Annual Session : Exhibitor Information
SOUTH DAKOTA DENTAL ASSOCIATION 129th ANNUAL SESSION
Thursday & Friday, May 17 & 18, 2012
Sioux Falls Convention Center
INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS
Wednesday, May 16, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Register on site with the SDDA registration desk by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, May 16.
EXHIBIT HOURS
Thursday, May 17, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST
Friday, May 18, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
All attempts will be made to place exhibiting firms with competing products or services away from one another. Early registration makes this possible. Assigned booth location cannot be changed unless permission is granted by the exhibits chairperson.
Subletting or dividing exhibit space is not allowed except by permission of the exhibits chairperson. Distribution of materials and displays must be limited to the booth space purchased.
REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
Friday, May 18, no earlier than 5:00 pm.
Removal must be completed by 7:00 pm unless advance arrangements have been made.
EXHIBIT FEES
$550 for 1 booth
Each additional booth, $450 per booth
After April 1, 2012,
$650 for 1 booth
Each additional booth, $550 per booth
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All exhibitors with a paid reservation by April 1, 2012, will be listed in the Annual Session Program book.
BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS10 x 10, with back drapes and draped side rails.
1 complimentary 8' skirted table and two chairs.
Extension cords, power strips, etc. may be required and will be the exhibitor's responsibility.
Other voltages will require special handling.
Such advance arrangements and special charges are the responsibility of the exhibitor and are at the expense of the exhibitor.DRAYAGE & STORAGEThe Convention Center has agreed to receive freight for storage no more than one week prior to the event. If you require assistance with transportation and/or storage of freight, you are responsible for making the necessary arrangements.
REGISTRATIONA registration fee of $100 will be charged for each representative not exhibiting or advertising. Only persons listed at the registration desk and wearing an SDDA name badge will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall.
To register online and pay with a credit card
click here. Otherwise Click here for
printable registration form.
BOOTH CANCELLATIONprior to April 1, 2012, $50 will be retained to cover expenses already incurred by the SDDA.
between April 1 and April 30 a 50% refund will be given.
After April 30,
no refund will be given.
Extenuating circumstances are to be evaluated by the SDDA Annual Session Planning Committee.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Meal function tickets, including the lunch in the Exhibit Hall and the Friday night Mixer, will be available for purchase, by pre-registration only, for all registered exhibitors. Friday night's Mixer includes dinner and entertainment.
EXHIBIT HALL HAPPY HOUR
To celebrate our new Exhibit Hall days, exhibitors and the SDDA will be hosting a Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, May 17 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Here's your chance to give away prizes, show off new products, services, etc. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served to all in attendance.
PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING Click here for printable registration form.
SDDA NEWSLETTER ADVERTISINGLet SDDA members know you'll be at this year's Annual Session by advertising in the South Dakota Dental Association newsletter,
Dentistry in South Dakota. Our newsletter is a current issues/events publication mailed to all SDDA members, as well as the officers and executive offices of many of the other states. The newsletter will give you an excellent opportunity to reach members of the dental profession in South Dakota. Call or write the SDDA for rates.
PRIZESExhibitors are encouraged to have drawings or contests at their booths. Prizes may be a product or service offered by the exhibiting company, organization or commercial product of general appeal. The product or service must be usable by the winner without the purchase of additional goods or services. Exhibitors are responsible for distribution of their prizes.
The SD Dental Foundation will be holding a golf outing on Thursday, May 17, 2012. If you would like to sponsor a pin prize, contact Dr. Steve Buechler at 605-765-9160before May 1.
INDIVIDUALS STAFFING YOUR BOOTHPlease be sure to provide a copy of the above information to all of the individuals staffing your booth, and also let them know if you ordered an extra table, meal tickets, electricity, etc.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESClick here for Sponsorship form
