Pittcon 2014 Exhibitor Brochure

Exhibit, Educate, Engage March 2-6, 2014 Chicago, Illinois www.pittcon.org Exhibit at the Leading Conference and Expo for the Latest Advances in Laboratory Science. Pittcon is the leading showcase for scientific and technical innovation. Thousands of conferees from around the world come to evaluate new products, make purchase decisions, and network with technical staff. Exhibiting at Pittcon gives you a unique, annual opportunity to meet face- to-face with these customers and prospects. Generate quality leads and interact with prospects Launch new products and technologies Strengthen existing customer relationships Promote sales and reach decision makers Access to global audience from over 90 countries Build company awareness in your target market Network to maximize B2B potential BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING AT PITTCON Where else can you see so many relevant customers in such a short time span? Pittcon is a valuable conference for exhibiting companies. . . If you are new to Pittcon, or haven't been back in a while, 2014 Chicago is the perfect time & venue to give it a try. Marguerite Martakis, Metrohm USA, Inc. Complimentary Pre-Show Publicity On The Pittcon Website PRESS RELEASE I Submit your company press release for posting. REGISTERED MEDIA LIST I Access to the registered media list to invite media to your press conference and to meet with key company executives. Increase Your Company’s Exposure Onsite PRESS CONFERENCE FACILITIES I Complimentary room including standard AV setup and publicity for your company’s press conference. PRESS KITS I Distribution of your press kits to registered journalists and editors in the Pittcon Media Center. Tools For a Successful Exhibition Networking With Customers & Prospects SEMINAR ROOM RENTAL I Rent private space for customer meetings or staff lounge. CUSTOMER CONTACT ROOMS I Rent seminar space by the hour for customer meetings. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU I Post job openings, review resumes and conduct candidate interviews. MOBILE APP & PRODUCT LOCATOR I Your company’s description and keyword search made available to conferees. EXPOSITION MIXERS I Meet and greet existing customers and prospects. EXHIBITOR DISTRIBUTOR FACILITATION I Networking service that provides a way for exhibitors and distributors from around the world to connect. 10’ x 10’ Booth on the Exposition Floor Details • Company listing and description published in our Preliminary and Final Programs, on the Pittcon website, and in the Pittcon Mobile App • 8 complimentary registrations that provide full access to the exhibit floor and Technical Program: > 4 for booth personnel > 4 for corporate guests • Additional corporate guest registrations available at discounted price • Booth number on floor for space identification • 8’ back drape in exposition colors • 2’ – 3’ side rails drape • 7” x 44” booth identification sign with your company name and booth number • 24-hour exhibit floor perimeter security • Aisle carpet • Nightly vacuuming of aisles • Online Exhibitor Service Manual 10’ 10’ Pittcon 2013 served as the perfect conference and expo to properly launch our first product directly into a fully qualified market. Support on and off the floor was outstanding and the technical program left no stone unturned. Rich Whitworth, The Analytical Scientist CORPORATE GUEST PROGRAM I Connect with existing and prospective customers by providing a complimentary registration. PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM I Flexible and diverse advertising opportunities are available in a wide range of prices to fit any budget. Customize your campaign with pre-show and onsite promotions. CONFEREE BROCHURES I Order a quantity of conferee brochures at no charge to use as a mailer or a handout. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. CUSTOMIZED BANNER ADS I Available for download. PITTCON 2014 FINAL PROGRAM ADS I Feature your company’s products or services in Pittcon’s official onsite publication, with a quarter, half or full page color ad. Discounted prices available. CONFEREE LIST I Access to opt-in conferee list for sending pre-show emails and direct mail. EXHIBITOR LISTING I Featured on the Pittcon 2014 Mobile App. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT I Adding your products to the Exhibitor Product Reviews at SelectScience.net includes a posting on the Pittcon Exhibitor Product Reviews section. Drive Traffic to Your Booth Pittcon is a very good platform to meet customers and find out new leads. If somebody wants to target the US market for quality lab products, the company should participate in Pittcon. Shrey Agarwal, Abdos Labtech Pvt. Ltd. Conferees Average Age of Conferees Pittcon Performance When compared to similar events, 90% of conferees rated Pittcon as comparable to excellent. First time attending Pittcon? 60+ 9% 61-60 23% 41-50 25% 31- 40 24% <30 19% NO 55% YES 45% Excellent 18.4% Very Good 50.5% Average 21% 100% 0% United States 77% Asia 8% Europe 6% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Global Attendance 22% attendance from outside the U.S. Statistics from Pittcon 2013 ROI Opportunities of Exhibiting at Pittcon Leads Sales Related to Event Brand Exposure n 12-month publicity focus before, during and after the event n Opportunity for face-to-face interactions with media: Pittcon attracts more than 200 journalists representing over 70 global publications n Editors’ Awards – Journalist awards for product innovation 59% of conferees either placed an order or plan to make a purchase 70% of those planning to buy, plan to do so in the next 9 months 41% of attendees are purchasing for multiple departments 92% of exhibitors close up to 30% of the leads received from Pittcon EXTENDED REACH Final Decision Maker 30% Recommend Products/Brands 36% Specify Products/Brands 9% 75% of conferees are involved in purchasing decisions PURCHASING ROLE Compared to their costs, 67% of exhibitors stated that leads met or exceeded their expectations of ROI. Illinois delivers a broad range of products and services, including medicines, medical devices, nutritional products, food and agricultural applications, alternative fuels, industrials, and environmental solutions. Location, Location, Location • Midwest Super Cluster: more than 15,500 biotechnology establishments in the Midwest, all within 400 miles of Chicago • Is the second largest Pharma Hub in the U.S. • Has over 20,000 R&D employees in 450 R&D establishments • Ranks first among all U.S. metro areas for food manufacturing • Seven major science & technology parks • Biotech companies received $150 million venture capital funding (2012) • Nearly 200 universities and colleges in Illinois • Six schools of medicine (University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Rush, Loyola, and Rosalind Franklin) June 3 • Booth Space Agreements available online July 15 • Booth Space Agreements and payments due to qualify for special early rate August 2 • Booth Space Agreements and payments due for regular rate August 5 • Booth Assignments begin in seniority order September 20 • Exhibitor Information for the Preliminary Program due October 11 • Last day for 75% refund on cancellation of booth space October 28 • Booth assignments mailed to exhibitors • Exhibitor Service Manual available on-line November 11 • Last day for 50% refund on cancellation of booth space November 18 • Balance of booth space payment due December 20 • Exhibitor information for the Final Program due Exhibiting Timeline January 6• Last day for 25% refund on cancellation of booth space January 24 • Exhibitor Appointed Contractor form due • Hanging sign & exhibit drawings due to The Pittsburgh Conference • Certificate of Insurance or Signed Waiver & Release form due January 27 • First day that items can be received at the Global Experience Specialists: (GES) Advanced Warehouse February 5 • GES advanced discount pricing deadline • McCormick Place Telephone and Internet discount pricing deadline February 19 • Last day that items can be received at the GES Advanced Warehouse February 26 • Exhibitor move-in begins • First day items can be received at McCormick Place South • GES on-site pricing begins February 28 • Exhibitor Registration opens: badge pick up only March 1 • Short Courses open March 2 • Technical Program opens March 3 • Exhibit opens March 6 • Exhibitors Meeting: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM • Exposition closes: 3:00 PM • Move Out starts March 6 – 8 • Move Out continues June July August September October November December January March February 2014 2013 Aerospace Agriculture Analytical Chemistry/Equipment/Instruments Biotechnology/Biochem Chemicals/Chemical Equipment Contract Laboratory Cosmetics/Fragrances/Flavors Distributor/Import/Export Education Electronics/Computer/Semiconductor Energy/Power Environmental/Air/Water/Wastewater Network with Conferees from these Industries Follow Us for special announcementsMarch 2-6, 2014 McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois CONTACT US Telephone: 412-825-3220 Toll Free: 800-825-3221 Fax: 412-825-3224 Email: expo@pittcon.org Website: www.pittcon.org Scan this QR code to begin your exhibitor experience. Food/Beverage/Consumer Products Instrument Manufacturing Laboratories/Research/Testing/Government Life Science/Bio Manufacturing Medical/Clinical/Forensics Metals/Materials/Minerals Nanotechnology Petroleum/Petrochemicals Pharmaceutical Polymers/Coatings/Rubber