2010 Technical Display - VENDOR INFORMATION



Vendors - Promote your business at the conference

Louisville conference attendees visit GAS' annual Technical Display to see and purchase the newest and best equipment, supplies, services, publications, and educational materials, located in the Marriott Downtown Kentucky Ballroom just across from the always well attended International Student Exhibition! 

Interested in exhibiting?

Technical Display packages are available at $875 and $1,100 and include one 8 ft. x 10 ft. booth, one full-color half page ad in the GAS Online Directory & Resource Guide (starting in 2010 this will be an online-only version - see GAS Online Directory & Resource Guide) and two full conference passes. Limited Non-Profit Tabletop displays (no wall display area) will also be available to non-profits only for $625 and will be located in the hallway between Technical Display and the International Student Exhibition. Scroll down for more details.

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOTTERY OF BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS IS PAST, HOWEVER
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE.  Please email
for details.



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  RESERVE A TECHNICAL DISPLAY BOOTH ONLINE
(Mastercard/Visa, Check)
  - Current members will need to login, those not current must join/renew before reserving.
  - You will need to know: type and preferences of booth(s) you want to reserve. Please   reference the 2010 Tech Display Information Sheet - download link is above.

To Reserve by Fax/Mail - Download the 2010 Tech Display RESERVATION FORM  pdf

The Glass Art Society reserves the right to deny applications for Technical Display
or the Conference from anyone for any reason.


Don't miss this OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT with your target market!

2010 TECHNICAL DISPLAY DETAILS:

Technical Display Location:
Downtown Marriott Hotel: Kentucky Ballroom
(directly across the hall from the Int. Student Exhibition which is located in the Win-Place-Show rooms - always an extremely well attended event.)

SET UP:
Wednesday, June 9, 2010  8am – 6pm

HOURS OPEN:
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, June 11, 2010, 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

TAKE DOWN:
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 3pm – 6pm

Booth Fees and Benefits
Standard Booth (8' x 10')  $875 USD
Premium Booth (8' x 10')  $1,100 USD
Non-Profit Tabletop display (no wall display area, 6' table) $625 USD

Cost of the Standard or Premium booths and Non-Profit Tabletops include the following except as noted:
  • Installed pipe and drape display, skirted table (Non-Profit Tables = 6' skirted table, no pipe and drape)
  • 2 chairs, signage and wastebasket
  • Half page full-color GAS Directory & Resource Guide advertisement (value approximately $200 USD)  full details available soon
  • 2 full-conference passes (value $510 USD)
Number of Booths Available:  50 Standard, 10 Premium
Non-Profit Tables Available:     7 Tables

Eligibility:  All Technical Display Exhibitors MUST be current members of GAS through June 2010.

Deadlines and Dates:
February 15    Display space reservations and 50% deposit due on Technical Display Booth EXTENDED TO FEB 16 (to participate in lottery)
February 18    Booth Allocation Lottery
February 28    Notification of Booth Allocation + Exhibitor Kit with details from display company
April 1            Final Technical Display payment due

The Glass Art Society reserves the right to deny applications for Technical Display or the Conference from anyone for any reason.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Before February 15, 2010       - full refund
February 15 - April 1, 2010    - 50% refund
After April 1, 2010                  - no refund


Not reserving a booth? You can still REACH GLASS ART SOCIETY MEMBERS:

ADVERTISE in the 2010 GAS Online Directory & Resource Guide
  • The GAS Online Resource Guide and Membership Directory is officially an online-only publication as of 2010. Visitors to the advertisement section will be able to click on each ad and be directed to your website (if link is provided to us.) The Guide is used as a reference year-round. Resource Guide advertisers receive 10% off Journal advertising. 2010 Technical Display participants receive a 1/2 page Resource Guide ad as part of their package; full page upgrades available for 2010 Technical Display participants for an additional $125. Publication will be available online in September 2010.
  • You DO NOT need to attend the conference in order to place an ad in the Resource Guide.
  • Questions or comments please contact Kate Dávila, Communications Manager, at or call 206-382-1305.
  • Please click here to download the GAS 2010 Resource Guide and Membership Directory reservation form.


DONATE AN AWARD to the 2010 GAS International Student Exhibition Winners
  • Gift certificates and/or cash are accepted. 
  • All donors acknowledged onstage at the Closing Night Party, Saturday, June 12 as well as listed on signage posted onstage. 
  • If commitment received by March 1st donors will be listed in the Conference Program Book. 
  • In addition, all awards will be recognized in the 2010 GAS Journal, however donations of $500 or above will receive a paragraph profile of their business (to be provided by company).


The Glass Art Society reserves the right to deny applications for Technical Display, advertising participation, GAS membership or the conference from anyone for any reason.

Technical Display Questions or comments - please contact:

Patty Cokus, Executive Assistant
  |  Tel: 206-382-1305  |  Fax:  206-382-2630


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