Upcoming Deadlines

May 2012

ASAP

Hotel Reservations through CEDIA EXPO Housing powered by Meeting Services Unlimited

February 8

Booth space second payment deadline - 50 percent of total invoice due

March 12

Begin scheduling press conferences

April 6 @ 5:00 p.m. (PST)

Manufacturers' Excellence Awards: 

Best New Product, Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation, Product Hall of Fame entries due for Early Bird Discount

May 7

#CEDIATweeps entrance forms due

May 9

Connect with CEDIA Attendees Webinar

May 21

#CEDIATweeps team members announced

May 23

Power of Mobile Marketing: CEDIA EXPO 2012 Mobile App Webinar

May 23

Booth space final payment deadline - 100 percent of total invoice due

May 30

Exhibitor badge registration opens

June 1

Manufacturers' Excellence Awards: 

Best New Product, Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation, Product Hall of Fame entries due

June 1 @ 5:00 p.m. (PST)

EXPO Show Directory Advertising Space Reservation due

June 20

Maximizing ROI Webinar

June 27

Selecting, Training, and Motivating Your Exhibit Workers Webinar

June 27

Exhibitor Media Profile Form

July 2

EXPO Show Directory Advertising Materials due (for advertisers only)

July 11

Freeman Online and Concierge Elite by Freeman Webinar

July 13

CEDIA Daily Product Releases & Photo Submissions (pre-show VIP issue) due

July 13

Map Your Show Print Map Space Reservation deadline

July 16

First date to request pre-registered, opt-in attendee list

July 18 at 12:00 p.m. (PST)

Deadline to update Show Directory listing for print version

July 18

Maximizing Your Media Exposure: Lessons From Tech News Insiders Webinar

July 18

Deadline to sign up for Green Exhibitor Opportunity

Mid-to-Late July

Requested pre-registered press list

July 23

CEDIA Daily Product Releases & Photo Submissions | Hot Products (At-show issues) due

July 25

Lead Management Solutions and Importance of Following Up On Leads Post-Show Webinar

July 26

Lead Retrieval early order deadline

July 30

Pre-Show Product Showcase posting opens

August 6

Booth security advance order deadline

August 8

Tips for First Time Exhibitors Webinar

August 17

Freeman orders online discount price deadline

August 20

Pre/Post-Show Hours Events & Meetings form due

August 20

Audio/Visual Order deadline

August 20

Floral order form due

August 20

Computer Rental forms due

August 23

Indiana Convention Center: Electrical | Cable TV | Compressed Air/Water/Drain/Gas | Internet | Telephone

August 23

Catering order form due to receive advance discount

August 23

Lead Retrieval pre-show order deadline

August 30

Guest Pass registration closes

August 31 at 5:00 p.m. (PST)

Exhibitor badge registration closes

Badges are not mailed prior to EXPO. Badges must be picked up at Exhibitor Registration beginning September 5.

September 4

Press Kit Delivery

September 8 by 5:00 p.m. (PST)

Press Kit Pick-Up Deadline

October 31

Last date to utilize post-show attendee list for post-show follow-up

All communication must cease effective November 1.

spotlights

Exhibitor Tools

  • Get Face-Time with the Media Before the Show Even Opens!
    For the first time in EXPO history, CEDIA is offering you the opportunity to connect with press before the show floor opens. On Wednesday, September 5 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., CEDIA will be hosting members of the press for the CEDIA EXPO Media Preview. Any exhibitor can participate in this event and lunch will be provided. Learn more here.

    Traditional press conferences are also available. click here for more information or to schedule your press conference.  
  • Build the Buzz!
    Are you offering a giveaway, launching a product, hosting a celebrity? Let us know and we will get the word out through our channels. Take a minute to fill out the product launch form or the exhibitor media profile so we can help build the buzz around your product.
  • Go Viral!
    Looking for new ways to get attendees to your booth? Tell us in one minute why someone should stop by your booth. Be crazy, funny, or serious, it doesn’t matter! Click here for more details or email Ally Booth for submission information. 
  • Connect with the Media
    Each year top trade and industry-related media attend CEDIA EXPO and you can contact them! To start making those important appointments, fill out the Press List Use Agreement Form and CEDIA will send you the pre-registered media list.

Co-branding deadline

Deadline: June 1

Last chance to earn additional priority points for 2012!  Help us promote the CEDIA brand to end consumers by participating in our Co-Branding program. We are looking for CEDIA member exhibitors to assist in publicizing to consumers that CEDIA members are the go-to professionals for residential electronic systems design and installation.

See what opportunities are available. Hurry!  The deadline to receive points towards your EXPO 2013 booth selection is June 1, 2012.

Update your show directory listing today

Deadline: July 18 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Don't forget to update your show directory listing by Wednesday, July 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST. You will not be able to update or make changes to your listing after this deadline.

Each exhibitor will need their company ID and password to log in to their online exhibitor dashboard and update their listing. Click here to login and update your listing, verify contact information and add product details including your company description, products exhibiting, and product categories. If your listing is not updated, only the following will be printed in the Show Directory: company name, booth number, and contact information listed on your space application.

displaying sustainable lifestyle products at expo? list  your company as a green exhibitor


Deadline: July 18 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Will your company be exhibiting any “sustainable lifestyle” products at CEDIA EXPO 2012? We would like to help you make those products stand out, by listing your company as a Green Exhibitor! Sign up now.

cedia china expo

Many have heard that last November, CEDIA entered into a new venture in China with the CEDIA EXPO China 2011. What you may not know is that over 1,800 local, Chinese electronic systems professionals (ESP’s) showed up for this inaugural event and brought with them an incredible excitement for an even larger CEDIA presence moving forward.

We are excited to announce the second annual CEDIA EXPO China this upcoming November 7 -9, 2012 in Shanghai, China.  This new show will provide you with the opportunity to open up into a new market as hundreds of ESP companies will be present. North American products are very attractive to the Chinese ESP and CEDIA EXPO China allows you test this growing market under the trusted CEDIA brand.

To take advantage the special introductory gateway exhibit scheme or for more information simply contact CEDIA headquarters at towens@cedia.org or call 800-669-5329.