- 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. 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 2008 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 2008—and establish your foothold in this rapidly expanding educational computer market.
EXHIBITOR PRESENTATIONS top
The NCCE 2008 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 2008 Exhibits will be held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Exhibit hours have been scheduled to provide maximum interaction between conference attendees and exhibitor personnel:
| Wednesday, February 27 | 4:30–6:30pm |
| Thursday, February 28 | 11:15am–5pm |
| Friday, February 29 | 10:45am–2:30pm |
Should NCCE 2008 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 Convention Center between Noon and 6 pm on Tuesday, February 26, and 8 am–2 pm on Wednesday, February 27. The Exhibits will officially open at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 27, and all exhibits shall remain in place until 2:30 pm on Friday, February 29. Return of crates and packing cases and dismantling of exhibits will commence on Friday, February 29.EXHIBITOR MANUAL top
The official show decorator is Champion Exposition Services., 1.800.723.1123, . Champion provides a complete Exhibitor Service Manual for contracted exhibitors. This manual provides the necessary order forms for furniture rental, signage, utility requirements, labor, shipping and material handling, as well as other pertinent materials required for successful exhibit participation.
For your immediate access and convenience, the manual is available online at the NCCE 2008 Exhibitor Services Site.
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 2008 booth rental includes the following:- Company listing in the enhanced Web version of the NCCE 2008 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 2008 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 28, 2007 will be charged only $8.95 per square foot. To reserve space, complete and mail the Application/Contract and a minimum 50% deposit of total space rental to: NCCE 2008 Exhibits, 1277 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1277; or telephone immediately for tentative reservations and booth selection: 1.541.346.3537. A deposit of 50% of the total charge for space reserved and a completed application form will be required to hold space after September 28, 2007.
EXHIBITOR HOTEL AND PERSONNEL REGISTRATION top
A block of rooms will be set aside for Exhibitors and attendees. For further information and an online reservation forum, click here. Exhibitors will receive advance notice and housing forms. Additionally, exhibitor personnel registration will be available online in the Exhibitor Services Web Site. 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 2008 Exhibit Management and, in all cases, is subject to the following refund policies:
| Cancellation Date | Refund |
| On or before October 5, 2007 | 80% refund of deposit on cancelled booth space |
| After October 5, 2007 but before or on January 25, 2008 | 20% refund of deposit on cancelled booth space |
| After January 25, 2008 | 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.
