SEMICON West
January 2008 www.semiconwest.org   
This Month
Tip of the Month
Frequently Asked Question

Exhibitor Meeting Room Rental

SEMICON West Exhibitor University Program
NEW! Exhibitor Education Discount Coupon Program
Targeted Move-In Schedule

Exhibitor Housing Open

100% Booth Fee Due

 

 


 

Important Dates

February 2008

12th Exhibitor Update Issued

13th SmartBooth Exhibitor Portal Opens

March 2008
10th 100% booth fees due

11th to 13th FPD China 2008

18th to 20th SEMICON China 2008

Your SEMICON West Team
General Questions
Meeting Rooms
Leslie Schade
Tel: 1.408.943.6978
lschade@semi.org
Exhibitor Education Exhibitor Services Manual

Rebecca Cigmalio-Montoya 
Tel: 1.408.943.7048
rcigmalio-montoya@semi.org

Floorplan Management
Waitlist Requests
Katie Nguyen
Tel: 1.408.943.6945
katienguyen@semi.org
General Questions
Leslie Rauscher
Tel: 1.408.943.6936
lrauscher@semi.org
Marketing and Promotions
Mike Droeger
Tel: 1.408.943.6953
mdroeger@semi.org
Exhibitor Badge Registration and
Lead Retrieval
Kelli Torres
Tel: 1.408.943.6979
ktorres@semi.org
Sandy Montana
Tel: 1.408.943.6946
smontana@semi.org

Tip of the Month
7 Eye Opening Industry Facts – and What you Need to Do About Them
With a new year under way and the hope of new results, now is a good time to take a look at some specific exhibition industry research that points the path to improved tradeshow productivity. Click here to learn more!

Frequently Asked Question
When does visitor registration and housing open?
Visitor promotion for SEMICON West is set to go into high–gear as registration and visitor housing opens on February 1, 2008.

Based on success in 2007, we are happy to continue providing additional tools to help you invite your customers and promote visitor registration.  CDS, the SEMICON West registration company, offers an “invite-a-customer” feature that allows exhibitors to:
 
• Send invitations through the registration system, making it easier for your customers to register.
 
• Make available customizable electronic (PDF) invitations
 
• Offer incentives to exhibitors who register the most verified attendees.

Details of these tools and programs will be featured in an upcoming Exhibitor Update.

Exhibitor Meeting Room Rental
Renting a meeting room at show site is a great place for your pre–show sales meetings and customer meetings!  In order to request an on–site meeting room, complete the Exhibitor Meeting Room application form and return it to SEMI for processing along with your payment.  Applications will be assigned on a first–come, first–served basis determined by the date and time your form and payment are received.  If you have any questions please contact Leslie Schade at lschade@semi.org or tel: 1.408.943.6978.

SEMICON West 2008 Exhibitor University Program
With the ever–changing and evolving trade show world, it is critical to stay on top of the latest exhibiting tools, trends, and techniques to ensure your exhibiting success. Every exhibit manager and staff member—from rookie to veteran—can improve their exhibiting experience and performance with the right information and the right ideas.

Stay ahead of your competition and learn what it takes to ensure your exhibiting success—plan now to participate in the SEMICON West 2008 Exhibitor University Program.

Exhibitor University update: Trade Show Experts Say “Exhibit with Purpose”
So just what do trade show exhibitors need to do these days to bring more customers to their booth? According to trade show and marketing experts:

• “The number one key to exhibit attraction and recall is demonstrations. Booths that deliver information and ideas creatively are more effective and memorable.”

• “The goal of your booth is to create or change an opinion. Effective trade show booths do not try to recreate an office sales meeting—you can meet customers anywhere. Your booth must do more than simply enable a conversation.” 

• “Effective booths immerse the visitor in a compelling message as part of a comprehensive effort to differentiate and position your products.  No other marketing medium is as powerful as trade shows. Unlike brochures, videos, websites, even sales people—effective trade show exhibits can change how your company is viewed and compared with competitors.”

Click here to learn more about Exhibiting with a Purpose.

The next FREE webinar in the SEMICON Exhibitor University Program, “Best Practices in Exhibit Marketing,” will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 – 9:00 am to 10:00 pm PST.  It will explore the latest ideas in trade show marketing and teach you the steps necessary to make your SEMICON West 2008 experience the best it can be.

Mark your calendar now!  Click here for details and registration.

Missed the first of the series?  Replay Webinar #1 now! Click here.

NEW! Exhibitor Education Discount Coupon Program
Participate in at least 3 of the SEMI produced Exhibitor Educations sessions, and qualify to receive coupons for products and services from our partner SEMICON West vendors.  Whether you join live or watch the replays, enjoy discounts valued at over 20% and enhance your SEMICON West experience. Click here to see samples coupons.

*Partnering vendors include: The Chase Group, Exhibit Plant & Floral Co., Convention Photo by Joe Orlando, Inc., Competitive Edge, ExpoLists Inc., Freeman Exhibitor Services, J&D Plumbing, Inc., BDMetrics (Smartbooth) and Convention Data Services.

Targeted Move–In Schedule – New Last In/First Out Move–in times
Please take notice of the new LIFO times to assist in your pre show planning. LIFO's are indicated with an *asterisk on the floor plans below. Exhibitors shipping directly to Moscone Center should ensure that freight does not arrive before your targeted move in date and time indicated in the color coded plans below.

North Hall, South Hall, Gateway Hall, West Hall – Level 1, West Hall – Level 2

If you have any questions or concerns with your targeted move in date, please contact Bobby Stout at Freeman, tel: 1.214.445.1198 or email: bobby.stout@freemanco.com.

Exhibitor Housing Open
Exhibitor Housing requests are still being accepted, but don't wait much longer. With attendee housing opening at the end of the month, hotels will be filling quickly.  The Hotel List, Hotel Map, Exhibitor Housing Instructions, Exhibitor Housing Form and Hotel Meeting Space Form are all available by visiting the SEMICON West 2008 Housing website. 

To contact SEMICON West Housing, email: SEMI2007Housing@cmrus.com / tel: 1.800.421.2499 / Intl: 1.415.979.2287.

100% of Booth Fees Due
Final invoices will be mailed later this month for the final booth space payment. As a reminder the full payment is due by March 10, 2008.