https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/c/e/1201<div class="" style="margin:0;">The first ever <strong><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.es-live.co.uk/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Electronic Sourcing Live</a> </strong>event takes place on Thursday the 12^th of May at Regency Hotel in Newbury.</div><div class="" style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><strong> </strong> </div><div class="" style="margin:0;"><strong>The Inspiration: How did come about?</strong></div><div class="" style="margin:0;">Having attended the Electronics Distribution Show in Las Vegas over the last four years I was struck by the networking opportunities it presented for electronics purchasing professionals. It was apparent the UK electronics supply chain could benefit from similar networking opportunities, all be it on a smaller scale. To ensure a successful UK event, I asked MMG’s in-house circulation staff to start calling readers to explore the structure of an event that would exactly meet their needs. The team spoke to upwards of 1,000 readers testing a range of content and pricing options.</div><div class="" style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><strong> </strong> </div><div class="" style="margin:0;"><strong>The Audience: Who is it for?</strong></div><div class="" style="margin:0;">Reaching out to all <strong><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://electronics-sourcing.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Electronic Sourcing</a></strong> readers, ES Live is unlike any other trade show and is specifically tailored to the needs of busy electronics purchasing professionals need to manage their valuable time carefully. So the chance to discuss new or ongoing supply chain challenges with leading suppliers and likeminded purchasing professionals, all under one roof, should come as a welcome opportunity.</div><div class="" style="margin:0;padding:0px;"><strong> </strong> </div><div class="" style="margin:0;"><strong>The Show</strong></div><ul><li>A free table-top event featuring 33 leading industry suppliers</li><li>Free seminars focusing on cost reduction</li><li>Evening networking dinner</li></ul><p style="margin:0;">More information</p><p style="margin:0;"><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.es-live.co.uk/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">www.es-live.co.uk</a></p>en-USTelligent Community 12