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How To Exhibit

How to Exhibit

General Information

We expect the 2008 NACS Convention to draw over 22,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors. The NACS Show exhibit floor is organized into 6 main areas of exhibits (shows within a show) and exhibitors must choose to be in one of these six areas. Please note that at least 60% of the booth must contain applicable product to qualify for a specific area. 

  • Candy & Snacks
  • Facility Development & Store Operations  
  • Food Equipment & Foodservice Programs  
  • Merchandise (grocery, tobacco, packaged beverage)     
  • PEI/NACS Petroleum Equipment & Services 
  • Technology

Location
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois

Exhibit Dates & Times
Sunday, October 5                    12:00 pm – 5:30 pm 
Monday, October 6                    12:00 pm – 5:30 pm 
Tuesday, October 7                     9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Booth Costs & General Information
Minimum Booth Size: 10'x10' (100 sq. ft.) 
Maximum Booth Size: None
NACS/PEI Member Rate: $30.00 per sq. foot
      ($750 - annual member dues)
Non-Member Rate: $40.00 per sq. foot

These costs include the following:

  • 3 complimentary booth personnel badges per 10'x10' (100 square feet) exhibit space (registration available in mid-May 2008)
  • Company listing in the 2008 Program and Directory, NACS Show Connect, NACS Show Online, and on-site Electronic Product Locators
  • 8' high back drape and a 3' high side drape (For in-line booths only, color varies based on your show product area) 
  • 7" x 44" booth identification sign (In-line booths only)  
  • Aisle carpet (color varies based on location).
  • Carpet is not included with your booth.  Booth carpeting/floor covering is mandatory and is the responsibility of the exhibiting company.  
  • Furniture, utilities, and any other additional services are not included.  These items should be purchased through vendors provided in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

* Supplier Membership Fee: $750 per year
* 50% of the booth fee is due with the application by June 6, 2008.  After June 6, 100% booth payment is due with the application.

Contact NACS to Exhibit
For more information about exhibiting opportunities, please contact the following:

Alison (Clifford) Daniels
(703) 518-4287
For Facility Development and Store Operations (POP displays, shelving, in-store services), PEI/NACS Petroleum Equipment and Services,  or Technology area information.

Matt Danzig
(703) 518-4281
For Candy and Snacks (shelf-stable packaged sweet, salty, or meat snacks), or Food Equipment and Foodservice Programs area information.

Leigh Walls
(703) 518-4215
For Merchandise (resalable product, packaged beverage, novelty, grocery, tobacco) area information.