Thank you for choosing to Sponsor or Exhibit at the Media Technology Summit!

Contact

Need Assistance? 

Andrew Bergdahl, Exhibits Manager
Email: abergdahl@smpte.org

For Registration Inquiries or Assistance:

events@smpte.org

For Sponsorship, Promotion, or Branding Inquires:
Anthony Catalano, Executive Account Manager
+1 914-205-2381
acatalano@smpte.org
 
 

Solutions Hub (Expo) Schedule

October 21

8am - 4pm

Exhibitor Move-In

October 22

8am - 9am

Exhibitor Move In Continues

October 22

10am - 8pm

Solutions Hub Open

October 22

6pm - 8pm

Solutions Hub Opening Reception

October 23

10am - 4pm

Solutions Hub Open

October 23

4pm - 8pm

Exhibitor Move-Out

Key Dates and Deadlines

See below for important deadlines

August 15

Sponsor and Exhibitor submissions due for the Emerging Tech Showcase sessions

September 1

Exhibitor and Sponsor Listing Submission Due

September 16

Deadline for Inclusion on Conference Bag (Sponsors Only - check your package for details)

September 23

Advanced Freight Receiving Start

September 23

Freeman Discount Deadline

September 26

Last Day to Book Your Loews Hollywood Hotel Room at the SMPTE Group Rate

October 5

Deadline to Order AV / Electric / Internet from Encore

October 5

Last Day for Pre-Registration Pricing Discount

October 11

Deadline for Lead Retrieval custom qualifying questions and physical device orders

October 16

Freeman Advanced Freight Deadline

October 21

Exhibitor Move-In

October 22 & 23

Solutions Hub is Open

October 23

Exhibitor Move-Out

What is Included in My Booth?

Each 10’ x 10’ booth package consists of:

  • 8’ high back wall – Black Drape
  • 3’ high side drape - Black Drape
  • (1) 6’ x 30” H draped table - Black Skirting
  • (2) Limerick side chairs
  • (1) wastebasket
  • 7” x 44” one-line booth ID sign
  • (1) 10 Amp power drop

Each 6’ x 6’ booth package consists of:

  • 8’ high back wall – Black Drape
  • 3’ high side drape - Black Drape
  • (1) 4’ x 30” H draped table – Black Skirting
  • (2) Limerick side chairs
  • (1) wastebasket
  • 7” x 44” one-line booth ID sign
  • (1) 10 Amp power drop

Venue Information

Ray Dolby Ballroom @ the Ovation Hollywood

6801 Hollywood Blvd
5th Floor
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States

The majority of the SMPTE Media Technology Summit will take place in the Ray Dolby Ballroom, on the 5th floor of the Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood and Highland), adjacent to the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

For attendees staying at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, simply take the elevator to the 5th floor and cross over the pool deck to get to the Dolby Ballroom. For those traveling to the conference daily, please park in the Ovation Hollywood and proceed to the 5th Floor via elevator or escalator.

The Sessions, Solutions Hub, and Awards Gala will all be taking place in sections of the Ray Dolby Ballroom.

Freeman Exhibitor Kit

All Exhibit Contacts should receive an email from Freeman with a login for the Exhibitor Kit. We expect emails to go out the first week in August.

Company Profile & Tech Trek Participation

Click below to submit your company profile for the website and mobile app.  You will also be able to sign up to participate in a Student Exhibit Tour and/or a Tech Trek.

Tech Treks - New for 2024!
This year, to more closely align the program and the Solutions Hub, portions of the program are dedicated to "Tech Treks," which are guided exhibit tours of companies that are showcasing technology discussed in the sessions.

AV / Electric / Internet Orders

AV/Equipment Rentals, Internet and Electrical Services will be handled by Encore.

  • As a reminder, all exhibit booths have a 10Amp electrical drop included. You ONLY need to order electric if you have additional needs.
  • Please be sure to enter discount code SMPTE40OFF at checkout to receive the 40% discount off listed prices for SMPTE exhibitors.

Lead Retrieval for Exhibitors

Lead Retrieval will be provided by our on-site registration partner, Validar. Please click below for options and order form.  License orders can be placed up until the show open; however, if you would like to order a physical device or add custom questions, the order deadline is October 11.

Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

Many common questions (what is included with your booth, booth staff and conference registrations, complimentary passes for customers, etc.) are answered in the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.

Lodging

We are happy to once again partner with the Loews Hollywood Hotel as the official hotel of the Media Technology Summit.

A Discounted rate of $269/night is available for Summit participants through September 26.

This year, SMPTE has partnered with Connections Housing to manage hotel room bookings and provide you with an upgraded level of customer service. You can book individual rooms or group blocks.

Exhibitor Registration and Free Solutions Hub Passes

Click for information on Exhibitor registration and your free Solutions Hub passes for distribution. This information, along with your company's unique discount codes, has been emailed to the Booth Logistics Contact. If you need assistance, contact events@smpte.org.

Below you will find the following assets to be used in your marketing campaigns.

Have you told your contacts and potential customers that you’re exhibiting or sponsoring at the Media Technology Summit? Editable graphics (in both PowerPoint and EPS) can help you spread the word. Add your company logo and booth # and then place the graphics on your site, post them on social media, add them to your newsletters, and whatever other channels you use to communicate with your network. 

PowerPoint Files for Exhibitors Ads/Graphics  -

Use these editable files to add your company name and logo to the graphics in this folder.    

  • A hint: the square image is great for social media posts. The banners are ideal for company newsletters. 

 

Social Media Post Text
Contains blurbs to give you inspiration for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter posts about your participation as an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the SMPTE Summit. Please feel free to revise and add your own personality to the posts. The square image will look great with any social posting you do. Please use the #SMPTESUMMIT in your posts.

“Ready-to-Publish” Blurb for SMPTE Exhibitors and Sponsors
Simply add the name of your company, and the text is ready to use in an email to offer customers free exhibits passes and to invite them to your booth.

General Summit Graphics
These graphics are in “ready-to-post” format and can be used on socials, in emails, and on websites. You will not be able to add your logo or to these graphics.

EPS files for Exhibitor/Sponsor Graphics
If you have access to a designer, the designer can use these editable files to add your name and image (optional) to the graphics in this folder. You’ll need to use the fonts below. 

  • Fonts
    If you are getting help from a designer, you can send them these font files. They’ll know what to do!