Exhibitor media kit

Present your business and products in the online list of exhibitors and in the Exhibition catalogue

Your company presentation will be posted in the online list of exhibitors. This enables you to inform future Exhibition visitors and transport professionals worldwide about your business, products and services (this will remain online for 2 years). The ‘search by keyword’ function enables you to be easily referenced, optimising your visibility. A hypertext link directs visitors to your website. The same presentation will feature in the Exhibition catalogue.

• Fill in the presentation of your organisation and innovation in your online exhibitor space, without delay.

• The final deadline for any changes to texts prior to printing of the catalogue is April 15, 2012.

• For better referencing in the database, choose the right key words.

• If you don’t have your access code, request it here.

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Make the most of your presence at the exhibition with the “Practical PR Kit”

• The “Practical PR Kit” is full of hints and tips to help you optimise your communication. Featuring a detailed schedule for the main actions that should be carried out prior to the event.

Invite your contacts and prospects

As an exhibitor, you will receive hardcopy invitations in April 2012.

The organisers will also provide you with a customisable electronic invitation as of April 2012.

• Plan to send out your invitations as early as possible.

• Do not hesitate to send this electronic invitation as widely as possible to all your contacts, all over Europe.

• Additional complimentary hardcopy invitations may be obtained by making a request by e-mail.

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Use the Exhibition resources to advertise your presence

• Use the exhibition banners and visuals (available from the Exhibitor Space) on all your communications resources: website, e-mails, newsletters, invitations, gifts, etc.

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Book your advertising space

Make the most of the Exhibition’s drawing power for international public transport decision-makers to make yourself known to purchasers and clients. They will receive PR materials circulated before and during the event.

• For full details of spaces and rates, and to book space, contact our team by e-mail or call +33 (0)1 40 24 04 30.

Become an official partner of the Exhibition

Various forms of partnership are available, tailored to your goals and desired visibility.

• Do not hesitate to contact our team by e-mail or call: +33 (0)1 40 24 25 37.

Organise your business appointments

A single click from the online list of exhibitors will put visitors in contact with your company, so they can schedule an appointment with you on site during the Exhibition.

• Fill in the details of your sales manager in your online Exhibitor Space without delay.

Organise a press conference on your stand to announce your latest news

The Exhibition press office will pass on details of your press conference to journalists over the internet and during the Exhibition.

• Inform the organisers of the date, time and venue of your press event by e-mail.

Give European journalists details of all your latest news and innovations

Exhibitors’ press releases about the Exhibition are posted online on the website in the months running up to the event.

• Send your press releases by e-mail.

• Your press kits and press releases will be made available to European journalists at the Press Office.

• From the afternoon of Monday June 4 onwards, bring your press kits and press releases to the Press Office (in English and French).

Highlight your innovations in the Innovation Track

▪ On the Exhibition website:
Present your showcase innovation to attract visitors and journalists before the Exhibition.

• Fill in a description of your innovation or showcase product in your Exhibitor Space as soon as possible. Don’t forget to add a visual.

▪ In the Exhibition Newspaper:

You can present your innovation in the Exhibition Newspaper. This is distributed free of charge to all qualified prospects in the public transport sector in Europe during the months leading up to the Exhibition.

• Send in press releases and information about your innovations by e-mail.

▪ During the Exhibition:

If you’ve filled in the presentation of your innovation in your Exhibitor Space, your stand will feature as one stage on the “Innovation Track” highlighted in the Exhibition guide handed out to all visitors. This will direct them to your stand so they can meet you and find out about your innovation.

Take part in the Public Transport Innovation Awards

The Innovation Awards honour the best innovations by industrial and service companies exhibiting at the Transports Publics (other categories of exhibitor are not eligible). Entering the Innovation Awards ensures international promotion for your latest product or service, as well as high-quality media coverage right across Europe.

• Fill in the Public Transport Innovation Awards application form and return it before the April 20, 2012 deadline.

Take part in the ‘Talent in Mobility’ awards

The “Talent in Mobility” contest rewards European transport professionals, whatever their job. Awarded by internet users and a panel of European experts, the awards will be presented during the Exhibition at an official ceremony bringing together players from the entire profession. It’s a fun, informal opportunity to honour people in your teams.

• Fill in before March 30, 2012 the nomination form online for each category with a brief explanation of the reasons for your choice.

Present your business at the Experts’ Forum

The Experts’ Forum is a dedicated space for professional debate. Located at the heart of the Exhibition, it’s open to all visitors, allowing exhibitors to present their new products, highlight their latest innovation or know-how, organise a talk on a topical issue and so on. Experts’ Forum events will feature in the official programme (available online and handed out at the exhibition).

The rental rate for the Forum facility includes use of the venue for a period of 50 minutes, supply of PA and video equipment, interpretation booths and a French/English interpreter.

• For more details and bookings, contact our team by e-mail or phone +33 (0)1 40 24 04 30.

Make the most of the ‘First Job’ forum to recruit young graduates

Exhibitors who are planning to hire over 10 people in the coming year are invited to take part in the ‘First Job’ Forum. A table will be provided free of charge for the afternoon of Wednesday June 6, so that exhibitors can meet students and young graduates from transport-related courses, engineering schools, business schools, etc. to provide information and arrange interviews.

For other exhibitors, job offers may also be displayed on a board set aside for this purpose at the Forum.

• To register or request further details, please contact the organisers.

Organise a work meeting during the exhibition

The Exhibition is an excellent opportunity to organise internal meetings as well as meetings for specific groups. Private, fully-equipped rooms of various sizes are available for hire within the Exhibition grounds.

• For more details, send your request by e-mail.