Summer MACE Exhibitor Information

Summer MACE - Temporarily on Hold

Due to the current financial climate MACE will not be holding a Summer Conference in 2010.

The Summer MACE conference is for teachers, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, office personnel, school board members, and any individual using computer technology in the classroom or office.

Exhibitors that offer instructional and administrative hardware, software, contractual services, and/or educational products to schools, are invited to exhibit their products and services at the conference.

Conference Dates: To be announced
Location: Wichita State University Metroplex, Wichita

Registration: accepted until spaces are full, see Registration section below for details.

Setup: To be announced
Setup: To be announced
Display: To be announced (one day only)

Conference Fees

> Exhibitors can register here.

We are offering Exhibitors the opportunity to select one of three levels of participation at Summer MACE. Choices available include the following:

What you get...	Vendor $300	Vendor I $500	Premier $1500
Number of company representatives at booth. *	2	2	4
9' x 8' booth space.	X	X	X
Name with contact information listed on Exhibitor page in printed program and MACE web site.	X	X	X
Wireless Internet connection during the conference.	X	X	X
Lunch and Snacks	X	X	X
Sessions. Please read the details in Exhibitor Sessions below.		1	All Day**
Recognition at the opening session.			X
1/4 page advertisement in brochure.			X

* Additional representatives at $100 each.

** Currently MACE has space for one (1) Premier Vendor in Wichita. This limit is set by the number of available rooms we have for presentations. We are looking at options to expand Premier participation at future conferences. If you are interested in being a Premiere Vendor please contact one of the Conference Chairs or Linda Grindol.

Exhibitor area is open on Thursday, July 23 only, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor booths are to remain open until 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Sessions

> Exhibitors can submit their session proposals here.

A session for this conference is a 45 minute block of time.

Sessions are offered on To be announced.

Sessions will be placed in one of four categories: Demo, Talk, Roundtable, or Hands-on. Complete details are on the proposal form.

Session Proposals Due: To be announced

Enter proposals online in order to guarantee inclusion in the printed program.

If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified within two weeks after the due date.

If your proposal is accepted you will participate at the Vendor I level for your booth in the Exhibitor Courtyard. If your proposal is not accepted you will participate at the Vendor level for your booth in the Exhibitor Courtyard.

If you are accepted as a Premier Vendor you will paticipate at the Premier level for your booth in the Exhibitor Courtyard.

The statements submitted by those involved in the session will be made available to the conference participants so they can select and attend sessions that will be of greatest interest to them.

MACE will provide a video projector and screen in all session rooms. Exhibitors are responsible for providing all other equipment and software needed for their session.

MACE reserves the right to reject any proposal.

If providing paper hand-outs, expect up to 30 per session.

Electronic handouts can be left at the Registration desk or emailed to our Webmaster before the conference. Electronic handouts will be placed on the MACE Moodle Server for downloading. More details will be in your email confirmation letter.

Registration & Cancellation

> Exhibitors can register here.

MACE will accept Exhibitor registrations until all spaces are gone, this includes the day of the conference.

Space is limited so we have a "first-come, first-paid policy".

All registrations received before 5:00 p.m. on to be annoounced will get their company information in the conference book.

To guarantee vendor level benefits at Summer MACE please complete the online registration form, then mail your check for the appropriate amount. In-kind goods may be accepted in lieu of cash payment.

Exhibitors are required to pay registration for each person working in the booth. If this is an unknown factor when you register, your billing will be adjusted after the conference to reflect charges for the number of people who worked in your booth.

Notice of cancellation must be received by Linda Grindol.

Cancellations accepted until 5:00 p.m. To be announced.

Conference fees will be required to be paid even if you do not attend the conference, unless you follow the cancellation procedure.

Internet Access

The WSU Metroplex has wireless Internet Access. If you require a "wired" connection please indicate that on the registration form. There is a $50.00 fee for setting up the wired connection. Every effort will be made to accommodate a "wired" connection request, but not guaranteed.

Drawings and Giveaways

To be determined by the conference chairs.

How to get here

> Directions to the Wichita State University Metroplex

Lodging

Lodging is your responsibility.

> Motels close to the WSU Metroplex
> Wichita Motels and other Visitor Information

Parking

To be announced

Payment

Make your check payable to MACE and mail to Linda Grindol.

Payment is expected before the conference dates. All special arrangements in regards to payment must be made with Linda Grindol before the conference dates.

If you have questions please contact Linda Grindol.

Linda Grindol, MACE
P.O. Box 2333
Topeka, KS 66601-2333

Contacts

• Questions about the Conference, contact Co-Chair Candi Cheney
• Questions about the Conference, contact Co-Chair Cindy Montgomery
• Questions about Registrations & Proposals for Exhibitors, contact Linda Grindol