InsurEXPO Exhibit Booth

IIANC's InsurEXPO is the state's largest insurance industry event and features one of the southeast's largest industry trade shows with 125+ insurance companies and vendors showcasing their latest products and services. Exhibiting at InsurEXPO24 will help connect your company with 400+ IIANC member agents from across the state - more than any other industry event in North Carolina. Even if your company isn't actively searching for agencies to appoint, exhibiting is a great way to visit with your current clients, strengthen those relationships, and show your support for them and the independent agency system. 

Booth assignments are based on receipt of registration with payment and will be assigned based on availability of preferred space. IIANC will make every effort to assign companies to one of their preferred choices, but we reserve the right to make assignments or reassignments as necessary. Companies participating in the 2024 IIANC PARTNERS Program receive priority placement and the opportunity to select space before general registration opens to the public. 

Exhibit space (8'x10') will include:
- 8' high back wall drape
- 3' high side divider drape
- One 6' skirted table
- One 7"x44" booth identification sign
- Two chairs
 - One wastebasket 
- Preliminary attendee roster sent approximately two weeks prior to the event containing names, agency/company names, and mailing addresses
- Registration for one representative (paid registrations are required for all additional company representatives, regardless of how much or little of the event they plan to attend)

The exhibit hall hours will be:

• Thursday, September 19 from 11:30am - 5:30pm
• The exhibit hall will close at 5:30pm and you may tear down your booth after that time. 

Additional Important Details:

HOLLINS Exposition Services is pleased to have been selected as the Official Service Contractor for the InsurEXPO. We recognize that your participation in this event is a vital part of your firm’s marketing program. Be assured we will do everything possible to ensure a positive experience. An Exhibitor Kit will be shared soon which contains important information about your booth, move-in and move-out schedule, shipping of booth materials, and much more. 

Set-Up and Breakdown:
Exhibitor move-in will be from 3:00pm - 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 18 and 8:00am - 9:00am on Thursday, September 19. You may not enter the exhibit hall before this time to begin setting up your booth. Breakdown begins after the Networking Hall officially closes at 5:30pm on Thursday, September 19. All exhibitors must be torn down and cleared out by 10am on Friday, September 20. Any exhibitor who tears down their booth before the listed time without pre-approval from IIANC may not be approved to attend future IIANC events. 

Security:
Insurance of booth contents and personnel is recommended. IIANC does not insure exhibitor property. Neither IIANC nor the Benton Convention Center will be responsible for the safety of exhibits from theft, fire damage, or other causes. Exhibitors are responsible for their own equipment at all times, including when the Networking Lounge is closed. 

Outside Exhibits / Hospitality Suites:
Exhibitor/Company is prohibited, without express written approval from IIANC, from displaying products/services and/or other advertising material in areas outside its booth space such as, but not limited to, parking lots, hotel lobbies, lounges, corridors, sleeping rooms, etc. Exhibitor/Company also agrees not to operate hospitality suites or host any hospitality functions during official conference hours or when any IIANC-sponsored activities are being held. Hospitality functions are permitted only upon payment by the Exhibitor/Company of all fees due hereunder, in addition to participation in IIANC’s PARTNERS Program. All requests for a hospitality suite or public function space must be made through Allyson Knott/IIANC. If Exhibitor/Company cancels or fails to occupy the exhibit space during official show hours, IIANC reserves the right to notify the hotel to cancel any hospitality space and/or hotel guest rooms under Exhibitor’s/Company's name. Exhibitor/Company shall remain liable for the payments made to the hotel.

Restrictions:
IIANC reserves the right to decline and prohibit any company's participation, exhibit or any part of an exhibit which, in its opinion, is not proper. This reservation extends to company, persons, conduct, printed matter, souvenirs, or anything which, at the sole discretion of management, may adversely affect the character of the event. 

All materials must be displayed within the space outlined above (no oversized booths will be permitted unless purchasing multiple spaces)

Cancellations:
Exhibitors may cancel, in writing, up to the close of business on August 16, 2024 and receive a refund of their payment minus a 50 percent processing fee, after which date fees are non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be emailed to Allyson Knott at aknott@iianc.com.