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 NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT 
 
WTO OPEN DAY "MERCI GENÈVE" 
 
14 June 2015 
 
 This note is to inform delegations about the initial programme and logistical matters relating 
to the WTO Open Day that will take place on Su nday, 14 June 2015.  It includes a registration 
form for those interested in contributing to the Open Day activities by setting up a national stand.  
 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.  
 
            Previous WTO Open Days were  very successful and hugely popular among the Geneva 
people.  To a large extent, this was because of the presence and active participation of WTO 
delegations.  We hope we can count on you again to make "Merci Genève" a pleasant and 
memorable day.  National Stands 
 
 If your delegation is interested in setting up a national stand to make available to the public some of your national food and drinks or typica l products, please note the following information. 
 
1. What the WTO will provide 
 The WTO will set up a covered food stand area behind the building on the lake side where 
delegations will be able to set up their stalls and a covered eating area, with tables and benches. 
  The following facilities w ill be at your disposal: 
 
 tables for delegations (200 x 80 cm) in the covered national food stand area; 
 a plug for one power connection per stand; 
 disposable plates, cups, forks, knives and spoons; 
 tablecloths and napkins. 
 
In addition, the WTO will provide: 
 
 one common ice machine; 
 a stand with cold refreshments; 
 a stand with water and coffee. 
 
2. What participating delegations need to 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; 
 national products. 
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  If you are interested in setting up a nati onal food stand please fill out the attached 
registration form and return it by e-mail to: openday2015@wto.org  by Friday, 15 May 2015.  
 
 If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Mrs. Dana Bajjali (022 739 60 14) or Mrs. Anoush der Boghossian (022 739 50 75), e-mail:  openday2015@wto.org , from the 
Information and External Relations Division.  
  Programme outline 
 
 10:00 Welcome Address and Opening Ceremony 
 
Thank you Award: the Director-General will present awards to thank colleagues from different local institutions for helping the WTO members 
and WTO staff do their job.  
 11:00  Guided tours of the WTO building and artworks (every half hour, each tour 
lasts one hour minimum). 
 
What to do and see at the WTO? 
 
Cinema room: visitors will be invited to discover the WTO through films.  
 Exhibitions: the history of the WTO building; the WTO rules-based system; 
the dispute settlement system, in addition to a virtual exhibit showing 
images and videos on the work of the WTO.   National food stands, organized by the WTO Members, will be set up on the 
terrace of the lake-side of the WTO building. Food and drinks will be 
available throughout the day.  
WTO stalls with food and beverages contributed by WTO staff members. 
 There will be kids' activities and music throughout the day. 
 
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OPEN DAY 2015 
REGISTRATION FORM FOR DELEGATIONS INTERESTED IN SETTING UP A NATIONAL STAND 
 
Contact Details 
 
Mission:   ____________________________________________________________________________  
 
Name of the Delegation Coordinator for setting up the national stand:  Mr, Ms  
 
Family Name:   __________________________  First (Given) Name:   __________________________  
 
Telephone:   ____________________________  Mobile:   ____________________________________   Fax:   _______________________________________________________________________________  
 
E-mail:   _____________________________________________________________________________  
 
 National Stand Information 
 
 
Indicate what kind of electrical appliance( s ) you plan on bringi ng (if any):   _______________________  
 
Please provide an indication of the quanti ty 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:   ________________  
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
 
  ___________________________________________________________________________________  
Please send the filled out re gistration form by e-mail to: 
openday2015@wto.org 
 
 
 
 
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