INTRODUCTION TO CANTO 200 7
A new information and communications technologies revolution is evolving – new models are defining product innovation and service delivery. Digital lifestyles now combine voice, packaged and spontaneous video, location- based services, sponsored relationships and close integration with the World Wide Web. There is a seamless flow between work, home and leisure.
Networks are getting faster, smarter, more secure, and more reliable. Consumers have never had it so good and service providers have never been more deeply challenged as they seek to migrate traditional business models to the emerging plethora of digital choice.
With the theme “Leading Connectivity through ICTs”, ‘CANTO 2007' will explore the technology, business and policy issues created by the accelerated and continued convergence of information and communication technologies.
Leading experts from around the world will discuss successful strategies for advanced information services, video, youth and lifestyle marketing. Policy makers will explore the options and impact of next-generation service licensing, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and other new and emerging technologies. Vendors will also demonstrate the infrastructure platforms and consumer devices that enable the transition to future business models. Roundtable discussions will focus on the Information and Communication Technologies infrastructure in the Caribbean ; the use of ICT for Disaster Recovery and Management; and Exploiting ICT for retail and enhancing the quality of life experience.
‘CANTO 2007' will display a 86-booth exhibition that will showcase all the latest products and solutions from around the world and give delegates an opportunity to view demonstrations on the latest technological innovations.
Social activities within this event will blend the best of Barbados local culture and cuisine while providing an opportunity to network and strengthen business connection in an island where there is “never a dull moment” - Barbados
CANTO 2007 will bring together ideas, intelligence and relationships and offer an opportunity for networking and for dialogue in the context of the dynamism being experienced in the global ICT industry.
We are looking forward to welcome you at “CANTO 2007”
Regenie F.Ch. Fräser
Secretary General
EXHIBITION BOOTHS
Booth Capacity
Eighty-six (86) hard-wall booths will be available in the Exhibition Hall of the Sherbourne Convention Center . The booth locations and numbers are located in the floor plan included in this document.
Booth Dimensions
The dimensions of the booths in the Exhibition Hall are specified below.
Booths |
Dimensions (ft) |
A 01 - A 43 |
10' x 10' |
B 43 - B 86 |
10' x 08' |
Booth Accessories
Each hard-wall booth will be equipped with the following:
- Syma hard wall booth (panels are 1 m wide and 2.50 m high)
- 1 spotlight
- 1 medium sized table per standard booth, with company name and booth number (2ft x 6ft) and 30” in height.
- 1 header sign per standard booth with company name and booth number
- One plastic trash receptacle
- One double AMP electrical outlet 120 V/ 50 Hz (single phase). Also, 220 V/50 Hz (single phase) can be delivered on request.
- Vacuuming (daily vacuuming of the booth space can be made upon request with Sherbourne Conference Center
- 2 Chairs
For additional items in the booth please contact:
Jorge Traviesco
Director Creative
Expo System
Tel. 809 379 0721 or 809 379 1555 or 809 379 0760
Fax: 809 533 3736
Cell: 809 481 1940
email: exposystem@verizon.net.do
BOOTH COST & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Cost of Booths
Booths may be reserved by viewing the Exhibition layout online.
Booth space will be allocated on a "first pay first served" basis.
Booths |
Dimensions (ft) |
Cost (US$) per booth |
A 01 – A 12 |
10ft x 10ft |
3,750.00 |
A 13 – A 18 |
10ft x 10ft |
4,000.00 |
A 19 – A 39 |
10ft x 10ft |
3,750.00 |
A 40 – A 43 |
10ft x 10ft |
4,000.00 |
B 44 – B 45 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
B 46 – B 62 |
10ft x 08ft |
3,250.00 |
B 63 – B 66 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
B 67 – B 84 |
10ft x 08ft |
3,250.00 |
B 85 – B 86 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
Payment Schedule
Exhibitors are urged to make all payments and register for the conference through our web-based facility.
Full payment must be made once the booth has been booked in order to ensure the space. Invoice for payment will be generated through Cvent upon request. Cancellations between 01 st May – 30 th May, 2007 will result in a penalty of 25% of the booth cost. NO REFUND will be made after 01 st June, 2007. All cancellations must be made in writing.
OTHER SERVICES
CABLE & WIRELESS BARBADOS Business Center will provide the following services for the convenience of the delegates.
- Internet Ports
- Telephones
- Photo copying
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- Fax Machines
- Activating / rental of cellular phones
- Calling Cards
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Please direct all questions on the available business services directly to
CABLE & WIRELESS BARBADOS
The contact person is:
Claire Downes Haynes
Manager Regulatory Affairs
C& W Barbados
Tel: 246 292 1109
Fax: 246 427 5474
Email: claire.haynes@cwbar.cwplc.com
EXHIBITION REGISTRATION
As an exhibitor you are entitled to one free complimentary pass. All exhibitors and are required to register online via our web-based registration facility.
Following are the entitlements for exhibitors.
Participant |
Registration Fee (US $) |
Entitlement |
Exhibitor's Liaison Officer |
Complimentary |
Attend
- Conference
- Exhibition
- Social Events
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Exhibitors are requested to provide the name of the Liaison Officer who will receive the complimentary registration pass by 01 st June, 2007
Shipping
The official shipper for the 23rd Annual Conference and Trade exhibition is:
Ms. Debbie Amrein
Trade Show Coordinator
609 Global Way, Suite 113
Linthicum
MD 21090
USA
Tel: 410 609 2483, Fax: 410 789 7547 Cell: 410 804 5707
Email: debbie.amrein@kuehne-nagel.com
DOCUMENTATION
As an exhibitor with CANTO you must provide the following information:
- i. 150 Words Overview of your company
- ii. Company logo in jpeg and pdf format
The Overview of your company will be published in the Conference Program Booklet which highlights all the activities of the Conference and Exhibition 2007.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship Opportunities
CANTO is offering attractive sponsorship incentives in order to encourage suppliers and others to make a contribution to the cost of staging the event. The program will offer the following categories of sponsorship:
CONTACT: Mr. Jimmy Rodrigues
Tel No: (868) 622-2402 or (868) 622-4781 Fax No: (868) 622-3751
Email: jrodrigues@canto.org
CATEGORIES |
AMOUNT |
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS |
Gold |
US$30,000 |
- Two 10' x 10' Booths in the exhibition hall
- One full page color ad in our Annual Directory
- Half page black & white ad in each issue of our quarterly Cancion Magazine
- An opportunity to provide a speaker/panelist on condition that his presentation is consistent with the Conference Theme
- Four full free passes for the event
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Silver |
US$25,000 |
- One 10' x 10' Booth in the Exhibition Hall
- One full page color ad in our Annual Directory
- Half page black & white ad in each issue of our quarterly Cancion Magazine
- Three full free passes for the event
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Bronze |
US$20,000 |
- One 10' x 8' Booth in the Exhibition Hall
- One half page color ad in our Annual Directory
- Half page black & white ad in two issues of our quarterly Cancion Magazine
- Two full free passes for the event
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Morning Breaks |
US$5,000 |
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Afternoon Breaks |
US$5,000 |
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Lunch |
US$25,000 |
- Full page ad in the Conference Programme
- Three free passes
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Monday Dinner |
US$30,000 |
- Full page ad in the Conference Programme
- Four free passes
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Members Dinner |
US$25,000 |
- Full page ad in the Conference Programme
- Three free passes
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Conference Bags |
US$15,000 |
- Half page ad in the Conference Programme
- Two free passes
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Polo Shirts |
US$17,500 |
- Half page ad in the Conference Programme
- Two free passes
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Conference Programme |
US$8,000 |
- One full page color ad at outer back cover of conference programme
- One free pass
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CANCION Magazine |
US$ 10,000 |
- Full page color ad in Conference edition of Cancion Magazine
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Annual Directory |
US$ 20,000 |
- Full page color ad in Conference edition of annual Directory
- Two free passes
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Ground Transportation (Between Hotels and Conference Center ) |
US$ 5,000
Per hotel |
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CANTO is also offering Sponsorship opportunities for the 1 st Annual Human Resources
Training and Best Practices Conference.
This 2 day event features HR Training and Best Practices to support CANTO Members.
The program will offer the following categories of sponsorship:
CATEGORIES |
AMOUNT |
Coffee break |
US$1,000 |
Lunch |
US$2,000 |
Dinner |
US$3,000 |
In kind sponsorships of promotional give-aways such as early-bird prizes and raffles during the conference will include the following items:
- Cellular phones
- Phone Cards
- Two Way Radios
- Web Casting
- ipods
All sponsors will receive the following benefits:
- Appropriate high visibility signage in and around the conference areas
- Public acknowledgement and introduction of the sponsoring organization by the Secretary General during the various events at the Conference
- All sponsors will be listed in the Conference Programme and our Cancion magazine issued for the Conference
- Included on the sponsor listing on our Conference website
Additional benefits for Gold, Silver, Bronze and sponsorships above US$20,000
- Prominent high visibility signage in the Conference and Exhibition Halls
- Prominent recognition in the Conference Programme
- High visibility on our Conference Website
- Opportunity to distribute product/service literature in the Conference Bags
Sponsors of Events
Sponsors can supply sponsors' logo imprinted napkins, cups or other such items for distribution at the sponsored event
Artwork for Advertisements
All artwork for advertisements is provided by the sponsor at their expense.
CONTACT INFORMATIO
Following are the names and contact information for the members of the CANTO Secretariat.
SPEAKERS
- HR & Operations Manager
- Mrs. Teresa Wankin
- Tel: (868) 622-5582 / 622-4781 / 622-3770
- Fax: (868) 622-3751
- E-mail: tdavid@canto.org
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
- Executive Secretary
- Mrs. Gloria Manzano
- Tel: (868) 622-4781 / 622-3770
- Fax: (868) 622 -3751
- E-mail: gmanzano@canto.org
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EXHIBITION
- Admin. Assistant Marketing
- Ms. Carmen Ramlal
- Tel: (868) 622-4781 / 622-3770
- Fax: (868) 622 -3751
- E-mail: cramlal@canto.org
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PUBLICATIONS
- Admin. Assistant Publications
- Mrs. Gail Edwards
- Tel: (868) 622-4781 / 622-3770
- Fax: (868) 622 -3751
- E-mail: gedwards@canto.org
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SPONSORS / INVOICING
- Finance Manager
- Mr. Jimmy Rodrigues
- Tel: (868) 622-5582 / 622-4781 / 622-3770
- Fax: (868) 622 3751
- Email: jrodrigues@canto.org
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The postal address for the Secretariat is as follows:
Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations
# 67 Picton Street
Newtown
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago West Indies
Registration information
All participants are required to register online for the conference.
Full Members |
Free |
Affiliate Members |
50% of 1 st Participant Fee |
Early Bird Special
Ends April 15 th 2007 |
$1,000.00 |
April 15 th – 31 st May 2007 |
$1,100.00 |
Late Registration
After 1 st June 2007 |
$1,200.00 |
Human Resource Conference |
$300.00 |
Hotel and Transport Information
Participants are responsible for making their own hotel accommodation. Please s ecure your hotel reservations online by using the appropriate link below to benefit from the Group Discount Rate.
You must be registered with CANTO to take advantage of the special hotel rates and the special transportation benefits for registered delegates at the preferred hotels.
Registered delegates who stay in CANTO preferred hotels receive complimentary transportation to and from Sherbourne Conference Centre and the social activities venue.
Transport time to Sherbourne Conference is about 15 - 20 minutes. A Taxi Service is available from all hotels at around US$15.00 one way.
A discounted rate has been negotiated with the Barbados Taxi Association from the Airport to all CANTO Preferred Hotels. Please look for the CANTO logo after clearing the Barbados Immigration Checks
| Booth Specification &Cost |
Booths |
Dimensions (ft) |
Cost (US$) per booth |
A 01 – A 12 |
10ft x 10ft |
3,750.00 |
A 13 – A 18 |
10ft x 10ft |
4,000.00 |
A 19 – A 39 |
10ft x 10ft |
3,750.00 |
A 40 – A 43 |
10ft x 10ft |
4,000.00 |
B 44 – B 45 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
B 46 – B 62 |
10ft x 08ft |
3,250.00 |
B 63 – B 66 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
B 67 – B 84 |
10ft x 08ft |
3,250.00 |
B 85 – B 86 |
10ft x 08ft |
4,000.00 |
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