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Location:
Charlotte Convention Center - Hall A
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 339-6000

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Wed, April 9, CLOSED
Thu, April 10, 10am to 5pm
Fri, April 11, 10am to 5pm
Sat, April 12, 10am to 4pm

Education Hours:
Wed, April 9, 11am to 6:30pm
Thu, April 10, 9am to 6:30pm
Fri, April 11, 9am to 4:30pm
Sat, April 12, 9am to 2pm

Registration Hours:
Wed, April 9, 8am to 5pm
Thu, April 10, 8am to 5pm
Fri, April 11, 8:30am to 5pm
Sat, April 12, 8:30am to 4pm

FAQs

If your question is not answered below, service specialists can be reached at (800) 560-9941 or email.

Registration
Education Conference
Payment
Tax Deductions
Cancellations/Refunds
Childcare
Cash Prizes
Parking

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration
All attendees entering the exhibit hall will be required to have a badge. Entrance to the exhibit hall is free when you register by the Early Bird Registration Deadline, March 12, 2008. Online registration for the show is available. You may also mail or fax a registration piece you receive through the mail. Please be sure to complete all information listed on the form. Once we receive your registration, a confirmation letter will be sent via email or mail. Please bring your confirmation letter to the show. There will be self-service kiosks located in the registration area where you can scan the bar code, and print your badge automatically.

Please remember, badges for this event will not be mailed. NOTE: All faxed and mailed registration forms must be received by March 12, 2008.

On-Site Registration
Registration opens at 8:00am on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Registration for the exhibit hall and Education Conference is available in the convention center at the show. However, we encourage you to take advantage of Early Bird Registration in order to maximize your time while at the show (and save money!).

Q. How do I know if I am registered?
A. Once we receive your registration, a confirmation letter will be sent via email or mail. Please bring your confirmation letter to the registration area to have your badge printed. Please remember, badges for this event will not be mailed.

Q. Can I make copies of the registration form?
A. Yes, since we require each person to complete a registration form, we encourage you to make copies of the registration form for additional registrants. You may also register online.

Q. How do I know if I will need to pay the $10 registration fee?
A. If you have not registered by the Early Bird Registration Deadline, you will need to pay a $10 exhibit hall admission fee. All participating exhibitors have free passes that waive the admission fee. You may contact one of your suppliers exhibiting at the show to obtain a free pass that will waive the $10 fee.

Q. Do I need to be a member of an industry association to attend?
A. No. NBM Shows is not an association and therefore you do not need to be a member of any industry association to attend the shows.

Q. What if I am bringing someone with me who is not in the business?
A. If you are bringing a non-industry guest with you, please check in at the cashier counter to obtain a guest badge.

EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Q. What are Seminars (SEM)?
A. Our Education Conference consists of lecture-format seminars covering a wide variety of issues important to graphic professionals. These seminars are taught by NBM Shows education faculty members.

Q. What is the Unlimited Seminar Package?
A. The Unlimited Seminar Package allows you to attend as many seminars (SEM) as you like for only $240 if you register before the Early Bird Registration Deadline. On-site, the Unlimited Seminar Package will cost $295.

Q. What is a Workshop (WRK)?
A. A workshop is a half day educational opportunity that will provide an intense learning experience. Led by some of the most well known industry veterans, a workshop will provide an enormous amount of useable information. Cost is $125, which includes lunch.

PAYMENT

Q. What if I forget to include my payment or to complete all payment information?
A. We will notify you by phone or email. Your space will not be reserved in selected seminars until we receive your payment. If your payment is not received by the Early Bird Registration Deadline, you may have to register for seminars on-site at the increased price.

TAX DEDUCTIONS

Q. Is the cost of education tax deductible?
A. The expense of continuing education may be tax deductible when taken to maintain or improve skills required in your current employment. These tax benefits may also apply if the seminars meet express requirements of an employer. Please contact your accountant for complete details.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

Q. What if I need to cancel my seminar(s) or workshop(s)?
A. You may cancel your Education Conference registration by faxing to (303) 465-3424 or mailing a letter that explains the need for cancellation to:
Attn: NBM Shows Education Refund Charlotte
National Business Media
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038

If you need to change your plans, you may transfer your registration to another person by contacting NBM Shows at (800) 669-0424 ext. 215 as soon as possible. As always, satisfaction is guaranteed!

CHILDCARE

Q. Can we bring our children to an NBM Shows event?
A. Children under the age of 12 are not admitted in the exhibit hall. Proof of age will be required for children age 12 and up to receive their badge or guest pass with adult. Childcare services are available for NBM Shows attendees through KiddieCorp at a discounted rate. You must sign up for childcare in advance to assure placement of your child. On-site childcare registration is possible — based on availability. For more information on childcare please visit the Childcare page.

CASH PRIZES

Q. What are Cash Vouchers?
A. Each day of the show, four lucky attendees will be randomly drawn to win cash vouchers worth $500 good at participating exhibitor booths. To be eligible to win, all you have to do is attend the show! Cash vouchers are redeemable at any participating exhibiting company during the show and for 30 days after the show closes. Cash vouchers must be used toward products and services offered by participating exhibiting companies. Cannot be redeemed for cash.

PARKING

Q. Where do I park and how much does it cost?
A. Please use our Parking link for more information and to view a map. Average cost for parking varies from $6-$9 per day.