eBulletin No. 12 for WORLD 2009 Exhibitors
 

This is our last e-Bulletin for World 2009 – we hope you have found them useful - all previous issues can still be found through the Exhibitors' Page.

We will continue to keep you up to date with any important announcements during the event via email with subject line E-NOTICE FOR WORLD 2009. Look out for them in your inbox and let us know if other members of your onsite team should be copied.

All eNotices will also be posted on the Online Notice Board.

We look forward to seeing you in our offices at Palexpo.

Client Relations Team

Jane Ratcliffe : +41 (0) 22 761 2049 : +41 (0) 79 249 4892
Jennifer Chalk : +41 (0) 22 761 2048 : +41 (0) 79 903 7615
Amanda Metcalfe : +41 (0) 22 761 2048 : +41 (0) 79 903 8240
 

COLLECTING YOUR EXHIBITOR PASS

Click here for location of registration desks and opening hours.

If pre-registered (recommended): To reduce queues we recommend one person collects all passes on behalf of a company. If this is not possible, please ensure that each person has his/her personal Confirmation of Registration document to present at the registration desks.
If NOT pre-registered: Please make sure that any of your staff who register onsite for their Exhibitor Pass have means of identification and authorization that they are representing the stand and can register against its account. If your quota of Exhibitor Passes is reached you will receive an email notification to alert you about payment.

Note: online exhibitor pass registration will remain open until the close of the event.
 

COLLECTING YOUR DOCUMENTATION (MAIN CONTACTS ONLY)

As of 30 September the main contact person for each exhibiting company can collect the following Exhibitor Documentation from the Sales & Marketing Office in the main lobby of Geneva-Palexpo just outside the Hall 4 entrance.

  • USB Key including floor plans, event catalogue, forum programme and list of onsite facilities and services for exhibitors;
  • Invitations to the opening ceremony, welcome and farewell receptions;
  • Hardcopies of the Event Catalogue
 

TURNKEY EXHIBITORS

If you contracted a turnkey exhibition stand or office suite directly from ITU:

Move-in dates: 1 Oct to 3 Oct (08:00 – 19:00)
and 4 Oct (08:00 – 17:00)
Key collection: Exhibition stand - Syma Expo desk, Hall 2 Service Centre, #2700
Office Suites - Exhibitors’ Contact Desk located just next to the Hall 2 Service Centre
 

HELP DESKS

You can find the following service providers at the Hall 2 Service Centre, #2700

Stand Builders Syma Expo
Mathys		 : +41 (0) 22 791 7030
: +41 (0) 22 306 4000
Freight Handling Manutexpo:
DHL Logistics
Inter Expologistics
Sauvin Schmidt Pelichet		  
: +41 (0) 22 798 2339
: +41 (0) 22 798 1328
: +41 (0) 22 798 8590
Florist GreenMe 5 : +41 (0) 79 798 7212
Caterer ExpoGourmet : +41 (0) 22 761 1500
Photographer Pool Photo : +41 (0) 22 761 2300
Signage/Graphics Rutschi : +41 (0) 79 203 6627

And go to the Exhibitors’ Contact Desk located next to the Hall 2 Service Centre to finalize any technical requirements/installations with Geneva-Palexpo : +41 (0) 22 761 1300

Click HERE for a full list of onsite facilities & services for exhibitors

 

LAST MINUTE GUEST INVITATIONS

You can continue to send your code and invite guests to register online for a free visitor pass against your account, provided you immediately validate registrations before your guests arrive onsite to collect their Pass.

However, it is recommended that you now opt to register your guests on their behalf and send them their confirmation of registration letter.

Enter the registration webpage using your Exhibitor Logins and click on Your Guests for full details.
 

ACCESSING THE MEDIA

To gain access to journalists and analysts covering the event, you must first register your Press Officer via the Press Officer Registration link.

Benefits include exclusive access to the:

  • Accredited Media & Analyst list
  • Press Conference Room and Media Centre (with lounge and interview rooms)
  • Online Media Relations pages (tips and services to maximize your media visibility)

Press Officer Contact details will be published online for accredited media/analysts to access, as they will be looking for whom to contact for more information about products/services on show and for scheduling interviews.
The Media Calendar covering events open to media/analyst participation can be viewed on the media webpages here under "Programme" then enter you Press Officer login. Once registered, Press Officers are advised to let us know of all your activities/demos so journalists can be informed of where they need to be and when.
 

STORING SHOW CONSUMABLES

Arrangements have been made to facilitate Exhibitors who wish to stock replenishable goods in storage close to the halls. If you require this service contact one of the three Manutexpo consortium members listed below. Cost: CHF 88/hour (including labour and trolley) - minimum CHF 88.

DHL Logistics +41 (0)22 798 2339 +41 (0)22 788 0205
Inter Expologistics +41 (0)22 798 1328 +41 (0)22 788 1387
Sauvin Schmidt Pelichet +41 (0)22 798 8590 +41 (0)22 791 8599
 

GETTING AROUND

  • Parking Onsite
    Parking and Access areas for drop-off/pick-up are designated according to participant and vehicle type. See the Parking & Access Map for details. To obtain a parking and/or access permit for your cars, buses, delivery vans etc., go to the exhibitors' contact desk located next to the hall 2 service centre.
  • Getting to Geneva Palexpo
    Geneva city centre, the airport and Geneva-Palexpo are all easily reachable by train or bus using the united network of public transport (Unireso). Click on the links below for useful maps/overviews:

    Access Geneva
    Overview of Geneva-Palexpo
    Access for persons with reduced mobility (WORLD 2009 uses Halls 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
  • Free public transportation with personalized entry badge
    The personalized access pass for WORLD 2009 serves as a free transportation pass from 5 to 9 October for all public transport routes in Geneva, whether trains, buses, trams or boats run by TPG. It also provides access to shuttle services between car parks and Geneva-Palexpo. Visit the links below for more information: