The Montana Optometric Association invites you to exhibit at the 2024 Annual Educational Conference and Exposition to be held May 15 - 17, 2024 at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial in Helena, MT. The trade show will be held on Thursday, May 16.
The objectives of this conference are to increase the level of knowledge and skills, increase the general level of competency, and enhance the quality of patient care by providing in-depth lectures and discussions of topics of high interest to the optometric profession in a reinforced learning environment. |
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| Montana Optometric Association represents over 90% of all licensed optometrists residing and practicing in Montana. A very high percentage of these members attend this meeting with their staff. |
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Special Features for Exhibitors
The trade show has exclusive billing for a full evening with dinner and bar areas set in the exhibit area. During the exposition, exhibitors will be introduced for their door prize drawings, while being the spotlight of the evening with no education sessions scheduled to overlap. |
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Attendance
Montana member and non-member optometrists, paraoptometrics, opticians, and related staff from throughout the state attend the annual conference. Our conference also draws out-of-state attendees. |
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Exhibit Space Reservation
After you have reserved and paid for your space, you will receive a confirmation, an invoice, and a service kit. |
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Cost & Services
Booth units are 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep unless otherwise stated. The charge for each booth (with early pricing) is:
$1,200 - Commercial Non-Member Exhibitors
$1,000 - MOA/AOA Associate Member Exhibitors
$500 - Approved Non-Commercial 501(c)(3) Exhibitors
Multiples of the base size are available at $600 each. The cost includes a draped back wall 8 feet high and draped side rails 36 inches high.
Each 8'w x 8'd booth structure includes: one 6' skirted table, 2 chairs, 500w/basic electrical service and booth ID sign. Other information regarding table upgrades/furnishings/shipping to the show is available from K&J online at www.kjconventions.com/mteyes.
Registration includes rosters of all conference attendees, two tickets to the Thursday dinner, and a listing in the official conference program (if received by April 29, 2024). The cost includes two representatives. Additional representatives may attend at $200 each.
Subletting of space is not permitted. Exhibitors may not exhibit, advertise, or offer services or products other than those manufactured or sold by that exhibitor during the regular course of business as detailed on the exhibitor application form. |
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Event Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a conference meal function, reception, break, education session, or other activity, please complete the Event Opportunities section of the registration. Premium branding and advertising opportunities are available. You will be acknowledged in the conference program, with a special sign on your booth, and at the function site indicating you are a sponsor. |
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Hotel Information
Conference headquarters and registration will be at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial, Helena, MT 59601; (406) 443-2100. The hotel is offering conference attendees special rates starting at $226, plus tax, per night. When making reservations, be sure to indicate you are attending the MOA conference. Reservations need to be made directly with the DoubleTree Hotel by April 30, 2024, to receive the MOA conference rates. |
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Cancellation
Refunds for cancellations will be accepted at 50% of the total cost of the space until April 17, 2024, if sent in writing. No refunds after April 17, 2024.
The Montana Optometric Association (MOA) cannot be held liable for events beyond its control, such as acts of God, government regulations, disasters or weather-related hazards, pandemic restrictions, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, or any other emergency, making it inadvisable or impossible to hold the conference. In the event of a cancellation, MOA will make every effort to inform the participants of any change as soon as possible to enable participants to cancel hotel and flight arrangements. |
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For More Information:
Montana Optometric Association
p: (406) 439-2080
e: [email protected]
w: www.mteyes.com |
