Deadline Alert: Review Company Descriptions

The final day to review and make any necessary updates to your company description is Friday, December 6. Your company description will appear on the online interactive floor plan and the conference app. Any changes made after December 6 will not be reflected in the conference app.

You can access your company description and make changes by logging into the Exhibitor Service Center. Log in information can be found in your booth confirmation email, or by emailing exhibit@potato-expo.com.

Do you have any further questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com or take a look at the Exhibitor Resources page of our website.

Exhibitor Alert: Attendee List Scam

It has come to our attention that multiple unauthorized companies are contacting exhibitors offering to sell the Potato Expo attendee list. It is Potato Expo policy to not sell the attendee list to anyone. To be clear, these companies are not in any way affiliated with the Potato Expo, do not have the attendee list and are not authorized to use our name or trademark.

Please do not attempt to purchase any Potato Expo attendee list or share any personal or billing information with these scam companies. Email show management with any questions at exhibit@potato-expo.com.

How to Register Booth Staff Using Comp Passes

Each 10’ deep by 10’ wide exhibit booth comes with two registration passes – one complimentary All-Access Pass and one complimentary Expo Pass. Booth staff registration is a completely separate process from exhibit booth registration. To see what comes with each pass, click here.

Please be aware that the complementary Expo Pass cannot be upgraded to an All-Access Pass.

To register booth staff using complimentary passes go to the Exhibitor Services Center. Login information for the Exhibitor Services Center can be found in the exhibit booth confirmation email. If you can not find this information, email: exhibit@potato-expo.com for a copy. After you have logged in, click on “Booth Staff Registration” in the left-hand toolbar to begin the registration process.

Do you have any further questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com and take a look at the exhibitor section of our FAQs on the Potato Expo site.

Download Exhibitor Resources to stay ahead of deadlines – Exhibitor Checklist and Exhibitor Quick Reference Guide

To keep on track and be aware of deadlines for Potato Expo 2020 download the Exhibitor Checklist and Exhibitor Quick Reference Guide.

These are some items that exhibitors should act on right away:

• Sign and return the Exhibitor Terms and Agreement.
• Submit Certificates of Insurance and proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
• Review deadlines of the Quick Reference Guide and Exhibitor Checklist to put deadlines on your calendar.
• Review booth display guidelines and other rules and regulations.
• Update company description for online interactive floorplan and mobile app. You can update your company description through the Exhibitor Services Center. Log in credentials can be found in your confirmation email or by emailing exhibit@potato-expo.com.
• Make hotel reservations with the Mirage Hotel & Casino online or by phone at 1-800-627-6667 and refer to the group name Potato Expo 2020.

Do you have any further questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com and take a look at the exhibitor section of our FAQs on the Potato Expo site.

Last Day to Save with Early Bird Pricing

Today is the last day to take advantage of early bird rates for the Potato Expo 2020. If you haven’t already secured a booth space at Potato Expo 2020, reserve one today and save. November 1^st is also the early bird deadline to save on any booth registrations, in addition to your complimentary passes, before registration rates go up. To reserve an exhibit booth, click here.

To see a list of registration rates, click here.

Do you have any further questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com and take a look at the exhibitor section of our FAQs on the Potato Expo site.

Welcome to the Potato Expo Exhibitor Blog

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Registration will open Thursday, September 12. Click here to view the current exhibitor floorplan.

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Hotel Reservations
A room block has been set up for attendees at The Mirage Hotel and Casino, the host hotel for the Potato Expo 2020. There are two ways to make reservations:

1)To make a reservation online, click here.
2) To make a reservation over the phone, call 1-800-627-6667 and refer to the group name Potato Expo 2020.

Based on availability, the room block will be open until Friday, December 13, 2019.

Note: If you are booking 10 or more hotel rooms, please email groupres5@mirage.com to work directly with a Group Reservations Specialist at The Mirage.

Do you have a question show management can answer? If so, please email us at exhibit@potato-expo.com or call 202.682.9456.

Exhibitor Alert: Housing Pirates

We have been notified that multiple unauthorized housing companies, referred to as “Housing Pirates” have been cold calling and emailing our exhibitors offering discounted hotel room rates in Austin for the Potato Expo 2019. To be clear, these companies are not in any way affiliated with the Potato Expo and are not authorized to use our name or trademark.

Please do not make hotel arrangements or share any personal information through any means other than through the Official Potato Expo 2019 housing site. If you receive a call or email from anyone representing the Potato Council, please be warned that we do not reach out to you for hotel reservations.  This is a deceptive practice and is not in any way affiliated with the Potato Expo or National Potato Council.  You will not be contacted by the Official Potato Expo Housing bureau unless there is a question about your existing reservation or in response to an inquiry made by you.

All room reservations should be made directly through the official Potato Expo housing bureau by either visiting the website or by calling 877.205.2871. Room blocks have been set up at two hotels for the Potato Expo 2019 – the Hilton Austin and the Fairmont Austin.

 

Do you have a question show management can answer? If so, please email us at exhibit@potato-expo.com or call 202.682.9456.

 

Welcome to the Potato Expo 2019 Exhibitor Blog

Thanks for following the Potato Expo Exhibitor Blog – your source for all exhibitor updates, reminders, and resources.

Registration will open Wednesday, September 5. Click here to view the current exhibitor floorplan.

Connect with Us!
Follow Potato Expo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn and let us and others know that you’ll be attending the largest conference and trade show in the potato industry in North America by using #PotatoExpo.

Hotel Reservations
Room blocks have been set up at two hotels for the Potato Expo 2019 – the Hilton Austin and the Fairmont Austin. Both hotels are connected to the convention center and are one block away from each other. All hotel reservations should be booked through the official Potato Expo housing bureau and cannot be made through the hotels directly.Two ways to make hotel reservations:

1) To make a reservation online, click here.
2) To make a reservation over the phone call 877-205-2871 between the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

Based on availability, the room blocks will be open until Monday, December 10, 2018.

The link and phone number above are the only legitimate ways to make hotel reservations under the official Potato Expo room blocks.

Do NOT book reservations through any other company or representative claiming to represent Potato Expo or offering discounts. While these companies may offer lower rates, they will end up adding on fees and you will ultimately pay more, or end up without a legitimate reservation. Report any such correspondences to questions@potato-expo.com. Book room reservations only through the link and toll-free number provided above.

Do you have a question show management can answer? If so, please email us at exhibit@potato-expo.com or call 202.682.9456.

 

What Your Booth Includes at Potato Expo 2018

Each 10’x10’ booth space includes the following:

• 1 complimentary All-Access Pass ($845 value)
• 1 complimentary Trade Show Only pass ($415 value)
• 10′ high gold and white back wall drape
• 3′ high white side dividers
• 7′ x 44′ one-line ID sign
• 6′ x 30′ white skirted table
• 2 standard chairs
• 1 wastebasket

*The Gatlin Ballroom is carpeted; therefore, you are not required to carpet your booth.

*Exhibit Booth does not include Internet access or additional furniture. For information about ordering additional tables and furniture, compressed air, water, or Internet access for your booth, contact:

Laura Thompson at Teamwork Event Services by calling 407.438.7480 or emailing laura.thompson@teamwork.inc.

Do you have any questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com. Also, check out the exhibitor section of our FAQs on the Potato Expo website.

Maximize Your Presence at Potato Expo

Reach current and potential customers beyond your booth at Potato Expo 2018 by taking advantage of some of our multi-channel advertising options. Increase brand awareness with:

• Ad in the Program Directory
• Rotating Banner on Mobile App
• Rotating Banner on Online Floorplan
• Company logo next to company description in Program Directory, Mobile App and Online Floorplan (Note: All company descriptions must be added or updated by November 17. Changes made after this date will only appear online.)
• Attendee Bag Insert

Sign up now through the Exhibitor Service Center.

Do you have any questions that Show Management can answer? Contact us at exhibit@potato-expo.com. Also, check out the exhibitor section of our FAQs on the Potato Expo website.