2010 SDDC Training Symposium

Industry/Exhibitor Registration
All Exhibitors are required to register. The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Training Symposium registration fee is $250 if registered by February 8, 2010. Registration after February 8 incurs a $50 late fee.

Government Exhibitors are expected to fully participate in the symposium and pay the registration fee.

Industry booth representatives who do not participate in any of the professional programs, attend any of the meetings or attend any of the food and beverage functions are exempt from the registration fee. However, their presence at the Symposium is limited to the exhibit hall only. This policy will be strictly enforced.

To fully maximize the value of the SDDC Training Symposium to industry exhibitors, full paid registration and participation in the professional program is highly recommended.

The attendee registration fee includes:

• Welcome Social on Monday, March 8, 2010
• Seated Breakfast with Speaker on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
• Symposium Banquet on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
• Refreshment Breaks
• Admission to General Sessions
• Motivational Speaker
• Service Tack-On Sessions
• Functional Breakout Training Sessions
• Admission to Exhibit Hall
• Name Identification Badge and all Symposium Materials

When you register to attend the SDDC Training Symposium, you will be asked to enter your credit card for payment.  Your credit card will not be charged until February 22, 2010.  On February 22, all credit card transactions will be processed. Credit cards should be activated and ready to accept the registration fee transaction on February 22.

Confirmations
Confirmation of Symposium Registration will be sent via e-mail IMMEDIATELY. Please provide an accurate e-mail address during registration to ensure that you receive a confirmation.

Exhibitor Information
The 2010 SDDC Training Symposium is an exceptional opportunity to showcase the most advanced products and services that both government agencies and the transportation industry has to offer all CONUS government transportation, travel, distribution and logistics personnel and others from around the world.

Government Exhibitors
Government and Military organizations interested in exhibiting in the Government section of the Exhibit Hall should click on the link below and fill out the Government booth request form. As soon as it is processed, you will receive additional information from Mitch Chandran, SDDC. Mr. Chandran may be reached via email: mitch.chandran@us.army.mil OR phone: 618-220-5704

Government Hotel Reservations
To make your hotel reservation at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis at the Government Attendee rate of $140.00  plus tax per night, click on the link below. Credit Cards are required to hold reservations and will be charged upon checkout. Confirmation of your hotel reservation will be sent via e-mail IMMEDIATELY.  You will receive a Hotel Reservation Confirmation directly from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Industry Exhibitors
Standard single booths are 10' wide x 8 deep' and the cost is the same as last year - $1995.00.  Junior booths are approximately 6x6' and start at $1395.  Six foot wide tabletop displays are $595 for first-time exhibitors. Larger custom booths and Premium locations are available as well as space for cars, trucks and equipment in the adjacent outside covered display area.

Two special expo features started in 2009 will be expanded for the 2010 Symposium - the special Education/Career Development/Job Fair Pavilion and a Hospitality Industry Pavilion. Contact NDTA for details.

Note that the exhibitor fee for space rental in the exhibit hall does not include registration fees or admittance to any other symposium functions. Exhibitors will receive Expo Only Badges for their booth representatives, allowing access only to the exhibit hall for set-up, tear down and show days.  Exhibitors are encouraged to purchase a full symposium registration to maximize their educational and Networking potential at the SDDC Symposium.

Please visit NDTA's website at www.ndtahq.com/events_sddc_symp.htm to view the interactive booth floor plan. To receive more Expo information, contact Denny Edwards at NDTA: 703-751-5011 or denny@ndtahq.com

Industry Hotel Reservations
To make your hotel reservation at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, click on the link below. The Industry/Exhibitor rate is $170.00 plus tax per night. Credit Cards are required to hold reservations and will be charged upon checkout. Government contractors are considered to be industry attendees. Confirmation of your hotel reservation will be sent via e-mail IMMEDIATELY.  You will receive a Hotel Reservation Confirmation directly from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Tax Exempt Process For Hotel Rooms
The City of Atlanta and Fulton County Policies are quite rigorous and do not provide Tax Exempt Status for Symposium Attendees.

Badges and Admittance
The official 2010 SDDC Training Symposium name badge will be issued to all full registrant attendees at the Symposium Registration Area. This badge must be worn on-site at all times and is needed for admittance to all symposium activities including general sessions, functional breakouts, Tack-On sessions, exhibit hall and all food functions.

Guest Tickets for these events may be purchased on-site.
Welcome Social - $60.00
March 10 Breakfast - $35.00
March 10 Symposium Banquet - $75.00
Tack-On Sessions (if you are not a symposium registrant) - $40.00/day
Exhibit Hall - $40.00/day

On-Site Registration Desk Schedule
On-site registration for the 2010 Symposium is open during the following hours:

Registration Cancellation Policy
Attendees must cancel their registration via the SDDC Training Symposium web site on or before February 8, 2010, at help@sddcsymposium.org , in order to receive a full refund. All registration cancellations received after February 8, 2010 will be non-refundable. Cancellations via the web are required to ensure each attendee has written documentation of registration cancellation for their own protection.

Substitution of an un-registered attendee for one who is registered, but unable to attend, is accepted at any time with no penalty, as long as the substitution (name change) takes place at the same time as the cancellation.

Exhibitor Agenda
The Exhibit Hall at the 2010 Training Symposium will be open per the following schedule:

• Monday, March 8, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Exhibitor Set-Up (Exhibitors Only)
• Tuesday, March 9, 8:00am - 10:00am
• Exhibitor Set-Up (Exhibitors Only)
• Tuesday, March 9, 11:30am - 1:30pm
• Exhibit Hall Open
• Tuesday, March 9, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Exhibit Hall Open
• Wednesday, March 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm
• Exhibit Hall Open
• Wednesday, March 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
• Exhibitor Tear Down (Exhibitors Only)
• Thursday, March 11, 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Exhibitor Tear Down (Exhibitors Only)

Exhibit hall hours will be firmly adhered to.

Security
SDDC will provide security for the exhibit hall (not individual booths), although we strongly recommend that personal items or items of value be secured during non-show hours. SDDC, NDTA, A-S-K Associates, Geo. Fern, Inc. or the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel will not accept liability for loss or damage of personal items. All exhibitors are encouraged to carry their own loss and damage insurance.

Hospitality Suites
SDDC does not approve of hospitality suites in any form at the 2010 SDDC Training Symposium.

Special Needs
The 2010 SDDC Training Symposium team will be happy to assist with any special needs (dietary, hearing, wheelchair, etc). Special needs should be indicated during the registration process or by calling 1-800-315-4333 no later than February 8, 2010.

2010 SDDC Training Symposium
March 8 - 10, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia