“FACE 2 FACE”

Suppliers Display

For 2023, ABMA is again using a pre-planned meeting schedule to allow for 15 minute scheduled conferences, which eliminates the expense of suppliers of bringing display booths/equipment to the meeting.

ABMA supplier meetings are from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to register early to schedule meetings. The Meeting Request Form is available from ABMA.

FORMAT:

Suppliers stay stationary at their respective tables with chairs for visitors. Meetings cycle every 15 minutes. Scheduled format allows 15 minute “power meetings” for higher-level discussions. People rotate per their schedule.

Scheduled meetings are determined weeks in advance by using scheduling software which can be accessed from ABMA.

ABMA advises that the meeting selection process is never perfect. It is hard to accommodate all requests. This is why there are ample networking opportunities throughout the convention, which allows people to meet regardless of schedules.

ABMA POLICY:

Suppliers: may only bring what can fit on the table. This rule applies to everyone to keep things fair.

Allowed Items:

• Literature

• Tablecloths

• Price Sheets

• Tabletop Lit racks

• Counter Cards

• Sample products

• Laptop to stream video and share reporting

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:

• Free Standing floor display

• Banner stands

• Large table top displays

• Wall hung displays

Several functions are also planned for social and networking interaction including the ABMA Golf Tournament, Pickle Ball, the ABMA Foundation Networking Dinner, and the closing dinner event with a Beach Boys style cover band on the beach at Hotel del Coronado.

Regarding the World Brush Expo, additional information will be available soon. To help build the communications database for BolognaFiere, those interested in attending or getting more information should sign up here: https://abma.org/about/world-brush-expo/ to optin to receive the latest news directly from the convention hall. More details and information will be shared regarding this event at the ABMA Convention.

For additional information, email info@abma.org.