Update 3 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
• four square metres stand, fascia board, table, three chairs, lights, socket
• PR campaign: advertising on the web, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, street banners, flyers, advertising on social networks
• marketing briefing, reception, refreshments
• discounted hotel rates, airport transfers, local transport.

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.

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

• Access and foundation
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

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

• English language
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

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 2009 Education UK Exhibition in Sri Lanka

Draft programme
Colombo

	Date Time Activity Friday 19 February 2010 Arrive in Colombo 1630–1635 Welcome note 1635–1715 Market update 1715–1730 Visa briefing 1730–1740 Alumni network 1740–1800 Exhibition briefing 1800–2000 Reception Saturday 20 February 2010 1000–1050 Set up stands and meet stand assistants 1100–1800 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 21 February 2010 1100–1800 Exhibition open to the public 1800–1830 Dismantle stands Monday 22 February 2010 1000 Travel to Kandy

Kandy

	Date Time Activity Monday 22 February 2010 1400 Arrive in Kandy Tuesday 23 February 2010 1145–1230 Set up stands 1230–1730 Exhibition open to schools and the public 1730–1800 Dismantle stands Wednesday 24 February 2010 1000 / 1400 Travel to Colombo (transport provided)

Venues
Colombo
Colombo Hilton

Kandy
Queens Hotel Kandy

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: 18 December 2009
• Air freight: 22 January 2010

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 11 December 2009
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 8 January 2010

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.