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Intercontinental Dallas

Exhibitor Prospectus

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Exhibit with the Infusion Nurses Society in Dallas, TXJoin INS at the Intercontinental Dallas for the Fall National Academy of Infusion Therapy and One-Day Program, to be held November 2-4, 2012. The National Academy is INS’ midyear convention featuring advanced-level educational programs specifically designed for veterans of the infusion nursing specialty. National Academy exhibitors have access to 400-600 of the top infusion professionals. This is more than just a regional show!

Dallas photos courtesy of Dallas Visitor and Convention Bureau

Types of Products/Services DisplayedAntimicrobialComputer Hardware/SoftwareConsultingDialysis ProductsDistributorsDurable & Home Medical EquipmentEducation/TrainingInfusion Pumps/DevicesFlow Control DevicesHome Infusion ServicesInfection PreventionInfusion Medications & Solutions

Infusion SetsInfusion Site Prep/MaintenanceInjection ProductsInsuranceMarket ResearchMedical & Surgical SuppliesNeedleless DevicesNursing Apparel/AccessoriesNutritionPatient Safety ProductsPharmaceuticalsPharmacy Services

Professional Association/OrganizationPublicationsReimbursement ServicesSecurement/Stabilization DevicesSkin & Wound CareSpecimen Management ProductsStaffing/RecruitmentUltrasound DevicesVascular Access DevicesVascular Access SimulatorsVein Illumination Devices

Target AudienceNinety-eight percent of National Academy attendees are active INS members. Attendees are veterans in the infusion specialty who hold the CRNI® (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) credential, and work as the heads of infusion teams, administrators, nurse managers, and business owners. National Academy attendees work in all health care settings, including hospitals, home infusion, physician’s offices, ambulatory infusion centers, long-term care, pharmacies, and in academia.

LocationIntercontinental Dallas 15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, Texas 75001

Dedicated Exhibit HoursFriday, November 2, 2012 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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National Academy Attendees are Experienced Infusion Leaders

Highest Degree Held Doctorate 1% Master’s degree 10% Bachelor’s degree 49% Associate’s degree 27% Diploma 13%

Purchasing Power Directly purchase 5% Directly in�uence the purchase 12% Make product recommedations 32% Participate in evaluating products 31% Limited involvement in purchasing process 20%

Current Position Sta� nurse 25% Director/manager 26% Infusion team 16% Other 16% Education 7% Clinical nurse specialist 6% Consultant 4%

Area of SpecialtyInfusion therapyHome infusionOncologyMedical/surgicalOutpatientCritical careAdministration/managementOtherEducation/researchNeonatal/pediatricsEmergency departmentGeriatricsInfection prevention

53%42%22%

17%5%4%

3%

2%2%

21%8%

4%3%3%

2%1%1%1%1%1%1%

Practice SettingAcute care/hospitalHome infusionAmbulatory/outpatient infusion centerOtherPhysician’s o�ce/clinicIndependent consultantLong-term careIndustryHospiceAcademicPharmacy

INS Membership ProfileTotal Membership 7,050Members practicing nursing for 5+ years 95%Members practicing infusion therapy for 5+ years 85%

National Academy Attendee Profile (Based on data from the 2011 INS National Academy)Professional Attendance 417Attendees who hold the CRNI® credential 92% (384 attendees)

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Exhibit, Advertising, and Event Sponsorship InformationHeather Sampson, CMP Meetings Manager [email protected] (781) 440-9408, x344

Exhibit, Hotel, and Promotional Opportunities InformationMeghan Cavanaugh Meetings Coordinator [email protected] (781) 440-9408, x335

INS Meetings Department Contacts

Meeting LocationIntercontinental Dallas 15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, Texas 75001

Exhibit Fees10' x 10' – $1,50010' x 20' – $3,00010' x 30' – $4,500

Preliminary space assignments will not be reserved without a signed contract. Island booths cannot be canceled. A 50% deposit is due within 30 days of receipt of contract, or preliminary space assignments will be released. Space assignments are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the date the contract is received by INS.

The exhibit rental fee includes:

• 8'highbackwalland3'high sidewall/drape

• Companyidentificationsign

• Showdirectorylisting,includinga50-word product/service description

• OnlineboothlistinginourVirtualIndustrial Exhibition

The exhibit hall is fully carpeted.

Exhibitor Registration HoursRegistration hours are subject to change.

Friday, November 2, 2012 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Installation HoursInstallation of exhibits must be carried out within the following scheduled hours:

Friday, November 2, 2012 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exclusive Exhibit HoursFriday, November 2, 2012 3:30 – 5:30 pm*

Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

* Refreshments will be provided in the exhibit hall.

Exhibits are located in the Crystal Ballroom IV & V. Please refer to the back cover of this Prospectus for the exhibit hall floor plan.

Dismantling HoursSaturday, November 3, 2012 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Overall Convention ScheduleFriday, November 2, 2012 Special One-Day Educational Program 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Industrial Exhibition and Networking Reception 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Saturday, November 3, 2012 Concurrent General Sessions 8:00 – 11:00 am

Industrial Exhibition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Concurrent General Sessions 2:00 – 5:00 pm

General Services ContractorHeritage Exposition Services will be the official general services contractor for this show.

Online Exhibitor Service CenterINS’ online exhibitor service center is your one-stop place for all National Academy exhibiting information. Exhibitors can update their Virtual Industrial Exhibition booth profile, submit their Exhibitor Registrations, and access the Exhibitor Service Kit (when available).

Hotel Accommodations and TravelInformation regarding hotel accommodations and travel discounts will be sent to all exhibitors in September.

AdvaMed Code, PhRMA Code, and State RegulationsThe Infusion Nurses Society recognizes the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals and the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, as well as state regulations that pertain to those attendees from Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia. Please check with your corporate compliance department to ensure that the activities you engage in are compliant.

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Top 10 Reasons to Exhibit at the INS Fall National Academy

10. National Academy attendees are veterans in the field of infusion therapy. If you’re looking for product feedback that matters, this is the place to get it!

9. Attendees hail from all 50 states and a variety of international countries. This is more than just a regional show!

8. National Academy attendees typically don’t attend the Annual Convention; here, you’ll have access to a whole new audience of infusion nurses.

7. Most of the nurses you’ll meet are the end-users of your infusion products/services and involved in the purchasing process.

6. Dallas is an easily accessible area, located in the middle of the country—with hundreds of flights daily!

5. A 10' x 10' booth is just $1,500—a small price to pay for the opportunity to have meaningful, face-to-face interactions with hundreds of infusion nurses in an intimate setting.

4. National Academy attendees are committed to learning about the latest advances in infusion therapy—89% of them would likely recommend the National Academy to a colleague.

3. Educate your sales staff on how to minimize infusion-related complications and prevent infections. Register them to attend the One-Day Program, Infusion Therapy: It’s Complicated.

2. Opportunities for exhibitor product theaters are available, where you can present the latest research and data about your products.

1. Best of all, there’s still time to reserve your exhibit space! Get started today!

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Sponsorship and Advertising OpportunitiesDigital Advertising (Year-Round Opportunities)Banner Advertising Package (Welcome Banner and Banner Ad on the INS Web Site) - $2,500With this package, your company logo will appear on a large banner, prominently displayed at either registra-tion or outside the Industrial Exhibition, welcoming attendees to this year’s event. You will also receive a banner ad on the INS Web site for the next 6 months.

Banner Ad on the INS Web Site - $500 for one monthGrab the attention of actual and potential National Academy attendees as they surf the INS Web site for information on this year’s meeting and lure them to your Web site.

Industry Link on

the INS Web site for 12 months - $1,250 The Industry Links section of the INS Web site is a virtual catalog of links to resources, products, and services for infusion professionals. Your Industry Link will consist of your custom logo or graphic, which will be linked to any page within your Web site to make it more accessible to end-users and increase your page views.

Mobile Phone Application - NEW! $4,500This mobile application allows attendees to review the meeting schedule, explore the virtual Industrial Exhi-bition, create an agen-da, and much more. As the exclusive sponsor, a custom banner ad will be displayed across the bottom of the main screen, and will include a link to a custom page within the application for your own dedicated content and a link to your company Web site.

Membership Mailing List Rentals (Year-Round Opportunities)Exclusive Broadcast E-mail - $1,500This e-mail, sent to the INS membership, will contain just your dedicated message along with any logos or Web links you want to include.

Exclusive E-mail with Survey - $2,500INS now provides a fast and easy way to collect member feedback. Send us the survey content, along with any logos or graphics you want to include, and we’ll design it for you. Data are then collected, formatted, and reported to you after the survey has been completed with valuable statistical data on the success ratio of e-mail delivery.

Pre-registrant Mailing List Rental - $600 for a one-time useRent the mailing list for pre-registered attendees to mail personalized invitations, promote special offers or discounts, announce booth giveaways and drawings, send new product announcements, or simply just announce your booth number.

Final Attendee Mailing List Rental - $600 for a one-time useIf you send a strong post-event message to meeting attendees, it is best to send it immediately after the carpets are rolled up, while the memory of the meeting still lingers in people’s minds. Contact the INS Meetings Department to reserve the Final Attendee List, and we will e-mail the list to you as soon as we return to our office.

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Attendee Mailing List Bundle - NEW! $1,000 for a one-time useData show that companies who do pre-show and post-show marketing to attendees see great return on their investment (ROI), and INS has created an opportunity that allows you to do both more cost-effectively! With this bundle, you’ll receive a pre-registered attendee mailing list for your pre-show promotional mailing, and once the meeting has ended INS will send you a final list of actual attendees for timely post-show follow-up.

Membership Mailing List Rental - $200/MThe INS list offers direct access to more than 7,000 engaged, industry professionals with purchasing power that can be beneficial to your company. For more information, list counts, or to place an order for your next direct mail campaign, contact INFOCUS Marketing at 800-708-5478, [email protected] or view list details online at www.infocusmarketing.com/datacard/ins. The mailing list includes physical mailing addresses only (no phone or e-mail addresses are included), and a sample piece from your mailing must accompany the request.

Print Advertising Opportunities Advertise in the Convention Journal Program/Exhibitor DirectoryPremium Positions: Back Cover, 4-color $2,250 Inside Back Cover, 4-color $1,875Inside Front Cover, 4-color $1,875Full-page, 4-color $1,000Half-page, 4-color $750Full-page, BW $875Half-page, BW $600

The Convention Journal Program/Exhibitor Directory (CJP) is the sole meeting publication for the National Academy and is distributed to all of the infusion therapy professionals in attendance. By advertising in the CJP, you will reach leaders in the infusion specialty while promoting your products and services to hundreds of infusion professionals.

Convention Journal Program Cover Tip Advertising - NEW! $4,000Place your ad on the cover of The Convention Journal Program/Exhibitor Directory (CJP). Your ad will be glued on the cover of the CJP for guaranteed viewing by all National Academy attendees.

Daily Newspaper: Digital National Academy Preview Issue - $5,000This 8-page, interactive, digital newspaper will include important meeting reminders and feature articles about some of the newest attractions at this year’s National Academy, and it will be e-mailed to the entire INS membership and all conference attendees. As the sponsor, you will receive recognition on the front cover of the newspaper, the only ad placement in the entire issue, space for your advertorial or press release, and sponsor recognition on the Web page that all attendees access to view the Preview Issue online.

Daily Newspaper: On-Site Print Editions - $6,000 per issue or $15,500 for all three issuesSponsor the Daily Newspaper, and your print ad and press release will also be included on an exclusive basis—no other competitors’ ads will be included. The first edition will be created in advance of the meeting

and inserted in all of the conference registration bags, and the next two issues will be produced on-site and distributed to attendees by personnel wearing T-shirts featuring your logo and booth number.

Enhanced Exhibitor Directory Listing with Company Logo (in Print) and Web Link (in Mobile App) - $300Enhance your listing in both the Virtual Industrial Exhibition and the printed Exhibitor Directory by adding your company logo. When current and prospective attendees search our Virtual Industrial Exhibition, they can read your Product/Service Description, click through to your Web site, and e-mail for additional information.

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On-Site Promotional OpportunitiesAttendee Welcome Letter - NEW! $1,200Be the first to welcome all attendees to the INS National Academy! They will receive your letter as soon as they check into the hotel. This letter can provide advanced information about a product or drive traffic to your booth. Simply ship your welcome letter to us, and all attendees will receive it upon their arrival.

Attendee Badge Holders - $3,500Badge-holder advertising for this meeting is an effective way to have your logo displayed throughout the conference. By securing this opportunity, your logo will

be placed on every attendee badge holder, providing your company with a mobile advertising vehicle.

Cyber Lounge - $5,000Sponsor the Cyber Lounge and you can provide a tool critical to keeping all meeting attendees in touch with their offices, hospitals, and loved ones. The Cyber Lounge, lo-cated in a high-visi-bility location, will feature computer kiosks, a banner, and customized wallpaper on each monitor, showcasing your company logo.

Daybreak Symposia (Accredited) - Contact the INS Meetings Manager for pricingSaturday, November 3 - Sunday, November 4, 6:30 – 7:30 amDaybreak Symposia are scheduled in a dedicated time slot and typically attract 400-500 attendees. We schedule one each day in a dedicated time slot, and sponsors can select the day that their program is held. Based on ANCC Accreditation Guidelines, sponsors cannot influence the symposium content or speaker selections.

Exhibitor Footprints - $300 each or 3 for $750Help meeting attendees find the way to the Industrial Exhibition and direct them straight to your booth with Ex-hibitor Footprints. Each adhesive (approx. 2' by 2') decal will feature your company and/or product logo and booth num-ber, and be placed strategically on the floor in the Industrial Exhibition.

Exhibitor Theater (Non-Accredited) - $5,000 for a 50-minute sessionExhibitors can conduct non-accredited educational programs, product demonstrations, workshops, focus groups, or market research studies in the Exhibitor Theater. This hardwall classroom

will be set up theater style for a maximum of 75 people with standard A/V (small sound system, screen, LCD projector) and a small stage.

Guest Room Drops - $2,500 for at-door deliveryRoom drops can serve many purposes, from providing advance information about your products to successfully gauging product interest by offering a free sample to those who return the piece to your booth. Sponsors can select the date and time frame (morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight) of their room-drop delivery, and INS will coordinate the delivery of your item or literature to attendee guest rooms for you.

Hotel Room Key Card Advertising - $3,000Reach all meeting attendees staying at the Intercontinental Dallas through hotel room key cards customized with your organization’s message and/or logo. Cards will be given to hotel guests at check-in and used to access their rooms throughout their stay.

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Illuminated Light Box - $3,000See your custom message in lights! Turn your most recent ad into an illuminated light box, which will feature your custom artwork printed on plexiglass material that is lit from within, giving it an eye-catching glow! Light boxes are double-sided, approximately 3' wide by 8' tall by 1.5' deep.

Product Showcase - $550A Product Showcases is a 4'-tall locking showcase, similar to the one shown here, placed through-out the registration area, so infusion nursing professionals can check out your product before the Industrial Exhibition even opens. Each sponsor will receive their own showcase for their product, with signage inside that features a product description of 50 words or less, company name, logo, and booth number.

Registration Bag Inserts/Giveaways - $600Take your message directly to all INS conference attendees by placing your custom mail piece, product brochure, specialized invitation, or unique giveaway in each registration bag and drive traffic to your booth!

Registration Area Advertising - $500Promote your new products on double-sided, one-meter panels that will line the hallways and provide attendees with eye-catching ads that will drive them to your booth. These signs will measure approximately 36" wide by 84" tall, so make a statement that can’t be missed!

Registration Bag Advertising - $3,500Emblazon your company logo on a deluxe, environmentally friendly tote bag that will be provided to every National Academy attendee and build customer recognition of your company. Each bag will be filled with critical conference items including the Convention Journal Program/Exhibitor Directory, local information, and exhibitor collateral.

How to Get StartedMany of these opportunities are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Beat out your competition and take that important first step today. Contact the INS Meetings Department:

Heather Sampson, CMP Meghan Cavanaugh Meetings Manager Meetings Coordinator (781) 440-9408, ext. 344 (781) 440-9408, ext. 335 [email protected] [email protected]

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Exhibit Rules and RegulationsAll exhibitors participating in the 2012 INS Fall National Academy of Infusion Therapy must abide by the following rules and regulations.

INS Meeting ManagementThe INS Fall National Academy of Infusion Therapy (“INS Meeting”) is produced by and is the property of the Infusion Nurses Society (“INS”). Rulings by INS shall in all instances be final with regard to use of any exhibit space and any interpretation and application of these Rules and Regulations. All matters and questions not covered by these Rules and Regulations also are subject to the decision of INS.

Exhibit Space Contract Submission and Space AssignmentAll space assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date the contract was submitted and payment received.

Once the contract has been submitted, it is understood that the exhibitor and INS have entered into a legal, binding contract with respect to quantity and size of space requested and the use thereof and all other matters included in the contract. Preliminary space assignments requested in the contract will be placed on hold and if deposit/payment is not received according to the deposit/ payment policy, the preliminary space assignment will be released back into general inventory for other companies to select. The exhibitor is still responsible for quantity and size of space requested on the contract and will be required to select new space assignments when deposit/payment is received, based on current availability at that time. Exhibit space contract terms are not voided in the event of nonpayment.

INS reserves exclusive rights to allocate exhibit space in a manner most appropriate to the objectives of INS meetings/conventions. How-ever, INS reserves the right to alter the space assignments due to unforeseen

circumstances. Special considerations will be given with regard to the date INS receives a signed exhibitor contract. All decisions will be final and binding. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Deposit/Payment PolicyExhibit Space Reserved by July 1, 2012 A 50% deposit is due within 30 days of exhibit space contract submission. The remaining balance is due by July 31, 2012.

Exhibit Space Reserved between July 1 and October 1, 2012 The full exhibit space rental fee is due within 30 days of exhibit space contract submission.

Exhibit Space Reserved after October 1, 2012 The full exhibit space rental fee is due upon receipt.

In the event that the exhibitor does not submit deposits/payments in accordance with the payment schedule above, the preliminary space assignment(s) will be released back into general inventory for other companies to select. Exhibitor will still be responsible for quantity and size of space requested on the contract and will be required to select new space assignments when deposit/payment is received, based on current availability at that time. Exhibit space contract terms are not voided in the event of nonpayment. Final space assignments will be confirmed when full payment is received.

Exhibit Space Cancellation/ Reduction PolicyAll exhibit space cancellations must be made in writing to INS. Exhibitors who cancel or downsize their contracted exhibit space on or before July 31, 2012, are still responsible for 50% of the exhibit space rental fee. Exhibitors who cancel or downsize their contracted exhibit space after July 31, 2012, are responsible

for 100% of the exhibit space rental fee. Island booths cannot be canceled or downsized and are nonrefundable.

Booth Design and UseAll booths are multiples of 10' by 10'. Heritage Exposition Services will provide each exhibitor with a company identi-fication sign, 8' backwall drape, and 3' sidewall drape. The exhibit hall at the Intercontinental Dallas is fully carpeted, so exhibitors are not required to provide carpet for their booth, unless they wish to provide carpet that matches the overall design of their booth; such carpet must be placed on top of the existing carpet in the Crystal Ballroom IV & V. The rear 4' of the booth may contain exhibit props reaching 8' in height; any props forward of this point cannot exceed 3' in height. Exhibits not conforming to these speci-fications will be prohibited.

INS reserves the right to reject any booth deemed objectionable by INS standards. INS also reserves the right, in the best interest of the exhibition, to relocate exhibitor space.

Height RestrictionsInline booths must not exceed 8' in height. Island booths must not exceed the ceiling height in the exhibit hall, which is 24' in Crystal Ballroom IV & V of the Intercontinental Dallas.

Island BoothsAll island booths must conform to the IAEE Guidelines for Exhibits. A rendering of the island booth must be submitted to INS for approval no later than September 1.

Exhibit Staff RegistrationExhibitor badges will be issued to allow exhibitor representatives access to the exhibit hall during installation, disman-tling, and show hours only. Exhibitors wishing to attend educational sessions are required to purchase a conference registration. Exhibitors are required to

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pre-register all exhibit staff for exhibitor badges by October 19, 2012, using the online form in the Exhibitor Service Center. Exhibitors are entitled to five badges per 10' x 10'’ space occupied. If you exceed your allotted amount, there is a fee of $25 for each additional exhibitor badge, and payment must accompany your registration. Refunds will not be issued for any “no-shows” on your exhibitor registration list.

In an effort to ensure a timely opening of the Industrial Exhibition, priority check-in will be given to pre-registered exhibitors. On-site transactions will be processed as time permits. Please make every effort to pre-register as many personnel as possible.

Hospitality Events/MeetingsExhibitors wishing to hold receptions, staff meetings, focus groups, or other small gatherings may do so, but the timing of these functions must not conflict with educational sessions, Industrial Exhibition hours, or official evening social events. INS must approve all requests for ancillary events, and requests made directly to the Intercontinental Dallas or other properties will not be accepted without INS approval. An affiliate event fee is also required.

Exhibitor HousingExhibitors requiring five or more guest rooms per night are required to submit a Sub-Block Agreement to the Intercontinental Dallas, along with a preliminary rooming list and valid credit card to guarantee each reservation. A deposit equal to 90% pick-up per night is required in order to confirm your sub-block.

All block cancellations/reductions must be made in writing and sent via mail, e-mail, or fax to the Intercontinen-tal Dallas. An exhibiting company is allowed to reduce their sub-block by up to 10% per night until September 28, 2012, without penalty. After this date, exhibitors will be held responsible for their entire block booked.

A rooming list with specific guest names must be finalized and sent to the

Intercontinental Dallas by October 5, 2012. Name changes may be made to your rooming list after this date.

Hazardous MaterialsExhibitors are responsible for the proper disposal of all hazardous wastes (cath-eters, fluids, blood products, etc.).

General ConductThe following practices are prohibited by decision of INS:1. Noisy mechanical or electrical

equipment that will interfere with other exhibitors.

2. Operation of x-ray equipment.3. Canvassing or distributing any

material outside exhibitor’s own space.

4. Subleasing of exhibit space.5. The use of billboards/advertise-

ments and/or display of signs outside exhibit area.

6. Mass entertainment activities sponsored by exhibiting companies, away from the headquarters hotel.

7. Publicizing and/or maintaining any extracurricular activities, induce-ments, demonstrations, or displays outside the exhibit area, during exhibit hours.

8. Entry into another exhibitor’s booth without permission.

9. Photographing or examining another exhibitor’s equipment without permission.

10. The use of live or recorded music in an exhibitor’s booth.

DignityIt is intended that the INS Fall Na-tional Academy of Infusion Therapy shall be a serious and dignified offering. Unethical conduct, including but not limited to, entry into another exhibitor’s booth without permission, or infrac-tion of rules on the part of exhibitors or their representatives, could lead to INS taking any action it deems appropriate, including expulsion and/or suspension of an exhibiting company. It is agreed that if such action is taken, no refund shall be made by INS, and no demand for redress will be made by the exhibitor or

his representatives. It is also agreed that disregard for any rule stated here is con-sidered just reason for INS to prohibit an exhibitor from attending all future INS activities.

LiabilityThe exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, and leave INS and its employees and agents blameless in all claims or fines and attorney’s fees arising out of or caused by the sole negligence of the Intercontinental Dallas, its employees, or agents. In addition, the exhibitor acknowledges that INS, Heritage Exposition Services, and the Intercontinental Dallas do not maintain insurance covering the exhibitor’s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such coverage. The exhibitor assumes all responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment, and other property brought on the Intercontinental Dallas premises, and shall indemnify and leave blameless the Intercontinental Dallas agents and employees in any and all such losses, damages, and claims unless losses are the direct result of the Intercontinental Dallas’s negligence.

InsuranceExhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider, available for a nominal fee, on their own insur-ance policies, protecting them against loss, theft, fire damage, etc. To avoid damage to equipment, please remain with your exhibit until crates are pro-vided and requested labor is available. Watchmen are appointed; however, INS, Heritage Exposition Services, and the Intercontinental Dallas will not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to exhibits, equipment, personal belongings, etc. No volatile or flammable substances or materials of any nature that are prohib-ited by local ordinance, the Fire Preven-tion Bureau, or insurance carriers may be used in any booth. The use of any crepe or corrugated paper is prohibited.

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Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

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Exhibit Floor Plan2012 Fall National Academy of Infusion Therapy

Intercontinental Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Hospira Worldwide, Inc.ICU Medical, Inc. Kevin’s Covers, a Division of Hampton House Medical, Inc.Luminetx Corporation MedcompMedical Action IndustriesMedical Specialties Distributors (MSD)Navilyst MedicalNovartis OncologyNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.Nurses Service OrganizationThe Oley FoundationPFM Medical, Inc.RyMed Technologies, Inc.Savient PharmaceuticalsSmiths MedicalSonoSiteTeleflex Medical/Arrow InternationalTransLite, LLCVATA, Inc.Vidacare CorporationWolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

See Who Exhibits at INS Meetings!AbbottAccess Scientific, Inc.American RegentAMS/Vygon CorporationAngioDynamics, Inc.Aplicare, Inc.B. Braun Medical, Inc.Bard Access SystemsBiogen IdecBiolife, LLCBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyCareFusionCentocor, Inc.Champion ManufacturingColorSafe IV LinesCORPAK MedSystemsCook MedicalCovidienCSL BehringEthicon Biopatch® Genentech, Inc.The Gideons InternationalHopkins Medical Products