57th Annual NSTA National Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 19–22, 2009
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans LA 70130
Come focus on science—the new tools, procedures, techniques, and curriculum advances—all under one roof! Join in the convergence of more than 19,000 teachers, science coordinators, curriculum planners, administrators, principals, teacher educators, industry representatives, and students from all over the country with an added bonus of special sessions for our global audience who’ll all be gathered in New Orleans, March 19–22, 2009.
The 57th annual NSTA National Conference on Science Education, an important evolution in the conference's history, is forward-thinking in the advances of science education and the links of math and reading. All conference attendees are dedicated to recognizing and channeling the power of resources in science, technology, math, and reading in support of school curriculum and student engagement. Participation in the New Orleans 2009 conference and exhibits is your means and opportunity to connect with the potential of this year-round audience.
Conference Theme:
Celebrating the Year of Science … Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Strands include:
Submit your contract:
- Online
- By fax:
(703) 841-5114—please include 50% deposit
- By mail:
Advertising, Exhibits and Workshops Dept.
National Science Teachers Association
PO Box 90214
Washington DC 20090-0214
| Exhibit Pricing Information |
| 10' x 10' corner: $2,450 |
| 10' x 10' in-line: $2,350 |
| Exhibitor Workshops |
| $875/one |
| $825 each/two or more |
$1,000/each workshop for room size
to accommodate 120+ participants |
Please click on any active link below for the information you need (PDF unless noted):
Exhibit Schedule
Thursday, March 19, 2009
10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday, March 20, 2009
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2009
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Exhibit Installation and Dismantling Schedule
Installation
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
8:00 AM-6:00 PM
All exhibits must be installed by 6:00 PM Wednesday.
Dismantling*
Saturday, March 21, 2009
5:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, March 22, 2009
8:00 AM-12 Noon
*Please note early disassembling is not permitted. Any exhibitor found to be packing, dismantling early, or abandoning booth space prior to 5:00 PM on Saturday faces a $700 early dismantling fee and jeopardizes booth positioning at future NSTA conferences.
NSTA Exhibits, Advertising & Workshops Contacts
Richard E. (Rick) Smith
Managing Director, Advertising, Exhibits and Workshops
(703) 312-9282
cell: (703) 599-3520
rsmith@nsta.org
Jason Sheldrake
Assistant Director, Advertising, Exhibits and Workshops
(703) 312-9273
jsheldrake@nsta.org
Kimberly Hotz
Exhibits Manager
(703) 312-9263
khotz@nsta.org
Marcelo Nunez
Exhibit Services Coordinator - Exhibitor Workshops
(703) 312-9249
mnunez@nsta.org
Olenka Dobczanska
Manager, Advertising, Production and Sales
(703) 312-9262
odobczanska@nsta.org
Jamelle Thomas
Project Manager, US Registry of Teachers
(703) 312-9225
jthomas@nsta.org
Decorator Information
All services customarily required by exhibitors will be available. Complete shipping instructions and information regarding furniture and carpet rental, electrical work, plumbing, drayage, and labor for erecting and dismantling exhibits are included in the Exhibitor Service Kit, which will be e-mailed to those assigned space. For further information, contact:
GES Exposition Services
www.ges.com
US: 1-800-475-2098
International: 1-702-515-5970