Why You Should Exhibit

The Forum 2009 exposition is the solution to your marketing challenges in today's economy. Exhibitors have the opportunity to display their products and services to decision-makers who attend Forum 2009 in order to learn more effective ways to solve issues relating to their business. To find out more about exhibiting at Forum 2009, contact Meredith Friday at 202.367.1140

• Two Complimentary Registrations
  Each exhibiting company will receive two complimentary conference registrations for its booth representatives. Registration includes entrance to all educational sessions, networking programs and social events.
  
  
• Two Discounted Registrations
  Each exhibiting company will also receive the option to purchase additional full conference registrations for exhibit personnel for $500 each, limit two discounted registrations per company.
  
  
• NEW! Full page Spread in MFA's Annual Exhibitor & Sponsor Directory
  Your firm receives two full pages of branding — one page is a company description and the second page is reserved for a full page, four-color ad.  
  
  
• Booth Furniture
  Each exhibiting company will receive a carpeted 8'x10' space, pipe & drape, one 6' skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, and identification sign.
  
  
• Complimentary Pre-Conference Delegate List
  Start promoting your products and services before the conference begins. You will receive a complimentary conference delegate list, with weekly updates, approximately three (3) weeks prior to the conference so that you may advertise your participation in Forum 2009 and encourage delegates to visit your exhibit booth.
  
  
• Complimentary Full-page, Four-Color Advertisement in On-site Conference Program
  As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to submit a one-page, four-color advertisement that will be included in the on-site conference program — a permanent reference for all conference attendees and an excellent way to get your company's message across to industry decision-makers.
  
  
• Complimentary "Exhibit Only" Passes
  Each exhibitor will receive five complimentary "Exhibit Hall Only" passes, upon request, to distribute to "booth personnel." The exhibit booth contact person will receive these passes in advance to hand out to booth only personnel. Please inform your booth personnel that they must wear their badge in order to enter the Exhibit Hall area. (These passes do not include entrance to any sessions, networking or social events.)
  
  
• eBrochure Pre-Conference Marketing
  Take advantage of pre-conference marketing by placing your company name and 50-word description in this Forum 2009 eBrochure, the primary source of conference information.
  
  
• On-site Conference Program Company Description
  Exhibitors may include a 50-word description in the on-site program to advertise your company's products and services to all delegates.
  
  
• Promotional Material in Forum 2009 Registration Bag
  Exhibitors have the opportunity to distribute a piece of promotional material in each registration bag given to all conference delegates. Promotional material includes a hard copy flyer or small corporate brochure. MFA requests a sample of your insertion in advance for pre-approval. Corporate giveaways such as pens, stress balls, candy, etc., that were not pre-approved, are not allowed and will be returned.
  
  In order to ensure that your promotional materials will be included in the conference registration bag, please label and ship your boxes accordingly. Shipping details will be forthcoming.
  
  
• Exhibitor Signage at Registration
  All exhibiting companies will be listed on a special banner located at the entrance to the Exhibit Hall.
  
  If you are interested in a sponsorship package that included a complimentary exhibit booth and additional complimentary delegate registrations, please contact Stacy Hudson at 202.367.1140 or stacy@managedfunds.org