The show is considered an event of your meeting. An event is any component of a meeting that has unique requirements or considerations.
Prerequisites
Meeting. The first requirement is a meeting. If one has not already been created, you will need to do so. Please refer to the Meetings section of this knowledge base.
Exhibit Event. Next you will need to create an exhibit event. To make an exhibit event, you will use the Exposition SubType. In the event grid, the SubType will display as “Expo.” Again, please refer to the Meetings section of the knowledge base.
Use the Advance CutOff date to signify the first full day that booth personnel can no longer be registered.
No other events need to be added at this time for the Show Setup to proceed.
Floor Plan. If you have a large exhibit space, you will most likely be receiving a floor plan from convention services that indicate the exhibit spaces and their number, location and how they relate to pillars, walls, restrooms, stairs, entrances and other features. This will be your guide when creating your show floor in the AMS. It will be part of the visual interface used for booth sales and a vendor directory. It is important to use the same booth numbering and positioning when adding booths so that vendors will not need to remember two different booth identifiers.