STANDARD EXHIBITOR BENEFITS
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8x8* booth in your selected category, which includes pipe and drape, a skirted table and two chairs
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Upper Lobby - $1200, Lower Lobby - $1000, Lower Hall - $950 (Corners), Lower Hall - $850 (In-Line), Upper Hall ($750) *Approximate size. Some may vary slightly based on the room configuration.
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A listing with your contact information in the exhibit list in the conference program and in the digital program book
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Discounted multiple attendee registration
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An exhibitor booth sign
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Access (paid) to electricity
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The opportunity to participate in the Passport to Prizes
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A PDF version of the attendee list after the event that includes all onsite registrants
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Longer Exhibitor Breaks on Monday and Tuesday morning. In addition to time during the continental breakfast (7:30-8:30am), a 30-minute dedicated exhibitor break has been added mid-morning on Monday and Tuesday to “Do Business”.
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Inclusion to the Passport to Prizes (You may choose to opt out and not donate a door prize)
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We’ve also added several additional Exhibitor Bonus Benefits noted below in limited quantities to make the most of your time with the entire workers’ compensation community to increase your company reach and attendee access.
*** NOTE: All Printable ads must be received by August 1st for guaranteed placement in the hard copy 2024 MWCEA Program Directory. All ads, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees will be included in the interactive, electronic MWCEA Program Directory.
Exhibit Hours:
Sunday, Sept. 15th Set Up - 2:00PM - 8:00PM
Monday, Sept. 16th - 7:00AM – Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 17th - 7:00AM – Noon
Wednesday, Sept. 18th - 7:00AM – 11AM
IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID BEING PLACED NEXT TO A COMPETITOR, BOOTHS
WILL BE ASSIGNED THE WEEK BEFORE THE CONFERENCE.
c/o MWCEA/Guest Andrea Ball
YOU MAY ONLY SHIP TO THE HOST HOTEL SEPT. 9-14, 2024.
MWCEA EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
REGISTER YOUR BOOTH AND YOUR BOOTH ATTENDEES HERE.
Exhibitor Booths: Showcase your offerings! Booth prices vary based on location and include a table, 2 chairs, a booth sign, wastepaper basket, carpet, and pipe & drape. Note that booth attendees are not included in the booth price.
Exhibitor Booth Attendees: If you’re part of an exhibitor booth, make sure to register attendees to your registration separately.
No Exhibitor Booth Sharing. However, we are happy to assign exhibitor booths next to each other if requested.
Tradeshow Hours
Sunday Set Up: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2 pm - 6 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT: Wednesday, September 18, 2024,11 am - 2 pm
Why Separate Charges for Exhibitor Booths and Booth Attendees at the MWCEA Conference?
The separate charges enhance transparency, optimize costs, and provide flexibility for both MWCEA and exhibitors.
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Clarity and Accuracy:
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Booth Rental Fee: The fee covers essential physical elements—space, table, chairs, waste basket, pipe and drape, and company sign.
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Booth Attendees: Separating this cost ensures accurate accounting and precise ordering of necessary items.
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By distinguishing between the booth rental and attendee costs, MWCEA maintains transparency.
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Food and Beverage Costs:
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Booth Attendees Cost: It directly relates to the head count for food and beverage services provided by the hotel.
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Charging separately prevents overcharging by the hotel for extra booth attendees who may or may not attend meals.
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MWCEA can manage costs effectively while ensuring attendees receive quality catering.
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Flexibility for Exhibitors:
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Exhibitors can choose the number of booth attendees they need without unnecessary expenses.
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This flexibility accommodates varying team sizes and business requirements.
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Accurate Accounting and Flexibility:
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Separating booth rental and attendee costs streamlines financial tracking.
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Both MWCEA and exhibitors benefit from precise accounting and adaptable attendance options.
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ADDRESS AND LOCATION OF CONFERENCE
Ashore Resort & Beach Club / Convention Center
10100 Ocean Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
If you are shipping anything to the hotel, shipments will only be accepted by the hotel September 9th - 14th , 2024.
Hotel Information:
Conference host hotel, Ashore Resort & Beach Club, (410) 524-3535:
Ashore Resort & Beach Club
C/O MWCEA EXHIBITOR
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
Tradeshow Hours
Sunday Set Up: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2 pm - 6 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT: Wednesday, September 18, 2024,11 am - 2 pm
EXHIBITOR BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
The committee assigned booths based on the PRICE PAID, exhibitor requests and they tried to avoid direct competitors. IF...you feel the need to switch your booth with another COMPANY....WORK IT OUT between the two of you. Both exhibiting companies must agree to the switch.
A New Floor Plan has been created in the 1st floor exhibit hall to create more flow for traffic accessibility. Let management know if you like this year's traffic patterns.
REFUND POLICY: MWCEA offers a transfer of credit good for ONE YEAR or a transfer to another company or into another registrant's name.
We are looking forward to your participation in this year's MWCEA Conference!
PLATINUM EXHIBITOR BONUS BENEFITS
4 available @ $2500
In addition to your standard exhibitor benefits, with Exhibitor Bonus Benefits, your booth will include the following. Please note: only four of these special opportunities exist and must be purchased in conjunction with an exhibitor booth.
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Your company will receive a dedicated email blast to attendees within two weeks of the conference. This e-blast may include a logo, photo, live website link, booth number, and an article about your company or products (you provide content). This e-blast will go to two segmented lists and can be customized for each. One will go to registered attendees, and the other will go to the entire MWCEA database and include an invitation to register for the event. The email will have a disclaimer that MWCEA is not endorse sponsored content and is not responsible for the messaging.
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Your company will be included on the screen as a PLATINUM EXHIBITOR and included as part of a special thank you to our most prominent supporters in the opening remarks of the conference.
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Your company will receive TWO dedicated social media posts before the conference (one in August and one in September. (Company must provide ART and a short amount of content for the social media post). The post must include a disclaimer that MWCEA is not responsible for the sponsored content messaging.
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We will promote these two posts on Facebook/Instagram for $20 each and geofence attendees by exhibitor designated advertising parameters.
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You will receive the opportunity to pass out a handout or giveaway or include a handout in the conference bag.
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You will have the opportunity to be onstage on Monday or Tuesday during the event raffles (at the beginning of the educational session or before the exhibitor break if you provide a prize).
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Your logo and website on the screen during the drawing and you many introduce yourself and invite people to visit your booth number. Your time at the microphone will last no longer than one minute.
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Your company may send a direct mail postcard or piece of collateral prior to the event to our database/or attendee list (you pay postage/printing).
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You will receive a logo and a website link as a featured exhibitor in each monthly MWCEA e-Blast from the time you commit to the Platinum Exhibitor Bonus Benefit.
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You will be listed on the MWCEA website as a Platinum Exhibitor.
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Your company will receive a FULL-PAGE TAB AD in the MWCEA Conference printed program book. ($1,600 value)
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Your company will receive an interactive ad in the digital meeting book with a link to your website.
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Your logo and website will be included as part of the Sponsor Carousel before the Educational Session event and between speakers.
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Your company will have a featured position on the Passport to Prizes with a highlight of your tier status.
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You will receive an Excel version of the attendee list before (one week) and an updated version after the event.
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Your ad will also be included prominently in the post-conference wrap up.
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We will offer premium placement in your respective booth category, special signage at your booth and denote your listing in the conference book highlighting your support of MWCEA and our charities.
GOLD
4 available @ $2000
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Your company will be included in an upcoming MWCEA e-blast (within a month of the conference) as our featured exhibitor of the month. This section will allow you to include a logo, link, your booth number, and a brief company description (less than 25 words). The section will have a disclaimer that MWCEA does not endorse sponsored content and is not responsible for the messaging.
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Your company will receive a dedicated social media post before the conference in August. (Company must provide ART and a short content for the social media post). The post must include a disclaimer that MWCEA is not responsible for the sponsored content messaging. We will place an ad on the Facebook/Instagram promoted for $10 and geofence the ad to people who like our page.
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Your company will receive a logo and a website link as a featured exhibitor in each monthly MWCEA e-blast from the time you commit to the Gold Exhibitor Bonus Benefit.
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Your company will receive a FULL-PAGE AD (a $1600 value) in the printed MWCEA Program Book.
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Your company may send a direct mail postcard or piece of collateral prior to the event to our database/or attendee list (you pay postage/printing).
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You will have the opportunity to pass out a handout or put a giveaway item in the conference bag.
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Your company will have a featured position on the Passport to Prizes with a highlight of your tier status.
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Your company will receive an interactive ad in the digital meeting book with a link to your website.
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Your logo and website will be included as part of the Sponsor Carousel before the Educational Session event and between speakers.
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You will receive an Excel version of the attendee list before (one week) the event and an updated version after the event.
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Your ad will also be included in the post-conference wrap up.
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We will offer premium placement in your respective booth category based on availability and special signage at your booth highlighting your support of MWCEA and our charities.
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Your company will be listed on the MWCEA website as a Gold Exhibitor.
SILVER
8 available @ $1500
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Your company will be included in an upcoming MWCEA e-blast, as our featured exhibitor after June 1st. This section will allow you to include a logo, link, and a brief company description (less than 25 words). The section will have a disclaimer that MWCEA does not endorse sponsored content and is not responsible for the messaging.
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Your company will receive a Featured Exhibitor social media post before the conference to include your logo (company must provide ART and brief content for the social media post). The post must include a disclaimer that MWCEA is not responsible for the sponsored content messaging.
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Your company will receive a listing and a website link in each monthly MWCEA e-blast from the time you commit to the Silver Exhibitor Bonus Benefit.
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Your company will receive a FULL-PAGE AD (a $1400 value) in the printed MWCEA Program Book.
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Your company will receive an interactive ad in the digital meeting book with a live link to your website.
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You will receive the opportunity to pass out a handout or put a giveaway in the conference bag.
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Your company will have a featured position on the Passport to Prizes with a highlight of your tier status.
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Your logo will be included on a Silver Sponsor Slide as part of the Sponsor Carousel on a group slide before the Educational Session event and between speakers highlighting your commitment to the MWCEA and our charities.
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You will receive an Excel version of the attendee list before (one week) and an updated version after the event.
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Your company will be listed on the MWCEA website as a Silver Exhibitor.
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We will offer special signage at your booth highlighting your support of MWCEA and our charities.