Technology Showcase

Learn about the very latest in distance learning technologies and resources at our Technology Showcase.All four refreshment breaks will be served in the Technology
Showcase area, enabling you extra time to visit all 14 exhibitors.

The Technology
Showcase will be held in the hotel lobby, which you will find conveniently located just outside the presentation rooms.

Technology Showcase Hours
Monday & Tuesday - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Refreshment Breaks
Monday & Tuesday - 9:45 am & 1:45 pm

Exhibitors
The Distance Learning Administration conference gives you the unique opportunity to present your company’s distance-learning related products or services to a specific audience made up of distance learning administrators, directors, university deans, vice-presidents, and related purchasers. This is a very cost effective way to communicate your message and make an impact at the conference.

Attendees
There were approximately 150 attendeess at DLA2008, representing higher education, P-12 schools, business organizations. Attendees were from 27 states and three countries. More than half are in administrative,
decision-making positions.

Dean, Director, President, VP: 38%
Professor, Teacher, Trainer: 24%
Manager, Coordinator: 19%
Web Developer: 10%
Consultant: 19%
Student Support: 3%
Student: 1%

Click here for a list of the 2008 Exhibitors

Exhibit Space
A maximum of 14 vendors will be accepted at DLA2009. The exhibits will be in the lobby of the King and Prince Resort. Refreshment breaks during the day will be served in this area.

- All spaces are 8’x10’.
- Draped 6’ table and two chairs
- Electrical outlets
- Wireless internet access
- Conference registration (including meals) for one person
- Conference registration and meals for an additional person at the discounted rate of $100
- Listing on conference website and in program

45-Minute Presentation
All exhibitors who reserve and pay for their space by December 15 will also be entitled to present a 45-minute session during the scheduled conference concurrent sessions. These will be scheduled throughout the day on Monday, Tuesday, and on Wednesday morning.

Cost
$500 includes exhibit space and one conference registration. One additional person may attend for $100.

Tentative Exhibit Hours & Details
Monday, June 22: 9:45 am - 4 pm
Tuesday, June 23: 9:45 am- 4 pm

The lobby is conveniently located outside the entrances of the meeting rooms. Refreshment breaks for conference attendees will be held in these rooms between meetings.

Deadline
Space is first-come, first-served, and the final deadline is March 1, 2008. All payments must be received by this time.

Installation and Dismantling of Exhibits
Exhibitors may begin installation Sunday, June 21 at 6 pm, or at 7 am on Monday, June 22. Move in must be complete and all shipping materials removed by 9:15 am on June 22. Dismantling may begin at 4 pm on Tuesday, June 23, and must be complete by 6 pm.

Shipping and Service Contractor
Exhibitor agrees to ship at their own risk and expense all articles to be exhibited. The King and Prince Catering Department must be notified in advance of shipping arrangements to ensure proper acceptance of these items. Any items shipped should be sent to the attention of the Catering Department and should include the name of the organization (DLA2009), the meeting planner (Alicia Williams), and the date of arrival. The King and Prince charges $15 per box received. The exhibitor is responsible for reimbursing DLA2009 for any such expenses.

Booth Design
Displays should be confined to the limits of the exhibitor’s assigned space. Signs or banners may not be affixed, nailed, or otherwise attached to walls, doors, or the building. Audio-visual devices used are subject to the approval of the conference manager, but are allowed so long as they are operated in such a way as to avoid disturbance or interference with others.

Sales of products and services by exhibitors is permitted.

Special Sponsorships

We have several exclusive opportunities for exhibitors who want to maximize their visibility and create a unique impact at DLA2009. In addition to the benefits described below, each special sponsor will also be able to select the specific site for their conference booth (first come, first served).

Morning Beach Walk — $300

Sponsor this event for up to 40 participants, and provide t-shirts for the event with your corporate logo. If the beach walk is rained out, the alternate plan is for stretching/yoga indoors. You will also be recognized in the conference printed program.

Internet Room — $500

Sponsor's website will be the default screen on all computers in the Internet Room. Sponsor is welcome to provide mousepads or other gift items to Internet Room users. A thank you banner will be prominently displayed in the Internet Room.

Cracker Barrell — $800

This afternoon event is one of the most lively and popular of the conference. In addition to signage at the event and recognition in the conference proceedings, the sponsor will be able to provide printed napkins for use during this open bar event.

Closing Lunch — $1500

The closing lunch will feature our keynote speaker. A stand-up thank you card will be placed on each table at the luncheon with the sponsor logo and information. You will also have an opportunity to say a few words to the attendees (3 minutes). Your company will be recognized for its special support in the conference printed program.

Opening Awards Dinner — $2000

This is the one place to get the most exposure, and see the most attendees all in one place. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the screen for the first 25 minutes of dinner (just prior to the awards), and on the dinner tickets. You will also have the opportunity to say a few words to the guests. Your company will be recognized for its special sponsorship in the conference printed program.

Conference Bags — $2100

Your logo will be printed on our conference bags which are distributed and often kept for years by each conference attendee. You may also include literature to be placed in the conference bag. Your company will be recognized for its special sponsorship in the conference printed program.

Contact
For more information or for an exhibitor contract, please email Stacey Rowland.