Opportunities to Exhibit
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For more information please call Tony Kozak, ACIL Corporate Liaison
at 716-844-8174, or email him at TonyKozak@roadrunner.com
Why Exhibit?
- Meet decision makers from major Independent Testing Laboratories operating laboratories servicing major Fortune 100 companies.
- Generate valuable sales leads.
- Introduce new products.
- Advertise your services.
- Promote company awareness and brand image.
- Network with industry leaders.
Reaching the Audience
Each participating organization will receive one tabletop only display. In addition each participating organization will:
- Be featured in an issue of the ACIL Newsletter and on the ACIL website.
- Receive a half-page ad in the conference program.
- Be featured on a prominent sign listing all the onsite exhibitors and in the program.
Exhibitor Information
Each exhibitor receives a 6-foot draped tabletop only with two chairs, and ONE full conference registration. Additional registrations can be purchased. Exhibitors will also receive a roster of registrants at least 10 days prior to the conference. Please note that booth, backdrops and additional chairs are NOT permitted in the exhibit area. More detailed information will be included in your Exhibitor Manual.
Tabletop Assignments
If you require electricity/internet, arrangements must be made through the hotel. More information will follow in the Exhibitor Manual.
Confirmation
Your confirmation will be emailed upon receipt of payment. An Exhibitor Manual will be sent by August 1, 2015.
Shipping of Booth/Materials
All shipping arrangements MUST be made through the hotel and should arrive at the hotel no earlier than October 2, 2015. Complete shipping information will be sent in your confirmation packet and Exhibitor Manual.
Liability
The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the hotel and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Hyatt Regency Miami and ACIL, any representative, agency or employee while using exhibition facilities.
Set-up and Tear Down of Exhibits
Shipment, set-up and tear-down of exhibits will take place on the dates and times specified by ACIL. Set-up and tear-down will not begin until the times indicated in the meeting schedule of events.We ask that you don’t tear-down until the time specified. Please plan to staff your tabletop area through Wednesday (October 7, 2015) until 4:30 pm.
Exhibitor Fee
- Associate Members (annual dues of $1000 for annual sales under $10M): $1200 includes one conference full registration and table top display.
- Associate Members (annual dues of $5000 for annual sales over $10M): $749 includes one conference full registration and table top display (discounted registration due to inclusion of the table top display with membership).
Payment
All exhibitors must either register by phone, mail or fax your form to the ACIL office.
Background Information
What is ACIL?
ACIL is the trade association representing independent, commercial, scientific and engineering firms. Its members are professional services firms engaged in testing, product certification, consulting, and research and development. Affiliated membership is available to manufacturers’ laboratories, consultants and suppliers to the industry and related trade associations.
ACIL defines independent scientific and engineering services firms as commercial entities engaged in analysis, testing, inspection, materials engineering, sampling, product certification, research and development and related consulting services for the public. They are not affiliated with any institution, company, or trade group that might affect their ability to conduct investigations, render reports, or give professional, objective and unbiased counsel.
Vision
To be recognized as the leader advancing the interests of the testing industry.
Mission
To enhance members’ success by:
- Providing advocacy, education, service and mutual support.
- Promoting quality, ethics, independence objectivity, and free enterprise.
Membership Demographics
- More than 150 member companies throughout the US.
- Represents more than 2000 facilities.
- Represents more than $2 billion in annual revenues.
- Represents the lab owners and senior managers.
- Employs thousands of quality lab technicians and the industry continues to grow.
- Represents more than 75% of the independent commercial environmental testing in the US.
Meeting Location
The meeting location will be at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 S.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131. Discounted rooms are available for $149 per night, single/double occupancy, $174 per night, triple/quadruple occupancy, $209 Regency Club. To receive the ACIL rate please contact the hotel directly for room reservations at 888-421-1442 and ask for the ACIL Annual Meeting group rate or click here to book online.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, there will be a cancellation fee of 50% as long as you cancel prior to August 24, 2015. If you cancel after August 24, 2015 there will be no refund of your registration fees. Sponsorships are non-refundable.