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clinical | Business | Technology
educaTion
sept. 4–7, 2014Mandalay Bay, las Vegas
For information about the show, scan
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national assembly ’14The premier meeting for orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic professionals
Products. Services. Networking.
E x h i b i t o r P r o s P E c t u s
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Can you afford NOT to be part of the nation’s premiere trade show for the O&P marketplace?
The AOPA National Assembly has earned the reputation of offering the best opportunity to establish new customer contacts, introduce new products and showcase everything your company offers to the O&P community. As each year brings advances In technology, treatments, procedures and new issues, AOPA remains at the forefront in providing exceptional education programs and attracting new attendees. Sign up today to exhibit at the 2014 National Assembly, September 4-7 in Las Vegas, NV.
Why Exhibit?The AOPA National Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession in the United States. Expand your knowledge, grow your market presence, and advance your career skills at this premier event.
Exhibiting at this important global event will give you the opportunity to:
• BuildyourcustomerbaseandincreasesalesbymeetingwithFacilityOwnersandhighlevelpractitioners.
• Experienceface-to-facetimewithexistingcustomerstoanswerquestionsandbuildnewrelationships.
• Enjoysponsorednetworkingopportunities,includinganopeningreceptionintheexhibithall.
• Takeadvantageoffuntraffic-buildingopportunities.
• Takeadvantageofeducationsessionstolearnwhat’shappeningwithU.S.healthcarereform,Medicare,andotherregulatoryagenciesthataffectthesuccessofyourproduct.
• Increasevisibilityforyourcompany/organizationinatargetedmarket.
• HostaManufacturer’sWorkshopand/orProductPreviewTheaterpresentation.
• SpeaktoAOPAcodingexpertstolearnwhat’shappeningwithU.S.governmentsponsoredhealthcareprograms.
• Hearfromtopresearchersandclinicianstolearnwhatproductsandsupportisneededfrommanufacturers.
• Participateinkeyeducationprogramsandplenarysessions.
• Muchmore!
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Job Function*
How would you rate the 2013 O&P World Congress?
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80%
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OrthotistSales & Marketing
Owner or General Manager
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TechnicianFitter
Pedorthist
41%
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24%
11%
14%
10%
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“First time attending.
The conference was awesome.
The vendors and AOPA staff
were courteous, professional
and helpful.”
Who Attends?O&P practitioners, pedorthists, physicians, technicians, fitters, students, educational instructors, facility owners, marketing personnel, physical therapists, residents, office managers, billing specialists, researchers, engineers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of O&P products and services.
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About the LocationFormillionsofpeoplearoundtheworld,LasVegasisacityunlikeanyonearth.Itisunpredictable,constantlyevolvingandalwaysdeliversunforgettableexperiences—whichiswhyitistheperfectlocationforthe2014AOPANationalAssembly.Don’tmissthisincredibleshowaswecombinetheENGERGYofLasVegaswiththeENERGYof200ExhibitorsandtheENERGYofmorethan2,000attendeesalongwithtop-notchbusinessandclinicalexpertstogivethe2014AOPANationalAssembly.
Don’t gamble with your valuable time, financial resources or company’s future—attend the show
that provides the biggest return on your investment—The AOPA National Assembly.
NootherO&Pmeetingoffersthehigh-qualityvenue,businesseducation,top-notchspeakers,networkingopportunitiesorthemassivetradeshowthatispartoftheNa-tionalAssembly.Secureyourexhibitspacetodaytobepartofthecountry’soldestandlargestmeetingfororthotics,prostheticsandpedorthics!
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino3950LasVegasBlvd.SouthLasVegas,NV89119Phone:702/632-7777Toll-Free:1-877/632-7800www.Mandalaybay.com
Questions
Exhibit & Sponsorship OpportunitiesKelly O’Neill, Manager of Meetings & Membership 571/431-0852 [email protected]
Advertising in O&P AlmanacBob HeimanRH Media LLC856/[email protected]
Education & General InquiriesTina Moran, Sr. Director Membership, Operations and [email protected]/431-0808
Future show dates San Antonio, Boston, Las Vegas
October7-10,2015ConventionCenterSanAntonio,TX
September8-11,2016HynesConventionCenterBoston,MA
September6-9,2017MandalayBayResort&CasinoLasVegas,NV
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Lab and Clinical Supply Items• Adhesives• Casting & Impression
Supplies• Exam Supplies• Finishing• Lamination Supplies• Miscellaneous Fabrication
Materials & Supplies• Plastics• Roll Goods: Webbing,
Tubing, etc.• Sheet Goods: Foams,
Crepes, Etc.
Lab Equipment• Fixtures & Furniture• Hand & Bench Tools• Ovens• Patient Measuring Devices• Sanding & Finishing• Vacuum Equipment
Miscellaneous• Broad Line O&P
Distributors• CAD/CAM• Central Fabrication
• Furnishings and Equipment• Patient Aids• Patient Supply Items• Seating Systems• Specialty O&P Distributors
O&P Service Providers• Buying Groups• Computer &Software
Systems• Insurance• O&P Consulting
Orthotics• Cervical Orthoses• Halo Systems• Hip Orthoses• Knee Orthoses
Orthotic Components• Orthotic Components:
Joints• Pediatric Orthoses• Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit• Specialty Products• Spinal Orthoses• Upper Limb Orthoses
Pedorthics• Foot Care: custom
Footwear• Foot Care: Extra-Depth
Footwear• Foot Care: Insoles• Foot Care: Other
Prosthetics• Aesthetic Prostheses
Equipment & materials• Electronic components• Elevated Vacuum Socket
Volume Management• Feet• Liners• Lower Limb Endoskeleton
Components • Mastectomy• Neuroprosthetics• Pediatric Prostheses• Post-Operative Prostheses• Protective Skin Covering• Shrinkers• Socks• Specialty Products• Suspension Products and
Systems• Upper Limb components
Products at the Show
Check out these Exhibit Hall attractions, designed to bring customers to your booth:
Welcome Reception
in the Exhibit Hall
O&P Happy-Hour in the Exhibit Hall
Continuous Product Preview Theater
Presentations (PPTs) in the Exhibit Hall
Mobile device charging stations in the Exhibit Hall
Free listing in the mobile app
Clinical poster sessions
in the Exhibit Hall
Free advertisements for exhibitor raffles
and new product launches
Free copy of post show attendee list
Free product index in exhibitor directory
Coffee Breaks and Lunch
in the Exhibit Hall
Free internet link from show web site
to your company web site
Many inexpensive sponsorship opportunities to market your presence
Unopposed hours– time devoted exclusively
to exhibits and PPTs in the Exhibit Hall
2014 Assembly Planning CommitteeChristopher J. NolanEndolite
Frank H. Bostock, CO, FAAOPHanger Clinic
James H. Campbell, Ph.D., COBecker Orthopedic
Eric CraigSouthern Prosthetic Supply
Thomas V. DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOPHanger Clinic
Traci DralleFillauer Companies
Mark Geil, PhDGeorgia State University
Dennis Janisse, C.Ped.National Pedorthic Services, Inc.
Fran JenkinsFillauer Companies
Thomas F. Kirk, PhDHanger Clinic
Geza Kogler, CO, PhDGeorgia Institute of Technology
Anita Liberman-Lampear, MAUniversity of Michigan
Karen Lundquist, MBCOttobock
Mike MagillEkso Bionics, Inc. / AOPM, Inc.
Brad Mattear, CPA, CFoCascade Orthopedic Supply, Inc.
Stephanie Olivo-SchulteEuro International
Michael Orendurff, PhDOrthocare Innovations
Karen PetersOttobock
Klaas Postema, MD, PhDUniversity Medical Center Groningen
Anthony PotterHanger Clinic
Don Shurr, PT, CPOAmerican Prosthetics and Orthotics
Brian StroupWillow Wood
Jason Douglas Wening, MS, CPO, FAAOPScheck and Siress
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Ability Dynamics LLCAbletech Orthopedics Corp.ACOR Orthopaedic Inc.Acsys OrthopedicAdaptec Prosthetics LLCAdvanced O&P Solutions LLCAetrex Worldwide Inc.Algeos USAAliMed Inc.Allard USA Inc.ALPSAlternative Prosthetic Services Inc.American Academy of Orthotists &
ProsthetistsAmerican Boardrd for Certification
in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc
American Central FabricationAmerican Orthopedics Manufactur-
ing Corp.American Plastics a Division of
Curbell PlasticsAmerican Prosthetic Components
LLCAMFIT Inc.Amputee CoalitionAnatomical Concepts Inc.AONApis Footwear Co.Aqualeg Inc.Arizona AFO Inc.ARTech Laboratory Inc.Aspen Medical ProductsAthletes with Disabilites NetworkAtlantic Rim Brace Mfg. Corp.Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co.Beijing Worldwide Jingbo Prosthet-
ic & Rehabilitation Equipment Technology
biodesigns Inc.BiOMBiopro & Endofom Prosthetics Or-
thotics Ltd.BioSculptor Corp.Board of Certification/Accredita-
tion, Int’l (BOC)Bonafide Management SystemsBort-Swiss Orthopedic SupplyBoston Brace International Inc./dba
NOPCOBowman Enterprise Services Inc.Brightree LLCBTS Bioengineering Corp.Bulldog Tools Inc.Cadence BiomedicalCailor Fleming InsuranceCanadian Association for Prosthet-
ics and Orthotics (CAPO)Cascade Dafo Inc.Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc.Center for Orthotic Design - A Fil-
lauer Co.Centri - A Fillauer Co.CJ Socket TechnologiesCollege Park Industries Inc.
Comfort Products Inc.Complete Professional Office Ser-
vices Inc.Confairmed GmbHCoyote DesignCustom Facemasks.com/Michigan
Hand & Sports Rehab CentersCYBERKINETICSCybertech MedicalDavMarDAW Industries Inc.DelcamDidrick Medical Inc.DJODr. ComfortDrew Shoe CorporationEMO/Spinal SolutionsEndoliteESP, LLCStreifeneder USAFabtech Systems LLCFillauer CompaniesFillauer LLC - A Fillauer Co.Florida Brace Corp.FLO-TECH® Orthotic & Prosthetic
Systems Inc.Footcare S.R.LFootmaxxFraunhofer IPAFreedom Innovations LLCFriddle’s Orthopedic Appliances
Inc.Futura International Inc.Gaitrite-CIR SystemsGame ReadyGeneral Titanium Inc.Grace Prosthetic Fabrication Inc.Guangzhou Renfu Medical Equip-
ment Co., Ltd.Guard Industries Inc.Hope OrthopedicHosmer Dorrance Corp. - A Fil-
lauer Co.IB-ER Prosthetics Ltd. STIIDEASInfinite Biomedical TechnologiesISPO MexicoJanco Inc.JMS Plastic SupplyJuzoKinetic Research Inc./Bader Pros-
thetics & OrthoticsKISS Technologies LLCKJR SRLKLM LabsKnit-Rite Inc.Kovacic Orthopedic Tool & Supply
CorporationLADON Systems/Lawton Brace &
Limb Co. Inc.Levy & RappelLiberating Technologies Inc.Life-Like Laboratory LLCLinkia, LLCMD Orthopaedics
Med Spec (ASO EVO)Medex International Inc.Medex Intl (Holdings) LimitedMedi USAMedilogic Sciences Corp.MJ Markell Shoe Co. Inc.Motion Control Inc. - A Fillauer Co.Myrdal Orthopedic TechnologiesNabtesco Proteor USANational Association for the Ad-
vancement of O&P (NAAOP)National Commission on O&P Edu-
cation (NCOPE)New Options SportsNew Step Orthotic Lab Inc.Nora Systems, Inc.North Sea PlasticsO&P 1 Central FabricationO&P AlmanacO&P Business News and Healio.
com By SLACK IncorporatedO&P EDGE/Western Media LLCOKMOngoing Care SolutionsOP MarketingOPIE Software/oandp.comOPTEC USA, INCOptimus Prosthetics/O&P SolutionsOrfit Industries AmericaOrtho PauherOrthocare InnovationsOrthofeetOrthomerica Products Inc.Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities
Foundation (OPAF)Orthotic & Prosthetic Equipment
CorporationOrthotic & Prosthetic Group of
America (OPGA)ORTOTEK Ltd. Prosthetic Orthotic
ComponentsÖssur Americas Inc.OTS Corp. - A Fillauer Co.OttobockPed-LitePEL LLCPillet Hand Prostheses Ltd.Pine Tree Orthopedic Lab Inc.Professional Technologies Interna-
tional Inc. (Pro-Tech)Prosthetic Design Inc.Prosthetic Hope InternationalProtoKinetics LLCQuality OutcomesR&B Medical Distributors, LLCRebound Medical Solutions, Inc.Renewal TechnologiesRenia GmbH. Chemische FabrikRestorative Care of America Inc.RevolimbRoboticom - Fabrica Machinale
SRLRodin4DRoyal Knit Inc.RX Textiles Inc.
Silipos Inc.Soletech Inc.Spinal Technology Inc.SPSSpyder TechnologiesST&G USA Corp.St. Petersburg CollegeSteeperUSASureStepTamarack Habilitation Technolo-
gies Inc.TechMed 3D Inc.Tekscan, Inc.The BARR FoundationThe Bremer Group Co.The Pedorthic FoundationThyssenKrupp AIN PlasticsTillges Technologies LLCTop Shelf OrthopedicsTouch BionicsTownsend DesignTRS Inc. (Therapeutic Recreation
Systems Inc.)TrulifeUltraflex Systems Inc.Uniedo FronterasUPSUSISPOVery Good KneeViscent LLCVorumVQ OrthocareWBC Industries Inc.WillowWood
Who Exhibits?2013 O&P World Congress Exhibitors Included: Products. Services. Networking.
WHAT PArTiCiPANTS SAid about the last meeting
“The exhibit hall
size and scope
was impressive.”
“We came back
to our office
re-energized
and ready to
tackle claims and
organizational
issues with
effective tools.”
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Booth rates and Benefits2014 Booth CostsAOPA Member$2,650 per 10’x10’ unit
Non-AOPA Member$5,850 per 10’x10’ unit
Each 10x10 Standard booth includes:
• Astandardidentificationsign(7”x44”)indicatingcompanynameandboothnumber
• Eight-foot-high(8’)backwalldrapeandthree-foot(3’)sideraildrape.
FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS with AOPA will receive a com-plimentary basic booth set-up which includes: six-foot (6’) skirted table, 2 chairs, carpet, and wastebasket.
Schedule and Timeline
FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR SET-UP
Additional items you receive:
• Complimentary exhibitor company listingontheNationalAssemblywebsite,O&PAlmanac,showAPPand2014NationalAssemblyPreliminaryProgram.
• Opening night receptionforallattendeesheldintheExhibitHall.
• Post-event registration mailing list ofallNationalAssemblyattendees.
• Two exhibitor full conference badges(per10x10exhibitspace)whichincludes:admissiontoalleducationsessions,CEcredits,meetingmaterials,socialfunctions,andlunchtickets.
• Private lounge areaexclusivetoexhibitors.
• 24 hour perimeter security guard service.
• FREE breakfast and lunchduringshowhoursconvenientlylocatedinsidetheexhibithall.
• Exhibitor Service Kit—Exhibitorswillreceivetwosetsofinformation.ThefirstwillbetheExhibitorConfirmationPacketthatcontainsyourboothassignment,paymentconfirmation,andadditionalmaterials.ThesecondsetofinformationistheExhibitorServiceKitwhichisanonlineguideprovidedbyFreemanDecoratingthatincludesallinformationandorderformsyouneedtoplanasuccessfultradeshowevent;toincludeshippinginformation,boothrental,electricandinternetneeds.
• Exhibitor Newsletters—provideyouwithuptodateinformationregardingtheshow.
• 1/2 hour access to exhibit hall priortoexhibithallopeningeachday.
Exhibit Set-up HoursWednesday,September3rd10:00AM–5:00PM
Thursday,September4th8:00AM–3:30PM
Exhibit Dismantling & Removal HoursSunday,September7thNoon–7:00PM
Allexhibitpersonnelmustwearaset-upbadge,whichwillbeavailableattheregistrationdesk.Forquestionsregardingmove-in,pleasecontactShowManagementat571/431-0876,ext.254.Permissionforearlymove-in,mustbeapprovedbyShowManagement.Allconstructionmustbecompletedandaislesclearedby3:30PM,Thursday,September4th.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesLarge or small all of our Sponsorship Opportunities have been created to give a BIG impact for you and your com-pany. The 2014 Sponsorship Brochure will be available in March. Should you like additional information or have idea’s you would like to see available please contact us.
• WaterStationfeaturingyourlogoonreusablewaterbottles
• KeyCardandRoomDrops
• Badgeholder/lanyard
• Boxedlunchesorrefreshmentbreaks
• AdvertisementsintheFinalProgramorPreliminaryProgram
• ConventionCandy
• MobileChargingStations
• ColumnSignsand/orWelcomeBanners
• CECreditConfirmationLetters
• TrafficBuildingopportunitiesliketheExhibitGameCard
• EscalatorMessageCarpetsandRunners
• WindowClings
• GOBO’S
• MeetingAttachébaginserts(distributedtoallattendees)
• Andmanymore!
“Great conference!”“The show was one of our
best ever! Activity at our
booth was off the charts and
we could hardly keep up!
Thanks to the AOPA team for
everything they do!”
WHAT PArTiCiPANTS SAid about the last meeting Products. Services. Networking.
“The poster session and the quality of the speakers is what really sets AOPA apart…. I was impressed with the quality of science of the posters and the content presented by some of the speakers.”
Unparalleled Education OpportunitiesProduct Preview Theater (PPT) PresentationsPlaceyourproductorservicefrontandcenterfora30-minuteproductpreviewrightontheshowfloor.These30-minutepresentationsaredesignedtobehigh-energypresentationsshowcasingtopnotchcuttingedgeinnova-tionsintheO&Pindustry.Limited opportunities available.
Manufacturers’ WorkshopsTakeadvantageofthisuniqueopportunitytoincreaseyourvisibilitywithintheO&Pcommunitybysharingyoursuc-cessesandtechniqueswithpractitioners.Workshopscanaccommodateupto50peopleandareavailableintwoandfourhourtimeblocks.
On average 90 attendees scan in for
CE Credits at each Product Preview Theater
and 35 for each Workshop.
Important Instructions1. Please type the Exhibit Space Application and Contract and complete the entire form.
2. Make a copy of both sides of the Exhibit Space Application and Contract for your records.
3. Make checks payable to AOPA.
4. Mail original contract with payment to: AOPA, 330 John Carlyle St., Ste 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, or fax with credit card payment to: 571/431-0899.
Please Note: The data collected from the Exhibit Space Application and Contract will be printed in the Final Program. It is the responsibility of the exhibiting company to notify show management of any changes that impact the accuracy of this information.
1. ContaCt InformatIon
Tradeshow Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: __________________________________________________________
2. fInal Program InformatIon (Company Name and Information as it will appear in the Final Program)
Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________________________________ State/Province: _____________ Country: ____________Postal Code: ______________________
Telephone: __________________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________________ Twitter:_____________________________________________
Web site: ___________________________________________________ Corporate E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________
Please refer to the Product Category Listing and enter up to six category numbers which best describe the types of items offered by your company. Your company will be indexed by these categories in the Final Program.
1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________ 4. _________________ 5. __________________ 6. __________________
3. SPaCe requIrementS
Exhibit space will be sold in units of 10’x 10’.
Our desired exhibit size _____________ units.
The total cost of exhibit space is computed as follows: ________ (total units) x $ ________ (rate) = ___________ (Total)
4. SPaCe aSSIgnment
Exhibit space preferred: (circle one) standard corner perimeter peninsula island
Our booth preferences are: 1st: _____________ 2nd: _____________ 3rd: _____________ 4th: _____________
5. PaymentA minimum 50% deposit of total space cost is due if submitted by December 31, 2013. Payment in full must accompany applications submitted after December 31, 2013. All booths must be paid in full by April 1, 2014.
Check enclosed in the amount of $ __________________________________
Please charge $ _________________________________________________
m VISA m MasterCard m AMEX
Card Number: ____________________________________________________
Exp. Date: _______________________________________________________
Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________
6. aCCePtanCe and BIllIng ContraCt for exhIBItorThe American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is herby authorized to reserve space for my company at the AOPA National Assembly. The Show will be held September 4-7, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay. If our preferred space is not available, we will accept AOPA assignment as close to our choice as possible. I/We have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions outlined in this document and agree to abide by all requirements restrictions, and obligations outlined in the Contract Terms and Conditions (see reverse side). Acceptance of this Application by AOPA constitutes a contract.
Print Name: ______________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________
for aoPa use onlyDate Received: _________________________ Check #/CC Ref: _________________________________ # Units: _____________________________________________________
Company Number: ______________________ Deposit Received: ________________________________ Booth Assigned: _______________________________________________
Updated September 2013. Previous versions invalid.
rateS: Member: $2,650/unitNon Member: $5,850/unit
queStIonS?Call AOPA Headquarters at 571/431-0852, or E-mail [email protected]; 330 John Carlyle St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; Fax 571/431-0899.
exhIBIt SPaCe aPPlICatIon and ContraCt AOPA 2014 NAtiONAl Assembly
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TERMS and COndITIOnS aOpa natiOnal aSSeMBly applicatiOn and cOntract fOr exhiBit Space The 2014 AOPA National Assembly is sponsored by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, hereinafter referred to as AOPA. These contract terms and conditions have been established for the mutual benefit and protection of exhibitors, attendees, and AOPA with such additions or changes as may be made in the Exhibitor Service Kit, Exhibitor News, or other communications being an integral part of the contract to which the exhibitor agrees.
The AOPA exhibit floor is not a venue for pursuing commercial disagreements, litigation or hostilities of any type between competing companies. To try to protect each company’s contractual right to exhibit at the AOPA meeting, the following rule applies for the benefit of all exhibitors. Exhibitors acknowledge that during the 2014 AOPA National Assembly they will refrain from initiating, instigating or precipitating any legal or regulatory intervention, including self-help, for any purpose other than the health, safety, and physical well-being of persons at the meeting. Exhibitors acknowledge that if they prompt
any intervention of legal/regulatory authorities/personnel relating to competitive disagreements, it is reasonable to expect that such action will cause embarrassment, emotional distress, damages to the good name of AOPA, and of companies that exhibit at this meeting. It will also constitute direct interference with the contractual relationship between AOPA and its exhibitors, as well as between AOPA and the exhibit facility. Violators may, in the sole discretion of AOPA, be assessed an immediate disruption fee by AOPA equal to 20 times the amount of the booth rental fee the company has paid, payable to AOPA, and violators further acknowledge that they may also be subject to claims for damages, above and beyond this ‘disruption fee’ from AOPA, or other exhibitors for behavior that violates these rules, and further agree to indemnify and hold AOPA harmless for and against any damages that might be assessed against AOPA as a result of such an incident. Violators may also be removed from the meeting and barred from exhibiting or participating at any future AOPA event for a period of years, or even permanently.
1. Payments. Applications submitted on or before Dec. 31, 2013 must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 50 percent of total space rental charge. Applications submitted after Dec. 31, 2013 must be accompanied by payment in full of the space rental charge. All booths must be paid in full by April 1, 2014.
2. Cancellation of Contract. In the event an Exhibitor must cancel his request for exhibit space, the rental fee paid will be refunded in full (less a 10% processing fee) if the notice of cancellation is received by AOPA in writing prior to April 1, 2014. No refunds will be made after April 1, 2014 even if space is resold and the exhibitor is responsible for the total balance of the space rental charge as outlined in the above payment schedule. In addition, the right to use the complimentary exhibitor registrations granted by this contract will be left to the discretion of AOPA. AOPA reserves the right to terminate this contract immediately, and to withhold from the exhibitor possession of the exhibit space and all space rental fees paid if, (a) the exhibitor fails to pay all space rental charges by April 1, 2014 or (b) the exhibitor fails to perform any material terms or conditions of the contract or refuses to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
3. Failure to Hold Exposition. In the event that the AOPA National Assembly is cancelled because of reasons beyond the control of AOPA, space rental fees or deposits already made will be returned to exhibitors on a prorated basis after all related show expenses incurred by AOPA through the date of cancellation have been met plus an administrative fee and overhead expenses. However, exhibitors will not be reimbursed if the exposition is canceled, postponed, curtailed or abandoned due to act of war, act of terrorism, an act of God, insurrection, radioactive contamination, pollution, and contamination. This non-reimbursement clause is due to exclusions in coverage in AOPA’s Show Cancellation Insurance.
4. Force Majeure. In the event the Mandalay (MB) or any part of the exhibit area thereof is unavailable whether for the entire event or a portion of the event as a result of fire, flood, tempest, or any other such cause or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, acts of terrorism, strike, lockout, labor dispute, riot, or any other cause or agency over which AOPA has no control, or should AOPA decide that because of any such cause it is necessary to cancel, postpone, or re-site the Assembly, or reduce the installation time, exhibit time, or move-out time, AOPA shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the exhibitor in respect to any damage or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result thereof.
5. Exhibit Space Assignment. Previous year’s exhibitors are given a 30 day priority period to sign up for their preferred booth. After 30 days sales are open to all prospective exhibitors. Should any exhibitors request the same space at the same time, AOPA reserves the right to make the final determination using membership and previous exhibiting history. AOPA reserves the right to make final determination of all space assignments in the best interest of the exposition.
6. Relocation of Exhibit Space. AOPA may alter the location of exhibit spaces, at its sole discretion, in the best interest of the exposition.
7. Subletting of Exhibit Space. Exhibitors may not assign, sublet, or share their exhibit space with another business or firm. Only the name of the contracting exhibiting company will be listed in official show publications and promotions. However if a group of exhibitors are interested in organizing a pavilion this is permissible, with pre-approval. All exhibiting companies are required to complete and submit a contract to AOPA and are required to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract.
8. Liability. Although security service will be furnished by AOPA, neither AOPA nor MB can or will be responsible for damage to, loss, or theft of property belonging to or injury to any exhibitor, his agent, employees, business invitees, visitors, or guests. Each exhibitor is expected to carry his own appropriate insurance. The exhibitor shall protect, save, and hold AOPA and MB forever harmless for any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance, whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitor or those holding under the exhibitor, except for any of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities, as well as to strictly comply with the applicable terms and conditions contained in the agreement between MB and AOPA regarding the exposition premises; and further, the exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless AOPA and MB against and from any and all losses, costs (including attorney’s fees), damage, liability, or expense arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrence to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arises from or out of or by of said exhibitors occupancy and use of the hotel premises or a part thereof, except for those matters directly caused by the sole negligence of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities.
9. Exhibitor Insurance. All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to and from or within the confines of the exhibit area. AOPA and MB do not maintain insurance covering exhibitor’s property. Exhibitor shall carry Comprehensive General Liability coverage including premises, operations, and contractual liability coverage of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury Liability and $500,000 for Property Damage Liability. Exhibitor shall also carry Worker’s Compensation insurance in full compliance with all federal and state laws and covering all of exhibitor’s employees engaged in performance of any work for exhibitor with the following coverage: $100,000 for each accident for bodily injury; $100,000 for each employee for the bodily injury by disease; with a $500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease. Exhibitor shall deliver to AOPA, upon request, certificates evidencing such coverage, naming AOPA as a co-insured (or additional insured) and providing that each policy of insurance required to be maintained contains a clause requiring a 30-day pre-cancellation notice to the insured and the co-insured (or additional insured).
10. Disability Provisions. Exhibitor represents and warrants (i) that its exhibit will be accessible to the full extent required by law; (ii) that its exhibit will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with any regulations implemented by that Act; and (iii) that it shall indemnify and hold AOPA harmless from and against any and all claims and expenses, including attorney fees and litigation expenses, that may be incurred by or asserted against AOPA, its officers, directors, agents, or employees on the basis of the exhibitor’s breach of this paragraph or non-compliance with any of the provisions of the ADA.
11. Damage to Property. The exhibitor is liable for damage caused to any building floors, carpeting, walls, columns, standard booth equipment, or to the other exhibitor’s property. The exhibitor may not mar, track, make holes, and apply paint, lacquer, adhesives, or other coating to building columns, carpeting, and floors to standard booth equipment.
12. Union Labor. Exhibitors shall be bound by all contracts in effect between service contractors, MB and labor organizers.
13. Exhibits. Minimum space is 10’x10’; booth standard backgrounds are eight feet in height, except where noted on the floor plans, and divider rails are three feet in height. In any portion of the booth beyond five feet from the rear background of the booth, all parts of the exhibit shall be placed not to exceed a height of 48 inches from the building
floor. In the area five feet forward from the rear background of each booth, display materials may be placed up to a height not exceeding the official height limitations. Any deviation must be submitted in writing to AOPA for prior approval. All demonstrations and exhibits must be confined to the exhibit booths responsible for such demonstration or exhibits. All unfinished surfaces must be finished or masked to the satisfaction of AOPA to amend or modify the physical configuration of exhibit booths and all rules pertaining hereto.
14. Booths and Equipment. The booth price shall include back wall, booth divider, and one company name sign. All other furnishings, carpeting, equipment, services, etc. required by each exhibitor shall be at his/her own expense and responsibility, and may be ordered through the official Exhibit Service Contractor.
15. Delivery and Removal During Show. Under no circumstances will the delivery or removal of any portion of an exhibit be permitted during the exposition without written permission from AOPA. All arrangements for delivery, during non-show hours, of supplies, such as flexible materials, cartons, and products to be packaged must be made with AOPA. No deliveries may be made during show hours. Portfolios, briefcases and packages will be subject to inspection by security.
16. Conflicting Events During Show Hours. The exhibitor shall not extend invitations, call meetings, hold hospitality events, or otherwise encourage absence of visitors/attendees from the exhibit hall and meeting rooms during exhibit hall hours or educational programs.
17. Dismantling. Exhibitor’s displays shall not be dismantled or packed in preparation for removal prior to the official closing time of 12:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2014. Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational during the entire exposition. The dismantling of displays begins at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2014. The deadline for removal of all displays is 7:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2014. At that time, all exhibitor displays or materials left in the booths without instructions will be discarded. Any exhibitor dismantling prior to the official closing time will be fined $500.
18. Badges. Badges will be required for entry into the exhibit hall at all times. Badges are not transferable and will be confiscated if worn by other than the person to whom it was issued. The clear view of the official AOPA National Assembly badge shall not be obstructed. Therefore, business cards or any other materials are not to be used in badge holders.
19. Character of Exhibits. The general rule of the exhibit floor is to be a good neighbor. No exhibits will be permitted which interfere with the use of other exhibits or impede access to them or impede the free use of the aisle. Booth personnel, including demonstrators, are required to confine their activities within the exhibitor’s booth space. Apart from the specific display space for which an exhibiting company has contracted with AOPA, no part of MB and its grounds may be used by any organization other than AOPA for display purposes of any kind or nature. Within the hotel property, exhibitor brand or company logos, signs, and trademark displays will be limited to the official exhibit area only.
A. Soliciting. No exhibitor may call or invite a visitor out of one exhibit and into their own. Exhibitors must remain within their own exhibit space in demonstrating products, distributing literature, product samples, or other materials; other areas of MB or the aisles may not be used for this purpose.
B. Attire. Representatives should be conservatively attired to maintain the professional and businesslike climate of the exposition.
C. Sound. Video presentations relating to exhibitors’ equipment will be permitted, provided projection equipment and screen are located in the rear one-third of the booth, and all viewers must stand or sit within the booth. Sound movies will be permitted only if the sound is not audible in the aisle or neighboring booths. Sound systems will be permitted if tuned to a conversational level and if not objectionable to neighboring exhibitors.
D. Lighting. In the best interest of the exposition, AOPA reserves the right to restrict the use of glaring lights or objectionable light effects.
E. Booth Exteriors. The exterior of any display cabinet or structure facing a side aisle, or adjacent exhibitor’s booth must be suitably decorated at exhibitor’s expense.
F. Noise and Odors. In fairness to all exhibitors, no noisy or obstructive activity will be permitted during show hours, nor will noisily operating displays, nor exhibits producing objectionable odors be allowed.
20. Display Heights. Display materials including show case displays or storage cabinets, electrical fixtures, wire, conduits, etc. must adhere to the Exhibit Construction Guidelines outlined in the Exhibitor Service Kit.
21. Safety Regulations. Fire regulations require that all display materials be fire resistant or treated with a flame-retardant solution to meet requirements of the standard flame test as provided by MB for fire prevention. Electrical signs and equipment must be wired to meet the specifications of Underwriters Laboratories. No storage of any kind is allowed behind the back drapes or in the exhibit space. All cartons, crates, containers, and packaging materials may not be stored within the exhibit space. All aisles, corridors, exit areas, and exit stairways must be maintained at all times that the exposition is open. No obstruction such as chairs, tables, displays, or other materials will be allowed to protrude into the aisles. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety while participating in this exposition. Compliance with such laws is mandatory for all exhibitors and the sole responsibility is that of the exhibitor.
22. Photography and Sketching. Cameras may be carried in the exhibit area, but under no circumstances may photographs or drawings be made without the expressed authority of the exhibitor concerned in each case.
23. Complaints. Complaints of any violation of the Contract Terms and Conditions or exhibit construction guidelines are to be made promptly to AOPA, and exhibitors and their personnel agree to abide by the decision of AOPA.
24. Amendment Rules. AOPA reserves the right to make changes, amendments, and additions to these rules at any time and all changes, amendments, and additions to be made shall be binding on the exhibitor with the provision that all exhibitors will be advised of any such changes. Any matters not specifically covered herein are subject to decision by AOPA.
25. Laws Applicable. The exhibitor agrees to abide by both the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of MB, Las Vegas, and the State of Nevada.
26. Children. Exhibitor’s use of children under the age of 16 as models or for other legitimate business purpose must be approved in advance by AOPA. Appropriate supervision must be provided at all times and the exhibitor must certify compliance with the Child Labor Act.
Updated September 2013. Previous versions invalid.
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Exhibitor Product Category List
2013 O&P World Congress Gaylord Palms ● Orlando, FL
September 18-21, 2013
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, 330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (571) 431-0876 Fax: (571) 431-0899 E-mail: [email protected]
www.AOPAnet.org
Lab & Clinic Supply Items 1000 Lab & Clinic Supply Items– Multiple Categories1010 Adhesives1020 Casting & Impression Supplies1030 Exam Supplies1040 Finishing1050 Lamination Supplies1060 Leather1070 Misc. Fabrication Materials &
Supplies1080 Plastics 1090 Roll Goods: Webbing, Tubing, etc. 1100 Sheet Goods: Foams, Crepes, etc.
Lab Equipment 2000 Lab Equipment–Multiple Categories2010 Fixtures & Furniture2020 Hand & Bench Tools2030 Ovens2040 Patient Measuring Devices2050 Sanding & Finishing2060 Sewing Equipment2070 Vacuum Equipment
O&P Service Providers
3000 O&P Service Providers– Multiple Categories3010 Buying Groups3020 Computer & Software Systems3030 Insurance3040 O&P Consulting
Orthotics 4000 Orthotic–Multiple Categories 4010 Cervical Orthoses4060 Halo System4070 Hip Orthoses4080 Knee Orthoses4090 Orthotic Components4100 Orthotic Components: Joints4110 Pediatric Orthoses4120 Specialty Products4130 Spinal Orthoses4140 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses4150 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Cast Boots4160 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Cervical4170 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit
Orthoses: CompressionProducts
4180 Soft Goods/Ready-to-FitOrthoses: Lower Limb
4190 Soft Goods/Ready-to-FitOrthoses: Orthotic Socks
4200 Soft Goods/Ready-to-FitOrthoses: Spinal
4210 Soft Goods/Ready-to-FitOrthoses: Upper Limb
4220 Upper Limb Orthoses
Pedorthics 4500 Pedorthics-Multiple Categories4510 Foot Care: Extra-Depth Footwear4520 Foot Care: Insoles4530 Foot Care: Custom Footwear4540 Foot Care: Other Foot Care
Prosthetics
5000 Prosthetic–Multiple Categories
5010 Aesthetic Prostheses Equipment& Materials
5020 Electronic Components:Lower Limb
5030 Electronic Components:Upper Limb
5040 Elevated Vacuum Socket Volume Management5050 Feet 5060 Lower Limb
Endoskeletal Components5070 Liners5080 Mastectomy5090 Pediatric Prostheses5100 Post-Operative Prostheses5110 Protective Skin Covering5120 Shrinkers5130 Socks5140 Specialty Products: Ferrier Coupling, etc.5150 Suspension Products & Systems5160 Upper Limb Components
Miscellaneous
6000 Broad Line O&P Distributors6010 CAD/CAM6020 Central Fabrication6030 Patient Aids6040 Patient Supply Items6050 Seating Systems6060 Specialty O&P Distributors
Exhibitor Product Category List
TheeXPeRience
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2014 Floor PlanAs of December, 2013