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2011 WCO IT Conference & Exhibition
Cloud Computing: A New Era for Customs and Trade
How will this major technical innovation alter strategic thinking for Customs and its partners in the supply chain?
Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, USA
11 to 13 May 2011
Conference Host Corporate Sponsor US Customs & Border Protection Microsoft
Brussels – Johannesburg – Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul – Bangalore – Veracruz – Seoul - Marrakesh – Dublin - Seattle
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The World Customs Organisation (WCO) and Customs Border Protection (CBP), United Sates of America, are delighted to bring the WCO IT Conference & Exhibition to Seattle, USA in 2011. Since 2002, the WCO has built a tradition of excellence with its annual IT Conference and Exhibition. In the past nine years, we have held our leading external event in all parts of the world, but this is our first time in the United States of America. It is indeed exciting to see the buzz and vitality of Seattle supply the backdrop to the energy and creativity of our IT Conference. This irresistible combination is a perfect fit with the meeting’s well-established reputation for relevant content, enhanced business opportunities and outstanding high-level networking. The conference theme, ‘Cloud Computing: A New Era for Customs and Trade’ perfectly complements a city known globally for innovation and thought leadership and this combination will produce an outstanding international success. Seattle offers a natural networking platform that allows delegates, trade and government to socialise and do business in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Cloud Computing is portrayed as a major paradigm shift in computing technologies, perhaps the biggest single such factor in 20 years or more. Governments around the world are looking into the possibilities for cost savings and other efficiencies associated with this concept. “Will this major technical innovation alter strategic thinking for Customs and its partners in the supply chain or has its potential impact been overstated?” There are many components to this complex issue and it is by no means purely a question of technology alone. In essence, it concerns shared infrastructure and, from a Government perspective, it immediately raises questions of asset management, security, privacy, access to data and sharing of information. These are policy and legal matters of great importance that Customs administrations will need to address quickly given the speed with which Cloud Computing is advancing. The basic argument suggests that Cloud Computing will allow Government agencies to focus on their core business, and not invest large amounts in IT infrastructure such as data centres, when this service provision can be handled more efficiently by other means. Of course, Governments will need to keep full control over sensitive processes and data deemed to be secret or otherwise restricted.
Participant Profile The 2011 WCO IT Conference & Exhibition will bring together Customs authorities, the IT sector, the broader business community, governmental and trade organisations, lending institutions, representatives from other border regulatory agencies and others involved in the international trade arena. The 2010 IT Conference & Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland was attended by approximately 400 delegates, even the Icelandic ash cloud could not keep our participants away. It is anticipated that Seattle will attract a greater number of participants as Seattle’s convivial capital is renowned as an attractive and popular conference destination; compact, safe, friendly, easy to get around with excellent airlinks and high quality hotels, venues and restaurants.
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Objectives of the Conference
Discover new approaches to Customs IT, with particular emphasis on cloud computing, that will change the way you do business.
To discuss “cloud computing” from a Customs perspective, addressing fundamental questions of privacy, security and national sovereignty.
To bring together decision-makers from more than one hundred countries representing 98% of global trade to discuss the implications of IT generally on core Customs business.
To experience best practice examples of the latest IT solutions, and identify opportunities in the Customs and trade environment.
To meet a variety of potential partners and associates with a shared interest in trade facilitation, improving supply chain management, maximizing cooperation amongst border stakeholders and improving border security.
Why participate as an Exhibitor, Sponsor or Advertiser?
Establish and reinforce your company’s position in the IT sector by being at this premier meeting and ideal location
Deliver a clear message that you have a genuine commitment to the IT field in the Customs domain
Benefit from face-to-face contact with your target market and interact with usually difficult-to-access high level decision makers on a cost effective and informal basis
Reach the WCO universe through your presence on meeting materials such as conference announcements, conference website, and other conference-related marketing materials
Build market share and new customer relationships during challenging economic times
The sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at the WCO 2011 IT Conference & Exhibition are outlined in the following pages.
Please be advised that early booking is strongly advised in order to secure your preferred option and avoid disappointment.
Venue The Conference Venue and Headquarter Hotel for the 2011 WCO IT Conference & Exhibition is: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, USA A genuine international institution, the Sheraton is situated downtown in the city’s vibrant core and provides a gateway to the diverse sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest.
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Conference Secretariat WCO Event Services team is the organiser for this conference and has a dedicated Exhibition & Sponsorship Management team to work with you to maximise your Return on Investment (ROI). For enquiries and bookings, please contact:
10’x8’ exhibition space (7.3msq - approx. 3mx2m) ▲
White Infill Panel Scheme ▲
Exhibitor Name Card ▲
One Counter Unit & High Stool ▲
One Small Table & Two Chairs ▲
Two Spotlights on Track ▲
One 13amp double socket ▲
Company Logo and Link on Exhibitor Page on Conference Website ▲
Company Logo on Exhibitor Page in Conference Programme ▲
Complimentary Conference Registrations 2 2
Delegate Bag per Exhibiting Company 1 1
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Booking Form
Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return this form to: WCO Event Services World Customs Organization 30 Rue de Marché 1020 Brussels Belgium Email: [email protected] Fax: +32 (0) 209 94 93
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Tel/Fax:
Email:
Postal Address:
TERMS & CONDITIONS - 50% of amount is due immediately with the balance due before 1st March
2011. Invoices must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date. Payment can be made by bank wire transfer to the following account; Bank details : Beneficiary: GMD Publishing Bank address: CBC Banque Avenue Louise, 525-527, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgique Account #: 732 – 0244938 – 64 IBAN: BE29 7320 2449 3864 BIC / swift: CREGBEBB All bank charges are the responsibility of the sender. Cheques or bank drafts must be in dollars. If the Client fails to submit full payment 1 month prior to the event, WCO can cancel the Client’s participation in the Conference & Exhibition. Upon receipt of the booking form, participation will be confirmed in writing by the Exhibition & Sponsorship Team together with the issuing of an invoice for the amount owing. Refunds of sponsorship costs will be based on the following schedule:
• Before 31st March 2011 – 50% of the total due will be refunded.
• On or after 31st March 2011 – no refund available.
In the event of a cancellation of an exhibition space a service fee of $500 applies for each space cancelled before 30
th April 2011. After this no refunds will be made unless the space is resold.
Cancellations for both sponsorship and exhibition must be submitted in writing to the Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager at WCO.
If a custom designed stand is to be constructed, please provide a diagram of the proposed stand with details and dimensions. All display constructions require the approval of the Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager.
In the event that the conference is postponed for any given reason, the exhibitor/sponsor will not be entitled to cancel the exhibition space /sponsorship or to obtain monetary compensation, but the benefits that have been agreed will remain in place for the rescheduled event.
In the event that the conference is cancelled for any given reason, the Meeting Managers will refund the exhibition/sponsorship money to the relevant company, minus any benefits that have been received by the company prior to the cancellation and any expenses incurred by the Meeting Managers with respect to the provision of the agreed benefits.
Gold Sponsor 3 - Refreshment Break – am Day 2 $20,000
Gold Sponsor 4 - Refreshment Break – am Day 3 $20,000 SOLD
Silver Sponsor – Conference Pens $15,000
Silver Sponsor – Conference Notepads $15,000
Bronze Sponsor 1 – Transport to Dinner Day 1 $10,000 SOLD
Bronze Sponsor 2 – Transport to [Tour] $10,000 SOLD
Bronze Sponsor 3 – Transport to Microsoft Centre $10,000
Bronze Sponsor 2 – Transport to [Tour] $10,000
STANDALONE OPTIONS COST TICK BOX
Insert in Delegate Bag – 1 page A4 or A5 $1,000
Button Advertising on Conference Website ▲
Advertising in Conference Programme – Back Cover, Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover, Run of Page, Full Page Colour, Run of Page Half Page Colour
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Tabletop Exhibition (limited availability) ▲
Exhibition Options COST (Stand Number(s)
please list 3 preferences)
Exhibition Space $7,000
Total Due
Please check the World Customs Organisation website: http://www.wcoomd.org.event/htm for partnership opportunities at other forthcoming WCO conferences such as:
• Sixth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy, 2-3 February 2011
• Eighth EastWest Institute, WorldWide Security Conference 1-2 March 2011
