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Event
Where is the event held?The event is held in Allen, TX USA at:
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
200 E Stacy Rd #1350, Allen, TX 75002
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When is the 2024 event?
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Friday
SaturdayDate
March 15
March 16Hours
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
10:00 am - 11:00 pmAgenda
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How much is the event admission fee?
The event is free for all attendees.
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How many people are expected to attend the event?
- 1200+ for the banquet on Fri, Mar 15th. Note that the banquet is a paid event.
- 6500+ for the event on Sat, Mar 16th.
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Who attends the event?
Sponsors, Donors, Guests from USA and abroad, general public from DFW area, across USA and abroad.
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Where can I find information about the event agenda and schedule?
Details will be provided soon.
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What are my options to become a sponsor or place an Ad to promote my business?
Please visit Donor Packages & Benefits for details.
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Exhibits
What are the exhibit hours?Day
Friday
SaturdayDate
March 15
March 16Hours
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Banquet Attendees only)
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What are the contact details for the NATS Exhibits Team?Suresh Reddy VuluvalaSatyam VeernapuDev
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How much is the exhibit's admission fee?
The exhibit's admission is free for all attendees.
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Who is participating in the exhibits?
Vendors include Gold & Diamond Jewellers, Real Estate, Financial Services & Products, Apparel/Boutique/Semi-precious Jewelry/Pearls/Gems, Non-profit, and etc.
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What is the cost to exhibit at the event?
Please visit https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the “Exhibits Pricing” menu for details.
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Are early bird discounts available?
Yes. We highly encourage you to take advantage of discounted prices by booking before the early bird offer expires.
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What is the standard booth size?
For Gold & Diamond vendors, the standard booth size is 10’x20’. For all other vendors, the standard booth size is 10’x10’.
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What does my booth come with?
Each 10’x10’ booth includes:
- Exhibitor ID, 8’ rear draping and 3’ side draping, one 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs and a wastebasket.
- 5 free admission tickets. If you need more tickets, contact NATS Exhibits Support Desk.
- 4 food tokens to use at food stalls, which are located in the Exhibits area.
- Dinner.
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How do I place orders for additional tables/chairs for my booth?
You are allowed to bring your own tables/chairs. please visit https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the "Shipping & Custom Orders" menu for details on placing orders.
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How many vendor booths are planned for this event?
Total 48 booths with 10’x10’ size are planned for this event.
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Am I allowed to share the booth with another company?
No, booth sharing by multiple companies is not allowed.
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Where can I view the floor plan for the exhibits?
Please visit https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the “Floor Plan” menu.
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Where can I find the list of exhibitors participating in the exhibits?
Please visit https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the “Exhibitor List” menu.
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Is the Banquet on Friday, March 15th included in the Exhibitor package?
Due to space limitations we are unable to confirm the banquet tickets at this time. But we are happy to confirm that Friday dinner is included in the Exhibitor package.
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When will I receive booth assignment confirmation?
- Once the payment made in full, exhibitor number will be assigned and communicated to you via Whatapp and/or email.
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Exhibitor number will be in the format E1-1, where E means Exhibitor, first number is the priority number and the second number is sequence number within the vendor category in the order the payment was received.
Vendor categories with priority are:- Sponsor/donor
- Gold & Diamond jewelry
- Real Estate & Finance Services & Products
- Apparel/Boutique/Semi-precious jewelry/Pearls/Gems
- Others(Life Insurance, Agriculture, Education, and etc.)
- Non-profit
- Exhibitor booth assignement will be done 2 to 3 weeks prior to the event date. Exhibitor will have an opportunity to review the floor plan and choose booth(s) from available.
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How do I register as a Vendor to participate in the exhibits?
- Contact the NATS Exhibits team to get the vendor confirmation via email or WhatsApp.
- Then go to https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the “Vendor Registration” menu.
- Once you register and make payment, email the payment receipt to exhibits@natsworld.org
Please note that you need to get vendor confirmation from the NATS Exhibits team prior to registering and making payment. If you register and make payment without vendor confirmation, there is no guarantee of availability of booths as we have limited number of booths.
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Can I get a refund if I change my mind about exhibiting?
Amount once paid cannot be refunded and is not transferable.
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Where can I collect the admission tickets?
Admission ticket is required for each member of your team to access the docking area. Tickets should be collected prior to move-in. Exhibits team will provide the details on when and where to collect the admission tickets.
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Food Arrangements
What are the food arrangements for attendees/exhibitors- Exhibitors will receive food tokens to cover the lunch/dinner. The NATS Exhibit team of volunteers will be available to pick up the food from the food stalls and deliver at your booth, if needed.
- Attendees can purchase the food at food stalls located in the exhibits area.
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Are we going to have food stalls available on Fri, Mar 15th?
No.
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Are there any other options for food other than food stalls that are organized by NATS?
There are several restaurants and coffee shops located in the Concourse and on the second floor, where you can purchase. Also, there are several restaurants and coffee shops around the event center within 5 min drive from the event center.
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Check-in/Move-in/Move-out
Where and when can I check-inExhibits Support Desk is located in the Concourse/docking area and check-in is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm on Fri, Mar 15 2024. Please collect the Welcome Kit at the time of check-in.
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When can I move in?
Exhibitor move-in is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm on Fri, Mar 15 2024.
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When should I move out?
Move-out is scheduled to complete by 10:00 pm on Sat, Mar 16 2024.
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Where is the exhibit area located at the event center?
The main event is held in the arena. The exhibits are located in the Concourse around the arena on the South, North, and West side of the event center building. Both the arena and Concourse are located on the first floor of the building.
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Where are the loading docks located at the event center?
Loading docks are located on the east side of the event center building. A signage is placed on the doors to easily locate the docking area entrance/exit. If you need help, please contact the NATS Exhibits team.
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What is the process to move-in?
- Enter the docking area and you will be directed to the loading/unloading dock. Please note that admission ticket is required for each member to access the docking area. Admission tickets need to be collected prior to move-in.
- Unload the merchandise in the back of the house area and park your vehicle in the south garage, which is across the street.
- Collect your Welcome Kit at NATS Exhibits Support Desk, which is located near the docking area.
- Then you may proceed to move your merchandise to your assigned booth.
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What is the process to move-out?
- Move your merchandise to the back of the house area of the docking area.
- Get your vehicle to the appropriate loading dock based on your vehicle type.
- Load the merchandise into your vehicle.
- Proceed immediately to the docking area exit as soon as the merchandise is loaded into your vehicle to avoid any traffic jam.
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Is moving equipment such as cart dolly provided for exhibitors at the time of move-in/move-out?
Limited equipment will be available in the docking area. But there is no guarantee that you will get one when you need it. We highly recommend you to bring your own moving equipment.
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Is labor on hire available at the event center to help with the move-in/move-out?
There is no labor available at the event center to help with move-in/move-out. We highly recommend you to make your own arrangements. You are allowed to hire a third-party to help with the move-in/move-out.
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Parking & Accommodation
What parking arrangements are available at the event center?Free parking is available for Exhibitors and attendees across the street at south parking lot and north parking lot of the event center.
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Is there preferred accommodation I can book?
Yes. Please visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalan-courtyard-dallas-allen-at-the-event-center, which is across the street on the north side of the event center.
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How far is the preferred hotel from the event center?
The hotel is conveniently located across the street on the north side of the event center building.
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Shipping & Custom Orders
Is WiFi provided in the Exhibit area?Yes, password protected free WiFi is available for Exhibitors. WiFi details will be provided in the Welcome Kit. Free public WiFi is available for attendees.
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How do I place orders for power supply to my booth?
Utilities service is handled by the event center. After your booth assignement is confirmed, please visit https://www.natsworld.org/dfw-exhibits and navigate to the "Shipping & Custom Orders" menu for details.
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Can I bring power strips, in case I need it for my booth?
Yes. You can bring your own or rent by requesting in the utilities service order form.
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How do I place orders for additional lighting in the booth?
Details will be provided soon.
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Security
Is security provided during the exhibit hours?Yes. Guest Services, T-Shirt Security, and police secuity will be available during the event. Note that NATS is not responsible for the safety of your merchandise.
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Can I leave merchandise in my booth after exhibits is closed on friday instead of taking the merchandise with me and move-in again on Saturday?
Typically exhibitors take high-value merchandise with them and secure the rest of the merchandise in the booth with protective coveres. After the Friday banquet event, the event center will be locked for general public. Overnight security staff will be present to monitor the exhibits area until the exhibits are open on saturday. Please note that NATS is not responsible for the safety of your merchandise.