News alert for UK companies- you may interested in the following information just released about Expo 2020 Dubai. If interested, you will need to act fast to register.
The UAE has ambitious plans to rival the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations by 2020. To drive economic growth and enhance tourism, multibillion pound projects in new large-scale attractions, major theme parks and resorts, museums and cultural projects are planned and underway.
The Expo 2020 Dubai is an integral part of the UAE offer. Running from October 2020 until April 2021, some 25 million visitors are expected. A positive economic impact is estimated around $35bn with some 275,000 jobs created to support the Expo.
Recently, the winners of the design competition for the three theme Pavilions of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability were announced and two UK companies (Fosters & Partners and Grimshaw Architects – B.I.G were the third company) were successful.
Other opportunities will follow but to find out more, you will need to be registered with the Expo Procurement Portal at https://esource.expo2020dubai.ae
Already the Expo 2020 team are hosting a series of engagements with the local and international business community; sharing fresh insights and discussing opportunities for partnership and collaboration. Next up will be sessions focused on Event Operations during Expo 2020 Dubai. The aim of these session is to facilitate a dialogue, share relevant expertise, and enable the development of recommendations around the following areas:
Monday 2 May 2016
• Guest Services: How to enhance the guest experience and services required to manage guest interactions. For example: queuing and crowd management, guided tours, and visitor information centres.
• Venue Operations: Facilitating the delivery of all operations across the Expo site, including the efficient and safe coordination and supervision of people, information and services, as well as the facilitation and resolution of operational issues. For example: managing operational data, coordinating visitor attractions, and providing first aid response.
• Accreditation: The function of issuing tickets or accreditation passes allowing access to the Site and controlling access within secure areas.
Seats at the session will be prioritised for individuals and firms with experience in: Hospitality, Entertainment, Sport and Leisure, Retail, Healthcare/Medical, Security, Technology and Innovation, Transport, Tourism and Destination Attractions, Infrastructure, Event Management, and Facilities Management
Agenda:
8.30am – 9.00am Registration and Coffee
9.00am – 1:00pm Presentation and Interactive Discussion
1:00pm Lunch
Location: Dubai (additional details will be provided in the confirmation email)
Click here to register your interest to attend.
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
• Security: How to facilitate operating a safe and secure Expo. Related services include the provision of equipment, personnel and expertise to ensure the security of all guests, facilities and assets on-site.
• Logistics & Storage: Services to coordinate the sourcing, storage, and re-stocking of materials and supplies, and the timely delivery of all items required at the Expo by the participants and organizers.
• Transport, Traffic & Parking: Covers all guests travel to, from and within the Expo site, such as parking management and valet services.
Seats at the session will be prioritised for individuals and firms with experience in: Aerospace, Security, Facilities Management, Transport, Logistics, Tourism/Travel, Leisure, Events Management, and Technology and Innovation
Agenda:
8.30am – 9.00am Registration and Coffee
9.00am – 1:00pm Presentation and Interactive Discussion
1:00pm Lunch
Location: Dubai (additional details will be provided in the confirmation email)
Click here to register your interest to attend.
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
• Site Management: Services to deliver the primary maintenance and repair of the full range of venues and facilities across the Site, as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of addition overlay, look & feel, wayfinding and signage.
• Catering: The provision of services and equipment required for the supply of Food and Beverage to different Guest Groups, catering for the Expo workforce and third party provider management.
• Cleaning & Waste Management: Facilitation of a clean and presentable environment throughout the Event.
Seats at the session will be prioritised for individuals and firms with experience in: Facilities Management, Energy, Catering, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Logistics, Event Management, Tourism and Destination Attractions, Waste Management, and Utilities (water and electricity).
Agenda:
8.30am – 9.00am Registration and Coffee
9.00am – 1:00pm Presentation and Interactive Discussion
1:00pm Lunch
Location: Dubai (additional details will be provided in the confirmation email)
Click here to register your interest to attend.
For all these sessions, Expo 2020 aim for BusinessConnect to be an inclusive and interactive platform for the most diverse exchange of ideas, only one representative per entity will be confirmed to participate, and individuals and organisations with relevant expertise to the topics discussed will be given priority.
Kindly note that registering your interest does not guarantee your attendance and that confirmation of your seat is subject to availability and is non-transferrable.
Graham Ellis | UKTI Business Specialist| High Value Opportunities Programme| UAE Experience Economy & Dubai Expo
UK Trade & Investment | 1 Victoria Street | London SW1H 0ET | Mobile: 44 (0)7825 196295 |
E-mail: graham.ellis@mobile.ukti.gov.uk
