11-12 AUGUST 2014 INTERNATIONAL PEACE-BUILDERS‘ FORUM Connecting Personal and Systemic Change International Conference Center in Caux (Montreux), Switzerland Information Booklet: Exhibitors Exhibitors can The International Peace-Builders’ Forum (IPF) is a unique and publicly accessible opportunity for institutions and individuals in present their work and offers in the field of the field of peace-building to physically meet and connect with peace-building to a targeted public other stakeholders such as gain a better overview of other actors, offers, key themes and projects NGOs, foundations and networks exchange and network, identify synergies State actors and international organizations and broker new partnerships Think-tanks, university students and academic staff reflect on their own work Grant-giving organisations, philanthropic individuals and contribute to the structuring and progress corporates of peace-building Individual peace-builders In view of the absence of such a forum in the field of peace- building, which is demanded, CAUX-Initiatives of Change (CAUX- IofC) and the Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (ICP) joined hands to organize the IPF with the The Organizers support of the Caux Scholars Program. CAUX-Initiatives of Change (CAUX-IofC) works to promote The IPF expects around 230 participants. This includes 150 peace, prevent conflicts, build trust, and encourage participants and 40 exhibitors with two delegates per organization. intercultural dialogue and ethical conduct in business. Since 1947, CAUX-IofC organises international Besides the exhibition, there will be panel discussions, conferences in Caux with the support of the world-wide presentations, workshops and small discussion groups related to network of Initiatives of Change. www.caux.ch peace-building from a professional and a personal point of view. Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding It is a tradition at Caux to encourage reflection and dialogue across (ICP) is an independent and non-partisan non- diverse backgrounds, allowing for participants to bring in their governmental organization based in Switzerland. The ICP current questions and concerns. It is also worth taking some time engages in conflict transformation and peace-building in to enjoy the breath-taking views and get into the mountains by the public and private sector. www.iicp.ch foot or train. The Conference Center in Caux Looking out over Lake Geneva from an altitude of 1000 metres, the Caux conference centre can accommodate up to 400 people. Formerly the Caux-Palace Hotel, it became an international meeting place in 1946, thanks to the generous contributions in time, talent and money of many volunteers. How to Get There Caux is one and a half hours by car or train from Geneva and two hours from Berne. Trains to Caux run from Geneva Airport as well as from Berne every hour. For exact departure times and connections to Caux, consult www.rail.ch. Rue du Panorama 2 CH-1824 Caux Tel.: +41 (0)21 962 91 11 Fax: + 41 (0)21 962 93 55 EXHIBITION PACKAGES SILVER GOLD DIAMOND CHF 700 CHF 900 CHF 1’100 Number of available spots 20 15 10 Size of exhibition tables 1.8m x 0.6m 1.8m x 0.6m 2.35m x 0.85m Location of spots 3rd floor Coffee Beans Main Hall Accommodation*and full board** for two representatives of the organisation ✔ ✔ ✔ Receiving other organisations’ contact details*** ✔ ✔ Receiving free rooms and facilities for meetings ✔ * Accommodation is in gender-separated double rooms. Single room may be provided for an additional fee. ** The conference centre is a ‘dry house’, and while alcoholic beverages are available in the Café de la Gare, it is requested that none is brought into or consumed on the conference premises. *** By becoming an exhibitor, all organisations agree to have their contact details shared. Main entrance to the Conference Center Main Hall th 4 floor Central space of the conference Side rooms close to reception Coffee Beans and coffee station 3rd floor Passage between main rd 3 floor hall and dining hall PRACTICAL INFORMATION Exhibition Stands and Material Children and adolescents Stands and material provided: are welcome and will be looked after! one table electricity plugs WiFi You are free to bring computers, video screens, posters and other support material. Videos must be played with headphones– your neighbour must not be disturbed. Do not forget to bring plenty of promotion material. Visitors will gladly take material home with them. You can, if you wish, send your material in advance to the Conference Center, International Peace-Builders’ Forum, Rue du Panorama 2, 1824 Caux, Switzerland. If you would like the material of your organization put into the participants’ welcome pack for better promotion, the material must arrive at the Conference Center at least 10 days in advance, with a mention “welcome pack” on the envelope. We will charge a fee of CHF 100 for putting material in the welcome pack. Installation and Removal You can set up your exhibition stands one day prior to the forum, on Sunday, 10th of August 2014 from 2 pm. IPF staff will be there to assist. The removal of stands and material is done on Wednesday morning 13th of August 2014. Insurance Evaluation and Reports Watch over your belongings. Do not leave any valuables at Evaluation of the forum is essential for us. Please take your your exhibition booth. ICP and CAUX-IofC will not be time and fill in the evaluation sheet after the forum. Help responsible for any stolen goods. us improve! Exhibitors are responsible for their insurance coverage, Reports and recordings will be sent to you after the forum. including health and liability insurances. Promotion of the IPF and your Exhibition Stand Payments Contact us if you wish to order flyers to promote your You will receive a bill on registration, to be paid no later exhibition and the IPF forum. than 30 April 2014. Registration and Contact Please register as soon as possible on: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oMFj9hxGYXoi90aL9S My9NBRD8GeIqSaDUqCqrUKnAw/viewform Current information about the forum can be found on the organisers’ websites www.caux.ch and www.iicp.ch. For any questions, please contact Ms. Brigitt Altwegg at [email protected], +41 22 749 16 27, mobile +41 79 393 11 07. .