ICT 2008 :: Exhibition :: Call for Exhibits
Call for Exhibits
The call for exhibitions closed on 15 May, 10h CET.
The ICT 2008 Exhibition intends to show concrete results of research in and around Europe related to information and communications technologies.
This call for exhibition ideas was open to any organisation involved in European research and development as well as deployment projects and associated support activities. This includes universities, research institutes, non-profit organisations, public authorities and commercial companies including small and medium sized enterprises.
The exhibition comprises six main areas: R&D and deployment projects, Information stands, an SME village, an International village, the French National Pavilion and the European Commission stand.
This Call for Exhibits only concerned the following areas of the exhibition:
- Research and technology projects with high-tech prototype demonstrators;
- Information stands about ICT-related activities (without technology prototypes);
- Success story SMEs to be displayed in the SME village;
- Success story international research and technology projects as well as information stands of third countries/regions (outside the EU and Associated Countries) to be displayed in the International Village.
What we are looking for
Research and technology as well as deployment exhibits:
- Should present applications and should target interested non-specialists. Participants can show future visions as well as concrete results from recent R&D and application work. Technical details should only be made available as background information;
- Should contain strong visual aspects and, if possible, allow hands-on experiences for visitors. They should be based on objects, artefacts and applied technologies, and can largely tell their own story;
- Should be attractive and captivating, not based purely on poster and screen display. Posters should only be used as eye-catchers, with textual content minimised. Physical 3D elements and originality will be taken into consideration for selection. Mobility of the demonstration will also be a criterion for selection.
- Research and technology exhibits will be assessed on the basis of these and other criteria in the application form. Information booths will be selected according to their relevance to the ICT programme.
For applicants to the SME village: Exhibits can be complemented by information on and illustration of the impact of participation in EU programmes for the development of the SME. Staff on the stands must be able to report on the experience in participating in an EU project.
Selection Criteria
Research and technology exhibits will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria in the application forms:
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Visual impact | What does the exhibit look like? Is it computer-based or a stand-alone prototype/product? |
| 2. Interactive | How does the visitor/exhibitor interact with the demonstration? |
| 3. Ease of comprehension | How easy is it to understand what is going on? |
| 4. Maturity | Is the prototype ready to be exhibited? Can it be shown outside the laboratory? |
| 5. Visitor experience/originality | What exactly will you show visitors and how would they experience your exhibit? What is original about the exhibit? |
| 6. Innovation | How high-tech is the exhibit? |
| 7. Success story | How good are your prospects or results? (in terms of market of development/employment etc...) |
| 8. Experience sharing |
Which role did you play in the EU project (technology provider,
research provider, users/early adopter…)? Have you been involved in the EU project mainly for funding, for partnership, for testing technology, or for other reasons? Description of the link with the EU programme as part of your success story. How could your experience motivate other SMEs or future entrepreneurs to participate in EU-funded ICT activities? |
The importance of each criterion may vary depending on the village you will apply for (e.g. SME village or information stands).
The Commission will select a sample among the best proposals, taking into account the need to ensure a good coverage of various experiences and of technical fields.
| Audiovisual material |
Are you ready to provide copyright free short AV material that
can be used for raising interest of the general public including
young people in science and technology? Give access to existing material through relevant portals or web sharing tools, or explain what you intend to provide should you be selected. |
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The nature or quality of the videos will not be one of the criteria for selecting exhibitors. However, the Commission strongly encourages the submission of videos, which may be used to promote the ICT Event and exhibits. Candidates should therefore be aware that by submitting videos, they acknowledge that the Commission is entitled to link to those videos from the ICT 2008 website.
Interested?
If you are interested in applying for a stand in the exhibition then see how to apply which explains the conditions for participation and practical information for exhibitors. The NEW deadline for submission of exhibition ideas is 15 May 2008 at 10:00 hrs CEST. (Deadline extended from original deadline, 5th may 12:00 hrs).
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection via email before the end of June 2008.
The Commission reserves the right to change any of the above without prior notification.