EXHIBIT IN A NEW LIGHT

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1 EXHIBIT IN A NEW LIGHT Pittcon is the world s leading annual conference and exposition for laboratory science serving a diverse audience from industry, government and academia. This dynamic global event attracts participants from end users to managers to CEOs looking for ways to improve productivity and enhance research methods. February 26 - March 1 Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center

2 Who exhibits at Pittcon? Companies that sell instrumentation, equipment, chemicals, consumables or anciallary services used in laboratory science.

3 BENEFITS AND PRICING Attracts serious buyers resulting in quality leads Builds awareness for your company in your target market Thousands of buyers, all in one place, looking for your products Offers a premier venue to launch new products Maximizes B2B opportunities Strengthens existing customer relations Gives your company a competitive advantage Customer Contact Rooms 10 x 10 - $ x 20 - $625 Rooms are available in three hour increments Meeting Space Rental -$1, x 20 seminar room available in 3.5 hour increments Live Demo s - $ minute increments - space is limited Fill and advertise open company positions with free Employment Service Cost per 10 x 10 booth: $2,600 through September 8, 2017 ($2,900 after September 8) Returning Exhibitor Expansion Rate: $2,000 per booth over the number of booths purchased in Pittcon 2017

4 WHY FLORIDA? Did you know that Florida... Maintains the nation s second largest medical device manufacturing industry, third largest pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, and seventh largest biotech R&D industry. Has more than 27,000 Floridians working Florida s biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical device manufacturing industries. Is currently home to 262 biotechnology companies representing more than 10% of the nation s biotechnology enterprises. For each of the past four years, a Florida life science firm has ranked within the top 13% of all Deloitte Fast 500 technology companies in North America. Is among the top 10 states for manufacturing and producing pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, batteries, aerospace products, and more. Houses more than 2,000 aeropsace companies including research and development, testing and education.

5 Sample of Orlando and surrounding area facilities Life Science Florida Hospital Nicholson Center Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes (TRI) University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health Veterans Health Administration Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) Sid Martin Biotechnology Institute Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (FAMRC) University of Florida Health Cancer Center Lake Nona Medical City University of Central Florida College of Medicine Nemours Children s Hospital University of Florida Research and Academic Center Guidewell Innovation Center Florida Hospital Health Village Aerospace Lockheed Martin Boeing Space B/E Aerospace Cape Canaveral Honeywell International Energy GE Energy Siemens Energy EnerFuel Ocean Renewable Power Algenol Biofuels Industrial Nanotech Osprey Biotechnics

6 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Live Demo sessions on expo floor 20 minute live presentations of your product or service Lab Gauntlet Exhibitors participate with stations in a circuit of laboratory challenges for attendees Seminar Room Rental Private space available for customer meetings or staff lounges Customer Contact Rooms Rent seminar space by the hour for customer meetings Engage atendees with live demos Free Employment Service Post job openings, review resumes and conduct onsite interviews with potential candidates Exposition Mixer Meet and greet existing customers and prospects Exhibitor Distributor Networking Service that provides a way for exhibitors and distributors from around the world to connect Challenge attendees with the Lab Gauntlet

7 PUBLICITY RESOURCES Pittcon attracts nearly 200 journalists from around the world representing more than 70 global publications. Pittcon Today Excellence Awards Awards managed by the staff of Pittcon Today designed to recognize product ingenuity and innovation Press Release service Submit your company press release for posting on our website in the press section Registered media list Access to the online list of registered media for sending invitations to your press conferences, booths, special functions and demos Press conference facilities Complimentary room including a basic AV setup and publicity for your company s press conference Press Kits Distribution of your company s press kit to registered journalists in the onsite Press Room

8 MARKETING SERVICES Diverse Promotional Program Flexible print and digital pre-show and onsite advertising opportunities available in a wide range of prices to fit any budget Informative Webinars Series of four webinars available exclusively to Pittcon exhibitors Four Corporate Guest Passes per 10 x 10 booth Complimentary passes to distribute to existing and prospective customers Mobile App & Product Locator Listing Your company description and keywords made available to conferees Banner Ads Pre-made ads in a variety of sizes and messages free for download Conferee Mail List for Purchase Access to opt-in registrants for sending pre or post show s or direct mail. White Papers Submit your white paper on a specific topic or technique to post to the Pittcon website

9 CONFEREE DEMOGRAPHICS* Attendance by Country 22% Top Five Countries: of conferees from outside the United States from 89 countries. 1. China 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. Mexico 5. United Kingdom Conferee Age Range Millennials are the fastest growing age group. First time attendees give you the opportunity to reach a new audience each year. 45% First time attendees Age 30 & under 26% Age % Age % Age % 50% Returning attendees

10 CONFEREE PROFILE * Attendees include lab managers, scientists, chemists, researchers and professors, from industrial, academic, and government labs. They represent an equally broad number of scientific disciplines including life science, food science, drug discovery, environmental, forensics, nanotechnology, water/wastewater, energy/fuel, agriculture and bioterrorism. 65% of Atendees Have Buying Plans Percentage of attendees planning to buy one or more products as a result of what they saw at Pittcon. Immediately 4% 1 to 3 months 20% 3 to 6 months 24% More than 6 months 17%

11 Pittcon the one show where you: Engage more. Experience more. Energize sales CONFEREE FACTS: Market Segments Biotech Chemicals/Petrochemicals Food and Agriculture Pharmaceutical Top Three Titles Chemist/scientist/researcher President/VP/GM/Director Lab manager/supervisor Top Four Specialties Liquid chromatography Gas chromatography Mass spectroscopy Spectroscopy UV/VIS Top Three Reasons Conferees Recommend Pittcon to Colleagues 1. Newest and latest products/ technology/solutions to see 2. Great networking opportunities 3. Wide variety of products and vendors *2017 registration statistics : Experient 73% Conferees involved in the decision making process 90% Attendees rated Pittcon good to excellent for ROI

12 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR PITTCON 2017 JUNE Mon., June 5 Booth Space signup s begin on-line AUGUST Mon., August 7 Booth assignments begin in seniority order SEPTEMBER Fri., September 8 Booth Space signup s and payments due for early rate OCTOBER Fri., October 6 Last day for 75% refund on cancellation of booth space Mon., October 30 Booth assignments sent to exhibitors NOVEMBER Fri., November 3 Exhibitor Service Manual available on-line Fri., November 10 Last day for 50% refund on cancellation of booth space Mon., November 13 Balance of booth space payments due 2018 JANUARY Fri., January 5 Last day for 25% refund on cancellation of booth space Mon., January 15 Exhibitor Appointed Contractor form due Hanging banner, specialized lighting and exhibit drawings are due to The Pittsburgh Conference for approval Certificate of Insurance or Signed Waiver & Release due to The Pittsburgh Conference

13 Fri., January 19 First day that items can be received at the Global Experience Specialists (GES) Advance Warehouse FEBRUARY Thurs., February 1 GES advance discount pricing deadline Last day for on-line advanced discount on Electrical, Air & Water Services provided by GES. Last day for advanced discount on internet & telephone services provided by Orange County Convention Center Mon., February 19 Last day that items can be received at the GES Advance Warehouse Wed., February 21 GES standard pricing deadline Thurs., February 22 Exhibitor move-in begins First day items can be received at the Orange County Convention Center West Building GES on-site pricing begins Fri., February 23 Exhibitor Registration opens badge pick up only Sat., February 24 Short Courses open Mon., February 26 Technical Program open Tues., February 27 Exhibits open MARCH Thurs., March 1 Exhibitor s meeting 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Exposition closes 5:00 PM Move out starts Thurs., March 1 Sat., March 3 Move out continues

14 Pittcon 2018 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (A Non-Profit Pennsylvania Corporation) 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 332 Pittsburgh, PA USA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Pittsburgh, PA Permit No Expo Dates: February 27 Mar 1 Conference dates: Feb 26 Mar 1 Short Course dates: February 24 - March 1 To Reserve Your Booth Telephone: or expo@pittcon.org Online: