• Diversity Exposition Schedule
• Exhibit Information
• 2006 Conference Demographics
• Exhibitor Schedule
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Download an Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
• Download an Exhibitor Contract (PDF)
• 2007 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan and Exhibitor List


Explore the Diversity Exposition, where you can meet one-on-one with representatives from leading organizations that provide diversity-related products, services and resources. The Diversity Exposition will feature companies and organizations with expertise in:

• Educational resources
  
• Book Publishing
  
• Diversity Management
  
• Recruiting/staffing resources
  
• Training resources (topics include The Aging Workforce, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Health Care, Sexual Orientation, Ethnicity, Multiculturalism, Disabilities, Quality Culture Change, and much more!).

DIVERSITY EXPOSITION SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 18, 2007
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Grand Opening and Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Friday, October 19, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open and Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reception in the Exhibit Hall

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EXHIBIT INFORMATION

Conference Dates: October 18-20, 2007
Exposition Dates: October 18-19, 2007

Exhibit Location:
Franklin Hall B
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibit Size: 8' x 10'
Exhibit Cost: $1,300 (Note: Full payment must accompany application and contract for exhibit space.)

Included in your rental fee:
• One complimentary full conference exhibitor registration
• Two booth personnel registrations (access to the exhibit hall only)
• Exclusive exhibit hall hours
• Complimentary lunches, receptions & networking opportunities in the exhibit hall
• 24-hour perimeter exhibit hall security

Booth Assignment: Exhibit space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Booth assignments will not be made unless contracts are accompanied by the full deposit required.

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2006 CONFERENCE DEMOGRAPHICS

Company Size
Less than 100 = 6%
100-499 = 11%
500-999 = 9%
1,000-2,499 = 9%
2,500-4,999 = 9%
5,000-9,999 = 9%
10,000+ = 24%
No Information = 24%

Title
President, CEO, Chairman = 2%
Vice President = 7%
Director = 18%
Manager/Supervisor = 27%
Specialist = 10%
Administrator = 3%
Consultant = 5%
Other = 11%
No Information = 18%

Job Function
HR Generalist = 19%
Employment/Recruitment = 6%
Diversity = 10%
EEO/Affirmative Action = 3%
Organizational Development = 1%
Employee Relations = 2%
Administrative = 2%
Training/Development = 3%
Consultant = 1%
Other = 6% (Legal, Compensation, Labor/Industrial Relations, Safety, Security, Employee Assistance Programs, Communications, HRIS, Research, Benefits)
No Information = 47%

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EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
(subject to change)

Thursday, October 18, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Move in (All exhibits must be setup by 3:00 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration Open

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Grand Opening & Reception at the Diversity Exposition


Friday, October 19, 2007
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration Open

11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open (Lunch in the Exhibit Hall)

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closed (opportunity for full conference exhibitor to attend sessions)

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open (Reception in Exhibit Hall)

6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closes

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out (Note: Teardown/Dismantle begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19 and must be completed by 10:00 p.m.)


Questions about Exhibiting?
Contact Dennis Rugbart at drugbart@shrm.org or (703) 535-6112 or Rebecca Orens at rorens@shrm.org or (703) 535-6353.

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SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PLATINUM - $10,000 (each)

Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker Marlee Matlin
Thursday, October 18, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

General Session featuring Grace Odums
Friday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

General Session featuring Jai Rodriguez
Friday, October 19, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Session featuring Chris Gardner
Saturday, October 20, 10:45 a.m. - Noon

INCLUDED IN YOUR PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP:
• Five complimentary full conference registrations for staff members.
• One pre- and post-conference mailing list.
• One complimentary registration bag insert.
• Logo recognition in the Conference Program and Exhibitor Directory.
• Fifty percent discount on one exhibit hall booth (8’ x 10’).
• Custom signage during your event.
• Logo recognition during the general sessions.
• Sponsor ribbons.

Note: SHRM will be responsible for all planning, productions, and on-site supervision of all sponsored events.


GOLD - $7,500 (each)

Registration Bags (SOLD)
All full conference and one-day registrants receive a registration bag with your company’s logo prominently displayed.

Badges and Lanyards (SOLD)
All conference registrants receive a badge and lanyard. The badges (on the back) will have your company’s logo (in black and white) and information about the upcoming Workplace Diversity Conference. The lanyard will display your name and the conference name.

Conference Program and Exhibitor Directory
Includes one full page of advertising.

Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall (SOLD)
Thursday, October 18, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Friday, October 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

INCLUDED IN YOUR GOLD SPONSORSHIP:
• One complimentary full conference registration for a staff member.
• One complimentary full conference registration for a client.
|• One pre- and post-conference mailing list.
• One complimentary registration bag insert.
• Logo recognition in the Conference Program and Exhibitor Directory.
• Custom signage during your event.
• Recognition during the general sessions.
• Sponsor ribbons.

Note: SHRM will be responsible for all planning, productions, and on-site supervision of all sponsored events.


SILVER - $5,000 each

Diversity Doctor Networking Breakfast
Friday, October 19, 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Reception in the Exhibit Hall (SOLD)
Friday, October 19, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Continental Breakfast
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

INCLUDED IN YOUR SILVER SPONSORSHIP:
• One complimentary full conference registration for a staff member.
• One pre-conference mailing list.
• Recognition in the Conference Program and Exhibitor Directory.
• Recognition during the general sessions.
• Custom signage during your event.
• Sponsor ribbons.

Note: SHRM will be responsible for all planning, productions, and on-site supervision of all sponsored events.


BRONZE - $2,500 each

Refreshment Break (SOLD)
Thursday, October 18, 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Refreshment Break (SOLD)
Friday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

INCLUDED IN YOUR BRONZE SPONSORSHIP:
• One complimentary full conference registration for a staff member
• One pre-conference mailing list.
• Recognition in the Conference Program and Exhibitor Directory.
• Custom signage during your event.
• Recognition during the general sessions.
• Sponsor ribbons.

Hotel Room Drops
Hotel room drops are available on a first come, first served basis to SHRM exhibitors at the conference hotel. Please contact Rebecca Orens at rorens@shrm.org for more information on logistics and availability. Hotel room drops do not include sponsor benefits.
• Wednesday, October 17 - $1,000 + hotel fees
• Thursday, October 18 $ - 1,000 + hotel fees (SOLD)

Note: SHRM will be responsible for all planning, productions, and on-site supervision of all sponsored events.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Dennis Rugbart, Senior Logistics Coordinator at drugbart@shrm.org or (703) 535-6112 or Rebecca Orens, Exhibits Coordinator, at rorens@shrm.org or (703) 535-6353.

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