Exhibitor Toolkit

VISION 2024 Exhibitors: What you need to know and do before VISION 2024

Make sure you and your team are prepared and up-to-date with the exhibitor deadlines from your Tool Kit listed below

Exhibitor Move In & Out Hours

Hi-Tech Tool Expo

Move-In: Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 2:00-4:00pm

Move-Out: Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 7:00-8:00pm

Exhibit Hall

Move-In: Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:00-5:00pm

Move-In: Friday, March 1, 2024 | 8:00am-4:30pm

Move-Out: Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 3:30-10:00pm

Tradeshow Hours

Hi-Tech Tool Expo

Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 4:00-7:00pm*

*special sign-up required 

Exhibit Hall

Friday, March 1, 2024 | 5:00-8:30pm

Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 9:00am-3:00pm

VISION Exhibitor Checklist!

Believe it or not, VISION will be here before you know it! The VISION team is just as excited as you are! In order to be a prepared exhibitor, the VISION team has put together an exhibitor checklist.

Make sure you’ve completed all of the items in this checklist before VISION! We want the VISION conference to be as smooth and fun for you as it is for the team!

  1. Fill out exhibitor toolkit form if you haven’t already. 
  2. VISION 2024 App Exhibitor Profile: Submit your company information and show specials for the VISION mobile app. 
  3. Order Lead Retrieval software (see more information below). 
  4. Register your attendees so they can help you during VISION.
  5. Request all your shipping, display, furniture and other exhibitor accessories ahead of time.
  6. Request all your electrical, internet, and utilities items ahead of time through the convention center.
  7. Add to the VISION Technicians of Tomorrow Education Foundation Silent Auction. Donate here.
  8. Start gathering all of your VISION exhibitor displays, equipment, merch, print out’s, etc., NOW!
  9. Sign up for a sponsorship if your company is interested!

For more information on the items in the VISION exhibitor checklist, please see below, or email info@visionkc.com for assistance.

VISION Mobile App Now Available!

We’re thrilled to launch the official VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo mobile app! This powerful tool is designed to enhance your entire VISION experience.

The FREE VISION 2024 mobile app is a required tool in your VISION arsenal this year. 

Now available on android devices, apple devices, and through your desktop. Download today!

You will log in using the email you registered with.

Exhibitor Parking Information

When it comes to loading in and out for the VISION expo, we ask that you work with our team in order to maximize the expo attendees experience. Be prepared when you arrive to load in and listen to our VISION volunteers who will guide you through the load in and out process.
Help Us Make Room For Expo Attendees
No box/large trucks or trailers should park in the convention center parking lot.

To maximize parking space for expo attendees, we request that exhibitors utilize the parking area located near the Overland Park Convention Center. Dock security will direct you to the correct area when you are ready to park. The lower level convention center parking area will only be reserved for attendee and exhibitor car parking. No box/large trucks or trailers should park in the lower level parking lot. Lack of parking can discourage expo attendees – your cooperation is appreciated.

TRUCK/TRAILER PARKING OPTIONS:

  • Hilton Garden Inn (available all day/night): please use the far east side of the parking lot for trucks and trailers.
  • Marriott Overland Park (available all day/night): This lot is located at the Marriott Overland Park location. The entrance is located off of Metcalf Ave. There will be a shuttle that runs between the Marriott Hotel and the Convention Center every 10-15 minutes. Please refer to your VISION Mobile App for shuttle times

Join the Exhibitor Facebook Group!

VISION exhibitors will have access to the exclusive VISION exhibitor Facebook group. This will be an additional resource for VISION exhibitors that will have exhibitor updates, reminders, and other important information. Click on the link to request access and join the group!

 

Register Your Attendees

Exhibitor Badges & Meals
Badges are required for each person working your booth space. You will also have the opportunity to purchase Thursday Breakfast and General Session, Saturday Breakfast/Panel, Saturday evening Dinner and Awards Night tickets, and Sunday Continental Networking Breakfast. NOTE: Each attendee must register with a unique email address. If you need assistance, please email info@visionkc.com.
 
To register your attendees, go to the VISION registration form and click “Attending as an Exhibitor.”

Shipping, Display, And Furniture

The exhibitor toolkit includes information about Shipping, Display, and Furniture​ requests and other items that are of interest to exhibitors.

Discount Deadline – For ordering additional furnishings for your booth, labor, sign hanging is Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Advance Warehouse – You can ship to the advance warehouse from February 1 – 22, 2024. We will receive until February 26, 2024, however you will incur a late charge.  

Ship to Show Site (OP Convention Center)  – Can only arrive on February 29, 2024 & March 1, 2024 ONLY. 

Shipping, Display, And Furniture services provided by
Viper Tradeshow Services

Exhibitor Lead Retrieval Offer

VISION has partnered with Capture Technologies that can help Exhibitors maximize their return on investment and connect with more attendees.

VISION exhibitors can maximize their tradeshow experience with Capture Technologies lead retrieval technology that can be used to collect electronic information* of attendees that visit your booth.

*Please note that you will be responsible for obtaining email addresses and scanning badges. But now you can use this software that will streamline the process for you.

Electrical, Internet, and Utilities

The convention center’s website provides information about Electrical, Internet, and Utility requests and other items that are of interest to exhibitors.

Discount Deadline – The advanced cut-off is February 20, 2024. After this date, prices will go to the ‘floor rate’.

Electrical, Internet, and Utilities provided by
Overland Park Convention Center

VISION 2024 App Exhibitor Profile

The VISION app is the hub for all things onsite at VISION 2024. This is where attendees will be able to view information about your company. You will need to have your logo ready when you fill out the exhibitor profile form.
 
Please use your custom link found in your Exhibitor Toolkit email to submit your exhibitor profile information. If you did not receive the exhibitor toolkit email or if you need assistance with any of the custom exhibitor links, please email info@visionkc.com for assistance. 

Exhibitor Toolkit Form

The exhibitor toolkit form includes information about lead retrieval, expo passes, promotions to share with your customers, and t-shirt sponsorships. Please fill out the exhibitor toolkit form.

New Product Showcase

The 2024 VISION New Product Showcase will now be completely virtual. If you have a product that you want to showcase to all attendees, fill out the form and submit your product’s name, description, model/product number, image, etc.
 
Please use your custom link found in your Exhibitor Toolkit email to submit your exhibitor profile information. If you did not receive the exhibitor toolkit email or if you need assistance with any of the custom exhibitor links, please email info@visionkc.com for assistance.
Deadline:
January 15th, 2024

Show Specials

With the VISION app, you can feature your show specials to all attendees.
 
Please use your custom link found in your Exhibitor Toolkit email to submit your exhibitor profile information. If you did not receive the exhibitor toolkit email or if you need assistance with any of the custom exhibitor links, please email info@visionkc.com for assistance. 
Deadline:
January 15th, 2024

Exhibitor Hotel Block

Room Blocks Available for Exhibitors
As an exhibitor, rooms are available at the Sheraton Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott Overland Park, Courtyard Marriott, and Holiday Inn Suites. Limited rooms are available at the Sheraton and they will go quickly. Make your reservations today!​

Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

New and Limited Opportunities Available
Increase your company’s exposure by securing a sponsorship
Donut Wall * Comedy Night * Refreshment Breaks * Breakfasts * Scholarships * Training Sessions * Padfolios * Conference Bags * Awards Dinner * Shuttles * Souvenir Photos * Charging Lounge * & More!
 
Expand Your Reach with Marketing Opportunities
Banner Ads * Registration Packet Inserts * Floor Decals * Window Advertising Clings * & much more.

T-Shirt Sponsorship Proceeds Benefit Technicians For Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF)

Sponsorships Still Available
There’s still time for your company logo to appear on the 2024 VISION t-shirt. Sponsor the T-shirt for your logo to appear on the left sleeve, or submit for large or small line listings on the back.
For more information, please submit through your exhibitor toolkit form.