ADMISSION: All
attendees will register and wear a prescribed badge while in attendance. All issued badges remain the property of the
CDA. By accepting the badge, attendees
agree to observe all guidelines governing the Marketplace. Non-exhibiting manufacturers, importers or
suppliers are NOT allowed admittance to Marketplace without prior approval of Marketplace management.
ATTENDEE LIST: How can I obtain a
pre-and post Marketplace attendee list?
Each paid in full exhibiting company will
receive the Convenience Distribution Marketplace Pre Event Attendee List on
three occasions in January and February 2021. The Post Marketplace Attendee
List will be emailed to all 2020 Exhibitors approximately one week after the
Marketplace. Please note that the main contact on your exhibit space
application will receive this data automatically via email.
ATTENDEE PROMOTIONS - How can I promote my participation
at the show to my prospects?
A
host of sponsorship, advertising, and promotional programs are available to
exhibitors: from Product Showcase shelves to full Platinum Sponsorships.
Advertising programs are available with Convenience Distribution™ magazine,
Convenience Distribution NEWS and online. For information, contact Joel Brown
at 703-208-1649 or at joelb@cdaweb.net.
BADGES (exhibitors) – How can I register our booth
personnel? How many badges is our company eligible for and what do they give us
access to?
Exhibitor
Registration will open in August. Exhibitors receive 5 complimentary
registrations per 10' x 10' of exhibit space, and each registration provides complete access to all Marketplace functions, receptions, meals, and sessions.
BOOTH INCLUDES
Each booth comes fully furnished and built with basic Wifi and electricity. 10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 20’ booths are MIS walled and sided booths with your company’s submitted graphics displaying across the top panel. Additional graphics may be applied to back walls at additional cost, or exhibitor can outfit with additional graphics brought to venue and affixed to back walls. 20’ x 20’ exhibitor lounges come two formats with exhibitor graphics included. Each exhibitor may choose from several furniture packages included with booth fee. Exhibit hall is carpeted.
COSTS - What other costs
can I expect in addition to my booth space?
Booth space is all-inclusive, but most exhibitors will incur:
- Material Handling/Drayage charges
- Shipping Charges
- Hotel & Travel Charges
DRESS CODE - What is the dress
code for booth personnel?
Business professional is recommended for Marketplace
sessions, lunches, breakfasts, receptions and tradeshow floor. Casual attire is recommended for Marketplace
networking reception events.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS - How can I make
hotel reservations? What are the
cut-off dates and what are the room rates?
CDA has a block of rooms at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street - the 2021 Convenience Distribution Marketplace headquarters hotel. All educational sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions and the Marketplace floor will be held at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The CDA has a special group hotel rate of $269. For hotel information and to reserve, please go to www.cdamarketplace.net and click on the Hotel tab.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
510 Water Street
Tampa, FL 33602
MARKETPLACE FLOOR SCHEDULE – What are exhibitor move-in, move-out and Marketplace floor hours?
Move – In
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Monday, February 15
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7:00AM – 7:00PM
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Tradeshow Floor
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Tuesday, February 16
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9:00AM – 4:00PM
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Move-Out
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Tuesday, February 16
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4:00PM – 8:00PM
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MARKETPLACE SCHEDULE - Where can I find a schedule of
events?
Go to www.cdamarketplace.com and click on Schedule tab.
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