Calendar & Resources
Resources for vendors including calendar & schedule, ExpoInfo e-newsletter, Show Prep and education tips.
Important Deadlines & Reminders
| Deadlines & Important Dates | |
| 6/30 | 50% deposit due on TLA booth space. Login to sign contract and pay. |
| 7/10 | Exhibit at Annual Assembly |
| 9/15 | Fall TLJ ad contracts artwork & payment |
| 11/19 | Winter TLJ/Conference Program ad contracts artwork, & payment due |
| 11/30 | Final payment due on TLA booth space. Login to sign contract and pay. |
| 1/15 | Service Kit goes live. |
| 2/1 | Spring TLJ/Exhibits Directory ad contract and payment due. |
| 2/1 | Exhibitor Badge & Ticket registration opens. |
| 2/18 | Spring TLJ/Exhibits Directory artwork due; payment must be received |
| 2/22 | Aisle by Aisle contract and payment due. |
| 3/1 | Aisle by Aisle artwork deadline. |
| 5/20 | Apply to Exhibit at Annual Assembly |
| 5/20 | Complete Exhibitor Survey |
| 5/19 | Summer TLJ ad contract artwork & payment due |
Exhibits Calendar/ Schedule
Conference 2020 in Houston is early, review the Exhibit Schedule for this year!
| EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN |
Monday, March 23 | 8 am – 5 pm |
| Tuesday, March 24 | 8 am – 3 pm* | |
| EXHIBIT HALL OPEN |
Tuesday, March 24 | 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm** |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 10 am – 5 pm | |
| Thursday, March 26 | 9 am – 4 pm | |
| EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT |
Thursday, March 26 | 5 pm – 8 pm |
| Friday, March 27 | 8 am – 4 pm | |
| *Note: All exhibitors must have aisles free of freight for carpet to be laid by 12 noon. At 3pm, all exhibitors must have all trash and empties cleared from booths. **Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome Celebration from 3:45 -6:45 pm (uncontested time). |
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Conference Calendar/ Schedule
Highlights of the Conference Schedule
| TUESDAY, March 24 | TIME |
| Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome TLA After Hours |
3:45-6:45pm 7:00pm-10:30pm |
| WEDNESDAY, March 25 | TIME |
| General Session I Opening Author Session & Lunch* President’s Round-Up & All Conference Party Hetherington Fun Run/Walk* |
8:15-9:45am 12:15-1:30pm 6:15-8:15pm 6:00-7:00pm |
| THURSDAY, March 26 | TIME |
| Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session & Lunch* Reception with the EWA Authors* Evening with the Authors* Storytelling Showcase & Swap |
Noon-1:45pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 6:30–9:30 pm 7:00-9:00 pm |
| FRIDAY, March 27 | TIME |
| General Session II ERT Business Meeting Closing Author Session & Lunch* |
8:00-9:00am 8:00-9:00am 11:45-1:15pm |
| *Note: These events require ticket purchase. Login & choose Badge Registration/Ticket Purchase in February. | |
ExpoInfo
ExpoInfo is the monthly blast which contains important updates, deadlines, news, opportunities and information for TLA Exhibitors.
The current issue and past issues of ExpoInfo are available below:
Show Prep
ShowPrep (available Jan.-Apr.) – The ShowPrep is the exhibitor online guide to assist you with preparing for the TLA Conference.
Exhibitor Resources & Tips from Freeman, Skyline, and Richard Erschik
Tips For First Time Exhibitors from Freeman
7 Reasons Trade Show Exhibits Really Matter
From Richard Erschik
Boss, Please Let Me Do Trade Shows Right: Understanding Your Basic Trade Show Exhibit Options
PRE show preparation (booth layout, use of graphics, booth staff activities, participation): Learn How To Exhibit Profitably