Welcome to the 2013 Empire State Producers Expo!

Expo

ESPE_-_small.pngThe 2013 Empire State Producers Expo runs January 22, 23, and 24 at the Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse, NY.

This show combines the major fruit, flower, vegetable, and direct marketing associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for the fruit and vegetable growers of this state, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada.

 

2013 Proceedings

Please click below to view the 2013 Conference Proceedings.

2013 Proceedings

 

 

2013 Expo Official Program

Please click below to download the 2013 Expo Official Program and Registration.

2013 Expo Program
2013 Expo Pre-Registration Now Closed

Conference Schedule

Conference registration starts at 7:30 a.m. each day.  Educational sessions are generally from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all days, with lunch breaks. Free coffee and juice is available in the trade show area from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. All registered conference attendees have a name badge and are checked at the trade show door. A trade show only pass will also be available at the door.

Conference sessions run concurrently, with the following anticipated schedule:

Monday, January 21

Becker Forum Focus on Labor
Trade Show Set-Up (Times will be scheduled) 

Tuesday, January 22

Trade Show Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Taste of Syracuse inside Trade Show. 

Wednesday, January 23

Trade Show Open 8:00 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social in the Trade Show.

Thursday, January 24

Trade Show Open 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Exhibitors' Breakfast

Trade Show Information

As an exhibitor you can expect dedicated trade show hours, trade show educational sessions, opportunities to present new information regarding your company and its products during educational sessions, events such as the popular ice cream social. All of these aspects of the show will enhance the Expo for both attendees and your company! Thank you for including the Expo as a part of your business plan to make new contacts, network with existing customers and introduce new products and/or services that your business offers!

Exhibit booth spaces and equipment exhibit spaces are available in the main trade show. The more booth space that you require, the more you save! Please refer to the contract enclosed with this information for prices for your specific needs as an exhibiting company.

Your 10' x 10' booth rental includes:

  • Basic booth set-up, frames with back and side dividers and draperies, table and two chairs.
  • Two complimentary registrations per day for each exhibitor including exhibitor name badges and registration materials.
  • Free company listing in the NYSVGA Exhibitor Guide.
  • The opportunity to speak at “What’s New From Industry” - a part of the educational sessions where you can highlight products and services that your company offers.

Equipment space rental includes:

  • Table and two chairs.
  • Two complimentary registrations per day for each equipment space rental including exhibitor name badges and registration materials (includes one free copy of the published conference proceedings).
  • Free company listing int he NYSVGA Exhibitor Guide.
  • The opportunity to speak at "What's New From The Industry" - a part of the educational sessions where you can highlight products and services that your company offers. 

Lodging Information

The official hotels for the Empire State Producers Expo are the Genesee Grande (downtown), The Crowne Plaza (downtown) and the Doubletree (Thruway).  Upscale and Affordable - The Genesee Grande, just of I-81 and steps from the Syracuse U Carrier Dome. Rooms are available for a discounted rate of $85 per night. Hospitality suites are also available for your company's needs. Please contact the hotel directly at 315-476-4212 to make your reservations and be sure to mention the Expo for your discount.

Lodging Info

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