ATTENDEE & PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS Faqs
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ATTENDEE & PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS FAQs TABLE OF CONTENTS General: Page 2 COVID Safety: Page 6 • What are the dates of 2021 GlassBuild America? • What is NGA doing to ensure the health and safety • Where is the GlassBuild expo taking place? of exhibitors and attendees? • When is the expo open? • What is the GWCC doing to protect attendees? • What type of professionals attend GlassBuild? • Will you take my temperature? • Is First Aid available at the venue? Registration & Badges: Pages 2-3 • Can anyone attend the expo? Misc: Page 7 • May children attend GlassBuild America? • Can I find a place to buy a drink or lunch at the • What are the registration fees to attend? venue? • How can I take advantage of the NGA Member • Is there a business center at the venue if someone discount? wants to make copies, etc? • How does my company become a member to get • Will security guards be around throughout the complimentary entrance to the trade show? event? • How do I register? • Does NGA provide babysitting services? • When will registration be open to pick-up event • May photographs or video be taken on the trade materials? show floor or in a session? • Is there a one-day “trade show only” registration? • Since the Glazing Executives Forum and the NGA Prospective Exhibitors: Pages 7-10 Glass Conference are taking place alongside • How do I become an exhibitor? GlassBuild, can I register for both at the same • Who do I contact to secure sponsorship/branding time? opportunities? • Can I transfer my registration to someone other • What are the benefits of becoming a member? than me? • Are there any international machinery and supply • Do I have to wear a badge? manufacturers represented at GlassBuild America? • Do GlassBuild America sponsors receive • Will booths decrease in size to allow for wider aisles complimentary registrations if they are not or two-way traffic down aisles, or will you set up exhibiting? one-way aisles? • What do I do if I forgot my badge in my hotel room • Will my booth change if you adjust the size of the or lost it? aisles? • Will a printed program be available? • What does a 10’x10’ booth fee include? • Is there a maximum number of attendees allowed? • I'm having trouble logging in to the Exhibitor Portal – what can I do? Hotel & Travel: Page 4-5 • Does electricity come with my booth? • What if I shipped a box directly to the convention • How do I book a hotel room? center – who should they contact to pick it up? • What hotels is GlassBuild America using in • Do I have to order carpet? downtown Atlanta? • How many exhibitor registrations are included with • Will shuttle bus service be available from the my booth? participating hotels? • Where can I find the link to register exhibitors? • What public transportation is available in Atlanta? • When can I pick up my exhibitor badge? • What are my options of getting from the Airport to • I'm not able to stay for the full expo. What is the downtown Atlanta? policy on early break-down? • Where can I park at the GWCC? • Are there any penalties to be aware of? • How do I get a Letter of Invitation for my Visa • What are the shipping deadlines? application? • How can I secure a meeting room for an after-hours event? As of 08/13/21 Questions?: Page 10 GENERAL What are the dates of 2021 GlassBuild America? Monday through Wednesday, September 13-15, 2021 Where is the GlassBuild expo taking place? The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) located at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. When is the expo open? Monday, Sept. 13 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 14 10:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday, Sept. 15 9:00am – 1:00pm (the expo has adjusted its hours for those observing Yom Kippur) What type of professionals attend GlassBuild? Here is a breakout of 2019 participants (in 2020, GlassBuild Connect—an online event—was held without the expo): REGISTRATION & BADGES Can anyone attend the expo? Yes, we welcome all industry professionals and guests to GlassBuild 2021. There is no invitation required to attend unless you are traveling from an international country that requires an invitation for a visa. The show is not open to the public. May children attend GlassBuild America? Yes. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 4 and under must be in a stroller. What are the registration fees to attend? If your company is a member of NGA, you can attend GlassBuild America for FREE! Non-members will pay $75. How can I take advantage of the NGA Member discount? To find out if you are a member and qualify for reduced member pricing, please contact Member Services at [email protected] or 703-442-4890 x127. How does my company become a member to get complimentary entrance to the trade show? Complete the membership form online in advance of registering to attend for free. How do I register? Registration is open. Register here. Everyone will have their membership verified or non-members will need to set- up an account with NGA before registering for the event. When will registration be open to pick-up event materials? Registration will be located in Building B and open the following days and times: Note: Registration will be open on Saturday, Sept 11 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm for exhibitors only. Sunday, Sept 12 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday, Sept 13 8:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday, Sept 14 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday, Sept 15 8:00am – 1:00pm Is there a one-day “trade show only” registration? No. GlassBuild America offers a three-day only registration for members and non-members. Since the Glazing Executives Forum and the NGA Glass Conference are taking place alongside GlassBuild, can I register for both at the same time? Yes, you can register for the other events during your GlassBuild registration. Can I transfer my registration to someone other than me? Yes. You can contact the registrar to make name substitutions for badges for those from the same company. Do I have to wear a badge? For security reasons, your event-specific badge will be required for admittance to all in-person Events. Please wear your badge so that it can be easily seen at all times. All GlassBuild event badges are encoded with certain information about you, including your name and mailing address. Exhibitors can scan your badge to obtain that information. By giving an exhibitor your badge to scan, you are giving them consent to contact you. Do GlassBuild America sponsors receive complimentary registrations if they are not exhibiting? If the sponsor is an NGA member or exhibitor, they will receive the applicable complimentary registrations. Please contact Kathy Swaak for details. What do I do if I forgot my badge in my hotel room or lost it? You will need to visit registration to pay the reprint fee of $15 to receive another copy (ID required) Will a printed program be available? Yes, you can pick-up the Show Catalog on site at registration which details the entire program and exhibitors. Is there a maximum number of attendees allowed? No, there are currently no limitations on the exhibit floor and NGA is following all the local, county and state regulations. HOTELS & TRAVEL How do I book a hotel room? We recommend that you book your hotel through our official GlassBuild housing partner, EventSphere. Click here to book your hotel to take advantage of the negotiated low rates if you stay in our housing block. If you need to block more than 5 rooms, please use this form to reserve your rooms. We advise you to reserve early to get your choice of hotel. Reservation deadline is Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 What hotels is GlassBuild America using in downtown Atlanta? See the list of hotels, rates an location below. Will shuttle bus service be available from the participating hotels? No. NGA has negotiated rooms at hotels that are within walking distance to the venue. What public transportation is available in Atlanta? MARTA: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is Atlanta's public transportation system comprised of a bus and rail system that connects all parts of Atlanta. A single $2.50 fare covers one-way bus or train trips, including transfers. The GWCC is MARTA accessible at two stations. For many events on the GWCCA campus, parking is at a premium and MARTA is the fastest and easiest way to arrive. This is especially true for Mercedes-Benz Stadium events, where MARTA is highly recommended. The GWCCA is MARTA accessible at three stations. • Events in Centennial Olympic Park can use the GWCC/CNN Station (W-1) or the Peachtree Center Station (N-1) which is approximately a six-block walk. • Events in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium can use either the GWCC/CNN Station (W-1) or the Vine City Station (W-2) • Events in GWCC Buildings A and B can use the GWCC/CNN Station (W-1) • Events in GWCC Building C can use the GWCC/CNN Station (W-1) or the Vine City Station (W-2) If you are coming from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, MARTA has a rail station located at the north end of the airport, near baggage claim. This service offers the quickest and least expensive way to get to and from the airport to downtown Atlanta. For more information, visit www.itsmarta.com and view train and walking directions to the GWCC. TAXIS: Atlanta has more than 1,500 taxis available to take attendees to and from their hotel throughout Atlanta.