invitation to exhibit - Academy of General Dentistry
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invitation to exhibit - Academy of General Dentistry
www.agd.org/detroit2014 INVITATION TO EXHIBIT Exhibition Dates: June 26 to 28, 2014 Exhibition Location: Cobo Center, Detroit, Mich. Get ready to rev up your sales goals at the AGD 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits! Drive your sales to new heights with a valuable and unforgettable exhibiting experience in the Motor City. Increase Your Exposure for Measurable Results Free Post-show Attendee List Enhance the visibility and value of your booth and meet more attendees by participating in the following programs at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits: Thank attendees for their business and secure repeat business by sending a mailing after the meeting. A post-meeting mailing list also can be used to solicit attendees who may not have visited your booth in the exhibit hall. Educational Program Listing Get your company on the program by hosting an educational Learning Lab in the exhibit hall. Submit your proposal today! Deadline: Dec. 31, 2013 Advertising Discounts Let attendees know that you support the AGD and earn priority points by promoting your products in the Final Program. As an exhibitor, you will be eligible for special savings and offers! Final Program Listing Sign up to get your company name and booth number in the Final Program. Annual meeting attendees use this publication on-site throughout the meeting. Deadline: May 2, 2014 Web Visibility List your company information with a link to your website on the AGD 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits website (www.agd.org/ detroit2014). Your listing will include: • Your company name, address, and phone number. • A description of your company. • Your company logo. • A product category. • A searchable link to your website. Additional Advertising Opportunities Run advertisements in the AGD’s publications to reach annual meeting attendees and the entire AGD membership. Exhibitors receive great discounts and earn additional priority points for advertising in: • General Dentistry (circulation: 38,000) • AGD Impact (circulation: 50,000) Free Pre-show Attendee List Instantly increase your return on investment when you take advantage of the AGD’s mailing lists! Send current and potential customers direct mail before the meeting to invite them to visit your booth and learn about your products and services. Exhibitor Coupon Booklet Take advantage of a low-cost opportunity to reach every dental professional attending the AGD 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The coupon booklet will be placed in each attendee’s registration bag. Cost: $299 per coupon Distribution: 3,000 Attendees by Primary Responsibility Assistants–12% Students–2% Dentists–45% Hygienists–19% Spouses, Guests & Children–22% 2011 San Diego 3,935 Total Attendees (2,495 Dental Professionals) 2012 Philadelphia 3,947 Total Attendees (2,355 Dental Professionals) Exhibit With the AGD Here’s everything you need to know to exhibit at the AGD 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits: Rental Fees $2,350—if application is received between now and Dec. 31, 2013. $2,550—if application is received after Dec. 31, 2013. $3,100—10’x15’ booth space. (See floor plan; no additional corner fee required.) There is an additional $250 charge for a corner booth. A deposit of 50 percent per booth is due with all applications. Final booth payments are due by March 14, 2014. AGD rules and regulations will be posted on the official meeting website, www.agd.org/detroit2014. Badges Six complimentary badges are provided with every 10’x10’ or 10’x15’ booth space. Additional Benefits The following benefits are the AGD’s way of giving back to you for your participation and support: • Welcome and Networking Receptions: All exhibit personnel are invited to participate in the Welcome Reception and Network- ing Reception. These events offer a great opportunity for attendee contact and sales opportunities and are held in the exhibit hall! • Guest Passes: Encourage key customers to visit your booth with a guest pass. Each 10’x10’ or 10’x15’ booth is eligible to receive three complimentary guest passes. • Money-Back Guarantee: Each fully registered dentist and dental team registrant will receive an on-site package that includes a $25 debit coupon to purchase products on exhibit during the show. The AGD will reimburse each exhibiting company for all debit coupons collected and honored. The company must submit all tickets to the AGD prior to leaving Detroit. Tickets that are not submitted to the AGD in Detroit will not be eligible for reimbursement. Preliminary Schedules General dentists and their staff attending the AGD 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, June 26 to 29, 2014, in Detroit, are the most educated and successful practitioners you can reach. During the annual meeting, you get the rare opportunity to speak with them face-to-face. The AGD offers more and enhanced dedicated exhibit time. This gives attendees a period free from interruptions or schedule conflicts to browse the exhibit hall, resulting in more traffic to your booth! 2014 AGD Exhibit Hall Hours* Thursday, June 26..............................4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception....................5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 27..................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Networking Reception................5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 28..............................10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibitor Timeline • June 2013: While in Nashville, exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to select their 2014 booth space on-site. • Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014: Second-round booth assignments begin, in priority point order. • From Jan. 2, 2014, to June 2014: Space assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 2014 AGD Exhibit Hall Schedule* Wednesday, June 25 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....................Exhibit hall setup Thursday, June 26 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.............. Exhibit hall setup 4:30 to 7:30 p.m................. Exhibit hall open 5:30 to 6:30 p.m................. Welcome Reception Friday, June 27 10 a.m. to 6 p.m................. Exhibit hall open 5 to 6 p.m........................... Networking Reception Saturday, June 28 10 a.m. to 3 p.m................. Exhibit hall open 3 to 7 p.m........................... Exhibit hall dismantling Sunday, June 29 8 to 11 a.m........................ Exhibit hall dismantling Note: Exhibitors may enter the exhibit hall one hour prior to the official opening each day and remain in the hall until one hour after closing each day. All exhibits must be staffed during the hours when the exhibit hall is open. *Dates and times are subject to change. Questions? All communications pertaining to exhibit space and general information should be directed to: Exhibits Coordinator Academy of General Dentistry 211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312.440.4358 Fax: 312.440.0513 [email protected] Note: As of Sept. 1, 2013, AGD Headquarters will be located at 560 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661. Dedicated Exhibit Hours Enjoy dedicated, noncompetitive exhibit hours that ensure traffic flow to your booth on Friday and Saturday. AGD 2014 Exhibit Hall* Cobo Center, Detroit, Mich. Oakland Hall AE/ES Office Exhibits Show Office Exhibitor Lounge Exhibitor Service Area ion at oc es nv ob Co R LEARNING LAB CAPSULE CLINIC AGD RESOURCE PAVILION CYBERCAFE This floor plan is subject to fire marshal approval; subject to change. *As of June 2013