EXHIBITOR Prospectus

AOPA 2017 World Congress September 6-9, 2017Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas, NV

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The 2017 AOPA World Congressis envisioned to be the largest collaboration in history of Partner Organizations, AOPA Members, Exhibitors, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and international O&P Professionals. The AOPA National Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic, and Pedorthic profession in the United States, and for 2nd time, will invite the international community to collaborate.

In October of 2013, seven unique organizations came together to co-host the First AOPA World Congress. The Congress was a huge success with over 2,500 participants from 43 countries. The overall goal was to improve O&P patient care by bringing together practitioners, researchers,

REGISTER TODAY TO EXHIBIT at the AOPA World Congress, Sept. 6-9, 2017, in Las Vegas.

manufacturers, physicians, facility owners and other O&P caregivers from around the world to learn, share and collaborate similar to international events enjoyed by those in Europe and other parts of the world.

Our second World Congress will be held September 6-9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with AOPA’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. This world-wide convention opportunity features 4 days of high-level networking, exhibits, the latest techniques in O&P treatment, and the finest industry specific business and clinical training programs. We hope you make plans to join us. The first Congress was a great learning experience for all and with your participation we can create a larger and even more successful event.

Exhibiting at this important event will give you the opportunity to:• Build your customer base and increase sales by meeting

with Facility Owners and high level practitioners.• Experience face-to-face time with existing customers to

answer questions and build new relationships.• Enjoy sponsored networking opportunities, including an

opening reception in the exhibit hall.• Take advantage of fun traffic-building opportunities.• Take advantage of education sessions to learn what’s

happening with U.S. health care reform, Medicare, andother regulatory agencies that affect the success of yourproduct.

• Increase visibility for your company/organization in atargeted market.

• Host a Manufacturer’s Workshop and/or Product PreviewTheater presentation.

• Speak to AOPA coding experts to learn what’s happeningwith U.S. government sponsored healthcare programs.

• Hear from top-researchers and clinicians to learn whatproducts and support is needed from manufacturers.

• Participate in key education programs andplenary sessions.

• Much more!

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Who Attends?Access to key decision makers

O&P practitioners, pedorthists, physicians, technicians, fitters, students, educational

instructors, facility owners, marketing personnel, physical therapists, residents,

office managers, billing specialists, occupational therapists, researchers,

engineers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of O&P products and services.

Job Function*

OrthotistSales & Marketing

Owner or General Manager

Prosthetist

Other

Research & Development

TechnicianFitter

Pedorthist

41%

41%36%

24%

11%

14%

10%

10%

9%

6%

5%

2%Phys/Occ. Therapist

Student or resident

Billing

*Multiple categories allowed

27%

17%

16%

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21+ years

Years in Profession

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Excellent or Above Average80%

15% Average

3% Below Average

2% No Comment

How did 2016 attendees rate the National Assembly?

The Assembly gives me

the opportunity to meet

with and socialize with

industry representatives

and colleagues.

40%

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Future Show Dates

September 26-29, 2018Vancouver Convention CenterVancouver, Canada

September 25-28, 2019San Diego, CA

September 9-2, 2020Mandalay Bay ResortLas Vegas, NV

VENUEThe AOPA hosted World Congress will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. The exhibit hall, general sessions and general education will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort South Convention Center Level 2. Learn more at www.mandalaybay.com.

TRANSPORTATIONGetting to Las Vegas is easy. More than 900 flights from 130 U.S. and International markets arrive at McCarran International airport each day. McCarran International Airport is less than five miles from the Mandalay Bay. SAVE UP TO 20% ON TRAVEL when booking through one of the STAR ALLIANCE member airlines— http://con-ventionsplusbookings.staralliance.com/trips/StarHome.aspx?meetingcode=UA19S17.

HOTEL RESERVATIONSAttendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A block of rooms has been reserved for World Congress attendees at the rate of $125 per night. Call 1-877-632-9001 or visit bit.ly/mandalaybayresort to make your reservation.

2017 World CongressPlanning Committee

Christopher J. Nolan, Co-ChairmanAnthony Potter, Co-Chairman

Business Education WorkgroupEileen Levis (Chair)Elizabeth Ginzel, CPO, LPOPam Lupo, COMichael Oros, CPO, FAAOPJames Weber, MBA

Clinical Education WorkgroupJames H. Campbell, PhD, COAndrea Giovanni Cutti, Meng, PhD

Thomas V. DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOP (Clinical Chair)

Michael Dillon, PhDRosie Jovane, CPOAaron Leung, PhD, Associate

ProfessorMichael Oros, CPO, FAAOPMarlo Ortiz Vazquez, CPO (M)Klaas Postema, MD, PhD, Professor Nerrolyn Ramstrand, PhD, Associate

Professor in P&OSilvia Raschke, PhDMichael Schaefer, CPO, Dipl.Dr.med. Urs SchneiderDon Shurr, PT, CPO

Exhibits WorkgroupTraci Dralle (Chair)Michal-Lynn JakalaKristen PiersonRick RileyBrian StroupTraci Dralle

Marketing WorkgroupEric FerrisKaren Lundquist, MBCMike Magill

Pedorthic Education WorkgroupDennis Janisse, CPed (Chair)Klaas Postema, MD, PhD, Professor Gulapar Srisawasdi, MD, CPed

Technical Education WorkgroupBrad Mattear, CPA, CFo (Chair)

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Who Exhibits?2016 AOPA National Assembly Exhibitors Included:

Supplier Plus Partner

• New Exhibitor

ACOR Orthopaedic Inc.

Adaptec Prosthetics/ 5280 Prosthetics

Additive O&P/Ability P&O

Advanced O&P Solutions LLC

Allard USA Inc.

ALPS South

Alternative Prosthetic Services Inc.

American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP)

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)

American Central Fabrication

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

American Prosthetic Components LLC

Amfit Inc.

Amputee Coalition

• Anatomi Metrix Inc.

Anatomical Concepts Inc.

Anodyne

• APDM Wearable Technologies

• Apex 360 Systems, LLC

Apex Foot Health Industries

Apis Footwear

Arizona AFO Inc.

Aspen Medical Products

Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co.

biodesigns inc.

BionX Medical Technologies

BioSculptor Corp.

Board of Certification/ Accreditation, Int’l (BOC)

Bort-Swiss Orthopedic Supply

Boston Brace International Inc./dba NOPCO

Breg

Bremer Group Co., The

Brightree LLC

Bulldog Tools Inc.

Cailor Fleming Insurance

• Capron Prodologie

Cascade Dafo Inc.

Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc

CBS Medical Billing & Consulting, LLC

• Charcot Marie Tooth Association

CJ Socket Technology

Click Medical

Clinical Education Concepts

• Coapt LLC

College Park Industries

Comfort Products Inc.

• Corflex

Coyote Design & Mfg Inc.

Create Prosthetics

Curbell Plastics, Inc.

DAW Industries Inc.

Design Interactive Inc.

DJO

DME MAC Medical Contractors

• Dralla Foundation

Drew Shoe Corp.

Endolite

Epica Applied Technologies

Engineered Silicon Products LLC

Fabtech Systems LLC

Fillauer

FLO-TECH® Orthotic & Prosthetic Systems Inc.

• Foot Solutions

Freedom Innovations LLC

Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances Inc.

• Fusiform Medical

Grace Prosthetic Fabrication Inc.

• HOPE O&P Careers Consortium

Infinite Biomedical Technologies

Janco Inc.

Kinetic Research Inc.

KISS Technologies LLC

KLM Laboratories

Knit-Rite Inc.

Langer Biomechanics

LegWorks

Levy & Rappel

LIM Innovations

• Lyft

• Mac Dowell Silicones

Makstride Prosthetics

Martin Bionics

M-Brace/MIH International

MD Orthopaedics Inc.

Med Spec (ASO EVO)

Medex International Inc.

medi USA

Mile High Orthotics Lab

Mobility Saves

• Mobius Bionics LLC

Myomo

Nabtesco & Proteor in USA

Naked Prosthetics

National Commission on O&P Education (NCOPE)

National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appeal Advocates

NEAAOP-New England Chapter of AAOP

New Options Sports

New Step Orthotic Lab Inc.

nora systems Inc.

Northwestern University/Amputee Research

O&P Almanac

O&P EDGE/Amplitude

O&P Business News/SLACK Inc.

Orthotic Holdings Inc.(OHI)

OP Solutions Inc

OPAF & The First Clinics

OPIE Software

OPTEC USA, INC

Orfit Industries America

• Original Bending Brace

Orthomerica Products Inc.

Orthotic & Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)

Orthotics and Prosthetics One

• Osseointegration Group of Australia

• OssKin

Össur Americas

Ottobock

Ottobock/Jos America

P.W. Minor

Paceline

• Peacocks Orthotics Ltd

• Pedorthic Foundation

PEL

Pinnacle Prosthetic labs

• Private Funding for Prosthetic Devices

Pro-Tech Orthopedics

ProtoKinetics Gait Analysis Walkways

• Qdesign

Renia GmbH

Restorative Care of America

Royal Knit Inc.

RS Print

RUSH Foot

Sensor Medica

• Sigvaris Inc.

Silipos Inc.

Soletech Inc.

Spinal Technology Inc.

SPS

SPS National Labs

ST&G USA Corp.

St. Petersburg College

Standard Cyborg

SteeperUSA

520

• Steps of Faith Foundation

Streifeneder USA

Surestep

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc.

TechMed 3D Inc.

ThermoActive

ThyssenKrupp AIN Plastics

Tillges Technologies/TCOP

Top Shelf Orthopedics

Touch Bionics

Townsend Design

TRS Inc. (Therapeutic Recreation Systems Inc.)

Trulife

Turbomed Orthotics

Ultraflex Systems

US Member Society - ISPO

Vorum

VQ Orthocare

WillowWood

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FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR SET-UP SAMPLE

2017 Booth CostsAOPA Member$2,950 per 10’x10’ unit

Non-AOPA Member$7,500 per 10’x10’ unit

Each 10x10 Standard booth includes: • A standard identification sign (7”x44”) indicating

company name and booth number • Eight-foot-high (8’) back wall drape and three-foot (3’)

side rail drape.

Additional items you receive:• Complimentary exhibitor company listing on the World

Congress website, O&P Almanac, show APP, World Congress Preliminary Program, and World Congress Final Program.

• Opening night reception for all attendees held in the Exhibit Hall.

• Post-event registration mailing list of all World Congress attendees. (Member)

• Two exhibitor full conference badges (per 10x10 exhibit space) which includes: admission to all education sessions, CE credits, meeting materials, social functions, and lunch tickets.

• Private lounge area exclusive to exhibitors.

• 24-hour perimeter security guard service.

• FREE breakfast and lunch during show hours conveniently located inside the exhibit hall.

• Exhibitor Service Kit—Exhibitors will receive two sets of information. The first will be the Exhibitor Confirmation Packet that contains your booth assignment, payment confirmation, and additional materials. The second set of information is the Exhibitor Service Kit which is an online guide provided by Freeman Decorating that includes all information and order forms you need to plan a successful trade show event; to include shipping information, booth rental, electric and internet needs.

• Exhibitor Newsletters—provide you with up to date information regarding the show.

• One hour access to exhibit hall prior to exhibit hall opening each day.

• FREE Weblink included in online exhibitor listing.

Exhibit Set-up HoursTuesday, September 510:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday, September 67:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Exhibit Dismantling & Removal HoursSaturday, September 9Noon – 9:00 PM

All exhibit personnel must wear a set-up badge, which will be available at the registration desk. For questions regarding move-in, contact Show Management at 571/431-0852. Permission for early move-in must be approved by Show Management. All construction must be completed and aisles cleared by 3:30 PM, Wednesday, September 6.

Schedule and Timeline

FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS with AOPA will receive a complimentary basic booth set-up which includes: six-foot (6’) skirted table, two chairs, carpet, and wastebasket.

Booth Rates and Benefits

“Great conference!”“The show was one of our

best ever! Activity at our

booth was off the charts and

we could hardly keep up!

Thanks to the AOPA team for

everything they do!”

What participants said about the last meeting:

“The poster session and the quality of the speakers is what really sets AOPA apart…. I was impressed with the quality of science of the posters and the content presented by some of the speakers.”

Sponsorship OpportunitiesLarge or small all of our Sponsorship Opportunities have been created to give a BIG impact for you and your company. Should you like additional information or have ideas you would like to see available, please contact us.

• Water Station featuring your logo on reusable water bottles

• Key Card and Room Drops• Badge holder/lanyard• Boxed lunches or refreshment breaks• Advertisements in the Final Program or

Preliminary Program • Convention Candy• Mobile Charging Stations• Column Signs and/or Welcome Banners• CE Credit Confirmation Letters• Traffic Building Opportunities like the

Exhibitor Passbook• Escalator Message Carpets and Runners• Window Clings• GOBO’S• Meeting Attaché bag inserts

(distributed to all attendees)• And many more!Unparalleled Education Opportunities

Unparalleled Education Opportunities

Product Preview Theater (PPT) PresentationsPlace your product or service front and center for a 30-minute product preview right on the show floor. These 30-minute presentations are designed to be high-energy presentations showcasing top notch cutting edge innovations in the O&P industry. Limited opportunities available.

Manufacturers’ WorkshopsTake advantage of this unique opportunity to increase your visibility within the O&P community by sharing your successes and techniques with practitioners. Workshops can accommodate up to 50 people and are available in two and four hour time blocks. Limited opportunities available.

www.AOPAnet.org 2016 AOPA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 1

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P1 Section 1 // Year in Review

P5 Section 2 // Special Events

P7 Section 3 // The Year Ahead

ASSEMBLY NEWS: Dr. Campbell, we spoke with you and then-President Charles Dankmeyer, Jr., CPO, last year and the consistent image used was that O&P had withstood another year of deep regulatory uncertainty and strain. Obviously, you and AOPA leadership have been extremely busy again this year. Will you walk us through what challenges AOPA has faced during your tenure as President?

DR. CAMPBELL: Flux and uncertainty were the words that I used 12 months ago to describe the state of US health care and our field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. We remain in this unique, transformative period where many changes, soon to be or already implemented, are affecting every facet of what we do. Successfully navi-gating the changing healthcare environment can seem like an uphill battle.

Some of the most visible challenges we have faced in the last 12 months have been at the levels of govern-ment organizations like CMS. The agency operates under a web of regulations and statutory provisions which may have been well-intentioned in the formulation but can serve to undermine the objectives of the agency. For us, we have targeted strategies and tactics all year that try to move the needle with regulations and with possible allies in different sectors of the industry and government. And while AOPA continues to engage with the policymakers in Washington, DC, it’s incumbent upon all AOPA members to continue to become more fully and publicly

engaged. This year AOPA has continued to remain vigi-lant on the battle over the draft lower limb draft LCD of 2015, the threat of competitive bidding, the implemen-tation of Prior Authorization, and we have an on-again, off-again situation with RAC audits.

ASSEMBLY NEWS: When we spoke last year, the LCD issue was emerging and you emphasized the extent to which AOPA was pushing back, how did the strategy progress and where does it stand now?

DR. CAMPBELL: An official rescission of the LCD remains our goal. So as President of AOPA, I’ve worked alongside our Board, allies, and stakeholders to continue pushing back against the LCD. Early in 2016, AOPA joined other representatives of the O&P Alliance for a meeting with CMS officials to discuss the planned Pros-thetic LCD related Interagency Committee. O&P reps were informed that the participants in the Interagency Committee have been identified. They are expected to generate a consensus statement, likely to take about a year before it is complete, and that Consensus document is expected to be made available for public comment. A question was raised about whether the public would be allowed the access to see the comments on the LCD, but it appears that the information may only be made avail-able to the Interagency Committee, but not to the public. In response, AOPA and the O&P Alliance met again with

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EXHIBIT HALL CREDITSABC certified practitioners can earn (3) three CE credits for touring the Exhibit Hall and BOC certified practitioners can earn up to five (5) CE credits by completing the Exhibits Passbook or CE Credit Form. To receive credit, you must submit the completed Exhibits Passbook or an

application with the required documentation directly to your certifying board or drop off at the AOPA booth (#1615). Applications will be available at the ABC booth (#1529) and the BOC booth (#1808) located in the Exhibit Hall. You will also find the Exhibits Passbook and forms in your meeting attaché bag.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURSThursday, September 8 5:45 – 7:15 PM

Friday, September 9 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday, September 10 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

REGISTRATION HOURSAssembly registration will occur on Level 2 of the Hynes Convention Center just outside of the exhibit hall.

An auxiliary registration will be set up at the Sheraton Boston, Level 3, on Thursday, September 8 for those who are pre-registered and attending the morning workshops.

Badges and registration materials will be available for pick up during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, September 7 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, September 8 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Friday, September 9 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 10 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, September 11 7:00 AM – Noon

James Campbell, PhD, CO, FAAOP

Successfully Navigating the Changing Healthcare Environment: AOPA President James Campbell, Ph.D., CO, FAAOP

NewsAOPA National Assembly

Download the 2016 National Assembly Mobile App by scanning the QR Code or for more information, see page 6 of the Program.

James Campbell, PhD, CO, FAAOP, has served as

President of AOPA since December 1, 2015. One

year after discussing his expectations for 2016, Dr.

Campbell sat down again with the Assembly News

to reflect on the accomplishments of his tenure.

ExpoDaySATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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Please Note: The data collected from the Exhibit Space Application and Contract will be printed in the Final Program. It is the responsibility of the exhibiting company to notify show management of any changes that impact the accuracy of this information.

Contact Information Tradeshow Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________

Final Program Information (Company Name and Information as it will appear in the Final Program)

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Street: __________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State/Province: ______ Country: _________Postal Code:______________

Telephone: _________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________

Twitter:_____________________________________Web site: _____________________________________

Corporate E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________

Please refer to the Product Category Listing and enter up to six category numbers which best describe the types of items offered by your company. Your company will be indexed by these categories in the Final Program.

1. __________________________ 2. __________________________3. _____________________________

4. _________________________ 5. __________________________6. _____________________________

For AOPA Use OnlyDate Received: _________________________ Check #/CC Ref: _________________________________ # Units: _________________________________________

Company Number: ______________________ Deposit Received: ________________________________ Booth Assigned: __________________________________

Updated September 2016. Previous versions invalid.

QUESTIONS?Call AOPA Headquarters at 571/431-0852, or E-mail assembly@AOPAnet.org; 330 John Carlyle St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; Fax 571/431-0899.

Important Instructions1. Please type the Exhibit Space Application and Contract and complete the entire form.2. Make a copy of both sides of the Exhibit Space Application and Contract for your records.3. Mail original contract with payment to: AOPA, 330 John Carlyle St., Ste 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, or fax with credit card payment to: 571/431-0899.

Space AssignmentExhibit space preferred: (circle one)

corner premium linear island

perimeter peninsula standard

Our booth preferences are:

1st: __________________________

2nd: _________________________

3rd: __________________________

4th: _________________________

Space Requirements

Member: $2,950/unit

Non Member: $7,500/unit

Exhibit space will be sold in units of 10’x 10’. Corner Premium Booths: $100 each exposed corner.

Desired exhibit size:________ unit(s).

The total cost of exhibit space is computed as follows:

_____X _______(+____)=________Unit Qty. Rate Corner Premium TOTAL

What if you had a chance to reach 15,000 O&P buyers who have an interest in

your products with product and reimbursement info, a link to your website as well as to your ordering information to convert their interest into sales? Would that be worth $1,000 per year? You can get it via an enhanced listing on AOPA’s LCodeSearch.com. Check it out and let us help you expand your market by connecting to “ready to buy” O&P customers:

Optional Enhanced Listing: $1,000

TOTAL: $ _____________________

Photography/Video Notice: AOPA may take photographs and/or video during the event for various marketing purposes. By attending this event, you consent to your image being captured and used.

Check this box to confirm you have read and accept these terms and conditions.

PaymentA minimum 50% deposit of total space cost is due if submitted by December 30, 2016. Payment in full must accompany applications submitted after December 31, 2016. If deposit was made, all balances must be paid in full by April 10, 2017.

Check enclosed in the amount of $ _____________________. Please make checks payable to AOPA.

Please charge $ _____________________to (circle one): e d iCard Number:______________________________________CVV#:__________Exp. Date: ________________

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Acceptance and Billing Contract for ExhibitorThe American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is hereby authorized to reserve space for my company at the AOPA National Assembly. The Show will be held September 6-9, 2017, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. If our preferred space is not available, we will accept AOPA assignment as close to our choice as possible. I/We have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions outlined in this document and agree to abide by all requirements restrictions, and obligations outlined in the Contract Terms and Conditions (see reverse side). Acceptance of this Application by AOPA constitutes a contract.

Print Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Title ____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature:______________________________________________________Date: _____________________

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AOPA 2017 2ND WORLD CONGRESS

EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION & CONTRACT SEPT. 6-9, 2017 • MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AOPA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE The 2017 AOPA National Assembly is sponsored by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, hereinafter referred to as AOPA. These contract terms and conditions have been established for the mutual benefit and protection of exhibitors, attendees, and AOPA with such additions or changes as may be made in the Exhibitor Service Kit, Exhibitor News, or other communications being an integral part of the contract to which the exhibitor agrees.

The AOPA exhibit floor is not a venue for pursuing commercial disagreements, litigation or hostilities of any type between competing companies. To try to protect each company’s contractual right to exhibit at the AOPA meeting, the following rule applies for the benefit of all exhibitors. Exhibitors acknowledge that during the 2017 AOPA National Assembly they will refrain from initiating, instigating or precipitating any legal or regulatory intervention, including self-help, for any purpose other than the health, safety, and physical well-being of persons at the meeting. Exhibitors acknowledge that if they prompt

any intervention of legal/regulatory authorities/personnel relating to competitive disagreements, it is reasonable to expect that such action will cause embarrassment, emotional distress, damages to the good name of AOPA, and of companies that exhibit at this meeting. It will also constitute direct interference with the contractual relationship between AOPA and its exhibitors, as well as between AOPA and the exhibit facility. Violators may, in the sole discretion of AOPA, be assessed an immediate disruption fee by AOPA equal to 20 times the amount of the booth rental fee the company has paid, payable to AOPA, and violators further acknowledge that they may also be subject to claims for damages, above and beyond this ‘disruption fee’ from AOPA, or other exhibitors for behavior that violates these rules, and further agree to indemnify and hold AOPA harmless for and against any damages that might be assessed against AOPA as a result of such an incident. Violators may also be removed from the meeting and barred from exhibiting or participating at any future AOPA event for a period of years, or even permanently.

1. Payments. Applications submitted on or before Dec. 30, 2016 must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 50 percent of total space rental charge. Applications submitted after Dec. 30, 2016 must be accompanied by payment in full of the space rental charge. All booths must be paid in full by April 10, 2017.

2. Cancellation of Contract. In the event an Exhibitor must cancel his request for exhibit space, the rental fee paid will be refunded in full (less a 10% processing fee) if the notice of cancellation is received by AOPA in writing prior to April 10, 2017. No refunds will be made after April 10, 2017 even if space is resold and the exhibitor is responsible for the total balance of the space rental charge as outlined in the above payment schedule. In addition, the right to use the complimentary exhibitor registrations granted by this contract will be left to the discretion of AOPA. AOPA reserves the right to terminate this contract immediately, and to withhold from the exhibitor possession of the exhibit space and all space rental fees paid if, (a) the exhibitor fails to pay all space rental charges by April 10, 2017 or (b) the exhibitor fails to perform any material terms or conditions of the contract or refuses to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

3. Failure to Hold Exposition. In the event that the AOPA National Assembly is cancelled because of reasons beyond the control of AOPA, space rental fees or deposits already made will be returned to exhibitors on a prorated basis after all related show expenses incurred by AOPA through the date of cancellation have been met plus an administrative fee and overhead expenses. However, exhibitors will not be reimbursed if the exposition is canceled, postponed, curtailed or abandoned due to act of war, act of terrorism, an act of God, insurrection, radioactive contamination, pollution, and contamination. This non-reimbursement clause is due to exclusions in coverage in AOPA’s Show Cancellation Insurance.

4. Force Majeure. In the event Mandalay Bay (MB) or any part of the exhibit area thereof is unavailable whether for the entire event or a portion of the event as a result of fire, flood, tempest, or any other such cause or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, acts of terrorism, strike, lockout, labor dispute, riot, or any other cause or agency over which AOPA has no control, or should AOPA decide that because of any such cause it is necessary to cancel, postpone, or re-site the Assembly, or reduce the installation time, exhibit time, or move-out time, AOPA shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the exhibitor in respect to any damage or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result thereof.

5. Exhibit Space Assignment. Previous year’s exhibitors are given a 30 day priority period to sign up for their preferred booth. After 30 days sales are open to all prospective exhibitors. Should any exhibitors request the same space at the same time, AOPA reserves the right to make the final determination using membership and previous exhibiting history. AOPA reserves the right to make final determination of all space assignments in the best interest of the exposition.

6. Relocation of Exhibit Space. AOPA may alter the location of exhibit spaces, at its sole discretion, in the best interest of the exposition.

7. Subletting of Exhibit Space. Exhibitors may not assign, sublet, or share their exhibit space with another business or firm. Only the name of the contracting exhibiting company will be listed in official show publications and promotions. However if a group of exhibitors are interested in organizing a pavilion this is permissible, with pre-approval. All exhibiting companies are required to complete and submit a contract to AOPA and are required to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. Liability. Although security service will be furnished by AOPA, neither AOPA nor MB can or will be responsible for damage to, loss, or theft of property belonging to or injury to any exhibitor, his agent, employees, business invitees, visitors, or guests. Each exhibitor is expected to carry his own appropriate insurance. The exhibitor shall protect, save, and hold AOPA and MB forever harmless for any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance, whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitor or those holding under the exhibitor, except for any of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities, as well as to strictly comply with the applicable terms and conditions contained in the agreement between MB and AOPA regarding the exposition premises; and further, the exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless AOPA and MB against and from any and all losses, costs (including attorney’s fees), damage, liability, or expense arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrence to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arises from or out of or by of said exhibitors occupancy and use of the hotel premises or a part thereof, except for those matters directly caused by the sole negligence of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities.

9. Exhibitor Insurance. All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to and from or within the confines of the exhibit area. AOPA and MB do not maintain insurance covering exhibitor’s property. Exhibitor shall carry Comprehensive General Liability coverage including premises, operations, and contractual liability coverage of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury Liability and $500,000 for Property Damage Liability. Exhibitor shall also carry Worker’s Compensation insurance in full compliance with all federal and state laws and covering all of exhibitor’s employees engaged in performance of any work for exhibitor with the following coverage: $100,000 for each accident for bodily injury; $100,000 for each employee for the bodily injury by disease; with a $500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease. Exhibitor shall deliver to AOPA, upon request, certificates evidencing such coverage, naming AOPA as a co-insured (or additional insured) and providing that each policy of insurance required to be maintained contains a clause requiring a 30-day pre-cancellation notice to the insured and the co-insured (or additional insured).

10. Disability Provisions. Exhibitor represents and warrants (i) that its exhibit will be accessible to the full extent required by law; (ii) that its exhibit will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with any regulations implemented by that Act; and (iii) that it shall indemnify and hold AOPA harmless from and against any and all claims and expenses, including attorney fees and litigation expenses, that may be incurred by or asserted against AOPA, its officers, directors, agents, or employees on the basis of the exhibitor’s breach of this paragraph or non-compliance with any of the provisions of the ADA.

11. Damage to Property. The exhibitor is liable for damage caused to any building floors, carpeting, walls, columns, standard booth equipment, or to the other exhibitor’s property. The exhibitor may not mar, track, make holes, and apply paint, lacquer, adhesives, or other coating to building columns, carpeting, and floors to standard booth equipment.

12. Union Labor. Exhibitors shall be bound by all contracts in effect between service contractors, MB and labor organizers.

13. Exhibits. Minimum space is 10’x10’; booth standard backgrounds are eight feet in height, except where noted on the floor plans, and divider rails are three feet in height. In any portion of the booth beyond five feet from the rear background of the booth, all parts of the exhibit shall be placed not to exceed a height of 48 inches from the building

floor. In the area five feet forward from the rear background of each booth, display materials may be placed up to a height not exceeding the official height limitations. Any deviation must be submitted in writing to AOPA for prior approval. All demonstrations and exhibits must be confined to the exhibit booths responsible for such demonstration or exhibits. All unfinished surfaces must be finished or masked to the satisfaction of AOPA to amend or modify the physical configuration of exhibit booths and all rules pertaining hereto.

14. Booths and Equipment. The booth price shall include back wall, booth divider, and one company name sign. All other furnishings, carpeting, equipment, services, etc., required by each exhibitor shall be at his/her own expense and responsibility, and may be ordered through the official Exhibit Service Contractor.

15. Delivery and Removal During Show. Under no circumstances will the delivery or removal of any portion of an exhibit be permitted during the exposition without written permission from AOPA. All arrangements for delivery, during non-show hours, of supplies, such as flexible materials, cartons, and products to be packaged must be made with AOPA. No deliveries may be made during show hours. Portfolios, briefcases and packages will be subject to inspection by security.

16. Conflicting Events During Show Hours. The exhibitor shall not extend invitations, call meetings, hold hospitality events, or otherwise encourage absence of visitors/attendees from the exhibit hall and meeting rooms during official show hours or educational programs.

17. Dismantling. Exhibitor’s displays shall not be dismantled or packed in preparation for removal prior to the official closing time of Noon, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational during the entire exposition. The dismantling of displays begins at Noon, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The deadline for removal of all displays is 11:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. At that time, all exhibitor displays or materials left in the booths without instructions will be discarded. Any exhibitor dismantling prior to the official closing time will be fined $500.

18. Badges. Badges will be required for entry into the exhibit hall at all times. Badges are not transferable and will be confiscated if worn by other than the person to whom it was issued. The clear view of the official AOPA National Assembly badge shall not be obstructed. Therefore, business cards or any other materials are not to be used in badge holders.

19. Character of Exhibits. The general rule of the exhibit floor is to be a good neighbor. No exhibits will be permitted which interfere with the use of other exhibits or impede access to them or impede the free use of the aisle. Booth personnel, including demonstrators, are required to confine their activities within the exhibitor’s booth space. Apart from the specific display space for which an exhibiting company has contracted with AOPA, no part of MB and its grounds may be used by any organization other than AOPA for display purposes of any kind or nature. Within the hotel property, exhibitor brand or company logos, signs, and trademark displays will be limited to the official exhibit area only.

A. Soliciting. No exhibitor may call or invite a visitor out of one exhibit and into their own. Exhibitors must remain within their own exhibit space in demonstrating products, distributing literature, product samples, or other materials; other areas of MB or the aisles may not be used for this purpose.

B. Attire. Representatives should be conservatively attired to maintain the professional and businesslike climate of the exposition.

C. Sound. Video presentations relating to exhibitors’ equipment will be permitted, provided projection equipment and screen are located in the rear one-third of the booth, and all viewers must stand or sit within the booth. Sound movies will be permitted only if the sound is not audible in the aisle or neighboring booths. Sound systems will be permitted if tuned to a conversational level and if not objectionable to neighboring exhibitors.

D. Lighting. In the best interest of the exposition, AOPA reserves the right to restrict the use of glaring lights or objectionable light effects.

E. Booth Exteriors. The exterior of any display cabinet or structure facing a side aisle, or adjacent exhibitor’s booth must be suitably decorated at exhibitor’s expense.

F. Noise and Odors. In fairness to all exhibitors, no noisy or obstructive activity will be permitted during show hours, nor will noisily operating displays, nor exhibits producing objectionable odors be allowed.

20. Display Heights. Display materials including show case displays or storage cabinets, electrical fixtures, wire, conduits, etc. must adhere to the Exhibit Construction Guidelines outlined in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

21. Safety Regulations. Fire regulations require that all display materials be fire resistant or treated with a flame-retardant solution to meet requirements of the standard flame test as provided by MB for fire prevention. Electrical signs and equipment must be wired to meet the specifications of Underwriters Laboratories. No storage of any kind is allowed behind the back drapes or in the exhibit space. All cartons, crates, containers, and packaging materials may not be stored within the exhibit space. All aisles, corridors, exit areas, and exit stairways must be maintained at all times that the exposition is open. No obstruction such as chairs, tables, displays, or other materials will be allowed to protrude into the aisles. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety while participating in this exposition. Compliance with such laws is mandatory for all exhibitors and the sole responsibility is that of the exhibitor.

22. Photography and Sketching. Cameras may be carried in the exhibit area, but under no circumstances may photographs or drawings be made without the expressed authority of the exhibitor concerned in each case.

23. Complaints. Complaints of any violation of the Contract Terms and Conditions or exhibit construction guidelines are to be made promptly to AOPA, and exhibitors and their personnel agree to abide by the decision of AOPA.

24. Amendment Rules. AOPA reserves the right to make changes, amendments, and additions to these rules at any time and all changes, amendments, and additions to be made shall be binding on the exhibitor with the provision that all exhibitors will be advised of any such changes. Any matters not specifically covered herein are subject to decision by AOPA.

25. Laws Applicable. The exhibitor agrees to abide by both the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of MB, Las Vegas, and the State of Nevada.

26. Children. Exhibitor’s use of children under the age of 16 as models or for other legitimate business purpose must be approved in advance by AOPA. Appropriate supervision must be provided at all times and the exhibitor must certify compliance with the Child Labor Act.

Updated September 2016. Previous versions invalid.

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Exhibitor Product Category List2017 AOPA World CongressSeptember 8-11, 2017, Las Vegas, NV

Lab & Clinic Supply Items1000 Lab & Clinic Supply Items

1010 Adhesives

1020 Casting & Impression Supplies

1030 Exam Supplies

1040 Finishing

1050 Lamination Supplies

1060 Leather

1070 Misc. Fabrication Materials & Supplies

1080 Plastics

1090 Roll Goods: Webbing, Tubing, etc.

1100 Sheet Goods: Foams, Crepes, etc.

Lab Equipment 2000 Lab Equipment

2010 Fixtures & Furniture

2020 Hand & Bench Tools

2030 Ovens

2040 Patient Measuring Devices

2050 Sanding & Finishing

2060 Sewing Equipment

2070 Vacuum Equipment

2080 CAD/CAM

O&P Service Providers3000 O&P Service Providers

3010 Buying Groups

3020 Computer & Software Systems

3030 Insurance

3040 O&P Consulting

3050 O&P Publications

3060 Broad Line O&P Distributors

3070 Specialty O&P Distributors

Orthotics4000 Orthotic

4010 Cervical Orthoses

4060 Halo System

4070 Hip Orthoses

4080 Knee Orthoses

4090 Orthotic Components

4100 Orthotic Components: Joints

4110 Pediatric Orthoses

4120 Specialty Products

4130 Spinal Orthoses

4160 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Cervical

4170 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Compression Products

4180 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Lower Limb

4190 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Orthotic Socks

4200 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Spinal

4210 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Upper Limb

4220 Upper Limb Orthoses

Pedorthics4500 Pedorthics

4510 Foot Care: Extra-Depth Footwear

4520 Foot Care: Insoles

4530 Foot Care: Custom Footwear

4540 Foot Care: Other Foot Care

Prosthetics5000 Prosthetic

5010 Aesthetic Prostheses Equipment & Materials

5020 Electronic Components: Lower Limb

5030 Electronic Components: Upper Limb

5040 Elevated Vacuum Socket Volume Management

5050 Feet

5060 Lower Limb Endoskeletal Components

5070 Liners

5080 Mastectomy

5090 Pediatric Prostheses

5100 Post-Operative Prostheses

5110 Protective Skin Covering

5120 Shrinkers

5130 Socks

5140 Specialty Products: Ferrier Coupling, etc.

5150 Suspension Products & Systems

5160 Upper Limb Components

Miscellaneous6030 Patient Aids

6040 Patient Supply Items

6050 Seating Systems

Central Fabrication7000 Orthotics: Lower Limb

7010 Orthotics: Spinal

7020 Orthotics: Cranial

7030 Prosthetics: Lower Limb

7040 Prosthetics: Upper Limb

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American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association

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