General Information for Exhibitors

Convention Center

www.houstonconventionctr.com
The official contractor for the 2008 NCSS Annual Conference is Freeman Decorating Company.

Booth Information
Booth Prices
Booth rental fees are based on location. Please see exhibit floor plan.
10 × 10′ corner	$2,200
10 × 10′ Premium inline	$2,045
10 × 10′ Standard inline	$1,835
Non-profit
Non-profit organizations are offered a discount on booth space. All new exhibitors must furnish proof of non-profit status to receive this discount.
10 × 10′ corner	$1,770
10 × 10′ Premium inline	$1,625
10 × 10′ Standard inline	$1,415

All booths are 10 × 10′or multiples thereof.  An identification sign will be supplied for all non-island booths.  Linear booths will have an 8′high draped back wall and 36″high side drapes.  Booth carpeting (carpet, wood or other standard floor covering) is mandatory and is the responsible of the exhibiting company.

Application for Space
A deposit of at least 50% per booth is required with each application. Applications without deposits will be returned.  Balance of payment is due upon receipt of space assignment.  For applications submitted after September 5, 2008, payment in full must accompany contract.  No company will be allowed on the exhibit floor with an outstanding balance due.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be sent in writing to NCSS.  A $100 charge will be assessed for each booth cancelled prior to September 5, 2008.

Assignment of Space
All booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into account the amount of open space required, exhibiting history, type of physical exhibit, and product type.  Booth space is not guaranteed until written confirmation is sent by NCSS.

What You Get:

• Four free registrations per 10 × 10′ booth, providing your representatives with full access to all conference sessions and functions.  Additional registrations may be purchased at the rate of $110 each, prior to October 31, 2008.
• Exhibitor lounge with complimentary beverage service during select setup and show hours
• Networking access to thousands of social studies professionals and social studies decision-makers
• Listing in NCSS Conference Preview and Program
• Listing on NCSS Conference website
• Sponsorship and advertising opportunities
• 24-hour exhibit hall security
• 7″× 44″ company identification sign
• 8′ high back drape, 3′ high sidewall drapes
• General Exhibit Hall cleaning

Not included in booth fee

• Carpeting (required)
• Furniture rental
• Electricity
• AV equipment
• Material handling and labor
• Pre- and post-registration lists
• Shipping and drayage
• Floral and other services (as outlined in the Exhibitor Service information at www.myfreemanonline.com)

Please note: all of the above times are subject to change by show management.

Show Management
If you have any questions relating to the exhibit or sponsorship program, please contact:
David Bailor, Director of Meetings and Exhibits
Phone: 301-588-1800 ext. 109
Email: dbailor@ncss.org