Sponsor Resource

VERY IMPORTANT
We are using a dryage company, Vista Convention Services, for all shipments as the venue does not have shipping/receiving. Please follow precise instructions to ensure your packages arrive properly, on time, and with no surcharges. Review the Shipping Instructions Here.

Shipments In
Plan to have your shipment arrive between May 23 – June 15. There is a 35% surcharge if your shipment arrives after June 15.

Fees & CC Authorization
To cover these fees, you MUST fill out the cc authorization form attached and fax OR call in your credit card. Emailing forms are not accepted for security purposes. Shipping Instructions Form

All shipments must be labeled as follows:
NPLA CONFERENCE
(Sponsor Company’s name and Booth Number TBD)
c/o Vista Convention Services
300 Commerce Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

All packages should be numbered (i.e. 1 of 5, 2 of 5, etc.)

Bring Your Tracking Information with You
In the event there is a problem locating your packages on site, it is imperative that you have this information on hand. Vista Convention Services will not be able to assist you without a confirmation of delivery. We strongly recommend you monitor the status of your shipment along its route, to avoid any surprises.

Collecting Your Shipped Items
All properly labeled shipments will be automatically brought to the Seminole Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, June 20th for setup prior to 2:00 pm. Packages not properly labeled will result in delays.

Shipment Out
If shipping items out, you must come prepared with your own shipping labels as well as supplies for repackaging.

Packages must be labeled as follows:
From: Your Company Name
NPLA CONFERENCE
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Seminole Ballroom
To: Your shipping address

Vista Convention Services will then remove properly labeled and boxed items from the ballroom for shipment out.

Questions? Contact Vista Convention Services for these matters:
(609) 485-2421
[email protected]

When shipping packages or ordering AV rentals, please use TBD as you do not need to provide a booth #. We will inform Vista Convention Services of your booth location, and they will accommodate accordingly.

If you need any of the items listed below, arrangements must be made by submitting an Exhibitor AV Order Form by Tuesday, June 6, 5:00 pm PST.

• Equipment rental
• Access to an electrical power source
• Internet access other than standard wireless use

Contact for these matters:
Richard Petkevis​
Entertainment Lead Lighting and Electrics
E: [email protected]
P: (609) 449-5141
M: (609) 377-0729

Charging Stations are available at NPLA Conference and NPLA Sponsor booths.

Early Check-In & Set-Up
Begins at 2:00 pm
Seminole Grand Ballroom Foyer

Before entering ballroom to set-up, Sponsors may check-in to receive their name badges. This will expedite entry into that evening’s VIP Cocktail Party. You will not be allowed to pick up anyone else’s badge other than your own. A photo ID will be required and your proof of registration.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors are allotted a 10’x10′ space and will be provided a 6’ x 30” skirted table with two chairs.

Ruby Sponsors are allotted space to display one 8′ tall x 3′ wide banner and will be provided a small round 30″ x 30″ high draped table with one chair.

If you have ordered any AV services, please allow extra time to set up.

Booth set up MUST be complete by 4:00 pm prior to Networking Session.

If there is any possibility you or your team will not be able to set up at this time, you MUST contact [email protected] to make special arrangements.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Exhibitor Area – Sponsors be ready!

Start the evening with an opportunity to meet and have a drink with sponsors, guests, brokers, and network with new contacts.

This event is for all attendees.

VIP Cocktail Party
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DAER Night Club, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

A gathering of NPLA Conference attendees & sponsors, kicking off what will be a great event!

This event is for registered Sponsors, Premier & General Admission Guests only.

Before entering the party, you must have your name badge, which can be picked up at the NPLA Conference check-in located in the Seminole Grand Ballroom Foyer

If you are currently registered as a NPLA Lite and would like to be included in this event as well as breakfast, lunch, and the After Party, please click here to upgrade.

These are approximate times and subject to change.

7:30 am
Early Check-in for Sponsors

8:00 am
Doors open and Guest check-in begins
Meet & Greet Catered Breakfast*

9:00 am
Conference Begins
Morning Presentations

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Catered lunch*

1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Afternoon Session Presentations

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NPLA Networking Session

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sponsor Breakdown

10:00  pm
Official After Party**

*Meals are for registered Sponsors, Premier & General Admission guests only.
**Excludes NPLA Lites

 Click here for detailed agenda

You may begin breaking down your booth once the NPLA Networking Session officially concludes at approximately 6 pm.

We do not provide Guests’ data.

Any exchange of contact information is entirely voluntary on the part of our Guests. However, our custom networking app will help facilitate your outreach before, during and after the conference.

Access to the app will become available on Monday, June 12th.

Click here for instructions.

Correctly identify yourself for other Sponsors and Guests by building your networking app profile.

Information submitted after Tuesday, June 6th, is not guaranteed to be uploaded to app before the event.

Click here to begin.

Changes submitted after Tuesday, March 6th are not guaranteed to be implemented before the event.

Access to the app will become available Monday, June 12th. We will email you a link with instructions at that time.

With the goal of taking your event experience to the next level, NPLA Conference will be using our custom networking app.

Access to the app will become available on Monday, June 12th.

Click here for instructions.

As a courtesy, we are happy to provide our Sponsors with a discounted admission price for additional representatives ($995 per person). Click here for details and to make a purchase.

Join us for the National Private Lenders Association Charity Poker Tournament.

Click here for details.

Tournament entry is not included in your conference admission purchase.

• A photo ID and proof of registration is required to check-in.
• Business attire required (sport coats or suits for gentlemen.)
• Comfortable shoes are HIGHLY recommended for the short walk to and from the ballroom and catered events.
• No cameras or audio recording equipment is allowed.
• Brochures are prohibited, except for Sponsors.
• Badges must be worn at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS. You will not be allowed back into the event without one.
• If a badge is forgotten or lost, we will not be able to provide you with a replacement. To re-enter the event, you will have to purchase a badge replacement for a $250 fee.
• Rep substitutions must be made no later than Thursday, June 15 at 5:00 pm PST to be honored.

Self-Parking and Valet are available at posted rates. These rates are subject to change based on availability, normally $10 for Self-Park and $20 for Valet per stay.