Exhibitor Manual
Welcome exhibitors!
Familiarize yourself with our exhibitor manual
Table of Contents
Don’t miss the boat! Stay on top of the schedule and important exhibitor deadlines as you prepare for the show.
Whether you need your stand constructed, samples shipped or a refrigerated display to show off your seafood samples, our official CFSE contractors are here to help.
Submit your list of exhibitor badges so you can quickly pick them up on-site.
Due to the wide variety of languages spoken at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, it is recommended that exhibitors retain interpreter services to help maximize their productivity at the show.
Qingdao is a big city and the Expo Center is HUGE! Here are some helpful maps and guides that will make getting to, from and around the show easier.
Maximize your impact at the show! This year we’re offering more ways to increase your presence and build your brand than ever before.
Streamline your on-site experience with the CFSE Mobile App. Download guides and schedules, navigate the show floor, and access other useful information quickly and easily.
Submit or update your listing for publication in our printed show directory.
All foreign nationals entering China must have a valid Chinese visa. Additionally, some exhibitors traveling to China may require Letters of Invitation for their visa application. We are happy to provide Letters of Invitation from the China Ministry of Agriculture to our valued exhibitors.
Information about services provided on-site for CFSE exhibitors.
Meet with important clients or host a seminar in a fully outfitted meeting room available at the Expo Center.
Get answers to any questions you might have about CFSE.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
June 1 | Final Booth Payment Due
August 31 | Submit Show Directory Artwork
(Applies to Advertisers in the Show Directory Only)
September 1 | Submit Show Directory Information
September 16 | Beijing Sidex Special Stand Designs Due
September 20 | Lowe Rental Orders Due
October 7 | Beijing Sidex Orders / Graphics / Posters Due
October 11 | Letters of Invitation Requests Due
October 14 | Exhibitor Badge Registration Due
October 23 | Interpreter Requests Due
Exhibitor Schedule
Sunday, October 27 | 08:30 – 17:30 | Exhibitor Move-In
Monday, October 28 | 08:30 – 17:30 | Exhibitor Move-In
Tuesday, October 29 | 08:30 – 21:00 | Exhibitor Move-In
Tuesday, October 29 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Interpreter Meet & Greet
Wednesday, October 30 | 08:30 – 17:30 | Expo Center Open to Exhibitors
Wednesday, October 30 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Show Open to Visitors
Thursday, October 31 | 08:30 – 17:30 | Expo Center Open to Exhibitors
Thursday, October 31 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Show Open to Visitors
Friday, November 1 | 08:30 – 16:00 | Expo Center Open to Exhibitors
Friday, November 1 | 10:00 – 15:30 | Show Open to Visitors
Friday, November 1 | After 16:00 | Exhibitor Move-Out
Official CFSE Contractors
Each of the official CFSE contractors has been providing professional exhibitor services for over 20 years
Whether you need your stand constructed, samples shipped or a refrigerated display
to show off your seafood samples, our official CFSE contractors are here to help.
Beijing Sidex is the official construction / decorator services and exhibition rentals provider for CFSE. Whatever your on-site booth needs are, Sidex will make it happen.
Lowe Rental Ltd. provides an on-site catering equipment & refrigeration rental service. If you have seafood samples that need to be cooked, display chilled or frozen, Lowe has you covered.
Dragon Link is the official freight forwarder for CFSE. If you need samples sent to China, Dragon Link will make sure they get there.
IMPORTANT
Due to the size and success of China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, disreputable contractors will attempt to sell their services by unauthorized use of the official CFSE logo. In order to avoid these businesses, we highly recommend that you use only official contractors recommended by CFSE. While CFSE does not require the use of official contractors, if exhibitors choose to use unofficial contractors, they do so at their own risk.
All the resources you need to make your
experience at CFSE as productive as possible
Exhibitor Badge Registration
Submit your registration for exhibitor badges so you can quickly pick them up on-site
THE DEADLINE FOR EXHIBITOR BADGE REGISTRATION IS OCTOBER 14
Maps / Guides
Qingdao is a big city and the Expo Center is HUGE!
Here are some helpful maps and guides that will make getting to, from and around the show easier
Important Show Locations in the Qingdao Area
Station locations and travel times
ADDITIONAL MAPS WILL BE POSTED HERE AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
Marketing Opportunities
Maximize your impact at the show!
This year we’re offering more ways to increase your presence and build your brand than ever before
As a website banner advertiser, your company’s messaging is the first thing every visitor to the Sea Fare family of websites will see!
During the show hours, your company’s message will be seen by tens of thousands of seafood buyers from more than 100 countries.
On-site hanging banners are a great way to guarantee maximum visibility for your company at CFSE.
Put your company, brand and message in full color and in the hands of every show visitor via the printed show directory.
Banners on our mobile app are a great way to guarantee maximum visibility for your company at CFSE through the convenience of a click.
For advertisement questions, or to book your promotion,
please contact Jennie Fu
Please click the button above to view our logo usage guidelines
For the use of our logo in your company emails or promotions, please feel free to use our standard email footer below.
(Right-click image and select “Save Image As”)
*We encourage the use of our CFSE logo and want to help promote your company,
but please be sure to use the appropriate logo on your promotional material.
Please click the button above to create a custom email footer with your booth number
Mobile App
More information on our new mobile app coming soon
Thank you for your patience while we are updating
Will be available for download in October
Visas
All foreign nationals entering China must have a valid Chinese visa
For visa application information and requirements specific to your country, please click the “Visa Office Locator” button below.
Types of Visa
Depending on your country of origin, there are usually 2 types of visas available to those visiting China:
Tourist Visa
Tourist visas are much faster and easier to obtain than business visas and do not require a Letter of Invitation to apply. If possible, we highly recommend applying for a tourist visa.
- Appropriate for those entering China for simple business purposes or tourism
- Allows both single & multiple entries / exits from China
- Can last up to 10 years (available in USA & Canada)
- Does not require a Letter of Invitation to apply (for more information on LOI’s, please click here)
- Available from many travel or visa agents (many offer online services)
- Available from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in many countries
BUSINESS VISA
Tourist visas are much faster and easier to obtain than business visas and do not require Letters of Invitation to apply. If possible, we highly recommend applying for a tourist visa.
- Appropriate for those entering China for simple business purposes or tourism
- Allows both single & multiple entries / exits from China
- Can last up to 10 years (available in USA & Canada)
- Does not require Letters of Invitation to apply (for more information on LOI’s, please click here)
- Available from many travel or visa agents (many offer online services)
- Available from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in many countries
BUSINESS VISA
Business visas are more time-consuming and difficult to obtain than tourist visas and often require Letters of Invitation to apply. If possible, we highly recommend applying for a tourist visa instead of a business visa.
- More paperwork to apply
- More lengthy application process in most countries
- Often requires Letters of Invitation to apply (for more information on LOI’s, please click here)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. A photocopy of your valid passport information page (must have at least six (6) months remaining before expiration and at least one (1) blank visa page
2. A completed Visa Application form (must attach a recent 2 inch x 2 inch photo of yourself (both black & white or color photos are acceptable)
3. A copy of your hotel registration showing check-in and check-out dates for your stay in China
4. A copy of your airline travel itinerary
BUSINESS VISA ONLY
5. A Visa Notification form from an authorized Chinese company OR Letters of Invitation from a client or business partner. Sea Fare Expositions is happy to provide Letters of Invitation from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture to our exhibitors at no charge (for more information on LOI’s, please click here).
How to Apply
Once you have gathered all required documents, submit your completed application and supporting documents to the Visa Office of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General which holds consular jurisdiction over the country, state or province where you reside. If you are not able to visit the office personally you can often entrust a third party (usually a travel or visa agent) to submit your application to the appropriate authority on your behalf.
- Appointments are not required at most Visa Offices
- Mailed applications are not accepted and will be denied
- Payment must be made by money order, cashier’s check, Visa or MasterCard (No personal or company checks will be accepted)
- Visas typically take 2-3 weeks to process
- Express service is available in most jurisdictions for an additional fee – Please contact your local Visa Office for more information
On-Site Exhibitor Services
Information about services provided on-site for CFSE exhibitors
Persons under the age of 18 years will not be allowed in the exhibit halls, including infants in strollers or carriers. Child care services are not provided and are not available at the Expo Center. If you are traveling with children, please make appropriate arrangements for their care during your visit to the show.