AASV Technical Tables Exhibit
February 26-27, 2024
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
The 2024 Tech Tables exhibit is sold out.
The "Tech Tables" technical service promotion at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting offers a premier opportunity for commercial technical representatives to exchange information and interact with swine veterinarians from around the world.
The 2024 AASV Annual Meeting will be held February 24-27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, with the exhibit taking place on Monday and Tuesday, February 26 and 27. We expect approximately 1000 participants, including more than 600 swine veterinarians and 100+ veterinary students. In the past, 20-25% of attendees have been from outside the United States, with registrants from as many as 30 countries. The primary function of the meeting is to provide continuing education to swine veterinarians.
Non-veterinary attendance is limited to AASV Affiliate Members, veterinary students, invited speakers, and up to six Technical Table representatives per table, as described below.
Exhibitors typically include pharmaceutical and biological companies, equipment manufacturers, genetics and seedstock suppliers, nutritional and feed ingredient companies, technology systems providers, and industry publications. See the exhibitor roster.
The 2024 Technical Tables exhibit will take place according to the following schedule:
- Set up
- Monday, February 26: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
- Exhibit open
- Monday, February 26: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, February 27: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
DESCRIPTION
Each participating company is provided with a 6-foot draped table from which to distribute information and visit with the meeting attendees. As in the past, material presented on the table is limited to scientific, educational information that will best inform swine veterinarians about each company's products and services. Exhibitors are welcome to use their own table drape. Overhead or vertical banners, booth and tabletop displays, and large monitors are not permitted, nor is selling of product. Items on the table should be no more than 18" high. This modest approach to the commercial trade show provides a level playing field for all participants and allows the event to concentrate on education, information, and networking with attendees, in keeping with the nature of the meeting.
EXHIBIT REGISTRATION
The Tech Table registration fee of $3000 per table includes the draped table and chairs, plus conference registration for up to 3 company representatives named on the application. Exhibiting companies will be listed and linked on the AASV Annual Meeting website, and are invited to supply a company logo and description for the mobile conference app.
LODGING
AASV has a room block at the Gaylord Opryland Resort; see here for details. Don't fall prey to the scam artists who call or email your company with an urgent offer to book rooms for the meeting. The AASV does NOT utilize 3rd party booking services.
TABLE ASSIGNMENTS
Preferential table sites are assigned to AASV e-Letter sponsors and members of the 2024 JSHAP Industry Support Council. A drawing is conducted to assign the remaining tables on an equitable basis.
REPRESENTATIVE REGISTRATIONS
The 3 Tech Table registrants listed on the exhibit registration form are welcome to attend any of the scientific sessions beginning Sunday noon through Tuesday, and receive tickets for Monday's luncheon and evening awards reception and Tuesday's breakfast. Technical Table representatives may register for the pre-conference seminars on Saturday and Sunday by paying the seminar registration fee(s).
In addition to the three representatives included on the exhibit application, up to three more representatives may also register for the meeting as "Additional Tech Table Representatives" at the nonmember/exhibitor rate ($875 each). These registrations must be submitted individually here. Any additional representatives beyond these six total are eligible to register ONLY if they meet the usual attendance criteria (i.e., must be a veterinarian, veterinary student, AASV Affiliate Member, or invited speaker).
Need to change a representative? Contact aasv@aasv.org.
The name badges and meal tickets for your representatives will be available for pickup (under their individual names) at the AASV registration desk in the conference hotel.
EXHIBIT SERVICES
Given the low-key nature of the exhibit, most exhibitors do NOT require electricity or dedicated internet service, and these are not included in the exhibit fee. Basic Wifi is available in the exhibit hall for those lodging at the Gaylord. Follow these instructions to order electricity or dedicated internet service at your table.
SHIPPING
All shipping is handled by the onsite FedEx office. Review the Gaylord Shipping Document carefully and include the following on each package:
ATTN: Onsite Guest Name (for your company rep) and their Cell Number
c/o FedEx Office at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214Exhibit Table Number
Your Company Name
AASV Annual Meeting February 24-27
Box # _____ of _____
Your Exhibit Table Number MUST be included to have your shipment delivered to your exhibit table for setup Monday morning.
REFUND POLICY
AASV will refund payment in full if a written request for cancellation is received by January 5, 2024. Cancellations made after this date will result in forfeiture of payment unless the space is purchased by an unconfirmed applicant. Cancellations will not be accepted or refunds issued to companies scheduled to participate in the Industrial Partners oral or poster sessions.
ATTENDEE LIST
AASV Board policy does not allow the release of AASV attendee names or their contact information. In the past, many of our exhibitors have received unsolicited offers to purchase a list of AASV Annual Meeting attendees. These offers are scams; no such list is available.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, please contact the AASV: 515-465-5255 or aasv@aasv.org.