Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait APRIL 26-28 2015 Sheraton Kuwait, Kuwait CALL FOR PAPERS With Governmental Summits under the patronage of the Kuwaiti government organized in cooperation with the related Kuwaiti ministries www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com WELCOME BY THE CHAIRMAN Dear policy makers, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs in the field of city infrastructure development, More and more people live in large cities nowadays. Especially the fast growing economies, where the infrastructure is not always able to keep pace with the progress, appropriate solutions for a sustainable development have to be found. Therefore innovative approaches and new technologies are needed in order to shape this process in a positive way for the people. Kuwait is one of these fast growing economies strategic location at the Northern part of the Gulf, with easy access to dynamic neighboring markets. Still rich in oil reserves (10% of the world), Kuwait is steadily diversifying its economy and developing into a central hub for Middle East. After a successful start of the Infrastructure Middle East (IME) in Bahrain in 2010, IME 2015 will take place in Kuwait for the first time. The Infrastructure Middle East 2015 is a platform for international industry players and potential investors to gather in Kuwait providing updates on the market potential and development plan of various infrastructures as well as implication of new economic regulations arising for the infrastructure sectors. On the initiative of our local supporter IFA - International Financial Associates and in cooperation with the infrastructure-related ministries and authorities I would like to invite you to come to Kuwait and to get in discussion with Middle East experts and experts from all around the world in order to discuss about the present situation, future projects and the right solutions in Kuwait and worldwide. My special thanks go to His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait for his support as patron of the Infrastructure Middle East. On behalf of all the involved ministries in Kuwait I would like to welcome you to this prospering city. Dr. Klaus Ritter President of Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer Chairman of Infrastructure Middle East WHY KUWAIT Kuwait is promoting unprecedented levels of infrastructure development activity aimed at realizing its long term vision of diversifying the economy and transforming Kuwait into one of the leading hubs for financial trade and logistics in the Middle East. The Third Kuwait Master Plan focuses on improvement of the country’s infrastructure with the first Kuwait Development Plan prioritizing infrastructure needs of the country with an earmarked budget of USD 112 Bn for projects across different sectors, such as roads, ports and airport infrastructure, water, power and social infrastructure, a metro and national rail network, etc. These initiatives are expected to provide opportunities for foreign investment in Kuwait. KUWAIT THE NEW HUB IN MIDDLE EAST TOPICS ENERGY Power Supply • Power Transmission • Energy Storage • Oil & Gas Pipelines • Renewable Energies • Supply & Demand Management • Integrity Management Systems • Compressor & Pumping Stations • Lighting • Cyber Security WATER Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Desalination • Pipes & Sewers • Trenchless Technologies • Pumping Stations • Valves & Fittings • Water Losses • Sludge Treatment • Reuse • Integrated Water Resources Management WASTE Waste Collection • Waste Management • Disposal • Incineration • Hazardous Waste • Recycling • Waste and Biomass to Energy • Environmental Remediation • Environmental Impact MOBILITY Logistics • Planning and Construction of Rails and Roads • Crossings • Tunnelling • Bridges • Harbours • Airports • Asphalt Coating • Trams and Stations • Traffic Management • Vehicle Maintenance HOUSING Planning • Construction • Maintenance • Building Connections • Plumbing • Household Wiring • Intelligent Buildings EVENT FRAMEWORK IME OPENING: Infrastructure Middle East 2015 will start with an official opening ceremony and plenary session on the first day of the event. The conference patron will open the conference before the infrastructure related ministries will give latest updates on their master planning and new projects in the plenary session. IME SUMMITS: The conference and exhibition will be opened on the second day. The IME Summits will gather decision makers from Middle East and experts from abroad in order to talk about the most striking infrastructure issues of today and the future. Each summit will be held under the patronage of the related Kuwaiti ministry. The involved ministries will invite their colleagues from the whole GCC area. The attending conference delegates will get a deeper insight into upcoming infrastructure developments in Middle East and especially in Kuwait. IME TECHNICAL SESSIONS: The following technical sessions introduce new and well-proven concepts for a sustainable economic development and provide a meeting platform for specialized companies, governmental bodies and engineers from the Middle East region and from the rest of the world. The summit and the technical sessions will be structured by an ADVISORY COMMITTEE of experts from the Kuwaiti government and representatives from international universities, associations and related corporations. IME EXHIBITION: The accompanying exhibition will run in parallel to the technical conference program and will be central meeting point for all conference delegates and other visitors. All conference breaks will take directly within the exhibition. Infrastructure Middle East 2015 OVerview IME Opening nday Opening Ceremony uwait mber of merce) Plenary Session IME Summits IME Exhibition Ministry of Works Ministry of Electricity and Water Public Authority for Housing Welfare Ministry of Oil Kuwait Municipality Executive Discussion Executive Discussion Executive Discussion Executive Discussion Executive Discussion esday Tour of Exhibition eraton wait) IME Technical Sessions 1: Water Treatment 2: Energy Supply 3: Traffic and Transportation 4: Waste Water Treatment 5: Pipes and Sewers 6: Harbors and Airports 7: Housing 8: Pipelines 9: Waste nesday eraton wait) EITEP – Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer International companies present their infrastructure solutions SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES Interested speakers are invited to submit an abstract (max. 300 words) describing the main ideas of their paper together with the presenter’s CV (max. 200 words). Abstracts should not focus on company presentation but on technical/managerial classifications, R&D, new technologies or recent case studies. Each speaker gets a presentation time of 20 minutes. The presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings and distributed to the conference attendees. All abstracts and papers will also be published in our online abstract database. Speakers from the private industry are requested to register as normal delegate. All other confirmed speakers attend free-of-charge. Conference language: English. All required data should be submitted via online form at www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com/call-for-papers. Deadline for abstract submission Notification of abstract acceptance Final conference paper due 15 Jan 2015 15 Feb 2015 15 Mar 2015 ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITION / FLOOR PLAN Infrastructure Middle East provides a limited number of company presentation packages with basic fittings + additional benefits. Stand fittings will consist of a system stand (2.5m wall hight), fascia board in English, one electrical power point, table, chairs, paper basket. Each exhibitor will avail the following benefits: 1) Exhibitors names, profiles and logos will be published in the conference website. 1 2) Exhibitors profile and logo will be included in the Exhibition Guide which will be circulated to all 2 invited government officials, VIPs, visitors and participating delegates. 3) A free advertisement will be available in the Conference Proceedings. 3 4) Wide publicity will be given in the Gulf Region about the exhibition to attract Consultants, 4 Contractors and Government officials to visit the exhibition booths during the conference period. 5) Each exhibitor is entitled to a full conference package for three persons allowed to attend all the 5 IME Conference summits and technical sessions free of charge during the 3 days conference period. HALL 2 HALL 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 21 6 12 11 5 22 5 10 9 3 4 8 1 2 23 24 1 3 2 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 25 7 Main Entrance / Summits / Technical Sessions 24 m² 6 m² 12 m² Buffet (Coffee Breaks) Reserved for Ministries Reserved for Sponsors 18 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Increase worldwide awareness for your organization’s products and services and be recognized as a key supporter of Infrastructure Middle East. The Infrastructure Middle East 2015 provides a range of three different sponsorship packages. Each sponsor will be included, from the date of booking, in all future marketing measures for IME 2015. Your benefits as sponsor of Infrastructure Middle East: • Become part of all future marketing activities with your company logo displayed in prominent position (brochures, advertisements, website, banners, etc) from the day of registration. • Get up to 12 free conference tickets for you and your business partners. • Get your exhibition stand in a preferred location within the exhibition area. • Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to latest technology in the infrastructure sector. For further information please contact: Mr. Dennis Fandrich, Tel. +49 511 90992-22 Email: [email protected] SPONSOR PROFILES ORGANIZER EITEP – Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer Am Listholze 82, 30177 Hannover, Germany Tel +49 511 90 99 2-22 Fax +49 511 90 99 2-69 Email [email protected] LOCAL SUPPORTER IFA Group - International Financial Advisors Kuwait ACCOMMODATION The official IME hotel is: Sheraton Kuwait Fahd Al-Salem Street · P.O. Box 5902 · Safat · Kuwait City, 13060 · Kuwait Tel +965 2242 2055 Fax +965 2244 8032 4 Email to be announced A limited contingent of rooms is reserved. Please contact the hotel directly and make your own reservation as soon as possible with reference to “IME 2015”. LANGUAGE English WEBSITE www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com VENUE Sheraton Kuwait Room rates per night * Single Room Double Room Sheraton 94.00 KWD +15% SC 110.00 KWD +15% SC Four Points 74.00 KWD +15% SC 90.00 KWD +15% SC by Sheraton * room rates include airport shuttle, breakfast and free wi-fi / both hotels are linked to each other APRIL 26-28 2015 Kuwait EXHIBITION REGISTRATION FORM Company Contact Person Position Address Postcode / City Country Phone / Fax Email EQUIPPED STANDARD BOOTH 6 sqm, 3,900€ + VAT 12 sqm, 7,400€ + VAT 24 sqm, 11,400€ + VAT sqm, 3,900€ (for 6 sqm) + 2,500€ (per additional 6 sqm unit) + VAT Included services: walls, 1 table, 2 chairs, power supply, wastepaper basket, 1/4 page advertisement within conference proceedings, 3 free-of-charge conference registrations, logo + link + profile on conference website, logo + link + profile in conference program Please choose your preferred stand number(s): (first come, first serve) VAT No. (if applicable): Due to space limitations in the exhibition hall this offer is subject to availability. Exhibition bookings are not considered CONFIRMED until payment is received. Fees are payable after receipt of invoice. Signature Date Early bird discount until 15 Jan. 2015: 10% discount on exhibition prices Please return form to: Fax: +49 511 90992 69, Email: [email protected] Questions? Contact Mr. Dennis Fandrich on +49 511 90992 22 APRIL 26-28 2015 Kuwait PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM Company Name Position Address Postcode / City Country Phone / Fax Email Registration Fee until 31 Mar. 2015 after 31 Mar. 2015 1,200 Euro + VAT 1,300 Euro + VAT Places in the IME Summits are limited. An early registration is recommended. As soon as the program is finalized, registered delegates will be asked on a first come, first serve basis which summit they would like to join. Group packages available on request. Participation fee includes: entrance to full conference and exhibition, printed proceedings, lunch, beverages, snacks, tickets for dinner invitation Entry conditions: Payment has to be made before the conference. Registrations can be cancelled (in writing only) at a service charge of 60 Euro up to 6 weeks before the event. In case of later cancellation or failure to attend the entire attendance fee will be payable. The registered delegate may nominate a substitute at no additional cost. The organisers reserve the right to amend the program of events if necessary. PAYMENT METHOD x By bank transfer after receipt of invoice. Signature Date For credit card payment, please use our registration form at www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com/registration Please return form to: Fax: +49 511 90992 69, Email: [email protected] or use our online registration www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com/registration Questions? Contact Mr. Dennis Fandrich on +49 511 90992 22 Supporter Supported by www.infrastructuremiddleeast.com
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