Orientation for
TIC Americas Finalists
One Month to Guatemala
OBJECTIVES
1. International Visibility
TIC Americas 2013 Expo with presence by Media, Partners,
Government Officials and International Guests
2. Business Development
Entrepreneurship Clinics
3. Seed Capital & Investment
Award Ceremony, Networking
EN ROUTE TO THE FINALS
1. Follow up with finalists
2. Logistics
Travel, Accommodation, Expo Set Up
3. Finals agenda
Presentation to the judges, Plenary and Networking
sessions, Awards Ceremony
4. Tips
General tips
FOLLOW UP
Advice to improve your presentations and share tips
for the finals
- Ongoing through May, 2013
- Coaching will be provided by local specialists.
LOGISTICS
a. Travel
- Electronic Tickets will be sent 2 weeks prior to the finals
- Be at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight
- Take travel documents with you (Passport)
- Bring the Notification Letter provided by YABT
- Identify a YABT rep. at the airport in Guatemala
- Round transportation Airport-Antigua is included
LOGISTICS
b. Accommodation
- Hotel Soleil Antigua
- Shared room with another finalists (same gender)
- Additional team members travelling please notify
the YABT team no later than May 15th
LOGISTICS
c. Booth Set Up
- 1 table (approx 1x1.75 m)
- 1 banner with the Team Name (1x2 m)
- 2 chairs
- Power suppliers (110 V)
- WiFi
AGENDA
June 1
-
Arrivals all day
Booth set-up all day
Welcome session for finalists
Agenda briefing (TBA)
AGENDA
June 2
June 3
- Inauguration
- Expo Tour (Judges)
Evaluations for T&I finalists
- Opening
- Expo Tour (Judges)
Evaluations for EC & TG finalists
EC (English/Spanish/Portuguese) TG (Spanish)
(English)
- Plenary sessions
Official Opening Ceremony
-
Elevator Pitch presentations
Youth Dialogue
VIPs and Media Expo Tour
Closing and Awards Ceremony
AGENDA
5 min - Team set-up and business plan distribution
10 min - Judges review Project Plans
10 min - Presentation of Project Plan, starting with EP
3 min - Promotional Video/Materials
10 min - Q&A Session
38
min
• A maximum of 2 members
• Laptop, projector, screen and wifi
AGENDA
June 4
-
Departures
Transportation Antigua-Airport is included
Each participant is responsible to be at the
boarding gate on time
Make sure to pack all your belongings
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go with my family or friend?
Yes, they can accompany you to the activities open to the public: the Expo and
the Plenary Sessions. Note: YABT will not cover costs, additional team
member must come up with own means to cover all associated expenses.
Can I share the hotel room with another member of my
team?
You will be staying in a shared room with another finalist (same gender). In the
Participants Manual you will find information regarding accomodation options in
Antigua, Guatemala. Please advise YABT staff if other team members will be
accompanying you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the itinerary of my flight?
YABT will not cover any expenses incurred in relation to itinerary changes.
Remember, your participation is required from June 1-4, 2013.
Should I print extra copies of my business plan?
You will require 5 copies of your business plan for the evaluations. We
recommend that you bring extra copies for the Expo, but exercise caution
regarding distribution and intellectual property.
Tips
Production Line
Tips
Attire
Tips
Infographs
Tips
Technical
Presentation
Tips
Visual support
Tips
Packaging
More Information:
Email: rodrigo.silva@yabt.net
Tel: +1 202 370 9776