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Hosting of the 59 th World Statistics Congress of the International Statistical Institute in Hong Kong in 2013. Census and Statistics Department Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region July 2010. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Local Organising Committee (LOC).
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Hosting of the 59th World Statistics Congress of the International Statistical Institute in Hong Kong in 2013 Census and Statistics Department Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region July 2010
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.
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.
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)
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) .
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Grand Hall (3880 m2) 1. Opening ceremony; 2. Congress dinner Grand Foyer (2094 m2) 1. Registration; 2. Welcome reception • Convention Hall and Theatres • 1. Administrative and scientific meetings • 2. 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; and • 2. Coffee/Tea corner • Theatre Foyer (457 m2) • 1. Registration counters and help desk; • 2. Cyber Centre I Meeting rooms S221-230, 421, 423-430 1. 1 (Rm S221) to be partitioned into 15 temporary offices of 15 parties respectively; 2. 3 (Rms S229, 230 and 430) to be used as temporary offices of 3 parties respectively; 3. 1 (Rm S429) for Cyber Centre II; and 4. Administrative meetings and scientific meetings (except S221, 229, 230, 429 and 430) Hall3G (min.2000 m2) 1. Networking area; 2. Poster session; and 3. Coffee/Tea corner
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).
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.
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.
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.
Website of the 59th ISI WSC • An event website has been developed to introduce the 59th ISI WSC: www.isi2013.hk
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.
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?
Theme of the 59th ISI WSC • Programme relating to the Theme will be spread over two days instead of one.
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. .
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.
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.
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
