Be in your element.Exhibit at the Leading Conference and Expo for the Latest Advances in Laboratory Science.

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PITTCONIUM

March 8-12, 2015New Orleans, LAMorial Convention Center

Photo: Kathy Anderson Photography

What’s Included in a 10’ x 10’ Booth Space?

• Company listing and description published in our Preliminary and Final Programs, website and mobile app

• Eight complimentary registrations that provide access to the exhibit floor and Technical Program (four for booth personnel, four for corporate guests)

• Additional corporate guest registrations available at discounted price

• 8’ back drape in exposition colors

• Two 3’ side rails drape in exposition colors

• 24-hour exhibit floor perimeter security

• Aisle carpet

• On-line Exhibitor Service Manual

• Expert staff support before, during and after the event

“Excellent opportunity to get the most out of displaying new products. ”Wes Proffer, Scinomix, Inc.

Corporate Guest Program – You will receive complimentary passes to distribute to existing and prospective customers.

Promotional Program – Flexible and diverse preshow and onsite advertising opportunities are available in a wide range of prices to fit any budget.

Conferee Brochures – Order quantities at no charge to send as a direct mail piece or use as a handout. Space is available to include your booth number. Inquire about industry specific and customized brochures.

Mobile App & Product Locator – Your company description and keywords are listed.

Banner Ads – Wide variety of sizes and messages are available for download.

Pittcon Final Program Ads – Feature your company’s products or services in the official program guide distributed onsite.

Conferee Mail List – Get access to opt-in registrants for sending pre-show emails and/or mailers.

Complimentary Pre-Show Publicity Press release postings – Submit your company press release for posting in the press section.

Registered Media List – Use of the registered media list to send invitations to your press conference, booth and demos.

Value-added Services

Increase Company Exposure OnsitePittcon attracts more than 200 journalists from around the world representing more than 70 global publications.

Press Conference Facilities – Complimentary room including standard AV setup and publicity for your company’s press conference.

Press Kits – Distribution of your company press kits to registered journalists in the onsite Press Room.

Networking with ConfereesSeminar Room Rental – Rent private space for customer meetings or staff lounge.

Customer Contact Rooms – Rent seminar space by the hour for customer meetings.

Employment Bureau – Post job openings, review resumes, and conduct candidate interviews.

Exposition Mixers – Meet and greet existing customers and prospects.

Exhibitor Distributor Facilitation – Networking service that provides a way for exhibitors and distributors from around the world to connect.

Opportunities to Boost Your ROI

“Pittcon is a great opportunity to meet with and have quality discussions with customers.”Andrew Davies, Texere Publishing Limited

June 2014 June 2 Booth Space Agreements available on-line

July 2014 July 14 Booth Space Agreements and payments due to qualify for special early rate

August 2014August 1 Booth Space Agreements and payments due for regular rate

August 4 Booth Assignments begin in seniority order

September 2014 September 22 Exhibitor Information for the Preliminary Program due

October 2014 October 10 Last day for 75% refund on cancellation of booth space

October 27 Booth assignments mailed to exhibitors.

Exhibitor Service Manual available on-line

November 2014 November 10 Last day for 50% refund on cancellation of booth space

November 17 Balance of booth space payment due

December 2014December 22 Exhibitor information for the Final Program due

January 2015January 5 Last day for 25% refund on cancellation of booth space

January 26 Exhibitor Appointed Contractor form due.

Hanging sign & exhibit drawings due to The Pittsburgh Conference.

Certificate of Insurance or Signed Waiver & Release form due.

February 2015February 2 First day that items can be received at the Global Experience Specialists – (GES) Advanced Warehouse

February 10 GES advanced discount pricing deadline

Morial Convention Center - Electrical, Plumbing, Telephone, Cable and Internet Services discount pricing deadline

February 25 Last day that items can be received at the GES Advanced Warehouse

March 2015March 4, 2015 Exhibitor move-in begins

First day that items can be received at the Morial Convention Center

GES on site pricing begins

March 6 Exhibitor Registration opens – badge pick up only

March 7 Short Courses open

March 8 Technical Program opens

March 9 Exhibits open

March 12 Exhibitors Meeting 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Exposition closes 3:00 PM

Move Out starts

March 12 – 14 Move Out continues

Exhibiting Timeline

Pittcon is the leading venue for showcasing innovations in products and ancillary services used by laboratory scientists. Conferees from more than 90 countries attend Pittcon to learn what’s new, evaluate and compare equipment, make purchases and interact with technical personnel.

Exhibiting at this dynamic event gives you the unique annual opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of prospects from industry, government and academia.

Depending on your company’s goals and objectives, exhibiting at Pittcon offers a wide range of benefits including:

Generates Quality Leads • Provides a global launchpad for new products and technologies• Promotes sales and reaches decision makers• Builds company awareness in your target market• Strengthens existing customer relations• Affords interaction with many buyers at one time, one place• Maximizes B2B networking opportunities• Gives your company a competitive advantage

How Can Exhibiting at Pittcon Benefit My Company?

“We had a killer show!! Lots of quality leads...”Melissa Fulmer, Account Executive, Qorpak

Purchasing Profile of Conferees

Are involved in the purchase process.

Are purchasing for multiple departments.

Placed an order or plan to make a purchase. Of those 70% will make a purchase within six months.

Are first time attendees which provides reach into a new target market.

73%42%57%43%

Conferee Demographics

23%are from outside the United States

Global Attendance United States 77%

Asia 6%Europe 5%

Latin America 4%Canada 2%

Age RangeDetermine the best channels for reaching the different age groups

48%are age 40 or less

30 years & under 24%31-40 years 24%41-50 years 23%51-60 years 20%

Over 60 years 9%

• Aerospace• Agriculture• Analytical Chemistry• Biotechnology/biochemistry • Chemicals• Contract Laboratory• Cosmetics/Fragrances/Flavors• Distribution/Export• Education• Energy/Power• Environmental• Food/Beverage/Consumer Products

• Instrument Manufacturers• Laboratories/Government

Agencies/Testing• Laboratory Supplies & Equipment• Life Sciences• Manufacturing/Process• Medical/Clinical/Forensics • Metals/Materials/Minerals• Petroleum/Petrochemicals • Pharmaceutical• Polymers/Coatings/Rubber

• Chromatography - Liquid• Chromatography - Gas• Spectroscopy - Mass• Spectroscopy - UV/Vis• Lab Automation

• Spectroscopy - IR/Raman• Microscopy• Physical Measurements• Spectroscopy - ICP• Chromatography - Ion

Connect with Conferees from These Industries

Top Ten Scientific Specialties of Conferees

Beyond Bourbon Street...Louisiana is home to legacy sectors such as chemicals and refining and emerging prospects of biofuels and food processing industries, which provide an ideal venue for Pittcon. The region also houses emerging and expanding companies in the agribusiness and food processing industries. As the state becomes a water management hub, the talent and resources of academia, business and government are converging to form world-class think tanks, laboratories and research.

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March 8-12, 2015New Orleans, LAMorial Convention Center

Telephone: 412-825-3220 Toll Free: 800-825-3221 Fax: 412-825-3224 Email: expo@pittcon.org www.pittcon.org

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