Become an Exhibitor at the 2023 GWCO Congress!
October 17 - 20, 2024 | The Hyatt Regency
TWO BOOTHS LEFT - 2024 EXHIBIT HALL MARKETPLACE
On the Exhibit Hall Marketplace floor, exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with optometric professionals that are moving their practice and the Optometric Industry forward. The GWCO Congress’ non-compete hours enable exhibitors to have the undivided attention of attendees during the dedicated Exhibit Hall Marketplace hours, as well as allow exhibitors the opportunity to participate in all scheduled events alongside attendees.
2024 Exhibit Booth Rates
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Booth
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Features
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Early Bird Rate through 7/8/2024
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Standard Rate through 9/16/2024
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Standard |
Our most economical choice.
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$1,800 |
$2,000 |
Corner SOLD OUT
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Attract attendees from 2 sides.
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$2,050 |
$2,300 |
Premium Entry SOLD OUT
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Larger floor space. Impress attendees as they walk in the door.
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$3,400 |
$3,800 |
Platinum Island SOLD OUT
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Largest floor space. Open on all four sides. Food and drink area adjacent. |
$5,200 |
$5,600 |
Additional Representative - $100 each |
Event & Show Location
Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center 375 NE Holladay St. Portland, OR 97232
Discounted room rates are available to GWCO attendees and exhibitors at the Hyatt Regency. To make your reservations, please click on the link below to reserve online. Reservations must be made by September 23, 2024 to ensure group rates. After September 23rd reservations are on a space and rate available basis.
Having troubles booking your room? Please call the Hyatt Regency Portland at (971) 222-1234
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Exhibit Move Hours
Move In Friday, October 18, 2023 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
Move Out Saturday, October 19, 2023 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Security
Entrance to the exhibit hall will be by official GWCO badge only. BADGES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. GWCO will provide reasonable security during the show and overnight on Friday, but cannot be responsible for exhibitors’ possessions. It remains the exhibitor’s responsibility to protect their equipment and materials. GWCO assumes no liability for loss.
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Booth Details/Provisions*
- One professionally draped booth
- One 8’ professionally draped table
- Two chairs
- One 7” x 44” booth identification sign
- Two name badges/10 sqft (additional at $100 each)
- Saturday lunch for 2 booth representatives
*Please note that due to fire marshal regulations, you will not be allowed to have any exhibit materials outside your designated booth area. This will be strictly enforced.
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Exhibit Hall Services
Exhibitor service kits will be emailed from the Congress decorator upon full payment of your registration fee. Payment in full of the exhibit fee is due at time of reservation. No refunds will be given. • Exhibitors not wearing name badges will be denied access to the Exhibit Hall. • Helium balloons are not allowed in the Hyatt Regency Portland. Penalty fees for infraction. • No outside food and beverage (including water bottles, cupcakes, etc.). Small candies are allowed. Penalty fees for infraction. • All items brought to the Exhibit Hall must be properly disposed of or taken with you. Penalty fees for infraction. • GWCO reserves the right to change booth assignments as deemed necessary. • Exhibit booth space is non-refundable.
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Exhibit Hall Decorator
Fern Expositions 6700 NE 59th Pl, Portland, OR 97218 Telephone: (503) 228-6800 Fax: (503) 228-6808 www.fernexpol.com
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Show Specials
Exhibitors are encouraged to provide show specials to increase logo branding, entice booth traffic, and generate sales/ membership. Door Prizes Exhibitors may provide a door prize to be given away during exhibit hours. Please indicate on your registration form whether or not you will give away a door prize.
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