TechAdvantage 2020 Expo | Current and Prospective Exhibitors

The tradeshow and conference for
the electric cooperative industry

EXPO: March 2-4, 2020
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

How to reserve booth space

1. Review the interactive floorplan. Available spaces are highlighted in blue.
2. Complete the online exhibit space request form
3. You will receive confirmation of your booth assignment within 24 hours

Space cost

$32.00 per square foot. Booths are 10' x 10' unless otherwise noted.

Exhibit space rental includes:

* Back and side dividing pipe and drape
* Booth sign on white card stock (about 44") with company name and booth number
* Badges for people staffing your exhibit (2 complimentary badges per 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space)
* Company listing in the onsite printed *Show Guide, on the show website and the Mobile App
(*must submit exhibitor listing by early January 2020)

Items such as booth carpet, furniture, electrical service, etc., are an additional charge. Prices and order forms for these items are included in the 2020 Exhibitor Manual which will be available in November of 2019. View the 2019 Exhibitor Manual for an idea of additional costs.

Exhibitor Prospectus

Download the Exhibitor Prospectus. The prospectus contains display regulations, show schedule, past attendee data and other important details.

why exhibit?

access thousands of prospective customers

TechAdvantage is attended by co-op decision makers and provides you with networking opportunities and dedicated expo time allowing you to generate qualified leads and sales.

a platform to sell your products and services

TechAdvantage is the only event of its kind bringing together more than 900 electric cooperative engineering, operations, energy services and IT professionals looking for the hottest innovations. Plus more than 5,000 co-op leaders attending NRECAâs Annual Meeting converge on the expo hall for the latest technology solutions.

what are co-ops buying?

Owning and maintaining 42% of all distribution lines (2.6 million miles) in the U.S. and serving 42 million consumers in 88% of the nation's counties, distribution co-ops will spend more than $6.5 billion upgrading and maintaining system assets. Read more in the Exhibitor Prospectus

Did you know . . . .

Gold and Platinum NRECA Associate Members receive a discount on exhibit space. Learn more

Exhibit Space Request Form

Complete this form, review the Terms and Conditions below and click the AGREE & SUBMIT button Exhibit Space Cost: $32.00 per square foot.

Required size: i.e., 10' x 10', etc.

Booth Choices: (please enter 4 choices)
1st choice: 2nd choice:
3rd choice: 4th choice:

Company Information

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First Name
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Select up to 2 Product Categories:
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Payment Information You will be emailed an invoice and Exhibit Space Contract upon space assignment.

Terms and Conditions TERMS AND CONDITIONS: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association hereinafter referred to as NRECA sponsors the TechAdvantageÂ® 2020 Expo. These contract terms and conditions have been established for the mutual benefit and protection of exhibitors, attendees, and NRECA. Full Term and Conditions disclosure is included in the Exhibitor Services Manual. All payments should be directed to NRECA at the address on the Exhibit Space Application unless you are instructed to use a different address. It is the responsibility of the person completing this application to make sure all individuals working in the exhibiting company's booth are made aware of and follow these terms and conditions. 1) APPLICATIONS FOR SPACE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EITHER A 50% DEPOSIT OR COMPLETE PAYMENT DEPENDING UPON THE TOTAL COST OF THE BOOTH SPACE AND DATE THE APPLICATION IS MADE. Applications will not be processed or assigned exhibit space without the required payment. #1 Applications for exhibit space submitted on or before August 1, 2019, whose total cost is $9,300.00 or less, must be accompanied by payment in full of the total space rental charge. Applications for exhibit space submitted on or before August 1, 2019, whose total cost is greater than $9,300.00, must be accompanied by payment of 50% of the total space rental charge with the balance due on or before November 1, 2019. Any exhibit space that has not been paid for in full by November 1, 2019 can be reassigned or cancelled without refund of deposit. #2 Applications submitted after August 1, 2019 must be accompanied by payment in full for the total space rental charge. No refunds will be made on applications submitted after August 1, 2019. #3 Associate Members that receive discounted space based upon their membership level, that later change their membership level, will be required to pay the difference owed within 30 calendar days of the membership change. Should a membership change require a partial refund, the refund will be sent after NRECA receives the membership dues for the new level. 2) NO REFUND FOR EXHIBIT SPACE WILL BE MADE AFTER AUGUST 1, 2019, EVEN IF SPACE IS RESOLD. Any company canceling all or part of their contracted exhibit space after August 1, 2019, including those who submitted space applications after August 1, 2019, will forfeit payments previously made to NRECA. On or before August 1, 2019, exhibitors who cancel will receive a refund equal to 50% of the amount paid for their exhibit space. TechAdvantageÃÂ® Expo payments cannot be transferred to other NRECA activities, future expositions, events, membership dues, advertising or product/services purchases. All requests to cancel some or all exhibit space must be made in writing. Cancellation requests may be made by e-mail, fax, or letter. Letters requesting refund of the initial deposit must be received (NOT POSTMARKED) on or before August 1, 2019. 3) SPACE REDUCTION PENALTY: Space reduction may result in the need to relocate to an available booth that is the reduced size. Limited space reduction and relocation options may be available. Exhibitors that reserve an exhibit space larger than 200 sq. ft. and later reduce the space size will pay an administrative fee equal to 10% of the cost of the original space in addition to the full rental fee of the reduced space. If relocation is not possible and sellable space is lost due to the space reduction, the exhibitor will need to pay for the full cost of the lost sellable space in addition to the 10% administrative fee and the full rental fee of the reduced space. 4) EVENT CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Should the Expo be cancelled for any reason at any time, the limit for claim of damages and/or compensation by the exhibitor shall be the return of the amount already paid for space in this specific Expo. If the length of the Expo is reduced for any reason at any time, no full or partial refunds will be made. NRECA recommends exhibitors purchase event cancellation insurance from their insurance carrier to cover any other losses that may result from the cancellation of this Expo. 5) SHOW DATES AND HOURS MAY CHANGE FROM THOSE PRINTED ON THE APPLICATION AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS. Final show dates and hours will be published in the Exhibitor Services Manual that will be mailed in November 2015. 6) IF AN EXHIBITOR DOES NOT FOLLOW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET BY NRECA, THEN THEIR CONTRACT WILL BE TERMINATED. In the event of a default by the Exhibitor, as set forth in the previous sentence, the exhibitor shall forfeit the amount paid for space rental, regardless of whether or not NRECA enters into a further lease of the space involved. 7) NRECA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE RENTAL OF DISPLAY SPACE TO ANY COMPANY AT ANY TIME. Should NRECA cancel an exhibitor's contract after payment has been made, the exhibitor will be refunded the entire amount of money paid for this Expo. No other compensation will be made. 8) EXHIBITORS MAY NOT SUBLET ANY PART OF THEIR ASSIGNED EXHIBIT SPACE. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet, or share the space allotted with another business or firm unless approval has been obtained in writing from NRECA.

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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

The freshly renovated New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is an essential component of what makes the city’s major business events so successful. With 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, the Convention Center is the sixth largest convention facility in the nation, and it consistently ranks in the country’s top ten of facilities that hold the most conventions and tradeshows annually.

Once the meetings are over, the city’s renowned restaurants and music clubs are a great way for visitors to relax and have some fun. The world-famous attractions of the French Quarter lay just steps away from the convention center, while the historic St. Charles streetcar line runs past the elegant homes of the Garden District. The excitement of New Orleans transforms an obligatory business trip into an unexpected experience.

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LATEST NEWS: Exhibit space now available for the 2020 show!