Exhibitor Information







Schedule

Exhibitors may enter the Exhibit Hall through the Hall A1 entrance of building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. Exhibitors and Exhibitor Appointed Contractor's (EAC) must present identification to security to access the hall.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, February 11: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exhibitor accessibility 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Friday, February 12 : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor accessibility 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Saturday, February 13: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibitor accessibility 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Set-Up Hours
Display Set-Up Hours
Tuesday, February 9: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, February 10: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
All crates, cartons and loose materials will be removed from the Exhibit Hall at 8:00 PM on February 10.

Product Placement and Exhibit Accessibility Hours
Thursday, February 11: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crates and cartons will NOT be allowed delivery to the Exhibit Hall on February 11. All materials are required to stay clear of the aisles during Product Placement and Exhibit Accessibility.

Dismantle Hours
Saturday, February 13: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, February 14: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Service Kit

The Exhibitor Service Kit has all of the information that exhibitors need to execute a successful booth at SECO 2010.

If you would like a hard copy of the Exhibitor Service Kit sent to you directly, or if you have any questions regarding the information below, please contact Shepard Exposition Services Customer Service Center at 404-720-8600.
  • General Information
    • Items Included with Booth Rental
    • Payment Schedule & Information
    • Exhibit Hall Schedule
    • Exhibitor Notices
    • Exhibitor Registration (Badges)
    • Affiliate Functions
  • Contractor Information
    • Show Information
    • Online Ordering Information
    • Payment Authorization
    • Exhibitor Appointed Contractor
    • Expo Furnishings
    • Carpet & Cleaning
    • Exhibit Solutions Booth Rentals
    • Labor Order Form
    • Ground Rigging/Forklift Rental
    • Sign Order Form
    • Marshaling Yard Information
    • Shepard Logistics Services
    • Shipping Labels
    • Hanging Sign Shipping Labels
    • Material Handling
    • Motorized Unit/Vehicle Spotting
  • Booth Services
    • Audio Visual & Computer Rental
    • Telecommunications
    • Electrical
    • Cable
    • Compressed Air, Water, Drain, Gas
    • Business Services
    • Catering
    • Floral
    • Photography
    • Staffing
    • Lead Retrieval
    • Insurance
  • Hotel & Travel
    • Airport Check-in and Bag Check
    • GWCC Campus & Parking Map
    • Official SECO 2010 Hotels
  • Promotions
    • Mailing Lists
    • Press Conference
    • Promotional Program
    • Banner Program
  • FAQ's

Payment

Payments for booth space can be made by check or wire transfer only. SECO International does not accept credit card payments for booth space.
Space Draw Payment Schedule (booth space reserved before or during SECO 2009):
      25% deposit due: May 1, 2009
      Second 25% payment due: August 31, 2009
      50% balance due: October 15, 2009
General Booth Sales Payments Schedule (booth space reserved after SECO 2009):
      50% deposit due: upon reservation
      50% final payment due: October 15, 2009

Important Deadlines

Company Description due: June 30, 2009 (or upon rental of booth space)
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Forms due: January 15, 2010
Exhibitor Staff Pre-Registration Opens: November 2, 2009
Exhibitor Staff Pre-Registration Ends: January 28, 2010*
* If this deadline is missed, exhibitor staff may still register on-site at SECO 2010 for admittance into the exhibit hall.

Exhibit Staff Registration

SECO requires all exhibiting booth personnel to display a registered name badge to gain entrance to the Exhibit Hall. Companies may learn more about registering booth personnel on the Exhibitor Registration page.

Companies with an outside contractor requiring access to the exhibit hall to setup and dismantle booths must register their Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EAC) with SECO.

Promotional & Support Opportunities

Promotional Opportunities
As a valued exhibitor, you'll enjoy the exposure and customer traffic that comes with being a part of Optometry's Marketplace&8482;. There are additional opportunities available to maximize your company's exposure during the show.

Many companies exhibit at SECO 2010. Set your company apart with opportunities to promote your brand message, drive more traffic to your booth, encourage attendees to take advantage of show specials, and more.

To learn more about advertising opportunities, availability, specifications, and rates contact the SECO Advertising Department at:
SECO International, LLC
Advertising Department
p. 770-451-8206
f. 770-451-3156
e. advertising@secostaff.com
or view the SECO 2010 Advertising Prospectus and Banner Program

Corporate Support Opportunities
Companies interested in considering corporate support of the SECO conference may contact the SECO Industry Department at:
SECO International, LLC
Industry Relations
p. 770-451-8206
f. 770-451-3156
e. corporatesupport@secostaff.com

Exhibitor Press Opportunities

If your company would like to conduct a press conference to announce new technologies, products or services during SECO 2010, you may reserve time in the SECO Press Room at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please book your conference as soon as possible as prime times are booked early. Please contact SECO's public relations representative, Kim Ryan, by e-mail at kimryan@bellsouth.net, or by phone (770) 932-0695.

SECO will provide a projector with screen and a podium with microphone in the press room. Presenters must bring a presentation computer if they choose to use the projector.

Exhibitor Lounge

Visit the Exhibitor Lounge inside Hall A1 during official exhibit hall hours for complimentary beverages, snacks and a quiet meeting place. A valid exhibitor badge is required for admittance.

Exhibitor Appointed Contractors

EAC's are companies hired by an exhibitor to participate in the set-up and dismantle of an exhibition. These workers, outside of registered exhibitor staff, must officially register with SECO as an EAC in order to be granted access to the Exhibit Hall during set-up hours.

Complete an EAC Registration Form (see the Exhibitor Service Kit) and fax it to the SECO International, LLC office by January 15, 2010. All representatives of the EAC must be listed on this form in order to receive credentials to enter the Hall.

EAC's are to check-in at the entrance to Hall A-1 of the Georgia World Congress Center and provide company identification to the on-duty security guard to receive a wristband granting them access to the Exhibit Hall. Badges will not be provided. Wristbands will only grant access to the Exhibit Hall during set-up and dismantle hours.

Once EAC's and privately owned vehicles (POV) have been granted access to the Exhibit Hall, they must adhere to the load-in and marshalling yard instructions provided in the SECO 2010 Exhibitor Service Kit.

Housing

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SECO 2011 Space Draw

Click here to view updates to the SECO 2011 Exhibit Hall floor plan. For information about your Space Draw selection time contact the Manager of Exhibitor Services & Industry Relations at exhibits@secostaff.com or 770-451-8206.

Contact Us

SECO publishes much of its information for exhibitors online in this section of www.seco2010.com. But, if you don't see what you're looking for, contact us!