The Conference provides an excellent opportunity to exhibit or host a side event on the legacy, achievements and challenges ahead for the Chemical Weapons Convention and the OPCW.
Side Events
Monday, 25 November 2024
Assistance Co-operation: Benefits and Opportunities for States Parties
Organiser: Czech Republic, Switzerland and United Kingdom
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Europe Room, World Forum
Progress and Challenges in the Destruction of Chemical Weapons Abandoned by Japan in China
Organiser: Permanent Mission of China to the OPCW
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 1 Room, World Forum
“Future of the CWC” Workshops: Recommendations from Civil Society for the Next Five Years
Organiser: CWC Coalition
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Securing the Future of Chemical Weapons Prohibition. Presentation of the Book by Krzysztof Paturej
Organiser: International Centre for Chemical Safety and Security
When: 9:15-10:00
Where: Oceania 1 Room, World Forum
Video of health training courses for chemical victims of Iran
Organiser: Association for Supporting Victims of Chemical Weapons
When: 11:15-12:00
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Back to the Convention: Strategic challenges and AI
Organiser: The Harvard Sussex Program
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Addressing the issue of sea-dumped chemical weapons: state of play and the possible way forward
Organiser: Lithuania, Poland and Germany
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Europe Room, World Forum
Science for Diplomats: Atoms and Algorithms: Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Chemistry
Organiser: OPCW
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 2 Room, World Forum
Addressing the Threat from Chemical Weapons Use
Organiser: Russian Mission to the OPCW
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 1 Room, World Forum
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Open Forum And Testimony of a CW Victim’s Partner: A Nurse, a Wife, and a Widow
Organiser: CWC Coalition and Tehran Peace Museum
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Countering Chemical Weapons Disinformation – Insights from the Global Partnership Initiative
Organiser: Canada and John Hopkins Center for Health Security (JHCHS)
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 2 Room, World Forum
Progress in Chemical and Biological Security Education
Organiser: Advisory Board on Education and Outreach, and Biological Security Research Centre
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 1 Room, World Forum
Thursday, 28 November 2024
The Algerian pathway to OPCW Laboratory Designation and the success story of the Lab Twinning with Germany
Organiser: Germany and Algeria
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 1 Room, World Forum
Youth Engagement in Action – European Youth Parliament and OPCW
Organiser: The European Union and OPCW
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Europe Room, World Forum
Artificial Intelligence & Chemical Weapons: Navigating Emerging Threats & Ethical Challenges followed by Humanitarian Impacts of Chemical Weapons
Organiser: AiXist: Consortium for AI & Existential Risks and CWC Coalition
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Assessing North Korea’s Chemical Weapons Capability
Organiser: Canada and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
When: 13:15-14:45
Where: Oceania 2 Room, World Forum
From Tragedy to Treatment: Advancements in Care and Research for Iranian Chemical Weapons Victims
Organiser: Chemical Injuries Research Center (CIRC)
When: 16:30-17:15
Where: Yangtze 1 Room, World Forum
Exhibits
Delegations and NGOs approved to participate in the Conference may request an exhibit space.
A standard exhibit space, provided at no charge is:
- 3m × 2m space
- 1 table (1.6m)
- 2 chairs
The Exhibitor is responsible for installing the exhibit, including hanging, and labelling materials, as well as dismantling the exhibit.
Exhibit space does not include wall panelling and name boards. Any additional needs including furniture, audio visual, signage, and extra lighting may be requested at an additional charge.
Exhibitors will bear all costs related to organising the exhibit, including costs for IT services and catering requirements.
Rules for Exhibits
The exhibit space is meant to be a forum for a variety of stakeholders to promote their work in support of the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention. No inflammatory, provocative, or divisive exhibits may be displayed; the OPCW Technical Secretariat reserves the right to remove any exhibits that are not in compliance with these rules.
Exhibitors must abide by the rules pertaining to exhibits at the World Forum Convention Centre premises during these conferences:
- The Exhibitor must not alter the venue space or contents. No painting, holes, or other modifications or adjustments may be made to the ceiling, walls, windows, or floors.
- The Exhibitor will be responsible and financially liable for any repair to or replacement of World Forum property (beyond normal wear and tear) as determined by fair market value of goods or services.
- The Exhibitor must remove all personal property, trash, and other items that were not present in the venue when the Exhibitor took control of it.
- No advertising material, such as banners, is allowed outside the designated area.
- No candles or open flames will be allowed.
- No obstruction of any form in the aisles and walkways or excessive noise that inconveniences other exhibitors or the Conference will be allowed.
- Exhibitors must not impinge on the activities or space of other exhibitors.
- The Exhibitor must provide a list of names and contact information of those who will be installing, maintaining, and de-installing the exhibit.
Safety and Security
The OPCW will take all reasonable measures to ensure the security of the exhibit while on the premises of World Forum; however, the Exhibitor is ultimately responsible for the security and safety of the exhibit while it is in the World Forum.
The Exhibitor agrees to confer with the World Forum and OPCW security on security matters beyond regular care, relating to the exhibit.
Badges must be worn by all attendees at the Conference to gain admittance to the exhibit venue, Conference sessions and all social functions.
Event security staff will be instructed to only admit to the exhibit personnel identified by the official name badge provided to all participants.