Exhibitor Opportunities

This symposium provides a interactive venue for the AEC/APC community to share experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss the latest technology requirements in the ever-expanding arena of advanced equipment and process control.

Don't miss this very affordable opportunity to gain valuable exposure to decision-makers interested in your company's products and services.

Registration and Payment Information

Online exhibitor registraton

Online exhibitor registration must be completed and payment received by September 9, 2009. Please follow payment/remittance instructions on the Exhibitor Registration form. Payment may be made by credit card (preferred) or company checks. If payment is made by check, registration may be delayed until the check has been processed. A 10% check processing fee will be added to all exhibitor registrations paid by check.

Exhibit space is considered reserved upon receipt of payment, NO EXCEPTIONS.

An e-mail confirming receipt of application and payment will be sent to exhibitors after payment is received and processed by SEMATECH.

Exhibitor Fees

The exhibit booth registration of $1000 will include:		The exhibit booth registration of $2000 will include:
Single exhibit booth space and Two (2) complimentary conference registrations, at no additional charge for personnel from the company sponsoring the exhibit. These complimentary registrations do not include free registration for optional paid events (such as short courses/tutorials), but they do include all other activities and meals. It is assumed that these two people will be at the Symposium primarily to staff the booth during exhibit hours.		Double exhibit booth space and Four (4) complimentary conference registrations, at no additional charge for personnel from the company sponsoring the exhibit. These complimentary registrations do not include free registration for optional paid events (such as short courses/tutorials), but they do include all other activities and meals. It is assumed that these four people will be at the Symposium primarily to staff the booth during exhibit hours.

Please note the following additional fees that may apply:

ALL additional symposium registrations from the exhibiting company personnel will be at the normal rates with the normal price cut-offs and refund rules.
There is an additional $75 registration fee for spouses or guests of exhibitors.
Any additional expenses including (but not limited to) shipping, handling, on-site storage, A/V special requests or local equipment rental, will be borne by the exhibitor, not ISMI.

Questions about registration fees?
Contact the AEC/APC Exhibitor Coordinator.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A full refund will be given to all cancellations received on or before August 28.
A $200 cancellation fee will be deducted from all refunds on cancellations received after August 28 but on or before September 9.
No refunds, for any reason, will be given to registered exhibitors who do not show up to exhibit at the Symposium or who attempt to cancel after September 9.
Attendee substitutions will be accepted at anytime, even at the door.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing.

Exhibit Space

Exhibits will be placed in the Rackham Building adjacent to the technical session meeting rooms. International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) reserves the right to modify the floor plan if it is in the best overall interest of the Symposium.

Exhibitors will be assigned a 6' x 2' x 30" skirted table, 2 padded chairs, and one 110-volt electrical outlet for lighting and low-power equipment and wastebasket.

Please clearly describe your display type on the Exhibitor Registration form so space can be planned accordingly. ISMI may also accommodate floor displays/pop-up booths with prior approval from the exhibitor coordinator.

Exhibit space is allocated on a first-paid basis determined by the receipt of the registration form and payment. When the available exhibit space available is completely reserved, the exhibit registration will be closed.

Audio/Visual and Computer Equipment

Additonal AV and computer equipment may be leased through commercial vendors.

Internet Access

If your exhibit requires Internet access please contact:

Donna Towery, CMP
Hotel and Meeting Event Planning
512.356-3847

Exhibit Schedule

Sunday, September 27	1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	EXHIBIT SET-UP*
Sunday, September 27	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Monday, September 28	5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Tuesday, September 29	5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Wednesday, September 30	7:00 am - Noon	EXHIBIT TEARDOWN

*All shipping materials must be removed by 5:00 PM before the start of the reception on Sunday.

Shipping Instructions

Exhibitors are responsible for contracting for the shipment and handling of all their exhibit materials.

Incoming Shipments

Exhibitors are requested to send smaller shipments to their hotel and transport their own materials to and from the Rackham Building.

Larger shipments that cannot be easily transported to and from the Rackham Building by exhibitors should be sent to:

c/o James Moyne
The University of Michigan
Central Receiving
1201 Kipke
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1002

Exhibitors shipping to the University of Michigan Central Receiving may incur a minimal fee for the transportation of shipments from Central Receiving to the Rackham Building. In order to ensure timely delivery of your materials to the symposium, please make note of the following dates:

Shipments must arrive no earlier than September 14. Materials that arrive earlier will not be accepted.
All shipments must be received by September 25.

Outgoing Shipments

UPS and Federal Express are both conveniently located to the Rackham Building. All exhibitors will be responsible for making return shipping arrangements. Outgoing exhbitor materials must be removed from the Rackham Building by Wednesday, September 30.

Shipping Questions?

All questions related to the shipment of exhibitor materials should be directed to:

Donna Towery, CMP
Hotel and Meeting Event Planning
512.356-3847

Safety and Security

The doors to the Rackham Building will belocked nightly from 10:00PM until 7:00AM, however it is recommended that laptops and other easily removed items of value should not be left overnight. Neither the University of Michigan, SEMATECH nor ISMI will be responsible for the loss or theft of property belonging to any Exhibitor, its agents, employees, visitors, or guests. Each Exhibitor must carry full insurance for the entire duration of the show. Exhibitors assume all responsibility for compliance with local, city, county, state, and federal ordinances and regulations covering fire, safety, and health. Only fireproof materials should be used in displays and Exhibitors should take necessary fire precautions.

Exhibitor Responsibilities

In the event that any damage occurs to the facility's furniture, fixtures, building, or equipment caused by installation, presence, and/or removal of exhibit materials, the Exhibitor shall reimburse the facility for the cost of such repair, or replacement as may be necessary.

Disclaimers

By registering as an Exhibitor, the Exhibitor indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless the University of Michigan, SEMATECH and ISMI, its officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any actions, losses, costs, damages, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from damages to property or bodily injury to the Exhibitor, his agents representatives and employees by reason of the Exhibitor's occupancy or use of the Exhibitor's facilities.

Neither the University of Michigan nor SEMATECH/ISMI are responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged or misdirected equipment, personal items or business-related property brought onto the premises by an Exhibitor, guest, group contractor, etc. This includes items that are in the meeting rooms outside of the event hours.