May 19-22, 2018 Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Orlando, Florida Exhibitor & Sponsorship Marketing Kit WWW.IISE.ORG/ANNUAL
Sunny Orlando is the home of the 2018 IISE Annual Conference. Welcoming tens-of-millions of visitors per year, theme parks are undoubtedly big draws for the city, but there is much more. Giant aquariums and zoos, exciting shows, airboat tours around swamps and plenty of golfing opportunities there is a reason Orlando is such a desirable destination. This successful conference is a great opportunity for you to meet motivated buyers, and demonstrate to attendees how your products or solutions can improve their quality and efficiency efforts. Exhibit at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo. Network and build relationships by meeting with current and prospective customers and decision-makers. See you there! RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE NOW Hutson Lambert (228) 452-9683 hlambert@airmail.net Anita Lambert (228) 452-6159 anita4@airmail.net Dolores Ridout (281) 762-9546 ridout3@airmail.net We have been involved with IISE for over 15 years in advertising in their magazine and attending conferences. We have found that working with the IISE staff has been very professional. The conferences we attend (IISE Annual and the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement) are among the best ones we attend each year. They have a good mix of commercial as well as educational attendees. Our relationship with IISE has been a tremendous benefit to FlexSim and one that we will continue to develop in the coming years. - Bill Nordgren Founder, President/CEO FlexSim Software Products, Inc.
Exhibiting at the IISE Annual Conference has given us the opportunity to connect with quality engineering students and professionals from around the world who are interested in advancing their education at USC Viterbi. USC Viterbi School of Engineering University of Southern California How Are You Reaching Your Audience? You could make phone calls all day. You could send email after email, flooding your contacts inboxes. Or, you could meet face-to-face with some of the most dedicated, engaged professionals and academics in industrial and systems engineering and other related fields. Not only will you meet with prospective business partners, you will also attend your choice of educational sessions alongside attendees, hearing the latest methods and trends and making casual connections before, during and after sessions. Attendee Geographic Makeup Secure your booth in the exhibit hall and plan to make lasting connections that will drive business year after year. Rejuvenate relationships with current customers or meet prospects at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2018. Attendees prefer in-person meetings. Attendees state that they build stronger, more meaningful business relationships during face-to-face meetings and networking events. In-person conferences lead to more social interactions and the ability to grow and nurture relationships. Attendees agree that conferences and networking events provide a better environment for tough, timely decision-making. In-person meetings are essential for long-term business relationships. WWW.IISE.ORG/ANNUAL 3
Meet Your Future Business Partners The attendees of IISE Annual work in many industries and hail from all corners of the globe. You can be sure you are presenting your products and services to a diverse collection of professionals and academics. Deans Vice presidents, directors and Business consultants Department heads managers of manufacturing, Production managers Professors engineering and store operations Project engineers Associate professors Industrial engineers Project managers Assistant professors Systems engineers Lean managers Doctoral candidates Manufacturing engineers Quality professionals Research scientists Ergonomists Safety engineers Research assistants Healthcare management Six Sigma leaders Students engineers 4 IISE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2018
As an exhibitor and a sponsor at the past several IISE Annual Conference & Expos, Penn State has found tremendous success in our ability to connect with prospective students and potential faculty members, and to reconnect with alumni and former faculty that are now working in industry and at other academic institutions. This unique event allows us to network with potential industry partners and fellow industrial and systems engineering programs to discuss possible collaborative opportunities. The relationships we initiate and cultivate at this conference are invaluable to our success as one of the top industrial engineering programs in the country. Pam Wertz Communications Strategist The Pennsylvania State University Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering We ve Got Your Answers How can I learn about industry best practices and the latest updates in addition to exhibiting? Attend high-quality educational sessions that showcase proven industry and research solutions from academia and industry scholars. Interact with attendees and help expand their knowledge of your company, products and services. How can I ensure attendees visit the exhibit hall? Designated events, including a networking reception, held in the Exhibit Hall promote quality face time with decision-makers and industry leaders. How do I know the attendees will be open to discussion? Attendees visiting the Exhibit Hall are active in their companies products and services allowing you to assess their needs. Present your products and services to key decision-makers, industry leaders and hands-on practitioners. Are there any other opportunities to promote my company during the conference? In addition to appearing on the IISE Annual Conference & Expo website with a link to your website, you have the opportunity to showcase your company by sponsoring events or conference items to increase brand awareness. WWW.IISE.ORG/ANNUAL 5
Exhibit Booth Cost 10 X10 BOOTH $2,950 (includes 2 full registrations*) 10 X20 BOOTH $5,650 (includes 4 full registrations*) 20 X20 BOOTH $11,150 (includes 8 full registrations*) *Any additional personnel or guest may purchase an Exhibit Hall-only (EHO) badge at $199 each. This will allow entry to the Exhibit Hall area only. EXHIBIT SPACE AMENITIES ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR BENEFITS INCLUDE Skirted table with pipe and drape Two (2) chairs and wastebasket (additional chairs for larger booths) Carpet (existing flooring) Electrical service (one standard outlet) Booth identification signage Saturday Night Networking Reception not in Exhibit Hall* Sunday Night Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall A.M. coffee and refreshment breaks Company logo and 50-word product/ service description on conference website and in the on-site conference program *Exhibitors are invited to attend the Networking Reception. Please Note: A 50% deposit is due with any contract application received on or before December 1, 2017. All signed contracts received December 2, 2017, or after require full payment. Your booth is not guaranteed until payment has been received and processed. Notice of cancellation or booth reduction received in writing (email is not accepted) by IISE prior to December 1, 2017, will result in no penalty cost to exhibitor. Notice of cancellation or booth reduction received between December 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018, will result in a 50% refund of fee. Notice of cancellation or booth reduction received February 2, 2018, or after will receive no refund. QUESTIONS? Hutson Lambert (228) 452-9683 hlambert@airmail.net Anita Lambert (228) 452-6159 anita4@airmail.net Dolores Ridout (281) 762-9546 ridout3@airmail.net 6 IISE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2018
Exhibitor Schedule SATURDAY, MAY 19 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Networking Reception - Presented by the Sponsoring Universities (not in Exhibit Hall, but exhibitors are invited to attend) SUNDAY, MAY 20 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open 7 a.m. Coffee Service Noon 4 p.m. Exhibitor Installation and Setup 6:20 p.m. 8 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall (dedicated time) MONDAY, MAY 21 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open 7 a.m. Coffee Service 8 a.m. 6:20 p.m. Vendor Presentations (slots available for purchase) 10:45 a.m. 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch available for purchase in the Exhibit Hall 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall TUESDAY, MAY 22 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open 7 a.m. Coffee Service 10:45 a.m. 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch available for purchase in the Exhibit Hall 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Dismantling and Move-Out* *Exhibitors may not dismantle their booths prior to the official closing of the Exhibit Hall. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: It is preferable that your booth be staffed at all times, but not mandatory. It is mandatory that all booths be adequately staffed during dedicated exhibit time. Please be in your booth and ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to dedicated exhibit time. WWW.IISE.ORG/ANNUAL 7
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