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 Event Schedule
Subject to change; Last updated 24 November 15:00
Monday, 24 November
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12:20 – 13:00 |
The OPCW-The Hague Award Ceremony |
King Willem-Alexander Theatre |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
” Promoting multilateralism and fostering spirit of unity and cooperation in the OPCW” – event organised by China |
Mississippi Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“Approaches to Counter and Mitigate the Threat of Disinformation on the Chemical Weapons Convention” – event organised by Canada & Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security |
Amazon Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“AI & CWC” – event organised by AiXist-Consortium for AI & Existential Risks |
Yangtze Room |
Tuesday, 25 November
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“Chemical Safety in Industry: India’s Experience” – event organised by India |
Mississippi Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“New realities and threats of modern chemical warfare” – event organised by Ukraine |
Amazon Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“Peace Circle” – event organised by Costa Rica, Ireland, the MIKTA countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye, and Australia) and OPCW Technical Secretariat |
Onyx Room |
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13:15 – 14:00 |
“Health and Healing After Chemical Warfare: A Medical Perspective” – event organised by Alliance Opposing Chemical Warfare |
Yangtze Room |
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14:00 – 15:00 |
“Presentation of the book Thirty Years of the Chemical Weapons Convention: Histories, Achievements, Challenges” – event organised by Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society |
Yangtze Room |
Wednesday, 26 November
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9:45 to 10:00 |
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare |
King Willem-Alexander Theatre |
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13:15 – 14:30 |
“Addressing to the threat by chemical weapons use” – event organised by the Russian Federation |
Mississippi Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“Bridging Generations and Disciplines: Strengthening Chemical and Biological Security Education through Global Academic Networks” – event organised by the OPCW Technical Secretariat and Biological Security Research Centre London Metropolitan University |
Onyx Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“Assessing North Korea’s Chemical Weapons Capability” event organised by Canada and the Royal United Services Institute |
Amazon Room |
Thursday, 27 November
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13:15 – 14:15 |
“The New Proliferation Nexus: Countering AI-Driven and Non-State Actor Chemical Threats” – event organised by Bagmati UNESCO Club |
Onyx Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“The Future of Chemical Crisis Response: A Novel Multi-Threat Antidote” – event organised by Center for Countermeasures Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents |
Yangtze Room |
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13:15 – 14:45 |
“CWC Coalition Open Forum” – event organised by Chemical Weapons Convention Coalition |
Amazon Room |
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.