CALIFORNIA SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2, 2008
SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER

EXHIBIT HALL — ON-LINE SALES NOW OPEN

Welcome Science Education Suppliers! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to reach approximately 2,500 science educators, from all grade levels and science disciplines, K-University, who will attend the 2008 California Science Education Conference in San José. Many of the attendees are leaders at their schools and in their districts. Many make purchasing decisions or have influence in the purchasing process.

FACTS AT-A-GLANCE

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INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS

Conference Audience
Approximately 2,500 science educators, from all grade levels and science disciplines, K-University. They teach life science, earth science, physical science, environmental science, marine science, integrated science, and interdisciplinary studies. Many of the attendees are leaders at their schools and in their districts. Many make purchasing decisions or have influence in the purchasing process.

Exhibiting Companies
The types of companies that exhibit at the California Science Education Conference include textbook publishers, lab equipment suppliers, software companies, classroom equipment manufacturers, professional development organizations, state agencies, parks, museums, and a host of other companies that supply materials, equipment, and services to science educators and schools.

Commercial Workshops
Only confirmed exhibitors my present a commercial workshop. Commercial workshops are now being accepted on-line.

Booth Reservations
Booth reservations are now being accepted on-line. Booth reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made without accompanying payment will be held for 30 days. If no payment is received within 30 days of the reservation being made, the space will be released for sale.

Show Decorator
The official show decorator is GES. GES will provide you with shipping instructions and order forms for booth furniture, carpet, electrical, and other services after your booth is confirmed and at least 6 weeks before the start of the show.

Refundable Compliance Deposit
Out of fairness to all exhibitors, and in order to meet the expectations of conference registrants, all booth exhibits must remain fully intact and staffed until 3:30 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2008 . Any exhibitor who dismantles any part of his or her booth exhibit prior to the official closing time will forfeit the compliance deposit in full. Exhibitors who comply with the hours and regulations of the exhibit hall will be refunded their deposit within six weeks after the conference

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Non-Profit Tables
A limited number of tables in the exhibit hall will be made available to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, for the purpose of distributing free literature and promoting their cause or organization with displays. Restrictions: The organization may not sell or take orders for any products that are for sale. Displays may not project beyond the edge of the table and may not exceed three feet in height. Display materials will not be permitted in front of, behind, or next to the table. Non-profit organizations will receive limited access passes for the exhibit hall only. If your organization's staff wishes to have full conference privileges, they must register as conference attendees. A conference registration brochure will be sent upon request.

Decorators Union Jurisdiction
Union regulations prevail over all set-up and dismantling of exhibits, including hanging of signs and laying of carpet. Any installation of exhibits or displays which requires the use of hand tools, or more than one person, or longer than thirty minutes (including crating and uncrating) to install, or exceeds ten feet in any direction, shall be installed by Union personnel. This does not apply to the unpacking and placement of your merchandise. One full-time exhibiting company employee may supervise the work with the Union crew.

Material Handling Union Jurisdiction
Union regulations prevail over the operation of all material handling equipment, unloading and reloading of material and equipment, and handling of empty containers. An exhibitor may move material that can be hand-carried by one person in one trip without the use of dollies, hand trucks, or other mechanical equipment.

Electricians Union – Truss and Lighting
TSE is responsible for supervision, assembly, and removal of truss assemblies for lighting, audio-visual equipment, and special effects, whether hanging or floor-standing. All power, electrical labor orders, and additional requirements for such equipment must be placed through TSE as the electrical contractor. A representative from your company may be present during the assembly or the installation/removal of your truss or lighting.

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