Exhibitor Instructions
Iowa Bike Expo
January 26, 2012
Thank you for becoming an exhibitor at the Iowa Bicycle Summit & Expo. We are excited about this year’s event. We have increased our space to 50,000 square feet and increased the vendor spaces to nearly 100 vendors. We look forward to a great bike show and I hope everyone is able to meet new customers.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please call 515-309-2867 or email melissa@iowabicyclecoalition.org.
LOCATION
Iowa Events Center
Hy Vee Hall A
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-564-8000
PARKING
Parking is available at the lot north of the Iowa Events Center. Iowa Events Center charges for parking in this lot. There is on-street parking available in the vicinity.
If access will be needed to drive into the event floor area, please contact Mark Wyatt, 319.936.4948.
BOOTH SPACES
A 6′ table and two chairs surrounded with pipe and drape will be included with every booth.
There will be a 8′ table and two chairs in the mini booth areas. There are not backs to the mini booths. Wireless Internet is available during the conference.
FRIDAY:
There are some exhibitors who wish to show on Friday during the Bicycle Facility Workshop. This a workshop for engineers and planners. This may or may not be your target audience. Exhibitor booths will be available on Friday.
There is no security for the area on Friday after the sessions end. We cannot accept responsibility for items lost, stolen or broken.
SATURDAY:
Build begins at 7 AM. Show starts at 8:30 AM.
This event is free and aimed towards the consumer and bike advocate.
Event teardown begins at 6 PM.
Please contact me for special arrangements.
SESSIONS:
There are a number of education sessions during the day. Feel free at attend any or all. We assume the attendees will come and go as the sessions occur.
ADDITIONAL:
The staff at the Iowa Events Center can provide additional support. Phone: 515-564-8000
The Iowa Events Center does have policies for exhibitors. Refer to their website at http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/convention/exhibit-at-an-event/exhibitor-policies/ for more information.
IOWA EVENTS CENTER SERVICES:
If you require electricity at your booth, the cost is $70.00 from Iowa Events Center.
Other items available are soft drinks, coffee, box lunches, pizza, popcorn, and snacks. Call the Iowa Events Center or visit http://www.iowaeventscenter.com for more information on exhibitor services.
SILENT AUCTION:
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is hosting a silent auction at the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party. If you wish to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact Nicky Darling (nicky@iowabicyclecoalition.org).
DAY OF EVENT CONTACTS
Mark Wyatt
mark@iowabicyclecoalition.org
319.936.4948
Melissa Messer
melissa@iowabicyclecoalition.org
515.309.2867
Matt McDowell
Iowa Events Center
515.564.8000
