How to use this website:
Below you will find information pertaining to exhibiting at the 2010 Pacific Operations S&T Symposium & Exhibition. Information such as, why exhibit, cost of a booth, NDIA Corporate membership registration, show hours and much more. For additional information such as the rules & regulations, exhibitor housing, sponsorship opportunities, floor plan, etc. click on the appropriate link to the left. We also offer a link to FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions. Should you still have questions, please contact the Exhibit POC listed above.

Why Exhibit:
The Asia-Pacific region, encompassing over 3.4Billion people and almost half the world’s area, is an area of unprecedented economic growth and continuing security challenges. Put your company’s products, services, and capabilities in front of over 890 attendees representing all levels of the Government and Industry.Attendees include: Government, Academia and Industry, Maritime Security, Specialists, Program Managers, CEO's & Presidents, Engineering Fellows, Technology Specialists, Senior OSD staff.  Decision-makers from various DoD S&T Agencies, Regional Representatives and Service Components will be there to present their requirements for S&T solutions.

Exhibit Schedule:
*Subject to change, please check back periodically for updates. See New Times in GREEN

Exhibitor Move-In:
      Tuesday, March 16, 2010
           10:00am – 3:00pm (booths must be set by 3p)

Exhibits Open:
      Tuesday, March 16, 2010 
          3:00pm – 6:30pm Registration and Opening Reception
      Tuesday, March 16, 2010
           NO EXHIBITS -- Classified Session.  Please click here for Registration for this session   
      Wednesday, March 17, 2010
          7:00am – 6:00pm Reception in Exhibit Hall
      Thursday, March 18, 2010
          7:00am – 12:00 Noon

VEO – View Exhibits Only Hours:
      Thursday, March 18, 2010
          9:00am – 12:00 Noon
*VEO registration DOES NOT include attendance at any of the other PACOM functions, food & beverage functions, such as: continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunch, and/or conference attendance (general and/or break-out sessions).

Exhibitor Move-Out:
      Thursday, March 18, 2010
          12:00 Noon – 5:00pm

Agenda:
For Conference information, please click here or contact Tia Pitt, Meeting Planner, at TPitt@ndia.org or 703-247-9467.

Cost to Exhibit:
Government, Academia and NDIA Corporate Member Rate*: $23.00/sq.ft
(Note: Your Corporate Member dues must be current to receive the member rate).

Non-Corporate Member Rate: $28.00/sq.ft.

Booths are sold in 100 sq.ft. increments. NDIA does not charge for corner or island fees. No “end cap” booths are permitted. Booth furnishings are not included and floor is already carpeted.

Small Business Package for NDIA Corp Members:  
$1,500.00 for one 10x10 booth.  Booth includes one 6' table, 2 chairs, carpet and 1 wastebasket.  This opportunity is available for current NDIA Corporate members only.  Booth does not include electrical or internet.  One booth per company only.  Small Business rate is available for 50 or less employees.  Please contact Dennis W Tharp, Exhibits Manager 703-247-2584 to reserve your location.  Space is limited.

NDIA Corporate Membership Discount: $500.00 savings per 10x10 booth
To qualify for the member discount, your company has to join NDIA as a Corporate Member. Click here for more information on joining or contact Zoila Martinez at 703-247-2565.

Exhibit Rate Includes:
~Networking social function in the exhibit hall
~All scheduled meal events including lunches, breakfasts, etc.
~Two complimentary conference registrations for exhibit personnel, per 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.) All additional exhibit personnel registrations must register on the conference page at www.ndia.org/meetings/0540
~24-hour security
~Fabric back and side walls and 7” x 44” ID sign

Reminders:
~Booths are sold in 10x10 sq.ft. increments
~NDIA does not charge for corner or island fees
~No "end cap" booths are permitted
~Booth furnishings are not included and floor covering is required unless the hall is carpted.

Exhibit Personnel Registration:
For each exhibit space that your organization occupies at the PACOM Conference & Exhibition, your organization will be entitled to two complimentary exhibitor badges.  Note:  Any additional booth personnel must register and pay the full conference attendee rate, registration information can be found at: www.ndia.org/meetings/0540 

To register your complimentary exhibitor badges, to to "Manage Booth/Badges" link on the left side of your screen.  DO NOT use an attendee registration form from the printed brochure or the NDIA e-web portal (www.ndia.org) for your complimentary exhibitor badges (unless you require more than your allotted number of registrations).  Complimentary exhibitor badges must be assigned online before March 8, 2010.

If you have questions about logging into your account, your user name or password, please contact Dennis W. Tharp, Exhibit Manager, 703-247-2584 or DTharp@ndia.org

Exhibitors Please Note:
~No Photography is allowed in the exhibit hall. Cameras and cell phones will be confiscated by security if they are used to photograph any exhibit without prior consent from NDIA management.
~All bags are subject to search.
~No one under the age of 18 will be permitted in the exhibit hall.

For information on exhibiting, questions about logging into your account, user name or password, please contact Dennis W Tharp, Exhibit Manager, at 703-247-2584 or via email at DTharp@ndia.org