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Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference Career Expo & Networking Reception

Thank you for participating in the Career Expo. As an exhibitor, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to:

  • Meet hundreds of incoming MBAs before they get to campus! It's a great way to introduce your company, corporate culture, future employment prospects, and recruiting practices.
  • Review attendee resumes prior to the Career Expo. It’s a unique chance to discuss internships and full-time employment with incoming MBA women from Forté partner schools.

Career Expo Exhibitor Logistics

Date and Time

Friday, June 10, 2022

Exhibitor Set-up Time: 4 pm
Career Expo: 4:30-7 pm
Networking Reception: 5:15-6:30 pm

Location

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

NOTE: Shipments can be received no earlier than Tuesday, June 7 and no later than Thursday, June 9. Shipments arriving more than 3 days prior will be refused.

Career Expo Shipping Instructions

Shipping Label Must Read (Example Pictured):

c/o Jane Kim – Convention Services Manager
(Exhibitor Contact Name)
(Exhibitor Company Name)
Forté MBA Conference
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
BOX ______ of ______

2022 MBAC Shipping Label

Please read the Westin’s Exhibitor Package Handling Letter. Please review and complete the Exhibitor Order Form for your package handling charges if you do not plan to pick up your package at the hotel front desk and would like it delivered to your expo booth. The Hotel requires a prepayment on all package handling charges. Forté is not responsible for these costs. If you have additional questions regarding your package handling or audio visual needs, please contact Jane Kim, Convention Services Manager.

Please print, fill out, and tape THIS label on the outside of EACH box you ship. This process will help identify your materials once on site.

Shipping To Venue

  • Bring materials with you unless shipping to the venue is necessary.
  • If shipping materials, please limit your items to one or two small- to medium-sized boxes. Boxes must be under 50 pounds total.
  • Please limit the number of materials you send to 600 pieces or less.
  • Clearly label your shipment with the label provided.
  • Include completed return shipping labels/forms with original shipment.
  • Provide tracking information for your shipped materials to everyone listed below:
    • Jane Kim, Convention Services Manager
    • Katy Hittner, Forté Program and Events Manager
    • Your onsite representative/s

Shipping From Venue

  • Include completed return shipping labels/forms with your original shipment if you want remaining items returned. Please do not forget to include the following information: Recipient name, address, and billing account number.
  • Onsite exhibitor representatives must pack remaining items and label them with the completed return shipping label/form. The shipping label/form MUST be affixed to each package. Packaging supplies (boxes, tape, etc.) are available for purchase within the FedEx Office Business Center OR please plan to bring your own packaging materials.
  • Forté will arrange for materials to be picked up by the appropriate shipping company on the next business day. All outbound shipments are handled through FedEx or UPS, and priced accordingly. Outbound shipping charges will be applied to your account with the respective companies.
  • If a return label/form is not included in the original shipment, remaining items will be discarded.

Exhibitor Display/Materials

  • IMPORTANT: No pop-up banners or displays please! Large giveaways or display items are not acceptable due to room size constraints. Your materials must fit on a six-foot tabletop. If you send a floor display and/or pop-up banner, it will not be delivered to the expo room and will be returned to the sender at the exhibitor’s expense.
  • One six-foot table with linens and two chairs will be provided at no cost to the exhibitor.
  • Wi-Fi will be available inside of the exhibit space at no additional cost to the exhibitor.
  • Audio visual needs outside of the standard Wi-Fi provided is at the cost of the exhibitor. The hotel requires a prepayment on all additional Audio Visual charges. Forté is not monetarily responsible for these additional requests.
  • Promotional materials such as catalogs, pens or other small items are acceptable giveaways. Exhibitor representatives are responsible for placing materials on assigned tables. Exhibitor set-up will begin at 4 pm.

Should you have additional questions about event set-up, please email Forté’s Program and Events Manager, Katy Hittner.

Attire

Attire for the conference is business on Thursday and Friday, and business casual on Saturday.

We look forward to seeing you at the Partner Meeting and the Career Expo!

MBA Women's Leadership Conference and Partner Meeting

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