SourceMart—Exhibitor Fact Sheet

Date & Hours:

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Noon to 4 PM
Conference Agenda

Location:

Omni Houston Hotel
Hotel Room Reservation Info & Link - Airport, Transportation & Parking Info

Booth Space:

FULL BOOTH = Two - 6' Draped Tables
HALF BOOTH = One - 6' Draped Table

Booth Rental Rates are on the Exhibit Contract

If you are bringing display fixtures or clothing racks you must contact Adele at: adele@narts.org to determine what size booth you will need.

Please reserve adequate table space—additional tables will NOT be available on site. In order to maintain a professional image, floor space cannot be used for cashiering, packing or storage. Storage MUST be concealed under skirted tables.

Electrical & Lighting:

Electrical access will be provided for exhibitors requesting it on the contract. You MUST bring your own extension cords and surge protectors—none will be provided by the hotel. If you want to spotlight your product, you must bring your own additional tabletop lighting.

Internet & Floor Banners

Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available in SourceMart. Floor banners require the purchase of additional floor space, or WILL NOT be permitted in SourceMart. Banners are limited to two per booth. 

AV Equipment Rental Rental of any AV equipment including screens/monitors, MUST be ordered DIRECTLY THROUGH Pinnacle Live, the AV company at the hotel.  You have to create your order for any AV equipment you need in SourceMart on this website:   https://www.pinnaclelive.com/exhibitor-request/omni-houston-hotel
Food & Beverage:

No F&B may be dispersed to attendees at your booth without NARTS getting prior approval from hotel. This includes something as simple as individually wrapped hard candy. Please submit a request to Adele - adele@narts.org - at least a month out and be VERY specific about what you’ll be giving away in your booth. 

Setup & Breakdown:

The exhibit area will be available for setup on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 8 AM and must be completed by 11:30 AM. SourceMart will be held in the Constellation Ballroom on the First Floor of the hotel. Materials may not be removed before 4 PM and must be completely removed by 5 PM.

Shipping:

Please indicate on your contract if you are shipping materials to the hotel and we will send you shipping instructions and printable box identification forms, which enable us to locate your boxes. Be sure to schedule shipping so boxes do not reach the hotel until 2 days prior to the meeting in order to avoid storage charges. DO NOT ship any boxes without contacting us for the proper labeling. Boxes shipped to hotel will be in your booth at 8 AM ON SUNDAY - THEY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE EARLIER! The hotel imposes a box handling fee (see contract), which we will pass on to you.

Counterfeits: NARTS does NOT allow the display, sale or advertisement of any counterfeit merchandise during or surrounding any NARTS function.
Dress Code:

Professional business attire required. NO JEANS or SHORTS ALLOWED.

Attendee List:

You will be able to access attendee listing on our event app at Conference. We will provide a database of attendees after Conference, upon request.

Hospitality Suite and/or Auxiliary Event Policy:

Hospitality suites / customer receptions, auxiliary meetings / training sessions or any other events MUST be arranged through and approved in advance by NARTS. This policy is monitored by NARTS through agreement with our host hotel. We reserve the right to postpone, delay or cancel ANY function conflicting with any official NARTS function, including the optional resale shop bus tour.  There is to be no selling of products and/or services outside of SourceMart on hotel property. 

Exhibit Arrangements:

Do NOT contact the hotel directly regarding anything pertaining to exhibits. All arrangements must go through NARTS meeting planner, Adele Meyer. NARTS will NOT allow/honor any arrangements you made directly with the hotel. (This excludes guest room reservations.)

Social Media:

We encourage you to connect with attendees on our Members Only Facebook group prior to, during and after Conference. If you are not already in our group, please login to the Members Only section of our Website for a link and submit a request to join.

No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to SourceMart!