December 16 Exhibitor Conference Call We will begin shortly! Audio is broadcast through your computer. Alternatively you may dial in at: in the US & Canada

Welcome & Thank You! The purpose of this call is informational, and to highlight important dates and tasks related to DesignCon Goal is to start optional Q&A at 11:30 AM. Questions may be asked via the chat feature. They may be asked at any time, but may not be addressed until the end of the call. 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST – The Basics: Dates, Hours, Registering, Hotels, Move in and out – What Dates & Tasks Must I Keep In Mind As I Prepare for the Show? Discount Rates, App, Press List – What Are Things I Can Quickly Cross Off My List? Forms, Exhibitor Listing 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST – Optional Q&A

Who’s Leading the Call? Keri Schnakenburg Operations Manager

Important Co-Workers Sponsorship Logistics: Thomas Amaral, Senior Operations Manager GES Contact for Exhibitors: Call (800) or (702) Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST – Meg Leche, National Account Manager, GES

Official Vendors Catering – Aramark Decorator/General Service Contractor – GES Internet – SmartCity Audio Visual – ETS Lead Retrieval – ITN Plant & Floral – Organized Events Hotel – Hyatt Santa Clara and Avatar

The Basics Conference: Tuesday-Friday, January Exhibits: Wednesday- Thursday, January Location: Santa Clara Convention Center & Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Booth Staff Registration: Access through Exhibitor Center in DesignCon Exhibitor Service Manual: Access through GES Online - Expresso

Exhibitor Center Link: What is it? Webpage on event website that is resource for exhibitor information and exhibition details. Links and information for Virtual Press Office, Exhibitor Invites, Press List, Booth Staff Reg, Company & Product Listings, & Media Center

Exhibitor Service Manual Access via Exhibitor Center Direct Link: Requires GES Online - Expresso log in

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Pass Types Exhibitor Booth Staff – For people who need to set up your booth – Allows entry to Exhibit Hall during set up and tear down hours Transferable All Access Conference Pass – Can be picked up at Exhibitor Registration Desk & can be passed around amongst your staff All Access Passes in Sponsorships – Are issued a promo code: contact Kristen Nicasio,

Move In & Move Out Move In: Tuesday, January 28 from 8:00am – 5:00pm SHOW READY: 10:00 AM, Wednesday Move Out: Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday, January 31 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rules & Regulations Please review the Rules and Regulations information Please review Code of Conduct

I Want To Break A Rule Please submit Variance Requests on or before January 8 th This form is for exceeding height restrictions, signage placement, overhead banner hanging, etc. Form can be found in the Rules and Regulations section of the ESM

DATES & TASKS Thursday, December 19 – ITN Lead Retrieval early rate expires Monday, January 6 – GES discount rate expires at 5pm Wednesday, January 8 – EAC Form and COI – Variance Requests Friday, January 10 – ETS Audio Visual rate expires Thursday, January 16 – ITN Lead Retrieval pre-show rate expires

What Can I Cross Off My List? Review Rules and Regulations Review Code of Conduct Company and Product Listings Log in for GES OnLine - Expresso Press List VPO