KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Download the app for information on sessions, speakers and events and for emergency notifications

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1 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Download the app for information on sessions, speakers and events and for emergency notifications Web: NMSDC 2016 Available for ios, Android, and web enabled devices. Search words: NMSDC 2016, Supplier Diversity, NMSDC SCHEDULE Plan your time at the conference by viewing the NMSDC Schedule at a Glance. SOCIAL MEDIA Share, learn and connect through engaging conversation on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Use the official conference hashtag #NMSDCConference. WEATHER October average high: 61 F / 23 C October average low: 45 F / 16 C. However, the weather has been unseasonably warm. ATTIRE Business attire is the standard meeting dress code. The attire for the Monday Night Reception is business casual. The attire for the Awards Banquet is black tie. Although we attempt to keep the meeting rooms at a comfortable temperature, we recognize that comfortable is a relative term. We recommend that you bring a light jacket, sweater or shawl. 1

2 ARRIVING IN CHICAGO Upon arrival, please be sure to pick up your conference identification badge or ticket PRIOR to attending the Welcome to Chicago Reception, Sunday, October 23, 7-10 p.m. at The Field Museum. There will be no ticket sales at the door. REGISTRATION HOURS Online registration is now closed. Please visit us at McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Chicago, Illinois, to register for events in Level 2 Lobby: Saturday: noon 5 p.m. Monday: 6:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday: 7 a.m. 3 p.m. For quick and easy check-in, take your confirmation to one of our new Scan & Go kiosks. BADGES A valid barcoded event name badge or ticket is required for admission to all events. No exceptions. This identification badge is your ticket of admission to the plenary sessions, workshops and Signature Sessions, as well meal functions and receptions. There is a $150- $350 charge (depending on type of registration) for name badge replacement. Certain events and activities have additional fees or limited seating available. 2

3 HOTELS Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Drive Committee Meetings Global Strategy Summit Corporate Plus Forum Awards Banquet Hotel Palomar Chicago A Kimpton Hotel 505 N. State Street Chicago, IL Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S. King Drive Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL No conference programming Hotel Rooms only Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown 225 N. Wabash Avenue Hard Rock Hotel Chicago 230 North Michigan Avenue LondonHouse Chicago Curio Collection by Hilton (at North Michigan Avenue) 85 East Wacker Drive Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel 221 N. Columbus Drive Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront 71 East Wacker Drive SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE INFORMATION There will be complimentary shuttle service to and from the McCormick Place Lakeside Center and the evening events from the following hotels: Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel Palomar Chicago LondonHouse Chicago Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Kimpton Hotel Monaco Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel There will be complimentary shuffle service from the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and the Sunday, Monday and Wednesday events. Persons under the legal drinking age of 21 may not consume alcoholic beverages at NMSDC events. Download the app for the Shuttle Bus Service Schedule. 3

4 Welcome to Chicago Reception Sunday, October 23, :00-10:00 p.m. The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois Peer-to-Pier Networking Reception Monday, October 24, :00-11:00 p.m. Navy Pier Aon Ballroom (Entrance 2) 840 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, Illinois Awards Banquet Reception, Awards Banquet and Farewell Reception Wednesday, October 26, :00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois Children under 18 are not allowed to attend any NMSDC function, and are not permitted in the exhibit hall at any time. MEALS Full Conference Registration includes the following meals: Monday, October 24, :30-8:45 a.m. Power Breakfast (Doors close at 8:00 a.m.) 12:30-1:45 p.m. Luncheon (Doors close at 1:00 p.m.) Tuesday, October 25, :30-8:45 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast 12:45-2 p.m. Luncheon (Doors close at 1:15 p.m.) Wednesday, October 26, :30-8:45 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast 12:45-2 p.m. Luncheon (Doors close at 1:15 p.m.) 7-9:30 p.m. Awards Banquet (No meals served after 8:00 p.m.) If using the shuttle bus service. Please allow yourself minutes to make it to the convention center. 4

5 For your comfort and convenience, Hydration Stations with fresh fruit-infused water, coffee and tea are positioned in the lounges in the Business Opportunity Exchange on Monday, and throughout the McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday and Wednesday. NMSDC strives to accommodate guests with special diets. Many of our meals are self-serve or buffet-style and include enough alternatives to accommodate most diet requirements and preferences. For plated meals, a limited number of alternative meals (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) are available on a first-come, first served basis. Advise your server of any dietary restrictions when you arrive at your table to learn your entrée options. Please note that our caterers do not have separate kitchens to prepare allergen-free items or separate dining areas for guests with allergies or intolerances. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that cross contact with allergens will not occur. CHARGING STATIONS Charging stations for your mobile device(s) can be found in Hall D1 of the Business Opportunity Exchange on Monday; near the NMSDC Information Center Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; and in Room 354A. SCANTRIVIA If you have not done so yet, you may still sign up for the SCANTrivia 8.5"x11" table signs up until Wednesday at the original price of $55. SCANTrivia table signs will also be available for purchase on-site for $75 but will not include the company logo. During the Business Opportunity Exchange on Monday, October 24 th, there will be SCANTrivia QR Codes in Hall D1 of the exhibit hall that when scanned at participating exhibitor booths can lead to prizes or additional points. The grand prize will be provided by MGM Resorts. Register to be a participating exhibitor by contacting SCANTrivia at Great prizes will be given away to attendees playing SCANTrivia during the conference so make sure your phone is set up and ready to go. 5

6 Download the app and scan the QR code to make sure your phone is activated and ready to play! Available for ios, Android, and web enabled devices. Search words: ScanTrivia KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FOR EXHIBITORS EXHIBITORS If you purchased a Business Opportunity Exchange only pass or if you are listed as exhibitor booth personnel, your conference name badge does not include a barcode, entry to the meal functions, workshops or special events. You can purchase tickets or a full conference registration in Level 2 Lobby. If you are an exhibitor and you have a full conference registration, you do not need to check-in at the exhibitor registration counter. You can go directly to the Advance Registration area to check-in. If you purchased additional booth personnel badges or tickets to meal functions or events, you must collect them at any of the Advance Registration counters or scan your barcode at a kiosk. Substitution of a registration may be made prior to badge usage at any time. Sharing of attendee badges is not permitted. Additional I.D. may be required for entry. Note: The registration cancellation deadline was September 30. There are no refunds. OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR 21 st Century Expo Group is the Official Service Contractor. Please contact them if you have questions about shipping, setting up and dismantling your booth, to order electricity, Wi-Fi or other services. Electricity and Wi-Fi are not included and will need to be ordered. For additional information, contact 21 st CEG s Customer Service Department at customerservice@21stceg.com or x 102. RETURN SHIPPING If you need to arrange for return shipping for your booth, please contact 21 st Century Expo Group. NMSDC/21 st Century Expo Group will not have FedEx, UPS or Freight labels at the 6

7 service counter for your packages. You will need to print and bring your return shipping labels with you or arrange for 21 st Century Expo Group to return your items. BUSINESS OFFICE FedEx Office for shipping, mailing, faxing, photocopying and other business services. East Building: Sunday, October 23: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, October 24: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 25: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 26: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. SHOW HOURS To gain access to the exhibit hall from Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23, go to Room 354A to pick up an entry pass to Hall D1. INSTALLATION HOURS: Friday, October 21 Saturday, October 22 Sunday, October 23 DISMANTLING: Monday, October 24 Tuesday, October 25 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6:00 p.m p.m. (Display dismantle only) 8:00 a.m p.m. (Outbound shipping only) Please note that double time union labor rates apply for Saturday and Sunday at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. 7