ASIA PACIFIC Aerial Firefighting Asia Pacific 5 – 6 September 2016 Adelaide | Australia
14th INTERNATIONAL AFF Aerial Firefighting Asia Pacific 2016
CONTACT WILL RUMBOL: T: +44 (0) 1628 550 047 | M: +44 (0) 7718 107 766 E: [email protected] | W: www.tangentlink.com AERIAL FIREFIGHTING 2016 RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA
Bushfires are a blight on Australia’s rural communities and Reduction of bushfires in the future is unlikely and so it is are now increasingly threatening city limits, Sydney being important to maintain connection with the worlds’ aerial recently headlined when in 2013 New South Wales firefighting community to remain current and capable. experienced a series of bushfires which swept through an There are many different aerial firefighting solutions in area of 290,000 acres, destroyed 248 buildings and cost existence, with new techniques and technologies entering A$94 million. the arena every year. It was in 2011 when Australia last connected with the international aerial firefighting South Australia is no stranger to this phenomenon either community and its technologies which took place in and bushfires are well documented to be worsening in Melbourne. the State, according to Australia’s Bureau of The Aerial Firefighting Asia Pacific 2016 conference will Meteorology. Since early 2015, soaring temperatures and address how government organisations and emergency high winds have stoked the bushfires across South services can challenge and support the aviation industry Australia with more than 30 homes being destroyed to begin a journey of continuous improvement and including 2,000 hectares of the Barossa Valley causing partnership, so that the Australian firefighting community damage to several wineries in the Adelaide Hills behind can improve efficiency and dramatically reduce the risks the State Capital. No-one can forget the Ash associated with aerial firefighting. Wednesday bushfires in 1983, which left 75 dead.
Aerial firefighting is a powerful weapon in the bushfire- extinguishing arsenal which can, when deployed Aerial Firefighting in the ASEAN Region correctly, stop wildfires in their tracks. Large air tankers, A target for this event is to attract the smog-affected SEAT and helicopters can drop water on the fire front ASEAN countries, especially Indonesia, Malaysia and and, in cooperation with ground fire-crews providing Singapore as well as Thailand, Brunei and Vietnam controlled back-burning, prove to be a tried and tested solution. who are also seriously affected by the slash and burn effects of their forests in their region.
ASEAN countries are expected to allocate up to US $10 billion to cope with unending forest fires in areas such as Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia, which is estimated to suffer US$4 billion in losses in 2015 alone from wildfire effects on agriculture production, destruction of forest lands, health, transportation and tourism.
Future opportunities for joint ventures and foreign contracts in aerial firefighting are thus likely to require global support and assistance going forward.
Know your Audience Participating Industries
International delegations are expected from: • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles • Forestry Departments • Fixed Wing Air Tankers • Fire and Aviation Services • Helicopters • Departments of Agriculture • Foams, Suppressants & Retardants • Military Units • Bucket Water Delivery Systems • MoDs • Aircraft Modification & Upgrade • Research Establishments • Command & Control Systems • Communications Equipment • Navigation Systems • Simulators – Fixed and Rotary Winged • Tracking Systems • Night Vision Technology • Water Refilling echnologies • Training Solutions • RADAR/LIDAR/Remote Sensing Participate at Aerial Firefighting Asia Pacific 2016 - opportunities include:
SPONSORSHIP EXHIBITOR
Gold, Silver & Bronze packages are available to book Entry level exhibitor packages are available and today. Package benefits can include: include the following benefits:
• Speaking slot within the conference programme • Exhibition display space with power and furniture
• Exhibition display space in a prime location • Exhibition passes with refreshments included
• Delegate places with full access & refreshments included • Introductions to key delegations on-site
• Sponsorship of networking functions & registration area • Invitation to all networking functions
• Sponsorship of the Conference Dinner
• Pre-organised private briefing / meeting area Enhance any exhibitor package with the following services: • Introductions to key delegations on-site (additional fee's apply)
• Company branded USBs, badges, lanyards, bags & folders • "Exhibitor Presentation" within the exhibition hall
• Online and print advertising space • Online and print advertising space • Company branded giveaway items • Access to all conference presentations post-event
Sponsorship packages start from: Exhibitior Rates from: A$14,700.00 | USD $10,400.00 A$6,300.00 | USD $4,500.00
Why your organisation should participate DELEGATE PLACES Delegate places are available to book online today and • Network with an international audience including AFF include the following benefits: pilots, procurement officials, experts, professionals & leading AFF technology, suppliers and organisations • Delegate passes with full access & refreshments included • Share real experiences with pilots and operators at the • Invitation to all networking functions sharp end of wildfire fighting • Access to all conference presentations post-event • Understand the challenges each of the AFF delegations are facing
• Demonstrate insight into the latest AFF trends and Delegate rates emerging technologies
Early-Bird Commercial Delegate A$1,700.00 Book online before 31 March 2016 USD $1,200.00
Commercial Delegate A$1,890.00 Book online from 01 April 2016 USD $1,350.00
GROUP Receive 4 places OFFER for the price of 3
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Don't just take our word for it! About the organiser “Thanks for your support and the rest of Tangent Link at the event. Tangent Link - a trusted partner As a sponsor we felt valued and believed we made a valuable contribution to the conference delegates. The demonstration Established in 2003, Tangent Link is was a great way to show exhibitor’s products as well as giving responsible for organising leading Civil and a more comprehensive understanding of new concepts and Military defence events around the globe systems. Well done team” and has established effective connections Biocentral Laboratories/Blazetamer with government and military organisations as a trusted partner. “The conference went absolutely very well for us, it was interesting and useful. We enjoyed every moment, both of professional As well as organising conferences and networking and the excellent atmosphere of communication exhibitions, Tangent Link also provides between colleagues, the people who speak in the same market reports and market analysis for “firefighting” language. Your team is incredible”. many global organisations. Beriev Aircraft Company We also arrange trade delegations to new “Once again the Tangent Link Team put on a premier event, markets which many other organisers have offering fantastic information presentation and unparalleled difficulty in accessing. networking opportunities for aerial firefighting” CAL FIRE We organise exclusive tailored events for corporate organisations wishing to access “One of the best industry specific events I have attended with key specific country/regional markets and decision making persons in attendance" vertical sectors. Dynamic Aviation Group
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PREVIOUS AFF EXHIBITORS
- AeroComputers - Breeze-Eastern - FireIce (Geltech) - SEI Industries Ltd - 10 Tanker Air Carrier - Budenheim Iberica - FireKraft - Selkirk Systems - Absolute Fire - Buffalo Airways - Goodrich - Simplex Aerospace - Aerial Machine and Tool - Cobham Avionics - Harris Corporation - SKOL Airline - Aero Union - Conair Group - IAWF - SkyIMD - Aero-Flite - Coulson Aviation - ICL Performance Products - SkyTrac - Agusta Westland - Croman Corpoartion - Isolair - SOREM Srl - Airbus Helicopters - Dynamic Aviation - ITRES - Tasman Helicopters - American Valley Aviation - DynCorp - Latitude Technologies - Thermo Gel - Aviation Specialities - EDMO - Lockheed Martin - Thrush Aircraft - Beriev Aircraft Co - ELBIT Systems - Mission Safety Services - Transland - BioCentral Laboratories - EMS Sky Connect - New Brunswick Air Tanker - Tronosjet - Blackcomb Aviation - Erickson Inc. - Nitrofirex - Valley Air Crafts - Blue Aerospace - EuroAvionics - Pratt & Whitney - VIH Helicopters - Boeing - Evergreen - Range & Bearing - Westone Laboratories - Bombardier - Fire Boss LLC - Russian Helicopters - Wildfire Suppression
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