Attendance at EPHJ trade fair in Geneva hit by G7 Summit

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Attendance at EPHJ trade fair in Geneva hit by G7 Summit

The EPHJ high-precision trade fair, which took place last week in Geneva, did not attract the same number of visitors this year as in previous years due to the disruption caused by the G7 summit in nearby Evian, France. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Nevertheless, the trade fair pulled in 20,000 visitors who came to discover the latest innovations in watchmaking and jewellery, microtechnology, medical devices and aerospace. The 24th edition of the EPHJ, held alongside the G7 summit, “had to contend with an unusual logistical environment, characterised by traffic restrictions, heightened security checks, mandatory remote working and travel uncertainties. These factors affected travel arrangements, particularly during the first few days,” the exhibition organisers said in a statement on Monday. “Against this backdrop, there was an impact on visitor numbers compared with recent editions. However, EPHJ stayed on course, still reaching the symbolic …

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