Exhibitor Information

The Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show is an opportunity for your organization to support the aviation industry while gaining valuable exposure with aircraft owners and pilots.

Why Exhibit at the Northwest Aviation Conference?

  • Large exhibit area (122,000 sf)
  • 350 booths in hi-tech facility
  • National aviation speakers – pilot, aircraft owner & airport workshops
  • Seminar presentations dedicated to all aspects of aviation in five fully equipped, wi-fi seminar rooms many presentations with FAA certification
  • Sport Pilot, Ultralight & VLJ special seminar programs & exhibits
  • Increased advertising and media participation
  • Low cost, exhibitor driven, IA renewal program offered to mechanics
  • Aviation networking opportunities!

Who exhibits in the 122,000 exhibit hall:

  • airports & fly-in destinations
  • propellers/engine repairs
  • flight simulators & schools
  • government agencies
  • avionic, interiors & navigation software
  • pilot supplies and novelties
  • clubs/groups
  • insurance & financing
  • 2011 Exhibitor List
  • 2012 Preliminary Exhibitor List

Need a booth? Click here for booth registration form and return to Rachel. For booth availability and map, click here.

More Information

Booth Information
Each standard booth is 10’ X 10’. Draped back is 8’ high; sides are 3’ between booths. Each booth includes 8’ draped table & two chairs. Electricity is available at each booth. Internet available upon request. Booth layout map

Decorator Forms & Information:
Additional lighting, decorating, furniture, carpet and signage are available from the decorator service. Exhibitors will receive a furnishings reservation form in exhibitor package. Decorator personnel will also be on site during set up.
Decorator Forms:
Decorator Order Form
Decorator Credit Card Authorization
Freight to SITE via Corvallis


Conference Schedule:
Seminars are presented in the conference area throughout the open hours. The entrance and food court area in relationship to the seminar area allows for plenty of exhibit area flow through traffic throughout the day.The Showplex facility has five fully equipped seminar rooms each accommodating up to 250 attendees. Presentations range from product and safety seminars to keynote presentations.

Show Set Up:
Exhibitors are welcome to set up their displays from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, February 24 and from 8:00 am until 8:45 am on Saturday morning. Tear down follows show close on Sunday until midnight.

Location:
The NWACTS is held in the Showplex Conference Center at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, WA. Puyallup is located near I-5, between Tacoma and SEATAC airport. The nearest GA airport is Pierce County (1S0), located about seven miles away. SEATAC is the nearest large airport. Information on driving and area amenities can be obtained here. more

Lodging:
Make your reservations early as accommodations tend to fill for this event. Click here for lodging and hotel blocks. more

Advertising:
The event produces a 48 page CMYK gloss program that is distributed free of charge to all participants. Provide your own ad copy or we can produce professional ads for your company free of charge. Call for details.
Program ad rates/deadlines

UBI Information
The event is required by the Deprtment of Revenue to collect UBI numbers from EVERY exhibitor selling goods at the event. If you are exhibiting and VENDING any items, please complete the attached form and fax or email to the event.
If you do not have a Washington UBI number and will exhibit in WA two (2) or less times per year, than please call DOR at 1-866-248-1287 to receive a FREE number over the phone. Then, please complete the attached form and email or fax to 360-868-2211. The tax rate in Puyallup is .88% Click Here for form

CALL NOW: 866-922-7469/ locally 360-427-5599 or email Rachel with any questions!

Hours & Information

February 25 & 26, 2012

Set Up:
Friday 2:00 - 8:00 | SAT before 9:00 am
enter through Orange Gate -5th/9th ST.
Open to public:

SATURDAY 9-5:30 | SUNDAY 10 - 4 PM

Showplex Exhibit Hall
Western Washington Fairgrounds
Puyallup, WA
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