Strong Kick-off for the Meet & Connect Series: FORMATplus Marketplace in Trnava, Slovakia
On May 14th and 15th, the third edition of the FORMATplus Marketplace took place in Trnava, Slovakia — for the first time under the new name Meet & Connect. The event brought together around 200 participants, including representatives from 13 member companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as their professional end customers.
The evening before the event began with a relaxed get-together, providing plenty of space for networking. The following day, the focus shifted to direct dialogue with suppliers: 25 selected manufacturers from the fields of hand tools, precision tools, workshop equipment, and occupational safety were on site to present innovations and answer questions.
A highlight of the event was the FORMAT booth, where the EDE International team presented the brand strategy FORMAT 3.0 and unveiled a new, modern exhibition stand featuring a large LED wall. Special attention was given to the live launch of the FORMAT Brand Space – an immersive 360° virtual experience that allows users to explore the full FORMAT range via VR glasses. The Brand Space will soon be integrated into partner websites to offer even broader access.
As an added incentive, visitors who engaged with all supplier booths had the chance to enter a prize draw with attractive giveaways.
“Meet & Connect in Trnava proved to be a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and cross-border collaboration, “says Martin Ochelski, Sales Director Eastern Europe at EDE International. “It brought valuable face-to-face interaction, exciting innovations, and a new level of FORMAT brand experience.”
Upcoming FORMAT Meet & Connect events:
Spain: September 4th & 5th September 2025
France: September 18th & 19th September 2025
Poland: October 28th & 29th October 2025.
If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, feel free to contact your contact persona at EDE International. We look forward to connecting with you!
