By providing opportunities to interact with a broad representation of researchers interested in the advancement of the science, this meeting allows exhibitors and corporate supporters to reach decision-makers who purchase your products and services. Therefore, the meeting organizers are committed to fostering and improving their relationship with exhibitors and sponsors to ensure the future success of programs. Guidelines for our interactions with exhibiting companies and other corporate supporters ensure that all parties are treated fairly and equitably while maintaining the rigor and integrity of our programs and activities.

The representatives of each exhibiting company will be responsible for making their exhibits accessible to persons with disabilities. It is understood that the meeting organizers will be held harmless by the exhibiting company for the failure of its representatives to comply with this requirement.

The meeting organizers shall have sole control over all admission policies at all times. Any person visiting the exhibits or attending any function of the meeting will be required to register and wear an appropriate badge while in attendance. Exhibitors are permitted inside the exhibition area one (1) hour prior to the exhibit hall opening each day in order to prepare their exhibits.

Canvassing or distributing advertising matter outside the exhibitor’s own space is not permitted. All exhibitor literature must be distributed from within the space assigned. No signs may be placed outside of the exhibiting company’s exhibit space. Only literature published or pre-approved by the meeting organizers may be distributed in the registration area, meeting rooms, hotels, and/or in other areas used by the meeting attendees. Hotel room door drops may be approved following review by ISSX and payment of all applicable fees to ISSX 2026 by the exhibiting company. Non-exhibitors are prohibited from door drops, placement of literature or signs, or any other like activities.

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Gatherings and events, including those that are purely social in nature, should be scheduled through the ISSX 2026 Meeting Director so as to avoid any conflict with any scheduled event, educational or social, in the meeting program. Exhibitors and sponsors should consult with the ISSX 2026 Meeting Director to ensure that this criterion is met. No ancillary meeting may be held without the review and approval of ISSX and no function may conflict with any part of the official ISSX meeting program. Requests may be made via submission to information@issx.org.

The character of the exhibit is subject to the approval of the meeting organizers. The right is reserved by ISSX 2065 to refuse contracts not meeting the standards required or expected, as well as the right to curtail exhibits, or parts thereof, which reflect against the character of the meeting. This reservation applies to persons and their conduct, articles of merchandise, printed matter, souvenirs, catalogs, and any other items, without limitations, that affect the character of the exhibit.

The exhibitor agrees to arrange their exhibit so as not to obstruct or interfere in any way with the general view or the view of the exhibits or other exhibitors, or the free passage of spectators. No materials can be placed outside the confines of your exhibit space. Spaces cannot exceed a height of 8’ tall. It is the decision of ISSX 2026 Management as to what constitutes such obstruction or interference and their decision is final. Should show management have to physically move an exhibit, the exhibiting company will be responsible for any and all related costs.

All exhibitors must register for badges. Two complimentary full access badges are included per each 10 x 10 ft. exhibit space and one complimentary badge is included per each 6 ft. tabletop exhibit. Additional badges may be purchased at discounted rates. Exhibitors who wish to attend short courses must register separately to attend these activities. Exhibitor personnel must register via the meeting registration site no later than Monday, June 8, 2026 (Basel) Monday, September 28, 2026 (SF). Exhibit stands must be staffed at all times during official exhibition hours.

The Exhibitor will name one (1) individual as the duly authorized representative in charge of the exhibit. This individual will assume responsibility for all arrangements with ISSX 2026 and the official meeting and general service contractor. In addition, this individual will receive all official correspondence from ISSX 2026 referring to the exhibit and will be responsible for communicating this information to registered personnel from the exhibiting company and other third-party contractors.

All materials used in the exhibit area must be flameproof and fire-resistant to conform to local fire ordinances and in accordance with regulations established by the National Association of Fire Underwriters. Crêpe paper, corrugated paper, flameproof or otherwise, will not be permitted. All displays are subject to inspection by the local fire prevention authority. Any exhibits or parts thereof found not to be fireproof may be ordered dismantled. All aisles and exhibits must be kept clear at all times and fire stations and fire extinguisher equipment are not to be covered or obstructed. Absolutely no storage of any kind will be permitted behind an exhibitor’s space.

Distribution of food and beverages from exhibits must be approved by the meeting organizers in writing prior to the meeting and must be purchased through the venue’s exclusive caterer. Items such as coffee, frozen desserts, whole fresh fruit, packaged nuts, candies, and bottled waters may be considered. Once approved, ISSX 2026 will refer you to the appropriate contact at the meeting venue to make arrangements and the exhibitor will bear the full associated expenses.

Exhibitors and/or their agents may not allow any articles to be brought into the exposition or any act performed on the premises that would invalidate the insurance or increase the premium of the policies held by the management of the meeting venue, the official general services contractor, and/or the meeting organizers; nor permit anything to be done by their employees and/or their agents through which the premises, property, or equipment of ISSX 2026, the official general services contractor, the meeting venue, and/or other exhibitors will be damaged. The exhibitor and/or the exhibiting company will be held liable for any damage resulting from such violation. All space is leased subject to these restrictions. The meeting organizers have the right to terminate an exhibitor’s rights pursuant to this contract at any time after discovery of a violation of this provision.

Exhibitor agrees to protect, save and keep the meeting organizers, the meeting venue, and the official general services contractor forever harmless from any damage or charges imposed for violation of any law or ordinance by the exhibitor, company employees, or agents, and to strictly comply with the applicable terms and conditions contained in the agreement between the meeting organizers, the meeting venue, and the official general services contractor regarding the exhibition premises; and further, the exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save, and keep harmless the meeting organizers, the meeting venue, and the official general services contractor against and from any and all loss, cost, damage, liability, or expense that arises out of, from or by reason of any act or omission of exhibitor, company employees, and/or its agents.

ISSX will publish a comprehensive guide to activities designed to elevate awareness of exhibiting companies and their products and services among ISSX members and attendees. We encourage exhibitors to differentiate themselves from other companies competing for the time of our meeting attendees and to elevate your brand by being a meeting sponsor.

In the event of exhibition cancellation due to fire, strikes, government regulations, natural disasters, acts of god, or other causes beyond the control of the meeting organizers, ISSX 2026 shall not be held liable for failure to hold the meeting as scheduled and ISSX 2026 shall determine the amount of the exhibit fees to be refunded, if any.

The exhibitor shall be responsible for securing any and all necessary licenses or consents for: (a) any performances, displays and/or other uses of copyrighted works or patented inventions; and (b) any use of any name, likeness, signature, voice and/or other impression; and (c) other intellectual property owned by any third party that is used directly or indirectly by the exhibitor. The exhibitor agrees hereby to indemnify, defend, and hold ISSX 2026 harmless from and against any claim of liability and any incident or resulting loss, cost, and/or damage (including costs of lawsuit and attorney’s fees) for failure to obtain these licenses or consents and/or for infringements or other violations of the property rights and/or the rights of privacy or publicity of any third party. The use of loudspeakers, recording equipment, television sets, computers, radios, and/or the use of machinery or any device that is of sufficient volume to annoy neighboring exhibitors will not be permitted.

ISSX 2026 will provide 24-hour security in and around the exhibit hall from move-in through move-out and will exercise reasonable care for the protection of exhibitors’ materials and displays. The furnishing of such service is in no case to be understood or interpreted by exhibitors as a guarantee to them against loss, theft, and/or damage of any kind. The meeting organizers or any officer, its agents, staff members, the meeting venue, and/or the official service decorator will not be liable for the safety of the exhibitors’ property, agents, and/or employees from theft and/or damage by fire, accident, or any other causes. Exhibitors wishing to insure their exhibit materials, goods and/or wares of exhibits against theft, damage by fire, accident, or loss of any kind must do so at their own expense. Each exhibiting company is responsible for obtaining insurance (liability and fire/theft) in such amounts as deemed appropriate to comply with its obligations here-under and for its own protection.

Exhibitors are prohibited from assigning or subletting an exhibit space or any part of the space allotted to them. Exhibitors cannot exhibit or permit any merchandise or advertising materials to be exhibited in their space that are not a part of their own regular products. It is not permitted for money to change hands (including credit card payments) for products, merchandise, membership, or services of any kind in the exhibition area. Orders may be taken for payment at a later date. All applicable laws must be followed.

The ISSX name, meeting name, and/or meeting logo may not be used without permission. The use of the ISSX name and/or meeting logo may, on occasion, be associated with corporate support opportunities. Please contact ISSX 2026 at information@issx.org for information regarding how to obtain a review of your request.

Each exhibitor, company agents, and employees agree to abide by the contract conditions/rules and regulations set forth herein, or any subsequent amendments or interpretations. Violation of any of these regulations on the part of the exhibitor, company employees, or agents shall annul the right to occupy space, and such exhibitor will forfeit all monies that may have been paid. Upon evidence of violations, the meeting organizers may re-enter and take possession of the space occupied by the exhibitor and may remove all personal items at the exhibitor’s risk. The exhibitor shall pay all expenses and damages that the meeting organizers may incur thereby as a result.