See also: • Exhibit Information • Conference Demographics • Exposition Schedule • Exhibitor Contact Information • Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities • 2008 Exhibitor Contract • 2008 Exhibitor Prospectus • 2008 Exhibitor Service Kit (not available at this time) • 2008 Global Forum Conference List of Exhibitors & Online Floor Plan The SHRM Global Exposition is the premier trade show for global HR professionals to discuss current challenges and new ideas with industry experts. Exhibiting gives you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the more than 500 decision makers in the global HR industry. Some of the following areas of expertise will be featured in the exposition: • Worldwide relocation • International banking • Language training • Corporate culture audits • Medical and emergency support services Exhibit Information We are expecting approximately 650 attendees, not including exhibitor personnel, and 70 exhibiting companies. Below is all the information that you need to become an exhibitor and necessary information to start planning for the show. Conference Dates: March 31- April 2, 2008 Exposition Dates: March 31 - April 1, 2008 Exhibit Location: Back Bay Exhibit Hall & Conference Center Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts Exhibit Size: 8' x 10' (80 square feet) Exhibit Cost: $1,650 Full payment ($1,650) is required for each 8' x 10' booth space rented. All requests for cancellations must be in writing. Fifty percent of the total booth cost will be refunded for all cancellations received before January 18, 2008. No requests for refunds will be granted after January 18, 2008. Included with each exhibit booth: • An 8' tall back drape and a 3' high side rail. • 7" x 44" one-line ID sign. • One complimentary full conference exhibitor registration (access to keynote speaker, concurrent sessions, etc.). • Two booth personnel registrations (access to the exhibit hall only). • Exclusive exhibit hall hours. • Complimentary lunches, receptions and networking opportunities in the exhibit hall. • 24-hour exhibit hall perimeter security. • Company listing and 50-word description in Exhibit Directory (subject to print deadlines). • 50 complimentary Exhibit Hall passes to invite your customers and prospects. Booth Assignment: Exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All contracts for exhibit space will be dated and assigned in the order received. Booth assignments will not be made unless accompanied by the full payment. [ Return to top ] Conference Demographics (based on the 2007 Global Forum Conference) Company Size Less than 100 = 13% 100-499 = 18% 500-999 = 6% 1,000-2,499 = 8% 2,500-4,999 = 7 5,000-9,999 = 8% 10,000+ = 24% No Information = 16% Department Size Less than 10 = 32% 10-24 = 18% 25-49 = 10% 50-99 = 6% 100+ = 7% No Information = 28% Title President, CEO, Chairman = 5% Vice President = 15% Director = 26% Manager/Supervisor = 25% Specialist = 3% Representative = 2% Consultant = 4% Legal Counsel = 1% Other = 6% No Information = 13% Job Function HR Generalist = 24% International HRM = 14% Employment/Recruitment = 3% Benefits = 1% Organizational Development = 2% Employee Relations = 2% Administrative = 1% Training/Development = 2% Consultant = 6% Other = 11% (Compensation, Labor/Industrial Relations, Legal, Safety, Security, Employee Assistance Programs, Communications, EEO/Affirmative Action, HRIS, Research, Consultant, and Diversity) No Information = 34% [ Return to top ] Exhibit Hall Event Schedule (subject to change) Sunday, March 30 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Registration & Move-in Monday, March 31 8:00 a.m. - Noon Exhibitor Move-in (All exhibits must be set by Noon) 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Registration 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grand Opening and Reception in the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, April 1 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Registration 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closed—Your opportunity to attend sessions 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open/Reception in the Exhibit Hall Note: Exhibitors can begin tear-down at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 and must be completed by 10:00 p.m. Dedicated time and special events have been planned into the exhibit hall hours. This is guaranteed networking time for exhibitors and attendees. We consider all exhibitors to be an essential part of this conference and we invite them to fully participate in the conference. [ Return to top ] Global Forum Exhibitor Contact Information 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. [ Return to top ] Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities Position your company ahead of the competition with the perfect promotion to complement your company's marketing plan. Partner with SHRM and gain exclusive exposure to top human resource professionals during the conference. GOLD SPONSOR - $12,500 each Badges and Lanyards Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall Monday, March 31, 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Tuesday, April 1, Noon - 1:15 p.m. Tuesday Night Party (2 sponsorships available) Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Registration Bags All full conference and one-day registrants receive a registration bag with your company logo prominently displayed. Conference Program & Exhibit Directory (Includes one full-page advertisement) Closing Reception in the Exhibit Hall & Prize Drawing Tuesday, April 1, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Included in your Gold Sponsorship: • Three complimentary full conference registrations for staff members. • One complimentary pre- and post conference mailing list. • One complimentary registration bag insert. • Custom sponsorship signage. • Custom imprinted logo napkins (food functions only). • Logo recognition on the SHRM Global Conference & Exposition Web Site. • Logo recognition in the On-Site Conference Program & Exhibit Directory. • Recognition during the General Sessions. • Sponsor ribbons. SILVER SPONSOR - $8,500 each Companion Notebook One full page of two-color advertising (Cover IV). Distributed to every full conference registrant, this companion notebook is provided for additional note-taking during the conference. NEW! Printing Stations for Conference Session Handouts Help improve attendees' session experience by sponsoring a station that allows attendees to print the conference session handouts. Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the station as well as on the screensavers of each monitor. (Note: These are not internet access stations.) Table Topic Networking Continental Breakfast Tuesday, April 1, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Wednesday, April 2, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Included in your Silver Sponsorship: • Two complimentary full conference registrations for a staff member. • One complimentary pre-conference mailing list. • One complimentary registration bag insert. • Custom sponsorship signage. • Custom imprinted logo napkins (food functions only). • Name recognition on the SHRM Global Conference & Exposition Web Site. • Name recognition in the On-Site Conference Program & Exhibit Directory. • Name Recognition during the General Sessions. • Sponsor ribbons. BRONZE SPONSOR - $5,000 each Refreshment Breaks (Please note: refreshment breaks are not in the exhibit hall.) • Monday, March 31, 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday, April 1 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Included in your Bronze Sponsorship: • One complimentary full conference registration for a staff member. • Complimentary pre-conference mailing list. • Custom sponsorship signage. • Custom imprinted logo napkins (food functions only). • Name recognition on the SHRM Global Conference & Exposition Web Site. • Name recognition in the On-Site Conference Program & Exhibit Directory. • Recognition during the General Sessions. • Sponsor ribbons. Note: SHRM is responsible for all planning productions and on-site supervision of all sponsored events. Table Topic Luncheon Discussions Exhibitors are encouraged to lead a table topic discussion during the continental breakfast on Tuesday, April 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. These discussions are to be informal, yet provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and network. Topic leaders will be asked to facilitate introductions, give a brief overview and initiate discussions. Tables are limited and topics are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some recommended topics, or you may submit your own. • International Compensation and Benefits • Relocation Issues • Expatriate Issues • International Recruiting • International Employee/Labor Relations • Taxes/Economic Issues Table topic registration forms will be available in the exhibitor service kit (to be mailed in January 2008). Please complete the form and fax it to Dennis Rugbart at (703) 535-6477 or send the information via e-mail to drugbart@shrm.org. Please submit in writing a brief description of your topic and the name of the moderator. Only exhibitors will be permitted to lead table topic discussions. Contact Dennis Rugbart at (703) 535-6112 with any questions. Questions about Sponsorships? Contact Dennis Rugbart at drugbart@shrm.org or (703) 535-6112 or Rebecca Orens at rorens@shrm.org or (703) 535-6353. [ Return to top ] Copyright © Society for Human Resource Management 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 U.S.A. 1.800.283.SHRM (U.S. only) +1.703.548.3440 TTY/TDD: +1.703.548.6999 FAX: +1.703.535.6490 E-mail: shrm@shrm.org www.shrm.org