Speed Lead information for exhibitors

Speed Leads offer both exhibitors and presenters a fun, fast-paced way to connect in a speed-dating setting.

When you registered for the Conference, you could indicate your first- and second-choice sessions (primary exhibitor registrants only).
Sessions were filled through a lottery process after registration closed to exhibitors at the end of the day on July 7.
Exhibitors were awarded a maximum of one Speed Lead slot through the lottery.
All registered organizations were notified of the lottery results via e-mail after placement was concluded (mid-July).
- If you signed up for the lottery and have not received a notification e-mail, contact us.

Each session lasts 30 minutes and will feature a specific topic.
A maximum of 12 exhibiting organizations and 48 presenting organization representatives may participate in each session.
Each session will be conducted round-robin style.
- A maximum of two representatives from each exhibiting organization may participate in the “pitch.”
- Each “pitch” will be two minutes long; at two minutes, exhibitors will rotate to the next table of presenters to give their pitch again, until each exhibiting organization has rotated to all of the tables.
- Speed Lead sessions are designed as a streamlined pitch –- presenters should reserve any questions for one-on-one conversations at the exhibitor’s space in the Marketplace following the session.
- Exhibitors are allowed to distribute business cards and/or a one-page 8 ½” x 11 (max.) flyer to presenters who are interested in more information.
- Brochures, pamphlets, other promotional materials, and laptop computer presentations are not allowed.

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