Exhibition
The 13ELBC Exhibition is designed, as usual, to be an integral part of the Conference. It will be open during working hours on the first two days of the Conference (26-27 September) and provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers of equipment, technology and materials to meet the key decision makers in the lead-acid battery industry from Europe and the rest of the world. In view of the generally favourable response to holding the opening Cocktail Reception in the Exhibition Area at the last two conferences, this approach will be repeated in Paris.
In order to promote technical discussions between the battery industry and its suppliers, a quiet Exhibitors Lounge with refreshments will be provided near to the exhibition area. Coffee points will be incorporated into the Exhibition Hall in order to encourage delegates to spend time in the Exhibition.
Details
As has become the custom at recent ELBC Conferences we will be basing the 13ELBC Exhibition on pre-erected booths of the type illustrated aside.
This format will not preclude exhibitors using their own backdrops within the space allocated. The majority of sites available will be of size 3 x 2 metres and, in addition, sixteen 4 x 2 metre sites are available. A table and two chairs will be provided for each site if required and it is again hoped to be able to provide wireless internet access for exhibitors within the exhibition area.
Up to 500W of electrical power for lighting (220V), and for low power consumption items such as DVD players, will be provided for each site, but exhibitors are reminded to equip themselves with the appropriate continental adaptors and transformers that they may need.
Further information relating to set-up times, exhibition opening hours and the means of renting DVD equipment, additional power, etc., will be circulated to exhibitors following registration. An official shipping agent to the Conference and Exhibition will be appointed in order to facilitate the import and export of equipment, samples, etc., into and out of Turkey. Again, details will be provided in the post-registration documentation.
Who should exhibit?
The Conference and Exhibition are designed to enable exhibitors to meet technical people from the battery industry. Exhibiting will be valuable for suppliers of battery-making materials such as lead alloys, lead oxides, separators, speciality castings and battery cases. Additionally, it has proved fruitful for suppliers of all types of battery manufacturing equipment as well as test equipment for the final product. Suppliers of environmental services to the industry will also benefit as will manufacturers of battery recycling equipment.
Exhibition layout and space assignment
A plan of the 13ELBC Exhibition area is available to download below. Companies intending to exhibit are advised to complete the downloadable Reservation Form below and e-mail or fax it to Allan Cooper at the Conference Secretariat as soon as possible, listing their preferred choice of site, together with two reserve choices. Site allocation will be made on a first-come, first-served basis although every effort will be made to meet your preferences. If your listed choices are unavailable, you will be contacted regarding the best available alternatives.
Details for reserving hotel accommodation in the conference hotel and other local hotels will be circulated with the Conference details in May 2012.
