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Frequently Asked QuestionsYour questions about HBA 2008 answered. What are the Show Floor Hours?Exhibit Hall Hours: What are the Conference Hours?Tuesday, September 9, 9:00am - 5:15pm Is there a Keynote Address?Dr. Nicholas Perricone will be presenting the HBA 2008 Keynote on Tuesday, September 9, 9:00am – 10:00am. What are the registration hours?On-Site Attendee Registration Hours What is the attendee fee structure?Fee to attend exhibits only is $25.00 for all three days if registered before August 12, 2008. After August 12, 2008, the fee to attend exhibits only is $90.00. There is no charge to attend the exhibits if you select one of the CONFERENCE PACKAGES. There are a variety of packages offered for conference registration; click here to review choices and make your selection. How do I register?You can register directly on-line, or download the registration form, print and fill it out and then follow the faxing/mailing instructions on the form. (Note: Attendee registration will begin in Summer, 2008) Can anyone attend the Expo?HBA Global Expo is a professional trade event. Can anyone attend the keynote session?All registered exhibitors and attendees can attend the keynote, which will be held Tuesday, September 9 in the Special Events Hall beginning at 9:00AM. How late can I register and still have my badge mailed to me?Registrations received by August 19 will be processed and badges mailed to you in advance. Attendees who register after August 19 must pick up their badge at the Pre-Registered Attendee counter. How do I make a change to my badge?Contact: jmorabito@cmp.com or call: 201.846.0083 If I don't receive my badge in the mail, where do I pick up my badge at HBA?If you register before August 31, but do not receive your badge in the mail, please come to the "Pre-Registered" Attendee counter at HBA to pick up your badge. Bring personal and business ID when picking up your badge. I missed the advance registration deadline; can I register on-site?Yes, the on-site registration fee is $90 for exhibitors only. How do I find out who is exhibiting?Click on the Exhibitor Info section of this website to view a complete listing of all HBA 2008 exhibitors. Can I make appointments with exhibitors before the show floor opens?Yes. Pre-registered attendees will have access our free business contact matching system called AccuMatch. Are there special networking functions I can attend?The 7th Annual HBA Industry Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Cocktails begin at 5:30pm, followed by the dinner and awards presentations. For more information on attending the HBA Industry Awards Dinner, please contact Barbara Wheat at 609-759-4732, or e-mail bwheat@hbaexpo.com. Additional networking opportunities will be posted online and/or emailed closer to the event. How do I purchase tickets for the HBA Industry Awards Dinner?You may purchase them online with your show/conference registration. If you are interested in purchasing a table; please contact Barbara Wheat at 609-759-4732 or e-mail bwheat@hbaexpo.com How can a company contract a booth at HBA Global Expo?A sales representative can be contacted directly to assist you with booth selection by visiting our contact page or calling Ellen Evers, 201-788-0352 or e-mail: eevers@hbaexpo.com I want to be a speaker - How can I be included in your program?If you are interested in becoming a speaker contact Barbara Wheat, Educational Director at bwheat@hbaexpo.com. How do you determine speakers and topics?The HBA Global Expo program is developed with our Education department. We also access information from our editorial staff and review survey data from conference attendees. In addition, proposals are accepted from industry experts, consultants, educators and strategists-these are then reviewed for possible inclusion. How can a company get more exposure at HBA Global Expo?Whether the objective of your show is to meet new attendees prospects, launch a new product line, or dominate the category, your booth space is only the start of your company's ability to draw attention to your products or services. Make the very most of the HBA Global Expo experience! Click here for a full list of sponsorship opportunities and packages. How do I obtain an invitation letter to attend HBA Global Expo and take care of my VISA requirements?Click here for our VISA request form page. I'm having trouble registering, what do I do?Contact John Moribito at 203-846-0083. Where can I make hotel and travel reservations?Reservations can be made through MTC Meeting & Travel Consultants, Inc. You can call them at 732-549-3985, or reserve on-line at www.mtcreservations.com. To access hotel listings, you must use a SHOW ACCESS CODE: HBANY08 (Show Code is Case Sensitive and Must be Entered Exactly as Shown). What is the address of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center?655 West 34th Street Is there parking available at the show?PARKING FACILITIES Is there shuttle bus service?Yes, shuttle bus services will be posted on the "Hotel and Travel" page of the Attendee Info section of this website in early Summer 2008. |
