Exhibitor Toolkit

VISION 2025 Exhibitors: What you need to know and do before VISION 2025

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

Visit below for quick access to our new Exhibitor Service Center.

Exhibitor Move In & Out Hours

Hi-Tech Tool Expo

Move-In: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00-4:00pm

Move-Out: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 7:00-8:00pm

Exhibit Hall

Move-In: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 12:00-5:00pm

Move-In: Friday, March 7, 2025 | 8:00am-4:30pm

Move-Out: Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 3:30-10:00pm

Tradeshow Hours

Hi-Tech Tool Expo

Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 4:00-7:00pm*

*special sign-up required 

Exhibit Hall

Friday, March 7, 2025 | 5:00-8:30pm

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 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. Register your attendees so they can help you during VISION.
  2. VISION 2025 App Exhibitor Profile: Submit your company information and show specials for the VISION mobile app.
  3. Request all your shipping, display, furniture and other exhibitor accessories ahead of time.
  4. Request all your electrical, internet, and utilities items ahead of time through the convention center.
  5. Start gathering all of your VISION exhibitor displays, equipment, merch, print out’s, etc., NOW!
  6. Add to the VISION Technicians of Tomorrow Education Foundation Silent Auction. Donate here.
  7. Review the Exhibitor Tax Packet of information
  8. Sign up for a sponsorship if your company is interested!
  9. Create a custom VISION exhibitor promotional frame for your social channels!

 

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.

OPCC Exhibitor Packet

The Overland Park Convention Center has provided VISION exhibitors with a detailed and convenient exhibitor packet. This exhibitor packet has information regarding the venue, exhibitor services, policies, and other important information for vendors participating in VISION’s expo.

Register Your Attendees

Exhibitor Hotel and Badge Registration
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. 
 

All booth personnel must be registered and then they (or you) can make their hotel reservations. The hotel reservation will be within each person’s exhibitor registration.

Once a registration is submitted for your booth personnel, they can log in to the Attendee Service Center to add a hotel reservation under the exhibitor room block or update their registration. A block of hotel rooms has been set aside for exhibitors with separate blocks at each hotel. Don’t delay–these rooms are going quickly!

NOTE: Each attendee must register with a unique email address. If you need assistance, please email info@visionkc.com.

Shipping, Display, And Furniture

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

You will receive an email from Viper Tradeshow Services with the online ordering link and exhibitor kit. If you do not receive, contact Lesa Davis –
Ldavis@vipertradeshow.com to assist you with the link.

Deadline for services is 2/13/25.

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.

To order services online:

  • Navigate to: Overland Park Convention Center Support
  • Choose: Order Services
  • Choose the Event – Midwest Auto Care Alliance Training and Expo
  • New Exhibitors will need to create a login. Returning Exhibitors can login.

Deadline for advanced cut off rate to request electrical, internet, and utility needs is 2/25/25. After this date, prices will be increased to the floor rate.

VISION 2025 App Exhibitor Profile

The VISION app is the hub for all things onsite at VISION 2025. This is where attendees will be able to view information about your company. 
 
Please login to the Exhibitor Service Center and fill out the tabs that say “Exhibitor App Profile Information” and “Exhibitor Directory Update”

Custom VISION Exhibitor Promotional Frame

Showcase your excitement for being a VISION exhibitor with our brand-new promotional profile frames!
 
Access and customize your FREE profile frame via our link, and tag @visionkc in your social posts to draw excitement to your VISION booth!
 
 

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 + Show Specials

The 2025 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 login to the Exhibitor Service Center and fill out the tabs that say “Exhibitor App Profile Information” and “Exhibitor Directory Update”
Deadline:
January 15th, 2024

Exhibitor Tax Packet of Information

As a vender, you will need to post the certificate at your booth to show customers that sales tax is being collected. This certificate includes instructions to about collecting and remitting sales tax for the event.

You will use the Certificate to remit sales tax within 30 days after the event.

You will receive a physical packet once you arrive onsite for VISION, but you can use the documents to the right to plan ahead of time.

Vendors who are registered with a Kansas sales tax account will remit sales tax online only as they normally would (based on their filing frequency).

For additional information, here is a link to the frequently asked questions page regarding sales tax for the state of Kansas.

if you have any questions, please reach out to Beth at Beth.Pisterzi@KS.GOV.

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 * Casino 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.
 
To secure your sponsorship, please login to the Exhibitor Service Center and go to the Sponsorship Opportunities tab.

T-Shirt Sponsorship

Proceeds Benefit Technicians For Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF)

Feature Your Company
Put your logo on the commemorative 2025 VISION t-shirt, showing your support and dedication to the automotive service professionals in the industry. Select either a large full logo option or small line listings on the back.
 
To secure your t-shirt sponsorship, please login to the Exhibitor Service Center and go to the Sponsorship Opportunities tab.