Where is the Trade Show Floor at AEC and how large is it?
The AEC Trade Show Floor will be housed on Level 100 at the Anaheim Convention Center North, which is approximately 120,000 square feet and will hold 150+ booths.
What are the Trade Show hours?
The Trade Show will be open on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
What will attract attendees to the Trade Show Floor?
CSBA has reserved dedicated Trade Show-visiting times in the conference programming to give attendees the chance to maximize their conference experience and visit the Trade Show Floor. The CSBA Pavilion on the Trade Show Floor will house interactive displays of services and products, featuring key CSBA staff who can answer member questions. There will be added table talk sessions near the Trade Show Floor that will garner traffic to exhibitors from members wanting to learn more during these dynamic discussions. Lastly, CSBA’s General Sessions draw crowds of attendees that are then funneled to the Trade Show Floor.
Housing Pirates – What Are They and What You Should Do About It
A housing pirate is a company other than Maritz Global Events that improperly solicits hotel reservations for this conference. Maritz Global Events is the Official Housing Provider for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Annual Education Conference and Trade Show (AEC).
Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however, they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to CSBA.
What are the benefits of booking your hotel when registering?
Benefits of booking your hotel when registering:
- Guaranteed to stay close to the Anaheim Convention Center.
- Get the lowest hotel rates and not have to pre-pay!
- Gain better networking opportunities by staying where event participants are.
- Receive reservation protection and assistance for your stay.
- Optimal cancellation policies with not having to pre-pay.
Where do I go to register my booth staff and secure housing?
Visit the exhibitor portal for more information on registering and securing hotel reservations. Your badge credentials can be picked up at the Anaheim Convention Center North, at the Exhibitor Registration Desk. Please note: CSBA accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover with expiration dates after December 31, 2024.
How many exhibitor badges am I allowed?
Each exhibiting company is allotted three (3) complimentary exhibitor badges per 10′ x 10′ booth space and may purchase up to seven (7) more for $175 each*. Visit the exhibitor registration website to order badges.
*Exhibitor badge fees are subject to change.
How many repeat exhibitors will be at the Trade Show?
Over two-thirds of CSBA’s Trade Show exhibitors re-book exhibit space with from year to year. For exhibitors, the AEC Trade Show is a highly successful vehicle for reaching their targeted market. For attendees, this means they will always find something new and exciting on the Trade Show Floor.
Is the Trade Show Floor handicap accessible?
Yes, our Trade Show Floor is handicap accessible.
What exhibiting, sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available?
To learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please email Matt Dirks.
I have ordered my booth/sponsorship. What do I do now?
Please refer to the exhibitor website for additional information, including the Exhibitor/Trade Show Timeline. You may consider embellishing your booth with furnishings and equipment made available to you through Global Experience Specialists (GES), our show decorator, at discounted prices. The 2024 GES decorator kit will be available in August.
Can I order internet for my booth? Is furniture rental available?
Booth furnishings, equipment and internet is made available to you through Global Experience Specialists (GES), our show decorator, at discounted prices. The 2024 GES decorator kit will be available in August.
Do you offer lead retrieval services in the exhibit hall?
Yes. CSBA will offer Lead Retrieval through Maritz Global Events using the SWAP Mobile App. All attendees will have a QR code on their attendee badge for exhibitors to scan using a device provided by Maritz to integrate to a database for each approved exhibitor’s portal.
Lead Retrieval Options include:
- SWAP Mobile App (up to 3 users) – $579, $599 after 11/3/24
- Additional Mobile App Users – $149 each
Lead Retrieval can be purchased during or after an exhibitor has secured their booth space with CSBA or directly with Maritz Global Events.
Do you provide an attendee list?
Yes. We will email the attendee list of those who opted in to sharing their information to all exhibitors the week of Nov. 4, 2024. A post-conference list will be emailed to exhibitors one week after AEC. The emails will be sent to the primary contact on file for your company.
Please be aware that there are fraudulent actors reaching out to attendees and exhibitors purporting to offer attendance lists and reduced hotel room and registration badges. We do not sell our attendee or exhibitor lists and provide attendee lists to our exhibitors and sponsors free of charge right before the conference and then right after.