• Diversity Exposition Schedule
• Exhibit Information
• 2007 Conference Demographics
• Exhibitor Schedule
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Download an Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
• Download an Exhibitor Contract (PDF)
• 2008 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan and Exhibitor List

• 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

Monday, October 27, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Opening & Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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 27-29, 2008
Exposition Dates: October 27-28, 2008

Exhibit Location:
Imperial Ballroom
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303

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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2007 CONFERENCE DEMOGRAPHICS

Company Size
Less than 100 = 8%
100-499 = 11%
500-999 = 8%
1,000-2,499 = 12%
2,500-4,999 = 8%
5,000-9,999 = 10%
10,000+ = 24%
No Information = 19%

Title
President, CEO, Chairman = 2%
Vice President = 6%
Director = 19%
Manager/Supervisor = 28%
Specialist = 10%
Administrator = 3%
Consultant = 4%
Other = 12%
No Information = 16%

Job Function
HR Generalist = 23%
Employment/Recruitment = 8%
Diversity = 10%
EEO/Affirmative Action = 3%
Organizational Develop.m.ent = 3%
Employee Relations = 3%
Administrative = 2%
Training/Develop.m.ent = 2%
Consultant = 2%
Other = 9% (Legal, Compensation, Labor/Industrial Relations, Safety, Security, Employee Assistance Programs, Communications, HRIS, Research, Benefits)
No Information = 35%

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EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE
(subject to change)

Monday, October 27
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Move in (All exhibits must be setup by 3:00 p.m.)

7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration Open

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Opening & Reception at the Diversity Exposition


Tuesday, October 28
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration Open

11:00 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 Tuesday, October 28 and must be completed by 10:00 p.m.


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

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SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PLATINUM - $10,000 (each)

Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker Lisa Ling
Monday, October 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

General Session featuring Frans Johansson
Tuesday, October 28, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Session featuring Bill Strickland
Wednesday, October 29, 10:45 a.m. - Noon

INCLUDED IN YOUR PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP:
• Five complimentary full conference registrations.
• 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 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
Monday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

INCLUDED IN YOUR GOLD SPONSORSHIP:
• Three complimentary full conference registrations.
• 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

Table Topic Networking Breakfast - SOLD

Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, October 28, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Continental Breakfast
Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

INCLUDED IN YOUR SILVER SPONSORSHIP:
• Two complimentary full conference registrations.
• 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
Monday, October 27, 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
or
Tuesday, October 28, 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Conference Orientation Coffee Break
Monday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Meet to Eat Reservations Desk - SOLD
Sponsor the desk that encourages attendees to network while enjoying the food and fun of Atlanta.

INCLUDED IN YOUR BRONZE SPONSORSHIP:
• One complimentary full conference registration.
• 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.

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

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

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