NACOB 2008 Scientific Exhibitor Information

Location The Scientific Exhibits will be held in the League Ballroom (Booths 1-10), the Hussey Room,(Booths 11-16) and the Vandenberg Room (Booths 17-22) which are all located on the 2nd floor of the Michigan League near the Registration Desk (located on the Concourse).  There will be scientific posters in all three of these rooms as well.  All food and drink to be served during the morning, lunch and afternoon breaks, as well as during the Scientific Poster Sessions, will be served in these three rooms throughout the conference.
 
Registration

To register as a Scientific Exhibitor please click here to register online or  download the fillable PDF registration form which can be faxed, mailed, or emailed the address at the bottom of the from. Online registration will close at midnight (local time) on Sunday, August 3; after that please register in person at the registration desk.  All conference materials may be picked up at the registration desk upon arrival.

When you register, please indicate your preference for the 6’ x 10’ pipe-and-drape booth that you would like, giving your first, second and third choice. Note any competitors that you may not want to be adjacent to.  Check the wireless internet box if you need to use it during the conference. Booths will be assigned on a first-come first served basis.  Pick up you name badges and conference packets at the Registration Desk.  The Registration Desk will be located on the 2nd floor concourse of the Michigan League.  The desk will be open on Tuesday, August 5, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, August 6, from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.  The desk will be open on Thursday through Saturday, as well.

　　
Set-Up Tuesday, August 5, from 12 -  5 pm

　　
Shipping Please bring all materials if possible. Exhibitors wishing to drop ship their materials to the Michigan League may do so.  Please address your packages to the Michigan League Sales Office:
                    
     Michigan League Sales Office
     University of Michigan
     911 North University
     Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1265 USA
     Phone:  (734) 764-0446
     Fax:  (734) 936-2505
　　

The conference will have a storeroom, but exhibitors are responsible for moving packages from the storeroom to the Ballroom.  Several dolleys will be provided for moving heavy boxes/crates.  Exhibitors are solely responsible for packing, labeling, and shipping their materials at the conclusion of the conference.  No unattended packages should be left at the site

　　
Exhibit Times Wednesday, August 6 through Friday, August 8 during morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch, and during the Poster Sessions, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
　　
There will be no security, but the three rooms will be locked anytime the room is not in use.

　　
Tear Down Exhibits must be removed between 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm on Friday, August 8th. In this way you will avoid Saturday shipping charges. (This was a request made by vendors at the last year's ASB meeting.)
　　
Provided
  • One 8’ x 2’ table, clothed and skirted
  • One two-outlet, 110 VAC, 60 Hz, extension cord
  • One 6’ x 10’ pipe-and-drape booth, 8’ high (drapes will be dark blue) 
  • 2' x 6' sign (white background) with company logo and name. Please supply your logo in a vector file (.eps or .jpg of at least 150 dpi resolution). Please send your logo to the email address below at least two weeks before the conference, otherwise your logo will not be included.
  • Wireless Internet (remember to sign up for it on your registration form)
  • Two chairs
    　　　
Contact

Nicole Miller
Marketing and Conference Services
University of Michigan
627 Oxford Road
Ann Arbor, MI  48104-2634
Phone:  734-763-2582
Fax: 734-764-1557
Email:  millerjn@umich.edu