EXCLUSIVE MARKETPLACE CONNECTION

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)

WHAT is the Exclusive Marketplace Connection?

Instead of an expo hall open to all attendees -- AzLA will host several events exclusive to invited vendors and provider member decision-makers.

WHY the change from the traditional trade show?

For vendors, this unique format:

• Creates the optimum environment for networking and building relationships with key decision makers
• It also maximizes their time – no waiting around the exhibit hall for provider members to visit between sessions
• No cost to ship exhibit booth supplies / equipment

For providers:

• This is an invaluable opportunity to dialog with industry-leading vendors
• Intimate opportunities to learn about new products and solutions to the challenges they face every day

WHO is invited to participate in the Exclusive Marketplace Connection?

• Vendors chosen (from the online Vendor Marketplace Catalog) by Provider Member decision-makers
• Provider Member decision-makers identified by Arizona LeadingAge

SUBMIT CATALOG LISTING

EXCLUSIVE MARKETPLACE CONNECTION EVENTS

Where are the Exclusive Marketplace Connection events?

• The Connection events will be held in the same place as the expo hall in previous years
• Instead of booths - vendors & Provider Member decision-makers will meet at tables
• Not open to the general conference attendees
• Participating vendors and Provider Member decision-makers will have different badges than other conference attendees, this badge will serve as their “admission ticket”

When are the Exclusive Marketplace Connection events?

• Day 1, Wednesday, May 17, 2023: 
• • Morning Meetings
  • • Scheduled meetings
    • Impromptu meetings, similar to speed-dating without the bell
    • Meetings are before conference sessions
  • Private Lunch
  • Late afternoon / evening Private Reception
  • After conference sessions
• Day 2, Thursday, May 18, 2023: 
• Private Breakfast
• Morning Meetings
• Scheduled meetings
• Impromptu meetings, similar to speed-dating without the bell
• Meetings are before conference sessions

VENDOR SELECTION & FOLLOW UP PROCESS

Key Dates:

• January 28, 2023:  Deadline to submit for Catalog Listing
• February-March 2023: Provider Member Decision-makers choose Vendors to meet
• March 2023: AzLA to notify Vendors if chosen
• April 2023: Vendors commit to participating  
• April 30,2023: Deadline for AzLA to receive items for Conference Attendee tote bags
• May 17 & 18, 2023: Exclusive Marketplace Connection events

If Chosen, Vendor Commitment/Registration:**

• Free for AzLA Gold Business Members
  
• Free for AzLA Silver Business Members
• $1500 for AzLA Bronze Business Members
• $2450 for non-members
  

**Vendor Registration Includes:

• Admission for 2 Individuals for:
• All Exclusive Marketplace Connection events
• All Conference Sessions
• All General Session Meals
• The Experience Room
• AzLA Membership Meeting
• AzLA Awards Luncheon

If NOT Chosen, Vendor Opportunities:

• For a fee, may attend the Exclusive Marketplace Reception
• Discounted rate to attend Conference Sessions
• Variety of Sponsorship Opportunities, including  Session Sponsor with platform time