2012 IEEE PES T&D Exhibitors:

Enclosed you will find your exhibitor manual for the 2012 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference & Exposition. If someone else in your company is coordinating your exhibit, please forward this information and web site to their attention.

Included in this manual are several key sections that require your attention

1. General Information

a. Show Deadlines listing key dates, you can save money by following these deadlines as many of the vendors offer a discounted pricing if you order prior to deadlines.

b. Official Service Contractors contact information: Exhibitors are advised to contact the official service contractors directly on all matters relating to their services and rates. Contact information is included in the General Information Section.

c. Independent Contractor: You must submit the applicable form in this section if you are utilizing an independent contractor to set-up or dismantle your booth. In addition, please forward the applicable information including the website address to download this manual to their attention.

2. Final Program Listing: New this year we will be posting the company descriptions, product categories and company contacts online for attendees to view and search prior to the show. The exhibitor directory is the primary source attendees use to choose which exhibitors they visit during the show. Submit your listing as soon as possible to get the most return.

3. Shipping Information: Refer to this section for key information including your target move-in date. This is the date your freight must arrive at the Convention Center, if you ship to the advance warehouse your freight will be delivered to your booth on Thursday, May 3. You do not need to be at the facility unless you wish to supervise the move-in. Please read all of this information and plan your travel accordingly.

4. Marketing Opportunities: All of the information in this section is specifically geared to assist you in increasing your ROI for this event. This section includes sponsorship opportunities, show logos, guest invitations, and more. Recent enhancements to our online exhibitor directory allow the exhibitor to better target customers while aiding the attendee in planning their time onsite. New marketing packages include: featured category sponsorship, banner advertisements, logo exposure, increased SEO (search engine optimization) through detailed company descriptions. More information available at www.ieeet-d.org/marketing.

5. This web site is continuously updated with technical program and tour information, floor plan changes and special events. Bookmark it and check back often.

Most important of all - READ ALL OF THE MANUAL to see what is included! If after reading the manual, you still have questions please call exposition management at (703) 662-3602.

Shawn Boon
Canfield Event Management
2012 IEEE PES T&D Exposition Management