PLA'S 12TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION
Every other year, PLA sponsors the world's largest conference devoted exclusively to the needs of public librarians, attracting thousands of attendees who come together to learn about the latest in library products, services, and new technologies; to get ideas; to make choices; and to buy products. They will be looking for innovative solutions and cost-saving technologies. Your representatives need to be there, to meet these valuable clients who work in all areas of the library profession and who make thousands of purchasing decisions each year. At the PLA show, you'll meet buyers from across the U.S. and around the world.

Do Business with Serious Buyers*
99% of Attendees Visit the Exhibits
68% of Attendees Visit the Exhibits Three or More Times

In Addition, Past Conference Attendee Surveys Have Revealed:
42% of PLA attendees have operating budgets in excess of $1 million
22% of PLA attendees have operating budgets in excess of $5 million

*Based on a survey of attendees at the 2006 National Conference & Exhibition

Exhibit Package (10’x10’ booth or larger)
• (8) Conference Registrations (per 10’x10’ booth)
• Opportunity to purchase pre and post-show attendee mailing lists
• Listing in the PLA Program Guide
• Company listing on the PLA Conference Web Page 
• Early sign-up for PLA 2010!

Table Top Displays
• Small vendors, nonprofits, or new companies only are eligible for table space
• An organization may not display more than three conference years in a table top
• Once an exhibitor displays in a booth, they no longer qualify for a table top
• One table top per company, includes 6’ draped table, two chairs, and two exhibit passes

Exhibit Fees
$21.00 per square foot
$200 charge for an open corner
$750 Table Top Exhibit Fee

To Reserve a Booth
See the online floor plan for booth availability: Online Floor Plan & Exhibitor List

Download and complete the Exhibit Space Application posted below, and mail or fax it to the address/fax number on the application.  The payment schedule can also be found on the application.  Note: All booths must be carpeted.

Important Exhibit Documents
Exhibit Space Application Form (pdf)

Exhibitors Directory Listing Form(pdf)

Registration, housing, exhibitor service kit and other pertinent information will be posted on this site as they become available.

Exhibit Questions? 
Contact: Mike Stevens, Exhibit Manager
Corcoran Expositions
Phone: 312-541-0567 x 658
Fax: 312-541-0573
mike@corcexpo.com

Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, March 26 - 4:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, March 27 - 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 
Friday, March 28 - 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Official set-up times:
Tuesday, March 25th 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday, March 26th 8:00AM - 12 Noon (final touch-ups- only)
 
Tear down:
Friday March 28th 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday March 29th 8:00AM - 12 Noon.
 
Island booths - to make special arrangements for early move-in, please contact Mike Stevens at Corcoran Expositions, 312-541-0567

The Public Library Association is a division of the American LIbrary Association - 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 - www.pla.org
THE BEST CONFERENCE FOR REACHING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY MARKET
EXHIBIT DATES: MARCH 26-28, 2008 / CONFERENCE DATES: MARCH 25-29, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center – Minneapolis, MN