Become an Exhibitor

Cost to Exhibit

Special Pricing Exclusively for Start-Ups

Are you an early-stage startup with a product or technology that hasn't yet been made commercially available? If so, please complete the Startup Discount Request form to find out if you are eligible to receive discounted pricing on select TCT opportunities. CRF is committed to providing more affordable pricing options to help growing companies participate in TCT and other CRF conferences.  Please note that start-up discounts are only applicable to 10x10 booths and subject to availability.

What are Priority Points?

Priority points are the participation and loyalty point system for TCT exhibitors that allows them to select a booth prior to General Booth Sales.

How Do I Receive Priority Points?

Priority Points are calculated through the following categories:

Participation in Previous TCT Conferences:

Ten (10) points will be awarded for every year a company has exhibited at the following TCT meetings: (years for which a company canceled will not count towards the history of participation.)

• TCT 2019
• TCT Connect (Engagement Hub)
• TCT 2021 (Virtual Exhibit or Industry Hub)
• TCT 2022

Special circumstances will be handled as follows:

• Mergers and acquisitions: If two companies have merged, the company with the higher number of points will have its points applied to this year’s process and beyond
• Spin-offs: The parent company and the spin-off company will each receive points for prior participation in TCT
• Co-ventures: Points will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for companies sharing a booth space one year and exhibiting separately in subsequent years

Current Year Booth Size:

Exhibitors will receive points based on the size of their TCT 2023 booth commitment.

• In-line Booth: 10 points
  100 to 300 square feet: 10 points

• Island Booth: Up to 30 points
  400 to 1,600 square feet: 20 points
  More than 1,600 square feet: 30 points

• Engagement Hub: 50 points

Exhibiting at Another 2023 Meeting Sponsored by CRF:

Exhibitors will receive 20 points for exhibiting at any of the below 2023 CRF-sponsored meetings:

• THT 2023
• Fellows 2023
• TVT 2023

Please note, companies who cancel their participation will receive a 20-point deduction per canceled meeting for the 2023 priority point system.

Tie Breakers

If the total priority points between exhibitors are equal, a tie breaker to determine the order of booth selection will be decided by the date and payment an application is received. For this reason, we highly encourage you to submit your contract as soon as possible.

Criteria Not Considered for Priority Points

Examples of criteria that will not apply towards point accumulation include but are not limited to:

• Grant support of the meeting
• Relationships with TCT faculty members or CRF physicians and/or leadership
• Sponsorship or support of a TCT satellite program, training program, or promotional activity

Point Deductions

• Holding a social activity that conflicts with TCT scientific sessions and/or satellite programs: Twenty (20) points for every hour the company is in noncompliance.
• Breaking TCT booth construction policy and/or freight-in-the-aisle policy: Ten (10) points for every foot exceeding the see-through policy, and ten (10) points for every hour freight remains in the aisle
• Unethical conduct in the Exhibit Hall such as taking pictures or entering another company’s booth without permission: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT meeting management
• Distributing product information outside of a company's own booth: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT meeting management
• Early Move-Out: Twenty (20) points
• Violation of any terms and conditions outlined in this digital prospectus: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT meeting management

Point Tally

After a TCT 2023 Contract is submitted, points will be tallied and companies will receive an e-mail from CRF Staff outlining their current priority points. Any point disputes must be submitted in writing to [email protected] no later than 48 hours after receiving notification.

Booth space for TCT 2023 can be selected in the following ways:

Priority Points Booth Selection:

If you are interested in selecting your TCT 2023 exhibit space prior to General Booth Sales, you must submit your booth space contract with full payment by Tuesday, May 9^th. Priority points will be calculated upon contract submission, and you will receive a customized link to the floorplan with a date and time to select your booth space virtually. The Industry Team will be able to assist you with this process at the time of your appointment. We recommend selecting your booth at this specified date and time if you wish to reserve a particular space as we cannot guarantee availability should you not be available to select during this time.

Alternatively, CRF gives exhibitors the option to select their space through General Booth Sales.

General Booth Sales:

Exhibitors who do not take part in the Priority Points Booth Selection process can book a booth directly from our website starting on Tuesday, May 23rd. Please note that all spaces will be selected on a first come, first served basis and full payment must be submitted at the time of your contract submission.

Exhibiting companies in the Book Publishers, Societies, and Nonprofits area will need to select their spaces during General Booth sales.

Exhibiting companies that secure an exhibit booth through a trade agreement with CRF will be assigned a space upon trade agreement completion.

All TCT 2023 Exhibitors must adhere to the following rules and regulations while attending TCT 2023. 

Americans With Disabilities Act

Exhibitors are responsible for fully complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Booth Construction

Guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations

An in-line booth is one or more standard 10’ x 10’ units arranged in a straight line. The minimum in-line booth is 100 square feet and the maximum in-line booth is 300 square feet. The maximum height for an in-line booth is 8 feet. In-line booths will be provided with pipe and drape that is 8-feet-high and with side pipe and drape that is 3-feet-high. Sidewalls may not exceed 4-feet high. Booth and display materials may not obstruct sight lines of neighboring booths.

Island Booths

Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

All booth designs must be submitted via email for approval to Katie Herrion at [email protected]. An island booth has aisles on all four sides. The minimum island booth size is 400 square feet. The maximum height for an island booth is 25 feet (including hanging signs, trusses, and headers). Two-story booths are also subject to the 26-foot height limitation. Exhibitors must submit their floor plans for final approval prior to construction. Please also adhere to the rules and regulations of the convention center. Simulation buses, trucks, and other vehicles will be placed on the perimeter of the Exhibit Hall due to sight line restrictions. There are no exceptions to this rule.

See-through Policy

TCT Booth Visibility Guidelines

CRF abides by a 40% “see-through” guideline to improve sight lines. All booth structures, therefore, must be at least 40% see-through on all four sides of a booth, as well as from floor to ceiling (horizontally and vertically), including furniture, reception areas, hanging signage, and other booth items. Exhibits that are noncompliant with this guideline will receive a 10-point deduction in the priority point system for each foot that a company is noncompliant and will not be able to participate in the lottery booth selection process for the following year.

Booth Traffic

While CRF makes every effort to promote and encourage attendees to visit the Exhibit Hall, CRF cannot guarantee booth traffic. It is the exhibiting company’s responsibility to promote its presence at TCT through premeeting mailings and on-site promotions to draw traffic to their booth.

Cancellations and Space Reduction Requests

Receipt of a signed Booth Space Contract is a commitment to exhibit at TCT. Therefore, notification of booth space cancellation or reduction must be submitted in writing on company letterhead to CRF, and exhibitors are required to pay appropriate fees or cancellation penalties. Exhibitors that cancel or reduce booth space will pay the following fees:

• For cancellation or reduction of booth space on or before June 27^th, 2023, the exhibitor will pay 50% of the total booth fee
• For cancellation or reduction of booth space after June 27th, 2023, the exhibitor will pay 100% of the total booth fee

Exhibitors that reduce their booth size after June 27th, 2023, will be financially responsible for the cost of carpeting and creating lounge areas of the square footage not used due to the reduction in the booth size and will be subject to booth relocation.

If a Company reduces, increases, or cancels their exhibit booth at TCT 2023 the registration badge allowance will be reduced, increased, or forfeited respectively.

Carpeting

Aisle carpet will be provided in the Exhibit Hall. Exhibiting companies are required to carpet their booths at their own expense. Carpeting may be ordered by using the order forms included in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

CME Compliance and Industry Support

Exhibitors must comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) standards and guidelines for medical education, including those guidelines for commercial support. Commercial support from industry does not influence educational content, faculty selection, and/or product usage at TCT.

Conduct of Exhibitors

• Exhibits must be staffed during Exhibit Hall hours.
• Exhibitors may install and dismantle only during official move-in and move-out times, and exhibitors who set-up or dismantle outside of official hours will be penalized a $1,000 fee.
• Canvassing or distributing advertising materials outside the exhibitor’s own booth is prohibited.
• Aisles must be kept clear at all times of exhibitor personnel and collateral materials and equipment.
• Electrical and mechanical apparatuses must be muffled so that noise does not interfere with other exhibitors.
• Industry professionals may not enter another exhibitor’s booth without permission.
• Entertainment, amusement, and demonstrations of nonproduct items or services must be approved (in writing) by CRF.

All companies exhibiting at TCT 2023 must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this digital prospectus. CRF reserves the right to make judgments on-site regarding booth layout and conduct of exhibitors that detract from the overall presentation of the meeting and, if necessary, will ask exhibitors to make adjustments in order to maintain the integrity of the Exhibit Hall. Additionally, point deductions may be imposed at the organizer's discretion.

Disposal of Medical Waste

Exhibitors are responsible for the safe delivery, supervision, and removal of any medical or biohazard waste in conjunction with federal, state, and local regulations should their use be approved prior to move in by event management. Sharps need to be in red containers and all waste must be placed in properly labeled bags/boxes to avoid being disposed of regular trash pick-up. For any area where cadavers, specimens, or medical waste is utilized, building owned tables will not be provided for their use, and the floors within these areas must be marked.

The delivery and removal of any cadavers or medical waste is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and should be coordinated prior to arrival on site once approved by show management. Any costs incurred by the MCCA for the inadequate turnover of space or handling of these items will be charged to the exhibitor at prevailing rates.

Distribution of Product Information

In accordance with ACCME guidelines, product information cannot be distributed at any scientific session or in hotel lobbies. Posters or tabletop exhibits are not permitted in the obligate path of educational sessions (eg, immediately outside or inside the meeting rooms). Distribution of printed materials by exhibitors and/or their agents is limited to the exhibitor’s booth area in the Exhibit Hall. Companies may not display or demonstrate products, solicit orders, or distribute advertising materials at any location (or outside the Exhibit Hall) other than in their assigned booth space, including any of the contracted hotels. This guideline is strictly enforced.

Educational Programs

Industry may not conduct any programming that could be perceived as educational in nature without following the proper channels, submitting an Application to Conduct a Satellite Programs (ie, Breakfast Program, Presentation Theater Program, or Evening Program) and paying the appropriate associated fees. Educational programming is defined as speaker or multiple speakers providing a lecture or presentation to an audience. Companies who violate this guideline will receive a 20-point deduction in the priority point system for every one hour of the unsanctioned activity.

FDA Approval

Companies without FDA product approval should clearly indicate on their booths that their product is for display purposes only and is not approved for use in the United States.

Fire Protection

All materials used in the exhibit area must conform to local fire ordinances and be in accordance with regulations established by the National Association of Fire Underwriters. All displays are subject to inspection by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Aisles must be kept clear at all times. Fire stations and fire extinguisher equipment are not to be covered or obstructed in any manner.

Food, Beverage & Other Materials

Distributing food and beverage from an exhibitor booth is permitted only if the food and beverage is ordered through the convention center’s official caterer (including bottled water). Information about ordering food and beverage will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual. Provision of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited. The use of glitter, confetti, sand, or simulated snow types of material, as well as popcorn, is not permitted. Popcorn is not permitted without prior written approval from the MCCA. Additional cleaning charges may apply.

Freight Aisles

Freight aisles must be clear of exhibit materials at all times during move-in as the obstruction prevents other companies from obtaining their booth freight and delays set-up. Freight aisles will be clearly marked on the final floor plan. Companies not adhering to this policy will receive a 10-point deduction in the 2020 priority point system for every one hour the freight remains in the aisle.

Hanging Signs and Banners

Hanging signs and banners are permitted in island booths only. Banners may not exceed the 25-feet height limitation. Please contact Freeman with any specific questions or requests.

Insurance

SAMPLE COI

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation and BCEC are not responsible for theft of or damage to exhibitor property. Exhibitors wishing to insure exhibit materials, goods, or wares against theft, damage by fire, accident, or loss of any other kind must do so at their own expense. Exhibiting companies are also responsible for obtaining general liability insurance coverage against injury to persons and property in commercially reasonable amounts, and to designate CRF and Freeman as additional named insureds.

Labor Services

Detailed information regarding work rules for all trades operating at the convention center will be provided in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Music

Exhibitors must receive relevant licenses from Broadcast Music, Inc., and American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers if presenting prerecorded music at any time during the meeting. The exhibitor will be responsible for any liability and costs associated with a music licensing violation. Sound enhancement may be used. However, the level must be such as to not interfere with adjacent exhibitors. CRF reserves the right to monitor all sound levels and to require the exhibitor to adjust the volume accordingly. Live performances are prohibited.

NPI Number

During the registration process US physicians will be asked to provide their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

Photographing, Videotaping, and Audio Recording

Photographing, videotaping, and/or audio recording including the use of cell phone cameras is permissible only in an exhibiting company’s own booth. Those who do not comply will be asked to leave the meeting and will receive a 10-point deduction in the priority point system.

Premiums

Contests, lotteries, raffles, and games of chance are prohibited. Promotional items must not exceed $25 in value unless approved in writing by CRF.

Sales and Order Taking

The purpose of an exhibit is to further the education of attendees through product and service displays and demonstrations. Sales and order taking are permitted, provided all transactions are conducted in a manner consistent with the professional nature of the meeting. Products for sale must be the exhibitors’ own unaltered products, and the products or services must be pertinent to the attendees’ professional interests. CRF reserves the right to restrict sales activities that it deems inappropriate or unprofessional. Exhibitors must comply with all sales tax requirements. Exhibitors selling or taking orders during the meeting must adhere to all business license and sales and use tax regulations, which vary from state to state.

Security

General security guard service will be provided during the course of the exhibition period. However, neither the security guard service nor CRF will be responsible for loss of or damage to any property, regardless of the reason for the loss or damage. Exhibitors must make provisions for safeguarding their goods, materials, equipment, and display at all times. Exhibitors wishing to hire security guard services for their booth need to complete the security form included in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Social Activities Policy

CRF requests that exhibitors not schedule social events and unsanctioned meetings that draw physicians out of scientific sessions and satellite programs. Exhibitors in noncompliance with this policy will receive a 20-point deduction in the priority point system for every one hour of the unsanctioned activity.

Subletting Space

The subletting, assigning, or apportioning of the whole or any part of the rented space by any exhibitor is prohibited. Contracted exhibitors may not permit any other party to exhibit in its space any goods other than those manufactured or distributed by the contracting exhibitor or permit the solicitation of business by others within the exhibitor’s booth. Companies may promote multiple company divisions. However, a company may only promote one division for every 100 square feet of booth space.

TCT Attendee List

The TCT Attendee list will be provided to exhibitors as part of their booth package approximately one month prior and one-month post-TCT so companies can promote their presence at the meeting. The list contains mailing addresses only. All marketing pieces must be submitted to and approved by CRF prior to mailing. For more information, please contact Mariah Admire at [email protected].

Terms and Conditions Compliance

The Booth Space Contract is a binding contract when signed and submitted to CRF and indicates the applicant’s willingness to abide by all contract terms, conditions, and general rules and regulations listed in this digital prospectus, as well as such additional rules and regulations that CRF deems necessary to ensure the success of TCT. These terms and conditions may be amended at any time by CRF, and all amendments, upon publication, shall be equally binding on all parties affected by them as the original regulations. The signer of the application also agrees to share the terms and conditions with all exhibiting company representatives who attend TCT.

Tipping

Tipping is not permitted under any circumstance, and any requests for additional compensation should be reported to Meeting Management immediately. It is against MCCA policy for any employee, agent, contractor or subcontractor, while working for the MCCA, to accept gratuities or gifts from the Licensee and/or any exhibitors. Offering of tips and gratuities to any MCCA employee, agent, contractor or subcontractor is not necessary and strictly prohibited.

TCT 2023 Exhibit Booth Floor plan

TCT 2023 Exhibitor List

Conference Suite Application

Companies have the opportunity to rent a conference suite at TCT 2023. Conference suites may be used for staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with TCT attendees. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

IMPORTANT: Product presentations of any kind, as well as social activity and speaker/presenter trainings, are strictly prohibited. CRF staff will monitor the conference suite compliance with the guidelines; and if this rule is found to be violated, management may direct violators to immediately suspend non-complying or unsanctioned meetings and may dismiss the company from TCT without refund. Additionally, violators may be prohibited from exhibiting and/or renting conference suites at future CRF conferences, may have their current registration revoked, may be subject to fines and damages, and could negatively impact the registration/status/attendance of those participating in unsanctioned meetings.

Conference Suite Package Costs

Estimated Capacity

• 10 x 20 Conference Suite Diagram - Estimated Capacity: 8-10 people
• 20 x 20 Conference Suite Diagram - Estimated Capacity: 16-18 people

IMPORTANT: Each suite is equipped with a standard furniture package. Conference Suite structures are rented "as is" and may not be altered. Companies are permitted to branding the interior of the conference suites. Please note that branding on the exterior as well as placement of reception desks are strictly prohibited. Any package items removed from the conference suite will not decrease the cost of the rental and items added to the suites will be paid for by the company renting the suite. Food and beverage are not included in the cost and may be ordered through the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Standard 10’x20' & 20’x20’ Package

• 2 Full Access badges
• 8' Perimeter Walls
• Lockable Door
• Carpet
• Furniture
  • 1 - 8 Foot Conference Table
  • 6 - Armchairs
  • 1 - Wastebasket

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