Exhibitor Manual

Dear IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Exhibitor:

Through an extensive consultation process with members of the design, architectural, business and facility management communities, we are pleased to announce many new and exciting initiatives for IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2006. Some of this year’s main developments are:

Sustainability by Design
The theme for the 2006 show is sustainability and we are pleased to offer the following “green” programming in order to accelerate market transformation and client education on this timely subject.

• Launching of LEED for Commercial Interiors in Canada by CaGBC
• Sustainable Condo Feature Exhibit designed by Busby Perkins & Will Architects.
• Highlighting “green” accredited products and exhibitors throughout the show floor and in the show guide.
• Greening of IIDEX - IIDEX is launching a three year initiative to create Canada’s 1st GREEN trade show.
• Learning - Working with over 25 professional associations, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada will be significantly increasing our CEU accredited seminar stream to over 50 seminars

Exhibitor Orientation Tour and Sustainable Sales Seminar,
August 9; 8:30am - 10:00am
On Wednesday August 9th, 8:30am - 10:00am, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is pleased to host our annual exhibitor orientation at the newly renamed Direct Energy Centre (formerly the National Trade Centre). The orientation will provide you with important information on the building layout, move in/move out tips as well a chance to meet key Direct Energy Centre personnel. At the same time we will be offering exhibitors a unique sales educational experience, Joe Pettipas, ARIDO of HOK Canada will be presenting a seminar, “Put Your Green Products in the Hands of the Design Community”. Learn what the Interior Designer needs to help ‘sell’ your sustainable products to the end user.  Discover what makes clients choose sustainable products, how those choices improve corporate image and how to translate that into the bottom line. Joseph Pettipas, ARIDO, IDC, ASID, IIDA, ISP, LEED AP, is the vice president and practice leader for hospitality and retail at HOK Canada. With well over two decades of experience, he has a deep understanding of the challenges faced today within the corporate, hospitality, retail and marketing areas of the built environment, and was also President of ARIDO in 1993, 1994 and 2003.

SCHEDULE
8:30AM - 8:45AM     Coffee/Networking - Presentation Theatre
8:45AM - 9:30AM     Sustainable Sales Seminar by Joseph Pettipas - Presentation Theatre
9:30AM - 10:00AM    Walk-through Orientation Tour

Free Parking
Exhibitors attending the Orientation Tour and Sustainable Sales Seminar are welcome to park their vehicles free of charge in lot D, adjacent to the Automotive Building.

Please before Thursday, August 3rd with the names from your company who will attend to Jennifer Ledingham at or 416-960-4502

NEW Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for 2006
All IIDEX/NeoCon Canada participants are reminded that workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility and that all personnel involved with move-in and/or move-out must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Please refer to the Booth Design Rules & Regulations section of the exhibitor kit for important information regarding exhibitor responsibilities as they relate to this Act.

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Innovation Awards for Product and Booth Design
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to garner extra attention at the show, increase your profile in the media and ensure your position as an industry leader. To apply, please refer to the Award Entry and Press Info section of the exhibitor manual.

ARIDO Awards of Excellence Celebration and Dinner – Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM in the adjoining Heritage Court – Direct Energy Centre.  Esteemed Events, one of Toronto’s top special events planners, has been hired to work with ARIDO and IIDEX to create a unique event which celebrates design excellence at a formal sit down dinner for 1000 hosted by Craig Kielburger of Free the Children International.

Free Registration: To encourage early registration, there will be free online registration until September 15 and admission will be $25 after that date. A post-card invitation has been included with your hard copy of the exhibitor manual. Please distribute this invitation through your mailings as well as in your office or showroom by placing them in the display holder we have provided. If you would like additional bundles, please contact Lucy Ataide at 416-960-4519 or via e-mail at . We’ll also make available a digital version that you can use for e-mail promotions.

The information contained in this Exhibitor Manual is essential to your company’s participation and requires your prompt attention. Once again, our operations team in Toronto has the answers on everything to do with show services and move-in. Our whole team is committed to making your experience as profitable and enjoyable as possible and we look forward to working with you on an exciting 22nd edition of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.