FAQs
Special Expo Booth Registration
Update:
Midwest Expo
has recently moved its online registration software, and we are currently in the
process of setting up a new registration experience. This has, unfortunately,
put us a bit behind in registration for the Midwest Expo. Do not be alarmed!
Your booth hold is in no danger of expiring due to our delay. We have extended
the booth holds indefinitely. We hope to have the online registration up and
running by the end of July. We will send out further email information at that
time. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions. Don't have
a temp booth hold? Don't worry! We will have booth space available for companies
that have not pre-registered.
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How do I get to Fort Wayne and the Grand Wayne Convention Center?
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I can't make it to the show and I already registered - can I get a refund?
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What is on the Educational Program at the Midwest Telecom Expo?
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How can my company receive more recognition at the Midwest Telecom Expo?
1. How do I register to attend the Midwest Telecom Expo?
All registration is done online. Instructions
on how to register can be located
HERE.
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2. Where is the Midwest Telecom Expo being held?
Grand Wayne
Convention Center
120 West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Tel: 260.426.4100
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3. What are the dates of the 2008 Midwest Telecom Expo?
The dates are October 28-30, 2008
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4. How do I get to Fort Wayne and the Grand Wayne Convention Center?
Click HERE for directions!
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5. What are the hours of the Midwest Telecom Expo?
Coming Soon
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6. How much does it cost to attend the Midwest Telecom Expo?
All fees include your admission to any of the general sessions you wish to attend, admission to the Expo hall, all receptions, Wednesday & Thursday breakfasts, and Wednesday & Thursday lunches.
Exhibitor in Booth $65 (purchase of booth space required)
Non-Booth Vendor on Floor $175
Telephone Companies $45
Exhibit Booth $650 (less if you're a member
of ITA/OTA/TAM)
An exhibit booth does NOT include the cost of an Exhibitor. A booth
package includes pipe and draping for the booth, one table, 2 chairs,
wastebasket, after hours cleaning, signage with your company name and booth
number, and inclusion in the Vendor Directory, provided to all attendees.
The entire Expo Hall is carpeted.
Electricity, phone lines, internet, extra tables, etc. are extra and may be
ordered when registering for your booth space.
The Expo may offer government or student rates. Contact us to see if you qualify!
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7. Where can I get a copy of the Attendee List?
Click HERE for a copy of the attendee list. Only PAID attendees will be
able to access this list. The list updates in real time, so as more people
register to attend, the list will reflect that.
****THIS IS A 2007 LIST****
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8. How can we be a sponsor for the Midwest Telecom Expo?
Click
HERE for a Sponsorship Form.
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9. I can't make it to the show and I already registered - can I get a refund?
Please refer to our
Refunds Policy to see if you qualify.
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10. What is on the Educational Program at the Midwest Telecom Expo?
To view the detailed Expo Program, please
click
HERE.
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11. How do I get a hotel room for the Midwest Telecom Expo?
Contact the Expo Headquarters Hotel:
Fort Wayne Hilton Hotel
1020 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Tel: 260-420-1100
Use group code "ITA" to receive
the group rate.
Hotel connected to the Grand Wayne Convention Center on two levels. Kiosk
check-in available, Free high speed wireless access. Coffee Shop, Full
service restaurant, Relaxing lounge, indoor pool and whirlpool.
Hotel/Airport Shuttle:
Both the Fort Wayne Hilton and the Holiday Inn Downtown provide
complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the Fort Wayne
International Airport. To ensure the best service, please make arrangements
in advance with the Bell Captain (Hilton: 260-420-1100 ext. 7140 or Holiday
Inn: 260-422-5511) and provide arrival time, airline and flight number.
Hotel courtesy phones are provided in the baggage pick up area of the
airport.
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12. Will there be a golf outing at the Midwest Telecom Expo?
No! We are, however, hosting a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament instead.
13. How can my company receive more recognition at the Midwest Telecom Expo?
Sponsorships are a great way for a company to receive more recognition. All sponsors will be recognized on the website; all companies who sponsor at a Bronze Level or above will have a hyper-linked logo prominently displayed. All sponsors will be listed in the Attendee Directories, in pre-publications, and on signs at the event. Click HERE to download the Sponsorship Form. You may also select a sponsorship when registering.
14. Do you offer guest passes?
Yes, a limited number of guest passes are available for Booth Holders to present to their customers who would not normally attend the expo. Guest passes may be purchased when registering your booth. Or call us at 317.635.1272 to make arrangements. Please refer to our Guest Pass Policy for more details.
15. My company would like to speak/present at Expo.
A Call for Presentations is issued in February. From the submissions we receive, the Expo Committee plans the program for the Expo, as early at May.
Click HERE for a list of last year's attendees.
17. How much is an Exhibit Booth?
Exhibit Booth $650 (less if you're a member
of ITA/OTA/TAM)
An exhibit booth does NOT include the cost of an Exhibitor. A booth
package includes pipe and draping for the booth, one table, 2 chairs,
wastebasket, after hours cleaning, signage with your company name and booth
number, and inclusion in the Vendor Directory, provided to all attendees.
The entire Expo Hall is carpeted.
Electricity, phone lines, internet, extra tables, etc. are extra and may be
ordered when registering for your booth space.
* Please note that when registering online
you should first register for the company booth (personal information
requested at that time is for the "contact person" for the booth before and
after the Expo).
Then each staff person in the booth will need to be registered as Exhibitor In Booth (after booth is registered).
*Please note that if you are both the contact person and attending the Expo, you must register twice; once for the Exhibit Booth and then again to register yourself as an Exhibitor in Booth.*
18. How do I know where my booth is located?
To view the Exhibit Floor Layout, please click
HERE. Companies are listed alphabetically
with their booth number. As booths are assigned, this site will be updated.
*******THIS IS A 2007 LIST**********
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19. I'd like a specific booth space.
Please make a note of the requested space in
the "Notes" area when registering for booths. We will take your request into
consideration when assigning booths. However, your request cannot be
guaranteed, and booths are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
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Exhibitors are responsible for shipping
to and from the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Exhibit materials may be
shipped ahead to arrive no earlier than
Monday, October 13, addressed as follows:
Midwest Telecom
Expo, Oct 28-30, 2008
Hold for (your company name), Booth # (--)
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 West Jefferson Blvd.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
If you ship your booth, the Grand Wayne Convention Center will have
all the equipment in your booth location the day of set-up. This is
why it's very important to include your booth number!
You can find your booth number here:
www.midwesttelecomexpo.com/ExhibitFloorLayout.htm.
***The floor layout has NOT yet been updated for
2008***
You are responsible for return shipping of your own booth
equipment. You must make arrangements with your shipping company to
pick up your booth equipment at the conclusion of the Expo.
***You will need to package everything up. You may
leave it at your booth space, but you must call your shipping
representative (whether UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, etc.) and request a pick
up. You cannot assume that if someone else requested a pick up that
your shipment will be picked up as well. All
items should be out of the convention center by 5pm on
Thursday, October 30
21. When can I set up my booth?
Coming Soon
22. What hours are the booths open?
EXPANDED BOOTH HOURS
Coming Soon
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23. What is the Best Booth
Award?
A Best Booth Award will be made as well as a Runner Up Award.
Judging will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday by a panel of four judges from telecommunications companies in Indiana, Ohio or Michigan.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday afternoon, and a Best Booth Award sign with balloons attached will be placed in the booth proclaiming the honor; the runner-up will have a sign placed in the booth as well.
Criteria for the award includes (1) overall attractiveness; (2) creativity; (3) product display; (4) company identification; and (5) booth personnel.
For questions about
registering for Midwest Expo, contact
Krista Edstene (krista@itainfo.org)
or Lauren Howey (office@itainfo.org)
at 317-635-1272. Visit this site often for additional
information about the Expo.