VapersCom 2022: Vaping community convenes in Dortmund
Show welcomed the public, showcasing this year's e-cigarette and next-generation product highlights for a full weekend
VapersCom has drawn to a close after two captivating days of highlights from the world of vaping and e-cigarettes, flanked by an exciting programme of events. Messe Dortmund was the venue for innovations in the vaping industry on 5 and 6 November, welcoming 1,500 participants from the vaping community to VapersCom.
Dortmund, 25 November 2022 – The first weekend in November was a busy one at Messe Dortmund as the vaping community had the opportunity once again to connect and interact with like-minded individuals as they experienced the latest innovations in the industry and, above all, tried out new creations and new products for themselves. “This diversity, coupled with an exciting programme of events and the presentation of the VapersCom Awards, is what makes VapersCom so appealing,” said Sabine Loos, chief show organiser and Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe which owns and operates the Messe Dortmund venue. The 2022 show once again put the spotlight on the extensive range of e-cigarettes, liquids and related accessories, and enabled customers to be guided and sales to be made right there on the stands at the venue.
VapersCom Awards presented in four categories
The VapersCom Awards were presented at the show for the second time, with a panel of expert judges and the audience choosing the best products from the consumer's point of view in a total of four categories. “The VapersCom Awards ceremony was one of the highlights last year and also succeeded in getting people excited this time around,” said Katrin Fischer from Messe Dortmund's VapersCom team. The winners in the following categories were delighted to receive their awards and celebrated with the vaping community at the after-party get-together once the ceremony ended.
| Category | Award winners |
|---|---|
| Most popular talk pennel | VaperFriends |
| Most popular streamer | Obi's Dampfsofa |
| Community Award | Viersen vaping community (for donations and local assistance in the Ahr valley) |
| Longest journey (visitors) | Dampfschmankerl TV |
Established vaping industry exhibitors at the Dortmund show
In addition to well-known manufacturers such as Ultrabio from Rheda-Wiedenbrück and Eroltec from Heimertingen, both of which have been permanent fixtures in the vaping industry for over ten years, this year's VapersCom also featured SIA Pro Vape from Latvia. Revoltage was also in attendance with the mission of giving vapers a unique vaping experience. Plenty of variety was also provided by numerous other exhibitors, including VampireVape, O'Donnell Moonshine, Kirschlolli, Die Dampfbar, Lädla Juice and Vaperspoint.
A great many influencers were once again in attendance throughout the show, reporting on VapersCom via channels such as Twitch, Instagram or Youtube. Of course, one of the most famous faces in the industry, Jelica Kiki Boskovic a.k.a. Dampfbossi, owner of Bossiland, was also there. On the first day of the show, he engaged in a gripping table tennis match with DampferschmankerlTV, which provided a sporting diversion and kicked off the VapersCom table tennis tournament.
The rest of the supporting programme was also a great hit, with consumer association BVRA joining Obi on his “vapers' sofa” (Obi's Dampfersofa) for an interview on both days of the show, and with the Community Talk on Saturday addressing current trends and developments. Other special highlights included the auction by Eroltec on Saturday and the popular GiveAway shows on both days of the show.
What VapersCom exhibitors had to say
Dominik Burda, General Manager at Revoltage:
“Our top priority after launching the new brand is to have a visible presence. In the past, it's been mainly the curious who've been coming to shows to look around, but this time it's hardcore vapers looking to get their bearings in the market. “Overall, we're very satisfied, and we've also able to make valuable business contacts.”
Lukas Terlinde, Key Account Manager at VampireVape / Trulo GmbH:
“We come to VapersCom to promote our business and to make sales. Our sales figures and all the interested visitors coming up our stand speak for themselves.”
André Süppel, owner of Kirschlolli / Ultra BioWerke:
“People are in a good frame of mind, and sales are excellent. I've taken the opportunity to present my special liquids once again. A trade show is always about seeing and being seen. I'll be back next time.”
Alexander Stiel of Herbsandco/Vapes-Bars:
“We're bringing Vapes-Bars to Germany for the first time and have therefore brought an international team along to show how broadly positioned we are. Our primary goal at the moment is to make the brand better known here. The foot-count and the high level of interest shown by VapersCom visitors clearly show there is great demand for our Vapes-Bars.”
Silke Hoebel of eroltec Holding:
“The visitor feedback has been amazing! As ever, our stand was well attended throughout, and last but not least we've been able to achieve a good prize with our raffle. Also, we've been delighted with the way the show's been organised.”