sponsor resources
PDMA’s 2024 Inspire Innovation Conference will be taking place from September 14-17 in St. Louis. We are committed to hosting an excellent event and look forward to having your company play an important role as a sponsor. This resource page is meant to be a one-stop-shop for all conference details and logistics.
EVENT CONTACT
Questions about event logistics? Email Taylor Bryant at taylorb@ewald.com
Questions about your sponsorship benefits? Email Ky Carlson at ky.carlson@ewald.com
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
- Company Rep Registration: August 30th, 2024
- Print and Submission Deadline: August 22, 2024
- Logo Submission: Use this form to submit logo
- Attendee Lists: Lists will be emailed out the day following the conclusion of the event
- Booth Set-Up and Tear-Down
Set up: 10:00am – 1:00pm on Saturday, September 14
Tear down: 5:00 – 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 17
EVENT INFORMATION
- Dates: September 14-17, 2024. Additional information about the conference can be found here.
- Additional Booth Reps: $500 per additional exhibit booth rep
- Conference Logo: Download the conference logo to use in your promotion of the event.
VENDOR SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 14
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Exhibit Set-up
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – JPIM Awards & Networking Reception
Sunday, September 15
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
2:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – PDMA Welcome Reception
Monday, September 16
7:20 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, September 17
7:20 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
DURING THE CONFERENCE REMINDERS
- Official registrants are invited to attend all social events, meals, and most educational workshop sessions.
- Please see PDMA staff at the registration desk if you have any questions.
- Attire is business casual
- PDMA is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items. Please make sure any valuable items you bring are safely stowed away at the end of each day of the conference.
HOTEL/VENUE INFORMATION
For information on the hotel and venue, please visit:
HOTEL & LOCATION
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market St
St. Louis, MO 63103
United States
ADDITIONAL SERVICES/ORDER FORMS
Internet/Phone/Electrical: You may order exhibitor services online here.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
We can accept packages no earlier than 72 hours prior to the event start date. Packages will be available for pick-up in our box storeroom. Vendors will need to pick up their packages. This will be charged to the vendor at pick-up. View the shipping and receiving information.
EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES
PDMA reserves the right to prevent any exhibitor from displaying beyond the bounds of the exhibitor’s rented exhibit space including but not limited to: noisy electrical devices (ex. loud appliances, machines, games), smells/ scents that are offensive or commonly cause allergic or physical reactions (ex. Industrial smells, chemical smells, nail polish, cleaners), displays, fire hazards (ex. open flames, highly flammable fumes), costumed mascots, live animals or anything which may prove objectionable. All aisles must be kept clear of displays. Inventory must be discreetly stored within an exhibitor’s booth space. The rights and privileges of an exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other exhibitors. Exhibitors are allowed to have sponsor prize drawings within their exhibit space. Any limitations on registering for or accepting the prize must be prominently displayed in the exhibit space. Prizes to be distributed by exhibitor after the conference.
