Important Exhibitor Information
Please read before proceeding to register your table.
This page also contains details about the day of the Show for Exhibitors
The Philadelphia IFT Suppliers’ Expo is being held on
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The Merion, 1301 US-130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
COST TO EXHIBIT
$650 for a tabletop, 6ft x 30 inch draped table, 2 chairs, and company I.D. sign
ELECTRICITY: If your company requires electricity, choose your table around the perimeter of the room; you can pay for it with your registration fee.
DOOR PRIZES: Door prizes are welcome. You can purchase a gift card from us or bring your own gift with or without your company name on it.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships begin as low as $150. Your contribution helps fund the scholarships that Philadelphia IFT awards each year. In 2024, $18,000 was awarded to students and the Universities (Drexel University, University of Delaware, and Delaware Valley University). This was all made possible from the 2023 Suppliers Expo.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
1:00 – 3:30 PM – Technical Session
3:30 pm – 6:30 PM – Philadelphia IFT Suppliers ExpoSocial
4:30 PM – Cash Bar
5:30 PM – Food Stations to enjoy while meeting with exhibitors
EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN / SET-UP TIME
12:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Exhibitor Check-in Exhibitors set up their tables. If you attend the seminar you may arrive earlier to set up. There will be dollies available to bring your materials to your table.
** Free Parking ** | ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION!
DIRECTIONS:
BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM
There are several hotels in the area to choose from:
Aloft Mount Laurel (a Marriott property)
558 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-234-1880
Doubletree Suites by Hilton
515 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-778-8999
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlfrdt-doubletree-suites-mt-laurel/
Holiday Inn - Philadelphia Cherry Hill
2175 Marlton Tpke, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-663-5300
www.holidayinn.com/phlcherrynj
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1422 Nixon Drive, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-222-9001
Hyatt Place Mount Laurel
8000 Crawford Pl, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-840-0770
Springhill Suites Mount Laurel Cherry Hill (a Marriott property)
5000 Midlantic Drive, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-234-2009
The Westin Mount Laurel (a Marriott property)
555 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
856-778-7300
SHIPPING MATERIAL TO THE VENUE?
If you are shipping material/boxes to the show, arrival date must be no earlier than Monday, September 23. Shipping label must read:
The Merion
Attention: Hotel Sales/Conferences and Events
1301 US-130
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
HOLD FOR: PhIFT ExpoSocial - 9/24/24 - Your COMPANY NAME & Table Number
Your materials will be delivered directly to your table. Should they not be there when you arrive, please come see us at the Exhibitor Help Desk.
SHIPPING MATERIAL BACK TO YOUR COMPANY?
Please remember to bring completed prepaid Fed Ex or UPS forms for return shipment. If your material is ready to be picked up, simply bring it to the Philadelphia IFT Registration Area after the expo. We will make arrangements to have UPS and FED EX pick up your material the morning after.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Check or Credit Card
Check payable to Philadelphia IFT to: GCBS, 228 Phelps Avenue, Cresskill, NJ 07626.
Credit Card (AmEx, Discover, Visa, Mastercard). Follow the link online
REFUND POLICY: If cancellation is received in writing prior to August 12, 2024, registration fee less $150 handling charge will be refunded. No refunds will be given for any
cancellation request if received after August 12, 2024.
MARKETING MATERIAL - CLICK HERE:
Promote Your Company at Philadelphia IFT Expo
SAMPLES AT THE ExpoSocial
We are asking that you use your judgment regarding samples. Depending on your item/beverage, it will not need to be individually wrapped or sealed, but that you use healthy and safe measures.
If you have any questions, please contact Gerri Cristantiello at 201-657-1989