General
- What are the dates of the 2015 event?
- What is the Venue?
- What are the show dates for 2016?
- How can I reserve hotel accommodations?
- Who do I contact with specific questions?
Sales
- How do I reserve a booth?
- Will there be on-site assigning?
- Are there special areas or segments?
- Are there turnkey packages?
Operations/Floor plan
- What are the move-in / move-out dates and times?
- What is target move-in and why can’t I change it?
- When will the on-line Exhibitor Services Manual be available?
- What is my password to access the on-line Exhibitor Services manual?
- What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding freight handling?
- What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding material handling?
- What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding labor?
- What is the maximum booth height?
- What is the cubic content rule?
- What are the regulations for hanging signs?
- What is an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EDC)?
- Who do I contact for relocation/waitlist questions?
Registration
- How do I register?
- When will Exhibitor registration be available?
- What is my user name and password?
- How many Exhibitor Badges do I get with my booth?
- When will I get my badge?
- When will Attendee registration be available?
- When will Program registration be available?
- Are there any fees for an exhibit only pass?
- How do I invite a my customers?
Event Directory
- When will I be able to enter my Event Directory information?
- What is my password or I do not see my company’s listing?
Payment/Invoice/Cancellation
- Did you receive my payment?
- Whom do I contact with an invoice question or concern?
- What are the Liquidated Damages Fee and Dates for Cancellation?
- How do I cancel my booth space?
Conference/Content
General
What are the dates of the 2015 event?
Program and Events:
July 13– 16, 2015
Exhibits:
July 14-16, 2015
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, July 14: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, July 15: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, July 16: 10:00am-4:00pm
What is the Venue?
Moscone Center
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-3181
Note: This is for directional purposes only. Please do not ship material to the above address. Refer to the Freight Information section in the Exhibitor Services Manual for detailed shipping instructions.
What are the show dates for 2016?
July 13-15, 2016
Sales
How do I reserve a booth?
To apply for exhibit space, go to Exhibit Now. For direct support, contact Nick Antonopoulos at email: [email protected] / Tel: +1.408.943.6986.
Will there be on-site assigning?
On-site assigning will be held during SEMICON West 2015 for SEMICON West 2016. Your company's assignment date and time will be emailed by mid June 2015.
Are there special areas or segments?
North Hall:
- Test Assembly & Packaging
- Generation Next Pavilion: Packaging
- Sustainable Manufacturing Pavilion
- Research and Science Park
South Hall:
- Wafer Processing
- Generation Next Pavilion: Advanced Substrate Engineering
- 3D Manufacturing Pavilion
Are there turnkey packages?
There are 2 types of turnkey packages available:
- Exhibit Package Solutions
Ideal for exhibitors who do not have existing exhibit hardware and/or who are looking for a fully turnkey exhibit solution up to 30 linear feet
- Executive Meeting Suites
Designed with meeting space in mind, the SEMICON Executive Suite packages are turnkey solutions inclusive of exhibit space rental, hardwall construction, furnishings, carpet, graphics, utilities, and cleaning service. The packages also include lead retrieval and a lead generation package
Exhibitors wishing to order the Exhibit Package Solutions and/or Executive Meeting Suites should contact SEMI at [email protected] / tel:+1.408.943.6997 for more information.
Operations/Floor plan
What are the move-in and out days and times?
Move-in/Set-up Hours:
Thursday, July 9 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Friday, July 10 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Saturday, July 11 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Sunday, July 12 (Closed)*
Monday, July 13 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Move-out/Dismantle Hours:
Thursday, July 16 (4:00pm-midnight)
Friday, July 17 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Saturday, July 18 (8:00am-4:00pm)
* Important Notice: Moscone Center will be closed on Sunday, July 12. Exhibitors will not have access to the exhibit hall and there will be no Exhibitor Services available.
What is target move-in and how can I change it?
Targeted floor plans are developed to ease the transportation of freight on show floor. At SEMICON West, we "target" the move-in of freight. This is intended to minimize your carrier’s waiting time and maximize the efficiency of freight move-in.
In order for everyone to take full advantage of their move-in period we may be unable to change your targeted move in schedule.
Exhibitors wishing to change their target move-in date/time should contact SEMI at [email protected] / tel:+1.408.943.6997 for direct support.
View the 2015 Targeted floorplans
When will the Exhibitor Services Manual be available?
The manual will be available via Freeman Online by March 17, 2015.
What is the password to access the online manual?
There is no preassigned password. Exhibitors should create their own in the Freeman Online system.
What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding freight handling?
As the official service contractor, Freeman is the exclusive provider of freight handling at show site.
What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding material handling (drayage)?
Material Handling (Drayage) is the movement of freight material from the loading dock to the booth space. The union has jurisdiction over all unloading and reloading of materials. The union also has jurisdiction over the operation of all material handling equipment – this includes all dollies and hand trucks. You may hand carry what you can manage by yourself (one person) in one trip, using no equipment. Current union jurisdiction precludes hotel personnel from delivering material to exhibit booths.
Material Handling should not be confused with the cost to transport your exhibit material to-and-from the convention center or exposition. While often included in the overall shopping costs when exhibiting in countries outside the United States, material handling is billed as as separate charge in the United States.
What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding labor?
By definition, the installation or dismantling of exhibits which requires the use of hand tools, or takes one person more than 30 minutes, or exceeds ten feet in any direction, falls within the jurisdiction of the union
What is the maximum booth height?
The maximum height for all configurations, including all booth elements such as truss and signage is 20 feet / 6 meters, with exceptions as noted on the floor plans.
What is the cubic content rule?
This rule allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. There are no site line restrictions for booth structures at SEMICON West. Under the cubic content rule, each exhibitor may build right up to the front of his booth, up to the maximum allowable height of 20 feet / 6 meters, with exceptions as noted on the floor plans.
What are the regulations for hanging signs?
Show Management must approve all hanging signs for inline booths. Engineering drawings must accompany signage on-site and be available in booth. All hanging signs should be sent to the Advance Warehouse by June 30, 2015.
What is an EDC?
EDC stands for Exhibitor Designated Contractor. An EDC (a.k.a., EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor)) is any company (other than one of the official designated contractors) that an exhibitor wants to use inside the exhibit hall before, during or after the show. Submit your EDC Application by June 5, 2015 through the Event Directory/Exhibitor Console.
Who do I contact for relocation/waitlist questions?
Relocations are based on SEMI membership and priority points. Please contact SEMI at [email protected] / Tel: +1.408.943.6997.
Registration
How do I register?
Exhibit Managers have access to an Exhibitor Registration Portal to register booth staff. Booth staff will receive an email confirmation when entered.
When will exhibitor registration open?
Exhibitor Registration will open on April 1, 2015.
What is my Username & Password for the Exhibitor Registration Portal?
Usernames and passwords will be sent via email to main contacts to manage booth staff in April 2015. There is a password reminder tool in the Exhibitor Console.
How many Exhibitor Badges do I get with my booth?
Each primary exhibitor company is allotted a limited number of badges. Exhibitors can order up to 10 badges for every 100 square feet of booth space
When will I get my badge?
Badges will not be mailed in advanced and can be picked up on-site at registration beginning on July 8 at 8:00am in upper North Hall lobby.
When will attendee registration open?
Attendee registration will open April 1, 2015.
When will programs registration open?
Programs registration will open April 1, 2015 in conjunction with attendee registration.
Are there any fees for an exhibit only pass?
The Registration Fee Schedule for attendee passes is as follows:
April 1- May 8: Complimentary Registration Period
May 9 - June 5: $50
June 6 - July 10: $100
July 10 - Show: $150
How Do I Invite a My Customers?
Via Exhibitor Invites, exhibitors can send an unlimited number of complimentary invitations to register. The Exhibitor Invites Email Campaign service will be available beginning April 2015.
Event Directory/ e-Booth
When will I be able to enter my e-Booth information?
The Exhibitor Console will open in February 2015.
Payment/Invoice/Cancellation
Did you receive my payment?
Please contact Mary Durkton at email: [email protected] / tel: +1.408.943.6927
Whom do I contact with an invoice question or correction?
Please contact Mary Durkton at email: [email protected] / tel: +1.408.943.6927
What are the Liquidated Damages Fees and dates for cancellation?
If canceled before 90 days of exposition start date (on or before April 14, 2015); a liquidated damage fee of 20% of the canceled space will be apply.
If canceled within 90 days of exposition start date (after April 14, 2015); a liquidated damage fee of 100% of the canceled space will be apply.
How do I cancel my booth?
Cancellations and reductions must be made in writing to SEMI. Notify Leslie Schade at Email: [email protected] / Fax: +1.408.943.7953
Conference/Programs
What are the Conference Tracks?
Go to Session/Events for more information
Is there a Call for Papers?
SEMICON West has speaking opportunities. Contact Agnes Cobar at Email: [email protected] / Tel: +1.408.943.7952
Who To Contact For What
Booth Sales
Global Sales / Tel: +1.408.943.7870 / Email: [email protected]
General Questions, Event Directory, Rules and Regulations, Floorplan/Waitlist,
Exhibitor Services Manual, Registration
Lyn Geary / Tel:+1.408.943.6997 / Email: [email protected]
Meeting Rooms
Leslie Schade / Tel: +1.408.943.6978 / Email: [email protected]
General Questions
Leslie Rauscher / Tel: +1.408.943.6936 / Email: [email protected]
Marketing\, Social Media
Michelle Yee / Tel:+1.408.943.6953 / Email: [email protected]
Press/Media Relations
Deborah Geiger / Tel: +1.408.943.7988 / Email: [email protected]
Registration Customer Service
Customer Service / Tel: +1.508.743.8532 / Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship
Marlene Sibley / Tel:+1.408.943.6988 / Email: [email protected]
Intersolar North America
Leslie Rauscher / Tel: +1.408.943.6936 / Email: [email protected]