MBC Massachusetts Pavilion

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Located on the exhibit floor’s main center aisle, the MBC Massachusetts Pavilion will once again be one of the largest state pavilions on the show floor. 

In a sea of 2,200 10x10s Massachusetts Pavilion exhibitors won’t have to worry about being seen or found.  Massachusetts is internationally known as a leader in biotechnology research, development and commercialization.   The 2007 Massachusetts Pavilion had a huge presence and impact on the BIO 2007 show floor.  BIO 2008 attendees will be sure to seek out Pavilion exhibitors – we are the big fish in the pond!

 

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MBC Massachusetts Pavilion Highlights

Biotechnology is one of the major growth industries in the state, in the nation and around the world.  The MBC has created an opportunity for Massachusetts companies to leverage visibility and showcase offerings to the biotechnology industry.

• Unified Massachusetts theme featuring central pavilion structure, overhead signs and pavilion carpet.
• Individualized 10 x 10 booth spaces allowing exhibitors use of customized booth and branded structures.
• Both Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino have committed to attending BIO and having a presence in the pavilion.  Any announcements will most likely be made in the Massachusetts Pavilion, as they were in 2007.

Exhibitor Benefits –

• Inclusion in all MBC advance and on-site marketing materials.
• Logo and link on MBC website.
• Prominently featured in MBC Massachusetts Pavilion booklet
• Additional advance and follow up marketing in conjunction with the State of Massachusetts – It’s All Here campaign.
• Six Exhibit or Booth Personnel Badges for each 10’ x 10’.
• SmartBooth - Over 60% of attendees used myBIO in 2007 to help them find the companies, products, and services they were interested in on the show floor. Your SmartBooth link allows you to connect with the attendees before, during, and after the show.
• 50-word company description published in BIO’s show directory - The directory is distributed in convention bags at the event.
• Company Name listed on BIO’s official convention website - Your company name will be included on the official Exhibitor List and additionally will be available, with full contact information, on BIO’s interactive floor plan’s exhibitor list.
• Access to Online Invitations that allow you to invite key contacts and prospects to the event
• Use of the BIO International Convention exhibitor logo in your marketing materials.
• Exhibitor Letter - This monthly newsletter will include all information regarding new developments, deadlines, promotional opportunities, general information and any other pertinent information to you about the event.
• Pre-registered Media Attendee list.
• Access to the BIO Press Room and press kit distribution area.
• Shuttle Bus Service - Exhibitors are welcome to use the BIO Shuttle Bus System. For your convenience BIO offers a shuttle bus service between hotels and the convention center for all 4 days of the convention in the morning and afternoon.

Pricing –

$5,800 per 10’ x 10’ for MBC members
$6,200 per 10’ x 10’ for non-members

Exhibit space assignments are handled on a first come, first served basis.

Click here to download the Massachusetts Pavilion Exhibitor Agreement

Important Dates:

March 28, 2008	Exhibitor Hospitality Form Due
April 9, 2008	Last day for pavilion organizers (The MBC) to enter exhibitors into database for exhibitor list that appears in Final Program
April 9, 2008	Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Forms Due
April 11, 2008	Deadline to submit company descriptions that will also appear in Final Program
April 18, 2008	Deadline to purchase a promotional opportunity - build your brand
May 2, 2008	Deadline for BIO Membership discount.  (Company must be a member by this date in order to receive discount/benefits afforded to members for the 2008 BIO International Convention.)
May 8, 2008	Attendee early bird registration deadline
May 31, 2008	Advance deadline for exhibition private meeting room requests (Any requests after this date must be reserved onsite, on a space available basis.)
June 14, 2008	Exhibitor Move-In begins - see full BIO Exhibition schedule with move-in and move-out dates here
June 17, 2008	2008 BIO Exhibition Opens