INTERNATIONAL. TFWA said today that it has made changes to the pricing, format and structure of the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, to be held in Cannes on 28 September to 2 October.
The key changes include:
- Per-sq m rental charges to exhibitors will be decreased by -30%
- Registration will be free for all delegates, whatever their sector of business
- The full programme will be “reviewed and will be more business-focused”
- Hotel rates will be “significantly reduced”; details to follow
- Rates for other services are under review
TFWA President Alain Maingreaud said: “This crisis is undoubtedly the most severe our industry has ever faced, and we know that 2020 will prove an exceptionally tough year for all our members and partners. The steps we are taking are designed to help our exhibitors and visitors, and to ensure we can provide the event our industry needs to recover and regroup.”
The event programme will feature the following changes:
- Official start of the event on Monday September 28
- Cancellation of all leisure and social activities on Sunday
- Timing and format of the Conference being reviewed
- TFWA i.lab relocated within the Palais des Festivals
- Cancellation of the Premium Evening on Thursday evening
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