Are you interested in co-locating a symposium or conference in Anaheim with SIGGRAPH 2013?
In order to request space in the Anaheim Convention Center, a completed Space Request Form must be received by the Executive Committee Project Manager, Erin Butler, no later than Friday, 19 April, 2013. Requests received after that date cannot be accommodated within the Anaheim Convention Center.
How to Co-Locate with SIGGRAPH 2013
First, work with the ACM SIGGRAPH Small Conference Committee Chair, Brian Wyvill, to get approval for Co-Locating with ACM SIGGRAPH 2013. This will require filing both a PAF (Preliminary Approval Form) and a TMRF (Technical Meeting Request Form) to get a budget approved; see pricing information below which should be included in the budget prepared for your TMRF.
Once your symposium or conference is approved by the ACM SIGGRAPH Small Conference Committee, it will be forwarded to the Conference Advisory Group for its approval.
If you would like to host your event in the Anaheim Convention Center, the Space Request Form must be completely filled out and returned to the Executive Committee Project Manager, Erin Butler. Space is available in the convention center starting on Wednesday, 17 July. All events must be completed by Sunday, 21 July, as they cannot compete with the official SIGGRAPH 2013 program.
If you would like to host your event in an official SIGGRAPH 2013 hotel, the following procedures apply:
1. SIGGRAPH 2013 has control of all meeting space in participating hotels starting on Saturday, 20 July. Complete the Space Request Form for the hotel of your choice. SIGGRAPH 2013 will work with the hotel to release the space needed at the preferred hotel to the Co-Located Group main contact.
2. If meeting space is needed prior to Saturday, 20 July, the Co-Located Group contact will need to work with Brian Wyvill and ACM on negotiations for your preferred location.
Co-Location Plans
SIGGRAPH 2013 provides four plans for co-location:
| Plan | Location | Days* | Services Provided by SIGGRAPH 2013 | Fees Charged by SIGGRAPH 2013 |
| Onsite One Day | Convention Center | 20 July or 21 July | 1. Website listing 2. Registration 3. Meeting Space 4. Management Support 5. Point-of-Entry Sign 6. Poster space in SIGGRAPH 2013 Poster Program (maximum 10 posters) |
$5,500 |
| Onsite Two Days | Convention Center | 20-21 July | 1. Website Listing 2. Registration 3. Meeting Space 4. Management Support 5. Point-of-Entry Sign 6. Poster space in SIGGRAPH 2013 Poster Program (maximum 10 posters) |
$6,700 |
| Offsite, no registration | Anywhere | Concluding by 21 July | 1. Website Listing 2. Poster space in SIGGRAPH 2013 Poster Program (maximum 10 posters) |
$0 |
| Offsite, with registration | Anywhere | Concluding by 21 July | 1. Website Listing 2. Registration 3. Poster space in SIGGRAPH 2013 |
$1,000 |
*Official SIGGRAPH 2013 sessions begin Sunday, 21 July at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Notes:
1. At all official conference hotels, SIGGRAPH 2013 has all meeting space reserved beginning at 8 am on Saturday, 20 July. SIGGRAPH 2013 will release space under their control to any approved co-location event, for Saturday, 20 July and Sunday 21, July. The Co-Location Organizers and their ACM contact will need to coordinate all details once space is released, including discussing any applicable fees or minimums that may apply for use of the space.
2. For space at official conference hotels, prior to Saturday, 20 July, Co-Location Organizers should work with ACM on negotiations and contracting for the selected hotel.
Service Details
1. Website Listing
Your co-located event will be listed on the conference website, with a basic template giving information such as brief description, date, and location, as well as a link to your own website.
2. Registration
For plans that include registration services, the fee includes using SIGGRAPH 2013’s existing registration system, badge stock and badge holders. Registration Reports will be provided on a regular basis. This system supports early, late and student registration fees. If you need any additional customization, additional charges will apply (at-cost from SIGGRAPH 2013’s registration vendor). All pre-registered attendee badges must be picked up by your designated representative the day before your event starts. You are responsible for distributing these badges at a “welcome table” at the door of your event. SIGGRAPH 2013 will not provide staff to help distribute badges to your attendees. A dedicated registration counter in the SIGGRAPH registration area of the convention Center will be made available the day before your sessions begin for walk-in registrants. These individuals will be able to pay their registration fee and receive their badges at this counter.
3. Meeting Space
For the onsite plans (Onsite One Day and Onsite Two Day), SIGGRAPH 2013 will provide meeting space in the convention center. Space can be set as requested by organization. Additional charges may apply for requests that have special needs beyond normal classroom or theatre type sets. A registration table outside the room as well as a signage at the point of entry will also be provided. The session room will be assigned from available meeting rooms and matched as closely as possible to your needs. SIGGRAPH 2013 will not provide staff to distribute registration packets or act as badge checkers; you must provide your own staff for these functions.
4. Audio/Visual & Internet
While no audio/visual or internet access costs are included in the onsite plans (Onsite One Day and Onsite Two Day), Conference Management staff will work with the official SIGGRAPH 2013 A/V service provider on your behalf. Costs for A/V vary based on needs. The Conference Management staff will provide a quote from the service provider once your needs are determined.
5. Management Support
For the onsite plans (Onsite One Day and Onsite Two Day), SIGGRAPH 2013 will provide dedicated Conference Management staff to:
- Coordinate information needed by the convention center to include room setups, electrical, information on technical materials for distribution onsite, etc. The Conference Management staff will prepare specification documents to submit to the appropriate parties.
- Coordinate information needed by the caterers to include food and beverage needs. The Conference Management staff will prepare specification documents to submit to in-house caterers. (Note that catering costs vary based on the menu you choose.)
- Coordinate information needed by the A/V and/or networking teams. The Conference Management staff will prepare specification documents to submit to the appropriate parties. (Note that costs vary based on the equipment you need.)
- In advance, work as liaison between Facility/Caterer/AV/Networking Providers on all pre-planning details.
- Work with appropriate parties to create signs with your logos and information for point-of-entry.
- Create overall logistical schedule of event including setup, session starts and ends, planned breaks and lunches, and teardown schedule.
- Coordinate delivery of technical materials and distribution to your session room.
- Onsite, oversee setup, food/beverage functions and general convention center logistics.
- Assist during teardown on shipping of any leftover technical materials.
- Review/dispute/approve the Master Account from convention center, A/V and/or Networking provider & caterers and submit final budget recap of all expenses.
FAQs
What other costs should I expect if I select one of the Onsite Plan Options?
Costs for food and beverage (e.g., coffee breaks, snacks, or meals). Note that the convention center requires you to use their in-house caterer; you cannot bring in your own food or drinks. And note that there may be a contractual minimum quantity of food & drink that you must order.
If you need Audio Visual equipment, you will be responsible for all charges. If you prefer bringing your own equipment, let your Conference Management contact know so they can determine if special arrangements can be made.
If you need customization of the registration mechanism, non-standard room setups, electricity beyond normal lighting, or any Internet connectivity, those incur extra costs.
If you want to arrange special events offsite, those incur extra costs. Please note, Conference Management staff time does not include planning or attending off-site events, only those taking place within the convention center.
The ACM Small Conferences Chair can explain the costs for producing proceedings or other technical materials.
Is there a maximum number of attendees?
SIGGRAPH 2013’s fees for services anticipate a maximum of about 250 attendees. Beyond that, additional costs may be incurred. Let us know if you anticipate more than that number, or if you are interested in setting registration limits.
Is there a minimum number of attendees?
SIGGRAPH 2013’s services do not require a minimum number of attendees. Note however, that the hotel or convention center’s in-house catering services typically have a contractual minimum quantity of food and beverage that you are liable to pay for, even if you have fewer attendees than anticipated.
Can Co-Located Organization include their posters with SIGGRAPH 2013’s Poster Program?
Co-Located groups can transfer their posters to the SIGGRAPH 2013 Posters area. Co-Located organizers are expected to supply signage for the posters (e.g., something that clearly indicates the posters are from the Co-Located event). There is a limit of 10 posters. Any Co-Located Groups interested in having their Posters displayed at SIGGRAPH 2013 must contact Erin Butler by Friday, 19 April so space can be reserved.