2009 PhotonXpo On-Site Schedule-at-a-Glance & Logistics Summary

This is a summary only. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to review their Service Manual CD-ROM or visit the Exhibitor Service Center for more detailed information.

Pre-Conference Schedule

Wednesday, April 29 –
8:00 a.m.
Advance Warehouse Opens – Address freight/boxes as:

[Your Company Name & Booth Number]
PhotonXpo 2009
c/o Hargrove, Inc.
Yellow Freight Baltimore
2301 Hawkins Point Road
Baltimore, MD  21226

(NOTE:  Monday, May 25 is a holiday and the advance warehouse will be closed.  Do not schedule any shipments for delivery on this day.  Shipments handled Saturday or Sunday or after 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday will be assessed a 35% overtime material handling charge.  Refer to the Material Handling Services Price List in the Service Manual for applicable rates.)
Wednesday, April 29 Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Notification Forms Due
Wednesday, May 13 EAC Certificates of Insurance Due (fax to +1 301.731.5438 and +1 202.416.6100).  List OSA, IEEE/LEOS, APS, Baltimore Convention Center and Hargrove as Additional Insured
Tuesday, May 26 – 4:00 p.m. Advance Warehouse Closes
Saturday, March 30 – Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Direct Shipments Accepted – Address freight/boxes as:

[Your Company Name & Booth Number]
PhotonXpo 2009
c/o Hargrove Inc.
Baltimore Convention Center – Halls E, F, G & Swing
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD  21201

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Event

Saturday
May 30
Sunday
May 31
Monday
June 1
Tuesday
June 2
Wednesday
June 3
Thursday
June 4
Friday
June 5
Exhibitor Freight Move-in 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
       
Exhibitor Move-out           4:00 p.m.–
8:00 p.m.
8:00am – 5:00pm
Outside Carriers Must be Checked In (for shipments going out Thursday)           7:00 p.m.  
Outside Carriers Must be Checked In (for shipments going out Friday)             12:00 p.m. Noon
Exhibitor Service Desk ** 8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–
8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration   8:30 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
 
Exhibit Hours       10:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–
4:00 p.m.
 
Exhibit-Only Time       10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. –
4:45 p.m.

   
Coffee Breaks on Floor       10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. –
4:45 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  
Poster Session on Floor       1:00 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. –
2:30 p.m.
 
Exhibitor Appreciation Reception       5:00 p.m. –
6:30 p.m.
     
Exhibitor Breakfast           8:30 a.m.–
9:30 a.m.
 
Press Room   12:00 p.m.–
4:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–
6:00 p.m.
 

** Hours subject to change.

PhotonXpo & CLEO/IQEC Management:
Optical Society of America
2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
+1 202.416.1972
photonxpoexhibits@osa.org

Show Location:
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
+1 410.649.7000

General Service Contractor:
Hargrove, Inc.
Lanham, MD  20706
+1 301.306.4627
customerservice@hargroveinc.com

Standard Booth Equipment:
8’ High Draped Backwall – blue and white and gold
3’ High Drapped Siderails – blue
1 – 7” x 44” ID sign with Company Name & Booth Number (not provided for island booths)

Aisle Carpet:
Blue

Questions? Contact photonxpoexhibits@osa.org