What is the Contact Room?
The Contact Room or trade show is the business centre of the conference where artists, agents and managers meet presenters to connect, book performances and discuss itineraries.

What registration do I complete if I want a booth in the trade show?
The Contact Room is the trade show at Pacific Contact. Artists or Agents wanting a booth will register for the Contact Room - Type 1 Registration..

Where do I find registration for Pacific Contact 2008?
Online registration will begin online December 3rd, 2007

How do I pay for registration?
BC Touring Council accepts both cheques and credit cards via our online shopping cart. Cheques should be made out to "BC Touring Council" and mailed.

Is there an early bird registration?
Yes, the deadline for early registration is December 3, 2007 to early February 2008.

What does my registration for the conference include?
Your registration includes access to all showcases, in-conference workshops, information and networking sessions, the Contact Room and hospitality suite. Of course, if you register for the Contact Room, this includes your booth. Registered delegates also receive a conference package, which includes a list of delegates, Contact Room layout and conference program, ArtsOnTour and Members directory.
Your fee includes one registration for one individual of your organization. Each additional registration with your group costs approximately $132.50 and can be included with the primary registration for your organization.

If I don't want a booth in the Contact Room, what fee do I pay to attend?
Artists/agents or other industry professionals who want to attend but do not require a booth, pay the regular delegate fee. One-day registrations are also available. Please see registration link - Type 2.

Can I register for a half booth and share with another group?
Sorry but we do not allow registration for a half booth as the demand for booth space is high.

Is there a deadline to register in the Contact Room?
There is no official deadline to register for a booth in the Contact Room; however, registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is not uncommon to have a full Contact Room and since you must pre-register for a booth, we urge you to do so as soon as you can.

Is there a deadline for refunds in case I register and am unable to attend?
Yes, late March 2008 is the deadline for a refund (BCTC reserves the right to charge an administrative fee on all cancellations).

Where do I go when I arrive to set up in the Contact Room?
Registered delegates should go to the Pacific Contact Registration Desk located on Level 3 (outside the Crystal Ballroom) to pick up a conference package and badge.

What season are presenters booking at Pacific Contact?
Presenters who attend Pacific Contact generally book for the next season or 12 month period. However, some who attend book two seasons or 24 months in advance.

Many delegates who attend Pacific Contact are from volunteer organizations. Sometimes they will return home and meet with their programming committee before making a firm decision on what they want to book.

Can I get a list of presenters who have registered prior to the conference?
BCTC will make a pre-conference delegates list available approximately two weeks before the conference.

What other events are going on at the same time the Contact Room is open?
There are no other events happening at the same time the contact room is open.

When is the Contact Room set-up and strike time?
Set-up is usually on the first day of the conference and strike is on the last day

When is the Contact Room open during the conference?
The contact room is open for 2 to 3 hours over three days of the conference. Contact room delegates are required to attend all the contact room sessions.

Where is the Contact Room located?
The Contact Room is located in the Crystal Ballroom (2 & 3) at the Hilton Metrotown (the conference hotel) in Burnaby. The address is 6083 McKay Avenue and it is located one block east of Metrotown Shopping Centre.
The Ballroom is located on Level 3 and is accessible by elevator and escalator.

What does the Contact Room look like?
The room is carpeted and the ceiling height is 13'8" however exhibitors cannot hang materials from the ceiling. There are no windows inside the room however there are several large chandeliers in the ballrooms.
We will post the layout on our web site when it becomes available as well as including the layout in conference packages.

How many booths are there in the Contact Room?
There are approximately 100 booths in total. The room is designed to create a busy atmosphere and for traffic flow.

What will my booth look like?
Tabletops are covered in white and skirted in drapery. The backdrop is a curtain, which stands 8 ft from the carpeted floor. Posters and other materials can be hung from the curtain. You should bring hooks or fasteners with you.
Exhibitors cannot hang materials from the ceiling or walls.

Can I access the Contact Room throughout the conference?
The Contact Room is secured when not in use and entrance in and out may not be possible at times during the conference. Delegates must be wearing delegate badges in order to gain access. Staff will man the doors and check for badges when the room is open.

Is the Contact Room secured when not in use?
All measures will be taken to ensure that the Contact Room is secured when not in use however, we recommend that you take all valuables with you when you leave. BCTC will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

How will delegates find my booth in the Contact Room?
The booths at Pacific Contact are numbered and delegates are provided with a map and booth list in their conference package.

Can I play DVD's or CD's at my booth?
You can play DVD's and CD's at your booth provided that you bring head phones with you. You are responsible for renting your own equipment. We recommend that small or hand held equipment (i.e. CD players) not be left at your booth unattended.

• Displays should be free standing or if you don't need a table, be sure to mention this while registering (in other words, you can book the space)
  
• Use inexpensive materials such as foam core and colourful fabrics
  
• Try setting up your booth at home first so you know that it fits in the space you've booked
  
• Clear, clean and large images work best
  
• Keep your display uncluttered
  
• Store extra materials under your booth
  
• Use lighting to enhance your booth display (bring extensions cords)
  
• Bring promo materials including business cards, sales sheets, brochures and other material that presenters can take with them

What material should I give to presenters at my booth?
We recommend that you bring business cards, sales or one sheets, postcards brochures, posters, press kits and any other promotional material you have available. We recommend you bring 25 copies of each except for press kits which you may want to hand out only to those who have expressed a real interest in booking your show.

You will also want to hand out CD's, DVD's or Electronic Press Kits to interested buyers.