We are thrilled to announce the inaugural CPaaS Acceleration Alliance Summit, taking place in the vibrant city of Amsterdam in September 2023. This three-day event is designed to bring together the best and brightest minds in the telecoms industry to explore the latest trends and developments in the world of programmable telecoms.

The CPaaS Acceleration Summit Amsterdam promises to be a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of programmable telecoms. Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in multiple stages, keynote speeches, panel sessions and engaging workshops, all focused on exploring the cutting-edge trends and technologies that are shaping the industry.

We also have arranged a great evening program for those who wish to mingle some more and enjoy a little bit of our great city! Make sure to reserve your spot!

Event Description

During the 3 days of the event, the expo space will be the networking, coffee, lunch area where people get together to share, learn and be inspired.

Key Contacts

Event Manager Laila van Hooff is your point of contact for all logistics related to CASA23. You can reach her through email laila@cpaasaa.com and/or by phone at +31629022802.

For information about the program or sponsorships, feel free to reach out to Rob Kurver, rob@cpaasaa.com.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorship opportunities/details can be found at the following page: https://cpaasaa.com/casa23-sponsorship.

Media Kit

We have prepared a media kit with banners and invites for marketing and are happy to accommodate special requests.

Venue details

CASA23 will take place at the Royal Institute for the Tropics (www.kit.nl), based at a national heritage site in Amsterdam. KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise, education and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. Sponsors will be placed in the Marble Hall, which is 295 m2 and has a phenomenal atmosphere. We can provide tables, tv screens and there is a wifi network available. There will be break-out sessions in two other grand rooms and the main stage is in the Queen Maxima hall.

There is no opportunity to use backdrops because of the historic nature of the building, however a table will be provided and banners can be (carefully) placed.

Sponsor/presentation materials can be shipped max one week prior to the event to the following address:

KIT Conferences & Events
CASA23, 18/19/20 september
Attn to: Laila van Hooff
Mauritskade 63
1092 AD Amsterdam

Setup

Setup will be Monday morning September 18, from 11:30 to 12:30. Please enter at main entrance at Mauritskade 63. The expo layout will be provided beforehand, and our team will be there to assist.

Please be aware that due to the historic venue and nature of the building there are very specific rules about your set up:

There can be no use of nails, duct-tape and/or stapling.
Tables, chairs, and other goods must be lifted when replaced.
Heavy materials must be lifted with at least two persons.
Furniture, show panels, and other materials placed on the floor must be provided with adequate protection, such as felt caps.
No heavy transportation is allowed on floors and stairs.
The use of wheeled trolleys, platform trailers are only permitted with rubber/plastic wheels to prevent damage to the floors.
Do not place materials against walls and columns, not even during construction and dismantling.
It is not allowed to stick or paste posters or such on the walls or pillars.

Power supplies will be made available for all participants, TV screens can be arranged at additional costs, please ask in advance if you wish to hire a TV screen on a stand.

Safety

During the setting up and breaking down of an event, the security, technician, and supervisor are responsible for the safety. Some important attention points regarding safety are; constructing cords and cables in a trip safe manner, do not use unsafe equipment, cords, and cables, and do provide felt under objects.

Dismantling

The standard dismantling time for an event in the rooms is one hour, and should be done immediately after the closing of CASA23 on Tuesday or Wednesday (for members) afternoon.

Like with the set up the same cautious rules apply with dismantling your booth/tables.

Parking

There are no parking spaces available on the location itself and Amsterdam is not known for it’s car friendliness, so please use public transportation or Uber as much as possible.

If you must come by car, parking is available at Q-Park Oostpoort:

Q-Park
Polderweg 92
1093 PK Amsterdam

From this parking garage you can take tram 19 and you will arrive at our event site in two stops.

If Q-Park is no longer available, alternative parking is near the Zoo:

Amsterdam Zoo Artis
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
1018 CZ Amsterdam

Hotels

Amsterdam has plenty of hotels and here are some suggestions: https://casa23.amsterdam/2023/07/10/ample-accommodation-choices-for-casa23-attendees-in-vibrant-amsterdam/.

Beware that September is a popular and busy month in Amsterdam, so make sure to make arrangements for your team asap!

Artwork & Branding Guidelines

Due to the monumental status of the building, it is not allowed to nail, staple, screw, paint, paste, or glue in and to the building. It is also not allowed to secure materials to the walls, pillars ceilings, windows, and doors with tape. The use of nichiban NT116 tape is allowed for use on the floors.

Details of the KIT House Rules can be found here.

WiFi

High quality WiFi will be available. Details will follow.

Sponsor Manual