Exhibitor Tool Kit

On this page:

•	Exhibitor Action Items
•	Promotional Opportunities
•	Social Networking Media
•	Exhibition Logistics
•	Related Links
•	Contact Information

Exhibitor Action Items
Exhibitor Dashboard	Login or create a personal SPIE.org account to manage your Exhibitor Directory and Exhibition listing, including: • Contact Information • Company Description/Logo • Product Categories/Keywords • Product Announcement/Press Release • Product Demonstration See the Tutorial (PDF) for detailed instructions.
Exhibitor Manual	Find forms and information on event logistics, shipping, and vendors. Click on 'Exhibitors' and then 'ACES'.
Register Exhibition Staff	Register your company's booth staff using the password you received by email.
Housing Reservations	Book now! Take advantage of discounted rates by booking within the SPIE Hotel block. *VisitBaltimore is the official housing bureau for this event. If you are contacted by any other housing agency appearing to represent SPIE or Defense, Security + Sensing, these companies are NOT endorsed by SPIE and we ask you to please do your due diligence before doing business with any solicitor.
Exhibitor Training	Increase your exhibition potential by participating in webinars and reviewing articles written by an expert on tradeshow success.
Visa Invitation Letter Request	If your exhibition staff will need an invitation letter to obtain a travel Visa, apply now.

Promotional Opportunities
Request Preshow Postcards	Promote your presence with printed postcards to send to your own customer database.
Download E-Postcard	Invite your customers using a customizable pre-show email postcard.
Download Event Logo	Utilize the event logo in your exhibit promotions.
Advertise	Reach thousands of people and organizations through print advertising.
Sponsor an Event	Maximize your visibility and reach your targeted audience - become a sponsor. • View Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

Social Networking Media
Twitter	Use the hashtag #SPIEDSS to connect with attendees and the press. •@SPIEDSS: News about all things Defense, Security, + Sensing •@SPIEtweets: Optics and photonics research and industry news •@SLCrockett: Tweets for and about SPIE exhibitors and members of the press
LinkedIn	Post your news to all your connections, and join the SPIE group
Facebook	Find other members of the optics and photonics community: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

Exhibition Logistics
Location
Baltimore Convention Center Halls B - Swing Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Exhibition Dates and Hours
Tuesday 24 April	10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 25 April	10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 26 April	10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Related Links

• Exhibitor List

• Floor Plan

Contacts

Exhibition Management

Aisles 100-1400: Michele Hurst Bennett, CEM, Exhibitions Manager
+1 360 685 5466
micheleb@spie.org

Aisles 1500-2500: Marijo Martini, Exhibitions Coordinator
+1 360 685 5436
marijom@spie.org

Service Contractor

Arata Expositions, Inc.
+1 301 921 0800
info@arataexpo.com
http://arataexpo.com

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