5ème Congrès Mondial sur les Parcs, Durban, Afrique du Sud, 8-17 Septembre 2003, Bénéfices par delà les frontières

Exhibition au Congrès Mondial sur les Parcs
Bénéfices par delà les frontières

The IUCN 5th World Congress on Protected Areas, or IUCN 5th World Parks Congress as it has become known, is an event that takes place every 10 years. The event provides a major global forum for setting the agenda for protected areas. Previous Congresses have had a tremendous impact in assisting national governments to create new protected areas, and direct more resources towards biodiversity conservation.

The 5th IUCN World Parks Congress and Exhibition will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 8 to 17 September, 2003. Both Patrons of the Congress, former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mr. Nelson Mandela and Her Majesty Queen Noor strongly endorse the theme of the Congress,” Benefits Beyond Boundaries".

The 5th IUCN World Parks Congress is organised by IUCN - The World Conservation Union, its World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), South African National Parks and the Government of South Africa.

World Parks Congress has a record of catalysing important change for protected areas at all levels: global, regional, national and local. The World Parks Congress to be held in Durban will tackle the following, Celebrating Protected areas, Big Issues, Global Report card, Toolbox for global action, Focus on Africa. All of these areas will be highlighted in focus areas within the exhibition.

Seven unifying workshop streams will follow the symposia. These will explore, in-depth, common issues faced by protected areas throughout the world. The workshop streams will identify and develop the tools needed to address these issues; highlight case studies illustrating innovative approaches; and recommend the way forward.

To provide a platform where the various stakeholders can showcase the implementation of how protected areas are relevant to the broader economy, social and environmental agenda for humankind.
To provide a technical focus for professionals working on protected areas to exchange ideas and learn from each other.
To tangibly illustrate the substance matters that the World Parks Congress will be addressing.
To showcase the theme areas and provide an informative exhibition where delegates and the public can network and interact with each other.
To create and build brand awareness for all organisations.

The 7 Workshop Streams will be incorporated into the exhibition area whether set out as theme areas within the exhibition or by using video material projected on the large screens within the exhibition and are as follows:

Exhibition Rates : Excluding 14% VAT / Space Plans

Raw Space: R1 500, 00 per square meter

Shell Scheme Package excluding Raw Space: R285, 00 per square meter

Exhibitors will receive walling, fascia and fascia lettering, two spotlights, one plug point and carpets only

Additional services on hire may be ordered from the exhibitor manual which includes audio visual, plants, security, parking, stand cleaning, furniture, electrics, telephones, carpets, banner rigging, freight and forwarding.

Research confirms that exhibitors who integrate their marketing tools with their presence at an exhibition are more successful than those who don’t. By taking up the various opportunities you will raise your organization’s profile, generate valuable new business and provide an excellent return on your investment.

When embarking on any marketing or awareness campaign it is essential to maximise on the effectiveness of that given strategy.

For this reason we are offering exciting electronic services over and above the traditional exhibition package.

For the duration of the World Parks Congress 2003 Exhibition we will be offering various Online Advertising opportunities to all exhibitors, suppliers and interested parties. These will include:

These services will all be available on the exhibition web site, which will remain live until 1 month after the exhibition.

50% required on confirmed booking of stand space cannot be reserved until payment or proof of payment is received.

50% balance is required by 15 August 2003 no stand or services will be available on site until payment is received in full.

Important Dates

Build-up: Friday, 5 September - Sunday, 7 September 2003

Breakdown: Wednesday, 17 September Thursday, 18 September 2003

Application to Exhibit: Deadline: 30 July 2003

Exhibitor Manual Service Order Forms: Deadline: 30 July 2003

Village Exhibitions & Events have recently been officially appointed by SAN Parks to provide the Exhibition Management services for the duration of the World Parks Congress.

Village Exhibitions & Events is South Africa’s most innovative special event, conference coordination and exhibition management company.

We focus on outsourcing our expertise, market knowledge and services to the public and private sectors.

Village Exhibitions & Events were appointed by the Johannesburg World Summit Company (JOWSCO) to prepare stage and manage the Ubuntu Exhibition, SA Pavilion and Ubuntu Village Conferences showcasing “Best Practice on Sustainable Development” from 17 August 7 September 2003.

We look forward to working with you on this project and assure you of our professional assistance at all times.

Our Mission

To produce a professional and integrated service in exhibition and event management leading to economic growth and empowerment through dedicated service, innovation and research, peoples development, partnership and networking.

Contacts: Alison Harkin / Gill Sclanders

Village Exhibitions & Events (Pty) Ltd
467 Rugby Avenue,
Ferndale
Randburg 2194

Web site: http://www.e3events.com/wpc/
Email: gillian@e3events.com
Tel: +27 11 787-5783
Fax: +27 11 326-2714
P O Box 704 70
Bryanston 2021
South Africa

Benefits Beyond Boundaries

Spectacular full colour poster series – portraying the extraordinary range and nature of benefits which Protected Areas offer beyond their boundaries. Purchase them individually or maximize their impact by purchasing the set of six! All proceeds go towards the Vth IUCN World Parks Congress and related protected area activities.

Please click here to see and order the poster

Service order forms & contracts
If you have not already sent your contracts please ensure you send them as soon as possible to secure your exhibition space.

As a matter of urgency, please also confirm all your stand requirements such as audiovisual, furniture, stand cleaning, security etc. You are also required to complete the compulsory service order forms. All service order forms must be faxed to Village by 18 August 2003.

Exhibitor Accreditation
All exhibitors must be accredited and these forms are now available on our website. Please complete a form for every staff member manning your organisation's stand. Forms are to be emailed to alisonharkin@iafrica.com by 20 August 2003.

Visitor Catalogue
Each organisation is required to send a 50-word profile for inclusion in the Visitor Catalogue. Please forward this text to Dudu Bogatsu. Email: fboga@iafrica.com. Should this not be received by 18 August 2003 your entry cannot be guaranteed.
The deadline for advertising in the Visitor Catalogue is 18 August 2003.

Media Relations / Publicity
For publicity purposes, please forward any press friendly information on your exhibition to Marang Setshwaelo of the World Parks Communications Team.
Email: marang@dreammultimedia.co.za

Banking Facilities
Today Tomorrow Together! This underlying statement is the driving force behind Absa, one of South Africa's leading financial institutions. Absa will be providing mobile ATM's. The mobile units are fitted with a service counter and an ATM and will offer a comprehensive banking service at the exhibition.

Tel: +27 (11) 787-5783
Fax: +27 (11) 326-2714
Email: alisonharkin@iafrica.com
Website: www.e3events.com/wpc

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