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December 16 Exhibitor Conference Call We will begin shortly! Audio is broadcast through your computer. Alternatively you may dial in at: 800-748-2715 in the US & Canada. Welcome & Thank You!.
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December 16 Exhibitor Conference CallWe will begin shortly!Audio is broadcast through your computer. Alternatively you may dial in at: 800-748-2715in the US & Canada
Welcome & Thank You! • The purpose of this call is informational, and to highlight important dates and tasks related to DesignCon2014. Goal is to start optional Q&A at 11:30 AM. • Questions may be asked via the chat feature. They may be asked at any time, but may not be addressed until the end of the call. • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST • The Basics: Dates, Hours, Registering, Hotels, Move in and out • What Dates & Tasks Must I Keep In Mind As I Prepare for the Show? • Discount Rates, App, Press List • What Are Things I Can Quickly Cross Off My List? • Forms, Exhibitor Listing • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST • Optional Q&A
Who’s Leading the Call? Keri Schnakenburg Operations Manager Keri.schnakenburg@ubm.com
Important Co-Workers Sponsorship Logistics: Thomas Amaral, Senior Operations Manager thomas.amaral@ubm.com GES Contact for Exhibitors: Call (800) 475-2098 or (702) 515-5970 Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST • Meg Leche, National Account Manager, GES
Official Vendors Catering – Aramark Decorator/General Service Contractor – GES Internet – SmartCity Audio Visual – ETS Lead Retrieval – ITN Plant & Floral – Organized Events Hotel – Hyatt Santa Clara and Avatar
The Basics • Conference: Tuesday-Friday, January 28-31 • Exhibits: Wednesday-Thursday, January 29-30 • Location: Santa Clara Convention Center & Hyatt Regency Santa Clara • Booth Staff Registration: Access through Exhibitor Center in DesignCon • Exhibitor Service Manual: Access through GES Online - Expresso
Exhibitor Center Link: http://www.designcon.com/santaclara/exhibitor-center/ What is it? • Webpage on event website that is resource for exhibitor information and exhibition details. • Links and information for Virtual Press Office, Exhibitor Invites, Press List, Booth Staff Reg, Company & Product Listings, & Media Center
Exhibitor Service Manual • Access via Exhibitor Center • Direct Link: https://ordering.ges.com/024600084 • Requires GES Online - Expressolog in
Pass Types • Exhibitor Booth Staff • For people who need to set up your booth • Allows entry to Exhibit Hall during set up and tear down hours • Transferable All Access Conference Pass • Can be picked up at Exhibitor Registration Desk & can be passed around amongst your staff • All Access Passes in Sponsorships • Are issued a promo code: contact Kristen Nicasio, kristen.nicasio@ubm.com
Move In & Move Out Move In: Tuesday, January 28 from 8:00am – 5:00pm SHOW READY: 10:00 AM, Wednesday Move Out: Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday, January 31 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rules & Regulations • Please review the Rules and Regulations information • Please review Code of Conduct
I Want To Break A Rule • Please submit Variance Requests on or before January 8th • This form is for exceeding height restrictions, signage placement, overhead banner hanging, etc. • Form can be found in the Rules and Regulations section of the ESM
DATES & TASKS • Thursday, December 19 • ITN Lead Retrieval early rate expires • Monday, January 6 • GES discount rate expires at 5pm • Wednesday, January 8 • EAC Form and COI • Variance Requests • Friday, January 10 • ETS Audio Visual rate expires • Thursday, January 16 • ITN Lead Retrieval pre-show rate expires
What Can I Cross Off My List? • Review Rules and Regulations • Review Code of Conduct • Company and Product Listings • Log in for GES OnLine - Expresso • Press List • VPO