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Dear Exhibitors,
You will find below some answers regarding your participation:
GENERAL
When will be SIAL China 2010?
SIAL China will be held from May 19th to May 21st, 2010.
Where will be SIAL China 2010?
SIAL China will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, in the halls E1-E4.
Add: No. 2345 Long Yang Road, Shanghai - 上海市龙阳路2345号，上海新国际博览中心
EXHIBIT AT SIAL CHINA
How can I obtain more information about exhibiting during SIAL China 2010?
In the Exhibitor menu of this website you can find a lot of information about participating at this exhibition. For more information please contact our sales department in Paris or in Shanghai.
Who can exhibit at SIAL China 2010?
You must be a professional of the food, beverage and hospitality industry (with one of our product categories as core business).
The list of products is available on the page "I want to exhibit".
What should I do to exhibit at SIAL China 2010?
To take part in the trade show you must fill in the application form.
Please be advised that we only accept registrations with signature and company stamp. Once you have sent your application form, our commercial team will contact you to finalize the details of your participation.
How can I exhibit on a pavilion?
Some of the pavilions are organized by country governments, trading institutions or by big companies. To inquire about a pavilion for your country, please contact your responsible area agent in the section “Contacts – SIAL China network”.
How do I choose my booth space at SIAL China 2010?
When you fill in the registration form to exhibit at SIAL China you have to choose your booth type and booth sqm according to your need of product and presentation of your company. You can also indicate your wishes with respect to your stand neighbors. The organizer keeps first come, first serve principle. The information will be kept confidential and our sales team will do their best to comply with your wishes.
Where can I get information on different services such as stand construction, technical equipment, furniture etc.?
You can find all the information:
1. In the documents available in your personal exhibitor account on January, 2010
2. By contacting Ms. Catherine CAO, our Logistics Manager: catherine_cao@exposium-shanghai.com
Also, you can contact directly our sales department in the website section "Contacts – SIAL China team".
How long do I have to decide whether to participate?
To make sure that SIAL China runs smoothly, the registration period for exhibitors ends on April 30th, 2010. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Who should I contact for my exhibits transportation?
You can contact any international forwarder to transport your exhibit from your origin country to Shanghai, but you will also have to contact the official forwarder SDV to get their guideline.
SDV International Logistics
Contact: sha.sial2010@sdv.com
When can I get my exhibits on my booth?
The official forwarder SDV will distribute your exhibits to your booth according to your requested time, judging also according to the whole setting up schedule.
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
Where can I find the list of exhibitors?
You can find the exhibitors list for the 2009 edition in the website page " Exhibit - List of Exhibitors 2009".
The exhibitors list 2010 will be published one month before the show on our website, in the Exhibit menu, section "List of Exhibitors".
BUDGET / COST
How much will it cost me to participate in SIAL China 2010? How should I plan my budget?
Your participating expenses will depend on several factors: not only the size of your booth but also the importance of your products, sales material you might want to prepare for the show, special services you will need and so on. Every company has its own particular needs and requires a customized answer.
Contact our agent in your region or our sales team in Paris and in Shanghai to get a personalized quotation: “Contacts – SIAL China team".
Can I cancel my registration?
No, registration fees are not refundable.
VISA
Do I need a business visa to come to SIAL China? How do I obtain it?
You do not need a business visa in order to attend SIAL China. A tourist visa is enough, easier to obtain and it enables you to stay in China for 30 days. Just contact the Chinese Consulate in your home country for application.
BADGES
When do I receive my badges?
For security reasons, SIAL China does not send out badges to international individual exhibitors. As individual exhibitor, you will be able to get your badge during the building time by presenting the bar code (the confirmation of your registration), your company name, your exhibitor ID and if you are a bare booth exhibitor you also have to provide your booth design approval.
SPECIAL EVENTS
How do I sign up to attend a seminar, importers meeting or special event?
Applying to one of our events is easy. You can go to the Events menu and see the detailed program for seminars, competitions and events. To apply to one of them, go into your exhibitor account; fill in and submit the application form of the event that you are interested in.
In addition to the product exhibition, are there any parallel activities of interest to trade professionals?
SIAL China is devoting over 700sqm of its floor area to housing an exceptional offer of entertainment and training: conventions, talks, demonstrations, forums, competitions and tasting. For details, see all the information in the Events menu.
MISCALLANEOUS
Are there discounted hotel rooms in Shanghai?
SIAL China does not offer discounted hotel rates. However, SIAL China recommends a professional hotel agent to take care of your accommodation during your staying in Shanghai.
Shanghai Vision Expo & Meeting Solutions Ltd.
http://www.shanghai-vision.com/
Contact: jenny@shanghai-vision.com
How can I make sure of a parking place in the fairground while the exhibition is on?
Exhibitors of SIAL China can use parking places of SNIEC according to availability and pay directly to the exhibition center.
How can I get a translator to help me dealing with Chinese language?
SIAL China has a list of official contractors and among them a company provides interpreting services.
FBC Translation
Contact: linda.lin@globalfbc.com
In case, you still have some questions about your participation; feel free to contact our international team.
