Welcome AFCPE Symposium Exhibitors!
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You may be approached to purchase lists of our Symposium Attendees. Please know that AFCPE does not sell or offer attendee lists, nor do we engage with a 3rd party to share a list of our attendees. We encourage you to contact attendees through our virtual platform and app. If you receive an email at any time and it seems off, please double-check that it is from one of our team members at afcpe.org.
Thank you for registering to exhibit at the 2024 AFCPE Symposium! We are expecting more than 600 in-person and 500 virtual attendees, and we appreciate you joining us to share your tools and resources with our professionals. Your presence as exhibitors is crucial to the success of this event. AFCPE Symposium offers a remarkable platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and forge valuable partnerships. Your exhibits will inspire new ideas and shape the future of our industry.
Knowing that email updates can get lost in the shuffle, we will consistently update this page with any important information that is sent to you. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back frequently!
*Booth/tables secured after 10/1 may not be included in printed materials and/or promotions.
Social Kit
Captions, images, captions and more to share out that you’re exhibiting! Check it out →
Exhibitor Agreement
For your records: AFCPE Exhibitor Agreement 2024
Exhibitor Schedule
Wednesday, November 20 – Thursday, November 21 2024
Set up: Wednesday, Nov 20 from 9am– 12pm ET
Exhibit hours: Wednesday, Nov 20 from 12pm – 5 pm ET and Thursday, November 21, from 8am – 5 pm ET
Tear down: Thursday, Nov 21 from 5pm– 6pm ET
Please have your virtual booth completed by Monday, November 11th.
Exhibitor Booth
Unless special accommodations were made through AFCPE, all exhibit spaces include a 6-foot table, table cloth, and two chairs.
Hotel**
- Hilton Columbus Downtown – 402 N. High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215 (All sessions and events will be hosted at the Hilton).
- AFCPE Standard nightly room rate – $209+ taxes
- Room block closes October 28, 2024
- Book your hotel room here
Shipping Info
*Swag and Exhibit items may be delivered to Fern beginning Wednesday, November 6th (two weeks prior to the Symposium start
date) but prior to November 15th.
EXHIBITOR shall make its own arrangements for shipment, delivery, and/or receipt of all materials and empty crates. AFCPE® and the HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN will not accept or store display materials or empty crates. All shipments and deliveries to and from the HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN shall be arranged through FernExpo, and shall be delivered no earlier than November 6th, 2 weeks ahead of the EXHIBITOR’S arrival.
Access to tracking and shipping website will be provided approximately 3-4 weeks prior to event from a contact at FernExpo.com.
Ensure the shipping label includes the following details:
To: COMPANY NAME
c/o Fern
1500 Old Leonard Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219-2509
ATTENTION:
AFCPE Symposium
Onsite Rep: ____________________________
Hilton 402 – 3rd Floor – Owens/Massey
Delivery: Wed. Nov. 20th – before 8am ET
FernExpo Receiving/Delivery Rate is $1.22 per lb. each way. Exhibitors will pay per lb. with a minimum of 100 lbs. (plus tax). (i.e. 150 lbs. received will total $183.00 plus tax)
Reminder: FernExpo is the only option for AFCPE to guarantee your packages will arrive at your booth for the Exhibit Hall set up
time on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Organization Logo, Description & Media (for the app)
Exhibitors can use this link to sign into your virtual booth.
Once you sign in, you’ll be able to upload your company information and digital resources like videos, PDFs & links. This is a great tool to connect with Symposium attendees and showcase the company you represent. Watch this tutorial to assist with setting up your virtual booth.
*You must sign in using the email you used to register as an exhibitor
All exhibitors are invited to submit an article to be featured on AFCPE’s blog. You may submit a blog/article on the due date of your choice for a feature before or following Symposium. We share articles on our social media platforms, so it’s another great way to share your resources and expertise with AFCPE professionals and members who may not be present onsite for Symposium. Articles should follow AFCPE blog guidelines.
Welcome Bag Swag
To: COMPANY NAME
c/o Fern
1500 Old Leonard Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219-2509
ATTENTION:
AFCPE Symposium – Registration
Onsite Rep: Sara Martin-Fuller
Hilton 402 – 3rd Floor – Storage Room
Delivery: Friday. Nov. 15th – before 5pm ET
FernExpo Receiving/Delivery Rate is $1.22 per lb. each way. Exhibitors will pay per lb. with a minimum of 100 lbs. (plus tax). (i.e. 150 lbs. received will total $183.00 plus tax)
Reminder: This is the only option for AFCPE to guarantee your packages will arrive to be included in the Symposium Welcome Bags.
Questions?
Thank you again for your presence and support at this year’s Symposium. Please email Partnerships@AFCPE.org if you have any questions leading up to the event. We look forward to seeing you this November!
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