Frequently Asked Questions

ADMISSION:  All attendees will register and wear a prescribed badge while in attendance.  All issued badges remain the property of the CDA.  By accepting the badge, attendees agree to observe all guidelines governing the Marketplace.  Non-exhibiting manufacturers, importers or suppliers are NOT allowed admittance to Marketplace.

ATTENDEE LIST:  How can I obtain a pre-and post Marketplace attendee list?
Each paid in full exhibiting company will receive the Convenience Distribution Marketplace Pre Event Attendee List on three occasions in January and February 2020. The Post Marketplace Attendee List will be emailed to all 2019 Exhibitors approximately one week after the Marketplace.  Please note that the main contact on your exhibit space application will receive this data automatically via email.

ATTENDEE PROMOTIONS - How can I promote my participation at the show to my prospects?
A host of sponsorship, advertising, and promotional programs are available to exhibitors: from Product Showcase shelves to full Platinum Sponsorships. Advertising programs are available with Convenience Distribution™ magazine, Convenience Distribution NEWS and online. For information, contact Joel Brown at 703-208-1649 or at joelb@cdaweb.net.

BADGES (exhibitors) – How can I register our booth personnel? How many badges is our company eligible for and what do they give us access to?
Exhibitor Registration will open in July.  Exhibitors receive 5 complimentary registrations per 10' x 10' of exhibit space, and each registration provides complete access to all Marketplace functions, receptions, meals, and sessions.

BOOTH INCLUDES

Each booth comes fully furnished and built with basic Wifi and electricity.  10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 20’ booths are MIS walled and sided booths with your company’s submitted graphics displaying across the top panel.  Additional graphics may be applied to back walls at additional cost, or exhibitor can outfit with additional graphics brought to venue and affixed to back walls.  20’ x 20’ exhibitor lounges come two formats with exhibitor graphics included.  Each exhibitor may choose from several furniture packages included with booth fee.  Exhibit hall is carpeted.

COSTS - What other costs can I expect in addition to my booth space?

Booth space is all-inclusive, but most exhibitors will incur:

  •  Material Handling/Drayage charges
  • Shipping Charges
  • Hotel & Travel Charges

DRESS CODE - What is the dress code for booth personnel?
Business professional is recommended for Marketplace sessions, lunches, breakfasts, receptions and tradeshow floor.  Casual attire is recommended for Marketplace networking reception events.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS - How can I make hotel reservations? What are the cut-off dates and what are the room rates?

CDA has a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa - the 2020 Convenience Distribution Marketplace headquarters hotel.  All educational sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions and the Marketplace floor will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. The CDA has a special group hotel rate of $245 and includes the hotel’s resort fee, complimentary Internet and complimentary access to hotel's Health Club and resort amenities. For hotel information and to reserve, please go to www.cdamarketplace.net and click on the Hotel tab. 

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251

MARKETPLACE FLOOR SCHEDULE – What are exhibitor move-in, move-out and Marketplace floor hours?

Move – In

Monday, February 24

7:00AM – 7:00PM

Tradeshow Floor

Tuesday, February 25

9:00AM – 4:00PM

Move-Out

Tuesday, February 26

4:00PM – 8:00PM

MARKETPLACE SCHEDULE - Where can I find a schedule of events?
Go to www.cdamarketplace.com and click on Schedule tab.