SCHEDULE

What are the dates of PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008?
October 23-25, 2008

When is the exposition open?
Thursday, October 23
9am - 10am Preview for Gold Expo Pass and Seminar Attendees only
10am - 5pm Exhibit Hall Open
Friday, October 24
9am - 10am Preview for Gold Expo Pass and Seminar Attendees only
10am - 5pm Exhibit Hall Open

Saturday, October 25
10am - 4pm Exhibit Hall Open

What is the conference schedule?
Please click here for a complete conference list. If you'd like to receive a brochure, please click here and one will be mailed to you.

When is the next PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo show being held?
October 22-24, 2009

PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITOR

Why should I exhibit at PDN Photoplus International Conference + Expo 2008?
PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008 is the premier event for innovative imaging solutions, photographic education and unparalleled networking. It is the one 'must do' event for the photography industry every year.

There are so many ways that we can add your personalized touch at the show to reach your target market - click here to see 2007 exhibitors talk about why they do sponsorships at PDN PhotoPlus Expo.

What is included in my booth rental fee?

• 8' high backwall drape
• 3' side-rail dividers
• 7'x44" booth identification sigh with company name and booth number
• 24 hour general security for exhibit hall (not individual booths)
• Website and show guide listing
• Unlimited exhibitor booth personnel badges which permit access to exhibit hall during move-in, show hours and move-out
• Pre-show attendee list (if requested by deadline)

How do I purchase a booth?
Contact us today at 703-488-2742 or Melissa.kittson@nielsen.com, or click here to download an exhibit booth order form and fax it to 703-488-2725.

What booth spaces are available?
Click here to view the current floor plan.

BOOTH SET-UP

When can we move in to our booth?
Exhibitor move-in will be handled on a targeted day system. Please see your service kit or check back here in July for details.

When can we break down our booth?
PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008 closes on Saturday, October 25th at 4:00pm. As stated in your contract you are not allowed to break down your booth until this time. Show Management will stop you if you attempt to do so and it could effect your participation in next year's event.

What is the Marshalling Yard and why do I have to go there?
The Marshalling Yard is a staging area for all vehicle deliveries that need to drop off shipments on the loading dock. The yard is located on 33rd Street between 11th and 12th Avenues. If your shipment does not adhere to hand carry regulations it must be unloaded off the dock and so you must check in at the Marshalling Yard before visiting the loading dock.

Can I use my own dolly/hand truck and move my stuff in to my booth?
You are allowed to move in your own exhibit material as long as it is "hand-carry" items only. "Hand-carry" is exactly what it says: Any items that you do not need wheeled carts of any kind to move. You will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle in the designated area and must have someone with the vehicle at all times. If you do not meet these requirements you will need to contact Freeman for more information.

Can I set up my own booth?
You may setup your own booth if it is a 10x10 (100sq. ft) or less and you can meet the following requirements:
1) Set-up can be reasonably accomplished in 1/2 hour or less;
2) No tools are used in the assembly or dismantle;
Individuals performing the work must be full time employees of exhibiting company.

How do I find out my booth number and/or where I am located on the show floor?
Call the Exhibitor Hotline at 703-488-2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

How do I order items for my booth (i.e. carpet, electrical, furniture)?
Refer to your service kit for order forms, or click here to go to the Exhibitor Resource Center and download the necessary forms. If you have any questions about filling out the forms, please call the Exhibitor Hotline at 703.488.2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

When will I receive my Exhibitor Service Kit, and what does it include?
In Mid-July an e-mail will be sent out to all our exhibitor contacts with a link to the electronic version of the Exhibitor Service Kit. This website will include everything you need, including direct links to online ordering sites and electronic versions of forms and flyers. If you have not received your e-mail by the end of July please call the exhibitor hotline at 703.488.2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

The Exhibitor Service Kit includes important information on Registration, Hotel & Travel Accommodations, Promotional & Sponsorship Opportunities, Service Contractors, and information on Shipping, Booth Furnishings, and Labor. Exhibitors should take a few minutes to read through their Service Kit and note important deadlines. In many cases, these deadlines could help exhibitors save on their expenses!

How do I find out if my booth meets all regulations?
Exhibitors should first check the IAEM booth set-up guidelines located in the Union Work Rules/Fire Regulations/Guidelines section of the online service kit. For booths that are over 400 square feet, or that are peninsula or end cap booths, they must complete a booth approval form (located in the General Information Tab) and submit the required drawings to show management. If you still have questions, please call the Exhibitor Hotline at 703.488.2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

Where do I ship my booth materials?
Go to the Exhibitor Resource Center

Where can I find placement of other companies at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008?
Click here to visit the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008 floor plan. You will see where all of the companies are currently located, including your neighboring booths.

What are the deadlines for exhibiting?
Deadlines can be found online by clicking here. If you still have questions, please call the Exhibitor Hotline at 703.488.2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

Do I have to submit a booth approval form?
For booths that are over 400 square feet, or that are peninsula or end cap booths, they must complete a booth approval form (located in the General Information section of the online service kit) and submit the required drawings to show management. If you still have questions, please call the Exhibitor Hotline at 703-488-2944 between 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

What does my insurance certificate need as additional insured?
PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008, Jacob K Javits Convention Center, Photo District News Magazine, Freeman Decorating and Nielsen Business Media. It also must include all of the show dates (October 23- 25, 2008).

MISCELLANEOUS

What is a show guide listing, and how do I make sure my company is listed properly?
The show guide is a comprehensive, magazine style, information guide to PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008, and will be provided to all attendees and exhibitors. This guide will include information about your company including a short company description, three product categories, where you can be located on the show floor, and post show contact information. Check back in August for the link to update your company listing.

How many exhibitor badges do I get for my company?
You get an unlimited number of exhibitor booth personnel badges for your booth. All exhibitor booth personnel working the booth (including set up and tear down), need to have a badge. Exhibitor registration will open at the beginning of July - please check back then.

How do I invite my clients to attend the expo for free?
We've added some tools on the registration page so you can immediately invite your customers to the show! This option also allows you to continually check, on the registration page, which customers have used your company's exclusive Free Expo Pass promotion code to register.

Don't forget to use this exclusive Free Expo Pass code, on the exhibitor registration page, to invite your customers to the show. From this page, you can even track which customers have used the code you gave them to register.

How do I get an attendee list?
Exhibitors can request a complimentary pre-show attendee list by filling out the form in the exhibitor service kit by the deadline. Post-show attendee lists can be purchased up to 30 days post show. Please note the pre- and post-show attendees lists do not include phone numbers, fax numbers or e-mail addresses due to recently enacted Federal communications laws. Lists will include attendees and mailing addresses only.

How do I upgrade my booth space?
Contact your sales representative Melissa Kittson at 703-488-2742 or Melissa.kittson@nielsen.com.

How do I get a pre-show media list?
All exhibitors will automatically receive the pre-registered media list via e-mail approximately 6 weeks prior to the show. We strongly encourage exhibitors to contact the media prior to the show to inform them about new product introductions, special events, etc. If you have any questions, please contact the PR firm: Brainerd Communicators at douglass@braincomm.com.

Where do I drop off my press kits onsite?
There will be a Press Room at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 20087 where members of the press are qualified and given a badge and event information. Exhibitors are invited to bring press releases and press kits to the onsite press room. For PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008, we recommend shipping about 50 press kits to your booth: then deliver 25-30 to the press room and keep the remaining kits at your booth. We do not recommend shipping press material directly to the press room, as you will incur additional fees. Questions about the press room may be directed to the PR firm: Brainerd Communicators at douglass@braincomm.com.

What other opportunities are available for promoting my company?
Our goal at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008 is to find the best ways to put you in touch with your audience and to help you make sales. That's why we've developed several sponsorship opportunities that will enhance your presence at the show. Click here for more information. You can also contact your sales representative Melissa Kittson (703-488-2742, Melissa.kittson@nielsen.com) for more information.

What is the dress for the show?
The conference is business casual.

Who attends the show?
PDN PhotoPlus continues to be on the cutting edge of what's happening in photography and imaging. Since 1983 we've put on the leading show in the industry - attracting all the exhibitors you want to see, and the industry names you want to network with!

Find over 100 information-packed, idea-generating session sessions at the only conference in the country that's 100% focused on photography and imaging. Join us in celebrating 25 Years!

TRAVEL

Where is PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2008 being held?
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street (on 11th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001

What hotels are offering special rates?
Special reduced rates have been secured at the several local hotels. For more information on hotels available, and to book your hotel, please click here.

How do I book a hotel room?
Special reduced rates have been secured at the several local hotels. For more information on hotels available, and to book your hotel, please click here.

Are there any discounted airline and rental car rates?
PDN Photoplus International Conference + Expo 2008 has partnered with the following companies to offer discounts to attendees and exhibitors:

Northwest
Visit www.nwa.com. Under the Deals and News column and the Flights tab, click on "NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption" which is located at the bottom. On the Flight Search screen, click Login. Enter your WorldPerks number or Continue to login as Guest. Complete the Flight Search section and navigate to the bottom where you will see 'Do you have an E-Cert Fare, electronic voucher or meeting agreement?'. Select type (i.e. Meeting agreement, WorldFile number) and then enter the WorldFile number NMC5S in the Meeting WorldFile Number box and complete your transaction. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Northwest Convention Reservations at 1-800-328-1111 during business hours M-F.

American Airlines
Book your flights directly online at www.aa.com to take advantage of a 5% discount off published, non-refundable fares on American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connection. It's simple -- after you have selected your flights, under the 'Enter Passenger Details' tab go to the 'AA.com Discount Code' field and enter in A9217SS. Please note that fares in 'Q' and 'O' inventories are not eligible for a discount. Simply click on www.aa.com to book your flights.

Hertz
Easy Reservations can be booked with: CV#042H0002 online at hertz.com or by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-2240. Or click here to reserve your car online.

How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
Once you are registered and paid in full, send an e-mail requesting an International Visa letter of invitation to photoplus@nielsen.com. A letter of invitation will be sent within five business days. Please note that if your country denies your visa request, you will receive a full refund (if applicable) for your registration fees.

REGISTRATION AND BADGES

How do I register my exhibitor booth personnel?
Click here for exhibitor registration. Detailed instructions can also be found in your exhibitor service kit which will available online in July.

What are the registration hours?

Sunday, October 19, 2008	wristbands and badgeholders will be given out by security
Monday, October 20, 2008	wristbands and badgeholders will be given out by security
Tuesday, October 21, 2008	1:00pm - 4:30pm*
Wednesday, October 22, 2008	8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday, October 23, 2008	7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 24, 2008	9:00am - 5:00pm

*On Tuesday, exhibitors will be given a wristband by security to enter the show floor before 1:00pm. No name badges will be given out on Tuesday morning.

How do I make a change to my registration?
Click here for exhibitor registration. Detailed instructions can also be found in your exhibitor service kit which will available online in July.

How do I get a W-9 form?
Click here to download a W-9 form.

When will I receive my badge?
Badges will be mailed out towards the end of September, if requested by September 19, 2008. Badges for exhibitors are mailed to the main contact for the exhibiting company (the one on the exhibit booth contract). If you do not receive your badge in the mail, please go to the Exhibitor Registration counters in the Javits Convention Center during registration hours.

Can I register my exhibitor booth personnel onsite?
Yes, please visit the Exhibitor Registration counters at the Javits Convention Center during registration hours.