MLA '05: Exhibitor Information

Exhibits | Advertising | Showcase Products | Sponsorship

Exhibits
More than 2,000 library leaders want to make the most of their participation at MLA '05; your exhibit is a valuable part of the meeting experience.

• Invitation to exhibit: Attendee statistics, traffic builders, and exhibit support (PDF, 1.3MB).
  • Exhibit space application: Includes exhibit space rental costs, rules, and regulations (PDF, 465KB).
  • Exhibit space floor plan: A layout of booth space in the Henry B. González Convention Center (PDF, 123KB).
• Exhibitor badge registration: Enter badge information for anyone who will be involved in the installation or operation of your exhibit. Pickup badges at the onsite exhibitor registration desk near the entrance to the exhibits. Exhibitor badges are valid for access to the exhibit floor only.
  • Hotel arrangements: Hotel information, prices, reservation form, and link to online hotel reservations. The Marriott must reserve your reservation by April 15 (PDF, 75KB).
• Complimentary exhibit pass: Invite your customers to attend the Hall of Exhibits (PDF, 240KB).
• Optional event tickets: Complete Section II of the meeting registration form to attend the awards luncheon and MLA reception (PDF, 57KB).

Advertising
MLA '05 offers exhibitors numerous advertising and marketing opportunities to help you get the most out of the meeting.

• Official Program advertiser (CLOSED as of March 8): This onsite publication contains details every attendee must know.
• MLA News advertiser (meeting issue is May 2005; insertion orders due April 5): This special meeting issue is packed with MLA '05 information, association information, and news about the profession.
• E-newsletter sponsor (MLA-FOCUS): This bimonthly, opt-in, electronic newsletter is sent to MLA members and is the only way to target MLA members through email.
• Annual meeting Website banner advertiser: Special discounted rates apply for banner ads on the MLA '05 Website.
• Mailing list rental: Direct mail to key buyers in the health information profession. Select our special annual meeting preregistrant list to promote your exhibit, meetings, and events.

Download information on additional opportunities such as CD-ROM sponsorship, hotel door drops, onsite newsletter advertising, and portfolio service; page two contains an insertion order for all advertising and marketing mentioned here (PDF, 89KB). Or contact Barbara Redmond, advertising coordinator, at mlacom2@mlahq.org, 312.419.9094 x26.

Showcase Your Products and Services
For even greater exposure, take advantage of the opportunity to host seminars, technology sessions, and meetings in San Antonio.

• Sunrise Seminar: Present educational seminars to attendees between 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m (PDF, 120KB).
• Technology Showcase: Thirty-minute, theater-style product showcases (PDF, 117KB).
• Informal meetings: Time slots for meetings and events that do not conflict with official MLA '05 programming and events (PDF, 37KB)

Sponsorship and Membership Opportunities
Connect with MLA members by joining MLA as a corporate partner and by sponsoring an event or item at the annual meeting.

• Sponsorship opportunities at the annual meeting (PDF, 51KB)
• MLA Corporate Partner membership application (PDF, 50KB)

Link to locations and tentative dates of future MLA annual meetings.