The exhibit area will be open until 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 22. Key times for interactions include during breakfast/registration check-in, mid-morning break, lunch, and the mid-afternoon break. See agenda for exact schedule.

Setup: Exhibitors will set up the day before the conference (2:30-6:00 pm) or the day of the conference (7:00-7:45 am). You will be asked to commit to a setup time when final details are collected, about a week before the event. Building opens at 7:00 am. All exhibits should be fully set up and staffed by 7:45 am.

Tear down: Please tear down your exhibit space from 2:00-3:00 pm Tuesday. You are welcome to stay until the end of the event to mingle with attendees but the booth needs to be dismantled.

Electrical connections are NOT included with each exhibit booth space. If you require electricity, you will need to order it with the exhibitor services kit for additional charge.

The exhibit area is very brightly lit and extra lighting is generally unnecessary.

Complimentary basic shared Wi-Fi is available throughout the Palmer Events Center. Dedicated higher bandwidth connections are available for an additional charge.

Exhibitors may rent AV equipment, electrical or dedicated internet connections in advance through the exhibitor services company for an additional cost. Order forms and exhibit services kits will be sent via email to all confirmed exhibitors in advance of the conference.

Boxes may be shipped to an advance warehouse location (address to be announced in early September) for arrival NO EARLIER than September 23) or may be shipped to the Palmer Events Center for arrival NO EARLIER THAN October 21.

Shipping addresses will be provided to confirmed exhibitors by mid August.

 If you need boxes shipped out after the event, make all arrangements with your carrier, including calling for pickup. Items that are completely prepared can be left with the exhibitor services desk onsite at the Palmer Events Center.

More information on recommended hotels with discount room blocks will be provided by late July.

Exhibits that may contain brochures and catalogs; however, on-site sales are not permitted.

No outside food may be offered at the conference. A small candy dish at your table is fine, but please coordinate anything more than that with conference staff in advance.

Each space includes:

• 10x10' exhibit booth space including 8' tall back drape and 3' tall side rails.
• 6’x30" table with a floor length drape and 2 chairs.

Exhibit booth floor plan will be available soon.

Any signage, backdrops, displays, tables, equipment, etc. must fit inside the 10x10' designated booth space.

Exhibit booth # assignments are made on a 1st registered, 1st confirmed basis. Placement is assigned by DIR. Register early to have the first selection!

Electricity is NOT included.

Open public access Wi-Fi is included.

Exhibitors may elect to order optional carpet or booth decor but it is not required.

Bulk giveaways of a token value available to all attendees may be provided.

If you offer a door prize, the value MUST be $49.99 or less.

Exhibitor will manage any door prizes within its Exhibit booth space. Winners are not announced centrally during the sessions.

Door prizes can be a sensitive matter for government agencies so use care in value, item selection, and drawing process if you chose to offer one.

Parking is NOT included in exhibit nor sponsorship fees.

Exhibitors and sponsors will park in the parking garage at the Palmer Events Center. The cost is $10 per vehicle per day.

On Monday, for set up only, exhibitors may park in the service lot. On Tuesday, after the expo closes, exhibitors may park in the service lot just for tear down after 2:00 pm.