Pacific Islands Development Forum GREEN ECONOMY EXPO Leadership, Innovation & Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies
I NTRODUCTION
What is the Pacific Island Development Forum
The Pacific Island Development Forum (PIDF) is a unique high-level participatory platform bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors & civil society in the Pacific to address regional development challenges, through mutually beneficial innovative partnerships. It is a space for catalyzing, mobilizing and mainstreaming action in support of sustainable development through a green economy in Pacific Island Countries.
The PIDF was approved by Leaders of the Pacific meeting under the banner of “Engaging with the Pacific”, in Nadi, Fiji in August 2012. The inaugural Meeting of the PIDF will take place at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau, Nadi, FIJI (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/) from 5-7 August 2013. The theme for the meeting will be, “Leadership, Innovation &
Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies.” The meeting will comprise a Summit of Leaders and a Pavilion Display exhibiting green products, technology and processes.
The PIDF ‘Green Economy Expo’ is for products and services that support the promotion of Green Economy in the Pacific.
Registration is now open for companies to take part in this inaugural event through exhibiting of their products and services at the Green Economy Expo in the Display Pavilion.
Why Exhibit at PIDF?
The PIDF Conference and Green Economy Expo in the Display Pavilion is the only event and venue where you will have the opportunity to network with Pacific Island government, business and civil society leaders. You will reach key influencers, business leaders and innovators by participating, exhibiting and displaying in the Expo at the Inaugural PIDF Meeting.
Over 200 participants from more than 22 countries are expected to attend the Inaugural Meeting. Additionally there will be business and public sector leaders in attendance from the following areas; agriculture, banking, communications, disaster reduction & response, energy, financial services, fisheries, forestry, health, human resources, manufacturing, mining, tourism and transport. Local schools and tertiary institutions have also been invited to visit the Green Economy Expo at the Display Pavilion during opening hours.
As an Exhibitor at the Pacific Island Development Forum Green Economy Expo you will benefit as follows:
Gain access to the Pacific’s sustainability community
Expose your company’s brand and products to large audience of like-minded potential clients
Connect with decision-makers to build new business opportunities
Connect your company, brand and products with the leading green economy leaders in the Pacific
Support the promotion of green economy in the Pacific
G REEN E CONOMY E XPO
Bookings for the trade exhibition are now open.
Space at the PIDF Green Economy Expo in the Display Pavilion is limited and we suggest you register early if you wish to take part as an exhibitor at this Inaugural Pacific Island Development Forum.
TO REGISTER: Complete the registration form attached and return to the address below.
A formal confirmation and further details will be sent on receipt of your registration form.
For further information on the GREEN ECONOMY EXPO at the Pacific Islands Development Forum Inaugural Meeting, please contact:
Loretta Jackson or Amelia Rigsby Total Event Co.
231 Waimanu Road Suva, FIJI
Phone: (679) 3314 766 Email: totalevent@fm96.com.fj
