2018 Spring Conference Exhibitors Jun 16, 2017 ACWA’s 2018 Spring Conference & Exhibition is May 8-11. 2018 at the Sacramento Convention Center, Hyatt Regency & Sheraton Grand. Reach decision makers in the water community! ACWA conferences are the premier destination for water industry professionals to learn and network with average registration between 1,600 + attendees. ACWA conferences give you direct access to Senior Management, General Managers, Attorneys, Directors, Engineers, Operations, Financial Managers, Presidents/Vice Presidents and other Water Industry Professionals in the California water community. Why Exhibit with ACWA? Network with over 1,600 water industry professionals Establish and build long- lasting customer relationships Showcase your company’s brand, products and services to water industry decision makers Maintain relationships with existing clients Connect directly with key water industry prospects in one place Display your company in front of your key audience through sponsorship’s Exhibitor Registration Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Booth Rates Don’t wait, exhibit booths are selling out quickly! Associate Exhibitor – $1,280 per 8 x 10 booth or $1,380 per Premium booth Non-Associate Exhibitor* – $2,560 per 8 x 10 booth or $2,660 per Premium booth *Become an ACWA Associate and save $1,280 per 8 x 10 booth. You’ll receive all the benefits of an ACWA Associate, along with the opportunity to participate in ACWA’s sponsorship levels Silver – Diamond allowing you to receive special benefits and level recognition at Fall Conference. To get the full list of Associate benefits, click here to download the Associate flyer. What’s Included with Exhibit Booth Registration? Exhibit booth space (8’ deep x 10’ wide) includes 8’ draped back wall and 3’ draped side walls. Table and chairs are not included. AES has created a special discounted package for ACWA exhibitors for $135 plus tax which includes either a 4ft or 6ft table with two chairs. Order before November 9, 2018 for special pricing. (See below for AES Login to order your booth furniture.) Exhibitor I.D. Sign and Number Complimentary Conference Registration for three (3) allotted Exhibit booth personnel – Meals are purchased separately Complimentary pre-conference and post-conference attendees list Complimentary listing on the Conference Mobile App with your company name, booth number, description, contact information, hyperlink to company website, and direct link to booth location on Exhibit hall map. Complimentary listing in official conference program booklet distributed to all attendees with your company name, booth number, description, and contact information. Company description listed on ACWA website Exhibit Hall Schedule and Hours Date Time Activity Tuesday, May 8 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Move in All exhibits must be in place by 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception Booth staff must be present Wednesday, May 9 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Regular Exhibit Hall hours Exhibit Hall closed for lunch 12–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Prize Drawing Fiesta Night Reception Booth staff must be present Thursday, May 10 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Regular Exhibit Hall hours Thursday, May 10 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Move out Exhibit Hall must be vacated by 4:30 p.m. What’s Happening in Exhibit Hall? Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours One-on-one time with key decision makers who are looking for the products and services you offer. Receptions and Meals Connect with the water community during our popular Tuesday Welcome Reception, Wednesday Prize Drawing Fiesta Reception and close up final sales during Thursday morning’s Networking Breakfast. Prize Drawings, Ice Cream and More With an afternoon ice cream, exhibitor game card, and prizes including conference registration, cash and exhibitor prizes – attendees love to hang out in the Exhibit Hall! Exhibitor Opportunities ACWA exhibitors can connect with the California water community through unique conference opportunities including: Exhibitor Case Studies previously called Technical Presentations (4 spots) Sponsorship opportunities Exhibitor Spotlight Exclusive Email Advertising Exhibitor Demonstrations (4 spots) Host Appetizers at your Booth during Welcome Reception Exhibitor Cash Prize Contribution Exhibitor Game Card Contribute Exhibitor Prizes for attendees Learn more about these opportunities and download forms here. For more information contact Ashley Kravchuk at ashleyk@acwa.com or (916) 441-4545. Official Service Contractor Need shipping or booth furniture? American Exposition Services (AES) is our official service contractor. Furniture, electricity and internet access are not provided by ACWA, but you may get the order forms through AES. Advanced Warehouse Shipping is preferred and the best way to ship your booth materials. Please also review these shipping/material handling guidelines to avoid additional fees. Please look for a welcome email from AES to Log in. Click here for the Online Kit. Contact AES American Exposition Services 1341 North Market, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 925-3976 Fax: (916) 925-3975 Email: info@american-expo.com Hotel Information Hotel Room Block will open August 20, 2018. Deadline for group rate is November 5, 2018. Hotel reservations must be made online through ACWA’s provided link you receive in your email. You aren’t able to call the hotels or book online to receive group rate. Hotels: [Update Hotel Info ] Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego – 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101 Room Rate: [Update Hotel Pricing] Single/Double $199 per night. See reservation link after August 20 for Triple and Quad rates. Once ACWA’s Room Block opens, registered exhibitors will receive an email from ACWA staff with the hotel reservation link. You must register as an attendee/exhibitor first in order to receive the hotel information. Fraudulent Housing Alert Please be advised that a Exhibition Management companies are contacting ACWA exhibitors implying that they have been contracted by ACWA or Hyatt to handle all exhibitor housing. ACWA has not contracted with any housing company and any information provided to them may be used for fraudulent purposes.
