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eChallenges e-2004 features an Exhibition which provides an opportunity to showcase research results and applications through technology demonstrations and posters, whether funded commercially, or at national, or regional or European level. To maximise exposure for exhibitors, refreshments and lunch will be served in the Exhibition area.

While some space will be offered for Posters, most of the exhibition space will be reserved for innovative technology demonstrations. Participation in the Exhibition is rewarding, as it provides an opportunity to make international contacts and to build relationships with potential partners or clients from around the world.

Having a demonstration or poster accepted for the eChallenges Exhibition will significantly contribute towards exploitation and dissemination obligations under national, regional and European research programmes. It provides an invaluable platform to develop market awareness and receive user feedback from around the world.

The eChallenges Consortium is sponsoring a limited amount of exhibition space for suitable demonstrations and posters at e-2004 under a competitive Call for Exhibitors. Potential exhibitors will be selected based on the quality and relevance of their submission to the conference themes, with preference given to those presenting innovative technology demonstrations.

Applications are accepted up to 31 July and all applicants that apply through the public call will receive feedback during the week of 09 August. Since the level of competition for available stands is likely to be high, applicants are advised to clearly state what they are planning to demonstrate and the value add for the conference delegates.

This year, there will also be an Austrian ICT Village in the Exhibition area, showcasing Austrian RTD activities. Austrian organisations interested in participating in the Exhibition will go through a different application process and interested exhibitors should contact Isabella Andric, BIT email: Andric@bit.ac.at, phone +43-1-260-13-142.

General Terms & Conditions for Exhibitors

1. All demonstration stands must be staffed during specific exhibition times (10:30 - 11:00, 12:30 - 14:00, 15:30 - 16:00 and additionally 17:30 - 20:00 on Thursday 28 Oct).

2. While there is no charge this year for basic demonstration and poster space, all exhibitors (demonstration stand or poster space) must register and pay as conference delegates.

3. PCs, monitors and Internet access are additional items. Each exhibitor is responsible for ordering and paying for such services, if required, with the relevant suppliers.

4. Stand material, posters and literature should be put in place between 14:00 - 20:00 on Tuesday 26 October or before 08:30 on Wednesday 27 October. Exhibitors will have access to literature racks. Nothing should be removed before 15:00 on Friday 29 October. Exhibitors must remove all material from their stands between 16:00 - 18:00 on Friday.

5. Material may be removed if the content or quality is not regarded as suitable by the International Programme Committee.

6. While security staff will be present and the conference will not be open to the general public, the organisers cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred and organisations should ensure that they have sufficient insurance cover.

Demonstration Stands

Demonstrators can either apply for a demonstration stand, consisting of three vertical panels (2m wide x 2.5m high x 1m deep - usable area: 2,29m high x 0,97m high) or alternatively the equivalent space (2m2) for their own stand-alone stand. A table, chair, spotlight, power supply up to 2kw, electricity socket 3 x 230V and panel with the exhibit name (40cm high, 100 cm wide, area for lettering: 20cm high) will be provided without charge.

In light of the fact that there are a limited number of demonstration stands available, applications should clearly state what will be demonstrated and why it will add value to conference participants.

Internet access may be ordered (c. 185.77 euro per stand, including wiring, connectivity and access to a technician for up to 1 hour). PCs should be equipped with a LAN network card with an RJ46 Ethernet connection. A technician will be available to help exhibitors during the set up phase on Tuesday 26 October.

Poster Display Panel

Limited Poster Display space is available to disseminate results or provide literature.

Poster panels are 1m wide and ideal for A1 landscape (84 x 50 cms) posters. All content should be in English. Posters should focus on illustrating or highlighting actual or potential research results.

PC Hire

PCs can be hired locally if required. Costs quoted for the three day period range from:

PC Pentium 4 incl. 17" TFT or 22" CRT, MS Office 2000, Win2K and RJ46 Ethernet Connection	195 euro
17" LCD flat screen monitor	105 euro
Plus Pick up & Delivery	70 euro

Please contact: Mr Werner Boess werner.boess@h82.at
H82 medientechnik GmbH
Tel: +43 (0)1 494 15 44
Fax: +43 (0)1 494 15 45
Web: www.h82.at; www.pit-webterminals.com

Next steps

If you are already registered on the eChallenges portal, please click Log in to access the Exhibition Application Form.

If you are a new user, please go to the Registration page, click New User and complete your contact details. Upon submission you will receive a username and password by e-mail to access the portal. You do not need to complete payment registration at this stage but all accepted exhibitors must complete payment registration by 10 August.

Thank you for your applications. The Call for Exhibitors is now closed.