Visual Connections Chicago 2016

Meet hundreds of visual media buyers in one day!

Our venue this year is the ideally sized and located Ivy Room at Tree Studios. All exhibitors, food, beverages and seating will all be on the same level. Downstairs we will be running a program of sessions, which will be designed to attract a wide range of buyers through the day.

Deadline for booking: March 25 (to be featured in the printed show guide)

This event is now finished.

Key features

• All-inclusive pricing: table, drape, signage, power, WiFi Internet, food & beverages are all included (more details).
• A variety of space options, ranging from 3' to 12', to suit all budgets.
• Broad range of visual media and related service suppliers welcome: photo, illustration and footage libraries and agencies, assignment photographers, artist reps, production companies, image research and tracking services, font foundries, and trade organizations.
• Large-format monitor situated in the seating area for advertising or showcasing images/video.
• Prize drawing to guarantee traffic to participants’ tables.
• Discounts for returning exhibitors, DMLA, ACSIL and ASPP members, and overseas exhibitors booking by March 5.

Space options

All of the exhibit spaces are on the same floor, along with a food/beverage service and seating area. A program of sessions will run on an upper floor.

See floor plan

Notes

• *This is the total floor area available. Every part of all banner stand(s) and other equipment must fit within this space (more details in the exhibitor manual).
• ^†All tables are 2'6" (0.75m) high.
• ^‡Staff receive a badge and complimentary food and refreshments throughout the day. Additional staff places (up to the stated maximum number) may be purchased separately.
• A single power outlet will be provided on request.
• Wireless Internet access will be available to all.

Included with each booking

• Listing in the show guide (see sample to the right)
• Three images and a web link included in our online gallery of exhibitors
• Free twelve-month gallery listing in the public online directory (worth $99)
• Free pre-event publicity for your product and service announcements
• 20% discount on including material in the visitor registration bags
• 20% discount on advertising in the show guide
• 20% discount on on-screen advertising at the event
• Option to participate in the prize drawing to incentivize buyers to visit you
• A copy of the opted-in registration database after the event

Table allocation

You may choose the location of your standard or double table and we will follow your instructions where possible. For a shared table, Visual Connections will choose the location unless you arrange a partner to share with. All tables are allocated in the order that bookings are made (subject to prompt payment), so to secure the best position book now!

Pricing

The dimensions given are the minimum exhibit area you will have use of.

Promote an additional brand in the show directory and on the website for $200. As a bonus you will also receive a year’s listing for the additional brand in the public online directory. You can select this option when you book or you can add it to your booking afterwards by booking expo extras.

Other marketing opportunities

We have a wide range of additional marketing opportunities at the event to help you get the most out of being at Visual Connections Chicago 2016. If you cannot be there, we can give you a ‘virtual presence’ by placing advertising or distributing literature for you. We have options to suit all budgets: take a look at what we can offer you!