Exhibit at the 2011 TechCon in Chicago!

Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk, Chicago, Illinois
Tuesday, April 19 • 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20 • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Register for your Booth Today Using the On-line Booth Registration System!

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New for the 2011 TechCon Exhibit!
Use the Easy On-line Reservation System featuring a new electronic Exhibitor interface that provides an in-depth Exhibitor profile and product search feature, plus a real-time exhibit layout.

Our new Interactive Exhibit Registration System and real-time Exhibit Hall floor plan allows exhibitors to complete their booth registration on-line. When booth assignments have been made (after November 1, 2010), your exhibit booth location and contact information will be added to an interactive floor plan that will be accessible to potential attendees. You will then be able to add your Exhibitor Profile, select your product categories, and take advantage of upgrades.

This new system provides added value for exhibiting companies, including:

• Company Name
• Booth Number
• Appointment Manager - Allows attendees to set appointments with exhibitors
• Exhibitor Profile
• Contact Information
• Product Categories - Choose from the comprehensive list of technology specific sub-categories that apply to your business and help exhibit visitors find your company
• Personalized Exhibitor Representative Login
• Exhibitors can also choose upgrades that enhance pre-conference marketing activity, including:
• VISIT US NOW company logo and link
• Banner Ads on the Exhibit Floor Plan page with URL link of your choice
• Press Releases that can highlight news, products and show specials. Companies participating in the TechCon Sponsorship Program will be entitled to upload unlimited press releases as part of the sponsor benefits.

Benefits for Exhibit Visitors
Exhibit visitors can use this searchable floor plan to create a list of exhibits to visit and develop a personalized color-coded floor plan by taking advantage of the following features:

• Multiple Search Criteria - Exhibitor Name, Keyword or Product Category
• Real-time Alphabetical Listing of Exhibitors
• Interactive Floor Plan
• Integrated Messaging System - Request appointments with exhibitors
• Map It - Ability to highlight a booth on the floor plan and use color coding to plan time in the Exhibit
• Access the SVC Exhibit via the Internet on your computer or smart phone
• Personalized Visitor Login

Professional Development Opportunities, Networking Events and Features that Merge Technology and Business
The SVC Exhibit in Chicago will be enhanced in 2011 to incorporate new business-friendly events, crafted to provide learning, networking and business opportunities for all TechCon participants throughout the entire two-day Exhibit.

• A special TechCon Sponsorship Program offers significant marketing opportunities
• Free Wireless Internet throughout the Exhibit Hall.
• Special Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
• Business Topics Session
• Vendor Innovators Showcase
• Technical Poster Presentations
• Cyber Café for attendees and exhibitors to use in the Exhibit Hall
• Reception, lunch, and specialty breaks provided in the Exhibit Hall
• Beer Blast to create a grand finale to the Exhibit on Wednesday
• Lake Cruise Networking Event on Wednesday evening

Getting Down to Business
The following changes have been made to the SVC policies for exhibiting in 2011:

• Booth Assignments will be made after November 1, 2010—from contracts received with payment on or before this date. After this date, booths will be assigned strictly according to the date that the paid registration is received (see SVC Exhibit Policy on page 18).
• Set-up is Monday (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and Tuesday morning (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) for the Tuesday and Wednesday Exhibit.

Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities at the TechCon
Recognized as THE premier event by engineers, manufacturers, technologists, scientists, and business professionals working in the vacuum coating industry internationally, the SVC TechCon and Exhibit is a wise investment of your conference and marketing dollars.

• Select one of the TechCon Sponsorships. Sponsors will be widely recognized in all SVC publications and on signage at the TechCon. Non-exhibiting companies are also encouraged to participate in these sponsorships.
• SVC publishes a 50-word profile for each exhibiting company in the TechCon Exhibit Guide (TEG), which will be mailed to prospective TechCon and Exhibit attendees in early March 2011. Reserve ad space in the 2011 TEG as part of your SVC marketing program.
• Upgrade your on-line profile on the Interactive Exhibit Floor Plan system by adding a logo and link to your web site, press releases to your company profile page, and a banner ad to the Exhibit Floor Plan page.
• Participate in the Vendor Innovators Showcase. These 10-minute presentations are perfect for introducing new products, new equipment, or a new process. Presenters in the Vendor Innovators Showcase do not pay a TechCon presenter registration fee. Submit your abstract using the On-line Abstract Submission page.

Questions?
SVC Exhibit Administrator:
Jacque Matanis: 505/897-7743 (direct)
505/401-8043 (cell)

SVC Administrative Office:
505/856-7188; Fax 505/856-6716
E-mail: svcinfo@svc.org

SVC Exhibit Committee Chair:
Cathi Baker: 970/407-6498 (direct)
E-mail: cathi.baker@aei.com