- One 6ft table, 30in wide x 30in high draped exhibitor table in the Sponsor Networking Area (table and drape are provided by venue).
- Table top signage is welcome, but it must not exceed 6ft x 6ft and cannot obstruct the view of neighboring tables.
- Booths are not permitted in the Sponsor Networking Area. Any booths that are set-up will immediately be required to dismantle.
- Pull-up floor signage may not be set up next to the table. It must be placed behind the table. Signage can not exceed 9ft in height, 6ft in width and 12" in depth.
- Table-top signs are welcome, but can not exceed 6ft in height and width.
- Associated signage cannot obstruct the view of neighboring tables or be outside the 6ft table space. Due to space restrictions and the fire marshal code, we cannot vary from the 6ft table space requirements. This will be strictly enforced.
- Banners or signs cannot be hung from hotel walls or ceiling.
- Table Top Contract is required to be signed to ensure these regulations are followed.
EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS PERMITTED
EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS NOT PERMITTED
Electrical and Wifi Order Information
Electrical Services such as WIFI, power outlets, monitors etc. can be purchased through Encore's online ordering system.
TABLE-TOP & SPONSOR POLICIES AGREEMENT
Please download, sign and upload the agreement to your Portal in the task called Sponsor Policies Agreement, or email it to sponsors@franchiseupdatemedia.com.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES / SET-UP + TEAR-DOWN
Sponsor Move-IN:
Monday, June 23rd
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sponsor Move-OUT:
Wednesday, June 25th
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM -OR-
Thursday, June 26th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor Networking Opportunities:
Tuesday, June 24th
4:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception in Sponsor Networking Area
Wednesday, June 25th
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Keynote Roundtable Challenge
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Meet Your Match
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Meet Your Match
**2-minute business pitches where franchisors learn about supplier services. Rotate suppliers every 2 minutes. Participating sponsors will be assigned for one of these two sessions.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception in Sponsor Networking Area
Please join us for the Awards Celebration & Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, June 25th 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM to continue networking!
SHIPPING INFORMATION
To prevent the hotel from misplacing your packages, please have package(s) arrive between Wednesday, June 18th and Friday, June 20th. All boxes should arrive no later than Friday, June 20th. Shipments will be brought to the sponsor networking area and left at your table for setup on Monday, June 23rd. Please ship your boxes to arrive within the above window.
** Please note that the below form MUST be completed so the hotel can drop your boxes at your table in the networking area. If this form is not completed, you may experience delays in receiving your shipped materials. Handling fees can be found on the form as well. The hotel will collect payment when you arrive at your table.**
DOWNLOAD SPONSOR SHIPPING FORM HERE
You must label your boxes accordingly to ensure your packages arrive and is delivered to your table.
Please see below:
Attn: ‘Sponsor Name’
Franchise Update Media Conference (6/23-6/26)
Boxes (1 of 5, 2 of 5, etc.) BE SURE TO # YOUR BOXES
InterContinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Return Shipping:
You must provide your own return shipping labels! Have your boxes packaged with a complete outbound label affixed to the shipment and leave at your table. The banquet team will then bring the items to the loading dock. At the conclusion of the program, please package and label your outgoing shipments accordingly, and all shipments will be brought to the loading dock to mail. If you have any special pickup instructions from the carriers, the hotel suggests you call to arrange directly, otherwise, the carriers will pick up during the hotel's standard times.