General Information

• Program Overview
• An Invitation to Exhibit
• Exhibitor Presentations
• Exhibit Hours
• Installation, Opening and Dismantling
• Exhibitor Manual
• Additional Services
• Exhibitor Privileges
• Rental Charges and Space Reservations
• Exhibitor Hotel and Personnel Registration
• Cancellation Policy

PROGRAM OVERVIEW top

The Northwest Council for Computer Education is a professional organization of Pacific Northwest educators interested in supporting the use of computers in education. Two thousand, five hundred annual NCCE Conference participants will join colleagues and exhibitors for a stimulating exchange of ideas, information, and technical expertise.

Program strands include administration, business/mathematics, computer science, government/corporate programs, hardware technology, information access, multimedia, science, special education, written communications, and much more.

AN INVITATION TO EXHIBIT top

Exhibits are an integral part of the NCCE 2007 program. Decision-making educators and school administrators will be seeking information on the latest hardware, software, technical publications, and related equipment for application in the academic environment. We cordially invite your company to exhibit at NCCE 2007—and establish your foothold in this rapidly expanding educational computer market.

EXHIBITOR PRESENTATIONS top

The NCCE 2007 Call for Presentations has closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal. The Program Committee has reviewed all completed submissions, and notification of acceptance or regret have been mailed. Please email with questions.

EXHIBIT HOURS top

The NCCE 2007 Exhibits will be held March 7–10 at the Spokane Convention Center. Exhibit hours have been scheduled to provide maximum interaction between conference attendees and exhibitor personnel:

Wednesday, March 7	4:30–6:30 pm
Thursday, March 8	11:15 am–5 pm
Friday, March 9	10:30 am–3:15 pm

Should NCCE 2007 Management find it necessary to alter exhibit hours in the best interest of the conference, Exhibitors will receive as much advance notice as possible.

INSTALLATION, OPENING AND DISMANTLING top

Display space will be available for set-up in the Spokane Convention Center between Noon and 6 pm on Tuesday, March 6, and 8 am–2 pm on Wednesday, March 7. The Exhibits will officially open at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 7, and all exhibits shall remain in place until 2:30 pm on Friday, March 9. Return of crates and packing cases and dismantling of exhibits will commence on Friday, March 9.

EXHIBITOR MANUAL top

All contracted Exhibitors will receive an Exhibitor Manual approximately 45 days prior to the Exhibit. This manual will include detailed information on Exhibitor activities, shipping, storage, and miscellaneous items pertaining to Exhibitor logistics, as well as the necessary forms and applications relating to decorations.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES top

The price of booth rental does not include storage, placement, shipment, or reshipment of exhibit materials, special lighting, booth furnishings, tables, chairs, carpets, electrical supplies, individual booth cleaning, or any other special services ordered by the Exhibitor.

EXHIBITOR PRIVILEGES top

NCCE 2007 booth rental includes the following:

• Company listing in the enhanced Web version of the NCCE 2007 Advance Program
• Pipe railing, 8' high curtain backwall and 3' high curtain side dividers
• 7" x 44" identification sign listing company name and booth number
• General security guard service
• Daily aisle maintenance
• Descriptive listing in the NCCE 2007 Exhibit Guide portion of the Final Program
• One complimentary, full conference registration for each contracted company
• Early notification for hotel rooms and suite accommodations.

RENTAL CHARGES AND SPACE RESERVATIONS top

Display space will be based on a cost of $10.95 per square foot. Act now and save $200 per 10' x 10' booth. Applications and deposits received prior to September 29, 2006 will be charged only $8.95 per square foot. To reserve space, complete and mail the attached Application/Contract and a minimum 50% deposit of total space rental to: NCCE 2007 Exhibits, 1277 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1277; or telephone immediately for tentative reservations and booth selection, 541.346.3537. A deposit of 50% of the total charge for space reserved and a completed application form will be required to hold space after September 29, 2006.

EXHIBITOR HOTEL AND PERSONNEL REGISTRATION top

A block of rooms will be set aside for Exhibitors and attendees. Exhibitors will receive advance notice and housing forms. Additionally, NCCE 2007 will post Exhibitor Personnel Registration Forms for all exhibiting organizations (exhibitors are permitted five [5] badges per 10' x 10' booth occupied). Exhibitors are encouraged to complete these forms online. Badges will be available on-site at the Exhibitor Registration Desk.

CANCELLATION POLICY top

Cancellation of any portion of the Exhibit Contract by the exhibitor will be accepted only at the discretion of the NCCE 2007 Exhibit Management and, in all cases, is subject to the following refund policies:

Cancellation Date	Refund
On or before September 29, 2006	80% refund of deposit on cancelled booth space
After Sept. 29, 2006 but before or on January 31, 2007	20% refund of deposit on cancelled booth space
After January 31, 2007	No refund

Notification of cancellation by Exhibitor will only be considered official when submitted in writing to Exhibit Management and will be subject to the above policy based on date of receipt.