Exhibitor registration is sold out. Thank you for your interest!
As an exhibitor, you play an integral part in the success of our annual Minnesota
GIS/LIS Conference and we welcome your participation in our 2014 event. We have made
some changes to the exhibit area layout to improve your conference experience. Exhibitors
will have exposure to a large gathering of GIS leaders, practitioners and project managers
in the geospatial technology community.
We thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Kitty Hurley, GISP
Conference Chair
Geoff Maas, GISP
Conference Chair-Elect
Exhibitor Benefits
- Two conference registrations with seated lunch on Thursday, October 2. Please note: the names of your representatives will be collected as the conference approaches.
- Vendor reception with scholarship raffle, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday in the exhibit area (ticket holders must be present to win). We encourage exhibitors to participate in the scholarship raffle by donating a raffle item which encourages attendees to visit your booth.
- Vendor technology demonstration area, new to the 2014 conference will be available to vendors and located in the exhibit area.
- Product demonstrations enable exhibitors to showcase their products in a presentation format as part of the regular conference schedule. Please see the Call for Presentations for more information.
- Maximum exposure from improved exhibitor area layout. Additionally, the exhibitor and luncheon area will share a common space facilitating maximum traffic and visibility.
- Exhibitor recognition including vendor names and a brief summary are included in the conference materials and dynamically linked from the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium’s website.
- Sponsorship and advertising opportunities – vendors will have the opportunity to sponsor aspects of the conference, including student attendees and the geolounge and advertise in the
onsite program.
- Exhibitor amenities include internet access, an exhibit booth (piped and draped 8’ x 10’), one 8’ draped table and two chairs
Who Should Exhibit?
- Providers of products or
services directly marketed
to the geospatial technology
community
- Providers of desktop CAD/GIS
applications or services, asset
management, spatial data solutions
or larger format printing
- Providers of GPS and mobile
devices, mobile mapping solutions,
application development or
enterprise geospatial solutions
- Academic institutions
that offer coursework
and degrees in survey
and geospatial disciplines.
Advertising
Onsite Program Advertising
MN GIS/LIS offers an opportunity for Vendors to get exclusive
visibility within the Fall Conference onsite program by
purchasing advertising space.
Advertising Benefits
- You will be reaching the leading GIS/LIS professionals
in Minnesota
Ad Specifications
- Advertisers must submit ad as a high resolution (300 dpi) file in .eps, .pdf or .jpg format.
- Ads will appear in black and white in the Conference Program
- Deadline for ad submittal is September 1, 2014
- Please email ads to Joe Flannigan at joef@mngislis.org.
Ad Sizes
- Full page (7.5”w x 10”h) — $150
- Half page (7.5”w x 5”h) — $100
- Quarter page (3.75”w x 5”h) — $75
- Eighth page (3.75”w x 2.25”h) — $50
Free Website Advertising
Purchase your Exhibitor Booth by June 6, 2014 to:
- Receive a free scrolling add on the GIS/LIS website from July 1 – December 31, 2014
- Exhibitor must acknowledge Website Advertisement Agreement and its Terms and Conditions
Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor Sponsorship Opportunities
New to the 2014 Minnesota GIS/LIS Conference is the opportunity to sponsor others in the GIS/LIS community and receive
additional advertising opportunities; including onsite signage,
an onsite program advertisement and additional advertising
methods outlined below.
Student Registration Sponsorship (12 Available)
$175 per student
Each sponsorship includes registration for one student. Sponsorship of three students includes a half page advertisement in the onsite program. Note: to purchase more than one, select the ticket on the registration form, then update your cart to include more than one.
Fun Run T-Shirts (One Available)
$650
Sponsorship includes the display of a
company logo on one of the sleeves.
ArcGIS Server Services & Online Map (One Available)
Sponsorship includes the display of a company logo on the web map, naming rights in the onsite program and a quarter page
advertisement in the onsite program. |
Geolounge (One Available)
$650
Sponsorship includes naming rights in the onsite program, onsite signage and a half page advertisement in
the onsite program.
Morning Break (Three Available)
$650
Sponsorship includes naming rights in
the onsite program and onsite signage.
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Trade Show Schedule
Wednesday, October 1 |
Noon – 5:00 p.m. |
Setup (No setup after 5:00 p.m.) |
Thursday, October 2 |
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. |
Setup |
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Show* |
Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
Awards Luncheon |
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Vendor Reception |
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Door Prizes |
Friday, October 3 |
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Show* |
11:00 a.m. – Noon and
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Tear Down |
* Refreshment breaks and lunch will be held both Thursday
(morning and afternoon) and Friday (morning) in the Exhibit Area.
Exhibitor Fees
Early Exhibitor Registration (By 8/8) |
$670 |
Regular Exhibitor Registration (After 8/8) |
$770 |
Non-Profit Registration
Government and Academia |
$575 |
Register before June 1 to receive a free scrolling
advertisement on the Minnesota GIS/LIS website from
July 1 to December 31, 2014. Booth locations will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibitor Representatives
The names of your representatives will be collected as the conference approaches.
Lodging
Hilton Garden Inn
Rochester Downtown
225 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
Reservations: 507.285.1234
Rates: $102 (1 king room or 2 double room)
Cutoff Date: September 9, 2014 |
DoubleTree by Hilton
Rochester-Mayo Clinic Area
150 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
Reservations: 507.281.8000
Rates: $104 (1 king room or 2 double room)
Cutoff Date: September 9, 2014 |
Please be sure to ask for the MN GIS/LIS Group Rate.
Cancellation Policy
For sponsors: With written cancellation notice after 30 days of purchase you will receive a refund. Cancellations after 30 days of purchase are non-refundable. Notices of cancellation must be
e-mailed to Sheila Her at sheilah@mngislis.org. No-shows will not receive a refund.
For exhibitors: With written cancellation notice received before August 1, 2014 you will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative charge. Cancellations after August 1 are non-refundable. Notices of cancellation must be
e-mailed to Sheila Her at sheilah@mngislis.org. No-shows will not receive a refund.
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