Southern Exposure 2012 FAQ’S
What are the available registration packages for Southern Exposure 2012?
- Exhibitor
- Non Exhibitor Attendee (this registration is available for those companies/organizations that do not wish to exhibit or were unable to obtain exhibit space due to availability).
- Retailer (complimentary registration for all retail supermarket executives).
- Foodservice (complimentary for all foodservice distributors, restaurant operators). This registration classification is not intended for companies who sell produce to foodservice distributors. If you grow or ship produce your registration must be as an exhibitor or non exhibitor attendee.
Is it possible to register on site during the conference?
No. All attendees for Southern Exposure 2012 must register in advance by January 30, 2012. We do not accept any walk up registrations. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please do not plan on showing up without pre registering.
No. All attendees for Southern Exposure 2012 must register in advance by January 30, 2012. We do not accept any walk up registrations. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please do not plan on showing up without pre registering.
I am a grower/shipper and I prefer not to exhibit but I would like to attend Southern Exposure 2012. Is this possible?
The only non exhibitor registrations are for retailers, (supermarket produce VP’s, category managers, buyers, etc.) and foodservice executives.
The only non exhibitor registrations are for retailers, (supermarket produce VP’s, category managers, buyers, etc.) and foodservice executives.
If you wish to attend and are not one of the above you must exhibit or you can choose to pay the appropriate non-exhibitor registration ($2295.00 for SPC members and $2695.00 for non members prior to January 30, 2012.
The registration fee is the same for one or for the maximum of four associates. This policy is in place in all fairness to our exhibitors who have paid the exhibitor fee. We do not wish to increase traffic on the trade show floor by filling it with the competitors of those who paid to exhibit. Our goal is to ensure our exhibitors that the majority on the trade show floor are retail and foodservice executives who make the buying decisions for their respective companies.
If you were unable to obtain exhibit space due to non availability or because you simply have chosen not to exhibit we welcome you to attend as non exhibitor attendee. We do carefully monitor the number of non exhibitor attendee registrations and will close the registration should the number exceed what we feel is manageable.
If you were unable to obtain exhibit space due to non availability or because you simply have chosen not to exhibit we welcome you to attend as non exhibitor attendee. We do carefully monitor the number of non exhibitor attendee registrations and will close the registration should the number exceed what we feel is manageable.
The non exhibitor registration fee entitles four associates to attend the expo and the educational workshops. Tickets can be purchased for the Friday evening Gala Opening Party,Saturday Keynote Luncheon and the Closing/Farewell Reception.
As an exhibitor who can attend Southern Exposure and be in my booth during the expo?
Please note that all booth personnel must be employed by the exhibiting company or organization. There are no exceptions to this rule. For example, XYZ Company is a grower or shipper and they have registered to exhibit. XYZ also has several growers who pack product for them under the XYZ label. The growers who pack for XYZ are not employees of XYZ.
Therefore, if they wish to attend Southern Exposure they must exhibit or they can choose to pay the non exhibitor attendee registration fee and not exhibit. This policy is in all fairness to those growers, shippers and organizations that have paid to exhibit.
Please note that all booth personnel must be employed by the exhibiting company or organization. There are no exceptions to this rule. For example, XYZ Company is a grower or shipper and they have registered to exhibit. XYZ also has several growers who pack product for them under the XYZ label. The growers who pack for XYZ are not employees of XYZ.
Therefore, if they wish to attend Southern Exposure they must exhibit or they can choose to pay the non exhibitor attendee registration fee and not exhibit. This policy is in all fairness to those growers, shippers and organizations that have paid to exhibit.
As an exhibitor, in addition to my booth space what else does my registration fee include?
The exhibitor registration fee entitles each exhibitor to have four associates attend the expo and the educational workshops.
The exhibitor registration fee entitles each exhibitor to have four associates attend the expo and the educational workshops.
Tickets can be purchased for the Friday evening Gala Opening Party, Saturday Keynote Luncheon and the Closing/Farewell reception. If you would like to attend the Friday evening opening gala party ,the keynote luncheon or the closing/farewell reception tickets can be purchased in advance during the registration process.
If you would like to participate in the golf tournament you can register and pay the appropriate registration fees online as well. Your booth space includes carpet, a six foot draped table, two chairs and a waste receptacle. Electric service is not included but can be ordered. This information is included in the AGS Expo Services exhibitor packet.
If you would like to participate in the golf tournament you can register and pay the appropriate registration fees online as well. Your booth space includes carpet, a six foot draped table, two chairs and a waste receptacle. Electric service is not included but can be ordered. This information is included in the AGS Expo Services exhibitor packet.
If I have any additional associates attending over the four mentioned above what is the cost for additional associates to attend Southern Exposure 2011.
The cost for each additional associate for registered exhibitors is $595.00 (SPC members) who registers prior to January 1, 2011. This registration includes admission to the expo and the educational workshops. Tickets can be purchased for the Friday evening Gala Opening Party,the Saturday Keynote Luncheon and the Closing/Farewell Reception. The maximum number of additional associate registrations for an exhibitor is four. There are no exceptions to this policy.
The cost for each additional associate for registered exhibitors is $595.00 (SPC members) who registers prior to January 1, 2011. This registration includes admission to the expo and the educational workshops. Tickets can be purchased for the Friday evening Gala Opening Party,the Saturday Keynote Luncheon and the Closing/Farewell Reception. The maximum number of additional associate registrations for an exhibitor is four. There are no exceptions to this policy.
What about golf?
The golf registration is $1000.00 per foursome or $275.00 per person and includes lunch and the awards dinner. Please register on line. We always have a wait list. Register early. The golf tournament is for our registered conference attendees. It is not open to the general public.
The golf registration is $1000.00 per foursome or $275.00 per person and includes lunch and the awards dinner. Please register on line. We always have a wait list. Register early. The golf tournament is for our registered conference attendees. It is not open to the general public.
As a retailer (supermarket produce VP/Director, category manager, buyer, etc.), or a foodservice distributor/buyer and/or restaurant buyer what is my cost to attend the conference and exposition?
All SPC retail and foodservice members and those special invitees (retail and foodservice distributors) who have pre-registered can attend the all events at the conference and exposition at no charge. Simply complete the retail or foodservice registration .
All SPC retail and foodservice members and those special invitees (retail and foodservice distributors) who have pre-registered can attend the all events at the conference and exposition at no charge. Simply complete the retail or foodservice registration .
How do I ship any booth fixtures/display cases for Southern Exposure 2012?
AGS Expo Services will be handling the exposition services this year. You will receive an email from AGS with instructions on how to access the exhibitors service kit approximately 30-45 days prior to the conference. The AGS Exhibitor Kit will also be available on line via our website.
AGS Expo Services will be handling the exposition services this year. You will receive an email from AGS with instructions on how to access the exhibitors service kit approximately 30-45 days prior to the conference. The AGS Exhibitor Kit will also be available on line via our website.
How do I ship my fresh produce items for Southern Exposure 2012?
DiMare Fresh Tampa will be receiving all exhibitors fresh produce items for Southern Exposure 2012. Please be sure to follow the instructions in the AGS Exhibitor Kit and to complete the necessary shipping forms. The instructions and the shipping form will also be available on our website.
When will I receive my name badges?
Your registration packet with your badges and tickets are to be picked up at the registration desk in the Tampa Convention Center. Desk hours are on the conference schedule.
Your registration packet with your badges and tickets are to be picked up at the registration desk in the Tampa Convention Center. Desk hours are on the conference schedule.
I am a broker. What are my options on attending Southern Exposure 2012?
Retail and foodservice brokers are to register as non exhibitor attendees or if they wish they can register as an associate in one of their principal’s booths. The Blue Book will be used to determine broker classifications.
Retail and foodservice brokers are to register as non exhibitor attendees or if they wish they can register as an associate in one of their principal’s booths. The Blue Book will be used to determine broker classifications.
What is the policy on cancellations and refunds?
We are unable to provide any refunds for cancellations received after January 30, 2012. This is for all registration classifications including golf tournament registrations. All refunds will be paid by check.
We are unable to provide any refunds for cancellations received after January 30, 2012. This is for all registration classifications including golf tournament registrations. All refunds will be paid by check.
