FTTH CONFERENCE 2019 · FTTH CONFERENCE 2019 / 12-14 MARCH / AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS For more information, or to book your place, visit: It is recognized as the principle networking

FTTH CONFERENCE 201912-14 MARCHAmsterdam,The Netherlands

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FTTH CONFERENCE 2019 / 12-14 MARCH / AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDSFor more information, or to book your place, visit: www.ftthconference.eu

600EXECUTIVES

3000PARTICIPANTS

160SPEAKERS

897COMPANIES

18SESSIONS

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* Figures based on the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia.


It is recognized as the principle networking event for anyone in the business of fibre enabled technologies and services. The annual event, which includes an exhibition floor of 9,000 sq metres*, has been held in different locations around Europe since 2004.

The FTTH Conference organised by the FTTH Council Europe is the largest fibre summit in the world.

SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND

With 3,000 participants from 94 countries, the FTTH Conference is the largest meeting place in the world for all broadband stakeholders!Don’t miss the opportunity to meet 120 exhibitors and partners, showcasing the latest fibre technologies, innovations and solutions and introducing latest industry trends.

* approx floor area

The Call for Sponsors is now open for Amsterdam 2019! Exhibiting/sponsoring is only possible for member companies of the FTTH Council Europe. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A large catalogue of additional sponsorship opportunities is available upon request.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY.RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW! > Contact Marcus Benson, FTTH Council Europe

[email protected]+44 7818 401 026

Dimensions Speaking Slot Tickets Ad in info leaflet Website mention Free build option

PLATINUM 9x4m optional 20 x x x

GOLD 4x6m optional 15 x optional

SILVER 3x6m 11 x optional

BRONZE 3x3m 6 x

Get involved. Grow your business.

EXHIBITING / SPONSORING



SPONSORSPlatinum sponsors

Silver sponsors

Bronze sponsors

Gold sponsors

Sponsors at Valencia 2018

• Latest fibre enabled technologies & solutions

• Fibre & 5G convergence

• Business models & investing in fibre networks

• Marketing of fibre networks & take rates

• The role of fibre in smart cities & smart regions

• Fibre-enabled services including Connected

Homes, IoT, eHealth and elderly care,

eGovernment and new smart ways of working

• Market insights and yearly panorama with ranking

of countries in FTTH/B


The conference, which runs alongside the exhibition, covers the latest issues impacting fibre rollout in Europe.

HOT TOPICS


Memorable moments from the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018

INVESTOR PANELFibre in the “City”, The Investors’ Perspective -- What are the risks of making long term infrastructure investments and what are the risks of not making them? How is fibre seen in the City?

CEO PANELWholesale fibre as a driver of business success -- a star-studded session with CEOs from cutting-edge operators such as Open Fiber, SIRO, CityFibre, Openreach and Telia Infra from the Telia Company.

WOMEN IN FIBREAlejandra de Iturriaga, Director of Telecommunications and Audiovisual sector at the CNMC (Spanish telecom regulator) and Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning of Facebook, joined us in supporting the cause for a gender-balanced digital and fibre sector!

KEYNOTE/CTO SESSIONKeynote speech and session from the Spanish leading operators, with the Global CTIO of Telefónica Enrique Blanco, the CTIO of Orange Spain Mónica Sala, Vodafone Spain’s CTO Ismail Asenjo, and Fernando Molina, CTO of MÁSMÓVIL.


“Fiber is at the heart of digital transformation. Period!”BART OSKAMCTO, EUROFIBER GROUP

“The wholesale-only model is the most suitable solution for the massive deployment of fibers and huge network investments needed by the Gigabit Society.”ELISABETTA RIPACEO, OPEN FIBER

“Telefónica has succeed in industrializing the fiber deployment process in Spain. Now we are benefiting from this experience in current deployments in countries like Brazil, Argentina or Chile, to speed up fiber roll-out and to become leaders in excellent connectivity.”ENRIQUE BLANCOGLOBAL CTIO, TELEFÓNICA

“Access to fiber is not a question only for telecom, it is a question for the whole society.”STAFFAN INGVARSSONCEO, STOKAB

“In the two years since SIRO launched we have changed the broadband conversation in Ireland with a clear recognition that FTTH is the future. SIRO’s impact means 25 towns in regional Ireland now have the same connectivity as Tokyo or Hong Kong.”SEAN ATKINSONCEO, SIRO

Keynotes from FTTH Conference 2018 included.

INFLUENTIAL VOICES


60 ARTICLES ON THE FTTH CONFERENCE 2018

51 ARTICLES ON THE MARKET PANORAMA

28 ARTICLES ON THE FTTH AWARD

7 ARTICLES ON OTHER TOPICS

Press stats from the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia.

PRESS COVERAGE

146 ARTICLES

MEDIA TYPE PUBLICATION TYPE TOP MEDIA

Press Coverage

146 articles including: 60 articles on the FTTH Conference 201851 articles on the Market Panorama28 articles on the FTTH Award7 articles on other topics

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Communication impact of social media at FTTH Conference Valencia 2018

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LinkedInORGANIC REACH: 294.2KENGAGEMENT: +60%

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FacebookORGANIC REACH: 47KENGAGEMENT: 31.8K

YouTubeVIEWS: 6.3K

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Table of Content

31.1. Attendees: numbers and profiles 31.2. Topics 31.3. Workshops 31.4. Exhibition 31.5. Networking 3

2. Sponsorship application process ......................................................................................................................................................42.1. Application start date 42.2. Requirements for sponsorship 42.3. Booth selection 42.4. Sponsorship confirmation 52.5. Contact details 5

3. Sponsorship packages .......................................................................................................................................................................63.1. Services included for all sponsors 63.2. Shell Scheme booth 73.3. Free-set-up booth 83.4. Limited edition booth 83.5. Platinum booth 93.6. Optional services 9

4. Exhibition details .............................................................................................................................................................................104.1. Location 104.2. Exhibition opening hours 104.3. Booth set-up times 104.4. Booth dismantling times 10

5. Meeting Rooms .................................................................................................................................................................................116. Registration ......................................................................................................................................................................................12

6.1. Registration for Sponsors 126.2. Online Registration 12

7. .Terms and Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................................137.1. Organiser 137.2. Applications 137.3. Intellectual Property 137.4. Payment terms 137.5. Sponsorship cancellation policy 137.6. Co-exhibitors & subleasing 137.7. Size limitations for shell scheme booths 147.8. Special conditions for free-set-up booths 147.9. Special conditions for limited-edition free-set-up Gold booths 147.10. Special conditions for Platinum booths 147.11. Storage area 157.12. Meeting rooms 157.13. Insurance 157.14. Selling or delivering goods 157.15. Running the booth, cleaning and garbage 157.16. Promotional items 157.17. Connections 157.18. Respect Set-up Times – Penalty 157.19. Respect Dismantling Times – Penalty 167.20. General safety regulations for workers from outside RAI Amsterdam 167.21. Security 167.22. Film & photography 167.23. Cancellation of the event 167.24. Applicable law – disputes 16

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................

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1. IntroductionThe FTTH Conference organised by the FTTH Council Europe is the biggest FTTH-related conference in the world. It is recognized as the main networking event for anyone that is interested in the topic of fibre access networks. The annual event, which includes an exhibition floor, has been held in different locations around Europe since 2004.

1.1. Attendees: numbers and profilesIn recent years, the FTTH Conference has gathered approximately 3,000 attendees per edition, and the numbers for the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia, Spain in February were no different. For the upcoming edition in Amsterdam the FTTH Council Europe expects a similar range of participants.

The profiles of the attendees:

• Decision makers from the European Commission, regulators, national government and municipalities

• Management level attendees from operators (incumbents, alternative operators, utility companies)

• Investment banks, financing institutions

• Management level attendees from service and application providers

• Analysts and industry experts

• Technical experts from industry, operators and academia

• Media representatives

1.2. TopicsThe FTTH Conference covers the hot topics of fibre rollout in Europe. For 2019 the main topics will be:

• Latest fibre-enabled technologies and solutions

• Financing of fibre networks

• Marketing of fibre networks and take rates

• The role of fibre in smart cities and smart regions

• Fibre-enabled services including including Connected Homes, IoT, eHealth and elderly care, eGovernment and new smart ways of working

• Market insights and yearly panorama with ranking of countries in FTTH/B

1.3. WorkshopsThe first day of the FTTH Conference (12 March) offers approximately ten workshop streams to discuss specific topics in detail. Those topics are in line with the main conference programme. The workshops are either organised by the FTTH Council Europe or by external parties, in which case the FTTH Council Europe acts as a host of the workshop.

1.4. ExhibitionThe exhibition of the FTTH Conference on 13 and 14 March shows the latest products, solutions and trends for FTTH networks. More than 90 members of the FTTH Council Europe are represented in the Exhibition Hall and offer hands-on experience of their latest innovations.

1.5. NetworkingThe FTTH Conference is a perfect networking and meeting place for anyone who is interested in fibre access networks. The unique “all inclusive” concept allows delegates to stay at the conference for the full three days. Breakfast, coffee breaks, delicious lunches and cocktail receptions – all served in the exhibition area on 13 and 14 March – enable participants to benefit from an effective networking environment. A special “Dutch Bar” will offer a perfect meeting place in the exhibition area.

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2. Sponsorship application process

2.1. Application start date• Wednesday, 14 February 2018, at booth G11 at the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia,

Spain: ONLY SPONSORS OF VALENCIA will be allowed to sign-up as sponsors for Amsterdam

• Thursday, 15 February 2018, at booth G11 at the FTTH Conference 2018 in Valencia,Spain: ALL COMPANIES are allowed to sign-up as sponsors for Amsterdam (on the condition fornon-members that they become members and for all companies that they finalise their sponsorapplication within 30 days i.e. until 15 March 2018 or otherwise they loose the selected booth)

• Tuesday, 20 February 2018: the Call for Sponsors is officially open and all companiescan send their application forms via email to [email protected]

2.2. Requirements for sponsorshipTo register as a sponsor for the FTTH Conference the following requirements need to be fulfilled:

• The sponsor is a member of the FTTH Council Europe at the time of applicationfor sponsorship as well as in the year the conference takes place.

• The sponsor has settled all open invoices with the FTTH Council Europe including membership fees.

• The sponsor has sent in the completed sponsorship application form and has accepted the termsand conditions for sponsorship as outlined in this document by signing the application form.

• In addition to the application form the sponsor submits the following items:

- the logo of the sponsor in “vectorised” format (eps or ai)

- the boilerplate text of the sponsor: a short description of the sponsor company;

о Platinum sponsors: max of 220 words

о Gold sponsors: max of 150 words

о Silver sponsors: max of 80 words

о Bronze sponsors: max of 40 words

- the display name: the company name that will be used for marketing materials (website, printed material, etc.).

2.3. Booth selectionEach day the companies that submit their sponsorship application on that day will be ranked by the points they have collected over the last years (starting from the Marseille FTTH Conference 2017). The first ranked sponsor will get the first choice in choosing the booth they want on the following day. If some sponsors have the same number of points they will be ranked on a first come first serve basis. The application form allows the sponsor to indicate up to three preferred booth numbers (find the exhibition floor plan enclosed).

The new point based reward system will take into account Sponsors of Marseille and Valencia and these will receive points for sponsoring the FTTH Conference in the following way:

• Platinum sponsors 20 points• Gold sponsors 11 poins• Silver sponsors 7 points• Bronze sponsors 4 points• Additional booking of free-set-up -option or limited edition option 1 point• Meeting room 1 point/room• Sponsoring Fibration Night 1 point

If a company does not sponsor in one year, all the previously accumulated points will be lost.

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• The FTTH Council Europe secretariat will allocate one of these three booths, depending on availability.

• If none of the sponsor’s choices are still available, the sponsor will be contacted to select from the remaining booth locations.

2.4. Sponsorship confirmationThe sponsorship is only valid after confirmation in writing by the FTTH Council Europe secretariat. This confirmation will only be sent after all requirements (see point 2.3 above) are fulfilled. This also includes the submission of the logo, boilerplate text and display name.

2.5. Contact detailsFor questions regarding sponsorship applications please contact:

FTTH Council Europe ASBL Marcus BensonTel +44 (0) 7818 401 [email protected]

mailto: [email protected]?subject=Question about sponsorship

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3. Sponsorship packagesA list of the available booths can be found here: http://www.amsterdam.ftthconference.eu/exhibition/floor-plan

Basic Sponsorship package

Platinum48,500€

Gold25,000€

Silver19,000€

Bronze9,000€

Dimensions Approximately 9x4m Approximately 4x6m Approximately 3x6m Approximately 3x3m

Option: speaking

opportunity

Speaking slot in dedicated session in main programme* Extra cost: 2,550€ Contact: [email protected]

Speaking slot in dedicated session in main programme* Extra cost: 2,550€Contact: [email protected]

NO NO

Logo sizeExtra LargeLogo visibility in alphabetical order (left to right)

LargeLogo visibility in alphabetical order (left to right)

MediumLogo visibility in alphabetical order (left to right)

SmallLogo visibility in alphabetical order (left to right)

Free entrance tickets

20 15 11 6

Social Media 2 Tweets 1 Tweet NO NO

Ad in information

leaflet

1/2 page in information leaflet, which will be distributed at the FTTH Conference

NO NO NO

*Each speaking slot lasts 15 minutes. The content should be FTTH-related and support the pro-FTTH messagingof the FTTH Council Europe. Speaking slots are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

3.1. Services included for all sponsors • Catering in Exhibition Hall: All welcome coffees, coffee breaks, lunches and cocktails are

served in the Exhibition Hall to give the sponsor the highest possible visibility.

• Customised electronic sponsor invitations: The electronic invitation can be sentto employees and guests you want to invite at your own cost.

• Electronic newsletter: At least 8 electronic conference newsletters are sent to the contact database of the FTTH Council Europe (comprising more than 18,000 contacts)

• Exhibitors’ lounge: An exhibitor’s lounge will provide non-stop coffee and food for the exhibitors.

• Exhibitor manual: An exhibitor manual including technical and logisticdetails will be sent to the sponsors during October/early November 2018.

• Logo visibility: The logo of the sponsor will be presented at a minimum in the following ways:

- On welcome panel in pre-conference area (*)

- Platinum, Gold and Silver only: In conference rooms (projected before start and at end of sessions)

- In information leaflet provided at the conference(*)

- On event website: http://www.ftthconference.eu

- On conference invitations (standard paper + electronic, member, reminders) (*)

(*) Only guaranteed if the application is confirmed before 14 November 2018

http://www.amsterdam.ftthconference.eu/exhibition/floor-plan

mailto: [email protected]?subject=Speaking slot FTTH Conference - Amsterdam 2019

mailto: [email protected]?subject=Speaking slot FTTH Conference - Amsterdam 2019

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• Printed invitations: available on request until the end of October 2018

• Press room: Free use of press room during the conference to display press releases/press packs for journalists; contact: [email protected]

• Sponsors´ news on website: A PDF document of your press release will be posted on the conference website in the sponsors’ news section. Each sponsor may post one item at a time only. contact: [email protected]

3.2. Shell Scheme boothAll shell scheme booths are equipped with basic furniture (see table below), carpet and lightning.

Gold Silver Bronze

DimensionsApproximately 4x6mHeight of booth: approximately 2.5m

Approximately 3x6mHeight of booth: approximately 2.5m

Approximately 3x3mHeight of booth: approximately 2.5m

Furniture included2 high tables4 high stools1 brochure rack

1 high table2 high stools1 brochure rack

1 high table2 high stools1 brochure rack

Remark: Furniture suppliers are being selected at the time the Call for Sponsors is issued, so these pictures are just indicative - the final look of the furniture will be provided in the Exhibitor Manual in October/early November 2018

3.2.1. Gold Shell Scheme booth

Remark: Booth suppliers are being selected at the time the Call for Sponsors is issued, so these pictures are just indicative - the final look of the booths will be provided in the Exhibitor Manual in October/early November 2018.

mailto: [email protected]?subject=Sponsor news on website

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3.2.2. Silver Shell Scheme booth


3.2.3. Bronze Shell Scheme booth


3.3. Free-set-up booth

Gold Silver Bronze

Dimensions4x6mup to 4m in heightExtra cost: 2,500€

3x6mup to 3m in heightExtra cost: 1,500€

NO

Remark: Furniture and lightning are not included for free-set-up booths.

The booth plan has to be sent for approval before Thursday 6 December 2018 to the FTTH Council Europe team: [email protected]

3.4. Limited edition boothThe Gold booths G01, G02, G03, G04, G23, G24, G25 and G26 can only be booked as limited edition free-set-up Gold booths. The limited edition free-set-up Gold booths can be built without a wall, up to 4m in height. Should your booth design require a back wall, the wall position is pre defined and has to be branded on both sides.

Extra cost: 3,500€


[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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3.5. Platinum boothPlatinum booths can be built without any wall, up to 6m in height. Should your booth design require a back wall, the wall position is pre defined and has to be branded on both sides.


3.6. Optional servicesOptional services can be booked independent of the sponsorship package.

• Scanners (195€ /scanner): The scanners enable the sponsor to scan delegate badges. The contact details (asprovided by delegates at registration) of all scanned badges will be sent to the sponsor after the conference.

• Wired Internet (for two days, 550€): A wired Internet connection can be ordered.

• Machinery in Exhibition Hall (4.000€ per machine plus 100€ per sqm needed): Themachine will be displayed in the Exhibition Hall of the FTTH Conference.

Requirements: the sponsor needs to send the technical details of the machinery for approval fromthe venue and the FTTH Council Europe. Only machinery, used to deploy Fibre will be allowed. Thesponsor is responsible for transporting the machine to and into the venue and for removing it againafter the FTTH Conference. The sponsor is liable for any damage caused by the machine before,during and after the FTTH Conference.

3.6.1. Early set-up time

It is imperative for Platinum and Gold sponsors to book in advance any kind of early set-up time.

Sunday10 March 2019

Monday11 March 2019

Tuesday12 March 2019

Platinum set-up time


Sunday, 10 March 2019 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Monday, 11 March 2019 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exclusive set-up time


Sunday, 10 March 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, 11 March 20198:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Very-Early set-up time


NO Monday, 11 March 20198:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, 12 March 20198:00 am - 4:00 pm

Early set-up timeExtra cost: 495€

NO Monday, 11 March 20194:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, 12 March 20198:00 am - 4:00 pm

Set-up times must be respected by the exhibitors

• Sponsors are not allowed to start setting up earlier than the time booked. Exhibitors who start setting up earlier than their reserved time will be invoiced an additional 5,000€ penalty fee, by the FTTH Council Europe.

• Sponsors are not allowed to set up later than the set-up times indicated. All of the exhibitor`spersonnel must be off the premises of the venue by the end of each set-up day or the exhibitorwill be invoiced an additional 5,000€ penalty fee, by the FTTH Council Europe.

[email protected]

[email protected]

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4. Exhibition details

4.1. LocationRAI Amsterdam Europaplein 241078 GZ AmsterdamThe Netherlands

4.2. Exhibition opening hoursWednesday, 13 March 2019 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Thursday, 14 March 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

4.3. Booth set-up times

Category Set-up time

Platinum It is imperative for Platinum sponsors to book any kind of early set-up time (see 3.6.1.).

Gold limited-edition free set-up It is imperative for Gold limited edition free set-up sponsors to book any kind of early set-up time (see 3.6.1.).

Gold free-set-up It is imperative for Gold free set-up sponsors to book any kind of early set-up time (see 3.6.1.).

Gold It is imperative for Gold sponsors to book any kind of early set-up time (see 3.6.1.).

Silver free-set-up 12 March 2019, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Silver 12 March 2019, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bronze 12 March 2019, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

4.4. Booth dismantling timesFor sponsors with a shell scheme booth: Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For sponsors with a free-set-up booth: Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

For sponsors with a limited-edition free-set-up Gold booth: Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

For sponsors with a Platinum booth: Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Dismantling times must be respected by the exhibitors – in particular the starting time of dismantling. Early dismantling during the exhibition opening hours is not allowed. Exhibitors who start dismantling early will be invoiced an additional 5.000€ penalty fee, by the FTTH Council Europe.

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5. Meeting RoomsA range of Meeting Rooms are available for rental. A 'Call for Meeting Rooms' notice will be sent out during October/early November 2018.

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6. RegistrationRegistration for the FTTH Conference includes access to the workshops, the conference sessions and the Exhibition Hall. All food and drinks served in the Exhibition Hall are free of charge for delegates.

It is not possible to register for one day only or for the exhibition only.

Participation is free of charge for:

• Speakers

• Moderators

• Media & Journalists

To apply for free registration, send an email to [email protected]

6.1. Registration for SponsorsAn online registration system allows sponsors to register their guests at the special sponsor’s rate. It also allows sponsors to change names and details of invited guests. A username and password to access the registration system is sent to the sponsor beginning of October after payment of sponsorship fee has been received.

6.2. Online RegistrationConference registration will open in early November 2018.

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7. Terms and ConditionsIn addition to the conditions outlined above, the following additional terms and conditions apply.

7.1. OrganiserThe FTTH Conference 2019 is organised by:

FTTH Council Europe ASBL

Rue de la Presse 4

1000 Brussels, Belgium

7.2. ApplicationsApplications for sponsorship must follow the rules and conditions defined in this document. By signing and submitting the application form the sponsor accepts all conditions defined in this document.

An application for sponsorship is only valid after written (e-mail) confirmation by the organiser. There is no entitlement to sponsorship. The organiser can refuse to accept sponsorship applications without any further justification.

7.3. Intellectual PropertyThe sponsor grants to the organiser a non-exclusive licence to use the sponsor’s logos, trademarks, trade names and corporate names for the purposes of preparation of and inclusion in any materials included in the sponsorship package and for the promotion and marketing of the event.

Exhibitors agree to be listed on the FTTH Conference website www.ftthconference.eu. This includes the sponsor´s logo, display name, boilerplate text and contact details given in the sponsorship application.

7.4. Payment termsThe following payment terms apply:

• All invoices have to be paid within 30 calendar days.

• Invoices for sponsorship packages have to be paid before 1 March 2019 (paymentreceived on the organiser`s bank account). This also applies to invoices for sponsorshippackages that were issued less than 30 days before 1 March 2019.

• Failure to pay the sponsorship package fee before 1 March 2019 will result in immediatecancellation of sponsorship. The full sponsorship fee will still be charged as a cancellationfee (see cancellation policy), and the sponsor will not be allowed to set up the booth.

• Special internal processes of the sponsor (e.g. the requirement for a purchase ordersigned by the organiser) do not delay the start of the 30-day payment period.

7.5. Sponsorship cancellation policy• If a sponsor cancels within 5 working days after submitting the

application, 15% of the sponsorship fee will be charged.

• If a sponsor cancels before 7 September 2018, 40% of the sponsorship fee will be charged.

• If a sponsor cancels between 8 September 2018 and 7 December2018, 75% of the sponsorship fee will be charged.

• If a sponsor cancels after 8 December 2018, the full sponsorship fee will be charged.

7.6. Co-exhibitors & subleasingSponsors are not allowed to host co-exhibitors at the booth.

Subleasing of a booth or of parts of a booth is not permitted.

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7.7. Size limitations for shell scheme boothsExhibitors must ensure that their booths stay within the size limitations of the booked sponsorship package. This includes the width, depth and height dimensions of the booth. No part of the booth, including furniture, displays, marketing material, etc. may exceed those size limits.

It is imperative that all standard shell scheme booths are closed at the back and on the sides. Open sides are not allowed under any circumstances. Exhibitors are not allowed to remove the fascia.

7.8. Special conditions for free-set-up boothsExhibitors that have chosen a free-set-up booth accept the following conditions:

• The booth has to stay within the size limitations of the booked sponsorship package. Thisincludes the width, depth and height dimensions of the booth. No part of the booth, includingfurniture, spotlights, displays, marketing material, etc. may exceed those size limits.

• There is no furniture or equipment included in the free-set-up booth fee.

• Carpet and electricity are available in the booth area.

• The exhibitor accepts that any construction has to be approved by the organiser and by the venue of the event.

• The construction must comply with safety conditions and construction guidelines of the venue.

• The booth plan has to be sent for approval before Thursday 6 December 2018to the FTTH Council Europe team: [email protected]

• Any costs that are charged by the venue for approval of the booth construction must be paid by the exhibitor.

• A rejection of a booth construction by the organiser or the venue is not a reason for exceptional cancellation.

• The back side of Gold and Silver free-set-up booths must be properlyfinished (no half-finished structure at the back).

7.9. Special conditions for limited-edition free-set-up Gold boothsExhibitors that have chosen a limited edition free-set-up Gold booth accept the following conditions:


• There is no furniture or equipment included in the free-set-up booth fee.







7.10. Special conditions for Platinum boothsExhibitors that have chosen a Platinum booth accept the following conditions:


• There is no furniture or equipment included in the booth fee.


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7.11. Storage areaNo storage area is available before, during or after the Conference. Sponsors must organise their own storage arrangements with their express delivery supplier so that the delivery is made on the set-up day and removed on the dismantling day. Contact details of delivery and storage suppliers will be communicated in the exhibitor manual in September.

7.12. Meeting roomsIf the exhibitor rents a meeting room, the following conditions apply for the meeting room:

• The meeting room can only be used for meetings. It must not be used for exhibition or storage.

• Subleasing of the meeting room is not allowed.

• The exhibitor is responsible for cleaning the meeting room during the event.

• The exhibitor is responsible for any damage to the meeting room or its furniture.

7.13. InsuranceExhibitors must ensure that their equipment, booth staff, set-up team, etc. are properly insured. The organiser will not provide insurance for exhibitors.

7.14. Selling or delivering goodsDirect selling or delivering of goods and equipment at the booth is not allowed.

7.15. Running the booth, cleaning and garbageThe exhibitor has to ensure that the booth is properly equipped and manned during the opening times of the exhibition. Basic cleaning and emptying of bins is included in the sponsorship package.

7.16. Promotional itemsNo promotional items and/or pop-up stands are allowed outside the booth area of the sponsor. Exhibitors may not hand out brochures, marketing items or other goods outside their booth area. In particular, they are not allowed to have hostesses handing out brochures or marketing items in the entrance area of the event and/or the exhibition hall.

7.17. ConnectionsThe exhibitor must arrange directly with the venue for any kind of special connections to the booth (electric power, network connection, TV, etc.) that are in addition to the standard connections offered in sponsorship packages. The exhibitor must pay all costs for such connections.

7.18. Respect Set-up Times – PenaltyExhibitors must respect the set-up times.

• Exhibitors are not allowed to start setting-up earlier than the time booked. Exhibitors who start setting upearlier than the time booked will be invoiced an additional 5,000€ penalty fee, by the FTTH Council Europe.

• Exhibitors are not allowed to set-up later than the set-up times indicated. Exhibitorswho do not leave the premises of the venue by the indicated end time of each set-up daywill be invoiced an additional 5,000€ penalty fee, by the FTTH Council Europe.

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7.19. Respect Dismantling Times – PenaltyDismantling times have to be respected by the exhibitors – in particular the starting time of dismantling. Early dismantling during the exhibition opening hours is not allowed. Exhibitors who start dismantling early will be invoiced an additional 5.000€ penalty fee by the FTTH Council Europe.

7.20. General safety regulations for workers from outside RAI AmsterdamAll Exhibitors and contractors must be equipped with the necessary equipment for personal protection for all situations of risk requiring them.

7.21. SecurityThe organiser provides overall security services in the exhibition and conference area. This does not include any liability for loss or damage to the equipment or booth of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible for specific security services of their booths. This also applies during set-up and dismantling times.

7.22. Film & photographyProfessional filming and photography in the conference and exhibition area requires permission from the organiser. However, sponsors may do professional filming and photography within their booth.

7.23. Cancellation of the eventThe organiser will do everything necessary to ensure the execution of the event as planned. In case of unexpected external circumstances that make it impossible to hold the event, the organiser may either:

• Cancel the event before it starts. In this case the sponsor will receive a pro-rata refund in consideration of costs already committed;

• Shorten the duration of the event. In this case no refund will be granted.

If the event is interrupted due to force majeure after it has started, no refund of sponsorship fees will be granted.

The organiser can also cancel the event in case of lack of economic feasibility. Such cancellation has to be announced on 1 December 2018 at the latest, and sponsorship fees will be refunded. In this case the exhibitors have no right to claim compensation for damages or refund for expenses.

7.24. Applicable law – disputesBelgian law shall govern these terms and conditions. In case of dispute, the Courts of Brussels will have sole jurisdiction.

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