Exhibitors

IAPD and IPRA invite you to support the park and recreation industry by exhibiting at the 2012 Soaring to New Heights Conference, January 26-27, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Come join us by attending the state’s largest park and recreation conference featuring more than 300 exhibitors with more than 4,200 delegates expected to attend. With meeting attendance that rivals the National Recreation and Park Association Congress, you’ll receive unprecedented exposure to park and recreation professionals, most of whom make the buying decisions likely to impact your company’s bottom line.

As an exhibitor, you will receive:

• Face-to-face access to more than 4,200 delegates searching for products and services
• Access to marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities
• (1) 10’ wide by 8’ deep draped booth
• (1) 6’ draped table (if booth package with table option is chosen)
• (2) contour chairs
• (1) wastebasket
• Deluxe background drape, side dividers, and booth sign
• (5) complimentary exhibitor badges per booth (extra badges or replacements are $10 each). All badges are distributed onsite at the conference. All badges are distributed onsite at the conference.
• (2) complimentary tickets per booth for the Friday hors d’oeuvres reception
• (1) complimentary parking pass per booth valid at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
• Admission to educational sessions and workshops on Friday and Saturday
• Listing in the 2012 Exhibitor Directory
• One-time general cleaning of booth and exhibit hall aisles
• House carpet for your booth
• 24-hour hall security

Showcase your newest products, ideas, and services. Meet the people you need to know – don’t miss this opportunity! Booths are still available, but going quickly! View the current list of 2012 Exhibitors.

Please contact Sue Triphahn of IAPD at either 847.496.4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org for more information.

Show Hours/Schedule

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Exhibitor Registration/Move-In 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Exhibitor Registration/Move-In 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (all booths must be set up by 12:00 p.m.)
Exhibitor Meeting: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
2013 Booth Registration: 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Show Opens: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Dock doors will be closed at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, January 27, 2012
Show Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. *
Exhibitor Move-Out/Breakdown: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
*4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Snack Reception

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Exhibitor Move-Out/Breakdown: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (all freight must be out of the hall by 11:00 a.m.)

2012 Exhibitor Information

You don’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in the 2012 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, January 26-27, 2012. Reserve your booth today!

It’s easy: Download and print the 2012 floor plan – booths with red dots are already sold. Pick out your booth space (choose three locations in order of preference). Click here to open the exhibitor contract, type in the information and save on your computer. To confirm booth space at this time, payment must be received in full. Email your contract and payment to striphahn@ILparks.org or send to:

Sue Triphahn, IAPD
4476 Sundance Circle
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

or fax to 847-496-5246

After September 12, 2011, full payment will be due to confirm booth space.

IAPD/IPRA Official Service Contractor

Freeman is the official service contractor located at 5040 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60644-1346 Phone: 773/379-5040; Fax: 773/379-5042; www.freemanco.com

Helpful Resources

• Current Exhibit Hall Floor Plan: Download the current exhibit hall floor plan.
• 2012 Exhibitor Contract: Click here to open the exhibitor contract. After September 12, 2011, full payment will be due to confirm booth space.
• Exhibitor Prospectus:  Click here to download.

“Exhibiting at the 2012 Soaring to New Heights Conference doesn’t cost, it pays!”