INFO-EXPO Information
INFO-EXPO Information

For more information on exhibiting at SLA 2009, 
contact DeVonne Parks at +1.703.647.4948 or e-mail
dparks@sla.org. 

SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO
Washington, DC

INFO-EXPO HOURS

Sunday, 14 June
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Monday, 15 June
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

12:45 p.m.
INFO-EXPO Grand Opening

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INFO-EXPO
International Networking Reception - A Taste of DC

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
INFO-EXPO White House Networking Lunch

Tuesday, 16 June
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Wednesday, 17 June
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INFO-EXPO Washington Monument Networking Refreshments

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
INFO-EXPO Historic Networking Refreshments

SETUP TIMES

Friday, 12 June Saturday, 13 June Sunday, 14 June
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

All booths must be set up by 10:00 a.m. Sunday, 14 June. Exhibitors may enter the INFO-EXPO Hall two hours before opening each day and must leave 30 minutes after closing time.

DISMANTLING TIMES

Wednesday, 17 June  Thursday, 18 June 
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

No dismantling or removal may be done during official exhibit hours. An amount of US$ 500 will be billed to any company that dismantles their booth before the official close of the INFO-EXPO hall. Dismantling and re-crating must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 18 June. Consult the exhibitor manual and/or show decorator service desk for any changes.

*All times subject to changes 



SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS at SLA 2009

Exhibitor Meeting Space: Exhibitors have an opportunity to give an informal presentation to SLA attendees during a food and beverage event. The cost is US$ 950 that includes 1 ½ hour time slot, a private room, podium, microphone and signage. Your event will be advertised in the INFO-EXPO Guide. Please complete the form online at www.sla.org/washingtondc2009.

Strategic Technology Alliance Series: This is a formal meeting that includes 1 ½ hour time slot, Internet, LCD panel and screen, podium, microphone and signage for US$ 1650. However, this is not an opportunity for a selling point. Rather, subscribers should deliver a substantive, case-oriented presentation that relates to your top products and services. Your event will be advertised in the INFO-EXPO Guide, the SLA Conference Web site and the onsite Conference Guide. This event will take place in the INFO-EXPO.

Reservations for the Strategic Technology Alliance Series and Exhibitor Meeting Space must be submitted by Monday, 16 March 2009.

**Only registered exhibitors will be approved for delivery of presentations.

EXHIBIT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE
Champion Exposition Services is the official SLA service contractor for SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO. Champion will provide special decorating tables, display panels, shelving, chairs, etc. All exhibitors' specific needs should be ordered from the official service contractor. Each exhibitor will receive a packet containing complete service orders and shipping instructions.

Contact Champion's Exhibitor Services Department at +1.800.723.1123 or via e-mail at help@championexpo.com. Please include 2009 SLA Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in the subject line for reference.

PRE-CONFERENCE MAILING LIST
The pre-conference registration list is available to rent for exhibitor communications. A direct marketing campaign prior to the conference can generate interest in your presence at SLA 2009 and about your products and services. SLA also offers a variety of other mailing list options, including lists of members in our 59 regional chapters and 24 divisions of professional interest. For more information, contact MGIList at +1.800.899.4420.

SLA MEMBERSHIP
Are you an SLA member? Is it time for you to renew or join? SLA provides exceptional networking and learning opportunities throughout the year. Take advantage of the opportunity now and choose SLA as your professional home. Visit www.sla.org/ExhibitorJoin.

INFO-EXPO PASSES
Exhibitors are encouraged to invite clients to visit the exhibits. INFO-EXPO passes will be given to each exhibiting company for your distribution.

Exhibit Year Round in the VIRTUAL INFO-EXPO CENTER
Maintain your exhibit presence with information and knowledge management professionals all year by participating in SLA's Virtual INFOEXPO Center. Located at www.sla.org/washingtondc2009, the Virtual INFO-EXPO Center gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide company information about products, and services for information professions.

The Virtual INFO-EXPO Center also allows SLA conference participants to plan their time in the INFO-EXPO at the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO by giving them a chance to:

  • Review the list of exhibitors
  • Acquire product information and literature before arriving at the conference
  • Contact you to set up appointments during the annual conference
  • Map visits around the INFO-EXPO
  • Contact you before, during, and after the conference for more information

Contact DeVonne Parks at +1.703.647.4948 or e-mail: dparks@sla.org for additional information on the SLA Virtual INFO EXPO.

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