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TAGT attracts exhibitors from across the nation to demonstrate products and services such as the following:

• Computer software & hardware
• Publishers
• Bookstores
• Curriculum design companies & consultants
• Educational products, toys, games
• Educational training consultants
• Colleges and universities
• Professional educational organizations
• Summer camps & other student organizations

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The TAGT Annual Conference typically attracts around 3,000 participants, most of whom are educational professionals, decision makers, and parents of gifted and talented children. Participants look for products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of these children.

All booths are 10’ x 10’ or a combination thereof. You may combine as many booths as needed to accommodate your exhibit. Premium booths are located on corners or in higher traffic areas. Premium booths, shaded on the floor plan, cost $100 more than a standard booth. Bulk space, i.e., 20’ x 20’ and larger, is available at a reduced rate.

A corner booth provides better visibility and more room for customer contact because side rails can be removed for greater access from both aisles. A larger booth also increases visibility and provides more space for your staff and products.

Booths Include:

• Standard 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape in show colors
• Your company listing in the Conference Program
• Standard 7” x 44” booth identification sign
• Exhibitors Lounge with refreshments

TAGT does not provide any furnishings for vendors. Carpet or furnishings may be rented from Freeman, the official show decorator, or provided by the exhibitor. More information will be available soon. Utilities (i.e., electricity, phone lines) are not included. These services are available for an additional charge.

The official TAGT Exhibitor Services Manual will be sent by Freeman in September to all exhibiting companies. The manual contains important information about the show, including rules and regulations, installation and dismantling of exhibits, and order forms for exhibitor services such as shipping, signs, furniture rental, utility services and cleaning. It also includes an exhibitor personnel registration form, housing form and other valuable information to help you in preparing your exhibit.

Half of the total booth space cost is required as a deposit upon submission of the application and contract for booth space. The balance is due by August 15, 2008. Checks should be made payable to TAGT. In the event an exhibitor miscalculates the booth fees, TAGT reserves the right to charge the credit card the correct amount due.

All booth cancellations must be submitted to the TAGT Exhibits Manager in writing. Cancellations received by TAGT after the 15-day approval period on or before August 15, 2008, will be assessed a cancellation fee of 25% of the total booth cost. From August 16 to September 30, 50% of the total booth cost will be assessed as a cancellation fee. No refunds will be given on cancellations received on or after September 30, 2008.

A 2008 Conference Program & Exhibits Guide is distributed to all registrants. This easy-to-use guide will include an alphabetical list of exhibitors. Listing in the program is guaranteed if TAGT receives a signed booth contract and payment in full by September 30, 2008.

The Sheraton Dallas Hotel will serve as the Headquarters Hotel for the 2008 Conference and Exposition. Reservation discounts are available. Make reservations online and find out more here.

Your booth must be staffed during the open hours of the Exposition. You must register your exhibit personnel in advance with a registration form included in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Each exhibiting company may register up to two representatives per 10’ x 10’ booth at no charge. Additional representatives are assessed a $10 per person registration fee. No more than four representatives are allowed in each 10’ x 10’ booth at any one time. Refreshments in the exhibit hall are included for all registered exhibitor personnel in the exhibitor lounge.

The official 2008 TAGT Conference badge must be worn on the exhibit hall floor and throughout the convention center. Exhibitors are welcomed and encouraged to attend educational sessions and social functions.

To reserve your space, review the floor plan included and call the Exhibits Manager. You also may submit your contract and deposit to TAGT for booth assignment.

Receipt of the signed contract and deposit will reserve booth space, and notification of booth assignment will be mailed to you. Tentative space reservations made by telephone will be held for ten days, pending receipt of a signed contract and deposit.

TAGT reserves the right to determine if exhibits align with the professional character of the exhibition. Acknowledgement of the receipt of an application or negotiation of the appropriate deposit instrument does not constitute an acceptance of an application. In those instances when a booth space application is declined TAGT will refund the deposit in full.

Space is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. If booth spaces you select are taken, exhibition management reserves the right to assign the next best available space. TAGT also reserves the right to relocate an exhibitor or modify the floor plan as deemed necessary. Although not guaranteed, TAGT will make every effort not to place competitors in adjacent booths.

Move-in is Wednesday November 12 from 8 AM to 4 PM, followed by a public open-house from 4-7 PM. The exhibit hall is open Thursday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Exhibitors may begin moving out at 4:30 PM on Friday.