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AT-A-GLANCEENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPINGand DINING OPTIONSThere are numerous entertainment options in Vegas year-round.Some of the most popular shows are from Cirque du Soleil.Cirque du Soleil offers 8 different showsin Las Vegas. The Beatles LOVE, TheMirage Criss Angel Believe, Luxor KÄ, MGM Grand Michael Jackson ONE,Mandalay Bay Mystëre, Treasure IslandO, BellagioZarkana, AriaZumanity, New YorkNew YorkShopping OptionsHere are just a few of the numerous shopping options inLas Vegas. Grand Canal Shoppes, Crystals, City CenterThe Venetian Encore Esplanade, Encore Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Premium Outlets,7400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Las Vegas Blvd. Le Boulevard, Paris The Forum Shops,Caesars PalaceDining OptionsThese are just a few of the dozens of dining options locatedon the Strip.FrenchAmerican BARDOT Brasserie, Aria Aureole, Mandalay Bay Bouchon, The Venetian BLT Burger, The Mirage Burger Bar, Mandalay Bay DB Brasserie, The Venetian Guy Savoy, Caesars Palace Fix, Bellagio Joël Robuchon, MGM Grand Holstein’s, TheCosmopolitan L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon,MGM Grand LakeSide, Wynn Le Cirque, Bellagio Pantry, The Mirage Mon Ami Gabi, Paris Sage, Aria Piccaso, Bellagio (French Society Café, Encoreand Spanish cuisine) Tableau, Wynn Twist, Mandarin Oriental Top of the World,StratosphereItalian Yardbird Southern Table Allegro, Wynn& Bar, The Venetian Canaletto, The VenetianAsian Carnevino, The Palazzo Andrea’s, Encore Dal Toro Ristorante, The Lemongrass, AriaPalazzo MOzen Bistro, Mandarin Lago, BellagioOriental Portofino, The Mirage Noodles, Bellagio Zeffirino Ristorante, The Tao Asian Bistro, TheGrand Canal Shoppes atVenetianThe Venetian Wing Lei, WynnSeafood Buffets AquaKnox, The Venetian Bacchanal Buffet, Caesars Emeril Lagasse’s NewPalaceOrleans Fish House, MGM Cravings, The MirageGrand Le Village Buffet, Paris Estiatorio Milos, The The Buffet, AriaCosmopolitan (Greek and The Buffet at TI, TreasureMediterranean)Island Mastro’s Ocean Club, Wicked Spoon Buffet,Crystals at City CenterThe Cosmopolitan Michael Mina, BellagioAnnual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course 7

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PROMOTIONALOPPORTUNITIESWhen you exhibit at ACG 2016, you can also take advantage of these additionalpromotional opportunities including:Convention Center/Hotel Banners— Direct people to your booth bypurchasing one of the many advertisingopportunities available in high-trafficareas of The Venetian Las Vegas andSands Expo.Physician Education DVDs —highlighting video presentationsfrom ACG’s Regional Courses, theseeducational DVDs are a proven andsure-fire way to generate foot trafficto your booth!Hands-on Workshops — ideal fordevice companies, the hands onworkshops will be located on theExhibit Hall floor.Exhibitor Theater — have a newproduct or service you would like toshowcase? Participate in the ExhibitorTheater, held each day of the Exhibit Hall.EXHIBITOR DETAILSAssignment of Booth SpaceBooth space will be assigned on a point system to establish priority as follows: 3points for exhibiting plus 1 point for each additional 100 square feet over the initial100 square feet up to a maximum of 6 points per year. Additional points may beearned by increasing booth space from one year to the next and by exhibitingat ACG Regional Courses. An exhibitor’s point standing and the completepriority point policy are available upon request. Space assignments will be madestarting in March 2016. The College reserves the right to make variations in theestablished priority system and/ or relocate previously assigned space. If previouslyassigned space is relocated, the exhibitor is given 15 days in which to accept therelocation or request a refund. The Management of the American College ofGastroenterology also reserves the right to alter the exhibit layout at any time.Payment & RestrictionsExhibit space in the Sands Expo is priced as follows:10’ x 10’ Linear Booth: 3,100Corner Booth: 3,300Island Booth Space: 39.00/sq. ft.Corner booths are permitted to eliminate the outside draped side rail.A deposit of 50% of the contracted space should be forwarded with theapplication form. Booth space will not be assigned in pre-selection or at anyother time until the deposit has been received. A service fee of 25% of the totalbooth cost will apply to any cancellation or space reduction. No refunds willbe issued to firms canceling if space cannot be resold. There will be no refundswhatsoever for space canceled after March 15, 2016. Checks should be madepayable to the American College of Gastroenterology and sent to:Attn: Exhibit ManagerAmerican College of Gastroenterology6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200Bethesda, MD 20817(301) 263-9000The American College of Gastroenterology also accepts American Express,MasterCard and VISA.CONTACTS AT ACG:Elaine McCubbinVice President,Meetings & Exhibitions(301) 263-9000emccubbin@gi.orgRobyn GraffMeetings Coordinator(301) 263-9000rgraff@gi.org10 ACG 2016 Exhibitor ProspectusMartie SpathVice President, Marketing(301) 263-9000mspath@gi.org

RULES andREGULATIONSAll matters and questions not specifically covered by these Rules and Regulations aresubject to the decision of the American College of Gastroenterology. Exhibitors agreeto comply with all subsequent reasonable rules adopted or changed by the College. Anychanges will be provided to exhibitors in writing.AdvertisingThe American College of Gastroenterology mustapprove any use of the ACG logo, ACG 2016 MeetingLogo, taglines, trademarks or trade names prior to anyexhibitor use. The ACG must approve the languagein any advertisement which mentions the AmericanCollege of Gastroenterology. Please contact ElaineMcCubbin at emccubbin@gi.org or Martie Spath atmspath@gi.org for additional information.Americans with Disabilities ActIn compliance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, the ACG will make all reasonable efforts toaccommodate persons with disabilities. Pleasecontact ACG’s VP, Meetings & Exhibitions, ElaineMcCubbin at emccubbin@gi.org, no later thanSeptember 1, 2016, to make arrangements.Exhibitors are responsible for complying with theADA within their assigned booth space.Badge RequestsExhibitors may request an unlimited numberof Exhibit Hall passes at no charge for theircompany. These badges will only allow companyrepresentatives onto the tradeshow floor. Anyexhibitor who wants to attend the scientific sessionsmust register for the meeting separately.Set up badges are available at the meetingregistration prior to the Exhibit Hall opening forappointed contractors and staff entering the ExhibitHall during set up and dismantling times.Booth Activities and DemonstrationsInterviews, demonstrations and the distributionof literature or samples must be made within thebooth area assigned to the exhibitor. Canvassingor distributing of advertising matter outside theexhibitor’s own booth will not be permitted.Electrical or other mechanical apparatus mustbe muffled so noise does not interfere with otherexhibitors. Use of microphones, television or othersound aspects of displays, compressed air, gases orother similar media must be confined to the bootharea, may not interfere with other exhibitors and aresubject to being prohibited by Management, whichshall have absolute discretion in its judgment onsuch matters. Character of the exhibits is subject toapproval of the College.Booth Design Approval RequirementsAll island exhibit spaces 20x20 or larger mustsubmit a booth layout for management and FireMarshall approval by September 1, 2016. Plans canbe submitted to Elaine McCubbin, VP, Meetings &Exhibitions at emccubbin@gi.org.Booth RelocationThe Management of the American College ofGastroenterology reserves the right to alterthe exhibit hall layout at any time. If previouslyassigned space is relocated, the exhibitor isgiven 15 days in which to accept the relocationor request a refund.Booths and SignsCeiling height at The Venetian/Sands Expo Center is 32’.There must be a 5’ space between the top of the exhibitbooth and the ceiling. A uniformly lettered, two-linedecorative sign, 7” x 44”, indicating the companyname, city, state and booth number, will be furnishedand properly located at the top of the back of eachbooth. Additional signs for display purposes may beordered from the Official Decorator. Island booths arepermitted to hang signs from the ceiling. There mustbe a 1’ space between the top of the hanging sign andthe ceiling. Inline and corner booths are not permittedto have hanging signs over their booth space.Cancellation and Reduction PolicyNotice of cancellation or reduction must be receivedin writing. A service fee of 25% of the total booth costwill apply to any cancellation or space reduction.No refunds will be issued to firms canceling if spacecannot be resold or if the tradeshow floor does notsell out. There will be no refunds whatsoever forspace cancelled after March 15, 2016. Reductions andcancellations will result in a loss of priority points. Acomplete priority point policy is available upon request.Carpeting RequirementsCarpeting is required and is the responsibility ofthe exhibiting company. The exhibitor may providecarpeting or rent carpeting through the OfficialDecorator. At 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 16,an inspection will be made of the Exhibit Halls andexhibits that do not have carpeting will be assigned tothe Official Decorator for installation and cleaning priorto opening. Charges will be billed to the exhibitor.Exhibitors are not permitted to carpet outside oftheir booth area without prior permission from theAmerican College of Gastroenterology.Catering GuidelinesExhibitors are permitted to distribute food andbeverages within their booth space. All cateringitems must be ordered through The Venetian/SandsExpo Center. A menu selection and order form willbe included in the official Exhibitor Service Manual.Ceiling HeightCeiling height at The Venetian/Sands Expo Centeris 32’. There must be a 5’ space between the top ofthe exhibit booth and the ceiling. Island booths arepermitted to hang signs from the ceiling. There mustbe a 1’ space between the top of the hanging sign andthe ceiling. Inline and corner booths are not permittedto have hanging signs over their booth space.Company Descriptions and LogosExhibitors will be contacted in mid-March 2016regarding submission of the company description,logo and contact information. Companies haveuntil September 1st to submit this information. Thedescriptions, logos and contact information will beused in the Official Exhibit Guide distributed onsiteduring the meeting as well as in the online itineraryplanner and the eventScribe meeting app to assistattendees with navigating the Exhibit Hall.Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course 11

RULES AND REGULATIONS (cont.)Conduct of ExhibitsEach exhibit shall be installed as to notobstruct the view of, or interfere withthe exhibits of others. No solid exhibitconstruction will be permitted to exceed36” in height except in the back one-thirdof the booth. Maximum allowed height ofrear wall displays is 8’. Any variance fromthis must be cleared in writing with theCollege’s office.Interviews, demonstrations and thedistribution of literature or samples mustbe made within the booth area assigned tothe exhibitor. Canvassing or distributing ofadvertising matter outside the exhibitor’sown booth will not be permitted.Electrical or other mechanical apparatusmust be muffled so noise does notinterfere with other exhibitors. Use ofmicrophones, television or other soundaspects of displays, compressed air, gasesor other similar media must be confinedto the booth area, may not interfere withother exhibitors and are subject to beingprohibited by Management, which shallhave absolute discretion in its judgmenton such matters. Character of the exhibitsis subject to approval of the College.The right is reserved to refuseapplications of concerns not meetingstandards required or expected, aswell as the right to curtail exhibits orparts of exhibits that reflect against thecharacter of the meeting. This applies todisplays, literature, advertising novelties,souvenirs, conduct of persons, etc. TheManagement of the American Collegeof Gastroenterology reserves the right torestrict at any time any exhibit deemedundesirable and the Management’sdecision must be accepted as final in anydisagreement between exhibitors.Exhibit Services/EAC RequirementsThe College and Exhibit Management(including exhibit managers, decorators,etc.) make every effort to accommodateexhibitors who prefer to use the services ofsubcontractors with whom the exhibitorcontracts or assigns certain duties. However,it is the Exhibit Management’s responsibilityto assure that the show opens on time andthat all regulations are observed. Therefore,the exhibitor acknowledges and assignsto the Exhibit Management the right anddiscretion to undertake any activities orservices, on behalf of exhibitor and at theexhibitor’s expense, which the ExhibitManagement believes are needed to meetthese requirements, if those activities orservices have not been timely providedby the exhibitor or by any subcontractordesignated by the exhibitor.Exhibitor agrees to be financiallyresponsible for any debts incurred eitherby himself, by his subcontractor(s), orby Exhibit Management on his behalf,both generally and under the specificcircumstances noted above. The exhibitorspecifically agrees to indemnify theCollege, exhibition management andtheir agents and to hold them harmless in12 ACG 2016 Exhibitor Prospectusany dispute over fees. In the event that asubcontractor fails to make payment to theCollege, Exhibit Management or any agentof either for any costs incurred on theexhibitor’s behalf, for whatever reason—including bankruptcy of the subcontractor,or payment dispute—exhibitor agreesthat such fees are his direct responsibility.Nothing included above shall constitutean obligation upon the College, or ExhibitManagement or their agents to arrangefor or otherwise provide any activities andservices normally the obligation of theexhibitor, and not specifically provided forelsewhere in this Agreement.Exhibitor designated contractors mustcarry their own insurance to cover exhibitmaterial against damage and loss, as wellas public liability insurance of at least 1million per occurrence and 1 millionaggregate against injury to the personand property of others. A certificate ofinsurance naming the American Collegeof Gastroenterology as additional insuredmust be received at least 30 days prior tothe Exhibit Hall opening.Exhibitor Service KitA complete Exhibitor Service Kit fromthe Official Decorator will be availablein June 2016. A link to the Kit will beavailable on the ACG Meeting websiteand will be emailed to each exhibitor.FDA GuidelinesThe FDA imposes rules and regulationson some of the products exhibited athealthcare meetings. It is the exhibitor’sresponsibility to understand and followthe FDA rules and regulations. Specificinformation may be obtained from the FDA.Fire RegulationsAll materials used in the Exhibit Hall mustbe flame proofed and fire resistant in orderto conform to the local fire ordinances andin accordance with regulations establishedby the local Fire Department. Crepe paperor corrugated paper, flame proofed orotherwise, will not be permitted. Excelsioror other paper is not to be used incrating merchandise. Display racks, signs,spotlights and special equipment must beapproved before usage, and all displays aresubject to inspection by the Fire PreventionBureau. Any exhibits or parts thereof foundnot to be fireproof may be dismantled.All aisles and exits must be kept clearat all times, and fire stations and fireextinguisher equipment are not to becovered or obstructed.Giveaways and Promotional ItemsThe American College ofGastroenterology requires approval forgiveaways. A giveaway approval form willbe included in the Official Exhibitor Kit.All exhibitors planning on giving awayproducts, novelties, souvenirs or any otheritem other than company literature arerequired to complete the form.The purpose of the exhibits is to furtherthe education of meeting attendeesthrough product and service displays anddemonstrations. Sales and order taking arepermitted if transactions are conducted ina manner consistent with the professionalnature of the meeting. The exhibitor isresponsible for any permits, occupationallicenses and city/state sales taxes, ifapplicable. The ACG reserves the rightto restrict sales activities that it deemsinappropriate or unprofessional.Hospitality SuitesOnly those companies participating in thecommercial exhibit program will be allowedto conduct hospitality suites in Las Vegas.Suites are limited to hospitality and maynot be used to display products or services.These hospitality suites may not be open oradvertised to be open at times that conflictwith official functions of the College suchas scientific sessions or College sponsoredsocial functions (including exhibits).Independence of ACG CMEEducation in Accordance withACCME RequirementsThe ACG and the exhibiting companyagree to the following conditions:1. Arrangements for commercialexhibits or advertisements cannotinfluence planning or interferewith the presentation, nor can theybe a condition of the provision ofcommercial support for CME activities.2. Product-promotion material or productspecific advertisement of any type isprohibited in or during CME activities.Live (staffed exhibits, presentations)or enduring (printed or electronicadvertisements) promotional activitiesmust be kept separate from CME activites.3. For live, face-to-face CME,advertisements and promotionalmaterials cannot be displayed ordistributed in the educational spaceimmediately before, during, or aftera CME activity. Providers cannotallow representatives of CommercialInterests to engage in sales orpromotional activities while in thespace or place of the CME activity.4. The ACG educational program/CMEactivity, during which exhibits areconducted in a separate area, is intendedfor scientific and educational purposesand will not directly or indirectlypromote the company’s products.5. In compliance with the ACCMEStandards for Commercial Support, nohonoraria or reimbursements will bepaid directly by a commercial interestto a presenter, planning committeemember or author.6. ACG and the exhibiting companiesagree to abide by the all of therequirements of ACCME’s Standardsfor Commercial Support of ContinuingMedical Education.InterpretationAll matters and questions not specificallycovered by these Rules and Regulationsare subject to the decision of the AmericanCollege of Gastroenterology. Exhibitorsagree to comply with all subsequent

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indicated that meeting with Exhibitors was the main reason they visit the Hall. 86% In a recent survey of ACG Annual Meeting attendees: Meeting Attendance 2015 Honolulu,HI - 4,046 2014 Philadelphia, PA - 4,607 2013 San Diego, CA - 4,522 2012 Las Vegas, NV - 5,460 2011 Washington, DC - 4,603 90% US Based 10% International (including .