Exhibitor Flash // Vol. 8, No. 4
YOUR QUICK CONNECTION TO WORLD ATM CONGRESS!

World ATM Congress 2020 is in less than a month! Prepare for a successful on-site experience with the updates below and visit the Exhibitor Zone for important forms, deadlines, and profile portal access. Missed past Exhibitor Flashes? View them here.

Meeting Room Rental
One-day meeting room rentals are available to reserve on 11 and 12 March in the Exhibition Hall and in Hall 10 Pavilion. Interested? Contact Sandra Strickland .
Catering Request
Interested in offering food and beverages at your stand? Be prepared and order today! All catering requests will be managed through Kenes Group using the official and exclusive caterer of World ATM Congress:  Life Gourmet .
 
Please note: no other caterer will be allowed to provide stand services during the Congress.  Any special requests will have to be reviewed by the catering team at Kenes Group.
 
The catering prices and standard options are included in the online form in the  Exhibitor Zone : "Order Your Stand Services" → "Optional Forms" → Catering Order Form.
 
Contact  Clara Montes today for offerings, rates, and ideas!
Build-Up & Dismantle Crew Registration
Are you hiring a company to build your stand? Register your crew prior to their arrival on-site to ensure they are granted Hall access. All Build Up & Dismantle Crew must be registered in advance to gain access to the Hall during set-up hours.
World ATM Congress Statement on Coronavirus
UPDATE: 12 February 2020

The Partners of World ATM Congress, Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) and Civil Air Navigation Organisation (CANSO), are closely monitoring the Coronavirus and adopting measures to minimise any potential impact on World ATM Congress 2020. The Congress will take place as scheduled, 10 – 12 March, in Madrid, Spain.

World ATM Congress management, partners, and vendors are monitoring the ongoing developments and continue to follow guidance from health organisations and experts for their recommendations. We are fully committed to taking appropriate precautions to provide a safe and healthy environment for attendees.

World ATM Congress management will:
  • Follow recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the policies of the Spanish government and Madrid officials.
  • Provide healthcare guidelines for registrants, exhibitors, and onsite personnel.
  • Respond to questions from speakers, exhibitors, and attendees about the precautions taken at World ATM Congress. 

Management is planning to implement measures to include, but not necessarily be limited to:
  • Increased cleaning and disinfection process across all high-volume touchpoints, e.g. catering areas, surfaces, handrails, restrooms, entrances/exits, etc., along with the use of cleaning/sanitising materials and products.
  • Available on-site medical personnel. 
  • Availability of sanitising and disinfection materials for public use.

We strongly urge exhibitors and attendees to monitor and implement appropriate guidelines and protocols as suggested by the WHO and other health authorities to contain and mitigate against any further spread of the virus. Up-to-date WHO advice can be found here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance
SAFETY REMINDER
MESSAGE FROM IFEMA:
 
SAFETY AND LABOUR RISK REGULATION – COORDINATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
 
Here are the minimum instructions regarding individual protection equipment (IPE) during set-up and dismantle periods of trade fairs and events.
 
As a preventative measure, and due to the concurrence of activities, the obligation to wear protective helmets, high-visibility vests, and security footwear during set-up and dismantle periods of trade fairs and exhibition areas, has been established and in effect.
 
In no case will access to the halls be allowed without the aforementioned individual protection equipment; this instruction affects any person accessing, passing through, working or merely being present, in exhibition halls, or outdoor exhibition areas during set-up and dismantle periods.
 
This instruction sets forth minimal conditions and does not exempt the use of other protective gear that may be required for the execution of specific tasks to be carried out during the above-mentioned set-up and dismantle periods .

Questions regarding safety and set-up/take-down requirements?
Email  Ken Carlisle today.
Check your inbox for your  Exhibitor Zone Login Credentials (from sender: sandra.strickland@atca.org). If you have trouble locating it, check your spam folder and move it to your main inbox before requesting a reminder. Still can't find it? Email  Sandra Strickland .