Rules and Regulations for Section Suppliers Events
Section Suppliers Event Meetings must be limited to tabletop displays. - A tabletop is standard four-, six-, or eight-foot tables, draping optional. Pipe and drape booths are optional.
- The exhibit consists of all tables arranged side-by-side in rows with suitable aisles between the rows as needed for traffic flow.
- Permitted at table top displays:
a. Educational sales literature;
b. Samples of ingredients, additives, or food products;
c. Sales premiums, souvenirs, handouts, etc.; and
d. Instruments and/or equipment (if they can be self-supporting and set on the table).
- Prohibited at table top displays:
a. Free-standing floor displays;
b. Table top displays that exceed five feet above the table (this allows exhibitors use of Downing-type displays); and
c. Solicitation, interviews, distribution of literature, etc. outside the confines of the exhibitor's individual tabletop area.
- Only Section-provided exhibitor standard identifications signs are allowed.
- Exhibit company may contract for a maximum of two contiguous booths.
- By completion of the Suppliers' Event space allocation form, the exhibitor agrees to conform to the rules of the exhibition.
The IFT, Regional Sections and its agents and employees assume no risk, and by the acceptance of this agreement the exhibitor expressly releases them of and from any and all liability for damage, injury or loss to any person or goods, from any cause whatsoever.
IFT has limited liability coverage for Section Suppliers Events. If the hotel or hall being used requires a copy of the certificate of insurance, contact IFT with the date and location of the Suppliers' Event (hall or hotel address is required).