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NCEA 2015 ORLANDO
April 7-9 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida
National Catholic Educational Association Annual Convention & Expo in partnership with The National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors Convocation and The Catholic Library Association Annual Meeting
www.ncea.org/convention
Celebrating Faith Education Join NCEA in celebrating innovation and excellence within all aspects of Catholic and faith-based education at this year’s annual NCEA Convention & Expo! This is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together Catholic and other religious educators from across the United States, Canada and other countries.
Attendees won’t miss this milestone anniversary event—and neither should you! NCEA Convention & Expo attracts more than 8,000 attendees each year representing preschool, elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities as well as local parish pastors, priests, directors of parish religious education programs, parish volunteers and more. NCEA 2015 is your perfect opportunity to connect face-to-face with your target audience, generate new business leads, cultivate your current customer base and unveil new products or services in a specialized forum.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE LARGEST PRIVATE EDUCATION ASSOCATION GATHERING IN THE U.S. Visit NCEA.ORG/CONVENTION for more info!
The Power of the Expo NCEA is 100% committed to bringing qualified education professionals to your booth. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, influence and interact with thousands of industry decision-makers. Main occupation
Main Occupation
Main Occupation Director/Vicar/Secretary of of Education Catechist
1%
Superintendent of Catechist
2%
Director/Vicar/Secretary of Catechist
Superintendent of Catechist3% Parish Religious Education Leader 1% Parish Religious Education Leader Board of Education Member 3% CentralBoard Office Personnel of Education Member
Priest
Central Office Personnel
1%
School President
2%
Principal
18%
School President Teacher
54%
Principal Librarian
2%
Other School Administrator Teacher
5%
Specialist (i.e. nurse, counselor)
1%
Other (please specify)
9%
Priest
Librarian
75% of attendees direct, influence or recommend purchases for their organizations
Other School Administrator
Specialist (i.e. nurse, counselor)
Attendees by the Numbers*
Other (please specify)
NCEA Convention & Expo attendees come from more than 12 different countries. Participants from the United States alone represent: • Total Catholic School enrollment: 1,974,578 • Total Number of Schools: 6,594 Catholic schools • Elementary: 5,399 • Secondary: 1,195 • Religious Education - Elementary students: 2,715,621 • Religious Education - Secondary students: 640,585 • Numbers of Boards, Commission, Councils of Catholic Education: 5,592 • Catholic Colleges and Universities: 233 • Catholic Colleges and Universities enrollment: 810,201 • Seminaries: 159 • Seminarians: 5,046
For the second year in a row, the NCEA Convention & Expo was recognized as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in the US!
*Source: The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment, and Staffing and the 2014 Catholic Directory
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703-683-8500 | NCEAsales@ntpshow.com | www.ncea.org/convention
Main Occupation
The Power of the Exhibitor Experience If you are a supplier of educational services, technology or products, NCEA 2015 is a powerful investment. Meet thousands of educators, maximize your brand awareness and experience steady traffic in your booth with exclusive non-compete exhibit hall hours! Main Occupation Number of attendees visiting the NCEA Expo Hall
97% of attendees visit the NCEA Expo Hall WHY?... To learn about new products and services
88%
To visit particular companies because of their reputation/products
58%
To look for new vendor contacts
36%
Board of Education Member To connect with existing relationships
27%
To learn about new products and services To visit particular companies because of their reputation/products To look for new vendor contacts Board of Education Member
Products and Services Attendees are searching for and looking to BUY products and services from the following areas: Academic/Professional Services Bibles/Missals Books (Trade & Library) Career Opportunities/Vocations Classroom Supplies/Equipment/Decorations Co-Curricular Programs Consulting Services Core Curriculum/Curriculum Resources/Materials Early Childhood Education Exceptional Education Furniture/Seating (School & Library)
Higher Education Missions/Special Apostolates Online Learning Professional Development Publications, Textbooks, or Supplements Religious Education Books/Materials School Uniforms/Sportswear Technology Testing/Guidance Youth Programs
And this is just a partial list. No other private education association event features such a comprehensive list of products and services!
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE LARGEST PRIVATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION GATHERING IN THE U.S. Visit NCEA.ORG/CONVENTION for more info!
The Power of the Exhibitor Experience Your Booth Package Become an NCEA 2015 Exhibitor and take advantage of exclusive benefits included in your booth package at no extra charge:
Note: All exhibit booths • 8’ draped back wall and 3’ draped side walls are required to provide • 7”x 44” ID sign displaying Exhibitor name and booth number • 3 complimentary Full Convention registrations per 10’ x 10’ space carpet or other floor • Additional discounted registrations: $20.00 per registrant covering for their entire • 25 Complimentary one-day Expo Hall Only passes booth space. No concrete • Complimentary listing in the 2015 Convention Program may be showing. (only if application is received by February 6, 2015) • Complimentary company listing including Booth # in the Feb/March issue of NCEA’s award-winning journal, Momentum • Complimentary online profile including optional marketing enhancements to upload product photos, press releases, and show specials advertisements posted to the NCEA 2015 exhibits website
Booth Fees Standard Booths Corner Fees (per corner) Island Booths (minimum 400 sq. ft.)
On or before December 12 $14.50/sq. ft. $200 per corner $16.00/sq. ft.
After December 13 $16.50/sq. ft. $200 per corner $18.00/sq. ft.
Exhibitors who request cross-aisle exhibit space will be billed for the aisle space between their booth spaces at a rate of $800 per 100 sq. ft.
Exhibit Hall Hours Event Date Hours Exhibit Set Up Monday, April 6 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 7 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Exhibit Hall Hours Tuesday, April 7 Noon to 5:45 PM Wednesday, April 8 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday, April 9 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Exhibitor Break Down Thursday, April 10 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM NCEA 2015 closes on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Exhibitors may not dismantle or disturb their exhibits until after closing. Failure to observe this rule may jeopardize the exhibitor’s priority points or right to exhibit at forthcoming expositions.
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New in 2015!
All attendees and exhibitors are invited to the Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Join us as we kick off the week in Orlando. Sponsorship opportunities available!
703-683-8500 | NCEAsales@ntpshow.com | www.ncea.org/convention
The Power of the Exhibitor Experience Official Vendors To ensure all exhibitors receive the best value and customer service, NCEA conducts an in-depth review process when selecting vendors for Convention. All approved vendors will have an “official vendor” logo on their paperwork. Service Vendor Contact Information Exhibitor & Sponsorship Sales National Trade Productions (NTP) Joey Martin (Companies A-L) 703-706-8235 Ron Bates (Companies M-Z) 703-706-8230 Exhibitor Customer Service National Trade Productions (NTP) Jackie Odemer 703-706-8219 Exhibitor Services Global Experience Specialists (GES) www.ges.com/chat 1-800-475-2098 Housing Travel Planners 1-800-221-3531 Registration Convention Data Services (CDS) Coming mid-September AV Buffalo Audio Visual (BAV) bob@bavservices.com 1-800-264-5010 Lead Retrieval Convention Data Services (CDS) Amy Thrasher 1-800-746-9734
Please be aware that all authorized vendors will have the “official vendor” logo in any correspondence to you concerning NCEA 2015. Important Deadlines Event Date Housing Mid-September Final Balance Due December 12, 2014 Advertising Insertion Orders Due December 19 Artwork for 2015 Printed Convention Program Due January 30, 2015 Company Descriptions and Product Category Listings for Printed Program Due February 6 Lead Retrieval Discount Deadline February 13 (Early Bird Rate Discount) March 13 (Advanced Rate Discount) Internet, Phone, and Electrical Orders Discount Deadline March 12 Booth Furnishings/GES Services Discount Deadline March 16 Last Day to Ship to the Advanced Warehouse April 1 First Day Materials May Arrive at the Convention Center April 6 Exhibit Installation Begins April 6 Expo Hall Opens at Noon April 7
View the current floor plan and reserve your space now Visit http://events.ntpshow.com/NCEA2015 or call National Trade Productions 703-683-8500 to sign up!
The Power of Enhanced Exposure Whether your goal is to launch a new product, differentiate yourself from competitors, increase brand awareness or simply attract more qualified prospects to your booth, NCEA offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to provide your company with maximum exposure to Convention attendees. As an NCEA 2015 Sponsor, you receive: • Recognition in 2015 Convention Program distributed to all attendees • Company recognition online anywhere sponsors are mentioned • Strategically placed signage during Convention • Additional benefits provided with each opportunity Did you know?
To align with your sales and marketing goals, NCEA 2015 sponsorship offerings are organized into distinct categories Networking Opportunities and Registration/Conference Amenities: Networking Opportunities Connect face-to-face with your target market and key decision makers in a relaxed, dialogue-friendly setting. Networking Opportunities range from Exhibitor Presentations/Workshops, lunch breaks, afternoon coffee breaks, lounge areas and much more!
Conference sponsorships increase booth traffic up to 104%! Source: Center for Exhibition Research
Registration/Conference Amenities Stand out among your competitors with these high-impact, highvisibility sponsorships. Items include but are not limited to the NCEA Prize Card, lanyards, tote bags, mobile app, shuttle busses, charging stations, hotel key cards, escalator clings, floor decals, new product promotions, web banners, etc. Many opportunities are exclusive to one exhibiting company so reserve yours before it’s sold out! Not exactly what you’re looking for? Opportunities exist for organizations of all sizes and budgets. Work with our experienced team to develop a custom package designed to specifically meet your company’s unique objectives. Don’t delay — sponsorships are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Act now to claim your opportunity! NCEA 2015 Convention Program Advertising The NCEA 2015 Convention Program is distributed at registration and serves as the most popular printed publication at Convention. It is a valuable resource often archived for future reference and shared with colleagues long after the conclusion of Convention. Give your company added visibility and advertise in the Convention Program to let attendees know where to find you. The deadline to reserve your premium ad placement is Friday, December 19, 2014.
RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY! 703-683-8500 | NCEAsales@ntpshow.com | www.ncea.org/convention
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The NCEA 2015 Convention and Expo is a must-attend event integral to your overall sales process and marketing strategy. Exhibit in Orlando to elevate your customer base, showcase your latest product developments, debut cutting-edge services and introduce innovative technologies related to education. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
NCEA 2015 ORLANDO
Be a part of NCEA 2015 Reserve your space today! Call: 703-683-8500 Email: NCEAsales@ntpshow.com www.ncea.org/convention @NCEATALK #NCEA15