Dates and Location top
The 2011 California Charter Schools Conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, March 7-10, 2011. The Exhibit Hall will be open March 8-9, 2011. Exhibit Hours are listed below.
Exhibit Hours top
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, March 8
9:15 am–6:30 pm: Exhibit Hall OpenWednesday, March 9
9:45 –10:45am: Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Noon–2 pm: Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
(Including Noon-1 pm Lunch and Exhibitor Presentations)
5:00 pm–6:30 pm: Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall
9:15 am–2:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 –10:45am: Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Noon–2 pm: Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
(Including Noon-1 pm Lunch and Exhibitor Presentations)
1:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Raffle
2:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibitor Privileges top
California Charter Schools Conference 2011 booth rentals include the following:
- 10' x 10' booth space
- 1 draped 6-foot table
- 2 chairs
- One 5-amp electrical outlet
- Wastebasket
- Pipe railing, 8' high curtain backwall, and 3' high curtain side dividers
- 7" x 44" identification sign listing company name and booth number
- General security guard service
- Daily aisle maintenance
- 75-word descriptive listing in conference Program Guide
- 75-word descriptive listing on website with a link to exhibiting company's website
- 2 complimentary full-conference registrations per booth rented
The price of booth rental does not include storage, placement, shipment, or reshipment of exhibit materials, special lighting, electrical supplies, carpet, individual booth cleaning, additional booth furnishings, tables, chairs, or any other special amenity or service ordered by the exhibitor. Such amenities and services may be ordered via the Exhibitor Manual, which will be available on our online Exhibitor Services Website beginning in December, 2010.
Booth Space Charges top
| Exhibitor Type | Received before or on Nov. 12, 2010 |
Received after Nov. 12, 2010 |
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| Vendor Member | Non-member | Vendor Member | Non-member | |
| For Profit/Nonprofit with revenues over $2 million |
$1,750 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,400 |
| For profit/nonprofit with revenues under $2 million |
$1,325 | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,800 |
| Corner Booths | Additional $300 | Additional $300 | Additional $300 | Additional $300 |
Payment & Booth Selection Policy top
Application for booth space must be made on the Application & Sponsor/Exhibitor Contract. Booth selection will be allowed once full payment has been received.
Cancellation Policy top
Cancellation of any portion of the Exhibit Contract by the exhibitor will be accepted only at the discretion of the California Charter Schools Conference 2011 Exhibit Management and, in all cases, is subject to the following refund policies:
| Cancellation Date | Refund |
| On or before November 12, 2010 | 75% refund of cancelled booth space |
| Between November 12, 2010 and February 25, 2011 |
25% refund of cancelled booth space |
| After February 25, 2011 | No refund |
Notification of cancellation by exhibitor will only be considered official when submitted in writing to Exhibit Management and will be subject to the above policy based on date of receipt.
Installation, Opening, and Dismantling top
Display space will be available for set-up in the San Diego Convention Center on Monday, March 7, Noon-6 pm. The exhibit will officially open at 9:15 am on Tuesday, March 8, and all exhibits shall remain in place until 2:30 pm on March 9. Return of crates and packing cases and dismantling of exhibits will commence at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, March 9.
Official Decorator and Drayage Contractor top
Champion Exposition Services, Inc., (800) 723-1123, is the official decorator and drayage contractor for the exhibit. They will maintain a service desk in the exhibit hall during installation, exhibit hours, and dismantling. Cost information and forms for all services will be included in the Exhibitor Manual. For special requests not covered in the manual, exhibitors may contact Champion at the above telephone number.
Exhibitor Manual top
The California Charter Schools Conference 2011 Exhibitor Manual will be available online in December for your convenience. This manual provides the necessary order forms for furniture rental, electrical supply, A/V requirements, labor and signage, as well as other pertinent materials required for successful exhibit participation.
Exhibitor Personnel Registration top
Online Exhibitor Personnel Registration will be available mid-November.
Hotel Information top
The California Charter Schools Conference has special room rate blocks at the San Diego Marriot Hotel & Marina, The Embassy Suites, and The Westin Gaslamp.
Our exhibitor host hotel for 2011 is The Westin Gaslamp.
Don't delay! The conference hotel room blocks are filling up quickly, so be sure to make your reservations online today, or call (619) 239-2200.
Program Guide Advertising top
Detailed information on advertising format, size, and cost is now available. To access these details, click here.
For more details, contact Exhibits Management at .
Exhibit Rules and Regulations top
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for a detailed description of the rules, regulations, and liabilities governing the California Charter Schools 2011 exhibit.