Exhibitor/Sponsor Page

Why exhibit at TechDEC?

TechDEC gives you access to a national audience of the insurance industry’s senior technology and business executives looking for technology to help them reduce expenses, provide better customer service and improve profitability.  At TechDEC, you have the ability to customize your conference experience by choosing to participate in a number of focused conference activities — exhibiting, sponsorships, roundtable discussions, technology demonstrations — all designed to give you quality, face-to-face time with insurance company executives making technology purchasing decisions. Participation in TechDEC gives you an immediate return on your investment of time and money.

Who exhibits at TechDEC?

Here is a sampling of the types of technology companies who exhibited at the 2002 conference.

Click here to see a list of who's already signed up for 2003!

For a complete list of the 2002 Conference exhibitors visit www.tech-dec.com/recap.asp
 

Who attends TechDEC?

In 2002, The National Underwriter Company's ACE·SCLA and TechDEC Conference & Exposition hosted over 1,000 attendees. Technology was a major focus, with approximately 300 of these attendees registered to attend TechDEC and/or claims technology-related sessions.

Here is a sampling of companies who sent attendees to the 2002 conference.

Attendee Profile
Technology purchases go through a multi-functional approval process. Division and department managers establish the need and evaluate and implement the recommended solution. CIOs, IT/IS directors and senior-level IT executives research, evaluate, recommend, purchase and implement the decision. CEOs, Presidents, CFOs and VPs approve the expenditure. TechDEC provides you access to all three groups.

How to exhibit at TechDEC?

Registration for on-site exhibitor personnel is not available on line.
Exhibitor Full Registration Form  (Badge Form)     (download acrobat)
Exhibit Hall Only Registration Form

Exhibitor Schedule of Events

·        All booths must be set up prior to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26th and remain open during all exhibit hours until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th.  The exhibit hall is not carpeted.  Carpeting is mandatory.

·        Exhibitors are not permitted to begin tear-down prior to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th.  All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall floor before 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th. 

·        Exhibitor and Hand Carried Freight Guideline – form enclosed in the Exhibitor Kit scheduled to mail July 15 from The Expo Group

·        For security reasons, everyone must have an Exhibit Hall badge for entry.  Children are not allowed into the conference or exhibit areas. 

Booth fees [Click here for convention floor map and available booths]

Fees Include

• One (1) Full Conference badge and One (1) Exhibit Hall badge.  Maximum 3 people per 10x10 booth space.

• Additional Exhibit Hall Only badge will be available at a cost of  $100

• Additional Full Conference badge will be available at a cost of $225

• Pre-Show Attendee Mailing List available September 28^th (Excel format, no e-mail addresses)

• Company Listing in Conference Program and web site

• Product/Service Description in Conference Program

• Exhibit Space including backdrop and side rail, 7’ x 44” B/W Identification Sign, Exhibit Hall Security

Click here to download the Exhibitor Space Form

Booth fees [Click here for convention floor map and available booths]

10’ x 10'	Regular Booth	$1,400
10’ x 10’	Corner Booth	$1,500
10’ x 10’	Premium Booth	$1,750
* Premium booths reserved for exhibitors who are also sponsors.

Registration for on-site exhibitor personnel is not available on line. Badge registration forms are located in the Exhibitor Marketing Kit, scheduled to mail May 15. Exhibitor Service Kits from The Expo Group will mail July 1.

Exhibitors: Market your presence at the convention. Right click the image at right and copy for use on your website, emails, mailers, etc. Invite your customers to get information about TechDEC, our exhibitors and your participation in the show by linking to the TechDEC website. More attendees mean more traffic at your booth! Simply download the TechDEC medallion onto your web-site and link back to the TechDEC home page: www.tech-dec.com.

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"With the many possible trade shows to attend, we are always looking for the best fit of conference attendees with what we have to offer. It was the TechDEC conference organizers that were able to successfully bring the parties together in an ideal forum for meaningful exchange of ideas and information." -Pat Walsh, Vice President - INSTEC

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Wireless Solutions Pavilion
As insurance industry professionals you know your company is looking to wireless technologies to increase productivity, improve workflow, and create new opportunities through greater connectivity. As a leading provider of information for the insurance industry for over 105 years, The National Underwriter Company is the only source that can provide access to the wireless industry’s leading technology producers and service organizations through the Insurance Wireless Solutions Suite, which includes The Wireless Solutions Pavilion and The Wireless Solutions for Insurance Supplement that will get bonus distribution at TechDEC Exposition & Conference and ACE*SCLA Annual Claims Exposition & Conference.

Wireless Connection

Time:	Company:
	ROOM #609
9:00 am - 9:50 am	Research in Motion eAgency, Deloitte & Touche
10:00 am - 10:50 am	Panasonic Computer Verizon Wireless
11:00 am - 11:50 am	Motion Computing, Mobitor, Dexterra

Wireless Sessions

Time:	Company:
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm	ROOM #608

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Sponsorship Opportunities
We understand your budget is tight and you must justify every expenditure and quantify the return you expect on your investment. ACE•SCLA and TechDEC maximize the return on your investment of time, money, and energy. Participation gives you exclusive access to your target audience in the exhibit hall, plus other conference opportunities can expand your visibility and reach into this competitive marketplace. Sponsorships, technology and product demonstrations and roundtable discussions are just a few of the ways this conference works harder than any other to provide exhibiting and participating companies real value for their exhibit dollars. To take advantage of these marketing opportunities, contact Michelle Poe, Exhibits & Conferences Manager at 859-692-2187, or mpoe@nuco.com.

Sponsorship Opportunities ( Click here for details and contract pdf )
Here is a sample of the sponsorships that are available.

Roundtable Coffee Break Technology Demo Soft Drink Break Attendee Registration Bags Attendee Room Drops

Lanyards & Badges Holders Conference T-Shirt Exhibit Hall Game Conference Program Shuttle Bus

Welcome Reception Box Luncheon Closing Reception Coffee Breaks

Sponsors
On behalf of the conference staff, we thank the following companies for their partnership. Their efforts help make this conference a success for everyone.  Thank you.

PLATINUM LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
BRONZE LEVEL

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Pre-Conference Events ( Click here for details and contract pdf )

Roundtable Discussions
Call it a "user group." Call it a "focus group." Call it valuable feedback from insurance company claims and technology professionals who need, or may already be using your solutions in their businesses. These 50-minute discussion sessions begin with a 10 minute presentation by a leading claims or technology company and follow-up with a moderated discussion of the problems or solutions presented. Roundtable discussions are issue-driven, not product-driven.  Roundtable discussions may be purchased by any exhibiting company who is also a conference sponsor for only $1,000. All roundtable discussions will be held on Sunday morning, October 26th. Keep in mind, only 12 of these prime discussion sessions are available.  Sign up for exhibit space, a conference sponsorship and your roundtable discussion today!

Roundtable Discussion

Time:	Company:
	ROOM #606	ROOM #607	ROOM #608
9:00 am - 9:50 am	Results Int'l	Hyland	Easy Link
10:00 am - 10:50 am	DMA Housing Assistants	Visibillity	Insurity

Technology and Product Demonstrations
Tough times call for no-nonsense strategies. Technology and product demonstrations offer you the opportunity to get your no-nonsense solutions in front of the technology and/or claims professionals looking for ways to cut costs, reduce claims and improve profitability. These 1/2-hour demonstration slots are available to any interested exhibitor, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. The nine (9) technology demonstrations ($800 per demo), and three (3) product demonstrations ($500 per demo) will be held during the afternoon of Sunday, October 26th.  These popular opportunities will go fast, so act now to make sure your spot is reserved.

Technology Demonstration (only 12 available)

Time:	Company:
	ROOM #606	ROOM #607	ROOM #608	ROOM #609
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm	FC&S Bulletins	Metaserver	Trumbull Services	N/A
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm	ADP Claims Service	INSTEC	CORVEL	N/A
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	MountainView	Visibillity	Optical Image	Insurity
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm	Citrix	Bottomline Technologies	Transwheel Corp	Virtual Adjuster

 

IASA Technology Town Meeting 1:00 PM - Room 609 Moderated by: Mark O'Brien, VP of Client Services - Martino & Binzer Speakers: Craig Lowenthal, CIO - Hartford Financial Products Marek Jakubik, CEO - Insurance Technology Group Dan Mets, VP of Insurance Solutions - Agile Technologies This interactive session provides a highly participatory Q&A forum for insurance professionals facing challenging technology decisions.  Attendees have the unique opportunity to discuss their technology issues with experts from insurance carriers, technology vendors, and consulting firms - seasoned veterans who have "Been there. Done that."  Find out why some carriers shy away from system renovation or replacement projects, and what other companies are doing to mitigate risk of those projects.  Talk freely about new products like IASA's x-Fire and other technology products that are solving critical issues facing our industry today and tomorrow.

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“Our sponsorship of a Roundtable Discussion seemed especially beneficial. Our session, which was standing room only, gave us the opportunity to meet and interact with a number of people who were interested in us and our offerings. The value-added benefits associated with our sponsorship served to further enhance our presence. Thank you for a well-organized, well-run trade show.” - Don Goodenow, CPCU, ARM, Are, Director of Insurance Consulting & Marketing – Results International Systems, Inc.

Advertising and Marketing Opportunities
Studies have shown that you can increase your overall market awareness and penetration by using multiple forms of media to communicate your message. If you plan to exhibit and sponsor at ACE•SCLA and TechDEC, you should also be aware of the additional advertising marketing opportunities that exist with the publications of The National Underwriter Company. The National Underwriter Company has been the insurance industry's leading information source for more than 100 years, and currently publishes National Underwriter - Life & Health/Financial Services Edition, National Underwriter - Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, Claims, Tech Decisions, and Florida Underwriter magazines, along with over 150 books, enewsletters, and products specifically targeted to serving the needs of insurance industry professionals. We deliver the audience you want to reach. Call us today to talk about getting your message in front of our readers.

For additional information, contact:	For advertising opportunities, contact:
Michelle Poe Exhibits & Conferences Manager The National Underwriter Company 5081 Olympic Blvd. Erlanger, KY 41018 Direct: 859-692-2187 Toll Free: 800-543-0874 #2187 Fax: 859-692-2246 mpoe@nuco.com	Mark Roth Eastern/Central US 603-893-1909 mroth@nuco.com Ken Douglas Western/Southern US 214-725-4090 kdouglas@nuco.com

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