WLA 2010 Trade Show

As one of the Convention features, alongside the Business Program and Social Program, WLA 2010 will include a comprehensive Trade Show, showcasing the latest developments in lottery-related products and services.

The Trade Show will be located in a 4800 square meter Exhibition Hall at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, situated adjacent to the Great Hall where the majority of the business program will take place.

WLA 2010 is the hallmark event for the World Lottery Association in 2010 and offers a unique platform for you to interact with your key target markets and promote your latest product developments.

The Convention program has been structured to maximise opportunities for delegate and exhibitor interaction in the Trade Show. Lunch and afternoon tea will be served in the Trade Show from Monday 1 November to Wednesday 3 November, with the Trade Show remaining open for the full afternoon on Tuesday 2 November.

Exhibitors can choose from the following exhibition options. The fees below are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Modular Stands (9 square meters) 
Investment $8,250
Inclusions:

• 3m x 3m space within the Trade Show
• Carpet
• Back and side walls (2.4m high)
• One standard power point
• Two spotlights
• Company fascia over all open sides
• Company listing in Convention program
• Company name listed as exhibitor on Convention website
• General cleaning of walkways

Space Only
Investment $825 per square meter (minimum 9 square metres)

Space + Custom Stand Design (available at an additional cost)
Investment $825 per square meter for space + custom stand design (priced on application).

How to Book

Exhibition Space at the WLA 2010 Trade Show is now available for purchase online via an interactive Trade Show floor plan, which is updated in ‘real time’ as exhibition booths are sold.

Sponsorship sales have also been launched. If you are interested in sponsoring a component of the WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show, download the Trade Show and Sponsorship Prospectus for details of the opportunities available.

Payment

On confirmation of your stand number, you will be offered the following payment options and invoiced accordingly:

• Payment in full
• Fifty percent (50%) payable on receipt of your stand number with the balance payable by 1 July 2010

Applications made after 1 July 2010 will be required to make payment in full on receipt of stand number.

Important Information for Trade Show Exhibitors

Building Plans are due NOW
If you are building a custom stand for WLA 2010, please ask your custom stand builder to send us the following information IMMEDIATELY:

• Custom stand drawings: these need to be approved by the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre (BCEC)
• Your current insurance certificate i.e. Public Liability Insurance
• Contact details for your on site representative
• Number of hours required for your stand build

Rules and regulations
The Exhibition Manual outlines the rules and regulations governing the WLA 2010 Trade Show. Please read this manual carefully, taking particular note of compliance policies.

View the Exhibition Manual

Delivery of your items to the BCEC
Neither the WLA 2010 Convention Secretariat or the BCEC will accept any responsibility for the safety or security of any items delivered to the Trade Show venue. Exhibitors and / or their agent / contractor are responsible for the safety and security of all items delivered to the venue. The attached delivery note must be attached to all deliveries.

Electrical equipment
All portable electrical equipment, appliances and leads used on site at the BCEC must be tested and tagged in accordance with Australian Standard 3760 and Workplace Health and Safety Legislation. Any electrical equipment found untested will be tested immediately or removed from the BCEC. For safety reasons, double adaptors are not to be used in the BCEC.

BCEC management reserves the right to request removal from the site of any electrical equipment it deems to be noncompliant or suspect and can call upon internal specialists to assist when necessary

Any person who suffers an electric shock from any piece of electrical equipment MUST report the incident IMMEDIATELY to BCEC's security department.

Food and beverage
The BCEC has exclusive rights for the provision, whether by sale or distribution, of all food and beverage items on site. No food or beverage items are allowed on site without the prior consent of BCEC management.

Alcohol is not permitted on the stands unless ordered through the BCEC.

INTRALOT is the official water bottle sponsor for WLA 2010. No other water bottles, for promotional purposes or otherwise, can be distributed during WLA 2010.

Rigging
For safety reasons, the rigging of all overhead banners and signage must be undertaken by the BCEC. This must be arranged in advance of the exhibition build. To book rigging, tick the appropriate box on the exhibitor services form.

NEW Move in / move out schedule
To ensure the Trade Show opens on time, the following move in / move out schedule must be strictly followed.

ExpoNet move in	Friday 29 October Saturday 30 October	07.00 - 23.30 07.00 - 23.30
Space only exhibitors move in	Friday 29 October Saturday 30 October	13.30 - 17.00 07.00 - 23.30
Shell scheme exhibitors move in	Sunday 31 October	07.00 - 17.00
Customer service	Sunday 31 October	07.00 - 17.00
Trade Show opens	Sunday 31 October	17.00 - 19.00
Trade Show closes	Wednesday 3 November	18.00
Shell scheme exhibitors move out	Wednesday 3 November Thursday 4 November	18.00 - 21.00 07.00 - 12.00
ExpoNet move out	Thursday 4 November	07.00 - 19.00
Trade Show Hall closed	Thursday 4 November	19.00

High visibility vests and closed in shoes must be worn at all times during move in and move out times. Bring these with you, or purchase them on site from the BCEC information desk.

Couriers must pick up all despatches by midday Thursday 4 November 2010.

ExpoNet: official building contractor for WLA 2010
ExpoNet is the official building contractor for the WLA 2010 Trade Show.

The exhibition manual, developed in partnership with ExpoNet, details the stand packages available through ExpoNet as well as the various stand modification and upgrade options.

The manual contains a number of important forms:

Compulsory forms
All exhibitors must complete and return these forms.

• Indemnity form
• Stand and fascia confirmation form

Optional forms
To be completed if you wish to add extra items to your booth, above and beyond the standard inclusions.

• Stand modifications form
  Required if you wish to order changes to the standard shell such as adding walls, doors, storage areas, light boxes or changing the type of flooring or colour of carpet

• Power and lighting form
  Required if you need to order additional power or lighting
• Wall mounted shelving form
  Required if you wish to have shelving installed on your stand walls
• Stand layout form
  Only required if you are making changes to the standard package eg, ordering extra walls / doors, shelving, adding / changing the location of power and lighting, or hiring audio visual equipment
• Furniture
  If you require furniture for your stand, please book this through Exponet via their website at www.exponet.com.au.

Please complete the necessary forms NOW to ensure the timely delivery of your hire items. Forms / online orders must be submitted by Friday 8 October to avoid an additional service fee for late and on-site orders.

If you are considering a custom stand or stand upgrade package to maximise your exposure, ExpoNet can arrange for one of their custom stand sales consultants to contact you and discuss your options.

Kay O'Grady
Exhibition Co-ordinator
ExpoNet
Phone: +61 2 9645 7000
kay@exponet.com.au

Schenker Logistics: official freight forwarder for WLA 2010

WLA 2010 has appointed Schenker Logistics as the official provider of professional logistics management services for WLA 2010.

The Australian Customs Service works with international conventions to allow exhibits to be imported into Australia on a 'Temporary Import' basis. To enable us to clear your exhibit under bond on a 'Temporary Import' basis, please adhere to all instructions in section five of the Exhibition Manual

All import shipments are subject to Australian Quarantine Inspection Service requirements.

All sea freight shipments (FCL and LCL) containing timber must be fumigated prior to shipment to Australia and a valid treatment certificate should be included with your commercial documentation.

If you have any concerns or queries we highly recommend you speak to our freight forwarders as a priority.

Ms Alla Phillips
Schenker Australia Pty Limited
Fairs, Exhibitions & Removals Brisbane
51 - 57 Qantas Drive
Brisbane Airport Queensland 4009 Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3622 7500
Direct: +61 7 3622 7549
Facsimile: +61 7 3860 5308
Mobile: 0415 308 954

Questions

To discuss the exhibitor opportunities available to your organisation, please contact:

Trade Show & Sponsorship Account Manager
WLA 2010 Convention & Trade Show 
Ph: (+61 7) 3255 1002
Fax: (+61 7) 3255 1004
Email

The World Lottery Association and host lottery Golden Casket would like to thank our confirmed Trade Show exhibitors. Source a current list of exhibitors via the interactive trade show floor plan.