Welcome Reception

Farnborough International Ltd are delighted to announce that the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2010 Welcome Reception will be held on the first night of the show - Monday 19th July 2010.

The Welcome Reception is the most prestigious of its kind and is second to none. It's stature as THE most important event during the Farnborough week, exclusively attended by key industry senior level figures, international delegations and exhibitors, has marked it as a must attend event and an unparalleled networking opportunity.

This year, the Welcome Reception is held at the iconic and elegant Natural History Museum in London. The vast frame of the Diplodocus skeleton which dominates the central Hall will provide the ideal setting for you to make contact with the aerospace industry.

The Farnborough International Airshow 2010 Welcome Reception will be held from 19.00 to 21.00 hrs. To allow exhibitors plenty of time to prepare for this major gathering the Monday opening times for the Farnborough International Airshow will be from 1000hrs to 1600hrs.

Tickets will be sold at £100 + vat each and will be available exclusively to exhibitors at the Farnborough International Airshow. Tickets are available to purchase now and through the online Exhibitor booking system using the normal user name and password. SOLD OUT.

Accenture is the exclusive sponsor of the Welcome Reception. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company that has teamed with the world's top aerospace and defence companies for more than two decades to drive profitable results.

AVIATION WEEK's 2010 John Curtis Sword Award will be presented to Air Marshal T M (Timo) Anderson on Monday, July 19th at 7:45pm at the Farnborough International Airshow Official Welcome Reception. Air Marshal T M (Timo) Anderson will be recognized for his significant service and contribution to Anglo-American aerospace, in particular for helping to develop the Royal Air Force's strategy and capabilities to provide a force capable of operation alongside the United States. The John Curtis Sword Awards honors John Curtis, the former Marketing Director of Aviation Week & Space Technology in the United Kingdom. AW&ST established the award to remember Curtis' sprit and vision.

For further information, please contact Michelle Clover or Hazel Cooper
Email: michelle.clover@farnborough.com or hazel.cooper@farnborough.com
Tel: +44 (0)1252 532800