Annual Conference FAQ

Frequently Asked AACOP questions for vendors:

  1. What meals are provided for vendors and sponsors? Continental breakfast and buffet lunch during vendor show hours.
  2. What is included with a booth? Each booth is 8 x10 and comes with one 8 foot x 3 foot table and two chairs. They are a typical shell-style set up with a black backdrop and black tablecloth.
  3. What is the electricity situation? You will have ACCESS to electricity for a small fee, but it can be up to 25 feet away from your booth so make sure you bring proper extension cords and power strips.
  4. Are the booths carpeted? The entire vendor hall is carpeted with office-grade carpeting.
  5. What is the cancelation policy? We will offer a full refund up until 30 days prior to the conference. After that, no refund will be issued.
  6. I want an opportunity to address the membership, how can I do that? You need to purchase one of the larger sponsorships as outlined on the website that come with speaking time (lunch, dinner, happy hour, silver, gold, platinum).
  7. How many days prior to the event will the hotel receive boxes? Please see shipping instructions on the vendor information page.
  8. When can I load-in to the convention center and/or set up my booth? See schedule on vendor information page
  9. Can we leave our products/materials at the booth overnight? Yes – security will monitor the vendor hall overnight.

Frequently asked AACOP questions for Attendees:

  1. What meals are provided for attendees of the conference: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 formal dinner.  There is also usually food at the hospitality suites and the beer garden.  The bowling tournament also includes dinner.
  2. What is the total number of training hours received? 8-12 hours