IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition 2016

Mark your calendar for the 2016 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition. More than 700 companies and thousands of professionals from more than 80 countries around the world will converge on Dallas for the biggest and most collaborative show in the T&D industry. New ideas. Emerging technologies. The most innovative products. It`s a huge opportunity to join others in what will shape the energy solutions industry for years to come. Whether you`re an exhibitor, industry professional, student or expert interested in leading a session, make plans today to be a big part of tomorrow.

There is no Bigger Event to Power your business forward. Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in the industry’s leading trade show! Transform your network through new leads and relationships. Expose your company to thousands of industry professionals from around the world. Discover the latest ideas and innovations through educational sessions and collaboration. No matter what you are exhibiting, this is one event that you cannot miss.

We have had a tremendous response from the industry and everyone is excited to Go Big in Dallas. While the exhibit hall is filling up fast there are still several spaces available, primarily in Hall B, which is located close to the entrance from the session rooms.

What is T&D?
Leading companies from across the world participate in this event both as exhibitors and attendees. A comprehensive conference program along with the broad range of exhibiting companies enables attendees the opportunity to learn from an experienced professional in a classroom environment. Then experience the real world applications and hands on demonstrations from the exhibitors. Companies like yours bring the solutions attendees are looking for.

For the 2014 event attendees indicated the following as their primary area of interest that define T&D.

Attendees come from across the US, including the top 20 utilities. In addition, more than 80 countries from around the world are represented. The chart below lists the wide range of industry professional you will have the opportunity to meet.

Why Exhibit?
In 2016, more than 700 companies and thousands of professionals from more than 80 countries around the world will converge on Dallas for the biggest and most collaborative trade show in the power energy industry – the Transmission and Distribution Conference & Exposition. Here, leading companies will come together to share new ideas and the emerging technologies and products that will shape energy solutions for years to come. No matter what you are exhibiting, this is the one event that you cannot miss!

For the 2014 event, attendees indicated the following as the value of equipment they recommended, specified or purchase annually.

• Exhibits are located in Dallas, Texas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Halls B-F.
• Exhibit Hall Access:
  • Registration opens in Lobby F on Sunday at 12 noon (beat the rush). At this time you will be able to pick up badges and/or badge holders.
  • Wristbands available for set-up staff & EACs at the Lobby D entrance Thursday – Sunday.
• T&D Show Office is located in D222, this is located between the D & E hall entrances. The office will be open from 8 am – 5 pm, Friday, April 29 – Thursday, May 5, please call (703) 662-3602 for assistance. Secure overnight storage is offered in this room for exhibitors wishing to secure small items such as laptops, etc. You may bring your items to the office at 5 pm each night.
• Floor Managers are available in the exhibit hall to assist you throughout the show.  IEEE PES Exhibit Staff can be reached at (703) 662-3602.
• The First Aid Station is located in the back of Hall E, near dock door 8 and in Lower Lobby C, next to C150. They will be open move-in through move-out.
• Security office is located in the back of Hall E near dock door 8.
• Show Schedule Information (Full schedule available online)
  • Target Move-in begins on Thursday, April 28 and continues through Friday, April 29.  All exhibitors including linear booths (10×10, 10×20, etc.) can move-in Saturday, April 30 through Monday, May 2.  All booths must be set by 4 pm on Monday.
  • All exhibitors are invited to attend the Conference Opening Reception Monday evening at AT&T Stadium. Shuttle buses will depart from the conference hotels beginning at 6:00pm.  Get your booth set-up and join us, but don’tforget your badge.
• Shuttles: Service is provided to and from the convention center and official show hotels only.  Service will begin on Monday, May 2 at 6:30 am.  Complete schedule information and locations of the stops will be posted in the Lower A/B & D Lobbies in the convention center, hotel lobbies and the Final Program.
  • Freeman Online Mobile – Freeman on your PC or Smartphone – service at your fingertips!
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  • Receive notifications when:
    • your show site shipments arrive
    • your empty containers are returned to your booth after the show
  • Ask for service or assistance from anywhere
  • View your orders and freight shipments
  • Submit your outbound paperwork without making a trip to the service desk
• POV Access  – Privately Owned Vehicles (POV’s) will be directed upon arrival to the designated POV check-in area.  Full instructions online.
• The next IEEE PES T&D Show will be in Denver, April 16-19, 2018.  Space Selection will be this fall and information will be sent to all exhibiting companies prior to exhibit sales opening. No reservations for booth space will be made onsite.

Below is a brief list of a few of the show rules and regulations for exhibitor booths, click here for full rules.  For additional information or to order services please refer to the online exhibitor manual.

• No display material of any kind, including, but not limited to, signs, banners or logos may be suspended from the ceiling.  No balloons or blimps may be suspended or tethered.
• All floor space in your booth must be carpeted.  Show Management will authorize the official contractor to carpet, at the exhibitor’s expense, any booth space not covered by 4 p.m., Monday, May 2.
• Exhibit displays must not exceed the following height restrictions

1. Linear booths are not permitted to be over 8’ tall in the back half of their booth
2. Linear booths are not permitted to be over 4’ tall in the front half of their booth, allowing for line of sight to neighboring exhibitors.
3. Island booths are not permitted to be over 20’ tall and if over 30’ wide must allow for 10’ openings for every 20’ of display structure.