Umbrella 2009

Enhanced editorial coverage of Umbrella 2009 will be provided for the first time by FreePint, which has become a media sponsor of CILIP's flagship event.

Prior to the two-day conference and exhibition on 14-15 July 2009, FreePint will carry editorial items based on discussions with selected speakers. On-site coverage will be undertaken by FreePint journalists, and a complementary Umbrella Report made available to every delegate. FreePint joins CILIP's Gazette and Update magazines as official media sponsors.

Further details of its coverage will be announced early next year.

Strong bookings over the past week have resulted in more than half of the stands in the Umbrella exhibition now being sold. Prime position are being snapped up fast by leading suppliers of products, services, systems and software as they commit to CILIP's flagship event. 

Companies considering their participation in the Library Event of the Year 2009 are urged to book now, as space at the venue is restricted to 50 stands. Click here for full details of the cost-effective stand package, the latest the exhibition floor plan, and a list of companies already committed.

More than one-third of exhibition stands have already been sold as interest in Umbrella 2009 takes off. Prime positions are being snapped up by leading suppliers, and companies interested in taking space are stongly advised to book now. Full details of the cost-effective stand package, the latest exhibiton floorplan, and a list of particpating companies are available on the event's website.

Latest company to support the event are Swets, who will sponsor the Delegate Badge Lanyards. They join RNIB, MultiScreen and Innovative Interfaces, while further sponsors are actively considering other options. Still available is the Internet Cafe, which will be preseted in both exhibition halls as part of the Delegate Information Lounges. Call John Woolley on 0207 255 0694 or e-mail john.woolley@cilip.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

Three sponsors have already committed to Umbrella 2009, with more considering proposals, and the exhibition is already more than one-third full. Previous exhibitors have been approached, and a campaign is now starting to a wide range of potential sponsors and exhibitors. Latest details are online at www.umbrella2009.org.uk.

The RNIB will sponsor the Official Conference Reception, while the Delegate Bags will be sponsored by Innovative Interfaces. The popular First Timers' Lunch will be sponsored by MultiScreen. The Internet Cafe option is still available as part of the Information Lounge being set up in each of the exhibition halls. More details are on the website.

Prime positions are selling fast in the exhibition with 16 stands either booked or reserved. The number is expected to rise sharply as the sales campaign gets underway, so early booking is strongly advised. Suppliers can book online or contact conferences@cilip.org.uk for further information.