. The Vapexpo was also the opportunity to test the new MTL Pods of Enovap.
We can also highlight the presence of the giant " Flavors and Liquids" , of the society " The Little Vapoteur And for the associative side of " The Heart Vape". More surprisingly, certain absences noted such as that of Green Liquides, V'ape or even Liquideo. Finally, it is important to point out that this edition of the show seems to sound the death knell for the promising CBD e-liquid industry that is almost absent from the show.
But what were the good surprises of this Vapexpo?
In general we hold :
- A more professional and less exuberant salon
- A well-run organization, an airy and spacious lounge
- The advent of podmods with products present throughout the show
- The promotion of e-liquids "Made in France", without additives, without sucralose ...
- The absence of CBD which was nevertheless at the heart of previous editions
- The important presence of the tobacco industry at the show
Listed e-liquids we hold :
- “Curious” e-liquids and the range in collaboration with “La Mécanique des Fluides”
- The “Bobble” range, mono-aromas that work wonders
- “Tobacco” e-liquids based on infusion from “Terroir et Vapeur” (always so surprising)
- The new “Guys & Bull” range by French Liquide
- The “Providence” range from Kapalina with its many custards
- The e-liquids from the famous “Unicorn Vape” stand still taken by storm!
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 Enovap Full Black limited edition
- Koddo Pavinno by Le French Liquide
- Always crazy mods of Puf Puf Custom modbox
- The magnificent "Sx Mini" boxes that everyone can appreciate
- The new atomizer Zenith presented by Innokin (And by Mr. Busardo)
- The many podmods offered by the tobacco industry (myblu / Vype / Juul)
- The very large choice of equipment offered by Chinese manufacturers.
A SMALL VISIT AT THE HEART OF VAPEXPO 2019!
OUR PHOTO GALLERY SOUVENIR VAPEXPO VILLEPINTE 2019
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CONCLUSION ON THIS EDITION OF VAPEXPO 2019
A beautiful edition which has just ended! Everyone will find something there or can criticize this show which reflects a young and changing sector. For our part, Vapexpo is now at the age of maturity by unambiguously presenting a real melting pot of what exists today within the vaping industry. Less crazy, more professional and more serious, this 2019 edition of Vapexpo convinced us in its organization and in its balance between work and relaxation. Professionals, the general public, everyone was able to take advantage of this annual event which honors a product that still has a future!
If you want more, go to Las Vegas in the USA the 22 and 23 November 2019 ! For those who prefer to wait, we will end up Acropolis Exhibition Center de Nice the 21,22 and 23 Mars 2020.
To learn more about Vapexpo, visit the official website or on the official facebook page.
