2017 AB Show
Exhibitor Information
Trade Show: Nov. 9-10, 2017 | Pre-Conference: Nov. 8, 2017 | Conference: Nov. 9-11, 201
Exhibit Hall Hours
Exhibit hours will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, and Friday, Nov. 10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Halls C-D1.
Exhibitor Fees
$2,650 per 10' x 10' booth space. Additional $200 per corner.
A $100 early-bird discount per 10' x 10' space may be taken for contract and deposit received prior to March 31, 2017.
Exhibitor Manual Is Now Live
All exhibitors who have their exhibit space paid in full should have received a link to the exhibitor manual on September 6. If you did not receive the link, or have questions about the exhibitor manual, please contact Gloria Hawkinson.
Invite Your Customers & Prospects
Help us spread the word and invite your customers/prospects to AB Show 2017! Simply share this URL (www.abshow.com/referral) to provide your contacts with a complimentary ExpoPlus pass ($25 value) that will give them:
Register Your Booth Personnel — Exhibitor Registration Now Open
Please take a moment to register your exhibit staff who will be attending AB Show. Exhibitor registration is open to all companies who have paid in full for their exhibit space. Should you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hawkinson.
Book Your Hotel Room
Visit abshow.com/travel to reserve your hotel and travel accommodations now — our room block is filling up fast! Please note that onPeak is the only official hotel provider associated with AB Show.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Drive attendees to your booth and increase visibility with a sponsorship opportunity at AB Show 2017. Each sponsorship program includes:
Secure Your 2017 AB Show Convention Guide Ad
The 2017 AB Show Convention Guide is a vital resource to all AB Show attendees and exhibitors. Drive additional traffic to your booth and maximize your exhibit investment by placing an ad in the convention guide. Special pricing is available to companies who also advertise in the November/December Show Issue of Athletic Business which reaches 40,000 qualified prospects. Contact Diane Ebner or Michael Gaio for more information and to secure your ad space.
November/December Athletic Business Advertiser Rate: $680 net
Non-November/December Advertiser Rate: $1020 net
Marketing Support Programs
All exhibit space at AB Show 2017 includes a long list of free marketing support programs aimed at creating added exposure to get your product or service noticed by the 2,700+ industry professionals who attend each year. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All AB Show exhibitors will receive:
Have a Program or Product You'd Like Featured on the Demo Stage?
The demo stage (located on the show floor) is an interactive space where AB Show attendees can participate in live classes and demos that jump-start fresh ideas for their facilities and programs.
The Demo Stage schedule is filling up fast. Reserve your 20-minute slots now with SCW Fitness Education, coordinators of the stage. Email cheryl.vincent@scwfit.com or call 708-612-7599 to reserve a time slot.
Want to Attend an AB Show Educational Seminar?
Is there an AB Show seminar you'd like to attend? You can, at no charge. Just email Sue Searls and we'll change your exhibitor badge to an Exhibitor-Seminar badge. (Make sure you are first registered as an exhibitor before making the request). Limit 2 people per company.
Exhibit hours will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, and Friday, Nov. 10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Halls C-D1.
- Wednesday, Nov. 8
Move-In: 8:00am - 5:00pm - Thursday, Nov. 9
Move-In: 7:00am - 11:00am
Expo Grand Opening: 12:00pm - 5:00pm - Friday, Nov. 10
Early-Morning Workout: 6:30am - 8:00am
Expo Open: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Move-Out: 4:00pm - 10:00pm - Saturday, Nov. 11
Move-Out: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Exhibitor Fees
$2,650 per 10' x 10' booth space. Additional $200 per corner.
A $100 early-bird discount per 10' x 10' space may be taken for contract and deposit received prior to March 31, 2017.
Exhibitor Manual Is Now Live
All exhibitors who have their exhibit space paid in full should have received a link to the exhibitor manual on September 6. If you did not receive the link, or have questions about the exhibitor manual, please contact Gloria Hawkinson.
Invite Your Customers & Prospects
Help us spread the word and invite your customers/prospects to AB Show 2017! Simply share this URL (www.abshow.com/referral) to provide your contacts with a complimentary ExpoPlus pass ($25 value) that will give them:
- Access to the Expo where they can test out your products and solutions firsthand and get inspiration for their programs and facilities
- Admittance to event keynote by Charles Duhigg, New York Times best-selling author
- Access to one educational conference session (from four choices) and the Early-Morning Workout
Register Your Booth Personnel — Exhibitor Registration Now Open
Please take a moment to register your exhibit staff who will be attending AB Show. Exhibitor registration is open to all companies who have paid in full for their exhibit space. Should you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hawkinson.
Book Your Hotel Room
Visit abshow.com/travel to reserve your hotel and travel accommodations now — our room block is filling up fast! Please note that onPeak is the only official hotel provider associated with AB Show.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Drive attendees to your booth and increase visibility with a sponsorship opportunity at AB Show 2017. Each sponsorship program includes:
- Coverage in all event-related printed material including conference sections of Athletic Business magazine
- Signage at the event (where applicable)
- Right-of-first-refusal for next year's show
- Additional benefits unique to each program
Secure Your 2017 AB Show Convention Guide Ad
The 2017 AB Show Convention Guide is a vital resource to all AB Show attendees and exhibitors. Drive additional traffic to your booth and maximize your exhibit investment by placing an ad in the convention guide. Special pricing is available to companies who also advertise in the November/December Show Issue of Athletic Business which reaches 40,000 qualified prospects. Contact Diane Ebner or Michael Gaio for more information and to secure your ad space.
November/December Athletic Business Advertiser Rate: $680 net
Non-November/December Advertiser Rate: $1020 net
Marketing Support Programs
All exhibit space at AB Show 2017 includes a long list of free marketing support programs aimed at creating added exposure to get your product or service noticed by the 2,700+ industry professionals who attend each year. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All AB Show exhibitors will receive:
- Free company listing in AB Show's Convention Guide including listings by product and service categories
- Free company listing on AB Show's web site
- Free company listing in Athletic Business' Show Issue — November 2017
- Networking opportunities with your free admission to AB Show's keynote and receptions
- Access to additional sponsorship and promotional opportunities
Have a Program or Product You'd Like Featured on the Demo Stage?
The demo stage (located on the show floor) is an interactive space where AB Show attendees can participate in live classes and demos that jump-start fresh ideas for their facilities and programs.
The Demo Stage schedule is filling up fast. Reserve your 20-minute slots now with SCW Fitness Education, coordinators of the stage. Email cheryl.vincent@scwfit.com or call 708-612-7599 to reserve a time slot.
Want to Attend an AB Show Educational Seminar?
Is there an AB Show seminar you'd like to attend? You can, at no charge. Just email Sue Searls and we'll change your exhibitor badge to an Exhibitor-Seminar badge. (Make sure you are first registered as an exhibitor before making the request). Limit 2 people per company.
Questions?
