the 20th world computer congress milan, italy september 2-5, 2008 (possible date-tbc)

The 20th World Computer The 20th World Computer CongressCongress

Milan, ItalyMilan, Italy

September 2-5, 2008 September 2-5, 2008

(possible date-tbc)(possible date-tbc)

The reasons for choosing The reasons for choosing Milan:Milan:

Location ProfileLocation Profile

Location Profile: ItalyLocation Profile: ItalyItaly is situated in Mediterranean Europe and has a great deal of variety in the landscape although it is characterized predominantly by two mountain chains: the Alps and the Apennines Mountains.

The Alpine foothills are characterized by large lakes: Lake Maggiore and the lakes of Como, Iseo and Garda. The Apennines form the backbone of the peninsula, stretching in a wide arc to the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Location Profile: LombardiaLocation Profile: Lombardia

The Alpine foothills are characterized by large lakes: Lake Maggiore and the lakes of Como, Iseo and Garda. A green hilly landscape, through which the river Po run.

Location Profile: MilanLocation Profile: Milan

With a population of about 1.4 million people, Milan is the capital of the northern Italian region of Lombardy and is located in the Po plain, between the Alps and the Apennines Mountains, close to the Swiss border.

Location Profile: MilanLocation Profile: Milan

Milan is the Italian capital of business and finance but also a city of culture and research with 10 universities; a cradle of history and art; a universal symbol of music; a centre of fashion and design.

Location Profile: Congress Venue

Member of ICCA and MPI, the FMC Centre is the largest convention one in Italy: 32 meeting rooms, over 10,000 seats, an exhibition area of 31,500 sqm.

It meets the highest international standards and keep abreast of all the latest developments through 1,000 events & 300,000 international participants every year

Main Recurrent Fair Exhibitions

AF-L'Artigiano in Fiera - International Handicrafts Selling ExhibitionAntiquaria - The Milanese Antique Dealers Exhibition and Marketplace

Bit - International Tourism ExchangeCartoomics - Saloon of Comics, Cartoons, Collections and Videogames

Chibidue - International exhibition of costume jewellery, fashion accessories and perfumery.

Chibimart- Cash & Carry Show for Ethnic and Craft Products, Furnishing Accessories, Perfumery and Aromatherapy

Eurocucina - International Biennial Kitchen Furniture ExhibitionEuroluce- International Lighting exhibition

Expo dei Sapori - Exhibition of Wine, Gastronomy and Traditional ProductsExpo dell'educazione e del lavoro - Exhibition of education, training, university and

research.ExpoTrade - International Trade Exhibition

Expobagno - International Exhibition Entirely Devoted to the Bathroom UniverseExpodental - Dentistry and Dentology Products and Materials

Exposalute - International Health and Wellness ExhibitionGec - International Exhibition of Technologies for Graphic Arts, Publishing, Paper,

Converting IndustriesHost - Internationale Exhibition of the Hospitality Industry

Ibts - IBTS Crossmedia MarketplaceIntel -International Exhibition of Electrotechnical, Electronics, Lighting, Automation and

ComponentsIpack-Ima - International Exhibition of Packaging, Material Handling, Food-Processing

Industrial MachineryLa Mia Casa - Exhibition dedicated to House Furnishing and Interior Decoration

MVM – MilanoVendeModa- International Presentation of Women's Prêt-À-Porter Collections

Macef - International Home ShowMiArt - International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair

Mido - International Optics, Optometry and Ophthalmology ExhibitionMifed - International Film and Multimedia MarketMifur - International Fur and Leather Exhibition

Mipel - International Leather Goods MarketMiwine - Professional Exhibition of Wine and Spirit

Moda In fabrics & accessories - Textile proposals for spring/summer wearModaprima - International Fashion and Accessories Exhibition

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort - Exhibition in the Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, Plumbing Technology, Bathroom Fittings Sectors

POP&Mkt Service - Exhibition of communication at point of sale, promotional services and marketing agencies.

Photoshow - Photo and Digital ImagingProgetto Città - Exhibition of Architecture, Urban Planning, Territorial Development,

Technologies and ServicesPromotion Expo - Advertising Objects, Promotional Services, Business Gift Items

Promotion Trade Exhibition - Trade show of corporate and promotional products, gifts and branded items

Rich Mac - Chemistry and Laboratory International ExhibitionSalone Internazionale del Complemento d'Arredo - International Furnishing

Accessories ExhibitionSamab - International Exhibition of Competitive Machines, Accessories and Tools for the

Clothing Manufacturing IndustrySasmil - International Exhibition of Accessories and Semi-Finished Products for the

Furniture IndustrySimei - International Enological and Bottling Equipment Exhibition

Smau - International Exhibition of ICT & Consumer ElectronicsSì Sposaitalia Collezioni - International Presentation of Bridal and Formal Wear

Visual Communication - International Exhibition on Visual CommunicationXylexpo - Biennial World Exhibition for Woodworking Technology

Location Profile: Exhibition Hub

The largest convention centre in Italy • designed by Italian architect Nicolin and opened in 2002 • located in the city center (5 min from Da Vinci’s Last Supper) • 2,000 hotel rooms within 1 km area

Flexibile meeting spaces: • 10,000 seats & 31,500 sqm • 5,000-seat hall • 32 modular rooms from 10 to 2,000 seats • 4 single floor halls from 4,000 to 10,000 sqm

Location Profile: Exhibition Hub

The latest technology innovations Every single room and hall is networked and equipped with: • optical fibers• high-speed wireless and wired Internet Easy to reach • 30’ express train from Malpensa Airport stopping at FMC Centre• 9.9 km from Linate International City Airport • Walking distance from the Underground station

Location Profile: How to get thereLocation Profile: How to get there

Getting to Milan by air • 3 international airports • 92 airlines • 199 destinations • 594 direct flights • 30 million passengers per year

Milan is accessible from every part of the world thanks to three international airports: 199 destinations & 594 direct flights

Location Profile: How to get thereLocation Profile: How to get there

Airports fast facts

•Malpensa is directly connected to the city by an express train •Linate is located closed

toMilan just 7 km far from the city centre •Orio al Serio is the

“home” of all European low-cost airlines

Milan is accessible from every part of the world thanks to three international airports: 199 destinations & 594 direct flights

Location Profile: Getting around MilanLocation Profile: Getting around Milan It is also really easy to get around Milan due to its circled shape.

• 4 underground lines covering a total of 70 kilometres

• 1,300 kilometers network covered by city’s public transport

• 4,855 taxis

• Multiple-day transportation pass

Location Profile: Location Profile: AccomodationAccomodation Milan can count on exceptional accommodations: 18,000 hotel rooms from 3 stars and up (7,700 more rooms in the province).

The FMC Centre is surrounded by 2,000 rooms within 1 km area and 19,000 within 15 minutes by metro:

Category Rooms within 1 km from FMC

Centre

Rooms within 15 minutes from FMC Centre by

metro

5 stars 274 2,237

4 stars 730 9,272

3 stars 865 5,066

2 / 1 stars 117 2,423

1,986 18,998


CultureCulture

The reasons for choosing Milan: CultureThe reasons for choosing Milan: Culture

Of all the countries in the world, there is none more magical than Italy.

A traveller's dream destination A traveller's dream destination




Italian cities are veritable living museums.

Ancient monuments and archaeological sites are well preserved and the museums are bursting with the genius of Italy's finest sons: Raffaello, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Canova, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.




It is the international crossroads of cuisine, music and entertainment. It is a unique interlacing of fashions, sounds and life styles, like a laboratory of trends and tastes.

Milan is a multifaceted, complex, fascinating city

Italian cities are veritable living museums.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Duomo CathedralDuomo Cathedral

A huge Gothic cathedral, with more than 2,000 statues and over 140 spires, with a large gold Madonna at the top.


Things to SeeThings to See: The St Maria delle Grazie ChurchSt Maria delle Grazie Church It is one of the most striking monuments of Lombard Renaissance. In the refectory of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, ancient premises of the Court of the Inquisition, one of the absolute masterpieces of history is kept: Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II This monumental building with a glazed iron roof is a pedestrian mall linking Piazza del Duomo with Piazza della Scala. It is cross-shaped, the longest arm measuring 196 metres while the shortest 105.5 metres, 14.5 metres wide and 21 metres high, with the highest point reaching 47 metres.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Opera House La Scala TheatreThe Opera House La Scala TheatreThe world's most famous opera house, The Scala Theatre, first opened in 1778 and has, since that time, entertained several generations of opera fans from around the world. Built by Piermarini, it is a characteristic example of Milanese Neoclassicism.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Sforza Castle The Sforza Castle Located in the centre of the city, The Sforza Castle is the most representative civil monument of the Reinassance in Milan and its interest lays in the presence of the memories that each historical period left on it.


Things to SeeThings to See: The St. Ambrose Church The St. Ambrose Church The most important of Milan’s Romanesque churches (dating back to 379). Don’t miss the wooden choir, in Late Gothic style, and the crypts that preserve the relics of Bishop Ambrose, the city’s patron saint.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Royal VillaThe Royal Villa Stunning Neoclassical villa, now home of the Modern Art Gallery and the Contemporary Art Pavilion. The park, open to the public, was one of the first English gardens in Italy.


Things to See: Brera The artistic districtThings to See: Brera The artistic districtMilan’s magnificent past is preserved well: from proud examples of the Renaissance’s artistic and cultural fervor to the extravagances of the Belle Époque. Its eclectic architecture, open to all influences, reflects a vitality and an exceptional creative impulse.


Things to See: Brera The artistic districtThings to See: Brera The artistic districtOne of the gems is the Palazzo di Brera, a former Jesuit college, now an art academy, library and art museum that are among the most important in Italy (from its windows, admire the exotic plants in the Botanical Garden below, created by Maria Theresa of Austria in 1774.). Imposing 17th century building with majestic portal. In the courtyard, a bronze of Napoleon by Canova.


Things to SeeThings to See: The Science and Technology Museum Science and Technology Museum In addition to several of the Master’s original drawings, the Leonardo Gallery has about 30 machine models built according to his notes. Precious and numerous exemplars of timepieces are collected in the renovated section Binda Wyler Vetta, which includes a reproduction of an authentic clockmaking workshop from the 1700s.


AmusementsAmusements

The reasons for choosing Milan: The reasons for choosing Milan:


Fashion and DesignFashion and Design

The "Golden Quadrilateral" Shopping DistrictThe "Golden Quadrilateral" Shopping DistrictMany believe Milan to be Italy's best city for shopping. Many believe Milan to be Italy's best city for shopping.

Milan is home to some of the most exclusive labels around, including the fashion Milan is home to some of the most exclusive labels around, including the fashion houses of Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci houses of Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Versace.and Versace.

A short walk from the city centre takes one to the area known as the "Golden A short walk from the city centre takes one to the area known as the "Golden Quadrilateral " where dozens of high fashion boutiques offer an array of clothes Quadrilateral " where dozens of high fashion boutiques offer an array of clothes and accessories made by the very best of Milan's fashion designers.and accessories made by the very best of Milan's fashion designers.




The world of The world of DesignDesign has carved out a prominent niche for itself. has carved out a prominent niche for itself.

Headquartered in Milan are important exhibition spaces like the Headquartered in Milan are important exhibition spaces like the TriennaleTriennale, that , that organizes shows, conferences and seminars on various art forms; educational organizes shows, conferences and seminars on various art forms; educational centres and cultural magnets that attract students from all over the world, centres and cultural magnets that attract students from all over the world, fostering an atmosphere of creativity and a continuous debate.fostering an atmosphere of creativity and a continuous debate.




Antiques Outdoor Market at NavigliAntiques Outdoor Market at Navigli The Darsena served as town river docks The Darsena served as town river docks for goods transport in Milan. for goods transport in Milan. Today the Canals are a Milanese Today the Canals are a Milanese landmark, a place of both landmark, a place of both nostalgianostalgia and and innovation, an artsy quarter and a innovation, an artsy quarter and a hopping nightlife scene. hopping nightlife scene.

The Navigli, lined with renovated historic The Navigli, lined with renovated historic buildings where artists and intellectuals buildings where artists and intellectuals now live, brimming with both old-now live, brimming with both old-fashioned and inventive cafes, shops, fashioned and inventive cafes, shops, bars and restaurants that come to life bars and restaurants that come to life especially in the evenings and especially in the evenings and weekends. weekends.



LeisureLeisure

All over the year there are so many things to do in Milan. There are numerous All over the year there are so many things to do in Milan. There are numerous events and festivals like art exhibitions about painting, sculptures, photographs, events and festivals like art exhibitions about painting, sculptures, photographs, clothing, images from cinema and television, guided tours, opera and ballets at clothing, images from cinema and television, guided tours, opera and ballets at the Scala Theatre, concert of pop, rock, jazz music, and also cinemas, the Scala Theatre, concert of pop, rock, jazz music, and also cinemas, discotheques, theatres, flea markets, antique markets and street markets, are discotheques, theatres, flea markets, antique markets and street markets, are an integral part of Milanese local life.an integral part of Milanese local life.



Food & BeverageFood & Beverage

Milan is full of wonderful and exciting places to eat out, with a wide choice of Milan is full of wonderful and exciting places to eat out, with a wide choice of every kind of imaginable food. every kind of imaginable food.

The city offers a wide range of types of cuisine and alongside traditional Italian The city offers a wide range of types of cuisine and alongside traditional Italian cooking you can also find excellent restaurants specialising in food from many cooking you can also find excellent restaurants specialising in food from many other countries.other countries.



Food & BeverageFood & Beverage

There are plenty of bars and cafes, whether you are going out for an aperitif and There are plenty of bars and cafes, whether you are going out for an aperitif and cocktails before dinner cocktails before dinner (typical of Milan, don’t miss it!!!)(typical of Milan, don’t miss it!!!). . The choice will vary from area to area and in the popular Brera quarter and The choice will vary from area to area and in the popular Brera quarter and closed to the Navigli, the bars usually have tables outside in the summer and it closed to the Navigli, the bars usually have tables outside in the summer and it is possible to forget that you are in the busy commercial city of Milan.is possible to forget that you are in the busy commercial city of Milan.



SportsSports

There are an enormous amount of sports There are an enormous amount of sports available to visitors in the city or only available to visitors in the city or only minutes away in many nearby towns. minutes away in many nearby towns.

Milan's sporting calendar is full of exciting Milan's sporting calendar is full of exciting events throughout the year. In the most events throughout the year. In the most real passion for Italians; in the city, there real passion for Italians; in the city, there are several well-equipped fitness centres, are several well-equipped fitness centres, swimming pool, tennis courts, places for swimming pool, tennis courts, places for jogging and golf courses which offer a jogging and golf courses which offer a good game with some splendid viewsgood game with some splendid views

……and don’t forget the “Milan Soccer and don’t forget the “Milan Soccer Temple”: Temple”: San Siro StadiumSan Siro Stadium!!!!!!


SurroundingsSurroundings



The Como LakeThe Como Lake

It is impossible to do justice when describing the spectacular beauty of Lake It is impossible to do justice when describing the spectacular beauty of Lake Como without visiting and understanding it. Como without visiting and understanding it.

The lake is approximately 28 miles (45 km) long and never more than 2 miles (3 The lake is approximately 28 miles (45 km) long and never more than 2 miles (3 km) wide.km) wide.



The Como LakeThe Como Lake

Private boats and ferries travel up and down the lake, offering views of the most Private boats and ferries travel up and down the lake, offering views of the most important villas, such as Villa d'Este and Villa del Balbianello, Villa Pizzo and important villas, such as Villa d'Este and Villa del Balbianello, Villa Pizzo and Villa Carlotta. Villa Carlotta.



Liguria – Portofino – The Five LandsLiguria – Portofino – The Five Lands

A pearl protected by its shell – that’s how Portofino appears to the visitors when A pearl protected by its shell – that’s how Portofino appears to the visitors when coming from the Sea. Day and night, always a wonderful sight. coming from the Sea. Day and night, always a wonderful sight.

Portofino from the 50s and 60s has become one the symbols of the “dolce vita”, Portofino from the 50s and 60s has become one the symbols of the “dolce vita”, the life of pleasure. the life of pleasure.




It is the place where you can meet on the wharf of the small port or in the It is the place where you can meet on the wharf of the small port or in the characteristic lanes the great protagonists of everybody’s dreams: stars from characteristic lanes the great protagonists of everybody’s dreams: stars from Hollywood, important personalities of arts, politics, and industry.Hollywood, important personalities of arts, politics, and industry.




Since 1995 Portofino is member of the Club “Jewels of European Tourism”, that Since 1995 Portofino is member of the Club “Jewels of European Tourism”, that groups together high-quality European tourist centres of unquestioned cultural groups together high-quality European tourist centres of unquestioned cultural and environmental interest.and environmental interest.


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesExtension venues


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •Capri and Amalfi Coast (6 days)Capri and Amalfi Coast (6 days)


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •Sardinia (7 days)Sardinia (7 days)


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •Sicily Tour (4 days)Sicily Tour (4 days)


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •Rome (5 days)Rome (5 days)


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •Umbria Tour (5 days)Umbria Tour (5 days)


Pre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venuesPre/Post WCC 2008 - Extension venues •VeniceVenice (4 days)(4 days)

How does all this cost? How does all this cost?

The BudgetThe Budget

The BudgetThe Budget - IncomesIncomes

Option1 (Break Even)

Delegates 730 € 448.220

Students 120 € 34.320

Registration fees

Delegates

- Standard € 650,00

- Promotion € 560,00

Students

- Standard € 310,00

- Promotion € 250,00

Sponsors € 350.000

Exhibition € 90.000

The BudgetThe Budget - ExpensesExpenses


Fixed VariablePromotion 95.000 Location and Venue Costs 289.000 Coffe Breaks 60,00 Supporting Staff 18.000 Expenses for Guests and Speakers 40.000 Transfers 10.000 Organization Secret. and Business Center 50.000 Collaterals 40.000 Welcome Cocktail 40,00 The Corner Opportunity 30.000 Honoraries 70.000 Proceedings 86,00 Incidental Expenses 90.000 Sponsorship Fee to IFIP 40,00

Total Expenses 732.000 226,00

The BudgetThe Budget – Break EvenBreak Even


Delegates: 730

Students: 120

Break Even Nr of Participants = 850

the 20th world computer congress milan, italy september 2-5, 2008 (possible date-tbc)

Documents

lavoro exhibition

exhibition antiquaria

exhibition area

international participants

location profile slide

mia casa exhibition

milan milan

year slide