21-26 April 2024
Thailand
Ms. Wanpen Nicrovanachumrus
President
Board of Directors
Welcome Message
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of the Thai Film Archive (Public Organization), it is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all delegates to the 2024 FIAF Congress at the Thai Film Archive. This date has particular significance for us, as in 2024 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Thai Film Archive. The FIAF community has played a pivotal role in the realization of the Thai Film Archive, closely collaborating with and assisting its founder, Dome Sukvong. Since its successful establishment, the Thai Film Archive has regarded the FIAF community as the international standard and model for film archiving.
Hosting the FIAF Congress provides an excellent opportunity for FIAF affiliates to witness the fruitful outcomes of collaborative efforts within the FIAF community, particularly in assisting a country in establishing its film archive from its inception. Moreover, this marks the second time a FIAF Congress will be held in Southeast Asia since the 2004 FIAF Congress in Hanoi by the Vietnam Film Institute. I am optimistic that the regional film archives and the FIAF Congress will mutually benefit from this gathering.
I am looking forward to welcoming each of you in person to the Thai Film Archive during April 21-26, 2024.
The Venue
Thai Film Archive (Public Organization)
Thailand
The Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) is a state agency tasked with the responsibility to collect, preserve, and give access to the country’s audio-visual and film-related materials. The Archive functions in part as a museum and library, and in part as a cinematheque.
The Thai Film Archive was founded in 1984 as the National Film Archive of Thailand. The department was attached to the National Museum and was allowed to use an old, abandoned factory of the Royal Mint in the compound of the National Gallery on Chaofah Road as its office.
In 1987, The Fine Arts Department transferred the National Film Archive to the jurisdiction of the National Archive. The National Film Archive began its public service by organizing screenings, exhibitions, and lectures, and giving access to researchers and the general public. That same year the archive applied to be an Associate member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF).
The National Film Archive of Thailand moved from its original building on Chaofah Road to its present location, a new compound on Phuttamonthon Sai 5 Road, in Salaya, Nakornpathom, a suburb on the outskirts of Bangkok in 1997.
In 2009, after eight years of campaigning, the National Film Archive was reorganized, becoming the Thai Film Archive (Public Organization). In Thailand, a Public Organization is a form of governmental administrative model that allows more managerial freedom to agencies whose missions require special expertise to improve efficiency. The archive also became a full member of FIAF in 2011.
Today, the Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) is devoted to its mission to preserve film and film-related materials, as well as those created and stored in digital format, and to provide access to the public and encourage the use of film as an educational tool to young and senior citizens.
Salaya
Salaya, where the Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) is located, is a small sub-district of the Phutthamonthon district, Nakhon Pathom province, to the west of Bangkok.
Despite its proximity to Bangkok, Salaya maintains a serene and green small-town atmosphere with a modest cost of living. It is a popular destination for tourists (mostly from Bangkok) who visit on weekends or holidays. Salaya boasts numerous tourist attractions, including naturally chic cafes and restaurants.
Normally, the journey from Bangkok's city center to Salaya typically takes around an hour. However, it's important to note that during rush hours, when traffic is heavy in Bangkok, the journey time may extend beyond the usual duration.
Tourist destinations in Salaya
Mahidol University, Salaya campus , is situated on a site of 520 acres. The campus has been developed into a "green campus" providing a favorable environment for learning. The campus is home to the Sireeruckhachati Nature Learning Park and Prince Mahidol Concert Hall.
Phuttamonthon is a Buddhist park in Salaya. Its highlight is the15.87 metre (52.1 ft) statue of Gautama Buddha by Corrado Feroci, a Tuscan-born Thai sculptor, who is considered the father of modern art in Thailand. This 990 acres park was established in 1957 (the year 2500 in the Thai Buddhist Era).
Don Wai Floating Market is the famous riverside market near Salaya. This market is a vibrant local community that extends a long walk into the inner. The pathway is flanked by old wooden shophouses along the riverbank. It offers many products, a number of which are produced locally or fruit obtained from plants in the area.
Please note, FIAF Conference delegates will be enjoying excursion at the Don Wai Floating Market on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Salaya is a small town and is not widely marketed for overnight tourists. The accommodations here are mostly small hotels. We suggest booking directly with the hotel, as some may allocate only a limited number of rooms to digital travel platforms. You can check the location of these recommended accomodation here.
Apart from the below list options, you can also explore budget hotels and student dormitories that offer rooms for daily rent on the digital travel platform.
If you encounter difficulties finding an available room, feel free to reach out to us for assistance via fiaf2024@fapot.or.th
The Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) is located in the Salaya area, in the western suburbs of Bangkok and Nakornpathom. The recommended hotels are near landmarks in Bangkok and on the western side. If you choose to stay in Bangkok, please be aware of potential traffic congestion during rush hours. You can take a taxi or any transportation platform. It costs about USD 15-20.
These hotels offer special deals for FIAF delegates. You can make a reservation yourself.
If you encounter difficulties finding an available room, feel free to reach out to us for assistance via fiaf2024@fapot.or.th
FAQ
Visas
The conditions for entry to Thailand depend on your citizenship. If you are unsure about visa requirements, if we recommend checking the official website of Thailand Electronic Visa (thaievisa.go.th).
Currency
The official currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB) available in coins and bills. Bills range from 20 baht, 50 baht, 100 baht, 500 baht, and 1000 baht and coins include baht, 2 baht, 5 baht, and10 baht, as well as smaller denominations called satang. It is advisable to carry smaller bills for convenience. For example, if you pay with a 1000 baht banknote (around 28 euros) for 100 baht street food (around 3 euros), the seller does not have enough change for you.
Power supply
Electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz. The plug types are C and O.
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Bank cards
Major cards like Maestro, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted in larger shops and malls.
Currency exchange and ATMs
Bureaux de change is available at the airport. ATMs here can dispense THB, subject to banking conditions.
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Thai restaurants and bars. Some large restaurants may have a service charge.
Internet, wifi
Wifi is available at the Thai Film Archive.
Public hotspots are available in many places (hotels, restaurants, cafés, airports), although you might need to purchase a coffee or food (especially cafes) to get the password.
Data plans can be purchased at the airport or convenience stores.
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Weather
The temperatures in Bangkok during April are extremely high, between 32°C - 40°C (90°F -104°F).
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Tap water
Tap water is considered “safe” but not recommended for drinking. Drinking bottled or filtered water is recommended.
Transportation from the airport
From Suvarnabhumi Airport
You can take an airport taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport at the official taxi desk on Level 1. The price is up to the meter, which is based on the distance and time traveled. However, to Salaya, it should cost around 700 - 800 Baht. Please note that an airport surcharge of 50 Baht and an additional 75 Baht for the highway.
From Don Muang Airport
You can take an airport taxi from Don Muang Airport at the official taxi desk on the 1st floor of Terminal 1 Building, Gate 8, or on the 1st floor of the 7-storey car park building which connects to Domestic Arrivals Hall. To Salaya, it should cost around 600 - 700 Baht. Please note that an airport surcharge of 50 Baht.
Please ensure taxi meters are used.
Pre-booking airport pickup
If you want the pre-book airport pickup, there are many service providers that you can find on the website.
This service provider Guarant Service is an example.
English-speaking receptionist waiting at meeting point, airport arrival exit hall. Holding the “FIAF 2024” placard helps you any way you want before departing the airport including currencies changing, your local SIM card for a cell phone, or even reporting to airport police for losing anything on board, etc.
The service rate is 1,280 Baht (≈US$ 37) per trip (4-seat sedan/SUV) for private transportation. This is a fixed price, no need to pay more for anything else. This rate is for 1 trip, you can share with other 2 colleagues for this trip. Also, they have 10 10-seat passenger vans for groups of 4-9 passengers with 1,880 Baht (≈US$ 57) per trip. Receipt for reimbursement is available.
If you want to book, you can contact them by email to guarantservice@yahoo.com with details of your :
Arrival date and time to Bangkok Airport (Thailand local time)
Flight number
Hotel
Accompanying person (if any)
at least 3 days before your arrival date, and then get a confirmation reply.
Public Transportation to SalayaAir-conditioned bus No. 515 from Victory Monument to Central Salaya passes by the Thai Film Archive, operating from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Transportation within Salaya
For transporting within Salaya, taxis, and ride-hailing platforms are very useful. Or if you want, you can try the motorcycle taxi too.
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Programme
**The schedule may be subject to change.**
Sunday 21 April 2024
Venue: Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
11.00 AM - 18.00 PM Registration
Venue: Sala Cinema (the 6th Floor of the Main Building)
12.00 PM - 14.30 PM Film Screening Shaihu Umar (1976, Nigeria, Dir Adamu Halilu, 144 mins)
14.30 PM - 16.30 PM Film Screening Camila (1984 , Argentina, Dir María Luisa Bemberg . 105 mins.)
16.30 PM - 18.30 PM Film Screening Syndrome and Century (2006, Thailand, Dir Apichatpong
Weerasethkul, 105 mins)
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18.30 PM - 20.00 PM Welcome Refreshments
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Venue: Thai Film Museum
14.00 AM - 15.30 AM Thai Film Museum Tour
16.00 AM - 17.30 PM Thai Film Museum Tour
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Monday 22 April 2024
Special scholarships for speakers of the 2024 Symposium were generously funded by Prasad Corp, the Thai Film Archive, and FIAF.
Venue: Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
9.00 AM - 17.00 PM Registration
Venue: Sala Cinema (the 6th Floor of the Main Building)
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Panel 1: FIAF Archives and the Restitution/Repatriation Debates: Toward a New
Future for Global Cinema Heritage
Speakers: Cecilia Cenciarelli (Il CInema Ritrovato Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna)
Aboubakar Sanogo (Carlton University; FEPACI)
Arike Oke (British Film Institute)
Markus Ruff (Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art)
Khadijeh Habashneh (former Head of the Archive and Cinematheque, Palestinian Cinema Institution)
Moderator: May Hong HaDuong (UCLA Film & Television Archive)
11.30 AM - 12.00 PM Coffee Break
12.00 PM - 13.30 PM Session 1: Sustainabilities: Preserving Collections, Institutions and the Environment
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How can FIAF Help to Save the Global South Film Heritage?
David Walsh (FIAF)
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The Cinemateca Brasileira: Challenges for the Next Decade
Gabriela Queiroz (Cinemateca Brasileira)
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Collections at Risk and the Crucial Importance of Public Programming Their Content for Memory-Keeping
Rosemarie Roque (Polytechnic University of the Philippines / Society of Filipino Archivists for Film)
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For a Sustainable Film Archive: How the Global South Can Inspire the Film Archival Community Daniela Currò (University of South Carolina - Moving Image Research Collections)
13.30 PM - 15.00 PM Lunch Break
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15.00 PM - 16.30 PM Session 2 : Memory and Restitution: Migrating Archives, Reclaiming Stories
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Institutional Memory and Repatriation: the BFI and NATT’s Negotiated Transport of Films Back to Trinidad and Tobago and the Restoration of the Work of Edric Connor
Xavier Pillai (British Film Institute)
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“Blank spots” of the History and the Archive’s Methods of Creating and Searching for Audiovisual Documents in Foreign Collections
Saule Satayeva (Central State Archive of Cinema Photo and Phono Documents of Kazakhstan)
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Other Amazonian Views: the Mapping of Amazonian Archives and the Management of an Independent Collection in Peru
​ Veronica Boggio (Instituto Riva-Aguero y Filmoteca PUCP)
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WINHANGANHA-(Re)Indigenisation of a National Collection
Gillian Moody (The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia)
Elena Guest (The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia)
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16.30 PM - 17.00 PM Coffee Break
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17.00 PM - 18.30 PM Session 3 : Digitization and Restoration: Some Different Paths and Contexts
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Application of Frame-by-Frame Shooting in the Preservation of Film Reels Affected by Vinegar Syndrome Ching-I Tsao (Graduate Institute of Documentary & Film Archiving at Tainan National University of the Arts)
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Preserving and Programming the Multiple Incarnations of Thai 16 mm Films
Putthapong Cheamrattonyu (Thai Film Archive (Public Organization))
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The Challenging Scenario of Digitization in Brazil and How Collaborative Projects can be a Solution
Débora Butruce (Brazilian Association of Audiovisual Preservation)
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Collaborative Practices as Resistance: an Attempt at Restoring “The Freedom Giver” (Kais al-Zubaidi, 1989) Margaux Chalançon (EQZE, Nadi Lekol Nas)
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Venue: Maya City
19.00 PM - 21.00 PM Welcome Dinner
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Special scholarships for speakers of the 2024 Symposium were generously funded by Prasad Corp, the Thai Film Archive, and FIAF.
Venue: Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
9.00 AM - 17.00 PM Registration
Venue: Sala Cinema (the 6th Floor of the Main Building)
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Panel 2 : Opposing the Current | Transnational Collaboration as a Mutual Learning Tool
Speakers: Stefanie Schulte Strathaus (Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art)
Astone Danjuma (Nigerian Film Corporation)
Tamer El Said (Cimatheque – Alternative Film Centre)
Lisabona Rahman (Independent Archivist)
Moderator: Cecilia Cenciarelli (Il CInema Ritrovato Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna)
11.30 AM - 12.00 PM Coffee Break
12.00 PM - 13.30 PM Session 4: Tales of the Vault: Stories of Institutional and Special Collections Projects
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10 Years of Film Heritage Foundation: Triumphing Over The Odds
Murchana Borah (Film Heritage Foundation)
Priyanka Shetye (Film Heritage Foundation)
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A Blurry Archiving Journey during When Politic and Pandemic Crises and Changes Took Place in Myanmar Okkar Maung (Save Myanmar Film)
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Reinventing Collections, Participating in the Fight against Insecurity and Terrorism in the Sahel Countries Léonce Tira (Cinémathèque Africaine de Ouagadougou)
Dr. Edwige Zagré-Kaboré (Université Norbert-Zongo)
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Archives Congovox
Anne Davignon (Wallonie Bruxelles)
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13.30 PM - 15.00 PM Lunch Break
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15.00 PM - 16.30 PM Session 5 : Lost and Endangered Films: Divergent Paths in Writing History and Creating Archives
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Film Festival as the Key Ignition of Film Archiving in Indonesia
Amalia Sekarjati (Independent Researcher)
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Archiving Off The Centre: Collaborative Routes
Iyesha Geeth Abbas (Independent Archivist)
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Solidarity or Savior Complex? On the Complexities of Film Preservation in Egypt
Alia Ayman (New York University)
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Film Archives and Sustainability: A Case Study
Farhana Rahman (Bangladesh Film Archive)
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16.30 PM - 17.00 PM Coffee Break
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17.00 PM - 18.30 PM Session 6 : Access and Programming: Reflections on Circulation and Responsibilities
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Programming Archive Film as an Artistic / Decolonial Practice: How to Curate the Retrospective of Green Team
Wood Lin (Taiwan Film & Audiovisual Institute)
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An African Archive Research Trip: Reflections on Responsibilities, Ownership and Access
Mosa Mpetha (Independent Archivist)
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Bophana and BAMPFA: Sharing Collections, Providing Access, and Bophana's Fight to Rebuild Film Culture in Cambodia
Jason Sanders (Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive)
Sopheap Chea (Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center)
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Rethinking Rule 96: Redistribution of Wealth within Film Preservation Community (FIAF and beyond) through Film Programming
Jurij Meden (Austrian Film Museum)
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Venue: Maya City
19.00 PM - 21.00 PM Outdoor Screening and Dinner
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Venue: Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
9.30 AM - 17.00 PM Registration
Venue: Sala Cinema (the 6th Floor of the Main Building)
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Second Century Forum Part I : Revision of FIAF’s Code of Ethics – the Final Steps
Chaired/moderated by Camille Blot-Wellens and Peter Bagrov
11.30 AM - 12.00 AM Coffee Break
12.00 PM - 13.30 PM Second Century Forum Part II : The Ethics of Film Restoration and Film Exhibition
Chaired/moderated by Caroline Fournier, Giovanna Fossati, Karen Chan, and
Peter Bagrov
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13.30 PM - 15.00 PM Lunch Break
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15.00 PM - 15.45 PM Cataloging and Documentation Commission Workshop
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15.45 PM - 16.30 PM Programming and Access to Collections Commission Workshop
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16.30 PM - 17.00 PM Coffee Break
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17.00 PM - 17.45 PM Technical Commission Workshop
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17.45 PM - 18.30 PM Regional Meetings​
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Venue: Preservation Facility and Thai Film Museum
(Today, the delegates of FIAF affiliates are expected to attend official sessions of the Congress. The Thai Film Archive tour is for delegates who are not the delegates of FIAF affiliates.)
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Preservation Facility Tour
11.30 AM - 13.00 PM Thai Film Museum Tour
13.00 PM - 14.30 PM Preservation Facility Tour
14.30 PM - 16.00 PM Thai Film Museum Tour
Thursday 25 April 2024
Venue: Visitor Center (Main Entrance)
9.30 AM - 17.00 PM Registration
Venue: Sala Cinema (the 6th Floor of the Main Building)
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM General Assembly
11.30 AM - 12.00 AM Coffee Break
12.00 PM - 13.30 PM General Assembly
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13.30 PM - 15.00 PM Lunch Break
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15.00 PM - 16.30 PM General Assembly
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16.30 PM - 17.00 PM Coffee Break
17.00 PM - 18.30 PM General Assembly
Friday 26 April 2024
Excursion
9.30 AM - 13.00 PM National Museum of Nakorn Pathom and Phra Pathom Chedi
15.30 PM - 17.00 PM Massages at Chetawan Health Center
Venue: Preservation Facility and Thai Film Museum
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Preservation Facility Tour
11.30 AM - 13.00 PM Thai Film Museum Tour
15.30 PM - 17.00 PM Preservation Facility Tour
Venue: Don Wai Floating Market
13.30 PM - 15.00 PM Lunch at Don Wai Floating Market
Venue : Baan Rom Mai Sai Nam
17.30 PM - 21.00 PM Farewell Dinner at Baan Rom Mai Sai Nam restaurant
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Registration
Registration for the 2024 FIAF Congress is now open on the official FIAF website.
Registration fees:
Congress registration of up to 4 Member delegates: Free
Congress registration of up to 2 Associate delegates: Free
Additional delegates of FIAF affiliates: 150.00 USD
Congress registration (except GA) of external visitors: 200.00 USD
Congress registration (except GA) of delegates of FIAF Supporters (non-exhibitors): 150.00 USD
Congress registration (except GA) of international students: 50.00 USD
Congress registration (except GA) of partners of delegates: 150.00 USD
Congress registration (except GA) of selected proposal presenters: free
Congress registration (except GA) of local students: free (subject to availability)
Exhibitors
Exhibitor spaces are available on the fifth floor of the main buildings at the Thai Film Archive, where coffee breaks and lunches will be served.
Each space includes one table, two chairs, WiFi, and 220 V electricity (Thailand uses 220 V and 50 Hz frequency, with C and O type plugs).
Exhibitor stand (FIAF Supporter): 1,200.00 USD
Exhibitor stand (non-FIAF Supporter): 1,500.00 USD
Congress registration of each Exhibitor delegate (access to all Congress except GA): Included up to 2
Please note that the number of positions is limited.
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