Welcome to the Exhibitor Services portal and thank you for exhibiting at the International Dairy Show! This area of the website features important logistics information and forms you need, as well as deadlines and announcements. Additional information and resources in this section will be made available regularly so be sure to check back often.
Quick Links & Upcoming Deadlines
- Final booth payment due May 3, 2013.
- ASAP: Log on to the exhibitor portal to update your online & print listing
- Exhibitor FAQs
- Upgraded Listing Form
- August 12, 2013: Operations Conference Registration Form Due
- August 20-21: Exhibitor Operations Conference
Exhibit Hall Hours
Sunday, November 3, 2013 9:00 – 5:00 (09:00-17:00)
Monday, November 4, 2013 9:00 – 5:00 (09:00-17:00)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 9:00 – 5:00 (09:00-17:00)
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:00 – 1:00 (09:00 – 13:00)
Exhibitor Service Manual (ESM)
The ESM is now available online here. Please note that the booth contact should have recieved an email from GES regarding the online ordering form. The telecom and utility pricing from McCormick place will not be available until May 2013.
Exhibitor Registration & Housing
Housing and Registration is now available. Please refer to your confirmation letter for your unique ID to register booth personnel. You do not need your ID to place your hotel reservations. **Please note that exhibitor badges will NOT be mailed in advance.
Exhibitor Marketing Opportunities
Guarantee your company extra exposure before, during, and after the Dairy Show by advertising or becoming a sponsor. IDFA is finalizing a program of affordable sponsorship options—available exclusively to 2013 Dairy Show exhibitors—and designed to get your company’s name and logo front and center with attendees. MORE
Exhibitor Marketing Resources
Visit the exhibitor marketing tools page for sample copy, banner and print ads, and logos you can use to market your company’s presence at the Dairy Show. Build traffic to your booth and get more leads by getting the message out to your customers!
Exhibitor Education
CEIR Research Reports
CEIR’s library includes reports detailing the value of exhibitions and face-to-face marketing. The reports provide relevant comparative information and provide a unique perspective. MORE
ROI Tool Kit®
The ROI Tool Kit includes a series of simple tools to assist Exhibitors in planning for an exhibition and to measure performance in delivering a return-on-investment (ROI) from exhibiting. MORE
Newsletters & Press Releases
- IDFA & FPSA to co-locate show
- Letter from the Board
- MAYOR EMANUEL ANNOUNCES CRITICAL UNION AGREEMENT AT McCORMICK PLACE AND NAVY PIER
- MPEA and Labor Unions Reach Agreement to Solidify Work Rule Reforms at McCormick Place
- November Exhibitor Newsletter
- February Exhibitor Newsletter
- April Exhibitor Newsletter
- Choose Chicago, McCormick Reform (Video)
For additional information or questions, contact the Dairy Show team at Exhibit@dairyshow.com .