Exhibitors

All of our exhibit booths have been sold. If you would like to be considered in the event of a cancellation or would like to be added to our mailing list for Convention 2013, please contact Garry Kumpf (exhibits@nctca.ab.ca).

Please print a copy of the following information and read it carefully.

The North Central Teachers' Convention Association (NCTCA) will host its annual convention on Thursday, February 9th and Friday, February 10th, 2012, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.

Our convention welcomes approximately 7000 K - 12 teachers and school administrators, from 17 different school districts including the all Francophone districts across the province, who enjoy browsing through Halls A, and B, meeting with displayers and purchasing new educational materials.

If you are wondering if our convention is an appropriate venue for your product, please contact the Director of Exhibits before filling in your application.

We invite you to become an exhibitor at our event and join the 200+ exhibitors this year.

Rental fee:

Included in your fees:

• Booth rental with a 10' x 10' draped space, 2 chairs, 3 draped tables
• A personalized show card
• Access to Exhibitors' Lounge with complimentary coffee and snacks
• Security service provided from Wednesday night through until Friday at 8:00 a.m.
• Choice of location (the Director of Exhibits will try to accommodate individual requests; however, booths are assigned on a "first come, first served" basis, upon receipt of payment. The intent is to create variety within the layout by distributing similar products throughout the hall, thereby encouraging teachers to explore all areas of the Exhibit Hall.)
       • See Exhibitions Floor plan
• Wireless internet available throughout the Exhibit Hall. Please note this service may not meet your needs. Be sure to read the Show Tech form for information on the services and supports they provide Exhibitors.

Hours of operation:

• Wednesday, February 8: Set up from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  Goodkey Show Services' employees will be available to assist.
• Thursday, February 9: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 10: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (It is imperative that all exhibitors remain open until 3 p.m. on Friday as Goodkey Show Services' employees are available then to assist with the move out.)

Once you have submitted your application online, complete online payment or send payment for booth on to the Director of Exhibits. Online payment is highly recommended as it ensures a quicker confirmation. This will be the last year that NCTCA will be accepting payment via cheque. (Postdated cheques will be accepted if dated before December 15, 2011.)

Once the application and payment are received, a confirmation will be e-mailed to you.

The following order forms will be made available on line:

• Order form for extra services from Goodkey (furniture and storage)
• Order form for extra services from Showtech (power, lighting and internet)
• Order form for extra services from Sharps (audiovisual).

**Each of these order forms has a deadline date that exhibitors should be aware of when booking.

No refunds for cancellations after January 15, 2012. A 10% cancellation fee will be withheld for cancellations made before December 15, 2011. A 25% cancellation fee will be withheld for cancellations made from December 16, 2011 to January 15, 2012.

The annual convention is one of the highlights of our teaching year and the exhibits are a key element of the convention. We hope you will be part of Convention 2012.

Yours truly,

Garry Kumpf, Director of Exhibits
24 Greengrove Crescent
Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 3C8

exhibits@nctca.ab.ca