The NetVU Conference is the “Must Attend” Event of the Year 

 

April 26-28, more than 1,500 of the nation's most influential agents will attend the NetVU Conference in Anaheim, California…where will U be?

• NetVU users and leaders in the industry will gather to network and learn about the latest offerings
• As a  premier education event, NetVU conference attracts the most influential independent agents from around the country
• NetVU Conference attendees are serious about the future and actively searching for ways to help grow their business
• This is a great place to network with independent insurance agents interested in streamlining their business and increasing production 

The Exhibit Area is a must-see event for every conference attendee, with special events, networking and exclusive time to explore your company’s latest product and service offerings.  There’s no better way to get in front of so many decision-makers in just a matter of days.

 

A MUST ATTEND Conference for Insurance Carriers 

 

Everyone’s looking for that competitive advantage.  As an Insurance carrier you’ll want to attend this high profile event to help educate agents on how your technology initiatives will help enable them to compete and WIN new business.  In addition to new business, this is a great opportunity to showcase your technology initiatives that help streamline agency workflow.  There’s no better place to gain direct feedback on your products than NetVU, the largest national gathering of independent agents in the industry.

 

For your convenience, each year Vertafore holds their Connectivity Forum in conjunction with the NetVU Conference. 

 

Click here for a suggested schedule of sessions and events you will want to check out.
 

 

Each 10' X 10' Booth Includes:  

• 8' draped back wall and 3' side booth dividers
• 24-hour perimeter security
• Standard size booth identification sign with company name & booth number
• 10’ X 10” booths include carpet in “official show color” with padding
• Three days of cleaning
• Carpeted interior aisles
• Conference hotel rates
• One complimentary registration
• Attendee roster (one time use)
• Link and listing on NetVU.org 

NetVU Exhibit Booth Pricing 

 

 

Payment may be made by check (payable to NetVU), VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

 

Booth Application 

 

To reserve an exhibit space print the exhibitor space contract and fax the completed contract to (888) 334-4047 or email to exhibits@netvu.org.

Please note that application does not guarantee admission. All exhibitors must be approved. NetVU and Vertafore retain the unilateral right and authority to deny access to or remove any individual or group that poses a threat, causes or may cause a legal confrontation, possesses an adverse posture to the goals and objectives of NetVU and/or Vertafore or engages in disruptive actions or activities during any NetVU function.

 

NetVU Contacts 

 

NetVU Exhibits
909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 1750
Irving, TX  75039

 exhibits@netvu.org  
(800) 456-7799

 

Melissa Bond, Director of Industry Relations
melissa@netvu.org or (469) 417-8109

 

Cindy Peebles, Director of Business Development
 cindy@netvu.org or (469) 231-3403

 

 

 

 

 Conference Updates 

 

Exhibitor updates will be sent to you on a periodic basis, keeping you up-to-date on the conference, deadlines, and other important information. Be sure to have your IT department white list our IP address: 64.132.221.121 and add netvu@informz.net to your safe sender list in Outlook or any other email client.

 

Preliminary Schedule-at-a-Glance 

 

(Schedule is preliminary and subject to change.) 

 

Wednesday, April 25 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.      Thursday, April 26 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Friday, April 27  8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Saturday, April 28 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Island Booth Set Up & Registration Inline Booth Set Up & Registration Exhibit Booth Set Up & Registration Exhibit Area Open Disney Institute Session Grand Opening Reception in Exhibit Area - Door Prize Drawings Company Hospitality Night General Session & Keynote Speaker “By Appointment Only” Exhibit Hours CIO Panel & Luncheon Exhibit Area Reception - Door Prize Drawings Closing Coffee Bar in Exhibit Area - Grand Prize Drawings Exhibit Tear Down Luncheon Grand Finale Celebration

The full schedule of events can be found at www.netvu.org/12NC.

 

 

** If you are registered for the Vertafore Connectivity Forum and need to make alternate arrangements to set up your booth outside of normal setup hours, please contact Melissa Bond at melissa@netvu.org or (469) 417-8109.

 

Exclusive Time in Exhibit Area 

 

Based on your requests, in 2012 there are no scheduled educational events that will conflict with the trade show.  We encourage you to join the education sessions, as we have planned new and exciting presentations that we think you will love!!

 

Exhibitor Appointments 

 

Take full advantage of the Friday “By Appointment Only” hours to make one-on-one appointments with those attendees most interested in your products and services.  You’ll have three hours, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to set appointments for demonstrations or to meet with those who want more one-on-one time with you. This is a great opportunity… so be sure to promote this time to attendees.  If you do not have scheduled appointments during this time, you do NOT need to man your booth.  If you do schedule appointments, please send the attendee’s name(s), and the time you’ll be meeting to exhibits@netvu.org  no later than Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

 

Door Prize Drawings  

 

Drawings will be held and announced during the evening networking receptions and Saturday coffee break. If you plan to give away a door prize, please send an email to exhibits@netvu.org so we can include your prize in the schedule of announcements.

 

“In the Spotlight” Demos 

 

If you’re looking for a way to shine a spotlight on your product or service or perhaps a new functionality you offer, you’ll want to consider reserving a time slot in our “In the Spotlight” demonstration area, located at the entrance to the Exhibit Area.  This demo area will accommodate 30 people classroom style and can be reserved at a rate of $995 for each 30 minute time slot.  NetVU will help you to promote this exclusive demo time to attendees.

 

Best in Show Booth 

 

Attendees at the 2012 NetVU Conference will vote for their favorite “Best in Show” booth.  Why not give them a reason to choose your booth!  This is your opportunity to focus your efforts on making your booth fun and memorable for attendees.   If your booth wins, you will win a complimentary 10’x10’ booth for the 2013 NetVU Conference in Dallas.

 

Become a Conference Sponsor 

 

Take advantage of this great opportunity to receive additional exposure for your company. 

 

Conference Sponsor - $5,000 

 

Sponsorship includes:

• One complimentary registration
• Attendee Roster – One Time Use
• Recognition at Conference and in printed program, signage, website, etc.
• 1/8 Page Ad in Conference Guide   
• Listing on NetVU.org

Hotel Information 

 

Please make your reservations as early as possible to take advantage of negotiated group rates.  We encourage you to book at one of our room block hotels to take advantage of the increased networking, convenience to your booth area, proximity to the convention center, and to keep costs at a minimum for NetVU and membership.

 

Anaheim Hilton Hotel 

Reservations: Call (877) 776-4932 - Group Code NET, or Click Here to Reserve Your Room Online.

Single: $225 (plus tax) ; Double/Triple: $20 each add'l person (plus tax)

Hotel Cutoff: 3/22/12

 

 

Anaheim Marriott Hotel 

 

Reservations: Call (800) 266-9432 - Group Code NTV, or Click Here to Reserve Your Room Online (select “attendee” from the drop down).

Single: $224 (plus tax) ; Double/Triple: $20 each add'l person (plus tax)

Hotel Cutoff: 3/22/12

 

Conference Registration 

 

One Complimentary registration is included with each 10’x10’ booth.  You will receive a special registration code that will allow you to register online. Once you have your code, click here to enter your login and password to register.

 

If you don’t have a login and password, send an email to exhibits@netvu.org, and we will provide you with necessary registration information.

 

Exhibit Area Only registration 

You may purchase an Exhibit Area Only pass for $249.  The Exhibit Area Only pass does not include the  Grand Finale Celebration tickets, which can be purchased for $49 when you register online. 

 

Education Sessions 

Provided you have a full conference registration we encourage you to attend the classes. Many are appropriate for you! (Exhibit Area Only passes are not eligible.) 

 

Certificates of Insurance 

 

See exhibit space agreement for insurance specifications. Your Certificate of Insurance must be submitted no later than February 1, 2012 to:

 

exhibits@netvu.org or NetVU Exhibits, 909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 1750, Irving, TX  75039 

 

Insurance 

Exhibitor shall, at its own expense, secure and maintain through the period of the exhibition, inclusive of move-in and move-out days, the following insurance: A) Commercial general liability with a minimum per occurrence limit of $1 mil­lion each occurrence and $1 million general aggregate for; 1) bodily injury and property damage, 2) personal and advertising injury, and 3) products and completed operations. B) Automo­bile liability with a minimum of $1 million combined single limit liability covering owned, hired and non-owed autos. C) Workers compensation insurance including statutory coverage and employers liability with a minimum limit of 1) $100,000 bodily injury by accident, 2) $100,000 bodily injury by disease for each employee, and 3) $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit.

 

Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, excepting policies for workers’ compensation and automobile liability, shall contain the following clauses or endorsements:

 

"It is agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Ana­heim, the Community Center Authority, or the Anaheim Union High School District shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with coverage provided by this policy."

 

"The City of Anaheim, the Community Center Authority, and the Anaheim Union High School District, their officers, officials, and employees are added as additional insureds per the Insurance Services Office Inc. form endorsement known as CG 20 11 01 96 ADDITIONAL INSURED – MANAGERS OR LESSORS OF PREMISES, or, as an alternative, either an endorsement or insurance policy language which provides coverage, terms, and conditions to said additional insureds which are equal to or better than the coverage, terms, and conditions provided by the CG 20 11 01 96 endorsement.”

 

Any insurance required under this Agreement must be written by an insurance company admitted to do business in California.

 

The certificate shall name NetVU as an additional insured, shall provide that the policies may not be cancelled or materially altered without at least ten (10) days prior written notice, and shall provide NetVU with a waiver of subrogation. Failure to provide said certificate to NetVU does not relieve Exhibitor of the responsibility to obtain this coverage, and may subject the Exhibitor to preclusion or expulsion from the show. The insur­ance carriers providing such insurance shall have no less than an “A” rating according to A.M. Best’s rating.

 

Attendee Roster 

 

Attendee lists will be provided to all exhibitors and sponsors approximately one (1) month prior to the event. Lists include only those who have consented to be included in distribution. If you send promotional material to conference attendees, please follow good, professional practices, and exercise respect for attendees’ time and resources by making limited contact and strictly avoiding excessive and repetitive communications. Specifically, only one (1) promo­tion sent by email is permitted to conference attendees. This roster is for the partner/sponsor/exhibitor’s one time use only, and not to be distributed to other entities per the exhibitor space contract.

 

Program Ads and Logo Specifications  

 

Ad size Dimensions 

1 full page – 5”w x 9"h

1/2 page – 5” w x 4½" h

1/4 page – 5” w x 2¼" h

1/8 page – 5” w x 1" h

 

Ads - images should be 2400 DPI .pdf file with font’s embedded, or 300 DPI .tif file. The ads can be full color or black and white.

 

Logos - should be true .eps format with outlines.

 

Exhibit Descriptions should not exceed 350 characters in length, and should be submitted by February 1, 2012 for inclusion in the Conference Guide.

 

Please send logos, proper exhibitor name and description for inclusion in the Conference Program to exhibits@netvu.org. 

 

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Reserving Your Booth for the 2013 NetVU Conference 

 

Corporate Partners will receive an opportunity to select their booth space on Friday, April 27, 2012. NetVU exhibits will distribute all other exhibit contracts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Booths will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want a great location for next year, be sure to plan accordingly and come to conference prepared to reserve your 2013 exhibit space.

2013 NetVU Conference 

March 14-17, 2013

Grapevine, TX

 

2014 NetVU Conference 

March 6-9, 2014

Nashville, TN

 

 NetVU Corporate Partners 

 

We’d love to talk to you about the incredible benefits of Partnership!  Click here for details.

 

Past Exhibitors  

 

A.D.A.M  ACORD AgenciesOnline Agency Revenue Tools Agency Services Group Agility Recovery Solutions Allied Insurance American Institute for CPCU AmeriSafe Angela Adams Consulting ANXeBusiness Corp AppRiver Archway Computers Artizan Internet Services Astonish Results BankDirect Capital Finance BIC Premium Finance Blue Goose Technology Solutions Britt Paulk Insurance Broadway Premium Funding Corp. bswift Cananwill Premium Funding CEU.com ChoicePoint Chubb Group of Insurance Companies The Cincinnati Insurance Company ClearBenefits CNA Courtesy Computers docSTAR ecertsonline EMC Insurance Companies Encompass Insurance Entrinsik Etfile™ EZBuy eSignature Fidelity National Technology Imaging (FNTI) First Insurance Funding Flatiron Capital Fujitsu Grace Bauer Group Grange Insurance Hagerty Insurance The Hanover Insurance Group Harleysville Insurance The Hartford HometownQuotes iiX ImageRight Imperial PFS Insurance Automation Group Insurance Licensing Services of America InsuranceAgents.com InsureMe iPrevision ISO       Kemper, A Unitrin Business Leavitt Performance Products LexisNexis

Liberty Mutual Agency CorporationLumtron Technologies Inc Marsh, Berry & Co. Marshall & Swift/Boeckh MarshBerry MetLife Auto & Home MidWest IT Solutions The Mines Press Inc. MiniCo Inc. MITS (Management Information Tools Inc.) MySalesResults NAIW International The National Alliance National Insurance Producer Registry-NIPR NetQuote New Empire Group NIF Group NowX Corporation Omnia Group OneApp Agency Paperwise PayChoice PEOPLEinsure PersonalUmbrella.Com Philadelphia Insurance Companies PhoneTree Premium Assignment Corp Primoris QualCorp QuikFuzion QuoteWizard.com PEOPLEinsure.com Rainman Relmark Program Managers ReSource Pro Rpost S.M.A.R.T. Services Inc. Seacoast Brokers Selective Insurance SilverPlume Siuprem SMART IT Services Inc. Sports & Fitness Insurance Corp. Swiss Re SyMplify Technologies T.H.E. Insurance Company Tapco Underwriters Inc. Teldon Marketing Travelers Treeno Software The Umbrella Depot UPAC Insurance Finance Utica National Insurance Group Vertafore WAHVE Welland Yodil

  

  

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