Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

Showcase Schedule

Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Setup on Sunday

Rental Fee for Exhibitor Showcase

Each booth will be 10’ x 6’. See diagram below to select your booth.

Single exhibit booth $1,000.00. 
Double exhibit booth $1,700.00

Booths will be assigned by NCACTE based on the date they are received. 

 
This does not include conference registration for CEUs. If you wish to obtain CEUs please register as a participant separately.  

Exhibit Space

NCACTE will be in charge of the Vendor Showcase. NCDPI will assist as needed.

Booth Registration and Payment Deadline

Booth registration must be completed and paid no later than June 23, 2023. Exhibitor registration can be completed here: https://na.eventscloud.com/ctesc23
 
Make check payable to: NCACTE
 
Mail check to:

NCACTE
c/o Robin Miller
4224 Glen Erin Way
Raleigh, NC 27613

Booth 

Each booth will be 10’ x 6’ and will be set up according to the attached diagram with 8' high back drapes.  Space in multiples of 10' wide may be reserved.  Each booth will be furnished with one draped table (approximately 2’ x 8'), two chairs, a tablecloth, and a sign with the company’s name.
 
Exhibitors will also be listed in the conference app. During registration you will need to send the following:
  • Organization Name
  • Logo (640px x 640px)
  • Description
  • Address
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Website

Character of Exhibits

Products and/or services related to the educational and professional development of conference participants are suitable for exhibition.  The conference exhibit management reserves the right to decline or prohibit any exhibit which, in their judgment, is not suitable to or in keeping with the character of the exhibition. The primary purpose of the exhibits is to show and demonstrate wares or services that can be used by teachers and personnel in the conduct of classroom and internal/external laboratory activities.

Decorator Services

The Benton Convention Center representative will be receiving your booth assignment and setup of the vendor showcase.

Hollins Exposition Services will handle the set-up and decoration of the booths.  Upon receipt of your confirmed Exhibit Space Agreement, Hollins Exposition Services will mail to you an information packet.  This packet will include information about shipping, electrical connections, and additional items that you may want to order for your exhibit. Be sure to complete the form for any needed services and return to Hollins.

Electrical Services

The Benton Convention Center will provide at a cost of $60.00 for establishing the electrical connection. There will be complimentary internet throughout the facility.  Complete the request form below and send directly to Hollins. 

Electricity Request Form

Exhibit Location and Parking

Exhibitors will be able to unload their materials at the Loading Dock area of the Convention Center.  Parking will be available adjacent to the Convention Center.

View Parking Map

 

Advance Shipment of Materials

Any shipment of merchandise must be made through the Benton Convention Center.  Ship to arrive after July 15.

Receiving Department
C/O:  NCACTE – John Kirkman
Benton Convention Center Event Service Manager
July 17-21, 2023
Benton Convention Center
425 North Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101

Packages should be marked “Hold for Arrival”

Access to the Exhibits

Access to the exhibits will be restricted to persons properly registered for the conference and who display appropriate badges indicating their status as a conference participant.  The exhibit management reserves full control over such admission.  Exhibitors and their representatives will be provided badges at no cost.

Liability

The exhibitor agrees to comply with the fire, safety, and health regulations of the Benton Convention Center.  Exhibit materials and equipment must be duly protected by safety guards and devices, where necessary, to prevent accidents.  The exhibitor further agrees to make no claims against the Benton Convention Center; the NCDPI, Career & Technical Education Section; the North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education; or their employees or representatives for loss, theft, damage or destruction of goods, or for injury to exhibitors themselves or their employees.  All exhibit material should be insured by the exhibitor from the time it leaves their firm until it is returned to them from the show.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Sponsor - $1,225

  • Summer Conference Exhibit + 2 additional workshops *
  • Special Signage for Summer Conference Booth
  • Company Logo / Link on NCACTE Website

Silver Sponsor - $1,150

  • 1 NCACTE workshop *
  • Special Signage for Summer Conference Booth

Bronze Sponsor - $1,075

  • Special Signage for Summer Conference Booth
  • Company Logo / link on NCACTE Website

*Additional Workshops:  NCACTE Professional Development in October and March.

 

Other Vendor Sponsorships Available

  • CTE Awards Gala
  • CTE Awards Gala Keynote
  • Summer Conference Division Luncheons
  • NCACTE President’s Reception

    What if I need help during the conference?

    Send an email to cteschelp@gmail.com. 

    Additional Advertising Opportunity

    Check-out our NCACTE website at: acteonline.org/northcarolina.

    In addition, you as one of our Summer Conference vendors may choose to be one of our website sponsors for $150.  As a website sponsor your company name, company logo, and a direct link to your company's website will be included on our website's home page.  All of our website sponsors will be listed as "Friends of NCACTE" and will also be added to our links page with linkable logos.

    THIS OPPORTUNITY IS A SPONSORSHIP FOR THE NCACTE WEBSITE, NOT FOR THE 2022 NC CTE SUMMER CONFERENCE. 

    A-La Carte Items

    • NCACTE Fall PD Seminar Exhibit Booth - $150
    • NCACTE Spring PD Seminar Exhibit Booth - $150
    • Company Logo / Link on NCACTE Website - $150

    Please send your ad in electronic format to ncacte18@gmail.com by August 5, 2023.

    This opportunity must be arranged separately from your Summer Conference registration. 

     

     

    Exhibitor Map

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