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February 26 and 27 - 2024 

 

Hyatt Regency Hotel - Columbus, Ohio   

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Partner and Exhibitor Info

For Maximum Marketing Please Register by January 10, 2023

 

Over the years this conference has grown to be one of the biggest of its kind in the Midwest and beyond. We are proud to say we welcome and host on average of about 400 participants annually.

 

This event is one of the most popular, and highest rated

conferences of its kind in the world.

 

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Hello and welcome to Columbus Ohio and to our partnering and exhibiting information page. For almost 20 years we have been providing a top rated conference and trade show benefitting the fire service, fire & building code officials, campus safety professionals, law enforcement, general industry, and others.

Bbusiness campus or the college/university educational campus is it's own small town with the same fire code and fire protection related issues as larger communities.  

 

This two day event is designed for Fire Code Officials, Fire Marshals, Security & Law Enforcement, Facility Managers, Risk Management, Health & Safety, Fire Departments, Administrators, and those tasked with Managing these areas of responsibility.

 

Thank you for your interest in being a partner for our Professional Development Programs.

 

We rely on our partners and exhibitors such as you to keep the costs to our conference attendees to a minimum. You will find no other conference "under one roof" offering the programs we do, and all food and hospitality for what we charge.

 

Note: This conference will be marketed to well over 100,000 thousands fire safety experts, fire marshals, code enfoprcement professionals, engineers, and other related professions. Additionally, we market this event to just about every educational campus (and many business campusses) in the United States, parts of Canada and beyond.

 

Partners will have their corporate names and information as part of this informational material sent to these institutions. Our distribution list is well over 100,000 professionals. In addition, our marketing tools take advertising of this event across the united states and beyond. Being a key partner will get your business  information onto our website for view by the tens of thousands of website hit we receive.

 

Questions? lIf you have questions about the partner/exhibit process pease click the e-mail icon located at the top or bottom of this page or send an e-mail to Admin@LifeSafetyForum.org

 

 

We offer two options to Pay - Credit Card or be Invoiced with a Purchae Order
 

Register Your Organization Now!

 


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Exhibitor Registration Now Open!

 

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Partnering/Exhibiting/Advertising Rates

Please see descriptions and pricing options listed below

 

Platinum Partner - Naming rights of the conference - $9,750

Platinum Partner - Ownership of the keynote address - $9,500
 

Gold Partner - Sponsorship of Lunch, Breaks and Hospitality - $4,000

 

Diamond Partner - Neck Wallets w/ your logo - $3,500

Diamond Partner - Show Bags w/ your logo - $3,500

 

Silver Partner/Exhibitor - Conference Exhibitor - $975

 

Emerald Partner  - Not present for the conference, however your advertising material (you send to us) is distributed to attendees at checkin - $525

 

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PLATINUM/GOLD/DIAMOND - Partners Receive the Following

 

1. Identification on all electronic advertising and marketing proomotions.

 

2. Platinum - Five (5) complimentary conference registrations packages including all meals and hospitality. Free Hotel Sunday and Monday for up to two (2) people of your choice. More registrations may be offered if needed. Ability to attend all educational sessions.

 

3. Gold/Diamond - Three (3) complimentary conference registrations packages including all meals and hospitality. Free Hotel Sunday and Monday for one (1) person of your choice. Ability to attend all educational sessions.

 

4. Exhibit space. 

 

5. Electric, tables, chairs and other amenities to make your space look professional.

 

6. Logo and link to sponsor’s web site on conference web page.

 

7. Verbal acknowledgement by seminar host.

 

8. Opportunity to submit for presentation at technical sessions (prior to the final schedule publication.

 

9. Seminar attendee mailing list (Electronic Version).

 

10. Opportunity to meet with attendees at various events.

 

11. Key exhibit space for the duration of Seminar.

 

12. Staff assistant access all conference.

 

13. One page advertisement in the conference schedule package.

 

14. Meals with attendees.

 

15. Oversized and non table-top exhibits need approval.

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SILVER - Partners Receive the Following

 

 

We do have exhibit space available to those wishing to promote their products.  For a small fee you will get the following:

 

1. Exhibit space.

 

2. Oversized and non table-top exhibits need approval

 

3. Attendee mailing list - (Electronic Version)

 

4. Reduced conference registration package  (see details outlined below)

 

5. Two (2) Free Conferences Registration Packages. Ability to attend all educational sessions, meals included

 

6. Free - Electric, tables, chairs and other amenities to make your space look professional.

 

7. Meals with attendees

 

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EMERALD PARTNER unable to attend the conference, but would like a presence

 

If you are not able to attend the conference, but would like to get your company information out to our attendees, we will include YOUR COMPANY information and a one-page advertisement in our conference schedule packet.

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Food and Lodging Package Costs


If you chose to be a partner or exhibitor, we require all partners/exhibitors to make all of your hotel reservations and pay directly to the Hyatt. Lunch, breaks and hospitality is provided for your staff attending free of charge (based upon your sponsorship level).  

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We asked our attendees - How did we do in February 2023??

 

We would like to THANK our 450+ participants

 

Attendee Evaluations

1. How would you rate the conference registration pricing?

Very Good/Excellent

 

92%

Reasonable

 

8%

Other

  

        0%

2. How would you rate the quality of the presenters in most of the sessions you attended?

Very Good/Excellent

 

92%

Good

 

6%

Other

 

        2%

3. How would you rate the Hyatt Hotel and accommodations?

Excellemnt   89%

Good

 

8%

Fair

 

2%

Other

 

1%

 

 

 

4. What was your opinion of the Key-Note session?

Very Good/Excellent

 

94%

Fair

 

6%

Other

 

        0%

6. Did you take advantage of the Expo portion of the program and engage the exhibitors (partners)?

Yes - I engaged and spoke with 21 or more of the partners/exhibitors

 

87%

Yes - I engaged and spoke with 14 - 20 of the partners/exhibitors

 

12%

Other

 

        1%

7. How likely are you to return for future "Professional Development" programs and recommend this conference to others?

Very Likely

 

93%

Likely

 

5%

Other

 

2%

 

 

 

Partner / Exhibitor Evaluations

 

1. Was this your first time at the annual conference?

Yes   45%
No   55%
     
     
2. Compared to other similar events; how would you rate the cost of the conference?
Very affordable   92%
Reasonable   8%
Too expensive for what was received.   0%
     
     
3. Your thoughts on the exhibit floor location in relationship to the rest of the conference activities ?
Great location.   100%
I did not like the exhibit show location - could have been placed in better location.   0%
Other   0%
     
4. How would you rate the management of the expo portion of the event?
Great customer service - We are not used to this level of support.   89%
Good customer service - Consistent with what we expect.   11%
Customer service needs improvement.   0%
     
5. Compared to similar conferences; how would you rate this show overall (location, value for the dollar spent, attendee interaction, customer service, the whole package)?
The Best!   75%
Within the top 3.   25%
     
6. Would you likely return for future "Professional Development" conferences and exhibit?
Yes, I would be likely to return and/or recommend this annual event to others   100%
I will not be back.   0%
     

 

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PLATINUM/GOLD/DIAMOND/SILVER

Exhibitor/Partner Terms and Conditions

 

Payment and Terms
Exhibit space cost and payment terms are stated on the website. All payments are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation by Exhibitor, the Booth Fee will not be reduced or refunded, and the total amount will be due. If the conference is cancelled for any reason beyond Management’s reasonable control (e.g., an act of God, lack of attendance, pandemic, fire, civil disturbance, power failure, Hotel cancelling event, etc.) Exhibitor’s responsibility will be what has actually been paid for regarding this contract. If the conference is cancelled for any other reason than all monies will be credited towards a sponsorship of a future event.

Booth Assignment
Management reserves the right to make all final determinations relating to space assignments and booth sizes. Management shall have no liability for its failure or inability to comply with Exhibitor’s requests. Exhibitors shall have no right to cancel this contract because of Management’s failure to meet or comply with the Exhibitors request.

Fire, Safety and Health
Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with City of Columbus and the State of Ohio ordinances and regulations covering fire, safety and health.

Licenses/Permits
Exhibitor shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses, permits or approvals required under local or state law applicable to their activity at the exposition. Exhibitor shall be responsible for paying all taxes, license fees or other charges that shall become due to any government authority in connection with their activities at the exposition.

Exhibitor Functions During Exposition Hours

Exhibitor’s booth will be open during conference educational workshop hours.

Installation and Removal
Exhibitor must install their exhibit before the opening of the exposition. The Official exhibition tear down time will begin 1:00pm Tuesday. You are welcome to stay longer.

Property Loss or Damage
All exhibit property is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. The Management of the Hyatt Regency Columbus, The Greater Columbus Convention Center and Campus Fire Safety Com LLC and their owners, employees, affiliates, and managers are not responsible of any loss or damaged property.

Liability and Insurance
Exhibitor shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the installation and use of the exhibit premises, policies of comprehensive Commercial General Liability Insurance and Contractual Liability Insurance insuring and specifically referring to contractual liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for personal injury and property damage. To Include Campus Fire Safety Com LLC.

Other Rules and Regulations
Management reserves the right to change the rules and regulations and to make additional rules and regulations as needed. All changes will be sent unofficially to the exhibitors. However, the exhibitors shall be responsible to check this section of the website periodically for all official updates.

Security
Each exhibitor shall be responsible for securing their own property. The conference exhibit area is located in the foyer (public area) of the meeting rooms used for this event. There is no additional security provided above and beyond what is in place by the hotel staff periodically walking the area. The Management of the Hyatt Regency Columbus, The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Conference Sponsors, and Campus Fire Safety Com LLC and their owners, employees, affiliates, and managers are not responsible of any loss or damaged property.
 


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his event is underwritten by many corporate partners who assist in making this conference one of the most affordable and professional programs in the world - Thank you! 

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Campus Fire Safety Com LLC and The Fire Code Academy
Life Safety Forum Conference Team
81 Mill Street - Suite 300

Gahanna, Ohio  43230 
 
Office: 614-416-8077

 

 

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