Welcome to BookExpo America (BEA) and thank you for supporting the premier event for North American publishing! Exhibiting at BEA will help put you at the center of the publishing industry and position your business for success. View the New Exhibitor Package.
As a new exhibitor, we want to help you with all of your needs heading into the event, so we have put together the following information to help you prepare and have the best show possible:
Important Deadlines
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New Exhibitor Ambassador
Matt Philp is your New Exhibitor Ambassador and you should feel free to call him with any questions at any time during the cycle. His contact information is mphilp@reedexpo.com or 203-840-5303. In addition to Matt, you have a team of people at BEA who are here to help. Visit the Contact Us page for more information.
Top 7 New Exhibitor To Dos
Use your My BEA Show Planner exhibitor dashboard to update your company listing that appears in the online and printed show directory as well as BEA Mobile. This is how customers will identify you pre-show, on-site, and post-show. You can also submit your titles to books@bea, submit Show Specials, upload press releases, and connect with leads through your exhibitor dashboard. Access the 2013 Exhibitor Dashboard.
2. Online Exhibitor Manual
To make your participation in BEA 2013 go smoothly, we have prepared an Online Exhibitor Manual with all the information and services available to you at the event. Included in the manual is the Exhibitor Action Checklist which will give you information on important vendor deadlines and forms so you can stay ahead of the game as you prepare for the show. Access the 2013 Exhibitor Manual.
3. New Exhibitor Guidebook & "How To" Online Course
Looking for information on how to plan your first exhibit?
In this New Exhibitor Guidebook you will find all the necessary information for exhibiting at any Reed Exhibitions show, from shipping procedures to hiring contractors, to checklists and even your travel needs—it's all here in an easy to use resource.
Exhibitions Made Easy
4. Tips to Improve Your Return on Investment
Need some exhibiting tips for BEA? The BEA team posted this list of tips to make sure you get the most out of your first time at BEA!!
5. Exhibitor Badges
Each individual from your company attending BEA is required to have a BEA Exhibitor Badge to access the exhibit floor. Each exhibiting company will receive an allotment of badges based on booth size. View the 2013 badge allotment information.
You can register for your exhibitor badges by logging in to the Exhibitor Dashboard and clicking on the orange 'REGISTER FOR EXHIBTOR BADGES' button on the right of the page.
To add Concurrent Events to your Exhibitor Registration, fill out this form.
6. Book your Hotel/Travel—super low rates!
With our new dates for BEA 2013, we're happy to offer LOWER hotel rates than ever before!
7. Enjoy NYC!
There's plenty of time to get out of the Javits Center and experience all that NYC has to offer—world-class dining, shopping, one-of-a-kind shows, entertainment, and more.
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New York City Dining—Be a foodie and view all that New York City has to offer via nycgo's dining section. |
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New York City Nightlife—NYC is 'the city that never sleeps'. Check out some of the city's nighttime hot spots. |
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New York City Theaters—Experience the magic of a Broadway show. |
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Shopping— NYC is the perfect place to shop till you drop. Head to a museum gift shop and bring home a signature piece of NYC culture or browse designer stores along Fifth Avenue in Midtown. |
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Sightseeing—Visit NYC's most famous landmarks or check out a new neighborhood. Make sure to bring your spouse and children and take advantage of all the family-friendly sights and activities. |
Top Buyer Program—Drives Qualified Attendees that You Want to See
This year BEA continues to enhance the BEA VIP Program with an aggressive focus on Special Markets Buyers, Booksellers, and key Librarians. This program was created to help increase exhibitor return on investment. BEA recognizes the value of these key audience segments and is dedicated to working closely with our exhibitors to help drive attendance from these markets.
View the Top Buyers who are registered to attend BEA 2013. Are we missing some of your key customers? We are always looking for insights to help our exhibitors connect with key decision makers and senior level management at the show—to let us know who you want added to the program, please contact Brien McDonald at bmcdonald@reedexpo.com or Lisa Montanaro at lmontanaro@reedexpo.com.
View the full list of registered attendees.
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