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INTERNATIONAL
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER APRIL 21-24, 2018 CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of DECA’s year. 18,000 students, advisors, administrators and business partners gather to develop knowledge and skills for college and careers. The students compete against one another in over 50 areas focused around marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship. Students participate in leadership academies to develop 21st Century Skills in the areas of collaboration,
NATIONWIDE MEMBER PROFILE
219,000 HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS
5,300 CHAPTERS
communication, critical thinking and creativity. Our teacher advisors enhance their classroom skills through professional development training and competitions. The conference provides numerous opportunities for your company/ brand that include: •
Associate engagement and volunteerism
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Career & college exhibits
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Conference materials and take-aways
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Special events
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Dynamic, multi-media general sessions
Each of the unique opportunities in this packet provides your brand
94%
OF DECA MEMBERS REPORT AN A OR B AVERAGE
7X
MORE LIKELY TO STUDY BUSINESS TOPICS IN COLLEGES
the connection with DECA’s most highly energetic student leaders and/or advisors.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
ENROLL
5X
MORE LIKELY TO WANT TO OWN THEIR OWN BUSINESS
top students to your college or university.
RECRUIT
trained employees for your company.
PROMOTE
your products and/or services.
ENGAGE
your associates in Corporate Social Responsibility. 2
Research findings courtesy of the National Research Center for College and University Admissions. The sample included 45,274 high school DECA members at association career development conferences and was compared to data from more than one million students nationwide.
SATURDAY APRIL
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DECA 5K RUN/WALK EXHIBIT REGISTRATION + SET–UP EXECUTIVE MENTOR RECEPTION (by invitation only)
OPENING SESSION
SUNDAY APRIL
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EXHIBITS EMERGING LEADER SERIES SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE ACADEMY Sponsored by Aryzta (Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.)
EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM ADVISOR ACADEMY Sponsored by PepsiCo Chilled DSD
MDA RECOGNITION LUNCH
ABOUT DECA
DECA is a premier education partner developing college and career ready youth. Our comprehensive learning program is: • Co-curricular • Built upon the National Model Curriculum Framework • Cross-walked to Common Core Standards • Supportive of 21st Century Skills We are specifically authorized by the United States Congress, the federal and states’ Departments of Education as integral to delivering effective career education. Over 235,000 high school and college students in all 50 United States, U.S. territories and 9 additional countries participate in DECA’s programming, annually, through instruction delivered by a state-certified teacher.
(by invitation only) Sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association
MONDAY APRIL
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JUDGE CHECK-IN | ORIENTATION PRELIMINARY COMPETITION EXHIBITS JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY INVITATIONAL BREAKFAST Sponsored by Johnson & Wales University
EMERGING LEADER SERIES
With a 70-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals. For these reasons, and many others, our internationally renowned business partners consider DECA a favored sustainability partner in achieving their corporate and social responsibility goals.
LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION
IMPORTANT DEADLINES Friday, February 2
CHARTERED ASSOCIATION OFFICERS LUNCHEON
Program advertisement reservation
Friday, February 9
Registration for conference program inclusion Company logo submission (Illustrator .eps file)
SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE ACADEMY Sponsored by Aryzta (Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.)
ADVISOR ACADEMY Sponsored by PepsiCo Chilled DSD
(by invitation only) Sponsored by U.S. Army
EXHIBIT DISMANTLE
TUESDAY APRIL
Program ad artwork due
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Friday, March 30
FINAL COMPETITION
Friday, February 23 Full payment due Exhibit name badge form due
JUDGE CHECK-IN | ORIENTATION
SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION (by invitation only) GRAND AWARDS SESSION
WWW.DECA.ORG/PARTNER
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
The opportunities to engage, connect and network at #DECAICDC are endless! Don’t miss your chance to engage with potential customers at DECA’s largest event of the year. Our sponsorship packages eliminate the guesswork, so you can focus on making the most of your ICDC experience.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
ATLANTA SPONSOR
PREMIER SPONSOR OF GENERAL SESSIONS
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ATLANTA PACKAGE PLUS
• On stage presence at general sessions • Video streaming recognition • Promotion/Branding/Recognition
DECA 5K RUN/WALK DIAMOND LEVEL • Opportunity to place items in race registration • Special mention in communication updates • Logo on race page of web site • Logo on race t-shirt • Sponsor table at the event • 5 complimentary race entries • 5 VIP seats to DECA ICDC Opening Session
INVESTMENT:
$50,000
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EPIC PACKAGE PLUS
• Opportunity to present educational topic • Promotion/Branding/Recognition
FIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
• Invitation to scholarship reception • Onstage recognition to winner(s) during Grand Awards Session • Photograph with winners • Promotion/Branding/Recognition
10x20 EXHIBIT BOOTH INVESTMENT:
$20,000
EPIC SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
BUSINESS SPONSOR
DECA COMPETITIVE EVENT SPONSOR
CORNER EXHIBIT BOOTH
CORNER EXHIBIT BOOTH
FULL-PAGE, 4-COLOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT
FULL-PAGE, 4-COLOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT
DECA 5K RUN/WALK SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR
DECA 5K RUN/WALK SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR
DECA ICDC APP
DECA ICDC APP
SPONSOR OF 1 DECA SCHOLARSHIP AT $1,000 TO BE RECOGNIZED AT CONFERENCE
UNLIMITED COMPANY INVITATION TO SERVE AS COMPETITIVE EVENT JUDGES
• Official competitive event title sponsor at conference • Promotion in numerous DECA publications and online • ICDC onsite promotion through banners, signage and program • Onstage presentation to ICDC finalists and winners • Photographs with event winners
DECA 5K RUN/WALK SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR • • • • •
Logo on race t-shirt Logo on race banner Promotional table at race Acknowledgement in ICDC program Logo in DECA communications/ promotions for race
(See EPIC sponsor description) (See EPIC sponsor description)
ONE INVITATION FOR CEO/SENIOR EXECUTIVE TO ATTEND DECA’S EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM
FULL-PAGE, 4-COLOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT
UNLIMITED COMPANY INVITATION TO SERVE AS COMPETITIVE EVENT JUDGES
DECA ICDC APP • • • •
Banner ad linked to your company page Logo on exhibitor profile Inclusion in App game Promotion during the conference digest
OPPORTUNITY TO INSERT PROMOTIONAL PIECE IN REGISTRATION PACKET
(See EPIC sponsor description)
• Onstage presentation to winner at Grand Awards Session • Invitation to scholarship reception • Photograph with winner
PREMIER CORNER EXHIBIT BOOTH • Chapter mailing list of all chapters in attendance
(See EPIC sponsor description)
PROMOTION/BRANDING/ RECOGNITION INVESTMENT:
$5,000
PROMOTION/BRANDING/ RECOGNITION INVESTMENT:
$6,500
COLLEGE SPONSOR CORNER EXHIBIT BOOTH
TWO INVITATIONS FOR CEO/SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO ATTEND DECA’S EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM
½ PAGE, 4-COLOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT
UNLIMITED COMPANY INVITATION TO SERVE AS COMPETITIVE EVENT JUDGES
(See EPIC sponsor description)
PROMOTION/BRANDING/ RECOGNITION INVESTMENT:
$10,000
DECA ICDC APP
UNLIMITED COMPANY INVITATION TO SERVE AS COMPETITIVE EVENT JUDGES PROMOTION/BRANDING/ RECOGNITION INVESTMENT:
$3,500
QUESTIONS Corporate & External Affairs Department P 703-860-5000
WWW.DECA.ORG/PARTNER
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
1,500 conference attendees participate in the DECA 5K RUN/WALK which is an annual community service conference activity that benefits a charitable organization and DECA’s scholarship fund.
TITLE SPONSOR
DIAMOND LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
• Start/finish line promotion
• Opportunity to place items in race registration bags
• Company logo in race flyers
• Company logo on back of race shirt
• Special mention in communication updates
• 2 complimentary race entries
DIAMOND LEVEL PLUS • Logos on medallions and race bib • Community service competitive event sponsor - Official competitive event title sponsor at conference - Promotion in numerous DECA publications and online - ICDC onsite promotion through banners, signage and program - Onstage presentation to ICDC finalists and winners - Photographs with event winners
• On stage recognition during Opening Session with presentation of overall money raised
INVESTMENT:
$25,000
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GOLD LEVEL PLUS
• Logo on race page of web site
SILVER LEVEL PLUS • Press releases • 2 VIP seats to DECA’s ICDC Opening Session
• 5 complimentary race entries • 5 VIP seats to DECA’s ICDC Opening Session
INVESTMENT:
$5,000
INVESTMENT:
$2,500
• Sponsor table at the event • Acknowledgement in conference program • Logo on race promotions and signage
INVESTMENT:
$1,000
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Over 12,000 DECA members from around the world compete at DECA’s International Career Development Conference with the hope of being named an international champion. These competitions aren’t just about medallions and plaques though; they provide the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders with the experience they need to make a much needed impact on our future economy.
EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM
Connect with 600 seniors through the Aspire Academy and mentor them to make good decisions at this important time of their lives. • Keynote speaker at Academy • 3 invitations for CEO/senior executives to participate • Promotion/Branding/ Recognition • Logo on mentor gifts
INVESTMENT:
$15,000
LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Sponsor one of DECA’s leadership academies that is designed to empower DECA members to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation. Aligned with 21st Century Skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, communication, creativity and collaboration, and innovation.
Get on stage with members during the Grand Awards Session and promote your company in front of 18,000 attendees. Partial sponsorship of one of DECA’s competitive events includes cash awards to the top 10 winners, trophies, medallions and certificates.
ADVISOR ACADEMY 150 teachers
• Promotion in numerous DECA publications and online
ASPIRE 600 senior students ELEVATE 400 student local officers EMPOWER 300 student state officers IGNITE 1,000 student leadership trainees THRIVE 600 students
INVESTMENT:
$5,000-$10,000
• Official competitive event title sponsor at conference
• ICDC onsite promotion through banners, signage and program
SCHOLARSHIPS Provide a donation to DECA’s scholarship fund. DECA scholarships are merit based. • Invitation to scholarship reception • Onstage recognition to winner(s) during Grand Awards Session • Photograph with winner(s) • Promotion/Branding/ Recognition
INVESTMENT: $1,000 minimum
• Onstage presentation to ICDC finalists and winners • Photographs with event winners
INVESTMENT:
$5,000
QUESTIONS
Corporate & External Affairs Department P 703-860-5000
WWW.DECA.ORG/PARTNER
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ENGAGE
You can engage with our members like never before thanks to social media and digital technology. Create an ongoing relationship on our attendees that will carry on even after the conference has ended.
ADVISOR LOUNGE
Connect with advisors at the conference by hosting the Advisor Lounge on the exhibit show floor. Representatives from your company would meet and greet the advisors and share information about your company, as well as any products and services. Your sponsorship would include: • 30x30 space • Furniture and carpet • Electricity • Break station • Promotion/Branding/ Recognition
MEAL FUNCTIONS Brand your company with DECA’s meal functions during the conference. • Promotion/Branding/ Recognition • Opportunity for a flyer to be placed at the event
INVESTMENT:
$5,000$20,000
INVESTMENT:
$10,000
SOCIAL MEDIA CORRESPONDENT PROGRAM Make sure that you’re seen in all the social coverage of #DECAICDC by sponsoring DECA’s SMCP. Led by DECA’s social media staff, our student social media correspondents will be reporting on every aspect of the conference and will include our SMCP sponsor’s # in their coverage. • Shirts for the SMCP • Promotion/Branding/ Recognition • Personalized badges/lanyards • Recognition at the Grand Awards Session with onstage appearance.
INVESTMENT:
$2,000 CHARGING STATIONS
Put your companies brand on a mobile charging station, which will be located in the exhibit hall.
INVESTMENT:
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CONFERENCE MOBILE APP
Get your brand and message in the hands of 18,000 attendees. The conference app allows attendees to review the schedule, find exhibitors, receive conference updates and more from their iPhone, Android, Blackberry and the web. • Banner ad linked to your company page • Logo on exhibitor profile • Inclusion in App game • Promotion during the conference digest
INVESTMENT:
$700
CONFERENCE MATERIALS
Conference materials often travel back with students and serve as souvenirs for years to come, or help advisors decorate their classrooms. Let your brand become memorable keepsakes for thousands of DECA members and advisors!
BAGS/TOTES
Put your company logo on a conference bag and showcase your brand in front of 18,000 attendees. These are popular for all participants (students, advisors, administrators, etc.) and are taken home for continued use.
INVESTMENT:
LANYARDS
Place your logo with DECA’s logo by sponsoring the 18,000 conference lanyards that are visible throughout the entire conference.
INVESTMENT:
$7,000
PENCILS
10,000 sharpened pencils are needed for competitive event testing. What better way to get your brand in the hands of DECA members?
INVESTMENT:
$2,000 or in-kind
PENS
3,000 pens are needed for completion of advisor and judge registration cards. This is a perfect way to showcase your company to business professionals.
INVESTMENT:
$1,500 or in-kind
$20,000
GIFTS
Place your brand in the hands of each conference attendee by sponsoring a branded gift that is focused toward students, advisors/teachers, administrators and/or volunteers.
INVESTMENT:
$ACTUAL COST
INSERTS
Drop a discount flyer, special offer or product catalog in the conference registration packet. Draw attention to your booth and remind attendees of your products and/or services.
INVESTMENT:
$600 18,000 members $200 3,000 advisors
QUESTIONS
Corporate & External Affairs Department P 703-860-5000
WWW.DECA.ORG/PARTNER
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EXHIBIT You won’t find a more professional, engaged or driven group of aspiring professionals anywhere other than #DECAICDC. Meet our members face-to-face in our conference exhibit hall and build the foundation for a lifelong relationship with the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Exhibit fee includes a 6-foot table, draped; 3-foot side rails; an 8-foot backdrop; two chairs, wastebasket and 7”x 44” identification signage. DECA will also provide necessary security during the hours that the exhibit hall is closed. Fee does not include labor, shipping charges, special lighting, or electrical connections. Exhibits cannot be sublet or shared.
EXHIBIT BOOTH RATES 10’ x 10’ BOOTH
MEMBER ORGANIZATION
NON-MEMBER ORGANIZATION
END/CORNER BOOTH
$1,025
$1,500
INTERIOR BOOTH
$900
$1,200
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VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE
EXHIBIT TIMES SET-UP SATURDAY | APRIL 21 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM All booths must be completely set up no later than 5:00 PM.
MAIN ENTRANCE
DECORATOR CONTACT Freeman 841 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404-253-6494
[email protected]
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MAIN ENTRANCE
CONFERENCE SITE Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW Atlanta, GA 30313 404-223-4000 gwcc.com
EXHIBITS OPEN SUNDAY | APRIL 22 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Advisors ONLY 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Everyone MONDAY | APRIL 23 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MOVE-OUT MONDAY | APRIL 23 4:00 PM
ADVERTISE DECA’s International Career Development Conference is the largest gathering of DECA members and advisors in one place during the entire school year. All eyes are on you at #DECAICDC and you have the opportunity to reach 18,000 eager customers during the most exciting week of the DECA year.
ADVERTISING RATES BACK COVER
$5,500
INSIDE FRONT COVER
$4,000
INSIDE BACK COVER
$4,000
FULL PAGE COLOR
$3,000
FULL PAGE B & W
$2,500
1/2 PAGE COLOR HORIZONTAL
$2,000
1/2 PAGE COLOR VERTICAL
$2,000
1/4 PAGE COLOR
$1,000
ARTWORK DUE February 23, 2018 FULL PAGE Safety: 7.5” x 10” Trim: 8.5” x 11” Bleed: 8.75” x 11.25”
1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL 7.5” x 4.75” No bleed. Ad can fill entire area.
PRINT TECHNICAL SPECS
• Digital photos must be 300 dpi minimum to be printed. • For production and quality-control purposes, we cannot accept Web or Internet images. • Acceptable file formats for photography and electronic art are: - Adobe Acrobat .PDF files (high resolution with all fonts embedded; CMYK color). - Adobe Photoshop files (.PSD, .JPG, .EPS or .TIF). - Adobe Illustrator .EPS files (all fonts converted to outlines and all images embedded). - Adobe InDesign file (all fonts converted to outlines and all images embedded). • Copies of fonts used within any ad or EPS file must be provided in Mac Postscript or Open Type format. • All color ads must be converted to CMYK. Spot colors must be specified with a Pantone Solid Coated description.
1/2 PAGE VERTICAL 3.5” x 10” No bleed. Ad can fill entire area.
1/4 PAGE 3.5” x 4.75” No bleed. Ad can fill entire area.
• Ads must be produced to specific page sizes per ad dimensions. • Camera-ready artwork is press ready. DECA is not responsible for adjustments or alterations to size, color or copy error in the content of camera-ready artwork.
PRODUCTION QUESTIONS
• All art, fonts, printer fonts, photos and graphics must be included. All color, including photos, must be CMYK.
Direct inquiries and advertising materials to:
• All ads must include bleeds, crop marks and registration marks MUST be removed from ad. • The DECA ICDC program is produced on a Macintosh platform and is unable to support Windows-based documents.
DECA CONFERENCE PROGRAMS Corporate & External Affairs Department 1908 Association Drive Reston, Virginia 20191-1594 P 703-860-5000 F 703-860-4013
[email protected]
WWW.DECA.ORG/PARTNER
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VOLUNTEER Without our conference volunteers, the competitive event experience so many of our members wait all year for would be nonexistent. Serving as a judge means so much more than just volunteer hours; it empowers a student to put thousands of hours of preparation and practice into action.
Volunteer your business expertise! Evaluate the knowledge and skills of over 18,000 student members as well as serve as a mentor.
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EXECUTIVE MENTOR
APRIL 22, 2018 GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER 60 corporate executives to connect with 600 student seniors to help them make good decisions at this important time in their lives. Contact
[email protected] for more information.
JUDGE
APRIL 23-24, 2018 GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER As a competitive events judge, you’ll sit across the table from DECA members who have been preparing all year-long in classrooms to have their chance to shine in front of you. Contact
[email protected] for more information.
APPLICATION AND CONTRACT ADVERTISING, EXHIBIT SPACE & SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
❑ Platinum...............................................................................................................................$50,000 ❑ Atlanta.................................................................................................................................. $20,000 ❑ EPIC......................................................................................................................................... $10,000 ❑ Diamond................................................................................................................................. $6,500 ❑ Business.................................................................................................................................. $5,000 ❑ College......................................................................................................................................$3,500
COMMUNITY SERVICE DECA 5K RUN/WALK
❑ Title Sponsor.......................................................................................................................$25,000 ❑ Diamond Level..................................................................................................................... $5,000 ❑ Gold Level...............................................................................................................................$2,500 ❑ Silver Level.............................................................................................................................. $1,000
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
❑ Executive Mentor.............................................................................................................$15,000 Leadership Academies.................................................................................. $5,000–$10,000 ❑ ADVISOR ACADEMY ❑ ASPIRE ❑ ELEVATE ❑ EMPOWER ❑ IGNITE ❑ THRIVE
❑ Competitive Events......................................................................................................... $5,000 ❑ Scholarships.......................................................................$________ ($1,000 MINIMUM)
ENGAGE
EXHIBIT
BOOTH LOCATIONS: Diagram for booth locations on page 10. Make six choices. ❑ 1ST CHOICE........................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ ❑ 2ND CHOICE......................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ ❑ 3RD CHOICE......................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ ❑ 4TH CHOICE......................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ ❑ 5TH CHOICE.......................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ ❑ 6TH CHOICE.......................................................................... BOOTH NOS.______________ Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If your selection has been filled, we will place you in the booth(s) closest to your choice. Payment must accompany application to reserve exhibit space. SPECIFY COMPANIES you do not wish located near your exhibit: _________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ STATE WHAT YOU INTEND TO EXHIBIT. Add any special circumstances which would make it desirable to assign locations for size, corners or other needs: ____________ ___________________________________________________________________________ DESCRIBE any giveaways, promotions or contests to be conducted as part of the exhibit: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ CONFIRMATION and/or EXHIBITOR’S SERVICE KIT should be sent to:
Meal Functions..................................................................................................$5,000–$20,000 ❑ CHARTERED ASSOCIATION DINNER ❑ JUDGE BREAKS ❑ ADMINISTRATOR’S DAY ❑ ADVISOR RECOGNITION RECEPTION ❑ JUDGE BREAKFAST ❑ JUDGE LUNCHES
❑ Advisor Lounge............................................................................................................... $10,000 ❑ Social Media Correspondent Program (SMCP).............................................. $2,000 ❑ Charging Stations..............................................................................................................$2,500 ❑ Conference Mobile App.................................................................................................... $700
CONFERENCE MATERIALS
❑ Bags/Totes.......................................................................................................................... $20,000 ❑ Conference Gifts..............................................................................................................Gift Cost ❑ Registration Inserts............................................$600 each x ___ insert(s) $________ ❑ Lanyards..................................................................................................................................$7,000 ❑ Pencils.................................................................................................................$2,000 or in-kind ❑ Pens.......................................................................................................................$1,500 or in-kind
ADVERTISE
ARTWORK DUE FEBRUARY 23, 2018 ❑ Back Cover.............................................................................................................................$5,500 ❑ Inside Front Cover.............................................................................................................$4,000 ❑ Inside Back Cover...............................................................................................................$4,000 ❑ Full Page (Color)................................................................................................................. $3,000 ❑ Full Page (B&W)..................................................................................................................$2,500 ❑ 1/2 Page Vertical (Color)................................................................................................. $2,000 ❑ 1/2 Page Horizontal (Color)........................................................................................... $2,000 ❑ 1/4 Page (Color)................................................................................................................... $1,000 To be included in program, send a vector based EPS file of your company logo by February 9, 2018.
______________________________________________________________ Exhibitor (company) ______________________________________________________________ Contact ______________________________________________________________ Street Address ______________________________________________________________ City State/Prov. ZIP ______________________________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________________________ Phone Fax ______________________________________________________________ By (signed) ______________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________________________________ Web site URL
VOLUNTEER www.deca.org/volunteer
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO:
Amount Due ____________________
Booth # _______________________
DECA Inc. Attn: Corporate & External Affairs 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1594
Deposit _______________________
Logo Rec'd _____________________
Phone (703) 860-5000
DECA USE ONLY:
Fax (703) 860-4013
[email protected]
To have your company listed in our conference program, please send us your contract by February 9, 2018. Full payment is due on all applications received after March 30, 2018.* Failure to make full payment by March 30, 2018, will subject the exhibitor to cancellation of contract. This application and contract, when properly executed by the company and accepted by DECA, shall be considered a binding agreement subject to general information and regulations on the page 14. Mail this completed application and contract with your check to reserve your package/space. A confirmation letter will be emailed to you after processing at DECA. DECA Inc. reserves the right to and will strictly enforce trademark infringement laws. Any product displaying characters and/or names where licensing is necessary (i.e. Disney charters, Hard Rock Café, Tasmanian Devil) must submit a copy of the licensing agreement to DECA prior to the conference. DECA Inc. also restricts the sale or display of any product (including clothing) that refers to DECA, Marketing Education, Career Development Conference, International Conference, An Association of Marketing Students or Emerging Leaders and Entrepreneurs. *Federal and state agencies may submit a purchase order with the application and defer payment until after service is rendered.
EXHIBIT GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS PURPOSE
This conference is conducted for educational and informational purposes; to disseminate knowledge and ideas; to encourage communications; to promote product and career information. Under IRS Rulings, sales activities are not permitted for a 501(c)(3) organization (DECA). Exhibitors are encouraged to explain, show or demonstrate products or services.
ELIGIBLE EXHIBITS
DECA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any Exhibitor. No Exhibitor shall sublet or share space. Exhibitors must show only goods and services used in their regular course of business. All promotional activities must be confined to the limits of the booth. To have your company listed in our conference program, please send us your contract by February 9, 2018.
BOOTH EQUIPMENT
DECA will provide a 6-foot draped table, 2 chairs and a waste basket. Side rails are 3 feet high; backdrop is 8 feet high. The fee DOES NOT INCLUDE labor, shipping charges, special lighting or electrical connections.
PAYMENT FOR SPACE
Your deposit of one-half booth rental must accompany the application. The balance is due by March 30, 2018. Failure to make full payment by March 30, 2018, will subject the exhibitor to cancellation of contract and forfeiture of deposit. Full payment is due on all applications received after March 30, 2018.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
Exhibitors may begin installation Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. and have displays ready by 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21. Exhibits are to remain intact until Monday, April 23, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
SECURITY
DECA will provide necessary security during the hours the exhibit area is closed. The Exhibitor is solely responsible for his/her own exhibit material and should insure his/her exhibit against loss or damage. All property is understood to remain in the Exhibitor’s control in transit to and from the confines of the exhibit area. DECA assumes no liability of any kind.
FIRE, SAFETY AND HEALTH
The Exhibitor agrees to accept full responsibility for compliance with local, city and state fire, safety and health ordinances regarding the installation and operation of equipment. All exhibit materials and equipment must be reasonably located within the booth and protected by safety guards and devices where necessary to prevent personal accident to spectators. Only fireproof materials should be used in displays, and the necessary fire precautions will be a responsibility of the Exhibitor.
BADGES
Exhibitor personnel will be provided with badges to permit entry to the exhibit area. You must advise us of personnel by March 30, 2018, to ensure that badges are prepared in advance.
EXHIBITORS’ REGISTRATION
All Exhibitors must register and pick up their conference packets at the Exhibitor’s registration desk on site. Registration fee is included in the exhibit fee for four representatives per booth space.
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RESTRICTIONS
DECA reserves the right to restrict exhibits which for any reason become objectionable, and may also evict any exhibit which in the opinion of DECA detracts from the general character of the Exhibit. DECA will not be liable for any refunds or other expenses in this instance.
AUDIO-VISUAL
The use of devices for mechanical reproduction of sound is prohibited. Sound of any kind must not be projected outside the booth. Motion pictures, slide demonstrations, fashion shows, Karaoke, etc. are subject to prior approval by DECA.
LIABILITY
Neither DECA, nor their agents or representatives, will be responsible for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to exhibit or personnel. Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save DECA, the Georgia World Congress Center and its employees and agents harmless against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney’s fees arising out of or caused by Exhibitor’s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of the Georgia World Congress Center and its employees and agents. In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that DECA and the Georgia World Congress Center do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor’s property and that it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by Exhibitor. The Exhibitor, on signing the contract, expressly releases the aforementioned from any and all claims.
CANCELLATIONS
This contract may be cancelled in writing prior to March 30, 2018, in which case fifty percent (50%) of the rental fee will be retained by DECA. Cancellation after this date obligates the Exhibitor to full payment. If space is not occupied by opening, April 21, at 5:00 p.m., DECA shall have the right to use such space as it sees fit.
INABILITY TO PERFORM
In the event the Exhibit is not held for any reason beyond its control, DECA reserves the right to retain part of the rental fee as shall be required to compensate for expenses incurred up to that time.
CLARIFICATION OF RULES
DECA has sole authority to interpret and enforce all rules and regulations contained herein, to make any amendments thereto and to make such further rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the orderly conduct of the Exhibit Hall.
RELOCATION OF EXHIBITS
DECA Inc. reserves the right to alter locations of the exhibits as shown on the official floor plan if deemed advisable and in the best interest of the conference.
SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
Information on shipping methods, storage and rates will be sent to you directly by the official decorator. The exhibitor agrees to ship at his/her own risk and expense all articles to be exhibited.
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