1. Select your product area.
To qualify for specific a product area, at least 60% of the products/services displayed in the booth must be applicable to the area selected. Refer to the Product Category section found in the Exhibit Space Application to select the correct section. The NACS Show product areas are:
- Facility Development & Store Operations
- Foodservice & Food Equipment
- Merchandise/Candy & Snacks
- Petroleum Equipment & Services
- Technology
2. Review the current floorplan.
Select at least 3 to 4 available booth options in your product area. See Quick Tips for floor plan viewing instructions and exhibit hall layout.
3. Read the Exhibitor Prospectus and Terms & Conditions.
General rules of booth conduct are included in the Terms and Conditions.
4. Determine NACS or PEI membership status.
Membership must be current through December 31, 2011, to qualify for the lower booth rate. Not a NACS member? Join today! Check your NACS membership status by contacting Nicole (Fox) Walbe.
5. Complete the Exhibit Space Application.
The following sections must be completed before a booth can be assigned:
- Company Contact Information (e-mail address required for confirmations and login credentials).
- Competitors from whom you desire separation (this can be a critical component of the booth assignment process).
- Booth Size and Booth Choices.
- Primary Product Area (note: at least 60% of the products/services displayed must be applicable).
- Eligibility to Exhibit (for assignment purposes only).
- Product Categories (only those that are relevant to your company).
- Payment Details (applications without payment will not be processed).
- Authorized Signature.
6. Submit the completed application(s) with payment.
- Completed Exhibit Space Application (3 pages)
- NACS Supplier Membership Application (if applying for membership)
- Payment should be returned to NACS to the addresses shown on the right.
- SPECIAL NOTE: If you are paying by check to reserve a booth and join as a NACS member, you do not need to submit separate checks.