Hilton Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MinnesotaPre-conference Workshops — Sept. 29 - 30
Main Conference — October 1 - 2Exhibitor Move In — Sept. 30
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Andrew Cooke (770) 349-1101
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Why should you exhibit at this conference?This two-day conference is packed with people clamoring to learn more in • Process Improvement • Performance Improvement • Quality • Lean • Six Sigma
“The Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall is a very good idea and should be kept going. This is a key competitive advantage that this conference has over others I have been to.” Chad Vincent
What ’s in this for you?
• Reach new prospects • Close sales • Strengthen relationships with
existing customers • Planned activities drive
attendees the exhibit floor • Gain high-profile recognition
in the lean and quality communities
• Your Web site link on the conference Web site speeds the connection
• Numerous opportunities to interact socially with attendees
• Publicity that creates awareness and interest
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TOP THINGSattendees like about this conference:
17%Service
14%Consulting
12%Aerospace
7%Health care
6% Distribution/Transportation
44%Manufacturing
Attendees
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You have solutions. Reach those who identify the product to solve the issue as well as those who recommend and decide on solutions.
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60% 5S
58% Quality management software
57% Six Sigma training
54% Supply chain software
53% Auditing software
53% Lean process design
53% Lean consulting services
53% Factory layout and planning services
49% Value stream mapping software
47% Lean manufacturing software
47% Work measurement software
47% Simulation software
46% SPC software
39% ISO standards
33% Scheduling/planning software
33% Warehouse management systems
27% JIT training
27% Kanban
27% Lean manufacturing hardware
20% ERP software
20% Material handling systems
7% Logistics outsourcing
Attendees play a key role in purchases for:
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§Benchmarking§ Continuous Improvement§Corporate Culture§Customer Value§Going Green - Environmental Aspects§Industry Specific§Lean and Quality§Methodologies and Case Studies§Potpourri§Quality and Systems Management§Senior Leadership
attendees like about this conference:
3%Member of
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10%None
16%Identify the need
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13%Decision Maker
58%Recommend /
Influence 16%Director/
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16%CEO/
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16%Senior industrial
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18%General manager/Project manager
8%Quality/Lean
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Exhibitor Prospectus
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∂ Alignment at Work
∂American Led-gible
∂ASQ Automotive Division
∂CreateASoft
∂DNV Certification
∂DynaSoft
∂Electro-matic Products
∂Flexsim Software Products
∂Great Systems!
∂Harrington Group
∂iGrafx
∂Institute for Operational
Excellence
∂Institute for Lean Innovation
∂Invistics
∂JMP (Division of SAS)
∂Laubrass
∂Microsoft
∂Milliken & Company
∂Minitab Inc.
∂Operations Associates
∂Orlando Software
∂Production Modeling Corp.
∂Prologia LLC
∂Proplanner.net
∂Quality Group Inc.
∂Remstar
∂Rockwell Automation
∂RWD Technologies
∂SigmaFlow
∂StatPoint
∂The Boeing Company
∂TBM Consulting Group
∂Ultriva Inc.
∂University of Kentucky – Center
for Manufacturing
∂University of Tennessee
∂Villanova University
∂Visual Workplace
∂Visual8
Join the exhibitors who have enjoyed success at the Operational excellence, Lean and Quality conference
VENDOR-PRESENTED SESSIONSA great opportunity to showcase to prospects. . .÷ A special track on the main schedule just for you.
÷ Showcase your expertise, products, and services directly to attendees in a vendor presentation. this is the ideal opportunity to promote your company with the time and control you need in a classroom setting.
" the dedicated slot allows up to 50 minutes for your product presentation, case study, white paper, and/or demo. Your session will be listed in the onsite conference program, conference Web site, and in a special e-mail broadcast.
investment fee is $500 and includes:" Room set for 50 participants" LcD projector and screen" Promotion in the program and final brochure" Web site inclusion in matrix and session descriptions
call your sales representative for availability.
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Exhibit fee: 10’ x 10’ ……………. $2,700 • 10’ x 20’ ……………. $5,400
Exhibit fee includes:
Contact
Payment Procedures A $500 deposit is due with application and contract submitted before July 13, 2008. Full payment is required with application and contract submitted after July 13, 2008.
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO IIE AND MAIL TO: IIE • 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 • Norcross, GA 30092 • Attention: Andrew Cooke
Cancellation Policy Exhibitor may cancel or withdraw from the exposition subject to the following conditions:
• The exhibitor shall give written notice of cancellation or booth reduction. Such notice
will be considered official on the date of receipt by IIE.
• Notice of cancellation or booth reduction received prior to July 13, 2008, will result
in no penalty cost to exhibitor. Cancellation or booth reduction notice received by IIE
between July 13 and Aug. 8, 2008, will result in a 50% refund of fee. After Aug.
8, 2008, no refund will be given for cancellations or booth reductions. Faxes are
accepted for credit card payment only to (770) 263-8532.
Andrew Cooke (770) 349-1101 • [email protected]
Operational excellence
conference and expo 2008
HILTON MINNEAPOLIS1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Sept. 29-30
Pre-conference Workshops
Oct. 1 – 2
Main Conference
Exposition Details • Company logo, link, and
short description on official conference Web site exhibitors section
• Company listing in onsite and pre-conference literature including an exhibitor-focused e-mail broadcast
• Two full conference registrations per 100 square feet (additional booth personnel may purchase exhibit-only badges for $140 each)
• Attendee networking reception in exhibit hall
• Lunch with featured presentations
• Booth signage • Pipe-and-drape booth • Skirted table with chairs • Waste basket • Carpet
Exhibitor Prospectus
Schedule at a Glance (subject to change)
Sept. 29-30 Pre-conference Workshops
Sept. 30 Exhibitor Move In - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Oct. 1 Main conference begins
RegistrationCoffee Service Opening Session with KeynoteConcurrent Sessions & Vendor Presentations Luncheon with Keynote SpeakerExhibit Hall OpenSocial in Exhibit Hall
Oct 2. RegistrationCoffee Service Concurrent Sessions & Vendor Presentations Luncheon with Keynote SpeakerExhibit Hall OpenExhibit Tear Down - Noon- 5 p.m.
Hilton Minneapolis1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-2440
(612) 376-1000
Reservations: (800) 445-8667
www.minneapolis.hilton.com
Last year, the conference hotel room block was filled by August. Please make your room reservations early to ensure the convenience of staying at the conference hotel.
Hotel Room RESERVATIONS
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July 13, 2008 – Final payment due exhibit space rental.
Aug. 1, 2008 or sooner – Send high resolution logo (300 dpi or higher) in JPG or GIF file and 50- to-60 word description of the products and services you will be exhibiting to [email protected]. These will be used for the Web site and promotional materials.
Aug. 1, 2008 – Artwork for 4-color process display ad in the conference show issue of Industrial Engineer magazine. Contact your sales representative for artwork specifics and advertising rates.
Aug. 2008 – Exhibitor service kits to be mailed to exhibitors from Freeman Decorators.
Sept. 4, 2008 – Advanced freight shipping to be completed. Information contained in exhibit kit.
Sept. 19, 2008 – Register any attendees not provided on the Exhibit Agreement. Please call customer support at (770) 449-0460 x 102 or (800)494-0460 x 102.
Sept. 19, 2008 – Artwork due for onsite conference program advertising. Send PDF file to [email protected].
Freeman Shipments will be accepted beginning Sept. 4, 2008 at the Warehouse Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST. Materials must arrive at warehouse no later than Sept. 26, 2008.
Sept. 30, 2008 - Booth move in - 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and exhibitor registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Oct. 1-2, 2008 – Exhibit hall open for dedicated periods of time including a networking social
Last day of conference – Booth move out - Noon – 5 p.m.
Contact Andrew Cooke at (770) 349-1101 if you have questions.
T A K E A D V A N T A G E OF EVErY OuNCE OF PrOMOTION DuE YOu
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A ppl ic At ion A n d con t r Ac t for e x h i bi t spAc e /sp on s or sh i p1. reserve exhibit booth:_______ 10’ x 10’ booth at $2,700_______ 10’ x 20’ booth at $5,400
2. enhanced marketing opportunities:o Literature insert: Reserve _____ inserts at $400 per insert in
the attendee conference bag.o Show roster (electronic file) o $300 pre-show o $400 post-showo Banner ad: To appear on the conference Web page. $1000 for a full yearo Vender presentation session 50 minutes, 4 sessions available,
assigned on first-come, first-served basis: $500
3. Advertising space:Please reserve the following advertising space in the Oct. show issue of Industrial Engineer magazine (includes color):o Full-page ad • $1,600o Half-page ad • $995o Quarter-page ad • $595
Please reserve the following advertising space in the onsite conference program:o Inside front cover • $800o Inside back cover • $800o Outside back cover • $995o Full-page black/white • $695o Half-page black/white• $395o Quarter-page black/white• $195
4. sponsorship opportunities:Increase your company brand awareness with:o Continental breakfast • $2,500/dayo Afternoon beverage breaks • $2,500 all dayso Conference note pad • $2,000o Conference pen • $1,000o Conference note pad and pen package • $2,500o Conference proceedings, CD-ROM • $1,500o Internet café and screen savers • $2,000o Tour transportation, all tours • $1,500o Host hotel attendee room keys • $1,500o Lanyards • $3,500o Bags • $3,500
5. exhibit-only hall badgesTwo full conference registrations are included per 100 square feet of exhibit space. Additional booth personnel or guest hall passes (exhibit only) can be purchased for $140 each:Exhibit-only badges __________ x $140 = $__________
contact information (please print)
Company name____________________________________________Contact name_____________________________________________Address__________________________________________________MS/Suite/Room_________________ City______________________State/Province___________ ZIP___________ Country___________Phone________________________ Fax________________________E-mail___________________________________________________Web address______________________________________________
Person to mail exhibit kit to:________________________________
Describe products and/or services to be exhibited in 50-60 words and send along with a high resolution, jpg/gif file (300 dpi or higher) of your logo to: [email protected]
First complimentary badge name____________________________Second complimentary badge name__________________________First exhibit-only badge name_______________________________Second exhibit-only badge name_____________________________
totals1. Reserve exhibit booth $__________2. Enhanced marketing opportunities $__________3. Advertising space $__________4. Sponsorship opportunities $__________5. Exhibit-only badges $__________GRAND TOTAL $__________
payment informationI authorize the deposit amount of $500 to be paid as indicated with balance due July 13, 2008.o Check: Payable to IIE; mail with application A check for $__________ is enclosed. Check #__________o Credit card #____________________________________ o Mastercard o Visa o AmExCredit card #______________________________________Exp. date_______________ Billing ZIP code______________Authorized signature________________________________Name on card_____________________________________
Questions?
Mail this application:Andrew Cooke, IIE, 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 Norcross, GA 30092 or fax to: (770) 263-8532
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEc o n f e r e n c e a n d e x p o 2 0 0 8October 1-2, 2008 • Hilton Minneapolis • Minneapolis, Minnesota
Andrew Cooke (770) 349-1101 • [email protected]