Q: What are the Rules and Regulations for exhibiting?
A: The Rules and Regulations for exhibiting at WVSTC 2025 are listed in the Vendor Prospectus on page 8.
Q: What is included in a standard booth package?
A: The standard booth package includes:
Q: What methods of payment do you accept?
A: We accept either credit card (Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX) or check payable to WVNET. Select your preferred method in the registration process.
Q: What meals are provided for the Exhibitor Reps?
A: Wednesday, October 15th begins with breakfast just before attendee and exhibitor registration opens. Lunch followed by Keynote Speaker begins at 11:00am and Speaker starting at noon. Wednesday also marks the opening of the Exhibitor Expo with a reception from 4:00pm till 6:00pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided Thursday, with an Exhibitor Reception Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm til 2:50pm.
Q: What if I need to cancel my exhibitor booth?
A: We hope you will reconsider because we really want you to be part of the greatest celebration of education and technology within West Virginia!
If there is really no other option, please let us know as soon as possible. A Cancellation Policy of 50% on or before October 1, 2025 will apply. Any cancellation in October, the registration fee is forfeited.Please contact our conference coordinator Harmony Garletts at hgarletts@staff.wvnet.edu or contact Philip Snitz at psnitz@staff.wvnet.edu, as he handles the payments.
Q: When can I expect to receive my badge in the mail?
A: Badges will not be mailed in advance. Badges will be available for pickup at the Exhibitor Registration Desk in the event foyer at Oglebay. All vendors Reps are required to be registered as Vendors and pay the appropriate registration fees. On-site check-in will open Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30AM.
Q: I already submitted my company Reps names at registration but need to add/remove/change someone. How do I add/remove/change someone?
A: Please contact Harmony Garletts at hgarletts@staff.wvnet.edu or Cristina Shannon at cmoody@staff.wvnet.edu or call WVNET at 304-293-5192 to edit an existing company registration. All Reps need to be registered under your company registration. Two (2) Reps are included with the registration. Each additional Rep will be assessed a $100 registration fee.
Q: May I be a presenter?
A: Yes. If you submit a proposal and the conference committee selects your submission. All company Reps that are selected to present, MUST be registered with their company and pay the appropriate fees.
Q: Can I attend educational sessions?
A: Yes. Please note the following:
We ask that you give our conference attendees priority in seating. Many of them register for conference based on the content of these sessions.
Please turn off (or set to vibrate) all cellphones and other noise-making devices during all sessions.
Q: What is an ‘in-booth’ session?
A: An ‘in-booth’ session is a 20 – 30 minute session that is scheduled during concurrent session times, but held at the Exhibitor’s booth. This will help drive foot traffic to the Exhibitor Hall and does not require exhibitors moving equipment from their booth into a different room for a session. These times are determined before the start of the conference and will be printed in the Program Book.
Q: Where and when may I ship my booth materials for WVSTC 2025?
A: To ensure timely arrival of your booth materials at the WVSTC 2025 conference site, shipments must arrive after NEED DATE to the following address and include:
Your On-Site Conf Rep Contact Name
YOUR COMPANY NAME - WVSTC 2025 October 15 -16, 2025
c/o Oglebay Resort | 465 Lodge Drive | Wheeling, WV 26003
Q: What is the schedule for vendors?
A: Early setup times are
Tue, October 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, and Wed, October 15, 7:30am - 11:00am.
The exhibitor area will be open on 5:00pm, and Wed, October 15, from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm. and Exhibitor Expo is Wed, October 15 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
We ask that vendors respect our closing time of 3:30 pm on Thursdsay and not begin tear down before 3:30 pm.
Q: Is there a theme to WVSTC 2025?
A: Yes! WVSTC will celebrate 50 Years of Innovation in Information Technology!
Q: Can I use my own Wi-Fi?
A: We ask that you turn your Wi-Fi off to reduce interference with our Wi-Fi service.
Q: How can I increase my attendee exposure at the conference?
A: There are many ways to increase your imprint at the Conference!
Advertising in the conference program book allows attendees to see your support for WVSTC 2025. The conference program book includes detailed course descriptions, a daily schedule and exhibit hall and consultant center descriptions. For ad rates and sizes, please see the Exhibitor Packet’s Advertising Sponsorships section.
Consider adding a sponsorship to supplement your exhibit participation!
Adding a tote bag stuffer, room drop or other sponsorship will get your name in front of attendees and is sure to result in more booth traffic! Email Harmony Garletts at hgarletts@staff.wvnet.edu or
Cristina Shannon at cmoody@staff.wvnet.edu for more information!
Q: Can I sell products at the conference?
A: WVSTC 2025 is an educational event, and the Exhibitor Expo staged in conjunction with the professional conference is a vital element of this educational process. Selling, price posting, and order taking will be permitted on the floor during posted exhibitor hall hours.
Q: Can I organize a door prize giveaway raffle at my booth?
A. Yes. Door prize giveaways are welcomed and encouraged. You can provide a place for attendees to drop business cards/name or allow the conference committee to pull from a random collection of attendee’s names scanned at each break. Door prize names are selected at each break.
Here are a few rules of thumb:
1) If you are not an E-rate participant and the giveaway exceeds $25, it must be able to be used by, and ownership transferred to, the winner’s agency.
2) If you are not an E-rate participant, the giveaway for individual use must be <=$25.
3) If you participate or are seeking to participate in the E-rate program, please limit all giveaways to <= $20.
Q: When can I begin to dismantle my booth?
A: Early dismantling is disruptive to WVSTC 2025’s Vendor Expo and is strictly prohibited.
As a matter of policy, vendors may not pack, tear down, or dismantle any portion of their exhibit/booth prior to the official closing of the exhibitor area at 3:30 PM, on Thursday, Oct 16, 2025. Please keep this in mind when making staffing decisions and travel arrangements for the final day of the show.
Q: How do I ship packages out at the end of the conference?
A: Any packages that need to be mailed out, are to be boxed up with shipping information attached. You will need to call your carrier and make all the arrangements to have them shipped out. Please leave these items in your booth with the labels on. Try to have all shipments picked up by the end of the day, Thursday, NEED DATE. Here is the address you will need to supply to the shipping company:
Your On-Site Conference Rep Contact Name
YOUR COMPANY NAME -WVSTC 2025 October 15 -16, 2025
c/o Oglebay Resort
465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
Q: How do I make a hotel reservation?
A: Hotel information can be found on the WVSTC 2025’s website: look for the Lodging section. You are responsible for securing and/or cancelling your hotel reservations. Hotel expense is not included in the registration fee.
Q: Is there a fee to park at Oglebay Resprt for WVSTC 2025?
A: Parking is free.
Q: When and where is WVSTC 2026?
A: The WV Statewide Technology Conference (WVSTC) 2026 is TBA.