IoT World, Smart Cities Summit, Blockchain Summit

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Monday, October 29 - Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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General Regulations

LABOR REGULATIONS
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta requires that certain tasks involving the set-up and/or breakdown of booths be performed by union labor, also referred to as show labor. GES is the labor supplier authorized to provide show labor at Hyatt Regency Atlanta for IIot/Smart Cities/Blockchain Summit 2018. Any questions regarding the need or use of union labor should be brought to the attention of GES.

RIGGERS AND MACHINERY MOVERS
Riggers handle all machines. This includes unloading machines from trucks or vehicles, moving the machines to your booth and uncrating them, if necessary. Riggers also remove skids and re-skid machines, and spot ma- chines in your booth. Riggers also install and remove headers, iron beams, etc., that are part of displays requiring the use of a forklift. All rigging for items over 250 lbs. must be ordered through PSAV.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
GES requests that exhibitors do not tip their employees by giving money, merchandise or other special consideration for services rendered. Any attempts to solicit a gratuity by an employee for any service should be reported immediately to a supervisor of GES. GES employees are paid an excellent wage, and tipping is not an accepted company policy.
GES craftsmen at all levels are instructed to refrain from expressing any disputes or directly challenging the practices of any exhibitor. All questions arising with regard to the jurisdiction or practices must be directed to a GES management representative.

LIGHTING & RECORDING REGULATIONS
Lighting can be an integral part of an exciting exhibit presence. However, in the interest of fairness and safety, the following guidelines have been established:
  • The use of flashing or strobe lights in an exhibit is not permitted. Garish neon lighting will also not be permitted.
  • Any overhead/truss lighting must fall within the booth boundaries of the exhibitor’s contracted booth.
  • space and may not extend outside these lines into airspace over the aisles or neighboring booths.
  • Directional or projected lighting must be aimed into the exhibitor’s own booth space and may not be projected into neighboring exhibit spaces, the aisles, or ceiling. Video projection equipment and screens must be located in the rear one-third of in-line (10’ deep) booths, and in the center area of island and peninsula booths.
  • Lighting may not be shined directly at attendees. Use of any potentially harmful lighting devices (lasers, UV lighting) must obtain prior approval from Show Management and correspond to national safety standards.
  • Lasers, rotating or still, shall not be permitted.

RIGGING AND TRUSS
All standard rigging orders must be placed through PSAV. Exhibitors requiring hanging of signs, banners, etc., must submit rigging plans at least 60 days before move-in. Nothing will be hung from air wall tracks. Exhibitors MAY NOT:
  • Install or assemble electrical hanging signs and truss.
  • Use any type of motorized lift for rigging or focusing.
  • RIGGING REQUIRING TRUSS AND MOTORS must be ordered through PSAV by the discount deadline.
  • Signage weighing 150lbs or more will traditionally require a motor(s) to be installed.

PHOTOGRAPHY REGULATIONS
Exhibitors must authorize all photographs of their booth!
Photography and/or filming of any display or product other than the exhibitor’s own is prohibited unless permission has been obtained from Show Management and the firm whose booth is being photographed/ filmed. The exemption to this is the official Show Management photographer. Any imagery collected by this photographer (who will be properly badged and identified) will be used for the sole purpose of Iot World, Smart Cities Summit, Blockchain Summit promotion. Photographers will NOT be allowed access to the show floor prior to show floor opening, and will only be allowed access during scheduled show floor hours. Please schedule your photography labor accordingly.

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS
All displays, product demonstrations, and sales activities in the exhibit hall must be kept within the confines of your contracted booth space. Selling in the aisles, hosting audiences in the aisles, booth encroachment into the aisles, distributing literature in the aisles, etc., will not be tolerated. This is not only unfair to your fellow exhibitors, but blocking aisles creates a potentially unsafe situation which could lead to the show floor being shut down by the fire marshal. Please be considerate to your fellow exhibitors – refrain from soliciting their business during show hours (when they are trying to make a sale).

PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
Show Management will provide general perimeter security. Exhibitors must make provisions for the safekeeping of their goods before the opening, during and after the closing of the show. No responsibility is assumed by Show Management, or any of its contractors, for lost or damaged merchandise. Exhibitors must insure their goods at their own expense.

SUBLETTING
No exhibitor may assign, sublet or apportion any of their contracted exhibit.

NON-EXHIBITING COMPANIES/SUITCASING
There are suppliers who will IIot/Smart Cities/Blockchain Summit 2018 but do not exhibit. Some non-exhibiting suppliers may attempt to “suitcase” the show, to approach attendees and exhibitors for the purpose of selling their product in the aisles. Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business in the aisles during the exhibit or in other public spaces, including another company’s booth or a hotel lobby. This practice is prohibited by Show Management. Anyone observed approaching buyers in the aisle or in an exhibitor’s booth, who is not a legitimate exhibitor, should be reported to Show Management. This will be strictly enforced with the intent of preserving the integrity of the Show and maintaining a good relationship between buyers and exhibitors.