Why Exhibit

Why Exhibit

“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Public Safety Communications!”

Welcome and thank you for your interest in exhibiting at APCO International Annual Conference & Expo. APCO Annual Conference is the best place to increase your sales leads. All of the top agencies attend the APCO Conference – giving you access to qualified buyers from comm centers, government agencies, IT/Telecommunications, law enforcement and fire departments from around the country.

Why Exhibit

About 300 companies occupying 70,000 net square feet of exhibit space will showcase the latest technology, software, PSAP equipment, training and more to thousands of buyers!

4.9%	increase in attendee organization's 2011 purchasing budget compared to 2010.
67%	of 2010 attendees discussed products seen at the show with peers
49%	of 2010 attendees contacted a vendor seen at APCO Conference.
77%	of exhibitors say APCO provides programs that maximizes success with buyers.

Agencies Attending

Decision-makers look for the latest products and services at the industry’s gathering place.

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Attendee Categories

The top agencies will be coming to Philadelphia. Get access to the biggest networking session of the year with the industry’s best buyers by reserving your exhibit space today!

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Exhibit Categories

Buyers come to APCO Annual Conference looking for everything they need to make their agency run smoothly. Here are the top categories buyers say they look for in the exhibit hall.

Category	Percentage of Buyers
Batteries/Analyzers/Chargers	19%
Buildings/Cabinets/Furniture	18%
Communications Solutions	14%
Computer Aided Dispatch	12%
Computers/Software Consulting Services	10%
Digital Voice Recorder Solutions	15%
Hardware/Peripherals	13%
Information Technology Hardware	12%
Interoperable Communications Solutions	13%
Mobile Communication Devices	14%
PSAP Equipment	13%
Radio Equipment/Antennas/Accessories/Modems	28%
Software	16%
Test Equipment	10%
Training/Educational Institutions	14%
Wireless Communications	12%

Extras

The value of your booth goes farther at APCO Annual Conference.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Time

No need to worry about competing with educational sessions or events with designated exhibit hall time each day.

Official Show Guide Company Profile

Easy to use and informative, attendees and the press will know where to find you.

Online Exhibitor Listing

Attendees can research your products and connect with you before they even arrive at APCO.

Exhibitor Updates

The latest about successful exhibiting and marketing ideas e-mailed to you throughout the year

Publicity Help

Launching a new product at APCO? Let APCO know, and we’ll work with you to get the word out, from press releases to press conferences. Contact Lindsey Coburn for more information at 386-944-2441 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Plus, Upgrade Your Exhibit with Advertising and Sponsorships

Distinguish yourself with unique sponsorship opportunities designed to fit your needs and budget. Contact Lisa Williams for more information at 571.312.4400 ext.7003 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

APCO Exhibitors Talk:

“Our primary market is public safety, so we must be there. Sometimes you are more conspicuous by your absence. And it gives us an opportunity to mingle with our partners- system integrators, and suppliers.”

Paul Lubsen, SONIK Messaging Systems Inc.

“APCO Annual Conference has always been a busy show for us—we have an opportunity to see our public safety customers and meet with other industry decision makers. All and all a good show.”

Cheryl Ducharme, Harris

“The APCO Annual Conference allows Motorola the opportunity to showcase all our solutions to the leaders in the public safety communications industry. In addition, our participation in educational sessions directly as well as with the many APCO committees creates a wonderful environment for customer engagement. This one week is the cornerstone of our overall partnership with APCO International.”

Dave Weisz, Motorola

“OnStar’s safety and security product intersects with public safety communications. We can assist them with safety on GM vehicles so exhibiting at the APCO Annual Conference gives us the opportunity to educate our public safety communications partners.”

Cathy McCormick, OnStar

Start planning your Philadelphia experience — reserve your prime location today!

Exhibitor Downloads

For Exhibit
Space Sales

Chuck Wagner
Sales
P: 312-265-9657
F: 312-541-0573
exhibitsales@apcointl.org

Already Purchased Exhibit Space?

Deidre Jefferson
Exhibit Specialist
P: 770-874-5830, ext. 105
F: 770-874-1968
jeffersond@apcointl.org