About the conference

Second International Conference on life support systems of aquariums and pools for Animals

«Vodyanoy – 2021»

"Vodyanoy - the owner of waters in Slavic mythology.
Vodyanoy graze at the bottom of the rivers and lakes
of the cows - catfishes, carps, breams and other fish.
Orders mermaids, undines, water inhabitants.
More often he kind but sometimes wears out on
a bottom of some stood gaping person that
it entertained him. Lives more often in
whirlpools, likes to lodge under a water-mill."

We invite you to take part in the Second International Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» on life support systems for aquariums and pools for animals. The Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» will be held from the 6th to the 8th of October 2020 in Lazarevskoe district of Sochi.

The conference is held by Dolphinarium “Morskaya Zvezda” (Lazarevskoe) and the Group of Companies “Niagara” (St. Petersburg) together with the Euro-Asian Regional Associationof Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA) and the Union of Zoos and Aquariums of Russia (SOZAR).

About results of a Conference “Vodyanoy 2019”

The conference “Vodyanoy 2019” was from the 2nd to the 4th of October 2019 in the conference centre «Marins Park Hotel Sochi» in Sochi and attended by 62 participants from Smilde (Netherlands) to Vladivostok (Russia) and from Tyumen (Russia) to Tashkent and Dubai, representatives of 6 countries - Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Germany, Netherlands and UAE.

The conference heard 19 presentations with main themes:

Moral and ethical issues of keeping animals in captivity, creation of comfortable habitat for animals, interaction with "greens" and animal rights activists;
Modern equipment and materials for life support systems of Russian and foreign production;
Monitoring and automation systems in public aquariums and dolphinariums;
Process theory and practice in the life support systems of public aquariums and dolphinariums;
Peculiarities of life support systems at maintenance of individual species;
Organization and interaction of technical services with other services in public aquariums and dolphinariums;
Life support systems for ponds with high biological load in zoo and public aquariums. 3 round tables were held with heated discussion of issues.

The program of the Conference “Vodyanoy 2019” included a visit to 2 public aquariums and 2 dolphinariums with excursions to the premises of the LSS and exposition zones, and in the dolphinariums also a view of magnificent shows!

On Conference “Vodyanoy 2021”

Discussion of the matters and problems related to the selection of equipment, technologies and methods of cleaning and disinfecting water in water treatment and life support systems of the design, construction and operation of large-sized aquariums, seaquariums, dolphinariums and enclosures for the maintenance of marine mammals, crocodiles and other reptiles, polar bears, hippos, otters and other animals that spend the biggest part of their lives in water is in the planning stage.

The organization and program of the Conference “Vodyanoy 2021” is aimed at combining efforts, sharing experience and findings of a study of leading experts in the sphere of water treatment and life support systems. The conference will become a platform for presenting and discussing innovations, trends, last issues, practical problems and solutions, establishing of business contacts, and promoting its products.

At the Conference “Vodyanoy 2021” are invited:

managers and specialists of services for the operation of life support systems of public aquariums, seaquariums, dolphinariums, zoos with ponds for animals;
water treatment specialists, hydrochemists;
developers and designers of life support systems of aquariums and pools for animals;
manufacturers and suppliers of the equipment and materials for life support and water treatment systems;
representatives of specialized academic and educational institutions;
other concerned persons.

In the program of the conference:

Reports and roundtable discussions on the operation of life support systems for marine and limnetic aquariums, ponds for the maintenance of animals living in the aquatic habitat.

Exhibition and presentation of new equipment for life support systems, water treatment and water quality monitoring.

Visit to the dolphinarium and seaquarium with the excursion of their life support systems.

Cultural program.

You can take part in the conference as a participant, to make a presentation, rent a place for an exhibition stand to advertise your products or as a partner of the conference.

On the conference website www.vodyanoy.org you can find the information about the amount of the registration fee, board and lodging conditions, and submit an application to participation.

For participation please refer to us by phone number: +7 911 922 93 26, info@vodyanoy.org, Andrei Kochnev

The amount of the registration fee

The registration fee includes: information support during the preparation for the conference, Conference participant’s packet, participation in the Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» policy measures (meetings, roundtable discussions, workshops), Icebreaker (the welcome party), coffee breaks, visiting the exhibition, certificate of the Conference participant, the collection of writings following the results of the Conference, organizational support during the conference.

The registration fee does not include (must be paid separately): participants’ board and lodging, excursions and other events of the cultural program, the farewell party.

he size of organizational fee will be determined until March 1, 2021.

Registration

Exhibition

Within the International Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» on life support systems of aquariums and pools for keeping of animals which will take place from October 6th to October 8th, 2021 in Lazarevskoe district of Sochi, there will take place the exhibition of novelties of an inventory and materials for life support systems, water treatment and quality control of water.

Participation conditions

Cost of participation in an exhibition: will be determined until March 1, 2021.

The cost of participation in an exhibition includes:

- placement of information in the official collection of the Conference (up to 500 signs);

- copy of the official collection of the Conference;

- participation of one representative in all events of the Conference (except the actions demanding the personal invitation);

- participation in a banquet – one representative;

- not equipped exhibition area of 6 sq.m which includes: granting exhibition area; one table, two chairs, socket 220B / 1,5 of kW – 1 piece (the supply of electricity and an expense of the electric power are paid separately); all-exhibition advertizing; ensuring general protection of an exposition of an exhibition; general cleaning of the territory of an exhibition.

The organizer reserves the right to change the cost of participation in an exhibition in case of introduction new or increases in current rates of taxes and fees, change of market condition and also in other cases which are objective influencing increase in the cost of services.

Payment procedure

After filing of the application for participation in an exhibition and obtaining the account the Exhibitor makes an advance payment of 50% of the cost of participation in an exhibition within 5 bank days from the moment of drawing of the account. The complete payment for participation has to be made no later than 10 days prior to installation of an exhibition. The cost of the contract doesn't join services in transportation and an insurance of property of the Exhibitor which is located them at the stand. All expenses are assumed by the Exhibitor.

Refusal of participation

IIn case of written refusal of the Exhibitor of participation in an exhibition till August 20, 2021 to the Exhibitor 50% of the paid tools return. In case of written refusal of the Exhibitor of participation in an exhibition after August 20, 2021, the money paid by the Exhibitor doesn't return.

Offers to the pertners

The Organizing Committee of the International Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» on life support systems for aquariums and pools for animals invites manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and materials for life support systems and other organizations to participate in the partner support of the Conference.

Any Russian and foreign legal entities and individuals, who share the goals and objectives of the Conference «Vodyanoy – 2021» and who have contributed to its organization and holding can become partners of the Conference. The contribution can be made in the form of material, financial, technical or (as agreed) other support in accordance with the terms of an agreement being concluded.

Depending on the amount of partner support provided, the Conference Partners get the status:

MEGA-PARTNER

Partner fee from 170,000 RUB (2,000 EUR or 2,300 USD)

Partner Package includes:

1. Granting the status of a conference Mega-Partner with the issuance of a corresponding certificate.
2. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Mega-Partner company on the conference website with an indication of the category of partnership and with an active link to the company’s current web page.
3. Provision of exhibition space or Mega-Partner Zone in the exhibition area of up to 12 sq.m. (prime choice).
4. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Mega-Partner company with the category of partnership in advertising and informational materials of the conference, information letters, press releases, reports of the Conference Organizing Committee in the media before, during and after the conference.
5. Placement of two advertising banners of a Mega-Partner company at the conference venue for the period of the conference.
6. Speech of welcome of a representative of a Mega-Partner company to the conference participants at the opening of the conference.

7. Presentation by the representative of a Mega-Partner company in the plenary session of the conference program (up to 20 minutes).
8. Participation of 3 representatives of a Mega-Partner company in the conference without a registration fee.
9. Distribution of promotional and informational materials of a Mega-Partner company (brochures, booklets, leaflets, etc.) among the conference participants during the period of the conference.
10. Placement of advertising pages in a printed book of conference reports (2 full-color pages).
11. Placement of an advertising video of a Mega-Partner on the screen in the Conference Hall during the breaks (provided by the Partner).
12. Transfer of the representatives of a Mega-Partner from the airport / station to the conference venue and to the airport/station form the conference.
13. Participation in a special cultural immersion (3 representatives).
14. Participation in the banquet (3 representatives).

SUPER-PARTNER

Partner fee from 120,000 RUB (1,300 EUR or 1,500 USD)

Partner Package includes:

1. Granting the status of a conference Super-Partner with the issuance of a corresponding certificate
2. Provision of exhibition space or Super-Partner Zone in the exhibition area of up to 9 sq.m.
3. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Super-Partner company on the conference website with an indication of the category of partnership and with an active link to the company’s current web page.
4. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Super-Partner company with the category of partnership in advertising and informational materials of the conference, information letters, press releases, reports of the Conference Organizing Committee in the media before, during and after the conference.
5. Placement of an advertising banner of a Super-Partner company at the conference venue for the period of the conference.

6. Presentation by the representative of a Super-Partner company in the plenary session of the conference program (up to 15 minutes).
7. Participation of 2 representatives of a Super-Partner company in the conference without a registration fee.
8. Distribution of promotional and informational materials of a Super-Partner company (brochures, booklets, leaflets, etc.) among the conference participants during the period of the conference.
9. Placement of an advertising page in a printed book of conference reports (1 full-color page).
10. Transfer of the representatives of a Super-Partner from the airport / station to the conference venue and to the airport/station form the conference.
11. Participation in a special cultural immersion (2 representatives).
12. Participation in the banquet (2 representatives).

PARTNER

Partner fee from 80,000 RUB ( 1,000 EUR or 1,200 USD)

Partner Package includes:

1. Granting the status of a conference Partner.
2. Provision of exhibition space or a Partner Desk in the exhibition area of up to 6 sq.m.
3. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Partner company on the conference website with an indication of the category of partnership and with an active link to the company’s current web page.
4. Placement of a corporate name or a trademark of a Super-Partner company with the category of partnership in advertising and informational materials of the conference, information letters, press releases, reports of the Conference Organizing Committee in the media before, during and after the conference.

5. Presentation by the representative of a Partner company in the plenary session of the conference program (up to 10 minutes).
6. Distribution of promotional and informational materials in the Conference Participant Package.
7. Participation of 1 representative of a Partner company in the conference without a registration fee.
8. Participation in a special cultural immersion (1 representative).
9. Participation in the banquet (1 representative).

Additional sponsor services

We also prepared for you a number of additional sponsor services that you might be interested in. If you want to expand your partner package, we can provide you with the following services.

1. An official sponsor of Vodyanoy Party!

You can sponsor the After Party of the first day of the conference.

The party budget depends on your financial resources and is discussed with the organizers.

Benefits: Official status Sponsor of Vodyanoy Party!, a separate page in the conference brochure with information about the party and your logo, information about the party with your link on the conference website, in addition your sponsorship of Vodyanoy Party! will be indicated in press releases and announcements.

2. Sponsor of Coffee Break.

There will be several coffee breaks during the conference. You can sponsor them.

Cost and details are negotiated with the organizers.

Benefits: In addition to the main sponsorship, you get the status of a Sponsor of the coffee break.

It will be announced during the breaks, on the conference website, in the conference brochure, in addition banners with your logos and information that your company is the sponsor of the coffee break will be placed in the hall where the coffee breaks will take place, there will be additional promotional materials about the company on the tables. There is also the possibility of branding napkins and sugar stickers with your company logo. It is also possible to dress waitresses in T-shirts with your company logos.

3. Sponsor of T-shirts.

As you know, T-shirts are the most favorite souvenir of all the promotional products. Participants are happy to wear them even after the end of the conference, thereby distributing advertising about your company.

Benefits: T-shirts for the conference would have your logo, slogan, web address or any other information of your choice about your company, as well as the logo of the conference in it. T-shirts can be included in the standard package of participants.

Cost and quantity is discussed with the organizers.

4. Sponsor of badges.

Your logo will be placed in the stuffer at the back side of the badges, as well as on the ribbons of all conference participants.

Benefits: Additional promotion of your company. Badges can occasionally turn and instead of the name and surname of the participant, everyone will see your company logo.

If the above partner packages do not fully meet your wishes, we can create an individual partner package for your company, taking into account your special wishes. We are ready to provide additional information and consider all mutually beneficial offers.

WE WILL BE GLAD TO SEE YOUR COMPANY AMONG PARTNERS OF THE CONFERENCE!

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