International Dairy Show http://www.dairyshow.com Packaging, Processing and Technology Solutions for the Global Dairy Industry Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 2013 Operations Conference http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/2013-operations-conference http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/2013-operations-conference#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 20:59:57 +0000 Robin /?page_id=646 2013 International Dairy Show Operations Conference

August 20-21, 2013
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Free of charge to all exhibitors, this conference is designed to help exhibitors make the most of their Dairy Show experience. Attendees will hear from expert speakers from marketing to show floor operations. There will also be an opportunity to tour the exhibit halls and meet with show vendors.

Click here for the 2013 Show Operations Conference registration form.

Click here to book your hotel room.

By utilizing the online hotel reservation tool, you are able to make, modify and cancel hotel reservations as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel.
If you need additional assistance, please call the dedicated reservation phone line for this event: 888-421-1442 

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.  If you have any questions about the conference open to all Dairy Show and Process Expo exhibitors please contact Robin Cornelison, Dairy Show  or Alex Silva, Process Expo.

]]> http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/2013-operations-conference/feed 0 Exhibitor Marketing Tools http://www.dairyshow.com/exhibitor-marketing-tools http://www.dairyshow.com/exhibitor-marketing-tools#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 14:42:42 +0000 dawn /?page_id=650 Need some materials to market your presence at the Dairy Show? Use these resources below. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact the Dairy Show team and we’ll work with  you to make your show a great success!

Show Logos

IDFA logo

Dairy Show logo (color)

Dairy Show logo (B&W)

IDFA and Dairy Show logos (lock up)

Print ads (four versions PDFs)

Sales Sheet (PDF)

Banner ads

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Email Copy

These are html emails that were sent out to prospective attendees. Feel free to use the copy and send out to your clients with customized  information about your booth number, any new products you’ll be showcasing, and the Exposition hours.

Email #1 (getting connected via social media channels, etc.)

Email #2 (budget for training–bring the team)

Email #3 (Is your supervisor budgeting for training? Justification letter)

Email #4 (Critical questions about the future of the dairy industry)

Email #5 (Joint email to attendees promoting the co-location)

Tips and options for additional pre-show promotions


Become a Sponsor

One of the best ways to attract the attention of Expo attendees is through a sponsorship. Extending the visibility of your company will increase qualified traffic to your booth and leave a lasting impression even after the show is over.

Buy a sponsorship package, sponsor an activity, put your logo on a giveaway…or do it all! Get your company’s name out there, and you’ll have a great way to start a conversation.

With the co-location, 15,000 highly qualified professionals from all segments of the marketplace are expected to walk the halls of McCormick Place in 2013. This opportunity only comes once every two years. Get their attention while you can!

View the sponsorship opportunities or contact Robin Cornelison at dairyshow@idfa.org or 202-220-3542.

Use Social Networks

Post copy on your company’s social network pages about your participation in the Dairy Show. Post your own Dairy Show event and invite your customers to attend. Download this document of sample copy and customize the copy for your company’s blog, facebook, twitter, email signatures, and more.

]]> http://www.dairyshow.com/exhibitor-marketing-tools/feed 0 Schedule http://www.dairyshow.com/dairy-show-schedule http://www.dairyshow.com/dairy-show-schedule#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:29:36 +0000 dawn /?page_id=641 Schedule At-A-Glance

Sunday, November 3, 2013
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Registration Open
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM   iDairyShow Education & On-floor Cooking Demos
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM     Dairy Show Opening Reception*

Monday, November 4, 2013          
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Registration Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM   IDFA Board Meeting
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM     Collegiate Dairy Contest
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM   iDairyShow Education & On-floor Cooking Demos
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM     NCI Regulatory Meeting
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM     Collegiate Dairy Contest Awards Presentations

Tuesday, November 5, 2013        
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Registration Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM   MIF, NCI, IICA Joint Board Meeting
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Day 1**
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM     Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM   iDairyShow Education & On-floor Cooking Demos
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM   Committee Meetings

Wednesday, November 6, 2013  
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM     FDA Food Defense Awareness Workshop***
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM     Registration Open
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM     Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Day 2**
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM     Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM iDairyShow Education & On-floor Cooking Demos
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Closing Reception & Awards Presentations

**/*** Some of the education programs held in conjunction with the Dairy Show require additional fees to attend.

]]> http://www.dairyshow.com/dairy-show-schedule/feed 0 Exhibitor Newsletter April 2013 http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/exhibitor-newsletter-april-2013 http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/exhibitor-newsletter-april-2013#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:46:36 +0000 Jessica /?page_id=620  IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR DAIRY SHOW EXHIBITORS
APRIL 2013

Check out all of the important details below. As always, we value your feedback and if there is anything that we can do to enhance your International Dairy Show experience, please do not hesitate to contact us!

See you in Chicago, International Dairy Show Staff

OPERATIONS CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE: August 20-21, 2013

All Dairy Show exhibitors are invited to join us for our Show Operations Conference, August 20-21, 2013 in Chicago.

  • Listen to guest speakers discussing show ROI
  • Meet one-on-one with the show’s official vendors and submit your orders
  • Network with industry peers

This event is free of charge to all exhibitors for the Dairy Show and Process Expo. To help us with planning, if you plan to attend and will require a hotel room at the Hyatt McCormick Place please email Robin Cornelison by APRIL 22.

REGISTRATION & PLATINUM PASSES

Have you invited all of your current customers and prospects to see you at the International Dairy Show? Once again, IDFA will be offering complimentary passes for your booth staff, as well as unlimited guest passes for you and your sales team to invite current and prospective customers. Completely FREE, you can access your “invite a customer” from the exhibitor registration dashboard.

To register, you will need your exhibitor password to access your complimentary registrations which was emailed to you in your confirmation letter. If you need any assistance logging in or using the platinum pass invitation, please email IDFA at exhibit@dairyshow.com

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHTS

Are you planning to feature a new product at the Dairy Show, or displaying something that can’t be missed? Be sure to send IDFA your press release and newsworthy articles. We would love to feature them in upcoming marketing! 

HOTEL BLOCK

Hotel reservations are now open for the International Dairy Show! Book in the official Dairy Show hotel block by visiting our reservation site. IDFA would like to remind exhibitors that OnPeak as our official housing partner for the International Dairy Show. They are the only official housing partner. By teaming up with OnPeak, we’re able to provide travel benefits that are only available to you as a valued exhibitor, starting with the lowest hotel rates available for the International Dairy Show. Shuttle service will be provided from official hotels to McCormick Place on show days.

Please make sure to book early to get the hotel you and your staff prefer. You can set up sub-blocks for your team through OnPeak.

 ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS

A variety of conference event, service and item sponsorships are now available exclusively for exhibitors. In addition to the recognition benefits unique to each opportunity, sponsors will also receive: 

  • complimentary conference registrations (amount varies per sponsorship); 
  • acknowledgement in the Program & Exhibit Guide, the Show Daily News and sponsor signage on-site; 
  • recognition alongside the event/service listing when promoted in official promotional print pieces or in electronic communications;
  • placement of your logo with a link to your corporate website on the International Dairy Show Sponsor page; and 
  • the right of first refusal to renew sponsorship for the 2015 International Dairy Show.

Learn more about the opportunities available.

 UPGRADED LISTINGS

Exhibitors at the 2013 International Dairy Show can now generate more pre-show excitement around their booths by upgrading to the silver or gold listing on the show website. The upgraded listings give exhibitors the capability to upload press releases, post product information with images and take advantage of an expanded print listing in the Program & Exhibit Guide.

The 2013 International Dairy Show, presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, is offering exhibitors a variety of tools to connect with and engage attendees. For example, by upgrading their listing to silver or gold, exhibiting companies will have expanded exposure on ChirpE, a mobile application from a2z, Inc. Attendees can use ChirpE for free on any major smartphone to search for products, exhibitors and view the interactive floor plan. It also offers integration with social media applications such as Twitter and LinkedIn. In addition, IDFA will be able to use ChirpE to disseminate information to attendees during the three day event.

Click here for more information.

UPCOMING DEADLINE(S)

  • ASAP: Be sure to log in to the online portal to update your exhibitor profile
  • Operations Meeting Hotel Needs: April 22, 2013.
  • Final booth payment is due May 3, 2013.
  • Reserve Advertising & Sponsorships early to get the biggest ROI

If you have any questions regarding your booth payment, please contact Jessica Matsko, +1 202.220.3526.

EXHIBITOR SERVICES PAGE

The Dairy Show team has updated the Exhibitor Services page of the website. The site features the exhibitor service manual, logistics information, important deadlines and announcements. Additional information and resources in this section will be made available regularly so be sure to check back often.

 SOCIAL MEDIA

Be sure to connect with the Dairy Show through all of our social media portals. We want to see your tweets. Be sure to use #dairyshow.

 

]]> http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/exhibitor-newsletter-april-2013/feed 0 Show Photos and Video http://www.dairyshow.com/information-center/show-photos-and-video http://www.dairyshow.com/information-center/show-photos-and-video#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:11:07 +0000 Jessica /?page_id=526 Photos from the 2011 International Dairy Show

Promo Video from the 2011 International Dairy Show

]]> http://www.dairyshow.com/information-center/show-photos-and-video/feed 0 Exhibitor Newsletter February 2012 http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/exhibitor-newsletter-february-2012 http://www.dairyshow.com/become-an-exhibitor/exhibitor-services/exhibitor-newsletter-february-2012#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:45:44 +0000 Jessica /?page_id=505 IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR DAIRY SHOW EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors Manual | Registration | Housing | Sponsorships

Thank you for making the decision to exhibit at the International Dairy Show. We hope these newsletters will keep you up–to-date on what new and exciting things are in store for the International Dairy Show, remind you of important deadlines, give you updates on McCormick Place and help you maximize your return on investment with the event. Check out all of the important details below. As always, we value your feedback and if there is anything that we can do to enhance your International Dairy Show experience, please do not hesitate to contact us!

See you in Chicago,

International Dairy Show Staff

EXHIBITOR MANUAL

The link for the exhibitor manual was emailed Friday, February 15th directly from GES. It is also available on the Dairy Show Exhibit Services page. We will not mail out a CD or kit this year so be sure to review all of the contents of the manual for deadlines, booth guidelines and special vendor offers.

If you have any questions in the meantime regarding your booth set up, please contact IDFA +1 202.737.4332 or GES customer service online at www.ges.com/chat or by phone in the U.S.: 800.475.2098, International Calls: +1 702.515.5970

The Exhibitor Marketing Guide link will be emailed separately to exhibitor contacts. This guide will offer you unique ways to market your booth before, during and after the show!

HOUSING & REGISTRATION UPDATES

Hotel reservations are now open for the International Dairy Show! Book in the official Dairy Show hotel block by visiting our reservation site here. IDFA would like to remind exhibitors that OnPeak as our official housing partner for the International Dairy Show. They are the only official housing partner. By teaming up with OnPeak, we’re able to provide travel benefits that are only available to you as a valued exhibitor, starting with the lowest hotel rates available for the International Dairy Show. Do NOT book with other housing companies claiming to be partners of the show, as we cannot guarantee their rates or availability. All e-mails and direct mail from the International Dairy Show official housing vendor will include the Official Housing Partner stamp seen here.OnPeak

Benefits of booking within the official hotel block for the Dairy Show include:

  • No Pre-Payment
  • Personalized Customer Service
  • Exclusive Perks & Complimentary Services
  • Easy Group Reservations

Shuttle service will be provided from official hotels to McCormick Place on show days.

Please make sure to book early to get the hotel you and your staff prefer. You can set up sub-blocks for your team through OnPeak.

Registration for exhibitors and attendees is now open. Once again, IDFA will be offering complimentary passes for your booth staff, as well as unlimited guest passes for you and your sales team to invite current and prospective customers.

To register, you will use your exhibitor password to access your complimentary registrations which was emailed to you in your confirmation letter. If you need any assistance logging in or finding your complimentary codes, please email IDFA at exhibit@dairyshow.com

CALL FOR SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS

The call for speakers and presentations will be open until February 28. To submit your abstract, please complete the online form. If you need to modify a session you have submitted, please update here.

Abstracts (150 words or less) for a current presentation that would be of interest to the dairy industry should be submitted online by February 28, 2013. The abstracts will be used to identify and select topics and speakers for the educational program at the Dairy Show. Submission topics should align with the most important issues in the dairy, food and beverage industries today including innovative product development or packaging, food safety and traceability, distribution and transportation, nutrition, consumer trends, marketing, retail, business management and sustainability.  

ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS

A variety of conference event, service and item sponsorships are now available exclusively for exhibitors. In addition to the recognition benefits unique to each opportunity, sponsors will also receive: 

  • complimentary conference registrations (amount varies per sponsorship); 
  • acknowledgement in the Program & Exhibit Guide, the Show Daily News and sponsor signage on-site; 
  • recognition alongside the event/service listing when promoted in official promotional print pieces or in electronic communications;
  • placement of your logo with a link to your corporate website on the International Dairy Show Sponsor page; and 
  • the right of first refusal to renew sponsorship for the 2015 International Dairy Show.

Learn more about the opportunities available.

UPGRADED LISTINGS

Exhibitors at the 2013 International Dairy Show can now generate more pre-show excitement around their booths by upgrading to the silver or gold listing on the show website. The upgraded listings give exhibitors the capability to upload press releases, post product information with images and take advantage of an expanded print listing in the Program & Exhibit Guide.

The 2013 International Dairy Show, presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, is offering exhibitors a variety of tools to connect with and engage attendees. For example, by upgrading their listing to silver or gold, exhibiting companies will have expanded exposure on ChirpE, a mobile application from a2z, Inc. Attendees can use ChirpE for free on any major smartphone to search for products, exhibitors and view the interactive floor plan. It also offers integration with social media applications such as Twitter and LinkedIn. In addition, IDFA will be able to use ChirpE to disseminate information to attendees during the three day event.

Click here for more information.

UPCOMING DEADLINE(S)

  • ASAP: Be sure to log in to the online portal to update your exhibitor profile
  • Call for speakers and presentations ends February 28, 2012.
  • Final booth payment is due May 3, 2013.
  • Reserve Advertising & Sponsorships early to get the biggest ROI

If you have any questions regarding your booth payment, please contact Jessica Matsko, +1 202.220.3526.

SAVE THE DATE: August 21, 2013  

IDFA and FPSA will be co-hosting an Operations Conference in Chicago. This will give exhibitors the opportunity to meet with the show’s vendors and discuss any orders or operational concerns they may have. Additional details to follow. 

EXHIBITOR SERVICES PAGE

The Dairy Show team has updated the Exhibitor Services page of the website. The site features important logistics information and forms you need, as well as important deadlines and announcements. Additional information and resources in this section will be made available regularly so be sure to check back often.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Be sure to connect with the Dairy Show through all of our social media portals.

 

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  • IDFA Issues Call for Speakers and Presentations for 2013 International Dairy Show, 2/4/2013
  • Registration Open for Co-Located PROCESS EXPO and International Dairy Show, 1/25/2013
  • International Dairy Show and PROCESS EXPO to Co-Locate in 2013, 5/7/2012
    • ]]>     http://www.dairyshow.com/news-releases/feed 0     Information Center http://www.dairyshow.com/information-center http://www.dairyshow.com/information-center#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:06:27 +0000 dawn /?page_id=489 Try these links for additional sources of information about the International Dairy Show.

    2013 Press Releases

    Photo and Video Galleries (coming soon)

    Need more information you can’t find on the site? Fill out the Request Information form to request attendee, exhibitor, press release, or International delegation information from and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) staff member.

     

     

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