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Exhibiting FAQs

Find the answers to your questions about exhibiting at The National in the list below. If the information you need is not here, please contact the exhibit hall manager.

What is the exhibit hall schedule?

The complete schedule is as follows:

SET UP

Tuesday, July 25 (20 x 20 only)
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

HALL OPEN

Thursday, July 27
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Friday, July 28
9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 29
7–11 a.m.

DISMANTLE

Saturday, July 29
11 a.m.–3 p.m.

How do I order badges?

You may order badges online through the exhibitor portal. Once you reach the portal, you will need the log-in information that was provided in your booth confirmation notice. When you have opened your record, select the “Staff” tab to enter the names of your booth personnel. There is no charge for badges.

Does my booth have furnishings?

Booth supplies are not included in the booth fee. The fee includes:

  • Booth with pipe, drape and a two‐line booth sign
  • Complimentary set of meeting pre-registrant data (self-stick labels or Excel file)
  • Complimentary badges for registered booth personnel
  • Complimentary lunch and refreshment breaks in the hall with attendees
  • Company name listed in meeting program book (must purchase booth by February 17, 2017)
  • Company name and booth number featured on APMA website, mobile app and meeting newspaper
  • Complimentary, basic listing in the APMA Buyers’ Guide

You may order booth supplies (furnishings, A/V, decorations, etc.) at the GES Expresso site.

How do I get a list of meeting registrants?

All exhibitors may order one complimentary set of meeting pre-registrant data. You may order self-stick labels or an Excel file. Access the order form through the exhibitor portal. Once you reach the portal, you will need the log-in information that was provided in your booth confirmation notice. When you have opened your record, select the “Resources” tab to download the pre-registrant data order form (which includes the data use agreement). You must submit the order form, data use agreement, and a sample of the item you intend to mail to registrants. If you are not sending a mailing, you must provide a written explanation indicating how the data will be used.

Can I send an email to meeting registrants?

You may send an email message to registrants via APMA’s designated distributor. The fee to send an email message is $400 ($300 for corporate partners/members). Additional fees may apply if your ad does not meet the distributor’s ad specs. The ad specs and the distributor’s contact information will be provided when your order is received. You may download the order form through the exhibitor portal. Once you reach the portal, you will need the log-in information that was provided in your booth confirmation notice. When you have opened your record, select the “Resources” tab to download the e-ad order form.

When is my booth balance due?

Outstanding balances must be paid by Friday, June 23. Make a credit card payment online through the exhibitor portal. To access your record, you will need the log-in information that was provided in your booth confirmation notice. Once you have opened your record, select the “Account” tab to pay the outstanding balance and to print a receipt.

Can I offer a raffle at the meeting?

Raffles are an effective and inexpensive way to generate booth traffic, and all exhibitors are strongly encouraged to offer one. If you hold a raffle, you must manage all logistics (collecting names of entrants, drawing winner names, notifying winners, etc.). APMA cannot store your raffle items. If the winner of your raffle prize does not pick up the item, APMA cannot ship it for you.

APMA will promote your raffle by noting your participation in the following materials:

  • Meeting program book (must confirm participation by February 17, 2017)
  • Daily meeting newspaper
  • Meeting app
  • Insert in the meeting bag (flyer will indicate your company name, booth number and prize(s)

What promotional opportunities exist?

There are many ways you can promote your brand or company on site, and before, during or after the meeting:

  • Advertise in the meeting newspaper, The National Today. Distributed each morning (Thursday—Saturday), it focuses on the hot topics/events of the day.
  • Brand the daily distribution racks for The National Today. Bins are placed strategically throughout the site.
  • Advertise in the highly popular APMA mobile app, used by the majority of attendees.
  • Brand the meeting e-blasts and extend your reach before, during, and after the meeting.

Complete information is available in our media kit.

Where can I find housing information?

Host Hotel

Gaylord Opryland
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Complete details are available here. The APMA room block is limited. You should make your reservation as soon as possible. Once the block is full, rooms may be available, but at the hotel’s prevailing rate.

ALERT: You should only use the information provided by APMA for your hotel arrangements. No other entity is authorized by APMA, Passkey, or the Gaylord Opryland & Convention Center to provide assistance with hotel accommodations. Please contact the exhibit hall manager if you receive solicitations for hotel assistance from any other entities.

How do I update my company information?

You may edit your company information online through the exhibitor portal. Once you reach the portal, you will need the log-in information that was provided in your booth confirmation notice. When you have opened your record, select the select the “Booth Info” tab to edit the information. NOTE: If the company name has changed, please contact the exhibit hall manager to ensure that internal information and promotional lists are updated accordingly.