Hosting of the 59th World Statistics Congress of the International Statistical Institute

in Hong Kong in 2013

Census and Statistics DepartmentGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

July 2010

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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Local Organising Committee (LOC)

The LOC has been set up for overseeing planning and conduct of the 59th ISI WSC.

Comprises senior officials from C&SD and the Information Services Department, academics from local universities, representatives from HK Statistical Society, HK Tourism Board and private sector.

Chaired by Mr. FUNG Hing-wang, the Commissioner for Census and Statistics of the HKSAR Government.

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Local Programme Committee (LPC)

The LPC has also been set up for cooperating with the ISI Programme Committee to develop the Scientific Programme of the 59th ISI WSC.

Chaired by Prof. NG Kai-wang, the Head of Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, the University of Hong Kong.

Comprises academics in statistical field from local universities in Hong Kong.

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Visit of the ISI Delegation to Hong Kong 29 April – 1 May 2010 Meetings with C&SD, Local Organising Committee and

Local Programme Committee, and site visit to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)

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Key facts about the 59th ISI WSC

Main organiser : C&SD

Duration : 25 (Sun) to 30 (Fri) August 2013 (total 6 days)

Venue : Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Expected attendance: 2 500 delegates + 300 accompanying persons

Special feature : Virtual participation (through internet webcasting)

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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Meeting rooms S221-230, 421, 423-4301. 1 (Rm S221) to be partitioned into 15 temporary offices of 15 parties resp

ectively;2. 3 (Rms S229, 230 and 430) to be use

d as temporary offices of 3 parties respectively;

3. 1 (Rm S429) for Cyber Centre II; and4. Administrative meetings and scientific

meetings (except S221, 229, 230, 429 and 430)

Grand Foyer(2094 m2)1. Registration; 2. Welcome reception

Grand Hall (3880 m2)1. Opening ceremony; 2. Congress dinner

Convention Hall and Theatres1. Administrative and scientific meetings2. ISI President Invited Meetings,3. ISI General Assembly; and 4. Closing ceremony(may also be venues for Short Courses

before the conference)

Convention Foyer (1740 m2)1. Exhibition; and2. Coffee/Tea corner

Theatre Foyer (457 m2)1. Registration counters and help desk;2. Cyber Centre I

Hall3G (min.2000 m2)1. Networking area; 2. Poster session; and 3. Coffee/Tea corner

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Tentative Programme of the 59th ISI WSC

Notes:(1) Maximum no. of administrative meetings = 10 sessions x 19 rooms = 190 meetings.(2) Maximum no. of scientific meetings = 12 sessions x 19 rooms = 228 meetings.(3) Social functions included in the registration fee.(4) Optional social function to be charged on a self-finance basis.(5) By invitation only (mainly key persons of ISI and heads of National Statistical Offices).

24 August 25 August 26 August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30 August

7:30 – 9:00 Set up Administrative Meetings(1)

9:00 – 11:15 Registration Scientific Meetings(2) ISI President’s Invited Paper

Session

Scientific Meetings(2)

11:15 – 13:00 Administrative Meetings(1)

13:00 – 14:30 Registration Scientific Meetings(2)

14:30 – 15:15 Opening ceremony15:30 – 16:00 Scientific Meetings(2) ISI General

AssemblyClosing

Ceremony16:00 – 17:45 Welcome Reception(3)

Hong Kong Night(4)

VIP Dinner(5) Congress Dinner(3)

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Budget of the 59th ISI WSC

Approval on the financial commitments for covering the net expenditure of the 59th ISI WSC has been sought from the HKSAR Government.

Total Income (US$Mn) 1.3 Registration fees 1.1

Exhibition charges 0.1

Sponsorship 0.1

Total Expenditure (US$Mn) 3.3 Venue and equipment 0.6

IT and communications 0.2

Management and general organising costs

0.4

Printing and publicity 0.4

Hospitality functions 0.7

Others 1.0

Net Expenditure (US$Mn) 2.0

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Preliminary proposal on registration fees

To avoid effect of exchange rate fluctuation on our budget, we propose to denominate the registration fees in US Dollar.

A detailed scheme of registration fees for other types of participants and at normal rates will be worked out later.

Early-bird rateOn-site participation(Members of ISI and ISI Sections)

350 Euros[US$480]

Accompanying persons 190 Euros[US$260]

Virtual participation 35 Euros[US$48]

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Preparation in Progress

Arrangement is in progress to select a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) for providing support in organising the 59th ISI WSC.

Preparation for the publicity activities and presentation on stage during the 58th WSC in Dublin for introducing Hong Kong and the 59th ISI WSC will be launched soon.

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Website of the 59th ISI WSC An event website has been developed to introduce the

59th ISI WSC: www.isi2013.hk

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Virtual Participation

The 59th ISI WSC will be the first ISI WSC which offers the option of virtual participation.

It is planned that a webcasting system will be set up to support real-time participation of a number of selected meetings via the Internet.

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Sponsorship arrangement Commercial sponsorship

For selected social functions Sources: private / commercial organisations

Sponsorship for participants of developing countries Subsidies for covering registration fees /

traveling expenses / subsistence allowance of some participants of developing countries

Sources: private / commercial organisations, international organisations, local foundations

Any suggestions on the potential sponsors?

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Theme of the 59th ISI WSC

Programme relating to the Theme will be spread over two days instead of one.

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Theme of the 59th ISI WSC (Cont’d)

We may consider organising a Young Statistician Award Competition before the 59th ISI WSC. Winning awardees may be subsidised to attend the 59th ISI WSC and present their papers there.

To encourage more participation, a special rate of registration fee may also be offered to participants aged under 35.

More advices and suggestions on the programme are welcome.

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IT system supporting the 59th ISI WSC

An online IT system will be set up for supporting registration of participants, submission of paper and abstract management via the Internet.

We are now searching for a coherent and effective system in the market which could meet the requirements of the 59th ISI WSC.

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Short Courses and Satellite Meetings

Similar to the past ISI WSCs, short courses / satellite meetings may be arranged before and after the 59th ISI WSC to provide opportunities for enhancing statistical development and collaboration.

The LOC may provide assistance to organisers in approaching potential hosts of the short courses / satellite meetings in countries / cities nearby.

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Potential Hosts of Short Courses and Satellite Meetings (Cont’d)

Places in the mainland of China, such as: Traditional

metropolitans, e.g. Shanghai, Beijing

Historic/cultural cities, e.g. Xi’an, Chongqing

Fast growing economic regions, e.g. Shenzhen and Guangzhou

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Potential Venues for Satellite Meetings

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Beijing - Great Wall

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Beijing - Forbidden City(Palace Museum)

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Beijing - Temple of Heaven

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Beijing - Ming Tombs

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Shanghai - The Bund

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Shanghai - Jade Buddha Temple

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Shenzhen - City View

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Shenzhen - Xin Old City

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Xian - Terracotta Warriors and Horses

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Xian - Bell Tower & Drum Tower

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Xian - Mt. Huashan

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Chongqing - The Three Gorges

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Chongqing - Dazu Rock Carvings

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Macao - Casinos

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Macao - Ruins of St. Paul's

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Thank you!