1. December 16 Exhibitor Conference Call We will begin shortly! Audio is broadcast through your computer. Alternatively you may dial in at: 800-748-2715 in the US & Canada

2. Welcome & Thank You! The purpose of this call is informational, and to highlight important dates and tasks related to DesignCon 2014. 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

3. Who’s Leading the Call? Keri Schnakenburg Operations Manager Keri.schnakenburg@ubm.com

4. Important Co-Workers Sponsorship Logistics: Thomas Amaral, Senior Operations Manager thomas.amaral@ubm.com GES Contact for Exhibitors: Call (800) 475-2098 or (702) 515-5970 Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST – Meg Leche, National Account Manager, GES

5. 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

6. The Basics Conference: Tuesday-Friday, January 28-31 Exhibits: Wednesday- Thursday, January 29-30 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

7. Exhibitor Center Link: http://www.designcon.com/santaclara/exhibitor-center/ 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

8. Exhibitor Service Manual Access via Exhibitor Center Direct Link: https://ordering.ges.com/024600084https://ordering.ges.com/024600084 Requires GES Online - Expresso log in

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10. 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, kristen.nicasio@ubm.com kristen.nicasio@ubm.com

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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