Dates and Location top
The 2012 California Charter Schools Conference will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California, February 27-March 1, 2012. The Exhibit Hall will be open February 28-29, 2012. Exhibit Hours are listed below.
Exhibit Hours top
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, February 28
9:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Noon–2 p.m.: Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
(Including Noon-1 p.m. Lunch and Exhibitor Presentations)
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.: Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, February 29
9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Noon–2 p.m.: Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
(Including Noon-1 p.m. Lunch and Exhibitor Presentations)
1:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Raffle
2:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibitor Privileges top
California Charter Schools Conference 2012 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
- 50-word descriptive listing in conference Program Guide
- 50-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, 2011.
Booth Space Charges top
| Exhibitor Type | Received before or on September 30, 2011 |
Received after September 30, 2011 |
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| Vendor Member | Non-member | Vendor Member | Non-member | |
| For Profit/Nonprofit with revenues over $2 million |
$1,800 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| For profit/nonprofit with revenues under $2 million |
$1,400 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,850 |
| Corner Booths | Additional $300 | Additional $300 | Additional $300 | Additional $300 |
Payment & Booth Selection Policy top
Application for booth space can be made through our new online application, or complete the Exhibit Space Application/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 2012 Exhibit Management and, in all cases, is subject to the following refund policies:
| Cancellation Date | Refund |
| On or before September 30, 2011 | 75% refund of cancelled booth space |
| Between October 1, 2011 and January 13, 2012 |
25% refund of cancelled booth space |
| After January 13, 2012 | 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 Sacramento Convention Center on Monday, February 27, Noon-6 p.m. The exhibit will officially open at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, and all exhibits shall remain in place until 2:30 p.m. on February 29. Return of crates and packing cases and dismantling of exhibits will commence at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29.
Official Decorator and Drayage Contractor top
American Exposition Services (AES), (916) 925-3976, ext. 103, 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 American Exposition Services (AES) at the above telephone number.
Exhibitor Manual top
The California Charter Schools Conference 2012 Exhibitor Manual is now available online. 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
Register your booth staff through February 17, 2012. After this date, all registrations and updates must be done onsite.
Hotel Information top
Our host hotels for 2012 will be the Hyatt Regency and the Sheraton Grand, located next to the Sacramento Convention Center.
Don't delay! The conference hotel room blocks fill up quickly, so be sure to make your reservations today!
Visit the Hotel Information web page to make your hotel reservations online.
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 .
Convention Center Parking top
Parking for the Sacramento Convention Center Complex is available at the Memorial Garage, located at 14th and H Streets, and some privately owned lots within walking distance of the facilities. To find more information on parking, please visit: http://www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com/venues/parking.cfm.
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 2012 exhibit.