welcome exchange vendors
The Embassy Suites Frisco Hotel & Convention Center
7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX 75034 • 972-712-7000 • Hotel Website
We cordially invite you to apply for participation in the Vendor portion of the Exchange’s Main Store Managers/General Managers (MSM/GM) Conference to be held 2-6 April 2023 at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas. The vendor participation portion of the conference will be in 2 parts – Classroom training sessions 4-5 April and Exhibit Booth product demonstrations 5-6 April. You have been invited to apply for either a classroom training session OR an exhibit booth.
This conference will focus on the Exchange’s corporate strategies for 2023 and promote knowledge of our vendor partners’ product assortments. The conference will be attended by Exchange Main Store Managers and General Managers from throughout the United States, Europe and Pacific, as well as corporate executives and senior buyers.
This conference will focus on the Exchange’s corporate strategies for 2023 and promote knowledge of our vendor partners’ product assortments. The conference will be attended by Exchange Main Store Managers and General Managers from throughout the United States, Europe and Pacific, as well as corporate executives and senior buyers.
Please review the VENDOR REGISTRATION information below and a click the button link to register above. Early registrations are encouraged, as room and exhibit booth placements will be based on 1st come, 1st assigned. Deadline for registrations: January 30, 2023, however space may sell out before this date.
Your agreement to participate in this event will become part of your current retail agreement with the Exchange and allows you to demonstrate your products and provide training to Exchange managers. In return, the Exchange will provide the logistical support outlined in this letter. Your payment will be used by the Exchange to provide that support, as well as help the Exchange offset the cost of this event. Your participation is strictly voluntary and will not impact current or future business opportunities with the Exchange.
Exhibit terms & conditions
Please be sure to read the Exhibitor Agreement Terms and Conditions carefully for complete details on participation in this show. Please review these terms now as you will be required to agree to the terms in these rules and regulations before your registration can be confirmed.
Vendor invitation list
training session package - SOLD OUT!
This is an opportunity to conduct 30 minute training classes on your products that are currently in the Exchange stock assortment on Tuesday, 4 April and the morning of Wednesday, 5 April.
All 225+ Exchange Main Store Managers and General Managers will attend each presentation through rotation of small groups.
TRAINING PACKAGE SCHEDULE
Times are subject to change
Set Up
- Monday, 3 April 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Classes Open
- Tuesday, 4 April 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, 5 April 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Tear Down
- Wednesday, 5 April 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Training Packages include:
- A private meeting room for your exclusive presentation on your industry/merchandise category selling information and exhibition of your products to the Exchange managers.
- Registration and meals for up to four (4) individuals; including breakfast & lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Tables for presenter’s displays and tables/chairs for classroom seating.
COST: $13,800 Per Presenter Package - SOLD OUT
exhibit BOOTH PACKAGEs
This is an opportunity to be an Exhibitor. As an Exhibitor you will conduct product demonstrations and presentations for your products during the conference on Wednesday, 5 April & Thursday, 6 April. You may select either the 20 or 10 minute Exhibit Booth option (subject to approval).
All 225+ Exchange Main Store Managers and General Managers will visit booth through rotations in small groups on a timed schedule.
All 225+ Exchange Main Store Managers and General Managers will visit booth through rotations in small groups on a timed schedule.
**A maximum of 96 EXPO Booths are available**
20 MINUTE EXHIBIT BOOTH PACKAGE includes:
- Size is 10’x20’ pipe & draped space (8’ high Back drape, 8’ high side rails)
- (8) plastic-contour chairs, (2) 6’ skirted tables, (1) wastebasket -- this is in order to provide seating for Exchange Teams to sit during presentations.
- A two-line sign showing Exhibitor’s company name and booth number
- Company name listed in the attendee materials
- Registration and meals for up to four (4) individuals. See the ‘Meals’ section for details regarding included meals.
- Exchange MSM Managers will attend your booth for a 20 minute visit during the Expo booth rotations according to an assigned schedule.
COST: $9,500 for each 20 minute Expo Booth
SOLD OUT
Expo schedule
EXHIBIT BOOTH PACKAGE SCHEDULE
Times are subject to change
Set Up
- Tuesday, 4 April 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EXPO Open
- Wednesday, 5 April 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday, 6 April 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tear Down
- Thursday, 6 April 3:00 - 7:00 PM
10 MINUTE EXHIBIT BOOTH PACKAGE includes:
- Size is 10’x10’ pipe & draped space (8’ high Back drape, 8’ high side rails)
- (6) plastic-contour chairs, (1) 6’ skirted table, (1) wastebasket -- this is in order to provide seating Exchange Teams to sit during presentations.
- A two-line sign showing Exhibitor’s company name and booth number
- Company name listed in the attendee materials
- Registration and meals for up to two (2) individuals. See the ‘Meals’ section for details regarding included meals.
- Exchange MSM Managers will attend your booth for a 10 minute visit during the Expo booth rotations according to an assigned schedule.
COST: $4,750 for each 10 minute Expo Booth
1 BOOTH LEFT!!
BOOTH LOCATION ASSIGNMENTS
Booth locations will be assigned on a first come, first served basis by the MSM Conference. Please note any requests for positions next to other vendors on the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section of the registration form.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
If you require additional equipment for your booth(s), this can be ordered through the official EXPO service contractor for an additional fee. Detailed order forms and information will be provided in your Exhibitor Services Kit including but not limited to additional rules and regulations, official service contractor order forms, shipping, warehousing, and drayage, AudioVisual, utilities, and building services, setting up and dismantling, etc.
SHARED Vendor Packages
You are permitted to share any of the packages offered. However, no more than two (2) companies may share a booth and no more than 3 companies may share a presenter, without advance approval. When sharing a package, please annotate which companies will be included and how payment will be divided. If each company requires a separate invoice, please register each as a separate booth and email erin@xcelevents.us to request the appropriate booth size.