Exhibitor Flash // Vol. 8, No. 6
YOUR QUICK CONNECTION TO WORLD ATM CONGRESS!
New This Year •  Increased Security Protocols • COVID-19 Virus
Badge Pick-Up • Build-Up & Dismantle Crew Registration

World ATM Congress 2020 is two weeks away! 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.

World ATM Congress Will be Held as Scheduled
10-12 March, 2020 • Madrid, Spain

We have a full Exhibition Hall and Congress registrations are robust, being slightly ahead of 2019 numbers which were are largest to date. World ATM Congress staff start heading to Madrid later this week in preparation for the Congress. We are all excited and look forward to seeing you there.
New This Year at World ATM Congress!
World ATM Congress 2020 Opening Remarks, under the Presidency of His Majesty King Felipe VI
The ceremony, which will be chaired by His Majesty King Felipe VI, will take place on Tuesday morning and include remarks by :
  • Mr. Simon Hocquard, Director General of CANSO
  • Mr. Peter F. Dumont, President and CEO of ATCA
  • Mr. Pedro Saura García, Secretary of State for Transportation, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Spain
This event is by invitation only.

World ATM Maverick Awards Tuesday, 10 March, 15.00, Wing ATM Theatre
The Inaugural presentation of the Maverick awards will occur in the Wing ATM Theatre on Tuesday, 10, March at 15.00. Join us as we recognise industry excellence in the areas of Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability.

ANSP Networking Break, Tuesday, 10 March, 16.00, Plaza 1
Immediately following the Awards Ceremony, join us in Plaza 1 for a Networking Break for all ANSP staff and their friends and colleagues. Beverages will be served. Stop by and reconnect with old friends and expand your network of industry contacts. Sponsored by JMA Solutions .

Exhibit Hall Opens Early on Tuesday, 10 March
On Tuesday only, the Exhibition Hall will be opening to the public at 09.30 a.m. Exhibitors will be allowed in at their normal time.
***Increased Security Protocols for Tuesday, 10 March***
Due to increased security requirements based on the anticipated attendance of high officials and VIPs at World ATM Congress on Tuesday, 10 March, World ATM Congress has implemented the following changes to Exhibition Hall setup, Hall access, and registration requirements. 

Exhibitors
All Exhibitors must have their stands fully built, setup complete, cleaned, and prepared for the public opening no later than 23.59 p.m., Monday, 9 March. There are no exceptions to this rule. There will be no access to the Exhibition Hall between the hours of midnight and 08.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 March. Unless pre-cleared by World ATM Congress management, no additional vendors or third parties will be allowed in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday morning. Please review your planning and staffing schedules for the setup of your stand to ensure you can meet this deadline.

Access to Hall 9
On Tuesday, 10 March, extra security protocols will be in place, including requirement to pass through metal detectors to enter Hall 9. Exhibitors will have access starting at 08.30 a.m. and the Hall will open to the public starting at 09.30 a.m. 

***Registration***
The implementation of the increased security protocols require that World ATM Congress collect official ID information and date of birth for everyone attending World ATM Congress. If you have already registered, you will be receiving a follow-up email from World ATM Congress Registration requesting this information. If you are registering for the first time you will be prompted to enter this information when registering. 

We strongly encourage you to pass this message on to others in your organisation as well as potential clients who may be attending World ATM Congress in order to ensure they are aware of and understand these new requirements. 

World ATM Congress Management appreciates your patience and willingness to work with us to meet these new timelines and security measures. Should you need any assistance please contact anyone on the World ATM Congress event team. 
UPDATE: World ATM Congress and the COVID-19 Virus
While the situation remains dynamic, to date, the World Health Organization , the USA’s Center for Disease Control , and the Spanish Health Ministry all confirm that there is no reason to defer travel to Spain. Since the outbreak of the virus, approximately two months ago, there have been numerous international meetings held in Europe and in Spain in particular. As well, World ATM Congress is not aware of any large international medical events outside of China that have cancelled due to the virus. In Spain, there have been NO reported cases of in-country transmissions of the virus. The most recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Spain resulted from exposure outside of Spain. Spain is currently perceived as being a safe location to be during this viral outbreak.

This does not mean World ATM Congress is not taking prudent actions to address concerns for the virus. That is why we have outlined in our updated statement (26 Feb.) on the virus additional precautionary measures we are taking at World ATM Congress, such as more robust disinfecting of public surfaces touched by hands, such as doorknobs, counters, tablets, etc. and the addition of hand sanitary dispensers throughout World ATM Congress.
 
We continue to monitor the situation closely, reviewing daily, updates from WHO, CDC and Spanish Health Authorities. Upon review of their guidance, World ATM Congress will adjust our response as needed.
Make Badge Pick-Up a Breeze
Your attendees don't need to wait in line for their badges! Schedule a date and time to pick up all or some of your company's badges.

Click the button below or email the Registration Help Desk now to schedule your appointment.
Build-Up & Dismantle Crew
Are you hiring a company to build your stand? Don’t forget to 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.
ENGAGE WITH WORLD ATM CONGRESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Amplify your World ATM Congress exposure with social media! Follow World ATM Congress on the following and tag related posts to join the conversation online! Interested in being added to the World ATM Congress social media list or have questions about how to best utilize social media for your organisation? Contact  Glenn Cudaback.
Twitter: Follow @WorldATM_now and add tag #WorldATM to your posts
LinkedIn: Follow World ATM Congress by owner and add tag #WorldATM to your posts
Facebook: Follow @WorldATMCongress and add tag #WorldATM to your posts
Instagram: Follow @worldatmc or #WorldATM and add tag #WorldATM to your posts
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