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www.tesolconvention.org

EXHIBIT. ADVERTISE. SPONSOR.

25–28 MARCH 2015 • EXPO: 26–28 MARCH • TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

www.tesolconvention.org

2 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO PROSPECTUS

ABOUT TESOLFounded in 1966, TESOL International Association is a professional community of educators, researchers, administrators, and students committed to advancing excellence in English language teaching for speakers of other languages worldwide. With more than 13,000 members representing 170 countries, TESOL fosters the exchange of ideas, research, and peer-to-peer knowledge, and provides expertise, resources, and a powerful voice on issues affecting the profession. Through professional development programs, its international convention, worldwide affiliates, special interest groups, and publications, TESOL engages tens of thousands of professionals to collaborate globally and create a world of opportunity for millions of people of all ages who want to learn English.

The annual international convention, the largest gathering of ESOL professionals in the world, offers professional development opportunities to English language teachers at all levels from around the world through the exchange of ideas and practices in interactive sessions featuring TESOL’s global perspective. Participants integrate knowledge of current trends in the field while developing a professional network.

3For specific information, please call +1 703.518.2538, email [email protected] or visit www.tesolconvention.org

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS◆◆ Meet face-to-face with national and

international key decision makers and potential buyers from the English language teaching field

◆◆ Network, recruit, and build relationships with current and future customers

◆◆ Showcase your products and services to the right audience

◆◆ Position your brand and company at the most attended event in the industry

TESOL’s International Convention & English Language Expo, the largest event of its kind, is the perfect venue to showcase your latest products, publications, software, and teaching tools to more than 6,500 international TESOL professionals in the field of English speakers of other languages (ESOL). Gain added exposure and stand out from competitors by combining TESOL’s advertising, sponsorship, and exhibiting opportunities and reach leaders in the profession—program directors, ESL/EFL instructors and educators, and the most influential people throughout the field.

To ensure your success and increase your bottom line, we have created a dynamic exhibit hall, and an array of highly effective advertising and brand-building opportunities to ensure maximum visibility. You are invited to be part of the most highly regarded and attended meeting of the year.

More than 125 companies exhibit with TESOL each year. Shouldn’t YOU be there too?

25–28 MARCH 2015 • EXPO: 26–28 MARCH • TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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4 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO PROSPECTUS

EXHIBIT FLOOR PLANMETRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE • SOUTH BUILDING

EXHIBIT HALLS D & E • 25–28 MARCH 2015

5For specific information, please call +1 703.518.2538, email [email protected] or visit www.tesolconvention.org

EXHIBIT BOOTH PRICING

10’ X 10’ BOOTHS THROUGH 31 DEC. 2014

AFTER 31 DEC. 2014

10’ x 10’ Standard $2,000 $2,200

10’ x 10’ Premium $2,300 $2,500

10’ x 20’ Mini-Island $4,500 $5,000

20’ x 20’ Island $9,000 $10,000

10’ x10’ booths can be combined to create large, inline spaces. For pricing on island booths larger than 20’ x 20’ or to add additional booths to your package, contact TESOL, at +1 703.518.2538 or [email protected].

NOTE: For an interactive floor plan, including information on premium and standard booth locations, see the floor plan on the TESOL Convention 2015 Web site: www.tesolconvention.org

Booth Price Includes:◆■ Two (2) 3’ side drapes and one (1) 8’ back drape with a

company sign (Note: island spaces do not include drapes)

◆■ Two (2) full convention registrations with convention bags and program books

◆■ Four (4) company Expo Passes, good for Exhibit Hall only

◆■ One (1) exhibitor session per 10’ x 10’, up to 6 sessions

◆■ Additional convention registrations are available at a discount, up to 10

EXHIBITOR SESSIONSFor each 10’ x 10’ booth reserved with 50% deposit by 1 October 2014, exhibitors have the opportunity to submit a 45-minute Exhibitor session. Exhibitors must submit their session(s) into Précis through the Exhibitor Service Center at www.tesolconvention.org no later than midnight 1 October 2014. Exhibitors are entitled to one (1) exhibitor session per booth purchased, not to exceed six (6) sessions total.

Additional exhibitor sessions are available for purchase.

ADDITIONAL EXPO PASSES◆■ Full Registration $155◆■ Exhibit Hall Only $70

(intended for booth personnel who work the duration of the event)

EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

Set Up

Tuesday, 24 March 10 am–8 pm (LARGE BOOTHS ONLY)

Wednesday, 25 March 8 am–8 pm*Thursday, 26 March 7 am–8:30 am

Exhibitor Hours

Thursday, 26 March 8:30 am–5:30 pmFriday, 27 March 8:30 am–5:30 pmSaturday, 28 March 8:30 am–2 pm

Tear Down

Saturday, 28 March 2 pm–10 pm

*The contracting Exhibitor will forfeit any space not occupied by 8 pm on 25 March 2015, and such space may be sold or reassigned by TESOL without refund of rental fees. Booths cannot be assembled until full payment is received.

IMPORTANT: About Tear Down

The English Language Expo is open until 2:00 pm on Saturday 28 March. As an exhibitor, you agree not to tear down your booth prior to that time. Attendees expect to see a complete exhibit hall at all times. Any exhibitor who chooses to dismantle outside of the dedicated tear down times will, at a minimum, lose all accumulated priority points and will have to sign up after the priority point sign-up process is completed for the following year. Please plan your travel and staffing accordingly.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS◆■ Booth Furniture Package:

One (1) 6’ table, two (2) chairs, one (1) trash can, one (1) 10’ x 10’ carpet $225

◆■ Enhanced listing on Virtual Expo $500

6 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO PROSPECTUS

ATTENDEE PROFILE

Registered Attendees by Area of Practice

of attendees recommend,

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The average cost to exhibit per attendee

 ESL/EFL Instructor 25.70% ESL/EFL Educator 9.78%  ESL/EFL Educator with some

Mainstream Instruction 2.74%

  Mainstream with some ESL/EFL Instruction 1.85%

 Mainstream Educator 1.39% Applied Linguistics 3.79% Bilingual Educator 1.71% TEFL/TESL Instructor 2.41% TEFL/TESL Educator 4.87% Other 45.77%

 Japan Brazil

 Peru Saudi Arabia

 United Kingdom China

 Thailand South Korea

 Turkey Morocco

Registered Attendees by Area of Work

 4-year College 17% Graduate/Postgraduate 11% Adult Education Program 9% 2-year/Community College 7% Secondary School 6% Elementary School 6% Middle School 5% TESL/TEFL Certificate Program 4% Pre-K 2% Business/Corporate 3% Nonprofit 3% Religious Institution < 1% Other 27%

Attendees Come From 120 Countries

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More than 37% of surveyed exhibitors generated

41+ sales leads at the 2014 expo! Don’t miss the opportunity

to meet with potential customers in Toronto.

7For specific information, please call +1 703.518.2538, email [email protected] or visit www.tesolconvention.org

ADVERTISING & MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

CONVENTION WEBSITEReach the TESOL community before you arrive in Toronto! You can choose which pages to advertise on and for how long.

VERTICAL BANNER

3 Months $4,000 Convention Homepage

3 Months $3,000 Education Main Page

3 Months $4,000 Registration Page

3 Months $3,000 Hotel and Travel Page

CONVENTION MOBILE APPInstantly increase brand awareness and drive more traffic to your booth with an enhanced floor plan listing in the TESOL 2015 mobile app. In 2014, more than 2,000 individuals downloaded the app, available in both iOS and Android compatible formats.

With an enhanced listing, you can:

◆■ Upload your corporate logo◆■ Link directly to your website◆■ Include a company brochure◆■ Announce any special events◆■ List specialties, products, and services

MOBILE APP LISTING $500

CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK Increase your visibility at the TESOL 2015 Convention with a premium advertising position in the Convention Program Book! Attendees, presenters, and exhibitors use the printed Convention Program Book throughout the convention to navigate the exhibit floor, plan what sessions to attend, and locate other activities of interest. Most keep the book for future reference.

* Reserve a program book ad at the time of booth rental and receive 15% off the ad list price

FRONT MATTER AND COVER ADS

Half-page, black/white $1,250

Full-page, black/white $1,750

Cover 3, full-color $3,000

Cover 2, full-color $4,000

Cover 4, full-color $5,000

GENERAL ADVERTISER SECTION

Quarter-page black/white $800

Half-page black/white $975

Full-page black/white $1,250

The ad specifications will be sent upon purchase.

MAILING LIST RENTALExhibitors and TESOL Alliance Partners may market their products and services by direct mail or electronic mail to attendees before or after the meeting.

EMAIL PRICES starting at US$750

POSTAL MAILING PRICES starting at US$150

To rent the TESOL International Convention mailing list, please contact MGI Lists at 800.899.4420, ext. 325, or +1 703.739.1000, or by email at [email protected].

8 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO PROSPECTUS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become an Alliance PartnerEngage Your Audience On‑Site and Year Round!

◆◆ Sponsorship of Online Technologies and PlatformsSponsor a Convention app or the live-streaming of a keynote speaker to support great content and interactive learning at the same time with a sponsorship of the keynote streaming platform, the session & map app, or the polling & evaluation app. On-Site and Year Round!

◆◆ Key Content SponsorshipsConnect with your audience with a sponsorship of K-12 Dream Day, Adult Education Day, the Classroom of the Future, an invited speaker, or the Electronic Village.

◆◆ Celebrations and LuncheonsParties available to sponsor and promote your brand include luncheons and receptions for key audiences (the TESOL President’s Reception, the TESOL Leadership Luncheon, Graduate Student & Doctoral Forums, First-Timers & New Members Reception, and Teas with Distinguished TESOLers.)

◆◆ Value‑Added Convention Spaces and Other OpportunitiesContact TESOL for information on these special opportunities.

TESOL provides organizations, suppliers, and vendors in the field opportunities to gain access to TESOL members and decision makers as an Event Partner during the International Convention. In addition to the Convention packages listed here, TESOL offers year-round Alliance Partnerships that include programming for members online and in-person.

BENEFITSA TESOL International Convention event partnership can help you meet your goals in support of:

◆■ The launch of a new product and service◆■ Positioning as a leader in a subject specialty◆■ Recruitment of dedicated ESOL educators◆■ Degree and certificate program

student recruitment◆■ Expansion into, or targeting of,

specific geographic markets◆■ Executive and content expert visibility

Benefits of being a convention Event Partner include promotion and visibility before, during and after the International Convention. From $25,000 lead sponsorships to $5,000 event partnerships, all of our partners are thanked and promoted online and in-person to maximize your visibility. Some options for your tailored convention partnership include:

◆■ Introducing a keynote speaker;◆■ Logo on print materials sent to members◆■ Logo and links on electronic

communications about convention;◆■ Social media shout-outs on Twitter and Facebook;◆■ On-site signage throughout the event;◆■ Thanks on TESOL’s Convention

and main websites; and◆■ Convention registrations for you

and your colleagues.

In addition to these Convention partnership benefits, TESOL offers unique ways to connect with TESOL International Convention attendees and we welcome conversations about customized sponsorship opportunities. All of the partnerships below include enhanced on-site signage, logos and links on the TESOL Convention website, and logo thanks in the program book. Additional unique benefits are available for each of these opportunities; please contact Barry Pilson, Director of Marketing & Membership at [email protected] or +1 703.518.2512 for details.

9For specific information, please call +1 703.518.2538, email [email protected] or visit www.tesolconvention.org

EXPAND YOUR REACH

Secure your recruitment space at the Job MarketPlace and get a free job description to be posted on TESOL’s online Career Center http://careers.tesol.org/

Job MarketPlace job descriptions are differentiated from non-Job MarketPlace descriptions by a signifying logo. Additional job descriptions may be purchased for a fee of $185.

◆■ 10’ x 10’ private hard-walled interview booth, two recruiter badges US$2250

◆■ Premium includes a 10’ x 10’ space in the Exhibit Hall US$2950

Rates increase on 1 January 2015.

Job MarketPlace

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE 222 BREMNER BOULEVARD • TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Registration and hotel reservations open 1 September 2014. Complete information can be found on the convention website at

www.tesolconvention.org

25–28 MARCH 2015 • EXPO: 26–28 MARCH • TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

10 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO PROSPECTUS

EXHIBITOR TO‑DO LIST

DATES TO REMEMBER

1 July – 1 October 2014 Submit proposals for Exhibitor sessions

1 September 2014 Register convention booth staff and reserve hotel rooms

1 October 2014 11:59 pm EST Deadline for submitting Exhibitor session proposals to Précis

18 November 2014 Show Decorator kit available on the TESOL Exhibitor Web page

31 December 2014 Last day to cancel booth reservation (to TESOL via email or mail). No refunds will be given after 11:59 pm, EST.

13 January 2015 Deadline to reserve ad space in the Convention Program Book

24 January 2015 Deadline to send ad copy for Convention Program Book

19 February 2015 Advance shipping date, shipments may begin arriving at decorator (GES) warehouse

2 March 2015 Last day to order booth equipment and services from decorator (GES) at Early Bird rate

14 March 2015 Deadline to pre-register booth staff by fax. (After this date, booth staff must register online or on-site).

19 March 2015 Deadline for advance shipping to warehouse without surcharges

24 March 2015 Direct shipping to the Convention Center

24 March 2015 Large-booth exhibitors (600 sq ft or larger) set up, 10 am–8 pm

25 March 2015 All exhibitors set up 8 am–8 pm

Thursday, 26 March 2015 Exhibit Hall open 8:30 am–5:30 pm

Friday, 27 March 2015 Exhibit Hall open 8:30 am–5:30 pm

Saturday, 28 March 2015 Exhibit Hall open 8:30 am–2 pm

Saturday, 28 March 2015 Exhibitors tear down, 2–10 pm

11For specific information, please call +1 703.518.2538, email [email protected] or visit www.tesolconvention.org

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE 2015 TESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPOTHIS CONTRACT is made between TESOL International Association (hereafter, “TESOL”) and the Exhibitor (hereafter, the “Exhibitor”) for lease of certain exhibit space, to be assigned by TESOL, during the 2015 TESOL English Language Expo at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (Hereafter, the exposition shall be referred to as the “Exhibit,” and Metro Toronto Convention Centre shall be referred to as the “Exhibit Facility.”) This Contract shall be in effect upon its execution by TESOL. IN CONSIDERATION OF the fees paid by Exhibitor for lease of space and the lease of such space by TESOL, the parties agree to the following terms and conditions of this Contract:

Contract for Space This Contract for Exhibit space and a non‑refundable 50% deposit of the total cost constitutes a Contract for the right to use the space. The balance is due no later than 31 December 2014. All balance due payments received after this date will be charged the listed rate after 31 December. Full payment is required for Contracts received after 31 December 2014. This Contract constitutes rental of booth space ONLY and does not include carpeting, other furnishings, electricity, internet, or booth cleaning.

Booth Assignments Assignment of space will be made through the priority point system. After that process is complete, assignment will be based on a first come, first served basis. No Contract will be processed without a deposit. If none of the Exhibitor’s choices are available, space most similar to the 1st choice in location, price, and competitive situation will be assigned. Cross‑aisle booth space will not be allowed on Exhibit floor. Island configurations can be reserved throughout the Exhibit floor upon approval from TESOL (see “Booth Design and Configuration”). Booths assigned by contractual agreement cannot be altered once finalized. TESOL reserves the right, if necessary; to alter the Exhibit hall layout in such a way that it does not alter the essence or intentions outlined in existing Contracts.

Exhibitor Badges (NEW)The Exhibitor is eligible to receive two (2) Full Registration badges and four (4) Exhibit Hall Only badges per contracted 10' x 10' booth space. Each Full Registration will receive one (1) TESOL Convention Program Book. Any additional badges must be purchased at the rate of $155 per Full Registration and $70 per Exhibit Hall Only badge, not to exceed ten (10) total badges. Exhibit Hall Only badges are intended for booth personnel who work the duration of the event.

Outstanding Balances Any Exhibitor showing unpaid balances at the time of set‑up will be denied space until such time as the amount due has been paid in full.

Set up of Booth Any space not occupied by 8 pm on Wednesday, 25 March 2015, will be forfeited by Exhibitor, and such space may be sold, reassigned, or used by TESOL without the Exhibitor receiving a refund or rental fees. Exhibitors are not permitted to set up or erect a display until the space rental is paid in full.

Dismantling of Booth Exhibitors may not pack or move any freight from the Exhibit Facility before the close of the Exhibit hours on Saturday, 28 March 2015. Any Exhibitor who chooses to dismantle outside of the dedicated teardown times will lose, at a minimum, all accumulated priority points (see “Booth Assignments”).

Booth Design and ConfigurationNo walls, partitions, decorations, or other obstructions may be erected that in any way interfere with the view of another Exhibitor. Exhibitors who wish to use any non‑standard booth equipment, signs, decorations, or arrangements of display materials that in any way conflict with the stated regulations must submit two copies of a detailed sketch or layout (including all dimensions) no later than 15 January 2015 for approval by TESOL’s Exhibits Manager ([email protected]).• Standard Exhibit Configurations (10' x 10',

10' x 20', and 20' x 20'): Exhibits must not be higher than 8' in the back and 4' on each side. Display fixtures over 4' high must be confined to the area of the Exhibit booth which is within 5' of the backline. Nothing over 4' high can be

within 5' of the aisle line (the front half of the booth). Hanging signs are not allowed above standard Exhibit booths.

• Island Exhibit Configurations: Exhibits must not be higher than 16' (subject to ceiling height). Island configurations and multi‑story exhibits must be pre‑approved by TESOL’s Expo Show Manager and the Exhibit Facility no later than 15 January 2015. Additionally, multi‑story exhibits must be approved by stamp or signature of a structural engineer indicating that the structure is properly engineered for the proposed use.

Staffing of Booth Exhibits must be open and staffed for business during published exhibition hours.

Exhibit Hall Hours• Thursday, 26 March 2015, 8:30 am–5:30 pm• Friday, 27 March 2015, 8:30 am–5:30 pm• Saturday, 28 March 2015, 8:30 am–2 pm

Cancellation/Refunds All notifications of cancellation must be made to TESOL in writing via email. For cancellations received through 31 December 2014, the 50% booth deposit will be forfeited and any remaining balance will be refunded. No refunds will be given on booth space canceled after 31 December 2014.

Cancellation by TESOLTESOL shall have no liability or obligation to the Exhibitor for any fees paid or for any damages, loss, or injury if the Exhibit space becomes unavailable or its use is diminished by reason of fire, act of God, riot, labor dispute, authority of law, or any other cause beyond the control of TESOL. Should any such event occur, TESOL may, in its sole discretion, refund a portion of the amount paid for the Exhibit space after deducting amounts necessary to cover TESOL’s expenses.

Liability(a) The Exhibitor shall be solely responsible

to third parties, including invitees and the public, for all claims, liabilities, actions, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of or relating to the Exhibitor’s participation in the Exhibit.

(b) The Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless TESOL, and the Exhibit Facility, their officers, directors, members, agents, employees, and sponsoring organizations, against any and all actions, suits, proceedings, damages, losses, costs, and expenses asserted, brought or claimed by third parties, arising out of the Exhibitor’s participation in the Exhibit. The Exhibitor agrees to pay any and all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees and litigation costs) incurred by TESOL, its officers, directors, members, employees, and agents, in defending or resolving such claims as may be asserted against them.

(c) TESOL shall not be responsible for any bodily injury or other damages or losses suffered by the Exhibitor, its employees, or agents or for loss or damage to property owned, leased, or used by Exhibitor, either while in transit to or from the Exhibit or while in the Exhibit Facility, from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitor agrees to safeguard its own Exhibit materials or goods from the time they are placed in the Exhibit Facility until they are removed.

(d) Exhibitor acknowledges that TESOL does not maintain insurance covering the Exhibitor, its agents, or its property, and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain liability, business interruption, property damage, and other insurance covering such losses or liability.

Customs Regulations and Customs BondsEquipment and Exhibits, in most cases, may be brought in free of duties and taxes, provided that a Customs Broker provides a bond to cover all imports to the Exhibit.

Exhibitors not using a Customs Broker may be required to post a deposit, or pay duties and taxes, with Canada Customs.

Exhibit Facility Regulations Refer to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre website at http://www.mtccc.com/exhibitors/services.aspx for more complete Exhibit Facility rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to adhere to all regulations set by both TESOL and the Exhibit Facility.

Special Regulations(a) Reassignment or subletting of all or any part

of booth space is prohibited. An Exhibitor may not assign, sublet, or apportion all or any part of the space contracted to him/her. Any materials other than those manufactured or distributed by the Exhibitor in the regular course of business may not be displayed by the Exhibitor or be allowed by the Exhibitor to be displayed by other persons or firms.

(b) Solicitation and distribution of printed advertising must be confined to booth space ONLY. Canvassing is prohibited. Aisles must be kept clear at all times.

(c) Operation of any objectionable sound device will not be allowed.

(d) Nothing shall be posted on or tacked, nailed, taped, screwed, or otherwise attached to columns, walls, floors, or other parts of the Exhibit Facility or furniture.

(e) Distribution of helium‑filled balloons or adhesive‑backed stickers or decals is prohibited.

(f) Food and beverage for distribution must be supplied and prepared by the Exhibit Facility Food Services Department.

(g) Exhibitor shall not sponsor functions during the Exhibit hours or in conflict with any officially programmed convention event without prior written approval.

(h) All materials used in the Exhibit Facility must be nonflammable or conform to fire regulations of the city of Toronto and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Good Taste TESOL reserves the right to reject, control, or remove Exhibitors that, in the opinion of TESOL, do not serve the TESOL Mission Statement, are objectionable, or detract from the dignity of the Exhibit.

Good Neighbor Policy Musical instruments, radios, projection machines, CD players, VCRs, televisions, noise‑creating devices, amplifying systems, or live entertainment shall be operated only at a level which will not interfere with other Exhibitors and MUST conform to the Exhibit Manager’s requirements.

Anti-Discrimination PolicyTESOL does not permit job advertisements that refer to the applicants’ race, sex, color, national origin (except with reference to visa policies), ethnicity, religion, native language or language background, medical or health condition (including HIV/AIDS status), gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Written Permission TESOL must receive, in writing, formal requests for live entertainment ([email protected]).TESOL will review the request and will notify the Exhibitor if the request has been granted. Failure to adhere to this rule will jeopardize space assignment and the right to exhibit at future TESOL Exhibitions.

Circulation and Solicitation Distribution of advertising material and souvenirs must be confined to the Exhibitor’s booth. Canvassing or distribution of advertising materials or souvenirs in any location other than the Exhibitor’s booth is prohibited.

Non-Official Contractors Exhibitors shall neither contract for nor use any services of non‑official contractors in connection with the Exhibit space without prior written approval of TESOL. If Exhibitor wishes to use non‑official contractor(s), Exhibitor shall make its written request to TESOL to use such contractor(s) at least 45 days prior to the opening date of the Exhibit ([email protected]). Such written request shall include the names of any persons or organizations (other than those designated as official contractors by TESOL) that Exhibitor proposes to use to perform services at the Exhibit. TESOL will promptly notify Exhibitor in writing of its approval or rejection of such selection(s). Non‑official contractors must abide by all rules of the Exhibit as set forth in this Contract. Exhibitors shall abide by all agreements made by, between, and among TESOL, the Exhibit Facility, and any unions or other labor groups having jurisdiction at the Exhibit. All work involved with setting up and dismantling exhibits must be performed by authorized personnel.

Compliance Exhibitor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the Exhibit Facility and also with any additional rules and regulations imposed by TESOL or by the Exhibit Facility.

Binding Effect This Contract as well as the Rules and Regulations shall be binding upon the Exhibitor and TESOL, as well as their officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns. If the Exhibitor fails to comply with the terms of this Contract or the Rules and Regulations, TESOL shall have full authority to enforce this Contract, and shall have the right to exclude the Exhibitor from the Exhibit, without refund and/or to refuse the Exhibitor admission to future Exhibitions.

Right to Remove the Exhibitor’s Property TESOL reserves the right to remove from the Exhibit Facility any or all of the property of the Exhibitor should the Exhibition be canceled or relocated or should the Exhibitor violate any of the conditions of the Exhibitor’s Contract. This right may be exercised without prior notice or hearing.

Patent, Copyright, or Trade Secret The Exhibitor agrees to hold TESOL, their officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless from all loss, cost claims, causes or action, obligations, suits, damages, liability expenses, and costs including attorney’s fees arising from or out of any violation or infringement (or claimed violation or infringement) by Exhibitor, Exhibitor’s agents, or employees of any patent copyright or trade secret rights or privileges.

Music, Photographs, and Other Copyrighted Materials Each Exhibitor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to use music, photographs, or other copyrighted material in Exhibit booths or displays. No Exhibitor will be permitted to play, broadcast, or perform music or use any other copyrighted material, such as photographs or other artistic works, without first presenting to TESOL ([email protected]) satisfactory proof that the Exhibitor has, or does not need, a license to use such music or copyrighted material. The Exhibitor agrees to hold TESOL, their officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from all loss, cost claims, causes or action, obligations, suits, damages, liability expenses, and costs including attorney’s fees arising from or out of any violation or infringement (or claimed violation or infringement) by Exhibitor, Exhibitor’s agents or employees of any patent copyright or trade secret rights or privileges.

AgreementThe Exhibitor has read, understood, and agreed to each of the terms and conditions set forth on of this Contract.

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EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015

Ice Cream Dessert BreakThis event continues to be a great success! Friday 27 March from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the exhibit hall only.

TESOL Daily Prize Drawings Continuing in 2015, TESOL will offer a prize to one lucky attendee each day. To enter, attendees must deposit a new ticket each day at TESOL Central. Entrants must also be present in the exhibit hall to win.

TESOL’s Classroom of the Future!TESOL’s Classroom of the Future had its debut at the 2014 TESOL International Convention in Portland, Oregon. This classroom will focus on three areas: technology, design, and pedagogy. Information about the 2015 Classroom will be available in August 2014. Contact Barry Pilson at [email protected] for more information.

Don’t miss these opportunities in Toronto in 2015!