2. Running a Successful Vendor Day Robin Fenton, Director Chapter Support, SCTE Brad Cooke Suddenlink North Central Texas Chapter

3. Vendor Day Committee Designate a Leader Committee’s duties: Planning and coordinating the event contacting speakers selecting sites developing promotional material Serve as the meeting host and provide any necessary staffing assistance helping with registration coordinating logistics

4. Planning the Event New Event Time & Date Working with other Chapters Budget

5. Guest Speakers Speakers Resource Finder Call for Presentations SCTE Staff Presenters Vendor Community

6. Location, Location, Location Site Inspection Location Convenience Vendors Attendees Floor Space Lunch, Cable-Tec Games, Technical Sessions Safety & Security Transportation Logistics

7. Contract Negotiations Advanced Planning Everything is open for negotiation!! Investigate several facilities Signing Contracts

8. Communication Exhibitor Registration Information Price Hotel Accommodations Shipping Set-up Requirements Schedule of Events Exhibitor Point of Contact Remember that good exhibitor relations are the key to return business in the future.

9. Communication Attendee Information Location Information Schedule of Events Attendee Point of Contact Exhibitors Sponsors Make sure to include as much information as possible in emails, newsletters, website and SCTE calendar.

10. Registration Signs Registration Desk Badges Exhibitors/Attendees

11. Registration Examples

12. Sign Examples

13. Logistical Details Review audio – visual equipment needs Select Menus Alcohol Volunteers

14. Lunch Recognize key individuals Chapter Volunteers Sponsors Local Chapter awards Discuss Upcoming Chapter Events Review SCTE Benefits Keynote Speaker

15. Cable-Tec Games Contact Hosts & SCTE Download Cable-Tec Games Handbook Obtain Sponsors Order Medallions Arrange Meeting Room

16. Cable-Tec Games Obtain Emcee & Volunteers Communicate to Attendees & Decision Makers Signage Pre-Register Set-up teams and waivers

17. Post Vendor Day Debrief with all of the Board members Survey your Attendees Submit paperwork to SCTE

18. Questions