Logistical briefing:
CDEP Ministerial
meeting
28 November 2022
13 December 2022 – Stakeholder Day
14-15 December 2022 – Ministerial Meeting
16 December 2022 – CDEP Meeting
Countdown
14 Days
Ministerial website – One stop shop for all information
https://www.oecd-events.org/digital-ministerial/
Registration information, agenda, speakers, documents & more
THIS IS A DIGITAL EVENT – so we are operating a paperless policy
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Registration
● Registration link
All Ministers, Heads of Delegation and accompanying delegates must be registered
Only register interpreters if the delegation is bringing their own to the meeting. Remember to inform the
Secretariat
Register press if they are part of the delegation
Register security if they are part of the delegation
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email. After, please create an Inwink account
The registration information is modifiable via your personal profile.
Technical questions related to registration should be addressed to:
[email protected]
Make sure to use only the registration link in the logistical note. Please register as soon as possible!!!
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Ministerial Meeting
● In-person event, remote participation is not possible
● Public sessions (13, 14 and 15 December) – broadcast live
● Listening room will be available online for the thematic panels and workshops via Inwink
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Documentation
● Ministerial documentation will be made available as soon as it is publicly released on the Ministerial
meeting website.
● Documentation for delegates, including the logistical notes and the package of documents to prepare
for the meeting will be available in the online delegates zone after logging on to the Ministerial website.
This documentation will only be made available for delegates and is considered “for official use”. It will
be removed after the meeting.
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Communications and media
Webpage - https://www.oecd-events.org/digital-ministerial
Communications and social media
Corporate OECD channels on social media - Twitter at @OECD and @OECDinnovation
#OECDdigital
Press and media participation
Registration is mandatory for accredited journalist, official photographers and press
Press will have a room in the conference venue ExpoMeloneras
Media booth will be present in the conference venue
Delegations wishing to brief national or international journalists on the CDEP Ministerial should inform
[email protected] and Catherine Bremer (
[email protected])
Press releases, Ministers’ or Heads of Delegation’ printed statements, declassified documents and information for
journalists will be posted on the OECD website
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FOUR DAYS ACROSS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN GRAN CANARIA
13 Dec: 14 Dec: 15 Dec: 16 Dec:
Stakeholder Ministerial Ministerial CDEP
day + Gala meeting first meeting last meeting for
dinner day day delegates
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Venues
13 December – Stakeholder Day
14-15 December – Ministerial Meeting
ExpoMeloneras Conference Centre
Plaza de las Convenciones, 35100 Maspalomas,
Gran Canaria, Spain
13 December – Gala Dinner
Teatro Pérez Galdós
Plaza de Stagno, 35002
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
16 December – CDEP meeting
Location - TBC
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Transportation
Gala dinner
● Location: Teatro Peréz Galdós, Plaza Stagno, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España.
● Pick-up and return transportation is arranged from the ExpoMeloneras Conference Centre for all delegates.
● We highly recommended that Ministers and Heads of delegation use this transportation provided by the host
due to the security arrangements that will be put in place.
● A bus will depart from the main entrance of the Expomeloneras conference centre (Car drop-off location).
Please arrive at 18:30 as the bus needs to leave by 18:45 at the latest .
Transfers Airport from/to Hotels – For Ministers and Heads of Delegation only
● Transportation from/to the Airport will be provided based on the flight details that you need to include in your
registration information
● ALLER - A driver will be waiting for you upon exiting the secure arrivals terminal of Gran Canaria airport with
the name of your country or international organization. We are unable to inform you about number plates or
names of the drivers as this information may continuously change depending on needs.
● RETURN - A driver will be waiting for you in the entrance on your Hotel.
● The vehicles have maximum capacity of 3 passengers (Ministers and Heads of Delegation plus two
people).
● For questions and confirmations about the transfers, please contact
[email protected]
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ACCOMMODATION - 5-minute walking distance from ExpoMeloneras
Bookings must be made by 30 November -
[email protected]
More information, including rates is available on the Ministerial meeting website
Hotel Lopesan Villa del Conde
Hotel Lopesan Baobab
Hotel Lopesan Faro Collection
Hotel Lopesan Costa Meloneras
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Conference venue – layout
VIP
Lounge
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Rooms and seating arrangements
GROUP PHOTO (Entrance of the ExpoMeloneras conference centre)
• A group photo of the Ministers and Heads of Delegation who are participating in the Ministerial meeting will be taken from 15:15-15:30
on 14 December. This photo will be taken at the entrance of the ExpoMeloneras Conference Centre. Protocol will facilitate the photo.
• The group picture will be shared after the event online.
LISTENING ROOM (Room 4)
• A listening room with audio and video transmission will be set up in Room 4 of the Conference Centre for delegates who cannot enter
the rooms during the parallel sessions only.
• Wednesday 14 December from 17:15-18:30 - Please note that exceptionally, there will not be a listening room during this time.
Delegates can follow the sessions via their personal devices by logging into the Ministerial website.
VIP LOUNGE
• Ministers and Heads of Delegation will have access to a VIP lounge. Due to space restrictions, they can be accompanied in this room
by one person only.
• Access will be granted using their ministerial pin. Access will be granted to a plus one using the floater badge.
PRESS CONFERENCE (Room 2)
• All delegates will be able to join the press conference at the end of the Ministerial meeting.
• Please register all media delegates in the Ministerial webpage
BILATERAL MEETING ROOMS
• A limited number of bilateral meeting rooms will be available for Delegations. Please email
[email protected] to reserve a
room.
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Seating plans
Please note seating plans will be implemented based on the information provided by delegations in the
registration forms – please pay particular attention to this !
The opening (panels, • Reserved seats for Minister(s) and Heads of Delegation
launches and the panel of • Reserved seats for +2
digital rights) and closing • Some additional free seating available
events
The thematic panels and • Reserved seats for Minister(s) and Heads of Delegation +1
workshops (parallel • Some additional free seating available
sessions of the Ministerial • Listening room available
meeting)
• Restricted to Ministers and HoDs + 1
Lunches • Assigned seating only (no free seating)
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Receptions
Please complete the logistical form to provide information about the receptions
13 December • Open for all delegates of Members and invited non-Members, IOs and stakeholders, and
stakeholder day speakers
Cocktail reception hosted by • Location: Hotel Lopesan Villa del Conde
BIAC • Time: 18:30
13 December • Minister(s) or Head(s) of Delegation only
Dinner hosted by His Majesty • Location: Teatro Pérez Galdós
• Time: 20:00 (18:45 bus departure)
the King of Spain
14 December • Open for all delegates of Members and invited non-Members, IOs and stakeholders
• Location: Hotel Lopesan BaoBab
Cocktail reception • Time: 18:45
14 December • Ministers and Heads of Delegation +1
• Location: Hotel Lopesan BaoBab
Ministerial Dinner • Time: 20:00
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Badges
● Advanced collection of Ministerial pins and badges will take place on Monday 12 December, 16:00
– 18:00 at the entrance of the ExpoMeloneras conference centre.
● Badges can also be collected on 13, 14 and 15 November from 8.00 am.
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Badges
MINISTER OR HEAD OF DELEGATION
BADGES
Ministerial Ministerial Floater Media Staff Public Stakeholder
delegate Speaker Badge badge badge Participant Day
badge Speaker
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Badges
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Other information
INTEPRETATION
● Simultaneous interpretation (French, English and Spanish) will be provided for all sessions on 14
and 15 December.
● Should delegations wish to organise interpretation to/from other languages, bring their own
interpreters or organise simultaneous or consecutive interpretation for bilateral meetings, they should
contact Mr. Olivier Pean (
[email protected]) and inform
[email protected] as soon
as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
● The cost of interpretation in languages other than English, French and Spanish is to be borne by the
country (or countries) requesting the service.
INTERVENTIONS AND STATEMENTS
● Ministers and Heads of Delegation who wish to provide written statements are invited to send them in
Word to
[email protected]. All statements should clearly state the country, name of
Minister and the agenda item to which they refer.
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Key dates and deadlines
Please register as soon as possible and no later than 5 December
○ Include all the requested information as comprehensively as possible:
■ Airport transfers for Heads of delegation – Flights information is crucial
■ Be accurate when selecting the sessions (specially parallel sessions) – the seating
plan will be based on this information
Please reserve your delegation’s accommodation by 30 November -
[email protected]
Complete the logistical form available on the logistical note by 5 December
Confirm if the Minister/Head of Delegation will use the transportation to the Gala Dinner
Confirm the names of the Minister/Head of Delegation and +1 who will attend the Ministerial
dinner
Confirm the name of the Minister/Head of Delegation for the family photo
Confirm the VIP transfer information
Please confirm by email to
[email protected] the list of all the members of your
delegation and the ranking by 5 December 20
Q&A
See you in
Gran Canaria!
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Teema: FW: Second logistical note and information session this afternoon
Dear delegates and colleagues,
Thank you for joining the session today. Please find attached the slides.
¨ª Please as soon as possible and no later than 5 December
¡Û Include all the requested information as comprehensively as
possible:
¡á Airport transfers for Heads of delegation – Flights information
is crucial
¡á Be accurate when selecting the sessions (especially parallel
sessions) – the seating plan will be based on this information
¡á Reserve your delegation¡¯s accommodation by 30 November to
enjoy negotiated rates
¨ª Complete the by 5 December
¡Û Confirm if the Minister/Head of Delegation will use the
transportation to the Gala Dinner
¡Û Confirm the names of the Minister/Head of Delegation and +1
who will attend the Ministerial dinner
¡Û Confirm the name of the Minister/Head of Delegation for the
family photo
¡Û Confirm the VIP transfer information
¨ª Please confirm by email to the list of all the members of your
delegation and the ranking by 5 December
The logistical note and slides will be made available in the delegates
zone on the Ministerial webpage (registration and log-in required).
Best regards,
The Ministerial Team
From: CDEP Ministerial 2022, STI <> Sent: 28 November, 2022 3:02
PMCc: PLONK Audrey, STI/DEP <>; DAOR Gallia, STI/DEP <>;
CASTANO Maria, STI/DEP <>; BEAUVAIS Nora, STI/DEP <>; HLACS
Andras, STI/DEP <>; FERGUSON Sarah, STI/DEP <>Subject: Second
logistical note and information session this afternoon
Dear delegates and colleagues,
Ahead of today¡¯s information session, please find attached the second
logistical note with detailed information about registration and
participation in the CDEP Ministerial meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at 16:00 CET today for a virtual
information session and to answer any question you may have. Please
register to attend the information session.
The team remains at your disposal at .
Best regards,
The Ministerial Team