11ELBC EXHIBITION
The 11ELBC Exhibition is designed, as usual, to be an integral part of the Conference and takes place in the areas immediately adjacent to the two conference rooms.  It will be open during working hours on the first two days of the Conference (24-25 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.  Also, for the first time at this Conference, the Exhibition will be open during the Welcoming Cocktail Party which will be held throughout the Exhibition area on the evening of Tuesday 23 September. 

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 Halls in order to encourage delegates to spend time in the Exhibition.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
Having had comments in the past on the cost of shipping exhibition materials and requests to source backdrops locally, it has again been decided to base the Exhibition on pre-erected booths of the type used at 10ELBC in Athens (illustrated below). 

Booth Design

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, three 4 x 2 metre sites are available.  The cost of these sites is listed below.  A table and two chairs will be provided for each site if required.

Up to 500W of electrical power for lighting (220V), and for low power consumption items such as video 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 video 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 Poland.  Again, details will be provided in the post-registration documentation.

EXHIBITION LAYOUT AND SPACE ASSIGNMENT
A plan of the 11ELBC Exhibition area is attached.  Companies intending to exhibit are advised to complete the attached Registration Form 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.

COST OF EXHIBITION SITES
The cost of a standard exhibition site (3 x 2 metres) is €1,500.
The cost of a 4 x 2 site (Nos. 1, 2 and 64) is €1,950.

All fees are subject to 22% VAT.

Exhibitors should note that the renting of an Exhibition site entitles them to register two delegates for the Conference at a preferential rate.  Early and multiple delegate registration reductions are also available.  Fees are as follows:

All fees are subject to 22% VAT.

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.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITORS
Previous exhibitors at recent European Lead Battery Conferences have included:

REGISTRATION
To register, please complete and return the exhibitor registration form giving full details of your requirements and the delegates you wish to register for the Conference and Exhibition.  This should be returned, together with payment, to Allan Cooper at the Conference Secretariat at LDA International, at the address below, as soon as possible to maximise the prospects of securing your first choice site.