Fiera de Manila - NATIONAL E-COMMERCE CONGRESS & EXHIBIT

The 2nd NATIONAL E-COMMERCE CONGRESS & EXHIBIT
'Strengthening SME Competitiveness through IT and E-Commerce'

Date and Venue	02-04 December 2003 Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue cor. Roxas Boulevard Pasay City, Philippines

Organizer	Philippine Internet Commerce Society (PICS) Visit Website: http://www.pics.org.ph

Event Manager	Fiera de Manila, Inc. Tel: (632) 896-0639, 899-6893, 896-0637 Fax: (632) 896-0637, 890-2101 Email: fiera@info.com.ph Visit Website: http://www.fmi.com.ph

Show Concept / Description:

An annual event of the Philippine Internet Commerce Society (PICS) incorporating the industry's conference and exhibit with this year's theme: 'Strengthening SME Competitiveness through IT and E-Commerce'.

PICS, as a private sector advocate of electronic commerce, will conduct in-depth conference that will discuss current e-business developments that will help Philippine SMEs to digitize and improve business processes using appropriate technologies available in the market. The Congress will jumpstart PICS continuing assistance program on how to make Philippine SMEs globally competitive, enhance productivity, improve profits, acquire better skills, and maximize growth benefits of a digital business environment.

Leading technology and software vendors, internet and web services providers, IT and Management consulting companies, mobile and wireless, telecom companies, training institutes, education centers, software development companies, e-banking and financial institutions, and government agencies will showcase and demonstrate the latest e-business solutions, technologies, and innovations at the exhibit floor.

Event Highlights:

3-day E-Commerce Conference for SMEs
3-day Exhibition on E-Commerce/IT Products, Services, Solutions
Philippine SMEs Recognition Night with Lifestyle Show - December 02, 2003
PICS and Exhibitors Networking Night - December 03, 2003
Corporate Presentations, Product Launching, Free Internet Surfing

Exhibit Profile:

Computer hardware, software and peripherals, E-Commerce Solution providers, Internet and Web development services/solutions, Telecommunications, Mobile & Wireless communication products, Management & IT consulting, Training Institutes & Education centers, E-Learning centers, Financial Institutions, Internet Banking, Software Development Companies, Internet Security Products, Internet Service Providers, IT Support Centers, Call Centers & CRM, Online Media, and e-Government services.

Who should attend:

E-Commerce Professionals, SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Chief Information Officers, Wireless Content Entrepreneurs/Providers, Financial and Internet Bankers, IT/MIS Managers, IT Professionals, IT Project Managers, Cyber Lawyers, Policy Makers, Legislators, Educators, Students, Web Developers, Law Enforcement Personnel, Venture Capital Firms, and those responsible for the development and implementation of business strategies geared towards E-Commerce.

Conference Program and Schedule

December 02, 2003, Day 1
Focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Keynote Address
E-APEC Strategy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Digitizing Philippine SMEs by DTI
Starting Your E-Business: Basic Steps
Financing Your E-Business
Case Studies of SMEs Doing E-Business (Services, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Distribution, Healthcare, Insurance, Financial/Lending)
Business Consultation Session

December 03, 2003, Day 2
Focus on Electronic Payment and Solutions

Electronic Payment as a major challenge in the success of e-Business
(The Philippine Payment System -- Credit Cards, Charge Cards, Debit Cards, Electronic
Cash, Automatic Payroll Deposit (APD)
Internet Security: Making online transactions secured
Online Payment Solutions (credit cards, virtual cards, ATM, cash cards)
Wireless Financial Transactions (mobile banking and remittance)
Wireless Payment - what's the uptake?
Consultation Session

December 04, 2003, Day 3
Focus on Convergent Technologies

Convergent Technologies making it affordable for SMEs to do e-Business
Making ERP solutions accessible and affordable to SMEs
Making Wi-Fi technology accessible to SMEs
Mobility and Wireless Solutions for the SMEs (via portable and handheld computing devices)
Transforming the Internet Café into shared access and business solutions center
Making inventory management more efficient through automation
Sales automation using wireless and mobile technologies
Business Consultation Session

Corporate Sponsorship Package:

Gold Sponsorship - P300,000
- 2x6 sqm. exhibit booth
- 25 minutes presentation slot in the conference
- inclusion of company logo in event's marketing materials, such as, print ads, souvenir program, flyers, event website, and stage backdrop
- free two (2) slots in 3-day conference
- free hanging of streamers/banners in conference room
- inclusion of company and product brochures in conference kit
- provision of event database both for conference delegates and trade show visitors
Silver Sponsorship - P150,000
- 2x3 sqm. exhibit booth
- 25 minutes presentation in the PICS Networking Night
- inclusion of company logo in event's marketing materials, such as, print ads, souvenir program, flyers, event website, and stage backdrop
- free two (2) slots in 3-day conference
- free hanging of streamers/banners in conference room
- inclusion of company and product brochures in conference kit

Regular Booth Participation Fee: P35,000.00 (inclusive of VAT)

2x3 sqm booth
carpeting
wall panels
flourescent lighting
negotiation table & chair
convenience outlet
faschia

Other Marketing Opportunities

Conference Bag Sponsorship - your company will have special exposure and mileage with 200 conference attendees per day as they carry a conference bag sponsored by your company.
Investment Rate: P100,000.00
Congress Badge/ID Sponsor - your chance to prominently feature your company to all trade visitors, conference attendees, and guests wearing the Congress badge all over the exhibition site and congress hall.
Investment Rate: P75,000.00
Advertisement in CD Rom Souvenir Program - place your company advertisement in the Congress Souvenir Program in CD Rom format which will be distributed to all conference attendees, VIPS, Foreign Embassies based in the Philippines, chamber of commerce in the Philippines, government agencies, and other trade organizations. Your full color ad will be in jpeg or pdf format.
Insertion Rate: P10,000.00
Banner Ad on PICS Website - place your company ad in PICS Congress website hyperlink to your company's website for one year exposure.
Advertisement Rate: P20,000.00

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Fax Form: (632) 896-0637, 890-2101

APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE
Fax Form: (632) 896-0637, 890-2101

Terms and Conditions for Participation

Please submit your company and products/services profile to the Event Organizer together with this Application Form.
Application & Payment - All application for participation shall be submitted using the official application form duly signed by the authorized company representative. Acceptance of application shall be confirmed by the Event Organizer in writing only after payment of the participation fee. Please make the payment payable to: Fiera de Manila, Inc.
Cancellation - In case of cancellation, there shall be no refund of any payment made by the Exhibitor regardless of the applicant's reason for withdrawal.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions - The authorized representative hereby reserves the booth/space as specified above and agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions for Participation as herein mentioned. Exhibit circulars to be issued by the Event Organizer in connection with the above project will form part of the terms and Conditions for Participation.

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