Call for Exhibitors

Make the most of your investment in the MOREnet Instructional Technology Conference! In addition to traditional exhibit space, this year there are more opportunities available for you to maximize your presence at MITC.

Meet nearly 600 educators from 363 institutions around Missouri. These professionals leave MITC energized, and ready to advocate and implement new technology solutions in their organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to show them your products and services!

Exhibition Hall

Once again, the Exhibitor Fair will be in the Grand Ballroom. Registration for exhibit space is now open, and runs from July 17 to Sept. 22.

*** Exhibitors accepted after the deadline will not be included in the MITC program.

Booth space is $600 and includes the following:

• One 8’ x 10’ carpeted booth space
• One 6’ x 30” skirted table
• Two chairs
• 7” x 44” identification sign
• Wastebasket
• One 110-volt outlet
• Company information in MITC program (distributed to every participant)
• Exhibit hall passes for two representatives

Internet Connectivity is available for your booth for an additional $75.

Additional representative passes are available at $150 each.

To register, click on your preferred space in the exhibit hall layout .

Payment must be received within 15 business days of registration, or the selected booth will be returned to inventory, and the registration cancelled.

Exhibit Hall hours for MITC 2006:

Setup: Oct. 22, 1 – 6 p.m. and Oct. 23, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Open: Oct. 23, Noon – 7 p.m. and Oct. 24, 8 – 11:30 a.m.

** Additional tables and phone lines are available directly from Tan-Tar-A. Contact them at (573) 348-5176 once you have received your booth number. You will be responsible for charges billed by Tan-Tar-A for these services.

Tan-Tar-A Exhibitor Equipment Order Form (PDF file; 35 KB)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum: $30,000

• Four booth spaces, including eight representative passes
• Two full conference registrations, including sessions and meals
• Two full-page advertisements in MITC program guide
• Acknowledgement sign at registration
• Recognition banner in hotel lobby
• Recognition banner suspended above exhibit booth
• Tote bag insert
• Company name and description highlighted in exhibitor section of program guide
• 1000-character company description in exhibitor section of program guide
• Platinum sponsorship listing on event signs
• Company name, logo and link on 2006 MITC Website
• Company name and logo on 2006 MITC full color quick-reference­ schedule
• Company name and logo on “notes” page of MITC program guide
• Recognition at Keynote and Closing session
• Exposure in pre-conference marketing materials
• Complimentary hard-wired internet access

Gold: $15,000

• Two booth spaces, including four representative passes
• One full conference registration, including sessions and meals
• One full page advertisement in MITC program guide
• Recognition banner suspended above exhibit booth
• Tote bag insert
• Company name and description highlighted in exhibitor section of program guide
• 750-character company description in exhibitor section of program guide
• Gold sponsorship listing on event signs
• Company name, logo and link on 2006 MITC Website
• Company name and logo on 2006 MITC full color quick-reference schedule
• Recognition at Keynote and Closing session
• Exposure in pre-conference marketing materials
• Complimentary hard-wired internet access

Silver: $5,000

• One booth space, including four representative passes
• One half-page advertisement in MITC program guide
• Recognition signage within exhibit booth
• Company name and description highlighted in exhibitor section of program guide
• 500-character company description in exhibitor section of program guide
• Silver sponsorship listing on event signs
• Company name, logo and link on 2006 MITC Website
• Company name and logo on 2006 MITC full color quick-reference schedule
• Recognition at Keynote and Closing sessions
• Exposure in pre-conference marketing materials
• Complimentary hard-wired internet access

Event: $1,500

• One booth space, including three representative passes
• One quarter-page advertisement in MITC program guide
• Recognition signage within exhibit booth
• Company name and description highlighted in exhibitor section of program guide
• Event sponsorship listing on event signage
• Company name, logo and link on 2006 MITC Website
• Recognition at Keynote and Closing sessions
• Exposure in pre-conference marketing materials
• Complimentary hard-wired Internet access

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

• Tote bags
• Lanyards and Badgeholders
• Keynote
• E-mail Stations
• Energy Breaks
• Meals

For more information about sponsorship:

Sponsorship Levels (PDF file; 40 KB)
Other Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF file; 35 KB)

Or please call Jennifer Lorenz at (573) 884-7205 or (800) 509-6673.

Program Advertising

The MITC program is a high-quality publication that includes the conference schedule, session descriptions, exhibitor information and other essential attendee information. Covers are full color, and the book has spot color throughout. The program is distributed to every Event attendee at registration.

Space Reservation and Payment Deadline: Sept. 8, 2006
Materials Deadline: September 22, 2006
Digital copy is accepted by Jennifer Lorenz at lorenz@more.net.

Back Cover (Full Color): $700 (8" wide x 10.5" tall) SOLD
Inside Front (Full Color): $650 (8" wide x 10.5" tall) SOLD
Inside Back (Full Color): $650 (8" wide x 10.5" tall) SOLD
Full Page: $500 (8" wide x 10.5" tall)
½ Page: $300 (8" wide x 4.75" tall)
¼ Page: $200 (3.75" wide x 4.75" tall)
Tote Bag Insert: $700

Ad Guidelines

• Submit high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) electronic file in .tif or .eps format OR camera-ready artwork (electronic files preferred).

• Black and white only.

• Conference sponsors cannot guarantee the quality of advertisements that do not follow these guidelines.

• Advertising space in the 2006 MOREnet Instructional Technology Conference program is limited; ad space is not secured until payment is received.

• Conference sponsors cannot guarantee ad location in the program booklet, except for inside front and back cover ads.

• Conference sponsors reserve the right to refuse or ask for modifications, based on ad's content.

• For questions about artwork, contact MOREnet Communications.

Door Prizes

Participants will be awarded door prizes donated by sponsors and exhibitors. If you’d like to contribute a gift to the door prize drawing, please let Jennifer Lorenz know, and bring the item with you to MITC.

Payment, Cancellation & Refunds

MOREnet accepts payment by check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Make checks payable to the University of Missouri and send to:

MOREnet
Attn: Jennifer Lorenz
3212A Lemone Industrial Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201

To pay by credit card, please call Jennifer Lorenz at (573) 884-7205 or (800) 509-6673.

No refunds or cancellations after Sept. 22, 2006. For booth space ONLY, an 80 percent refund will be given for cancellations received by Sept. 22, 2006.

Other Important Information

Shipping Materials for MITC: Please do not ship materials to Tan-Tar-A. You may ship materials to Page & Brown Convention Services:

5744 Chapel Dr.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-5176 (phone)
(573) 348-5177 (fax)

P&B shipping form (RTF file; 25 KB)

Please note the name of your company, contact person, booth number and event name and dates on your packages. You may ship up to 30 days in advance, but please ensure delivery by October 20.

Safety

Exhibit and booth materials are to comply with federal, state and city insurance underwriters and hotel safety regulations with special precautions against flammable or explosive matter, deficient wiring, storage of packing materials in exhibit area and blocking of aisle.

Liability & Security

By submitting your Exhibitor Application, you agree to the following:

1. Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility for losses, damages and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel’s premises and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Hotel, its owner, and its management company, as well as their respective agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claims.

2. The exhibit area will be secured, to the extent possible, during those hours when the exhibit area is not open to the public. However, MOREnet cannot guarantee against loss, damage, or injury of any kind. Be advised, exhibitor should not leave valuables unattended during setup, exhibit hours and after show hours, and/or tear down. Exhibitors are solely responsible for the security of their exhibits and equipment. Exhibitor will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MOREnet and the University of Missouri from any and all such losses, damages, and claims.

Code of Professional Responsibility

1. Exhibitor agrees to interact with integrity and courtesy toward all conference participants and support staff. Exhibitor agrees to accurately represent and showcase products and services for the benefit of conference participants.

2. Exhibitor acknowledges that Internet connectivity for the exhibit hall and meeting rooms is provided by MOREnet, utilizing the MOREnet statewide network. Connectivity is provided for the sole purpose of exhibiting products and services and related business that support MOREnet member participants and their purposes. See MOREnet Acceptable Use Policy (link) for more information.

3. Exhibitor agrees to have exhibit space set up and staffed during all open exhibit hall hours. Early tear-down will incur a $50 penalty.

Hotel Information

Conference participants are responsible for making their own reservations and travel arrangements. An MITC room rate is available for conference attendees. You must call Tan-Tar-A at (573) 348-3131 and reference MITC for the special rate.

See map and directions to Tan-Tar-A.

See map of Tan-Tar-A facilities (40 KB GIF)