EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION MARCH 26-29, 2018 WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER DENVER, COLORADO ABOUT THE WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION For more than 40 years, the WQA Convention & Exposition has been an allencompassing event connecting the drinking water treatment industry s technologies, know-how, education, training, networking and business opportunities with industry professionals in one convenient and costeffective location. Decision makers with purchasing power from all segments of the water quality improvement industry come to WQA s Convention & Exposition to connect with exhibitors who are uniquely qualified to help them solve the issues they are dealing with in their day-to-day business lives. Be part of the solution, reserve your exhibit space today!
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION PROVIDES NETWORKING Connections make you successful! Networking at the WQA Convention & Exposition is especially strong. Whether it s through interactions on the exhibit floor, casual conversations at networking events, or ideasharing at education seminars, the WQA Convention & Exposition allows you to: NOITISOPXE & NOITNEVNOC AQW Establish new relationships Offer solutions with your company s products and services Strengthen existing relationships EXHIBITOR BENEFITS ACCESS Complimentary entrance for all exhibitor personnel to the educational sessions. ONLINE LISTING Company description, logo, website address and brochure on the WQA Convention & Exposition website. PROGRAM GUIDE LISTING Company name and contact information in the official Program & Buyer's Guide. MOBILE APP LISTING Company description, logo, website address and brochure on the WQA 2018 mobile app. CUSTOMIZED INVITATIONS Personalized VIP passes to invite your clients and guests to visit your booth. ATTENDEE LISTING Pre- and post-show attendee mailing lists.
ABOUT THE WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION TOP REASONS CITED FOR ATTENDING 95% To network with industry professionals 95% See new products, services or technologies PURCHASING POWER 41% 38% Final Decision Maker Joint Decision Maker 94% Gain insights into new trends, market developments or regulatory changes 90% Meet with multiple vendors or suppliers in one location 74% Education on water treatment topics WATER TREATMENT MARKETS REPRESENTING 33% OR MORE OF A COMPANY'S BUSINESS WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS 17% Recommendation Maker ATTENDEE FACTS 96% of attendees are involved in their company's purchasing process 86% of attendees say they are likely to purchase products or services from exhibitors Attendees spent an average of 24 minutes in each booth they visited 56 different countries were represented by the 2017 attendees
WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS 2018 WQA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION IMPORTANT INFORMATION EXPOSITION DATES & TIMES Tuesday, March 27 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EXHIBIT INSTALLATION DATES & TIMES Sunday, March 25 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 26 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EXHIBIT DISMANTLING DATES & TIMES Wednesday, March 28 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PAYMENT SCHEDULE On or before Dec.1, 2017 50% of Exhibit Space Total After Dec. 1, 2017 100% of Exhibit Space Total Final payment is due Dec. 29, 2017 BADGE PICK-UP Sunday, March 25 Badges can be picked up in the lobby outside of Hall F of the Colorado Convention Center, beginning on this date at 2:00 p.m. 96% of our members recommend WQA membership! Save 30% on exhibition fees (manufacturer/supplier only). Join today! www.wqa.org/membership BOOTH RENTAL FEES PRICING (per 10' x 10' space) WQA Members Early Bird price: $2,500 (Contracts submitted thru Aug. 1, 2017) Regular price: $2,600 Non-Members Early Bird price: $3,650 (Contracts submitted thru Aug. 1, 2017) Regular price: $3,750 BOOTH ADD-ONS Surcharge for corner space: $200 Surcharge for peninsula: $400 Surcharge for island spaces $600 Administrative fee: $225 MORE INFORMATION Exhibition Information Kelley Thompson, Events Coordinator 630-929-2525 kthompson@wqa.org Booth Sales Corcoran Expositions, Inc Rhonda King, Exhibit Manager 312-265-9656 rhonda@corcexpo.com Advertising & Sponsorship Sales Kari Pantol, Development Manager 630-929-2452 kpantol@wqa.org WQA Membership Information Jackie Price Osafo, Membership & Development Director 630-929-2517 josafo@wqa.org