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Bruges
5-7 October 2016

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Learning from the past to
define the future


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PRINCIPLE DECLARATION

Let’s talk business. OURS!
The World Textile Services Congress
October 5 – 7 , 2016
Organised by the world’s leading textile services associations
Participant: Nearly 150 senior executives from the leading textile services companies from every
continent and market sector including international and national chains and independent operators
from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia and more.
Program: Combining an excellent balance of networking and social events with internationally
renowned speakers and textile services CEOs and other leaders with insight into global and domestic
aspects pertaining to labor, technology and supply chain, as well as the latest technological and
scientifical developments.


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TARGET AUDIENCE

Main focus on Europe, North America and
South America, as well as other regions.
Expect nearly 150 senior executives from
textile from more than 75 international
textile services companies. (WTSC 2001 drew
120+ despite 9/11 cancellations)

Limited opportunities (14 sponsorships) for
textile services supplier to attend (32 total
supplier attendees)


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TARGET AUDIENCE

Key CEOs, executives and owners from leading
textile services companies from every market
sector including workwear/uniforms, healthcare,
restaurant/food industry and hospitality.
International, domestic and independent
operators from every continent.

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In short: decision-makers and influences
repsonsible for billions in products and services
(such as machinery, chemicals, linen, vehicles and
other products).


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TARGET AUDIENCE

The following association have agreed to support
the WTSC and hold their Boards of Directors
meetings in conjuction with the WTSC
guaranteeing nearly 75 attendees before
marketing begins:

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DTV (Deutscher Textielreinigungs-Verband)
ETSA (European Textile Services Association)
FBT (Federatie van de Belgische Textielverzorging)
TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association of North
America)
TSA (Textile Services Association – VK)
WIRTEX (Wirtschaftsverband Textil Service –
Germany)
GEIST (Groupement des Entreprises Industrielles de
Services Textiles – France)


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TARGET AUDIENCE

Textile Services Suppliers
Only suppliers sponsoring the WTSC will be
elgiable to attend limiting supplier
participation to 14 companies and 32
individuals.

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Don’t be left out!


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PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME
WTSC will address the following topics and issues:
- Globalization of the supply chain, suppliers and
customers
- Sustainability and environmental issues
- Technology
- Unfair competition
- Distribution and logistics
- Disposables versus re-usable textiles
- Market sector opportunities and growth
- New products/services


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PROGRAMME

Wednesday October 5th
12.00 – 16.00 h
Association Board of Directors Meetings
15.30 – 18.00 h
Welcome reception
18.30 – 21.00 h
Dinner for the WTSC attendees and Directors


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PROGRAMME

Thursday October 6th
09.00 – 10.00 h
Registration of the participants
10.00 – 10.15 h
Official opening of the WTSC
10.15 – 11.00 h
Session 1: Keynote speaker who puts the focus
on worldwide trends (competition, environment,
globalization…)
11.00 – 11.15 h
Break


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PROGRAMME

Thursday October 6th
11.15 – 12.00 h
Session 2: sequel of the discussion on worldwide
trends with special attention for the points of view
of the Textile Services branch
12.00 – 14.00 h
Lunch
14.00 – 14.45 h
Session 3: speaker manufacturing or logistics
industry regarding handling distribution and
logistics
14.45 – 15.00 h
Break


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PROGRAMME

Thursday October 6th
15.00 – 15.45 h
Session 4: Panel discussion with international
CEOs from textile services industry on market
trends
17.45 – 19.30 h
Official welcoming of all guests in the city hall
of Bruges
20.00 – 23.00 h
Gala Dinner


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PROGRAMME

Friday 7th October
10.00 – 12.00 h
Plant tours/Company visits
12.00 – 16.00 h
Lunch + afternoon free
17.00 – 19.00 h
Guided city walking tour
19.00 – 22.00 h
Belgian Night – Canel boat and brewery tour with
dinner


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PROGRAMME

Partner/Spouse-Program
Thursday October 6th, 10.00 – 15.00 h
Walk with the chefs – visit to six different places which
excel by their good taste


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LOCATIONS

LOCATIONS


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LOCATIONS
We have chosen for Bruges,
Belgium because of the
importance of this province
for the textile industry.

The unique historical setting of Bruges contrasts very
well with the plans for the future for the textile services
and will certainly be a source of inspiration for all
participants.


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LOCATIONS

Hotel + Board of
Directors meetings

Dukes Palace
Hotel *****


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LOCATIONS

World Congress
Educational Sessions
Belfry/Belfort


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LOCATIONS

Official
reception

City Hall

Infosessies
Belfort


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LOCATIONS

Officiële
GALA
ontvangst
DINNER

Stadhuis

Infosessies
CONCERT HALL
Belfort


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LOCATIONS

GALA DINER
Belgian night
Officiële
ontvangst
CONCERTGEBOUW
Infosessies

Stadhuis

Belfort

Brewery the Half Moon


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MARKETING

Uit het verleden leren
om de
MARKETING
toekomst te definiëren


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MARKETING

Messages
- Exclusive opportunity to network with
international colleagues
- In less than 2 hours from London, Paris and
other great cities in Europe


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MARKETING

Channels
- Direct mailing with invitation
- Advertisements in the trade magazines
- E-promotion
- Social media
- Trade fairs


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STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANISATION

WTSC is a joint organization of ETSA, FBT and
TRSA.


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PARTNERS WANTED

LINK YOUR NAME WITH THIS
UNIQUE EVENT
 UNIEKE
Maximaal EVENEMENT
2

 Exclusiviteit binnen het product- of
dienstensegment (chemie, uitrusting,
machines, textiel…)

 Sponsorbedrag: € 15.000


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PARTNERS WANTED

ALL PARTICIPANTS OF WTSC PAY A REGISTRATION FEE AND
TAKE CARE THEMSELVES OF COSTS OF TRANSFER AND
OVERNIGHT STAY.
DUE TO THE HIGH QUALITY LEVEL OF BOTH THE
LOCATIONS, THE SPEAKERS AND ALL FRINGE ACTIVITIES,
WE CANNOT ORGANIZE THIS EVENT WITHOUT THE HIGHLY
APPRECIATED FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF A LIMITED NUMBER
OF PARTNERS.
WE THEREFORE ELABORATED A NUMBER OF FORMULAS
WHICH PERHAPS WILL BE OF INTEREST FOR YOU.


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EVENT PARTNER

Package 1: Event Partner
 Maximum 2 !
 Exclusivity within the segment of
products or services (chemicals,
equipment, machinery, textiles,…)

 Sponsor amount: € 14 000


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EVENT PARTNER

Return Event Partner
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4 complimentary World Congress registrations
Attendee list provided before and after event
Top-tier logo recognition in all event promotional
materials (print, web, email blast)
Top-tier logo recognition on signage at World Congress
Podium recognition at opening session
Reserved table in premier location at Gala Dinner (tickets
not included)
Possible introduction of speaker
Opportunity to provide promotional materials in event
tote-bags


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KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR

Package 2: Keynote
Speaker Sponsor
 Maximum 2
 Sponsor amount: € 9 500


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KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR

Return Keynote Speaker Sponsor
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2 complimentary World Congress registrations
Attendee list provided before and after event
Top-tier logo recognition in all event promotional materials
(print, web, email blast)
Recognition of the company logo during the Keynote speech
Logo recognition during the opening session
Reserved table on a central spot during the Gala Dinner
(tickets not included)
Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
Opportunity to provide promotional materials in event tote bags


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GOLD SPONSOR

Package 3: GOLD Sponsor

 Maximum 10
 No exclusivity within the segment
of products or services (chemicals,
equipment, machinery, textiles…)

 Sponsor amount: € 7 000


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GOLD SPONSOR

Return Gold Sponsor
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2 complimentary World Congress registrations
Attendee list provided before and after event
Recognition in all event promotional materials (prints, web,
email blast)
Logo recognition on signage at one of the following events:
Welcome Reception – Lunch – Breaks – Closing dinner
Opportunity to provide promotional materials in event totebags.


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PARTNERS WANTED

All amounts mentioned above are excluding VAT
You will receive an invoice from us for the sponsored amount.
At agreement we shall draw up a partnership contract in which all engagements are
established in detail.

 Maximaal 2
 Exclusiviteit binnen het product- of
dienstensegment (chemie, uitrusting,
machines, textiel…)

 Sponsorbedrag: € 15.000


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We sincerely hope that with this sponsorship dossier we have been able to
arouse your enthusiasm fort his exclusive event in our own country. We are
convinced that this will be a gigantic opportunity for our partner-sponsors to
establish contacts with decision-makers from the major players in the market
in which you also participate.
We gladly make an appointment with you to discuss on the details and the
possibilities of a potential collaboration.

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today