INVITATION TO EXHIBIT

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1 INVITATION TO EXHIBIT June Pennsylvania Convention Center RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY Make the Right Connections at the world s most influential information conference and exhibition

2 Expand Your Market Reach Expand Your Market Reach in 2016 at the SLA Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO The decision to exhibit is a big one however, staying ahead of your competition and making the right connections are vital to your success in Now is the time to make your plans to join SLA in Philly and utilize the reach, influence, and buying power of SLA conference attendees to get the most out of your 2016 marketing dollars. BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING AT SLA 2016 MEET new prospects and generate leads CONNECT with information professionals who are the top decision makers in the industry PROMOTE your organization s image and maximize its market exposure DISCUSS your customers needs face-to-face and demonstrate solutions RESEARCH your competitors and develop ways to distinguish your products and services from theirs TEST or launch new products and services at the customer level HOW TO EXHIBIT Reserve your space today by submitting the Exhibitor Agreement, available at. All exhibitor agreements must be accompanied with a 50% deposit of the total booth fee. Agreements received after March 14, 2016 must include full payment. View the current floor plan for SLA 2016 by visiting bitly.com/sla2016fp.

3 Connect With Attendees PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES Exhibitor Session Presentations are informal presentations in the convention center or headquarters hotel for SLA conference attendees. Prices begin at $990 for a minute time slot, and include a private room, podium, microphone, and signage. The event is also published in the online conference planner, onsite pocket program, and the INFO-EXPO Guide. Exhibitor Theater Presentations are 60-minute formal sessions in the INFO-EXPO hall in which exhibitors can deliver substantive, case-oriented presentations that relate to their top products and services. The exhibitor theater space seats a maximum of 75 attendees and includes Internet access, LCD panel and screen, podium, microphone, and signage. The cost is $1,875. The event is also published in the online conference planner, onsite pocket program, and the INFO-EXPO Guide. Reservation forms can be found on the SLA 2016 website at. Early bird pricing is available for submissions of Exhibitor Session Presentation and Exhibitor Theater Presentation forms before April 13, Contact us at or exhibits@sla.org for more information. SPONSORSHIP Whether your goal is to compete with larger companies, distinguish your services from the competition, launch a new product or attract more prospects to your booth, SLA has a sponsorship opportunity designed to meet your marketing needs. Contact Everett Woods at ewoods@sla.org for more information. ADVERTISING An ad in the pocket program guide or on the conference website will drive home your conference sales message and draw more traffic to your booth. Contact SLA s business development team to reserve your space today! SLA MEMBERSHIP Are you an SLA member? Is it time for you to renew or join? Remember the fee for exhibit space includes a substantial discount for SLA members. Plus, SLA provides exceptional networking and learning opportunities throughout the year. Take advantage now and choose SLA as your professional home. Contact us at or exhibits@sla.org for more information. Only registered exhibitors are eligible for Exhibitor Session Presentations and Exhibitor Theater Presentations.

4 SLA Attendees Want To See YOU SLA CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS MAKE PURCHASING DECISIONS Your time is valuable and it is important to make the right connections. SLA s 2015 Conference Attendee Survey found that 85 percent of participants have the authority to approve, specify, or recommend products and services for purchase. Charts ATTENDEE PROFILE BY EXPERIENCE 15% 23% 16% 3% 16% 14% 13% Less than 1 Year 1 5 Years 6 10 Years Years Less than 1 Year 1 5 Years 6 10 Years Years Years Years Over 25 Years Years Years ATTENDEE PROFILE BY ORGANIZATION TYPE Position Percent Academic 30% Fed. Government 7% Association/Non-profit 10% Corporate 7% Industrial/Manufacturing 2% Law Firm 9% State/Local Government 3% Media 1% Consulting/Consultant 7% Financial Services 2% Pharmaceuticals 4% Healthcare/Medical 2% Research/R&D 4% Insurance 1% Engineering/Architecture 4% Information Technology 1% Student 1% Museum 2% Other 3% ATTENDEE PROFILE BY POSITION Position Percent Librarian 36% Library Director 14% Information Specialist 11% Consultant 1% President/General Manager/Owner/Principal 3% Collection Manager/Director 2% Researcher 7% Analyst 2% Student/Intern 5% Web Content Manager/Developer 1% Information/Knowledge Manager 6% Taxonomist 1% Procurement Officer 1% Other Manager/Director/Supervisor 7% Vendor 1%

5 General Information INFO-EXPO HOURS The INFO-EXPO hall for SLA 2016 will be open June 12 14, 2016 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Six hours of non-conflict times have been scheduled during the INFO-EXPO hours to provide maximum connection opportunities between SLA 2016 attendees and exhibitors. Sunday, June 12 11:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 13 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Networking Refreshments.. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Networking Lunch.. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. SET-UP TIMES Friday, June 10. 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June :00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. All booths must be set up no later than Sunday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. DISMANTLING TIMES Tuesday, June 14 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. No dismantling or removal may be performed during official exhibit hours. Violations will result in a 20-point deduction from the exhibitor s priority points. A fee of $500 will be billed to any company that dismantles its booth before the official close of the INFO- EXPO hall. Dismantling and re-crating must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Consult the exhibitor manual or show decorator service desk for any changes. RENTAL FEES Booths Member Rate Non-Member Rate 10 x 10 (inline) = $3, x 10 (inline) = $3, x 10 (corner) = $3, x 10 (corner) = $3,850 Table-Tops (For small organizations with annual sales under $100,000) Member Rate Non-Member Rate $1,050 $1,550 Table tops include a wastebasket, 6 skirted table with one chair, 9 x 10 carpet, and two complimentary exhibitor registrations. EXHIBITOR AMENITIES Booth rentals include: One 7 x 44 two-line ID sign, with company name and booth number NexxtWall Post and Panel System 8 high back wall and 3 high side panels One wastebasket Four complimentary exhibitor registrations* per 10 x 10 space Unlimited client/customer INFO-EXPO invitation passes Six exclusive non-conflict hours in the INFO-EXPO Company description and logo (if provided) in the Online Conference Planner Booth Rental Does Not Include: Booth furnishings, tables, chairs, electrical supplies, special lighting, carpet or individual booth cleaning Storage, placement, shipment or reshipment of exhibit materials Pre/post conference attendee lists Any other special service ordered by the exhibitor * Additional exhibitor registrations over the allotted amount can be purchased for $50 per person

6 Special Libraries Association 331 South Patrick Street Alexandria, Virginia USA Make the Right Connections EXHIBIT LOGISTICS Jeffrey Leach Director, Marketing & Exhibits Tel: Fax: EXHIBIT SALES Anthony O Shea National Account Manager, Exhibit Sales & Sponsorship, Tradeshow Logic Tel: x109 Fax: aoshea@tradeshowlogic.com About SLA SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Everett Woods Director, Business Development & Advertising Tel: Fax: ewoods@sla.org The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. SLA serves more than 7,000 members in 75 countries in the information profession, including corporate, academic and government information specialists. SLA promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives.