The National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA2014) will be held October 21-23, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. This event is the premier opportunity for aircraft purchase decision makers, entrepreneurs and other business leaders to meet and conduct business while discussing current trends involving the use of aircraft for business purposes. It is the seventh largest trade show in the United States, according to TSNN, featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors. Whether you are exhibiting or attending the show this year, or simply considering participating in the future, continue reading to learn all about the show and the Orange County Convention Center.
About NBAA2014
The mission of the NBAA is to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. Their annual trade show is the largest civil aviation show in the world. It’s the place to be for everyone who’s anyone in business aviation. There will be two activation sites for this show, one at the OCCC and a static display at the Orlando Executive Airport. Organizers expect more than 25,000 attendees. What attendees see at NBAA2014 will influence business aviation purchasing decisions throughout the following year. In fact, 82% of all convention attendees have the final say or high influence in the purchase of aviation equipment and services. The show went so well for exhibitors in 2013 that 81% will exhibit again.
There are some important items to note for attending or exhibiting at the show:
- Business attire is required for all attendees and exhibitors.
- Children under 12 are not permitted on the show floor.
- NBAA2014 offers a shuttle bus service to the convention center from most of the choice hotels.
Follow this link to plan your travel to the NBAA2014.
There is also a unique technology component involved in this particular show. The NBAA2014 mobile app is free to download and offers an exhibitor directory, interactive floor plan, education session schedule and access to NBAA social networks.
About the OCCC
The Orange County Convention Center is surrounded by Orlando’s premier tourism and business district. The convention center handles almost all of the exhibitor services such as electricity, aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas, propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Labor is including in their pricing, so there are no surprise bills after the show. They also provide 24 hour electrical services at no additional cost. The best way to order convention services is directly from the OCCC website.
Additional logistical information for the OCCC:
- Parking at the OCCC costs $15 to $25 depending on the size and type of your vehicle.
- The building has 24/7 security.
- There is a Fed-Ex center on site to handle all your shipping and printing needs.
- All food for exhibits must come from the onsite caterer Centerplate.
- Florida is a non-union state, which gives exhibitors more control over the process of installing and dismantling their booth.
If you are planning to exhibit in a show at the OCCC or want to exhibit in NBAA2014, contact us today to see how we can improve your presence, increase your ROI and turn your company into a qualified leads champ.