CEC 2009 Convention & Expo
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, WA
Convention Dates: April 1-4
Exhibit Dates: April 2-4

What is a2z?

CEC is now using a2zShow, a popular, online, event management solution.  Exhibitors are now able to locate a booth, pay for space, register booth personnel, submit company descriptions, and product categories and see everything about the Expo in one place-- online and in real time.

RESERVING A BOOTH

From the Log-in Screen follow these simple steps:

• Verify that the information on file is correct
• Select "Next"
• Select the booth that you would like (booths that appear in purple are available for purchase).  Please note that if you would like to reserve an island booth, you must contact CEC directly. 
• Click "Save and Proceed"
• Select your payment option*
• Check the Rules and Regulations box
• Select "Submit"
• Once CEC approves your booth request, you will receive a "Confirmation Letter" from CEC. 

• * Once CEC has approved your booth space and if you are paying by credit card, you must log back in to your account and approve the charges to your credit card.  Due to new compliance laws, paying by credit card is a two step process within the a2z system.  You are first reserving your booth space (or placing it on hold).  Once CEC has approved your request, you can the pay for the booth space. 

Once you are logged in, click on “Edit Booth Information”.  From there, you will be able to edit your company description.  Online descriptions can be unlimited in size this year, but descriptions in the final program will be limited to fifty (50) words. Your company description will be posted online for attendees to see along with contact name, address, phone, and Web site.  You can also add as many product categories as you would like.  Company profiles and categories will appear both online and in print.  Please note that any changes made after February 13, 2009, will appear online only.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRINT PROFILE AND THE ONLINE PROFILE? 
The online profile is the description that individuals see when clicking into your booth online.  This description can be unlimited in size and can be modified at anytime.  The print profile is the description that will appear in the 2009 CEC Convention Program.  Descriptions in the program are limited to fifty words and must be submitted by February 13, 2009

BOOTH PERSONNEL

From the log-in screen, click “Booth Personnel”.  From there, you can register your staff to attend the convention.  Please note that the number of complimentary registrations is based on your total square footage.  Once you have exceeded your allotment, you will need to register your staff as a regular convention attendee.  Changes to your staff roster can be made until March 23, 2009.  After March 23, you must makes your changes on-site at Exhibitor Registration in Seattle.

TOOLS FOR ATTENDEES

Interested in finding out more about the exhibitors inside the Expo Hall?  Click  " My Briefcase " to log in with your ecode or if you don't have an ecode create one! Once you are logged in, click on '"My Profile " to make changes to your personal information.

Use the exhibitor search and exhibitor list to create a list of favorite exhibitors. You can leave the site and come back later to print a list of your favorite exhibitors.  When you print the floorplan, your favorite exhibitors will be highlighted so you can plan your route! Click on "My Expo Plan " under ' My Briefcase ' to see your list of favorites.