FOR EXHIBITORS

If you are an inventor or business interested in reserving a booth at the Ingenuity Expo, please download the applicable form, fill it out, and send it back to us.  Please note that the stated prices are limited in quantity so book early.  A member of our staff will then contact you to confirm your reservation.  Your reservation is NOT guaranteed until confirmed.

• Booth Reservation Form - For Inventors
• Booth Reservation Form - For Businesses

BOOTH INFORMATION

Booth fee includes a full draped booth 6' deep by 10' wide with 6' skirted table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, and sign.

In addition, each booth receives 2 all day workshop passes.  Please note that these passes do not include the one-on-one session with Don Kelly.  To register for this workshop, please visit the "Expo Registration" page.

BOOTH SET-UP AND BREAKDOWN

Exhibitors booth set-up will occur Friday May 30, 2008 from 5pm-7pm, and again Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 8am-10am.

Exhibitor booth breakdown will occur immediately following the Expo Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 4pm-6pm. Exhibitors should plan to break down their booth immediately after the Expo closes at 4pm.

EXPO HALL LAYOUT

PRIZES/AWARDS

• 2008 Ingenious Award:  From May 15, 2008 through July 15, 2008 exhibitors' inventions will be displayed here on our website.  During this time, your friends, family and the general public can cast their vote online for the most ingenious invention.  The winner will be granted the "Ingenious Award." 

• Best Booth Award:  On May 31, 2008 Judges will visit each exhibitor's booth to judge the booth on a series of criteria. The exhibitor that scores the most points will be granted the Best Booth Award at our closing ceremony at 3:30pm. 

SHOW REGULATIONS

1. Security – Ingenuity Expo (hereinafter referred to as the event sponsor) and the event location shall NOT be held responsible for any loss, theft, damage or disappearance of any exhibitor property. The event sponsor will provide appropriate security throughout set-up, the Expo and dismantling. Exhibitor should insure his/her property for shipment, Expo hours and return shipment. Exhibitor agrees to remove all property from the event location no later than the final specified move-out time. Any property remaining thereafter shall be considered abandoned and will be dealt with by the event sponsors and the event location in whatever manner they feel appropriate and without any potential liability.
   
   
2. Space Use - Exhibitor shall not assign or sub-lease their space to any other party without PRIOR written permission of the event sponsor. Displays shall not exceed 8' in height and shall not cross the boundaries of the exhibitor's booth in any manner. Any exhibitor using vehicles in their exhibit must secure PRIOR written permission of the event sponsor. We will make all efforts to accommodate these requests.
   
   
3. Liability - Exhibitor hereby indemnifies, defends, and holds harmless the event sponsors, the event location, and their successors, assigns, and agents, from and against all liability, claims, suits demands, judgments, costs, and expenses arising from any injury to any persons(s) or damage to or loss of any property relating to: (a) use of event location by exhibitor or its agents, contractors, or employees, (b) any work or thing done or any condition created by or on behalf of the exhibitor and (c) any act, omission, negligence or default of the exhibitor to its agents, contractors or employees.
   
   
4. Force Majeure - Event sponsor shall not be held responsible for any damage or loss due to acts of God, strikes, government restriction, civil disorder or similar causes beyond their control.
   
   
5. Restricted Activities - Samples, giveaways, brochures, etc., may be distributed only within the confines of the exhibitor's booth. NO ARTICLES MAY BE SOLD. No soliciting or business shall be conducted in the aisles or in other exhibitor's booths. No extreme promotional activities, which may be questionable and/or unsuitable, will be permitted without PRIOR written permission from the event sponsor and/or event location. All sound and video devices shall be operated at reasonable levels so as not to interfere with other exhibitors or the event in general. Photography shall be limited to candid shots or hours that the exhibition is closed. Pictures are to be taken ONLY of the exhibitor's own booth. No clearing of aisles or booths for picture taking will be allowed during the hours that the event is open. No food or beverages should be served without PRIOR written permission of the event sponsor.
   
   
6. Official Contractors - The event sponsor shall designate various event contractors to provide services such as rental furniture, drayage, electrical needs, labor, ad specialty items, as well as other appropriate services. Exhibitor shall advise the event sponsor and the specific event contractor, by written notice, of any and all set-up requirements by specified due date. Thereafter, all requests shall be handled at the discretion of the event sponsor and the appropriate service contractor. All booth components and rental equipment provided for the exhibitor's use shall remain the property of the providing service contractor. Exhibitor assumes all costs other than those designated on the booth reservation form and accepts full responsibility for loss or damage of ANY property that is used by them or their agents.
   
   
7. General - If full payment for exhibitor booth is not received by the due date, the event sponsor reserves the right to use the booth space in any manner it deems appropriate. Exhibitor agrees to operate and staff its booth for the entire scheduled run of the event. All matters and questions not covered by these regulations are subject to the decision of the event sponsor. These regulations can be amended at any time by the event sponsor and all amendments that may be so made shall be equally binding, upon publication, on all parties affected by them as are the original regulations. The event sponsor reserves the right to bar or eject any exhibitor for failure to comply with ANY of these rules and regulations. The event sponsor makes no guarantees regarding attendance levels but will do everything possible to attract appropriate, qualified attendees.