The official program of the Sixth Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership will be complemented by side events and exhibits on topics related to engagement of the private sector, strengthening the Mountain Partnership’s relationships with mountain athletes and sport industry, and sustainable mountain development, including climate change, Indigenous peoples, youth, education, tourism, renewable energy, disaster mitigation and water conservation.

How do I submit information about my side event and/or an exhibit space (booth)?

Scroll down and complete the form to reserve exhibit space or describe your existing side event. Please note: It is no longer possible to apply for a new side event.

Who is eligible to host side events and reserve exhibit space?

Side events:  Mountain Partnership members and event sponsors may apply to host or participate in a side event.
Exhibits:  Mountain Partnership member organizations and event sponsors at any level are eligible to apply for one exhibit space.

What will side events look like at the Global Meeting?*

Side events at the Global Meeting will provide a platform for Mountain Partnership member organizations and certain event sponsors to present their work and foster discussions on key issues related to mountains and sustainability. Side events should be participatory and may include a panel discussion and an audience Q&A. Side events are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28 between the hours of 14.00 (2:00pm) and 17.00 (5:00pm). Side events will be placed in suitable rooms by the Global Meeting planning team and some will be held concurrently. Similar side events may need to be merged, in which case the organizers will be contacted. The Global Meeting planning team will work with the Mountain Partnership to accommodate as many side events and exhibit requests on the topics suggested given the space and time available.

What exhibit/booth space is available?*

Mountain Partnership member organizations and event sponsors are invited to reserve exhibit space to present their work or products and to share information about their organizations. Exhibits will be open for viewing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 27, 28 and 29 between the hours of 14.00 (2:00pm) and 17.00 (5:00pm). Exhibits should be basic in nature and will be located in a central exhibit area to be confirmed closer to the event date. Exhibit spaces will be approximately 10x10 ft (3x3 m) and will include either a 6 ft (1.8 m) or 8 ft (2.4 m) long table and 2 chairs.

Who will the audience be?

The audience will be Mountain Partnership delegates from all over the world and other Global Meeting attendees including invited dignitaries, sponsors, exhibitors and the general public (ticketed). Attendees will be asked to register in advance for side events.

How do I share documents related to my side event or exhibit?

If you have documents to share, please email them to globalmeeting@aimf.org.

*Disclaimer: All event programming, including the side event schedule, is subject to change. Exhibitors and side event hosts will need to assemble and tear down their own exhibits and side events. No drayage (material handling/moving) services will be provided. There is no separate staging area. The event venue will not receive shipped exhibitor materials. Ideally, all such materials should be kept to a minimum and brought to the meeting as personal baggage. Video production, video editing and exhibit space design and materials are the responsibility of the side event host or exhibitor and must be approved in advance by the Global Meeting planning team. Audio-visual and translation assistance may be available; however, arrangements for such services must be made in advance and there will be a fee.