Update 5 December 2008:
The exhibitor handbook for this event has been distributed to all confirmed participants.

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

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire
• four square metres stand, fascia board, table, chairs (four in Colombo; two in Kandy), lights and sockets
• PR campaign: advertising on-line, television, radio, newspapers, street banners, flyers
• market briefing, stand assistants, refreshments
• discounted hotel rates, local transport from Colombo to Kandy.

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.

In response to feedback from exhibitors at last year's event, a number of changes have been made to the format of the exhibition. The market briefing has been separated into a first-timers' briefing session and a market update. The stalls for the exhibition in Colombo will be moved to the ballroom and the alphabetical order of the stands will be reversed to run from Z to A. In Kandy, the opening hours for the exhibition have been changed to 1230 to 1730 in response to visitor feedback. Within the opening hours, schools will be invited to visit the exhibition between 1230 and 1430 and the exhibition will be open to the public after 1430, with the opportunity to provide appointments. Additional elements will also be incorporated into the promotional campaign for the exhibition in Kandy, in order to raise awareness of education in the UK.

This year, we have set a target to reduce our overall exhibition costs by 12 per cent. The total exhibition costs have risen by 33 per cent in Colombo and by eight per cent in Kandy. The main reason for these cost increases is the 29 per cent rate of inflation in Sri Lanka, which has affected all aspects of the exhibition budget. The exchange rate has also had an unfavourable impact on the costs for the 2009 event.

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

• Business and administrative studies
• Engineering and technology
• Computer science
• Medicine and dentistry
• Biological sciences
• Social studies
• Law
• Subjects allied to medicine
• Mathematical sciences
• Languages
• Creative arts and design
• Physical sciences
• Architecture, building and planning
• Mass communications and documentation
• Education

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

• Business and administrative studies
• Engineering and technology
• Computer science
• Law
• Social sciences
• Biological sciences
• Education
• Medicine and dentistry
• Subjects allied to medicine
• Physical sciences
• Architecture, building and planning
• Mathematical sciences
• Agriculture and related subjects
• Languages
• MBA

Market information

• Sri Lanka 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 2008 Education UK Exhibition in Sri Lanka

Draft programme
Colombo

	Date Time Activity Friday 20 February 2009 1100–1400 Set up stalls 1530–1630 First-timers' briefing 1630–1800 Market update Saturday 21 February 2009 0930–1050 Set up stalls and meet stall assistants 1100–1800 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 22 February 2009 1100–1800 Exhibition open to the public 1800–1830 Dismantle stalls Monday 23 February 2009 1000 Depart for Kandy

Kandy

	Date Time Activity Monday 23 February 2009 1400 Arrive in Kandy Tuesday 24 February 2009 1115–1200 Set up stalls 1230–1430 Exhibition open to schools 1430–1730 Exhibition open to the public 1830–1845 Dismantle stalls Wednesday 25 February 2009 Return to Colombo

Venues
Colombo
Hilton Colombo

Kandy
Queens Hotel

Visa requirements
Visas are 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: 23 December 2008
• Air freight: 16 January 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 15 December 2008
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 23 January 2009

Notice of withdrawal must be supplied in writing. If faxed, it should be followed by the original copy being sent by post.

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.