Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

In today’s economy, it is easy to forget about looking ahead to implementing state-of-the-art technology and instead focus on “just getting by.” However, continual improvements in technology provide the backbone in processes and systems to increase efficiency and provide protection from the vulnerabilities caused by antiquated methods. Technological advances affect all aspects of irrigation and water system operations, from engineering, planning and finance, to system operations and environmental protection. This Conference will provide a forum for presentation and discussion of advancements in technology, and demonstrate its application to all areas of irrigation and water resource system planning, engineering, operation and maintenance.

The Conference will incorporate a one-day session dedicated to implementation of SCADA systems. This session is designed to continue exchange of ideas and information regarding state-of-the-art SCADA systems, building upon previous USCID conferences on this subject. In addition to presentation of current research and applications, representatives from private sector suppliers of irrigation equipment, sensors, SCADA hardware and software, and related technologies will be present at the conference to discuss the latest advances in equipment.

Conference information and Technical Program.

Who Should Exhibit?

Companies providing goods and services related to irrigation, drainage and water resources; water management; water operations and delivery; water conservation; and environmental issues are invited to exhibit.

Exhibition Information and Schedule

The exhibition will open with a reception on Tuesday evening, September 28, and will continue through the Wednesday afternoon coffee break. Opportunities to meet with exhibitors will be offered during the opening reception; and continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks and a buffet lunch on Wednesday. During a Meet the Exhibitors Session on Tuesday afternoon, exhibitor staff will be introduced to the Conference participants and will be given an opportunity to summarize their products and services. The welcome reception in the exhibit hall will immediately follow the Meet the Exhibitors Session.

Exhibitor setup is Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Only 22 spaces are available. Confirmed booth assignments are shown on the floor plan. Booth assignments will be made in the order that the Reservation Form and payment are received. To be listed in the on-site program, exhibit reservations must be made by September 17.

Space will be available for freestanding displays and tabletop exhibits. The Exhibition Fee includes a ten-foot wide space with a table, two chairs and electricity. No signage or booth divders will be provided by USCID.

Exhibit tear down will begin at 3:30 p.m. on September 29 and must be completed by 5:30 p.m.

Exhibition Fee

The Exhibition Fee is $795 ($635 for USCID Corporate Members); the Exhibition Fee for Conference Sponsors is $645. The Exhibition Fee includes participation in all Conference activities, Tuesday through Friday, for one Exhibitor representative. Each representative will receive the Conference registration packet, which will include a list of Conference Participants and the Proceedings. Additional staff members from exhibiting firms are welcome to participate in Conference activities on Tuesday and Wednesday, but will be expected to pay the Exhibitor Staff Registration Fee of $300 per participant.

Corporate Members of USCID receive a 20 percent discount on the Exhibition Fee. Membership information.

Hotel Information

The Conference will be held at the Fort Collins Hilton. For hotel reservation information, refer to the Conference web page.

Sponsorship Opportunities

In addition to Exhibition opportunities, Sponsorships are available for Conference events and products. Sponsorships provide an excellent opportunity to market your organization to the water resources professionals who will attend the Conference.

Sponsorship Options:

Sponsorships Include:

• On-Site Program Recognition and listing on the Conference Program website
• "Thank You" Flier to be included in the Registration Packet given to each Conference Participant
• Signage to be displayed during sponsored events
  (Sponsor can provide signage or USCID will provide)
• Option — One Discounted Participant Registration, $545
• Option — One Exhibit Space with any Sponsorship, $645

Note — Sponsors of the Field Tours, Breaks, Lunches, Receptions and Dinners may have a representative attend the sponsored event at no additional cost. One sponsor representative wishing to participate in the full Conference may use the Discounted Participant Registration of $545; additional representatives will be expected to pay the Member registration fee of $595.

Pre-payment of Exhibits and Sponsorships is required to guarantee the exhibit space or your Sponsorship Selection.

Please note: as Sponsorships are assigned, the list of Sponsorship Options above will include the sponsoring company or organization. Sponsor names will also be added to the online Conference web page, providing additional "exposure" for our Sponsors.

Online Exhibit/Sponsorship Reservation Form