Exhibitor Only Information for SWTA’s Annual Conference
Exhibitors:
Thank you! You know and I know we cannot produce a great show for the Transit Community without YOU. I appreciate the committment you have to SWTA and I’m committed to helping you sell, sell, sell!
Our process for ordering your booth and registering is now online. This will improve our ability to serve you better. If you have any difficulties, call SWTA, 512-237-9733.
Below is information that will help you in your success at SWTA 30th Annual Expo.
SWTA listened to you last year and we’ve made a few changes.
- SET UP: Set up takes place Monday, February 8. Vehicles will begin at 8:00 a.m. and booth set up begins at 9:00 a.m. All vendors must be set up by 4:00 p.m.
- SHOW OPENS: Monday night, 5:30 p.m., the show will open with a cocktail party in the EXPO hall of the Santa Fe Convention Center.
- SHOW CONTINUES: The show will continue on Tuesday, February 9. We will have breakfast for you in the hall at 7:00 a.m. Registrants will come in from 7:15 – 8:00. General sessions from 8-11. Dedicated show hours from 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be served in the Hall. All vendors may attend any general session or training session that takes place.
- DOOR PRIZES: We have some new ideas for door prize give-aways for attendees. Please come prepared with a door prize for your booth.
- VEHICLE SPOTS: We have 5 indoor small vehicle spots and plenty of outdoor vehicle spots for large vehicles. Please talk to Kristen if you have any questions about the vehicle display.
- NETWORKING: Conference-wide dinner, Tuesday, 2/9 at 6:00 p.m., will be for all attendees that are not designated as EXPO-only participants. Extra tickets will be available for the evening event. You know this is always fun!
- EXHIBITOR-LEAD LEARNING SESSIONS: We will offer 20 minute sessions for exhibitors to discuss upcoming changes (like emissions standards), to share special product information and/or to provide a Q & A session for attendees about your product or service. These will be set up on a rotating basis from 11:00 – 3:00 on Tuesday in the EXPO hall. There are 8 time-slots available. If there is more interest, we will try to open a second learning session area that will run simultaneously with the first session. You will need to contact swta@swta.org to request a timeslot. Exhibiting Members of SWTA will be considered for this limited opportunity. There is no extra charge to lead a learning session. You will need to provide the equipment you need to make the presentation. We will have a table and chairs set up in the session area.
- EXPO DECORATOR: Vicki Clough, Convention Services of the Southwest, 505-243-9889. Email for Vicki.
Sponsorships: Gold ($1800), Silver ($1200), Bronze ($1000) These include registration fees for your representatives and a booth or a vehicle space.
Exhibit Booths and Indoor Vehicle spaces: $500 (for nonmembers $900) These include a registration fee for your representative.
Outdoor Vehicle spaces: $300 (for nonmembers $600) These include 1 registration and 1 draped table inside the building (not a booth). More vehicles can be added for $100 each, but will not include additional registrations or tables.
For the best success – make certain your membership is current. Call the SWTA office at 512-237-9733 if you need to confirm your membership status or if you have any questions.