TOP 5 REASONS TO BUY A BOOTHFOR OPENING MINDS 2016 EXPO
1. Meet top people in the early childhood industry
2. Market and sell direct to the consumer
3. 5000+ of your ideal customers- all in one place
4. Three days of continuous market research
5. Sparks creativity and innovation
We are at capacity. Sorry, no more booths are available for Opening Minds 2016.
ABOUT YOUR BOOTH:
- Inside booth: $860 # Inside booths.
- Corner booth: $975 # Corner booths.
- Each booth measures 8’ x 10’ and the following are included in the booth fee: an 8’ high back drape and a 3’ high side drape, one 6’ draped table, two side chairs, a wastebasket, and a 17” x 11” ID sign.
- Exhibitors are entitled to two name badges per booth.
- A listing in the event program booklet is also included.
- A manual containing order forms for all rates and services (i.e., shipping, electric, audio/visual, additional tables) will be e-mailed to all exhibitors. Please note: The exhibit hall is carpeted, so exhibitors do not need to order additional carpeting.
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Inside |
Corner |
| Advance Sales (ends July 1) (Closed) |
$645 |
$715 |
| Regular Sales (ends Sept. 1) (Closed) |
$695 |
$765 |
| Late Sales (while supplies last) (Closed) |
$860 |
$975 |
2016 Exhibit Hours (Subject to change)
Thurs. January 21 [12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.] Fri. January 22 [7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] Sat. January 23 [8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.]
No refunds are available.
Installation and Dismantling
Booths will be ready for setup Wednesday, January 20 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, January 21 from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The EXPO will close Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors must agree to not have any part of their exhibits dismantled, packed, or removed before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Drayage
Exhibitors may only hand-carry small amounts of materials to exhibit booths. This is limited to what you can carry in your arms in one trip, or what you can fit on a small two-wheel cart such as a luggage carrier. Larger amounts of materials must be brought into the EXPO by union workers, according to one of the following three options:
- (Recommended) Exhibitors may ship their materials in advance to the warehouse of the exposition services company, GES. The rate for GES to move these materials to the exhibit hall floor (drayage) is $119.25 per hundred weight (200 lb minimum), based on move-in at straight time and move-out (Saturday) on overtime. Additional fees will be charged for odd-shaped items or uncrated/unboxed items. The drayage cost will be reduced by 10% for exhibitors who book roundtrip shipping using the GES Logistics shipping service.
- Exhibitors may ship their materials directly to the Hyatt Regency McCormick on set-up day. The drayage rate for these materials is $126.25 per weight (200 lb minimum), based on move-in at straight time and move-out (Saturday) at overtime. Additional fees will be charged for odd-shaped items or uncrated/unboxed items. The drayage cost will be reduced by 10% for exhibitors who book roundtrip shipping using the GES Logistics shipping service.
- Exhibitors arriving at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in private vehicles (personal or company cars) with no more than 400 lbs. of materials may choose to use the cartload service at a cost of $120.75 one way, each way. Cartload service is available for one-time entry and exit (not multiple trips). Curb-Side Load-In is simply meant for drop & go. Dates/Times/Location will be available in the Exhibitor Kit.
