Dear Exhibitor,

Thank you for participating at Natural Products Expo East 2018. We would like to introduce ourselves as your Client Services Specialists. We are here to help you plan a successful show and answer any questions you may have. Please take a few minutes to read this Exhibitor Services Kit (ESK) carefully as many things have changed this year.

New for 2018:

• BOOTH RULES & REGULATIONS - many changes have been made this year that affects all booth types. Please be aware that the NEW Booth Rules and Regulations will be strictly enforced.
• CARPET/FLOORING - ALL booths are required to have floor covering/carpet (except for 5ft x 10ft booths).
• BOOTH APPROVAL FORM - ALL booths will be required to submit drawings/pictures with measurements for approval by July 31, 2018. See the Booth Rules and Regulations for more details.
• ALL LEVEL 300 & 400 BOOTHS - ALL booths must ship to the Advance Warehouse for Move-In.
• TARGETED FREIGHT - INBOUND AND OUTBOUND - ALL freight including Hand Carry and Cartload Service has a Targeted Move-In, Installation and Targeted Move-Out. See the Target Floorplans for details by CLICKING HERE.
• REFRIGERATED/FROZEN STORAGE - No Cold/Frozen Product Will Be Accepted If Shipped to The Onsite Address and Will Be Redirected at Exhibitors Expense. Please review the Instructions for Refrigerated/Frozen Storage Warehouse, Shipping & Delivery.
• HAND CARRY/CARTLOAD & PRIVATE OWNED VEHICLE SERVICES (POV) - If you are transporting your materials to the show yourself, please carefully review the Hand Carry/Cartload & Private Owned Vehicle Services (POV) section for more information. Hand Carry and Cartload have weight limits for move-in.

Show Information:

All inbound exhibit material and equipment is specifically targeted for delivery by booth number. Please refer to your Assigned Move-In Information & Target Floor Plans for your scheduled date and time. We encourage you to utilize the Advance Warehouse for shipping. If you complete the Freight Service Questionnaire by August 20, 2018, GES will email you your assigned inbound time & date.

Booths must be show ready by: Wednesday, September 12th, at 5:00pm. This applies to all booths except those moving in on Thursday morning (Last-In First-Out booths).

Exhibitors with booths on Level 300 & 400 are required to ship all freight to the Advance Warehouse. Please refer to your Assigned Move-In Information & Target Floorplan for your Installation Start Time & Date.

Official Vendors and Ordering Information:

Natural Products Expo East has partnered with several service providers to offer you everything you need to have a successful show. All services and/or furnishings should be ordered in advance to save you money and ensure a timely move in. The Discount Deadline for these services is August 20, 2018.

Hotel & Travel Information:

onPeak is the official housing partner for Natural Products Expo East. Booking within the official housing block will provide the best rates at official hotels. You can reach onPeak at 1-800-388-8812 or Online. Please be advised that onPeak is the ONLY housing company authorized to use the Natural Products Expo East name and/or logo and it is the only company allowed to represent itself as a Natural Products Expo East housing partner.

Shipping Information:

Expo East 2018 is a Targeted Move-In, Installation and Targeted Move-Out trade show. All exhibitors are encouraged to ship in advance to the GES warehouse to avoid onsite wait times. If you are shipping to or unloading at show site, please follow the assigned target move-in schedule for items to arrive onsite. Failure to adhere to your assigned time will result in off-target charges and fees. Check the target floorplans prior to shipping for any updates. Please be aware that all Cold/Frozen Product ships to an offsite warehouse. If you would like to be notified when your freight is delivered to your booth onsite, sign up for Notification at: https://ordering.ges.com/083600172/notifications.

Exhibiting Tips:

Whether this is your first show or your 100th, we have put together some helpful tips to maximize your ROI at the show. These can be found in the How to Save Money and How to Navigate the ESK sections of the ESK.

Environmental Responsibility:

Exhibitions and events, by their very nature, create waste and for that reason Natural Products Expo East is proud to continue our Sustainability Program. We recognize our trade show has an impact on the environment and through our Sustainability Program we are striving to identify, understand, and address these impacts. Exhibits should strive to utilize recycled, renewable and use energy efficient materials whenever possible. More information and the Exhibitor Sustainability Guide can be found here. This year GES offers Recycle and Compost Porter Services. For more information and to order Porter Services, please go to: https://ordering.ges.com/083600172/porter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
JP, Sarah and Jill

JP Potenziani ¦ Client Services Specialist
AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT

Sarah Quinlan ¦ Client Services Specialist
Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, New Zealand, South America CO, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Jill Ramar ¦ Client Services Specialist
AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Natural Products Expo East 2018
p.866-458-4935 ¦ expoeast@newhope.com