EXHIBITOR INFORMATION


The Canadian Library Association National Conference and Trade Show is Canada’s premier event for the library and information community. It offers exhibitors a unique opportunity to present their products and services to library and information professionals from all across Canada.

Hours and Exhibit Events

Our Trade Show hours are designed to maximize your organization’s participation in the CLA National Conference. There are 6 hours of unopposed trade shows hours at CLA 2012 in Ottawa. (11.5 hours in total).

Wednesday, May 30: Opening Reception at the Trade Show 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 31: Trade Show Open 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Friday, June 1: Trade Show Open 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Poster Presentations 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Who will visit your booth at the trade show? (based on 2010/11)

Library directors/managers, users of software and databases to serve their clients

  • Key decision makers and purchasing managers
  • Based on attendance from the past two years:
    • 40% of delegates are staff and board members of public libraries
    • 40% of delegates are employed in the academic sector: college, university, elementary and secondary school libraries
    • 15% of delegates work in special libraries
    • 5% of delegates are library educators, consultants and suppliers to the library community

Here’s what you get with your booth rental

We provide a comprehensive exhibit package for one price that includes the following:

  • Booth – 10’W x 10’D, 8’ high drape back wall, 3’ high drape side wall
  • Electronic exhibitor manual with detailed information on displays, transportation, and rentals
  • Individual listing in the final conference program
  • Unlimited free badges for booth personnel
  • Interactive floor plan on the conference website with listing as a Trade Show participant and a link to your home page
  • One complimentary full delegate registration allowing an individual from your company to attend the conference sessions (additional charges would be incurred for ticketed events)

Exhibitor Space Application pdf