Schedule•Deadlines•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. |
| 7/6-9 | Virtual Annual Assembly. Opportunities to be announced |
| 8/15 | Fall TLJ ad contracts artwork & payment |
| 11/25 | 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. |
| TBD | Exhibitor Badge & Ticket registration opens. |
| 2/19 | Spring TLJ/Exhibits Directory ad contract and payment due. |
| TBD | Aisle by Aisle contract and payment due. |
| TBD | Aisle by Aisle artwork deadline. |
| 5/11 | Summer TLJ ad contract artwork & payment due |
| 5/20 | Apply to Exhibit at Annual Assembly |
| 5/20 | Complete Exhibitor Survey |
Exhibits Schedule
TLA 2021 in San Antonio, April 20-23
| EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN |
Monday, April 19 | 8 am – 5 pm |
| Tuesday, April 20 | 8 am – 3 pm* | |
| EXHIBIT HALL OPEN |
Tuesday, April 20 | 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm** |
| Wednesday, April 21 | 10 am – 5 pm | |
| Thursday, April 22 | 9 am – 4 pm | |
| EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT |
Thursday, April 22 | 4 pm – 8 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 Schedule
Highlights of the Conference Schedule – day/date/time for all events listed are still TBD
| TUESDAY, April 20 | TIME |
| Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome TLA After Hours |
TBD TBD |
| WEDNESDAY, April 21 | TIME |
| General Session I Opening Author Session & Lunch* President’s Round-Up & All Conference Party Hetherington Fun Run/Walk* |
TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| THURSDAY, April 22 | TIME |
| Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session & Lunch* Reception with the EWA Authors* Evening with the Authors* Storytelling Showcase & Swap |
TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| FRIDAY, April 23 | TIME |
| General Session II ERT Business Meeting Closing Author Session & Lunch* |
TBD TBD TBD |
| *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 Texas library vendors. Recent past issues are linked below. All current year exhibitor main representatives automatically receive ExpoInfo. All vendor representatives are welcome to subscribe here.
Show Prep
ShowPrep (available Jan.-Apr.) – The ShowPrep is the exhibitor online guide to assist you with preparing for the TLA Conference.