Discovery for Exhibitors

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1 WINNER 2012 International ISES Esprit award 2010 & 2011 NATIONAL STAR AWARDS For more information and questions relating to trade show logistics please contact: Jan Raeburn Ontario Centres of Excellence is a member of Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is funded by the Government of Ontario.

2 Discovery Quick Facts Over the last nine years, Discovery has grown to become Canada s premier annual innovation and commercialization event. Attracting more than 2,600 attendees and 300 exhibitors each year, Discovery is the must-attend event for business and research to exhibit innovative products and solutions and connect with decision makers, new partners and the next generation of talent. Star Awards Winner Best Trade Show in Canada, 2010 & 2011 Two days; 200,000 sq. ft. show floor Key sectors represented on the show floor and in programming include Energy, Environment, Health, Manufacturing and Information and Communication and Digital Media 24 past keynotes including the Premier of Ontario, Steve Wozniak, Ray Kurzweil, Clayton Christensen, Sir Terry Matthews, Bill Buxton Audience Profile Industry, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, scientists, researchers, students, delegations, media and government 8% Government (including funding agencies) 2% Media 5% Association & Not-for-profit 4% Professional Services 6% Other 11% Investors and Innovation Organizations 16% Students Expected Attendance 2,500+ Attendees 350+ Exhibitors 34% Industry, Entrepreneurs & Start-ups 14% Academic #ocediscovery Page 2

3 Exhibitor Benefits Attracting more than 2,500 participants and 350 exhibitors, Ontario Centres of Excellence s annual Discovery Conference is Canada s largest innovation event. Discovery is the foremost innovation event where the brightest minds converge to share ideas, find talent and see What s Next in innovation. The interactive show floor is populated with thought leaders from Ontario and around the world, making this the must attend event of the year. Discovery s sector zone layout provides enhanced exposure and awareness to exhibitors while delivering an unparalleled opportunity to position your company or organization front and centre with domestic and international decision makers and influencers. View our past exhibitor list at: Discovery events are fabulous opportunities to meet the top innovators in the province and see their ingenious projects first hand. It s the best demonstration of how good Canadian science can be turned into good products. Bob McDonald, Host, CBC s Quirks and Quarks WINNER 2012 International ISES Esprit award 2010 & 2011 NATIONAL STAR AWARDS I was absolutely blown away by what I saw at Discovery. I thought it was an incredible reflection of the type of innovation and collaboration that we re seeing right across the province. Hon. Brad Duguid, Ontario s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Page 3

4 Sample floor plan Discovery covers 200,000 square feet of exhibit and presentation space. Exhibitors are located in themed zones including: Energy and Environment (Cleantech) Advanced Health Advanced Manufacturing Digital Media/Information and Communications Technologies Young Entrepreneurs Theatres located on the show floor present dynamic panels, sessions and speakers where experts address pressing issues in the innovation space and interact with the audience to provide valuable take-home information and insights. The lunch hall hosts 2,500+ for the presentation of student awards, special announcements, and keynote speakers and is an ideal networking opportunity. Digital Zone Manufacturing Zone Clean Tech Zone Theatre HPC Digital Showcase Cleantech/ Manufactuing Showcase Theatre Career Corner ELP Smart Start Academic Zone Young Entrepreneurs Zone Talent Theatre ELP Connections Showcase Smart Start Health Zone Advanced Health Showcase York Region Northern Pavilion Discovery Theatre Regional Partners Export & Procurement Theatre Ask an Expert OCE Welcome Area Niagara Region Food & Networking Government & Professional Services Innovation PartnersTheatre Page 4

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6 Application for Exhibit Space Please visit to register online SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD Booth package includes: Booth package includes: Booth package includes: Booth package includes: 10 x 10 display area defined with pipe and drape Drape (white and silver) 8 high back drape 3 high side drape In booth carpet (grey) Aisles carpet One 6 draped table, two chairs, waste basket Identification sign 7 x hour general security for set-up and dismantling Two exhibit booth personnel registrations 20 x 10 display area defined with pipe and drape Drape (white and silver) 8 high back drape 3 high side drape In booth carpet (grey) Aisles carpet Two 6 draped tables, four chairs, waste basket Identification sign 7 x hour general security for set-up and dismantling Four exhibit booth personnel registrations 30 x 10 display area defined with pipe and drape Drape (white and silver) 8 high back drape 3 high side drape In booth carpet (grey) Aisles carpet Three 6 draped tables, six chairs, waste basket Identification sign 7 x hour general security for set-up and dismantling Six exhibit booth personnel registrations 20 x 20 or 40 x 10 display area defined with pipe and drape Drape (white and silver) 8 high back drape 3 high side drape (optional with 20 x 20 island booth configuration) In booth carpet (grey) Aisles carpet Four 6 draped tables, eight chairs, waste basket Identification sign 7 x hour general security for set-up and dismantling Eight exhibit booth personnel registrations $1,090 Early Bird* $1,290 Regular $2,075 Early Bird* $2,475 Regular $3,100 Early Bird* $3,625 Regular $3,985 Early Bird* $4,875 Regular Page 6

7 EXHIBIT HOURS Monday, May 12 8:00 am Registration opens 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Opening Remarks and Keynote 3:30 pm 7:30 pm Show floor hours 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Welcome Reception / Networking EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN AND SET-UP Sunday, May 11 2:00 pm 10:00 pm Monday, May 12 7:00 am 11:00 am Exhibitor TEAR-DOWN / MOVE-OUT Tuesday, May 13 5:00 pm 10:30 pm Tuesday, May 13 9:00 am Registration opens 11:30 am 1:30 pm Luncheon Keynote and Awards Ceremony 9:00 am 5:30 pm Show floor hours CONTACTS & SUPPLIERS General questions relating to trade show logistics: Rebecca Darling, , discovery.exhibits@oce-ontario.org Registration enquiries: Kirsten Edinger, , discovery.registration@oce-ontario.org Show services, exhibit booth components, shipping, material handling, advanced storage: Anna Hutcheson, GES, , ahutcheson@ges.com EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK Everything you need to know about exhibiting at Discovery 2014 can be found in the detailed on-line Exhibitor Handbook Page 7

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