Timeline leading up to the Expo...

ITEM WHEN
  • Exhibitor Manual emailed to all Exhibitors
 Friday 7 May
  • Show Guide form due back to AEC
 Friday 28 May
  • Trade Invitations mailed to relevant Trade Visitors in Victoria
 Early June
  • Free tickets sent to all Exhibitors for the Expo
 Mid June
  • Exhibitor Manual Forms due back to suppliers
 Friday 11 June

Exhibitor Newsletter - June 2010

With the Expo opening on the Friday 9 July, it's full steam ahead.We trust everything is on track and we look forward to welcoming you to this year's Expo. Just a few last minute reminders attached

Exhibitor Manual

The Exhibitor Manual was sent to Exhibitors via email on Friday 7 May 2010. This manual contains important information on Move In & Out logistics, Service Provider contact details and important forms. If you have not received a copy of the manual please download a complete version of it below.

Important Changes for 2010

MOVE OUT TIMES
We are working with a restricted Move Out for the Expo this year and there are important dates and times that you need to be aware of. Please ensure you refer to page ii of the Manual for further information

PRE BUILT STAND PACKAGE
Walls will now be 2.5m high white melamine walls in an Aluminium Octanorm frame

Items which can be used on walls
When attaching anything to walls, exhibitors can use Velcro, bluetac, double-sided adhesive tape or wall-mounted shelving and hooks, all are available from ExpoNet if required. Walls can not be screwed into.

Items not to be used on walls
Pins, staples, screws, nails, bolts, glue and paint will permanently damage the Panels.

Important Changes for 2010 have been highlighted in red in the Manual

Download Exhibitor Manual

The Exhibitor Manual contains important forms including:

  • Exhibitor Badge Order Form
  • Signage Confirmation Form
  • Logistics Order Form
  • Plus more...

Exhibitor Forms

The Exhibitor Newsletter & Important Forms were sent to all Exhibitors in mid April, below is a summary of the forms

Show Guide Form

Every exhibitor at the Building & Home Improvement Expo will have a listing in the official Show Guide. Your listing will include Company Name, Stand Number, Visitor Enquiry Number and Product Categories. This form must be completed and returned by Friday 28 May 2010

Renovation Rescue Coupon Application

This is a great opportunity to generate immediate sales at the Expo. Using the Renovation Rescue Coupon Booklet you can offer a special discount or offer available only to Visitors of the Building & Home Improvement Expo. This booklet will be handed to Visitors on arrival at the Expo and will be used to form part of our marketing campaign, therefore it should generate some good PR interest. Only a limited number of Exhibitors will be offered this special opportunity and applications will be judged on the value of the offer and the product.  Applications must be submitted by Friday 28 May 2010.

Seminar Applications

This is a great opportunity to spend 15-20 minutes presenting or demonstrating the benefits of your products / services. Using purpose-built stage areas, you can present the benefits and features of your products / services and answer audience questions as you go. You can also use this opportunity to give away samples and/or a spot prize. The schedules will be printed in the Herald Sun Lift-out prior to the Expo and in the onsite Show Guide. There is no cost to participate and standard AV equipment will be supplied. Expressions of Interest must be submitted no later than Friday 28 May 2010

Public Relations Form

Hothouse Media & Events has been appointed as the official PR consultancy for the Expo. With the information you provide Hothouse will assist with providing your company with free publicity and promotion in the lead up to and during the Expo. Your Information will be used wherever possible to promote your products and the Expo. Images are an important tool for generating media coverage. Please try to include high quality images of your product/s. These must be jpegs of approx 1 or 2MB and 300dpi for media use.

Download all of the above forms here including Exhibitor Newsletter 1

 

 

 

WARNING TO EXHIBITORS - EXPO-GUIDE / FAIR GUIDE
Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd does not endorse and has no relationship with Expo Guide which produces the Fair Guide website. We have not given permission for this company to use our name or trademarks on information that the company distributes by mail, fax or by any other medium.

If you receive information from Expo Guide which uses our name or the name of any events we organise, or alleges any other connection with us, please do not sign the form before carefully reading and ensuring you understand the small print.