Update 4 November 2009:
Although the deadline for applications has now passed, expressions of interest to participate in this event are still welcome.

The exhibitor handbook for this event has been distributed to all confirmed participants.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire
• three metres by two metres stand, white fascia board with institution name in blue vinyl sticker, two four-foot fluorescent lights behind fascia board, one 13 amp single phase power point, one table with two chairs
• media campaign including advertising on web, in local newspapers and magazines, as well as posters, schools visits and flyers to be distributed to local schools, educational institutions and ministries
• marketing briefing
• reception to meet other delegates, Ministry of Education representatives, school counsellors, head teachers and British Council representatives
• forum lunch with key local contacts in the education sector to provide networking opportunity
• tea, coffee, and water during the exhibition
• discounted hotel rates
• Internet access during exhibition
• promotional items.

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

The participation fees stated above incorporate a 'credit crunch' contingency and are the maximum that participants will be charged. If this additional contingency is not called upon, participants will be invoiced for less than the maximum fee.

Based on feedback from the February 2009 exhibition, we have reduced the number of exhibition days from two to one and as a result the cost is lower than last year.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• Access and foundation
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Social sciences and communications
• Visual and creative arts

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Education
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Social sciences and communications

Market information

• Bahrain market introduction
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• An event report is available for the February 2009 Education UK Exhibition in Bahrain

Draft programme

	Date Time Activity Wednesday 13 January 2010 Arrive in Bahrain from 1500 Check in at hotel and collect welcome packs dress stands 1730–1830 Market briefing presentation Thursday 14 January 2010 0930–1000 Official opening ceremony by a Ministry of Education representative, the British Ambassador and the Director British Council Bahrain 1030–1300 Exhibition open to the public (schools will be invited) 1600–2100 Exhibition open to the public Friday 15 January 2010 1300 Check out of hotel Depart Bahrain

Venue
Sheraton Hotel
Manama

Visa requirements
Visas are not required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Sea freight: 27 November 2009
• Air freight: 23 December 2009

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

Cancellation
Cancellation fees will be charged for withdrawal from this event, as of the date of receipt of notice of withdrawal:

• 50 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 6 November 2009
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 4 December 2009

Notice of cancellation must be given by e-mail to educationuk.events@britishcouncil.org. You will receive a confirmation message within one week of your cancellation.

Applications
Although the deadline for applications has now passed, expressions of interest to participate in this event are still welcome.

Please complete the on-line application form. You will receive confirmation by e-mail once your application has been received.

If you wish to stand share with other institutions, this must be clearly stated on all participants' application forms in the relevant section.

All applications are subject to the Education UK exhibitions terms and conditions, which include the eligibility and selection criteria and details of when you will be informed whether your application has been accepted or rejected.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.