Thursday 17th April 2008
Press Release
A new partner and a new venue ring in the changes for the CIWM Conference and Exhibition
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) have announced their intention to work in partnership on a prestigious London-based event for the waste and resource management industry from 2009 onwards.
The decision, taken yesterday by the CIWM Trustees at a Special Meeting in Northampton, will see the CIWM annual conference and exhibition moving to London ExCel, an award winning modern venue, as part of plans to develop a flagship event that will attract both UK and international audiences.
“The agreement with ESA reflects our joint intention to develop the event into a major international showcase for the UK waste and resource management sector,” says CIWM Chief Executive Steve Lee. “We have also listened to our exhibitors and visitors and the move to London ExCel will deliver an event that meets their needs and expectations and will attract a wider audience, not just from Europe but from around the world.”
ESA Chief Executive Dirk Hazell says: “Our industry is undergoing a revolution with recycling quadrupling in the last decade and lots more to come. We all want a flagship event to promote Britain’s emerging status as a leading member of Europe’s recycling society. London is the place to be. ESA’s partnership with CIWM is the team to deliver.”
CIWM and ESA will now be moving forward with plans to rebrand the event to reflect the new partnership, and exhibitors will be invited to an Open Day at London ExCel during May to see the facilities for themselves.
In announcing the location change, the CIWM has also acknowledged the success and value of the relationship it has had with Torbay for the last 22 years.
“We haven’t taken the decision to move lightly. Torbay has welcomed us for many years and provided a memorable and popular venue for the conference and exhibition,” says Mr Lee.
“This successful partnership has enabled it to grow into the major event that it is today and the quality of the relationship with the people, businesses and authorities in Torbay is the standard we used in assessing the future options.”
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Notes to Editors:
1. The CIWM Conference and Exhibition has been the flagship industry event for over a century and is an integral part of the Institution’s work to bring waste and resource management professionals from the public, private and community sectors together to share learning, best practice and technological developments.
2. Responding to customer feedback, which indicated a strong preference for a change in venue, the CIWM has looked in detail at a wide range of options and possible partnerships over recent months, investigating a total of 39 possible venues from racecourses to stately homes and football stadiums. The key criteria included good travel links and accessibility, modern exhibition and conference facilities, quality and choice of accommodation, and good amenities for socialising and networking.
3. London ExCel
Located in the Thames Gateway, 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and 5 minutes from London City Airport, London ExCel is home to 8 of London’s top 10 trade events, including World Travel Market, Salon International, International Food & Drink, Hotelympia, London International Wine & Spirits Fair, Defence Systems & Equipment and Toy Fair.
An award winning venue, it offers excellent travel, networking and accommodation facilities, with many benefits for exhibitors and visitors, including:
• modern air conditioned exhibition halls with the latest facilities;
• the Platinum Suite Conference Centre, which can seat 400 to 1100 delegates, and 45 meeting rooms for 90 to 200 delegates per room;
• 5,000 onsite parking spaces, and an additional 12,000 spaces within 2-5 minute walk of the venue;
• over 30 onsite cafes bars and restaurants and a further 200 bars and restaurants at Canary Wharf; and
• 1,500 hotel rooms onsite and a further 50,000 rooms within 30 minutes travel.
More information on London ExCel can be found at: www.excel-london.co.uk
4. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 7000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues. Comprehensive information about CIWM can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
5. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is the UK’s sectoral trade association for the regulated waste and secondary resource management industry, a sector accounting for 0.7% GDP. Established in 1968 and working with partners across Europe as well as in the UK, ESA encourages the authorities to align economic and environmental sustainability. www.esauk.org
Contacts:
Pat Jennings
CIWM Communications Manager
Tel: 01604 620426 Mob: 07912 228260
E-mail: pat.jennings@ciwm.co.uk
Details of ESA contact@
Steve Toole
Tel: 020 7591 3213
E-mail: s-toole@esauk.org
