At this time, GOMACTech is soliciting Exhibitors for GOMACTech-04, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Monterey, California, on March 15-18.

Following is an Exhibitor Package containing information on how to reserve exhibit space at GOMACTech-04.  The Package consists of the following:  an Application for Exhibit Space, and the Exhibit Rules and Guidelines.  All accepted applicants will be listed in the GOMACTech Advance Program as a GOMACTech-04 Exhibitor.

Qualifications for Exhibiting

Exhibitors must be manufacturers or representatives of manufacturers that produce products or perform services which conform to the subject matter covered by the GOMACTech technical program.  GOMACTech reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibitor.

Exhibit Space Rental Charge

Exhibit space will be rented at $2000 for each 8 ft. deep by 10 ft. wide booth.  There are no restrictions on the number of booths an exhibitor can reserve.    Payment in full for reserved booths must be received by December 18, 2003 and should be accompanied by the signed and completed "Application for Exhibit Space."  This application, properly executed by the applicant, shall, upon written acceptance and notification of booth(s) assigned by the GOMACTech Executive Committee or its agent, constitute a valid and binding contract.  Once exhibit space is confirmed, the exhibiting company’s logo will be displayed on the GOMACTech-04 Web site.   The logo will be linked to the exhibiting company’s site.

Cancellation Policy

If an exhibitor must cancel space already contracted for, the following cancellation fees will be assessed:

Cancellation fees will be assessed whether or not the canceled space is reassigned to another company.  Cancellation notices must be written and signed by the appropriate company official.

Booth Materials Provided by the Conference

The Conference will provide each booth with an 8-ft.-wide cloth background with 42-in.-high side dividers and a 7 x 44 in. exhibitor identification sign.

Exhibitor Registration

Each exhibitor will receive one complete complimentary registration package for each booth rental.  Each package will include a badge for admission to the exhibit area and all unclassified technical sessions (this does not include the Monday Tutorials), a ticket to the Conference banquet, and a copy of the GOMACTech Digest of Technical Papers, a value of over $400.  All booth personnel must be U.S. citizens or immigrant aliens and must show proof of citizenship before receiving a badge.  The exhibit area will be restricted to U.S. citizens and immigrant aliens only

Exhibitor Hotel Reservations

Upon receipt of payment and completed application form, each exhibitor will be provided with hotel reservation cards.  Booth personnel are entitled to the special conference rates listed on the registration card.

Exhibit Hours

Morning and afternoon breaks on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday will be executed in an area inside the Exhibit Hall.  Technical sessions will be held on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Exhibit hours will be as follows:

Security

Surveillance will be provided by the Conference and hotel on a 24‑hour basis; however, exhibitors are asked to insure all exhibit material against loss or damage.  GOMACTech, the Hyatt Regency, Monterey, California, and their officers, employees, agents, and representatives will not assume or otherwise be responsible for any injury, loss or damage to the exhibitor, the exhibitor's officers, employees, agents or representatives or their property, however caused.

Service Contractor

All exhibitors will receive equipment and service order forms from GES Exposition Services approximately 60 days prior to the Conference.

Freight Movement

All freight sent to GES will be placed in exhibit booths by 4 pm on Monday, March 15.  Exhibitors may deliver their own equipment directly to the exhibit booths after that time.

Installation/Dismantling

The exhibit area will be available for set‑up of displays by 4 pm on Monday, March 15.  All exhibits must be ready for opening at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 16.  Dismantling may begin at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17 and must be completed by the end of the day.

Every effort will be made to meet the needs of our exhibitors.  We welcome suggestions that will enhance both the technical program content and the impact of the exhibition of this and future GOMACTech Conferences.  If you have any questions concerning the exhibit reservation procedure, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Dickie at 212/460-8090 x215 or at 800/350-0111 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Floor Plans

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