PARMA, ITALY 15-19 OCTOBER 2011

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SUMMIT MAIN SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

...Sustainable Food Security...

With the technicalcooperation of the

Food and Agriculture Organizationof the United Nations

With the technicalcooperation of the

Food and Agriculture Organizationof the United Nations

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ContentsContents

Welcome 6

The Organizing Committee 7

Sustainable food security 7

Destination 8

Programme Outlines 10

Italian Dairy Industry 12

Technical Tours 14

Social Events 16

Companion tours 17

Registration Fees 21

Accommodation 22

General Informationabout Italy

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How to reach Parma 26

Organizers

With the technical cooperation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

With the technical support of

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SUMMIT MAIN SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

With the patronage of

EXHIBITOR

Organizing secretariat

BRONZE SPONSOR

Comune di Parma

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WELCOME OF THE ITALIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE FIL - IDFItaly welcomes you all - Benvenuti

On behalf of the Italian National Committee of FIL-IDF, I’m honored to give our warmest welcome to all International professionals involved in milk and dairy industry who will attend the IDF World Dairy Summit 2011 – Summilk in Parma.

After 55 years, this important event comes back to Italy with a very urgent and pressing goal: gathering dairy experts from all over the world to give their contribution to a “Sustainable Food Security”.

Summilk will give you the opportunity to be main actors in production, sustainability, science and technology, environment, food safety, policies and economics, marketing, nutrition and health across the dairy sector.

Which venue would be better than Parma to host the Summit and face these challenges? No other.The city is located in the middle of the Italian Food Valley and its surrounding areas are the heart of the production of many Italian typical cheeses as well as the headquarters of many Italian leading dairy companiesand laboratories. In a few words, a great part of the Italian dairy industry and research, as well as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are settled here.

Italy is well aware that the IDF World Dairy Summit is a great opportunity therefore, on behalf of the whole dairy sector, I wish all participants my warmest regards and sincere friendship.See you in Parma.

Cesare CorradiniChairman of FIL-IDF Italian National Committee

WELCOME OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FEDERATIONThe International Dairy Federation is delighted to welcome you to Parma for the IDF Summilk 2011

After very successful programmes around all areas of the world, it is now my pleasure to welcome you to the IDF 2011 World Dairy Summilk in Parma, Italy. The theme for 2011 is ‘Sustainable Food Security’, a topic of great significance and value to the entire world dairy community.

A series of joint conferences is being organized by IDF with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations regarding ‘Sustainable Food Security’ at the 2011 Summit. A conference on environment will follow-up on the latest achievements regarding life cycle analysis for greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy chain; other conferences will focus on various key topics such as animal health, welfare and animal feeding to address dairy sustainability issues from different perspectives and stimulate exchange of expertise within the dairy industry. A new Round Table on dairy supply chain issues will gather active representatives from various dairy stakeholders groups in stimulating debates and ensure participation of more stakeholders from all parts of the dairy chain, as well as different regions of the world.

The Forum for Dairy Leaders and the IDF Summit itself will provide many opportunities for all participants to express viewpoints, discuss and debate about their vision of how the dairy sector will continue to evolve and thrive with dairy leaders from several regions of the world, and to also address messages to a global audience.

The location for the Summit also has a key role to play. The city of Parma is the capital of Italy’s famous “food valley” where Prosciutto di Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese are only some of the culinary delights on offer. Parma is nestled in the valley of the Po River in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna, and its rich history and culture radiates beyond its city limits, providing a variety of cultural and social delights for you to see and enjoy.

We look forward to meeting you at the IDF Summilk 2011 and wish you a very productive and motivating stay in Parma.

Christian RobertFIL-IDF Director General

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WELCOME OF THE MAYOR OF PARMA

It is with great honour and pleasure that Parma has accepted the challenge of hosting the 2011 Congress of the International Dairy Federation. Our city, nested at the very heart of the Italian most important dairy district, is acknowledged as the capital of the Italian Food Valley and our tradition, dating from the XIIth century, has brought international fame to our food specialities and in particular our dairy productions. Parma and its territory are one of the world main players as far as dairy processing and technology are concerned, and it is also the seat of the European Food Safety Authority.

For all these good reasons, on behalf of Parma Municipality and Citizens, I am proud to give you all our warmest welcome.

Benvenuti a Parma!

Pietro Vignali Mayor of Parma

WELCOME OF FIERE DI PARMASUMMIT ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT

We are very proud to welcome the 2011 World Dairy Summit organized in collaboration with the International Dairy Federation. During their stay in Parma, our most welcome guests will be at the heart of the italian food valley, for our city, is at the heart of a noble and antique region where the world dairy community will spend an emotive stay, browsing in history, beauty and food culture.

The conference will offer professional sessions to present and debate latest progress, results, up-coming solutions and trends with regard to dairy policies and economics, nutrition, health and welfare, milk production and farm management, environment, dairy science and technology, food safety and many other topical fields of interest.

During Summilk 2011, our guests will have the opportunity to visit Cibus Tec , the international exhibition of state of the art food processing and packaging technology and at the same time assist to world famous opera during the International Giuseppe Verdi Festival.We are waiting for you in Parma!

Franco Boni Chairman of Fiere di Parma

THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

• Mario Abrate (Confcooperative)• Antonio Cellie (Fiere di Parma) • Cesare Corradini (Italian National Committee of IDF) • MassimoForino(Italian National Committee of IDF) • Adriano Hribal (Assolatte) • Paolo Scrocchi (AIA) • Joerg Seifert (FIL/IDF)

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY

Milk and dairy products, with their high nutritional value, should be basic foods in the diet of every population. Ensuring dairy food security – and doing it in a sustainable way – is a challenge for the dairy sector.

This means research for a better farm and diseases management, animal feeding, sustainable application of science and technology to milk and dairy production. These topics together with suitable dairy policies and economics, an intrinsic food safety and respect for environment contribute to improve the dairy sector and its products.

The IDF World Dairy Summit 2011 will be an important gathering for all dairy experts from the industry, farms, research institutes and governmental authorities to explore and discuss challenges and opportunities related to this topics.

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Destination ItalyCountry of art, history, culture and much more

Italy is a synonym for culture, art and history. Artistic wonders can be found everywhere, and every corner of the country holds countless and wonderful masterpieces. Our artistic and cultural heritage is one of the most valuable in the world. Italy has more cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country. Rome, Florence, Assisi, Venice, Siena, Pisa, Parma, and Naples are some of its most renowned cities of art.

Italy has always been a synonym for “good food,” offering an unmistakable explosion of flavours, scents, and aromas. Aside from having one of the most famous cuisines, it also proposes an immense variety of different regional dishes and recipes. Ancient Greeks used to call Italy “Enotria”, since it was renowned for its extraordinary wines. It would be impossible to list all of the features of Italian wines, world-famous for their variety and quality.

Destination Parma

Parma, centre of Northern Italy and of the Duchy of Maria Luigia of Austria, land of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, recounted by Giovannino Guareschi in his tales of “Peppone and Don Camillo”, production area of unique typical food products, custodian of the masterpieces of Antelami, Correggio and Parmigianino; this city is the small Italian capital of music, food, art and culture. Within this territory are produced many typical Italian cheeses and other food excellencies such as seasoned and cured meats, mushrooms and truffles as well as the wines from the Parma hills and plain left to age in local cellars. The historical city centre, snug yet elegant, hosts beautiful museums and monuments; beyond the city, the land is dotted with castles and fortified mansions offering a countryside both intense and evocative, from the autumnal colours of the Apennine beech woods to the gentle rolling hills which give us Parma ham, to the great plain along the river Po.

Venue – Auditorium Paganini and Parma Congress Centre

The new Auditorium by the architect, Renzo Piano, is built upon the remnants of the walled structure of the Eridania Sugar Factory. It shows an admirable work of connecting the past and future, between two epochs that are by now truly distant. The workspace and that of the machines has been regenerated and transformed into a space for culture and a rediscovery of humanity.But these passages and mutations are neither automatic nor casual. They are experiments that only succeed under extraordinary conditions.The genius of Renzo Piano, the unanimous master of international architecture, made sure that the experiment was not only executed in a perfect way, but that the result occurred as if from a spontaneous and absolutely natural transformation.

The immense windows that go from head to toe of the building allow the internal space to flood with light, the green of the park, the air and the music.

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Sat. Oct.15 Sun. Oct.16 Mon. Oct 17

Morning

Conference 1 World Dairy Leaders Forum Sustainability: a Challenge for the Dairy Chain

Conference 4 Growth and Sustainability Day 1 Part 1

Conference 2 IDF Forum/SWIFT

Conference 5 Dairy Products: a healthy Choice Day 2 Part 1

Coffee break Coffee break

Conference 6 Animal health and Welfare Part 1

Conference 7 Innovative Analytical StrategiesPart 1

13.00 Lunch Lunch

AfternoonRound Table* Global DairyRoundtable on Supply Chain Issues

Conference 4 Growth and SustainabilityDay 1 Part 2

Conference 3 Dairy Products: a healthy Choice Day 1 - Part 1

Conference 5

Dairy Products: a healthy Choice Day 2 Part 2

Coffee break Coffee break

Conference 6 Animal health and Welfare Part 2

Conference 7 Innovative Analytical StrategiesPart 2

EveningOpening Ceremony Welcome Cocktail

Farmers’ Dinner

Program outlines may be subject to change – Please check the website www.wds2011.com for the latest version of the Summit program.* Tentative event.

Programme Outlines

Tue. 18 Oct Wed. 19 Oct

Morning

Conference 8 Animal Feeding Part 1

Conference 12 The Global environmental Footprint of Dairy Products Part 1

Conference 9 Marketing Nutrimarketing Part 1

Conference 13 Food Safety Part 1

Coffee break Coffee break

Conference 10 Novel Technologies for Sustainable Dairy Products Part 1

Conference 14 Sustainable Public health and Dairy Nutrition economics Part 1

Conference 11 Growth and Sustainability Day 2 Part 3

13.00 Lunch Lunch

Afternoon

Conference 8 Animal Feeding Part 2

Conference 12 The Global environmental Footprint of Dairy Products Part 2

Conference 9 Marketing Nutrimarketing Part 2

Conference 13 Food Safety Part 2

Coffee break Coffee break

Conference 10 Novel Technologies for Sustainable Dairy Products Part 2

Conference 14

Sustainable Public health and Dairy Nutrition economics Part 2

14.30Technical Tour Cibus Tec

Technical Tour Cibus Tec

Evening Gala Evening

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ITALIAN DAIRY INDUSTRY

• Italy, where tradition is industry

Italy is one of the main players of the world dairy industry: the national production combines quality, volumes and tradition. Most advanced milk processing technologies have turned it into a favorite drink – fresh, UHT, LSL – compatible with special diets and accessible to customers suffering from intolerance.

The cheese-making tradition is testified by 37 PDO cheeses and by numerous local cheeses, where the traditional practice has become industrial process, besides cheeses made with modern production technologies. A variety of cheeses that meet the diverse and demanding needs of domestic and foreign consumers.

Yogurt and fermented milk are available in a wide range of characteristics, flavouring, size and they are the ideal products under numerous occasions of consumption. Besides traditional products, there are probiotics fermented milks that answer to modern demand for health products, thanks to the intuition that characterized Metchnikoff’s research one century ago.

•FiguresofItalianDairysector

The dairy sector is the first Italian food division, with a sale of 14,2 billion of euro.75% of the milk is produced in the North districts of Italy: Lombardia, Emilia Romagna, Veneto and Piemonte.

In Italy 11 millions of tons of milk are produced and 13 millions of tons of milk are converted in 1 millions of tons of cheeses (more than 440.000 tons are PDO cheeses), almost 3 millions of tons of pasteurized drinking milk (1.300.000 tons) and UHT milk (1.600.000 tons) and 190.000 tons of yogurts and fermented milks.

3.000.000 tons of drinking milk

1.000.000 tons of cheese

190.000 tons of yogurt and fermented milk

160.000 tons of butter

•ProductionsofItalianDairyIndustry

•ItalianCheese:variety,qualityandsafety

Italian dairy industry produces a great variety of traditional cheeses, all of them unique in their organoleptic and nutritional characteristics and processing technique:

- Mozzarella occupies the first place as far as volume is concerned – 250,000 tons/year – followed by the two most popular DOP (Protected Denomination of Origin) cheeses in the world:

•Grana Padano – the most exported with 163,000 tons/year•Parmigiano Reggiano – the most imitated with 116,000 tons/year

- Gorgonzola, Pecorino, Asiago, Taleggio are also part of the Italian tradition, always evolving and highlighting its quality.

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TECHNICAL TOURS

• Tour 1 - Cibus Tec International exhibition on technologies and solutions for the food industry with a special focus on dairy processing and packaging. www.cibustec.it

One of the leading shows worldwide presenting over 100 manufacturers of equipment, machines and complete lines for dairy processing and packaging. This tour is included in the registration fee.

• Tour 4 - Grana Padano Factory

This tour will be operated in cooperation with Grana Padano Consortium. You will experience all the phases of the preparation and ripening of Grana Padano cheese.

• Tour 5 - Parmigiano Reggiano Factory

Operated in cooperation with Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium. On the way back, a special visit to the Museum of Parmigiano Reggiano, in the beautiful village of Soragna, only 30 minutes from Parma. The Museum offers a panoramic view of the processing equipment and machines used between XIX century and mid XX centuries together with ripening and maturing tools.

• Tour 4 - Gorgonzola Factory

This tour will be operated in cooperation with Consortium for the protection of Gorgonzola Cheese.You will assist to all processing and maturing phases above all the “erborinatura”, that is to say the creation of moulds which make this cheese so special and unique.

• Tour 7 - Model dairy farm

Other technical tours will be available soon. Registrations must be completed on line starting from 1 April 2011. Please visit www.wds2011.com for additional information.

• Tour 2 - Technical visit to Parmalat headquarters

Located in Collecchio Parma, a two – hour tour where all participants will be able to get in touch with one of the world leading processors and first Italian company for the production of milk.

• Tour 3 - Technical visit to Tetra Pak headquarters

Three hour tour of Tetra Pak’s largest R&D and manufacturing plant located in Modena to show all participants how the leading player in processing, packaging and distribution of liquid food handles and nurtures its business.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Saturday 15 October 2011 at 19.00

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail : A Night at the Opera

An event sponsored by

Sunday 16 October 2011 at 20.00

Farmers’ dinner: a Night in the Cellar

Tuesday 18 October 2011 at 20.00

Gala Dinner: La Chartreuse de Parme

With the kind support of PDO Cheeses Association

Friday 14 October 2011 at 10.00

Summilk Golf Tournament*

*Registrations will open on 1 April 2011.Please refer to Alice Bazantay phone +39 0521 996553 a.bazantay@fiereparma.it for further details about cost and participation.

•ParmaCityofArts Enjoy a unique sightseeing tour among the architectural beauties of the so-called Little Paris: The Ducal Palace and its gardens, The Palace of Pilotta with the National Gallery, the city museum with paintings and masterpieces of art by Correggio and Parmigianino and the XVIIth century fabulous wooden Farnese Theatre, the Chamber of Saint Paul and its gardens, the Royal Theatre Verdi’s opera temple, the Romanic Cathedral and its pink marble Baptistery.

•GourmetTour Discover the secrets of the Italian Cuisine, attending a real cooking class, learning how to use local products, preparing a tasty traditional recipe with ALMA International School of Italian Cuisine. Half-day courses for beginners and expert cooks.

•WellnessTourJust relax and take a break in the Baroque baths of Salsomaggiore and Tabiano, or just a few steps from the Congress Centre in the wonderful spa of the Eden Village: massages, sauna, Turkish bath, aroma therapy, colour therapy and much more.

COMPANION TOURS

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ENjOY SUMMILk 2011 AND DISCOVER NORTHERN ITALY

•ModenaandMaranello: Galleria Ferrari and Vinegar Factory or Lamborghini Museum. Full day guided tour to the Ferrari Museum and Galleria or Lamborghini Museum: a true repository the myth, that gathers together cars, images and trophies that have made the Company’s history. Every year, over 200.000 people from all corners of the world visit the place that exhibits racers, Granturismo cars and Sport-Prototype cars that had repeated successes the world over. On the way back, a stop at a traditional Modena aromatic vinegar factory where you will be able to discover the secrets of vinegar production, taste flavoured samples and have a light lunch. Only 40 minutes by bus from Parma.

•VeniceandlagoonTour: A full-day breathtaking experience through calli and campielli, romantic bridges, wonderful buildings, the quiet atmosphere of the lagoon landscapes with vaporetti and gondolas, tastes and flavours of a savoury culinary tradition, the architectural jewels of the Middle Age and Renaissance, the unique glass-ware art.

•RomanticVerona: Full day tour in the City of Romeo and Juliet: a first glimpse of the city is love at first sight. Recently awarded the status of a “World Heritage Site”, Verona will fascinate you its famous Amphitheatre, the Roman Theatre, the Stone Roman Bridge, the Gavi Triumphal Arch and much more.

•MaestroGiuseppeVerdiTour Visit of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth home and Casa Barezzi. The Verdi tour will show the magnificent masterpieces of the Opera tradition and discover The world of Traviata, Aida and the famous hymn “Va Pensiero”.

•ParmaCastles Discover the mysteries of medieval times: Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato, XIIIth Century fortress Torrechiara Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the world, Rocca Meli Lupi di Soragna, the residence of Prince Meli Lupi and the ghost of Donna Cinerina.

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Registration Fees

TYPE OF

REGISTRATION

EARLY BOOKING UNTIL

31 MARCH 2011

REGULAR BOOKING

UNTIL

15 SEPTEMBER 2011

LATE BOOKING AND ON-SITE

BOOKING AFTER

15 SEPTEMBER 2011

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

SUMMIT FULL

REGISTRATION€ 890,00 € 990,00 € 1.100,00

Attendance at all Summit sessionsAccess to exhibition and poster area Congress kitCoffee BreaksLuncheonsWelcome CocktailGala DinnerTechnical Tours to Cibus Tec Exhibition on Technologies and Solutions for the Food Industry

ONE DAY

REGISTRATION€ 300,00 € 350,00 € 400,00

For the nominated day only:Attendance at all Summit sessionsAccess to the exhibition and poster area Congress kitCoffee BreaksLuncheons

STUDENT FULL

REGISTRATION€ 200,00 € 250,00 € 300,00

Attendance at all Summit sessionsAccess to exhibition and poster area Congress kitCoffee BreaksLuncheonsWelcome CocktailGala DinnerTechnical Tour to Cibus Tec Exhibition on Technologies and Solutions for the Food Industry

STUDENT DAY

REGISTRATION€ 80,00 € 100,00 € 120,00

For the nominated day only:Attendance at all Summit sessionsAccess to the exhibition and poster area Congress kitCoffee BreaksLuncheons

ACCOMPANYING PERSON

REGISTRATION€ 250,00 € 300,00 € 350,00

Coffee BreaksLuncheonsWelcome CocktailGala DinnerAccess to exhibition and poster area

WELCOMECOCKTAIL/RECEPTIONGUEST TICKET

€ 80,00 15 October 2011 at 7 pm

FARMERS’DINNER € 50,00 16 October 2011 at 8 pm

GALA DINNER

GUEST TICKET € 110,00 18 October 2011 at 8 pm

TECHNICAL TOUR € 45,00

€ 45,00/each tour – transport is includedA Technical Tour to Cibus Tec Exhibition on Technologies and Solutions for the Food Industry is included in the full registration fee

Registrations will open on 1 December 2010. Registration Fees are V.A.T included.

•MantuaandLakeCruise: A full day tour in Mantua and its three lakes, discovering the wonders of Mantegna’s paintings and frescoes in Palazzo Tè, in Palazzo Ducale, the Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. The City of the ancient latin Poet Virgil and the Gonzaga’s Family. Enjoy lunch on board during one and half hour navigation along the three artificial lakes formed by River Mincio.

•WonderfulLiguria: Lerici, the Poets’ Gulf and the Cinque Terre. A territory in which sea and land are founded in a unique and evocative area. 18 kilometres of rocky coastline with bays, beaches and deep sea, surrounded by mountains running together with the coast. Vineyards and olives, surrounded by stone walls: a naturalistic heritage of great variety and breathtaking views. An environment in which centuries old work of generations has transformed an inaccessible.

•ShoppinginMilan: Full day shopping in Milan famous streets to discover brands and trends of the Fashion made in Italy: Via Montenapoleone, via della Spiga, Corso Vittorio Emanuele and many more. Light brunch will be served on the Rinascente Terrace. The tour will continue with an historical view of the City.

Registrations will be open on 1 April 2011. Please visit www.wds2011.com for further information.

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Accommodation

***** GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE Technical Partner

**** STAR HOTEL DU PARCThe Starhotel Du Parc, was born by renovating the historic building, known as “The Ice Factory”, which is recognized by the Department of Fine Arts, was build in 1919 and operated as such until 1980. A significant example of Industrial archeology in one of Italy‚s most dynamic cities, Starhotel Du Parc is located in the heart of Parma and connected to the Parco Ducale by the brand new cast iron “Deco Bridge”. **** HOTEL PALACE MARIA LUIGIA Palace Hotel Maria Luigia The hotel offers an attractive and refined atmosphere representing the best in traditional hospitality. This, when combined with the ultimate in efficiency and a warm welcome makes guests truly feel at home. The hotel’ s restaurant Maxim’ s is one of the best known in Parma for its quality, service and variety of choice. All of this just a short walk way from Parma’ s historic town centre. **** PARk HOTEL TOSCANINI Park Hotel Toscanini The Hotel, offering ideal accommodation is located in Parma historic town centre and offers its discerning and refined clientele a pleasant place to stay.

**** HOTEL VILLA DUCALEThe hotel is set amid greenery, with over 200,000 square metres of sports facilities (football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, archery ranges, and swimming pool). It has its own 10,000 square metre private park with its century old trees. **** HOTEL SAVOY Savoy Hotel is a 27 room residence. Its rooms are equipped with all modern comforts, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning and refrigerated mini-bar.

**** BEST WESTERN HOTEL FARNESE A modern conveniently located building in the exhibition complex and airport areas, and only 1km from the historic town centre.. The garden is ideally suited for ceremonial uses, fashion shows and cocktail parties. A particular feature worth noting are the bicycles made available free of charge to guests wishing to visit the historic city centre.

**** ORA HOTEL AIRPORT A short distance from Parma airport, the Ora Hotel City Parma is a brand new structure, the accurate restauration of a traditional farm just few minutes away from the city center.

**** DADO HOTEL INTERNATIONALAt Dado Hotel, the elegance, luxuriousness and refinement of the furnishings, along with the consummate attention to every detail, combine to create a unique atmosphere.

*** MY ONE HOTEL ARTArte Hotel welcomes its guests with a warm, stylish atmosphere, care for details and personalised service. The hotel features 24h reception, breakfast lounge, bar, garage, and a charming, cosy lounge where you will enjoy our tasty breakfasts and sip inviting aperitifs while waiting for your dinner.

*** ASTORIA EXECUTIVE HOTELLocated in the centre of town, the hotel is only a short distance away from the railway station. The buffet breakfast is served in the comfortable Bar Room, where, in the evening clients can relax after having enjoyed a traditional Parmesan supper at the “SAN BARNABA” restaurant.

*** HOTEL BUTTON The hotel is situated in the very heart of Parma historic and commercial center. The palace is a XVIII century classic building, and decorated with neo classical furniture.

*** HOTEL DANIEL A short walk away from the Parco Ducale and easily accessible for visitors from outside Parma, the Daniel Hotel offers an elegant but family style atmosphere in which to spend and agreeable stay.

*** EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN The hotel is situated near the A1 motorway exit for Parma city The building is modern, its style attractive and original. Rooms are equipped with all services from direct line telephone with internet connection to pay-tv and interactive multifunctional possibilities, air conditioning, hairdryer and tea-coffee maker.

*** HOTEL PRINCIPEThe Principe Hotel is located only a short distance away from the historic town centre, and Parma football stadium. The railway station only 1km away and a bus service links the hotel with the railway station and town center. *** HOTEL TORINO In the heart of the city, instead of an ancient monastery bombed during the II World War, in the 60’s has been partially rebuilt and used as a hotel. Today, it continues its tradition of hospitality and refined after a thorough restructuring aimed to revive the feeling of staying in nice home’s atmosphere. The sweet welcome of this residence bring you to the history of the city itself, passing from the Regio Theatre, near the Baptistery, the Cathedral, the Old Pharmacy of St. John and His Church until the oldest University in Italy.

Shuttle bus service from/to Hotels and Congress Center.

Hotel Reservations will be open on 10 January 2011

Parmaincoming – Parma Convention Bureauwww.parmaincoming.it info@parmaincoming.itphone +39 0521 298883 fax+39 0521 298826

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General Information about Italy

•Landarea: 113,521 sq mi (294,019 sq km); total area: 116,305 sq mi (301,230 sq km).

•Population(2010est.): 58,090,681 (growth rate: –0.07%); birth rate: 8.0/1000; infant mortality rate: 5.4/1000; life expectancy: 80.3; density per sq km: 197.

•Capitalandlargestcity(2003est.): Rome, 3,550,900 (metro. area), 2,455,600 (city proper).

•Monetaryunit: Since 2001, the currency used in Italy is the euro. One euro is divided up into 100 euro-cents. There are eight different coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and

50 euro-cents) and seven notes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros). Credit cards As well as in cash, purchases can be paid for using the most common credit cards.

This payment system is common in Italian shops, which generally display the symbols of the credit cards they accept on the outside door. If you pay by credit card you will be asked to show an identity document. Travelers cheques (in USD or Euros) can also be cashed in Italian banks.

•MakingcallstoandfromItaly: To call an Italian telephone number from outside Italy, either from a landline or a mobile phone, you will need to add the international dialing code for Italy, which is 0039 (+39), followed by the telephone number you require. To call another country from Italy, you will need to add the international dialing code for the country you are calling, followed by the telephone number you require. To make calls within Italy, dial the number you require without adding the international country dialing code. To make calls from public telephones (which you can find on the street, in some bars, restaurants, etc and in shopping centres), you may use coins or phone cards, which can be purchased from tobacconists, news kiosks and telephone shops. Mobile phone reception in Italy is based on GSM technology, which is not compatible with that of a number of countries (including the USA and Japan), unless you have a three-band mobile phone. Before travelling to Italy you should contact your telephone services provider to activate the international roaming service (if it is not already activated automatically). Making international calls from a mobile phone may be very expensive, and it is often advisable to purchase a phone card to call home from a public telephone.

•WhattimeisitinItaly? Italy is in the Central European Time (CET) Zone, 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and observes Daylight Saving Time: at the beginning of spring the clocks go forward an hour in order to take advantage of an extra hour of sunlight in the late afternoon/evening. At the beginning of autumn the clocks are shifted back an order to standard Central European Time.

•Shopopeninghours: Shops are generally open from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 and from 3.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., although shopping centres and department stores often stay open all day, from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 or 10.00 p.m. Shopping centres and stores are also open on several Sundays throughout the year.

•ElectricalsystemInItaly: the electrical current is 220 volts AC (50 Hz). Electrical sockets comply with European regulations. In most hotels you will find adaptors for different types of plugs

• Using internet and consulting email: There are numerous internet points and cafés offering internet access. In many hotels (especially higher-category ones) a direct internet connection is provided in the rooms. In addition, in Italy you will find Wi-Fi access available in many airports, hotels, train stations and other public places where travelers pass through or stop off.

•DocumentsrequiredtodriveinItaly: Driving licenses issued by any of the EU member states are valid throughout the European Union, including Italy.

Drivers in possession of a license issued by any EU country do not require an international driving permit or a sworn translation of their own license.

•Visaapplications - specifying the reason for the trip - must be made to the Italian Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence, and are generally issued 90 days after the application was been made.

•AverageTemperatureinParma: A visit to Parma in October will offer a very special occasion to discover the fragrance s and colours of the Italian autumn.

Month Min Temp. Max. Temp.

August 18 °C 30 °C

September 16 °C 24 °C

October 12 °C 19 °C

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How to reach Parma

By plane Giuseppe Verdi Airport – Located just 10 minutes from the city center. Direct connections to and

from Rome, London and Catania. Bus line 6 links the airport to the city center and the railway station. Every 30 minutes – ticket on board €1,00.

www.parma-airport.it

International airports of Milan Malpensa (1H45 minutes), Milan Linate (1H20 minutes) and Bologna (1H) are nearby.

A complementary shuttle bus service will be running from and to Bologna, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa Airports on scheduled times and days. Summilk participants have to complete the registration form for this service on ww.wds2011.com, starting from 1 April 2011.

By car Motorway A1 Milan – Bologna exit Parma Motorway A15 Parma – La Spezia exit Parma Ovest www.autostrade.it

By train Direct connections from and for Milan, Bologna every hour. Direct connections to and from Turin and Genoa every three hour. Direct connections to and from Florence, Rome, Naples, Bari and Zurich on high speed trains. www.trenitalia.it

Organizing Secretariat

Fiere di Parma spa Viale delle Esposizioni 393A 43126 Parma – Italy

www.wds2011.com - summilk2011@fiereparma.it

Project Leader - Rossano Bozzi Phone +39 0521 996271 - r.bozzi@fiereparma.it

Incoming&Social Events - Alice BazantayPhone + 39 0521 996553 - a.bazantay@fiereparma.it

Participants&On-line Registrations - Antonia EvangelistaPhone +39 0521 996287 - a.evangelista@fiereparma.it

Sponsors&Exhibitors - Chiara ZaccariniPhone +39 0521 996265 c.zaccarini@fiereparma.it

Organizers

Organizing secretariat

With the technical support of

SUMMIT MAIN SPONSOR

With the patronage of

Comune di Parma

www.wds2011.com