ADMISSION: All
attendees will register and wear a prescribed badge while in attendance. All issued badges remain the property of the
CDA. By accepting the badge, attendees
agree to observe all guidelines governing the Marketplace. Non-exhibiting manufacturers, importers or
suppliers are NOT allowed admittance to Marketplace.
ATTENDEE LIST: How can I obtain a
pre-and post Marketplace attendee list?
Each paid in full exhibiting company will
receive the Convenience Distribution Marketplace Pre Event Attendee List on
three occasions in January and February 2018. The Post Marketplace Attendee
List will be emailed to all 2018 Exhibitors approximately two weeks after the
Marketplace. Please note that the main contact on your exhibit space
application will receive this data automatically via email.
ATTENDEE PROMOTIONS - How can I promote my participation
at the show to my prospects?
A
host of sponsorship, advertising, and promotional programs are available to
exhibitors: from Product Showcase shelves to full Platinum Sponsorships.
Advertising programs are available with Convenience Distribution™ magazine,
Convenience Distribution NEWS and online. For information, contact Joel Brown
at 703-208-1649 or at joelb@cdaweb.net.
BADGES (exhibitors) – How can I register our booth
personnel? How many badges is our company eligible for and what do they give us
access to?
Exhibitor
Registration will open in July. Exhibitors receive 5 complimentary
registrations per 10' x 10' of exhibit space.
BOOTH INCLUDES
Each booth comes fully furnished and built with basic Wifi and electricity. 10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 20’ booths are MIS walled and sided booths with your company’s submitted graphics displaying across the top panel. Additional graphics may be applied to back walls at additional cost, or exhibitor can outfit with additional graphics brought to venue and affixed to back walls. 20’ x 20’ island booths come in single 16’ high center structure, with office area, cabinet with storage, stand alone counter with storage, lights, exhibitor graphics included. 20’ x 20’ exhibitors may choose a premium carpeted and rigging booth and erect their own booth with CDA approval. Each exhibitor may choose from several furniture packages included with booth fee. Exhibit hall is carpeted.
COSTS - What other costs
can I expect in addition to my booth space?
Booth space is all-inclusive, but most exhibitors will incur:
- Material Handling/Drayage charges
- Shipping Charges
- Hotel & Travel Charges
Prices are available in the online exhibitor manual.
DRESS CODE - What is the dress
code for booth personnel?
Business professional is recommended for Marketplace
sessions, lunches, breakfasts, receptions and floor. Casual attire is recommended for Marketplace
networking events.
EXHIBITOR LIST - Who is exhibiting
this year?
A current list of exhibitors can be found on the Marketplace website. Visit our
website to see a current list of exhibitors and an interactive floor plan.
EXHIBITOR MANUAL – When will I receive
my exhibitor manual?
The exhibitor manual will be available online in
November 2017.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS - How can I make
hotel reservations? What are the
cut-off dates and what are the room rates?
CDA has a block of rooms at the Hilton Orlando - the 2018 Convenience Distribution Marketplace headquarters hotel. All educational sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions and the Marketplace floor will be held at the Hilton Orlando. The CDA has a special group hotel rate of $275 and includes the hotel’s resort fee, complimentary Internet and complimentary access to fitness center and resort amenities. Hotel cut-off date for the group rate is January 25, 2018.
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
See Marketplace
Website for Hotel Reservation Link
MARKETPLACE FLOOR SCHEDULE – What are exhibitor move-in, move-out and Marketplace floor hours?
Move – In
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Tuesday, February 27
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6:30AM – 6:00PM
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Marketplace
Floor
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Wednesday, February 28
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9:00AM – 4:00PM
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Move-Out
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Wednesday, February 28
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4:00PM-10:00PM
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MARKETPLACE SCHEDULE - Where can I find a schedule of
events?
The full schedule will be available in summer of
2017, and is available on the Convenience Marketplace Distribution Website.
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