How do I order tables, draping, etc.? 

Contact information for the MVC show decorator will be posted in fall 2017.

Am I able to ship materials directly to the Exhibit Hall?

Items may be shipped to the show decorator's advance warehouse at the following address for arrival no later than Feb. 14, 2018:

Company Name/Booth #
Midwest Veterinary Conference
UPSF – Shepard Exposition Services
3400 Refugee Road
Columbus, Ohio 43232

After this date, you may ship your materials directly to the convention center at the following address for arrival on Feb. 20, 2018, or later.

ATTN: Shepard Exposition Services
Company Name/Booth #
Midwest Veterinary Conference
Greater Columbus Convention Center
500 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Any packages sent to the GCCC before Feb. 20 will be refused and returned to the sender.

How do I order electricity or Internet for my booth? 

Before the Conference, contact the Greater Columbus Convention Center. At the Conference, locate the Convention Center representative in aisle 700 next to the Exhibitor Service Center. Please note, OVMA does not control the price of these services.

What are the setup and move-out hours?

View the Exhibitor Dates & Deadlines for this information.

Will on-site storage space be available?

Yes, OVMA provides limited storage space available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Use of this space is at the exhibitor’s discretion; OVMA is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property or products.

What items/activities are not permitted in my booth?

• Balloons of any kind;
• Providing badges to customers or other individuals not employed by or affiliated with your company;
• Using exhibitor badges to attend CE sessions;
• Displaying your literature in any location outside of your booth (except for those exhibitors participating in the New Product Showcase);
• Bridging the aisle between booths, using your own floor covering in the aisle, and blocking the view of adjacent exhibits.

Do I need permission for any booth activities?

You must obtain permission from the OVMA prior to the MVC if you wish to use demonstration animals and/or entertainers. Contact Exhibits Manager Cindi Rains for more information.

Am I permitted to leave early?

For the safety of MVC attendees, exhibitors may not leave early. Any company that begins tearing down or vacates the premises before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, may be prohibited from exhibiting at the 2019 MVC.

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