Common Questions

• Attendee General Information
• Housing and Travel
• Registration and Badges
• Exhibition
• Conference

ATTENDEE

1. Where and when is Coverings 2010 being held?
Coverings 2010 is taking place April 27- 30, 2010 at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida.

2. Where is the OCCC located?
The Orange County Convention Center is located at 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819. For directions please visit:
http://www.occc.net/global/directions.asp#DrivingDirections

3. Where should I park?
For parking information at the OCCC please go visit: http://www.occc.net/global/parking.asp

4. What are the Exhibit Hall hours?

*Note: Hours are subject to change.

5. Are children allowed on the show floor?
No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the exhibit hall during move-in and move-out. During show days and only during show hours, no one under the age of 16 will be allowed into the Coverings 2010 exhibit halls unless accompanied by an adult. The accompanying adult assumes all responsibility for the person under 16 and must sign a waiver at registration.

6. Are wheeled bags allowed on the show floor?
Yes, wheeled bags are allowed on the show floor.

7. Are wheelchairs or motorized scooters available?
The Orange County Convention Center is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continues to search for ways to better accommodate all visitors. Both buildings are designed with wheelchair ramps, automatic doors, passenger elevators and handicap-accessible restroom facilities.

Your mobility device can be reserved in advance and will be waiting for you during your event at one of the Convention Center's Business Centers or it can be delivered to your hotel in Orlando. Daily and weekly rates are available. Operators are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (888) 441-7575.  Click here to visit the Coverings Scoot Around Page for more information.

8. What is the dress code for the show?
Coverings is business casual.

9. Who attends Coverings?
Attendees at Coverings include:
- Distributors
- Retailers
- Fabricators
- Contractors
- Architects
- Designers
- Builders/Real Estate Developers
- Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Media

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HOUSING & TRAVEL

1. How do I book a hotel room?
You can book a hotel room online through the Coverings Housing Department. This service will be available in the fall of 2009.

2. Which Orlando hotels are offering special rates for Coverings?
Please visit our Housing and Travel section of the website in the fall.

3. Do I need an International Visa to attend Coverings?
To obtain more information regarding International Visas, please visit http://www.coverings.com/international-travel-and-visa-information.html

4. If so, how do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
To access the International Visa letters, please visit http://www.coverings.com/international-travel-and-visa-information.html

5. How do I get to the OCCC?
The Orange County Convention Center is located at 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819. For directions please visit:
http://www.occc.net/global/directions.asp#DrivingDirections

6. Where should I park?
For parking information at the OCCC please visit: http://www.occc.net/global/parking.asp

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REGISTRATION AND BADGES

1. How do I register for the show?
Online registration for the 2010 show will be available in the fall of 2009.

2. What is the cost to attend the show?
Attending Coverings is FREE!

3. What are the registration hours?
The registration area will be located in the North or South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center.

*Note: Hours are subject to change.

4. How can I be removed from your mailing, fax or email list?
If you would like to be removed from a mailing, email or fax list, please contact Ally Jenkins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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EXHIBITION

1. What are the Exhibit Hall hours?

*Note: Hours are subject to change.

2. What is the “Coverings Connect” service?
Coverings Connect is a powerful tool that directly connects exhibitors with buyers and sellers. Available FREE for all Coverings 2010 exhibitors and attendees, this search engine will help you develop an effective show attendance strategy to maximize your time on the exhibit floor. Coverings Connect participants can search by Exhibit Category and by specific Product and Service. To access the Coverings Connect service, please visit http://coverings.com/connect/.

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CONFERENCE

1. What is the cost to attend the conference?
There is no fee to attend the conference, all sessions are FREE!

2. Do I need to get a ticket to attend the sessions?
You do not need to pre-register for sessions and you do not need a ticket. All sessions will be open to all attendees.

3. Who are the featured speakers?
Featured speaker information will be available later this year.

4. Are continuing education units offered for sessions? If so, which sessions and what type of CEUs?
Coverings offers continuing education units (CEUs) through AIA, ASID, IIDA, NKBA. CEU information will be available in January 2010 on the conference page at http://joomla15.coverings.com/coverings-conference-program.html

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