Exhibitor Prospectus
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Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) Proudly
Presents the 36 Annual Technorama – Canada’s Largest Dental Technology & Denturism Convention
Friday, April 9 & Saturday, April 10 , 2010
DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Important Information Inside: Technorama Booth Information **NEW** Corporate Sponsorship Program Technorama Conditions & Rules **NEW** ESA Requirements for Exhibiting Equipment Booth Application & Contract Technorama Deadline Dates Exhibitor Badge Pre-registration Form Seminar Information & Application DIAC Credit Card Authorization Form Children’s Wish Foundation Donation Form
PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED FOR THIS YEAR’S TECHNORAMA. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LAURIE SMITH @ 416-694-1118
TECHNORAMA 2010 BOOTH INFORMATION
All exhibiting companies who participate in the exhibition and seminars agree to abide by the following rules, regulations and exhibiting standards of DIAC and TECHNORAMA.
BOOTH INFORMATION: Standard booth size will be 10’ x 10’. The cost per space is:
DIAC MEMBERS $1,700.00 + $85.00 G.S.T. = $1,785.00 CDN. NON-DIAC MEMBERS* $2,000.00 + $100.00 G.S.T. = $2100.00 CDN.
* Based on availability
Payments Accepted: Cheque, Visa or Mastercard (Credit Card Form Attached)
*** US FUNDS will be accepted from US based companies at PAR *** Rental cost includes:
• One 10’x10’ booth with 8’ high draped back wall and 3’ high side wings of flameproof drapes. • Attendance to the Annual Cocktail Reception scheduled for Friday evening. • Overnight security in the exhibit area. • Sign displaying exhibitor name.
• One 6’ draped table & one electrical outlet • Exhibit hall carpet at booth • Daily cleaning of aisles and general housekeeping of the exhibit area. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to keep and maintain each exhibit space and parts thereof in a clean and orderly fashion for the duration of the show.
ADDITIONAL BOOTH & DISPLAY NEEDS: Chairs are NOT included in the rental cost. To order chairs, a specific carpet colour, additional tables, or for any other display requests, all inquiries must be made to Yvette Bellaire at:
Wright Display Service
3 Jody Avenue, Unit G, North York, ON, M3N 1H3 Tel: (416) 410-1842 Fax: (416) 398-0058 yvette@wrightdisplay.com
LCD projectors are NOT included in the seminar fee. Should you require special audio for your booth space or seminar, please contact Derek Hutton at:
AV Canada
655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON, M9W 1J3 Tel: (416) 240-1975 Fax: (416) 240-0791 derek.h@av-canada.com
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: The Corporate Sponsorship Program gives exhibitors an opportunity to increase their exposure at Canada’s largest Denturist and Dental Technician convention. The cost to participate in this program is $400 (including tax), featuring:
• Corporate Image/Product on visual boards in two key locations.
• Company logo on the outside of the Technorama Registration Gift Bag given to all attendees. • Opportunity to include 1-2 promotional items in each Registration Bag.
• Additional signage at the exhibition.
• The opportunity to sponsor Technorama’s lanyard straps for the badge holders.
This opportunity will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
* All images must be provided by the exhibitor in high resolution and approved by Technorama/DIAC
TECHNORAMA 2010 CONDITIONS AND RULES
BOOTH GUIDELINES:
a) No background may be placed to obstruct, block or interfere with the lighting or visibility of an adjacent booth.
b) Aisle space may not be used for exhibit purposes or for the solicitation of business. Distribution of materials outside of the booth is expressly forbidden.
c) Distribution of samples, etc., is permitted providing it does not interfere with the adjoining exhibitor and is conducted in a dignified manner.
d) The exhibitor must keep the exhibit open and properly staffed during the specified exhibit hours and shall not close or remove the exhibit until the conclusion of the entire exhibition, unless otherwise directed by the TECHNORAMA Chair or the DIAC Liaison.
e) No signs or other articles are to be fastened to the walls, drapes, ceiling, etc., by any method whatsoever. The use of thumbtacks, scotch tape, nails, screws, bolts, or any tools or material, which could mark the floor or walls, is prohibited.
f) Any draws organized by individual exhibitors are the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and no general announcements will be made to delegates.
g) The exhibitor shall be responsible for all damage to structures, furnishings, etc., which may be caused by its representatives, employees, guests, etc.
h) DIAC and Technorama have the right
ACCESS:
The International Plaza & Conference Centre has all necessities required to promptly move in and out of the exhibit hall without delay. No exhibitors are permitted to leave their vehicles unattended at any of the loading docks or doors while moving goods to the exhibit space. Vehicles must be moved promptly after unloading to avoid congestion during move-in and move-out.
CANCELLATION: Cancellation prior to March 5, 2010 will be subject to a 50% charge on the total contract or seminar price and no refunds will be made for cancellations after March 9, 2010.
Spaces abandoned or not occupied at the time of the opening of the exhibition may be repossessed with indemnity and reassigned by DIAC OR the TECHNORAMA Chairperson for exhibits or other uses.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS:
DIAC and TECHNORAMA reserve the right to take such action and to make changes as is considered necessary to the efficient and proper conduct of the exhibition. DIAC and TECHNORAMA reserve the right to restrict exhibits, which because of noise or any other reason become objectionable.
TECHNORAMA 2010 CONDITIONS AND RULES
Non-compliance with regulations, as determined by DIAC and TECHNORAMA, may result in the removal of the offending exhibitor or the closing of their exhibit, without indemnity, and DIAC and TECHNORAMA are released from any and all claims for damage, which might result in consequence thereof.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:
All exhibitors must complete the Exhibitor Pre-Registration Form and return via fax no later than March 12, 2010. A penalty of $10.00 per badge will be charged for return of the Pre-Registration Form past the due date. Representatives of each exhibitor shall be limited exclusively to its executives and employees, and will be limited to a maximum of 8 representatives per booth. Additional badges can be requested at a fee of $20.00. These additional badges will be available for pick-up prior to the opening of the exhibition at the registration desk. Payment will be required prior to releasing the late or additional exhibitor’s badges. Official identification badges must be worn at all times during the exhibition. Authorized personnel must certify changes in registration made during the exhibition.
Exhibitor badges are NOT transferable.
The right to exhibit is limited to individuals, firms, manufacturers, and dealers that have contracted, been accepted, and paid in full for exhibit space. Only authorized personnel shall participate in the set-up, operation, and dismantling of booths.
QUALITY OF DISPLAY:
Agents, solicitors and representatives of firms selling commercial products in connection with this exhibition will not be permitted to use sample rooms and space elsewhere in the DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre for display of their products without prior approval from the TECHNORAMA COMMITTEE (Approval not to be unreasonably withheld). Advertising, solicitation and distribution of literature for commercial products will not be permitted except in the exhibit hall and in accordance with the approval of DIAC and TECHNORAMA. While orders for goods and services may be taken, sales involving payment by cash, cheque or other means in the exhibit hall is strictly forbidden. Violation of this and/or other regulations listed in this contract will result in immediate expulsion of the violator from current and future exhibitions without obligation by DIAC and TECHNORAMA to refund exhibit fees or honour claims for damage. DIAC and Technorama hold the right to change the dimensions and or location of a booth without obligation to refund.
IMPORTANT! EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMER APPROVALS:
All goods shown must meet all Canadian Health, Environment and Safety regulations prior to the opening of the exhibit. All equipment must bear a certification mark that is approved by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Goods and equipment not meeting these requirements are subject to immediate removal by DIAC representatives and/or ESA representatives. Any violation of this and/or other regulations listed in this contract will result in expulsion of the violator from the exhibit hall and exhibition without obligation by DIAC and TECHNORAMA to refund exhibit fees or honour claims for damage. For more information please see the attached pages.
TECHNORAMA 2010 DEADLINE DATES
BOOTH APPLICATION AND PAYMENT: BEFORE JANUARY 8, 2010 SEMINARAPPLICATIONANDPAYMENT: BEFOREJANUARY8,2010 PRE-REGISTRATION BADGE FORM: BEFORE MARCH 12, 2010
CHILDREN’S WISH DONATION: BEFORE MARCH 12, 2010 HOTEL RESERVATIONS: BEFORE MARCH 9, 2010
EXHIBITION DATES & HOURS: FRIDAY April 9, 2010 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm SATURDAY April 10, 2010 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
PLACE OF EXHIBITION: DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Road, Toronto, M9W 1J4 Toll Free (Canada): (800) 668-3656 Phone (Toronto): (416) 244-1711 Fax: (416) 244-7281
E-mail: reserve@internationalplaza.com
EXHIBITION MOVE-IN: Friday, April 9, 2010 8:00am- 12:30pm
Booth spaces will be ready for exhibitors to arrange display booth on from 8:00am to 12:30 pm ONLY! All displays must be in the assigned areas, complete and ready to commence, prior to the opening at 3:00pm of the same day. For exhibitors with equipment that requires longer set- up time, earlier set-up may be requested at the discretion of Yvette Bellaire from Wright Display at 416-410-1842. In the event that an exhibitor fails to set up within the time specified, the exhibitor’s property may be removed and stored at the sole expense of the exhibitor.
DISMANTLING TIME: Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:30pm – 4:00pm No display shall be dismantled before the official closing time of 1:30 pm on Saturday. All
exhibit material must be packed and removed from the exhibit floor by 4:00pm.
Exhibitors interested in sponsoring a one-hour seminar during TECHNORAMA 2010 should submit a request along with a course description in detail. A seminar will cost the exhibitor $500 (including tax). Due to the limited number of seminars available, we usually limit one (1) seminar per exhibitor over the two-day exhibition. A second seminar may be requested IF the seminar is geared specifically to Denturists/Removables. Seminars will take place both on Friday and Saturday. There will be at least nine seminar times available each day – 3 different rooms at 3 different time slots. Although there are no guarantees, all attempts will be made to honour individual requests. Once all seminar applications are received and confirmed, you will be notified of your time and specific room.
Available time slots: Friday 5:00-6:00pm 6:15-7:15 7:30-8:30 Saturday 9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45 11:30- 12:30
Included in the cost of the seminar, will be as follows: • Room set-up with at least six rows of theatre-style seating • Corded Microphone on a podium with a speaker • One (1) projector screen • Slide projector upon request from AV Canada
LCD PROJECTORS AND CORDLESS MICROPHONES ARE NOT INCLUDED. Exhibitors requiring additional equipment must make their own arrangements by contacting Derek Hutton at:
AV Canada
655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON, M9W 1J3 Tel: (416) 240-1975 Fax: (416) 240-0791 derek.h@av-canada.com
Information required for a seminar application:
• Seminar title & description
• Topic of seminar (crown & bridge, removable, etc.)
• Speaker’s name & BIO
• Date and/or time preferred
• Exhibitor’s company name and contact information
All Seminar applications and payment must be received no later than January 8, 2010. Please submit your seminar
application form to:
Technorama 2010 c/o Central Dental 3420 Pharmacy Ave.,
Scarborough On M1W 2P7 OR Email: laurie.smith@centraldentalltd.com
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO “DIAC”