2008 International Convention
and Education Forum

Office Expo

Exhibitor Prospectus and
Sponsorship Opportunities

July 27-28

New Orleans Hilton Riverside
New Orleans, LA

Click graphic above to download a PDF of this information including the Official Application and Contract for Space.

  • Interact with administrative professionals who influence and make purchasing decisions in their workplaces worldwide.

  • The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with nearly 600 chapters and 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide.

  • Our members buy what you’re selling.

 

Exhibit Booth Information

Location:

New Orleans Hilton Riverside
New Orleans, LA

Dimensions/Furnishings:

8' x 10' booth, sign designating company name and booth number, 6' draped table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket.

Cost:

Cost per booth: U.S. $1,250
Deposit (due with contract): U.S. $625
Balance (due by May 2, 2008): U.S. $625

Space Assignment:

Made by Exhibit Management on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Application for Space

  1. Complete the application and contract for space.
  2. Enclose a check made payable to IAAP. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, are also accepted.
  3. Mail the completed application and payment to: IAAP Office Expo, PO Box 20404, Kansas City MO 64195-0404 or fax to 816.891.9118.
  4. Upon notification of acceptance, your application becomes a contract subject to the Regulations and Terms and the contents of the brochure.
  5. Pay any balance due no later than May 2, 2008.
  6. You will be notified as to booth assignment by May 25, 2008.

Exhibitor Registration

Please take note of hours open.
(subject to change)

Where:

New Orleans HIlton Riverside

When:

Saturday, July 26
8:00 am–5:00 pm

Sunday, July 27
8:00–10:00 am

Registration Packet:

Exhibitors may receive up to six (6) badges per booth and two (2) tickets (per booth) to the Sunday evening event. Names for exhibitor badges are due by May 2, 2008. Badges will be mailed to booth contact in June.
Official Application and Contract for Space (PDF)

(Acrobat Reader 5.0 or Newer Required 41 kb)		 Additional Marketing Opportunities (PDF)
(Acrobat Reader 5.0 or Newer Required 74 kb)

Shaded booths are already reserved.

Schedule

Saturday, July 26
12:00 noon–8:00 pm Exhibitor Move-In

Sunday, July 27
8:00 am–12:00 Noon Exhibitor Move-In
1:00–6:00 pm Exhibits Open

Monday, July 28
12:00 Noon–5:00 pm Exhibits Open
5:00–9:00 pm Exhibitor Move-Out

Booths must be set up by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, July 27, and remain intact until official closing at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 28. Earlier tear downs only with Convention Manager approval.

Booth Service
and Equipment

Exhibitor Service Kits will be e-mailed in April 2007 by the official show decorator. Orders for special work and equipment should be placed well in advance of the convention to assure proper servicing of orders and to avoid additional costs. Special requests and unique problems related to decoration and drayage should be addressed directly to:

Freeman Exhibitor Service Department
504.733.7469

Your booth package includes:

  • 8' x 10' booth with back and side draping, 6' draped table, 2 chairs, wastepaper basket, and signage with company name and booth number.
  • Pre-show mailing lists to personally invite attendees to visit your booth.
  • Your company will be featured in the June/July issue of OfficePro magazine’s “Show in Print.” OfficePro has over 87,500 readers.
  • Opportunity to connect with customers and prospects through dedicated exhibit hours.
  • Free listing in on-site Expo guide in the Official Convention Program.
  • Two complimentary tickets to the IAAP Sunday evening event (2 per booth).
  • Post-convention mailing list for follow-up mailing to hot prospects.

 

Hotel Information

You can reserve your room(s) online through the following link:

New Orleans Hilton Riverside

Room rate information
(single/double occupancy):

$169/Night:

  • 2 Double Beds
  • 2 Double Beds, Deluxe Room
  • 1 King Bed, Deluxe Room

$199/Night, Executive Floor

  • 2 Double Beds
  • 1 King Bed

IAAP members have power:

44% have authority to spend up to $10,000

29% have authority to spend over $10,000

Questions may be directed to the IAAP Convention and Meetings Department, e-mail: meetings@iaap-hq.org