DESIGN AWARDS CONFERENCE EXHIBITION Conference qualifies for Continuing Education Units under the AIA/CES 3:00-6:00 PM 6:30-8:00 PM 8:00-9:00 PM 7:00-8:00 AM 8:00-9:00 AM 9:00-10:00 AM 10:00-11:30 AM 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 12:15 PM 12:30-1:30 PM 1:30-2:00 PM 2:15-3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-5:30 PM P R E L I M I N A R Y S C H E D U L E Thursday, September 14 Exhibits Assemble Envisioning Regional Design Opening Session Durham Western Heritage Museum, 801 South 10th Street, Omaha Exhibit Opening Structures of Our Time: 31 Buildings That Changed Modern Life Reception sponsored by Standard Digital Imaging. Friday, September 15 Exhibits Open / Exhibit Interaction Participant Registration General Session Exhibitor Interaction Lunch / Exhibitor Interaction Prize Drawing in Ballroom C, Exhibit Hall Lunch / Presentation AIA NE Annual Membership Meeting Exhibitors Disassemble 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Excellence in Design Banquet, Gallup Riverfront Campus, 1001 Gallup Drive, Omaha Social Hour Dinner / Presentation of Awards S H O W S E R V I C E S Booth: 8 Deep x 10 Wide x 10 High, with one 6 skirted Table, and two Chairs. Flame proof draperies: 8 high drapery back drop, 36 high side divider drapery. Booth sign, giving company name if contract is received by August 18, 2006. Name Badges, giving representative and company name. If you are a manufacturer representing various companies, only one company name will appear on all badges. Listing in directory for conference program if contract is received by August 18, 2006. Admission to opening reception, conference sessions, continental breakfast & two lunch tickets. List of conference attendees will be provided upon request after completion of conference. Complimentary copy of The Nebraska Architect: Awards + Directory. This directory contains a complete listing of AIA members. Your participation will be listed in the 2007 Directory. Signboards at the conference indicating your sponsorship and level of participation. Sponsorship of individual events will be noted on separate signs.
DESIGN AWARDS CONFERENCE EXHIBITION I M P O R TA N T N OT E : E X H I B I T A S S E M B L E & DISASSEMBLE Thursday, September 14 Exhibitors may begin booth set up Thursday, September 14 at 3:00 pm. and must be completed by 6:00 pm. The show officially closes Friday, September 15 at 4:00 pm. A loading/unloading area, Dock B, is on the east side of the Qwest Center. D E CO R AT I N G / DRAYAG E / SHIPPING United Rentals is the official decorating and drayage company. Call Target Logistic Services and Tradeshow Services to arrange shipping 402.457.7992. B O OT H S PAC E I N F O R M AT I O N A limited number of booths are available. All electrical requirements must be made directly with. You may obtain an order form at http://www.qwestcenter.com/conventioncenter/orderformtechutilities4day012105.pdf or call 402.341-1500. A I A N E M E M B E R N O N - M E M B E R SINGLE BOOTH BALLROOM AFTER C: 8/18 EXHIBIT EACH ROOM ADDITIONAL BOOTH 650 800 51 8X10 BOOTHS 700 2 SERPS 850 500 500 Booth #'s 14, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, & 31 will not have electrical Ballroom C 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 F & B BOOTHS IN RED WILL NOT HAVE ELECTRICAL 15 13 16 25 25 14 26 27 29 28 31 30 32 11 12 33 34 9 10 35 36 7 8 37 38 5 6 39 40 3 4 41 42 1 2 43 44 46 51 50 49 47 45 48
DESIGN AWARDS CONFERENCE EXHIBITION S P O N S O R S H I P 2,000 Deadline August 18th Complimentary exhibit at the conference, website Link, listed as a sponsor on registration and program materials, verbal recognition at conference, listed as a sponsor on the AIA Nebraska e-mails one-month prior to conference. 1,500 Complimentary exhibit at the conference, website Link, listed as a sponsor on program materials, verbal recognition at conference. 1,000 Complimentary exhibit at the conference, listed as a sponsor on program materials, verbal recognition at conference. 100 LU N C H S P O N S O R 6:30-8:00PM 8:00-9:00PM 6:30PM Listed as a sponsor on program materials; verbal recognition at lunch. S P E C I A L E V E N T S September 14th Opening Session / Exhibit Opening Structures of Our Time: 31 Buildings That Changed Modern Life. Reception at The Durham Western Heritage Museum. Hosted by Standard Digital Imaging. Septermber 15th AIA NE / Central States Excellence in Design Banquet at Gallup Riverfront Campus. Tickets are sold separately and may be purchased through the AIA NE Office until Tuesday, September 12th. Other Special displays include Art x Architects and 25-Year Award Winners. H OT E L ACCO M M O D AT I O N S Hilton Garden Inn, Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 402.341.4400 www.hiltongardeninnomaha. com. Reservations must be made under AIA Nebraska to receive rate of 105 single / double + tax. Reservation Deadline Monday, August 14th, 2006. P R I Z E G I V E AWAYS Register prizes with AIA to further enhance booth traffic. Please provide description of the prize on the Exhibit Contract. Drawing will be held prior to lunch on Friday, September 15th.
DESIGN AWARDS CONFERENCE EXHIBITION T E R M S, CO N D I T I O N S, & REGULAT I O N S S PAC E A S S I G N M E N T RULES & REGUL ATIONS LIABILIT Y & INSUR ANCE SAFET Y REGUL ATIONS U S E O F S PAC E E X H I B I TO R S S E R V I N G FOOD PRODUC TS PURPOSE OF DISPL AYS C ANCELL ATION Every attempt will be made to assign exhibitors one of the priorities requested by the exhibitor. However, as electrical hookup, and competitor location is a factor, another location may be assigned. The exhibitor agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of The, also agrees to abide by, conform to, and comply with all the laws of the United States and the State of Nebraska, and all the ordinances of the City of Omaha. AIA NEBRASKA shall not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the exhibitor s officers, agents or employees, or property prior, during or subsequent to the period covered by this contract. Strict adherence to all safety regulations will be insisted upon. Exhibitors should make themselves completely familiar with and comply with all other fire and safety regulations of The Qwest Center Omaha. The exhibitor agrees that it will not in any way injure, damage, mar or deface the building, premises, furniture, fixtures or equipment in or about The and shall be liable for any such damage or injury caused by its employees, agents, or other person admitted to the premises by the exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees not to interfere in any way with the ordinary use by others of any portion of the building or grounds. Distribution of advertising material is limited to the areas of each exhibit space. Exhibit will be arranged so that nothing is attached to the walls and no tacking or marring is permitted. Disturbing noises or forms of attracting attention which may properly be objected to will not be permitted. No exhibitor may serve any form of food or beverage from his exhibit booth without first notifying and receiving permission from AIA Nebraska. The exhibitor agrees that the purpose of displays is for educational and communicative purposes to inform design professionals of the availability of various products and services of interest to those persons attending the convention. Sales and order-taking are prohibited in the display areas or within the convention facilities. A 50% refund of exhibit fees will be issued if exhibit space cancellation is received in writing by August 18, 2006. Exhibit fees are nonrefundable after August 18. Signed contracts are binding legal documents, stating intent to reserve space and exhibit. AIA Nebraska has the right to collect money owed from signed contracts in the event of a no-show or cancellation. 18% annual interest will be assessed on accounts over 30 days. Two weeks prior to the conference you will be sent your booth assignment and confirmation.
DESIGN AWARDS CONFERENCE EXHIBITION E X H I B I T CO N T R AC T We agree to pay the designated booth rental fee. Contracts must be paid in full and received at the AIA NE Office by Friday, August 18 to appear in Conference program. Booths are assigned on a first-paid basis. CO. NAME CONTAC T NAME E X H I B I TO R S I N F O B O OT H ( S ) R E Q U E S T E D See layout (pg.2) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th C H O I C E S A D D R E S S P R I Z E G I V E AWAY List prize and approximate dollar value P H O N E E M A I L F: N A M E S F O R B A D G E S AIA WILL SUPPLY L I M I T 4 PRODUC T / S A D D I T I O N A L T I C K E T S 2 Lunch and Reception tickets will be provided with exhibit fee. each # tickets Total S P O N S O R S H I P S 2,000 1,500 1,000 LUNCH TICKETS 25 100 E XC E L L E N C E I N D E S I G N B A N Q U E T Choose 1 (please circle): Grilled Salmon London Broil Vegetarian 70 TOTA L A M O U N T E N C LO S E D V I S A / M C E X P. D AT E O P E N I N G R E C E P T I O N 20 S I G N AT U R E YES, I WILL ATTEND THE OPENING RECEPTION Return signed contract with full payment to: AIA Nebraska P. O. BOX 80045 Lincoln, NE 68501-0045 402.472.1456 FAX: 402.472.1654 Email: skay2@unl.edu or kclymer2@unl.edu ACKNOWLEDGMENT: We have read and accepted the terms, conditions, and regulations printed herewith, and we understand that in addition to any and all legal and equitable remedies which AIA NE may have, that at its option, it may cancel any booth contract and reservation in any case involving noncompliance with the terms, conditions, and regulations of this contract, or for nonpayment of the contract sum. 18% annual interest will be assessed on accounts over 30 days. S I G N AT U R E D AT E