WT/INF/236  
 
   15 April 2024  
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  Original: English  
 
 
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT  
WTO OPEN DAY  
9 June 2024  
This note is to inform delegations about the initial programme and logistical matters relating 
to the WTO Open Day and WTO Market that will take place on Sunday, 9  June 2024.  
 
We expect this family -oriented event to draw an approximate number of 3,000  visitors 
throughout the day, including local residents, WTO Members and staff as well as the Geneva 
international community. The event is an opportunity for the public to visit the ho me of the WTO, to 
learn more about the work of the organization and its staff, and to discover the works of art in the 
WTO's headquarters in Geneva . 
 
A novel feature of this year's Open Day is the inclusion of a WTO market setup in the Atrium, 
allowing WTO  members to exhibit and sell local products and crafts. This initiative aims to enrich the 
WTO community's cultural exchange and provide members with a platform to showcase their 
national heritage. This will be complimentary to the International Buffet of food and drinks 
traditionally offered or sold on the lakeside terrace.  
 
WTO Members can choose to participate either in the International Buffet, or the WTO Market, 
or both. A registration form is enclosed for Members interested in contributing to the Ope n Day 
activities. Deadline for submitting the registration is 8 May 2024 .  
 
Proceeds from sales, including food and items, will be donated to a local Geneva charity, 
underscoring our commitment to giving back to the community that hosts us.  
 
Please note t hat an information session is scheduled on 25 April at 15:00 in Room E 
to address any additional questions that members may have.  
 
1  International buffet – Lakeside Terrace  
If your delegation is interested in setting up a national stand to make available or sell to the 
public some of your national food and drinks, please note that the WTO will set up a covered food 
stand area behind the building on the lake side park where delegations will be able to set up their 
stalls in a covered eating area, with tables and benches.  
 
1.1  Items provided by the WTO  
• Two tables for delegations (200 x 80 cm) in the covered national food stand area; 
one for display of food and drinks and the other in the back for use by the mission 
personnel;  
• a plug for one power conne ction per stand;  
• recyclable plates, cups, forks, knives and spoons;  
• tablecloths and napkins;  
• one common ice machine stand with cold refreshments, water and coffee.  
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  1.2  What participating delegations can bring:  
• A selection of national food and beverages which  can include cold dish(es), warm 
dish(es) and dessert;  
• small devices for warming food, preferably non -electrical.  
 
2  WTO M arket  – Atrium  
If your delegation is interested in setting up a stand at the Market in the WTO building, to 
showcase your national heritage and offer or sell national products, such as handicrafts, typical of 
your country, please note the following information:  
 
2.1  Items provided by the WTO:  
• One table (160 x 80 cm) or two tables (140 x 80 cm), subject to availability;  
• Two chairs ; 
• Visual branding;  
• A socket for an electrical connection.  
 
The WTO reserves the right to exclude on the day of the event any item that does not comply 
with the above guidelines or is not announced at the time of registration. Please note that equipment 
with a live flame and sharp objects are not allowed.  
Interest ed delegations need to fill in the enclosed form and return it by e -mail to: 
openday@wto.org  by Wednesday, 8 May 2024 . 
 
Programme outline  
10:00  Opening Ceremony  
  
11:00  Guided tours of the WTO building and artworks  
 
 Exhibitions  
 
 Cinema room: visitors will be invited to discover the WTO through films  
 
 National food stands, organized by the WTO Members, will be set up on 
the terrace of the lake -side of the WTO building. WTO Market will be set 
up in the Atrium  
 
 There will be kids' activities and music throughout the day  
  
17:00  End 
 
 
For any questions or suggestions please contact Mrs. Dana Bajjali (022 739 60 14), e -mail: 
openday@wto.org , from the Information and External Relations Division.  
 
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  OPEN DAY 2024  
Registration form for delegations interested in participating in 
the International Buffet or WTO Market  
Mission Contact Details  
 
Mission:   ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________   
 
Name of the Delegation Coordinator for setting up the national stand:   
Family Name:   __________________________   First (Given) Name:   _________________________   
 
Telephone:   ____________________________   Mobile:   ________________________________ ___  
 
E-mail:   ________________________________ ________________________________ ___________   
 
Please fill in the part below that applies to your delegation's participation   
International Buffet Information  
 
Indicate what kind of electrical appliance(s ) you plan on bringing (if any):   ______________________   
 
Please provide an indication of the quantity and type of food you will provide:  
 
Cold plate(s):   ________________________________ ________________________________ ______   
 
Warm plate(s):   ________________________________ ________________________________ _____   
 
Dessert(s):   ________________________________ ________________________________ ________   
 
Please indicate if you plan on providing national beverages.  If, so please list them:   _______________   
 
_____________________________ _________________________________________________________  
WTO Market  
 
Type of products to be displayed  
 Quantity (indicative)  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Furniture  : 
Number of tables needed:  1    2  
 
Number of Chairs needed :     1   2   3 
 
Stand set up:  
Friday (9h -13h)     Friday (14h -18h)  
 
Sunday  (8h-9h30)    
 
Clearance  : 
Sunday  (17h-19h)     Monday (9h -13h)  
 
 
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