2011 Exhibit Space Restrictions
Attention all OTC 2011 Exhibitors:
Due to the continued high demand for exhibit space at OTC, we have concluded the reevaluation of exhibit space restrictions for 2011.
The exhibit space restrictions in effect for 2011 are based on a sound business decision to maintain the integrity of the OTC priority system as well as to benefit all OTC exhibitors. In summary, OTC 2011 will operate under a “no growth” policy. Exhibit space will be determined using the exhibitor’s 2009 and 2010 space utilization.
Exhibit Space Restrictions
- Exhibitors with a priority number will be allowed to contract indoor exhibit space equivalent to their 2009 or 2010 exhibit space, whichever is greater. The following are two potential scenarios:
- In 2009, Exhibitor A had 400 indoor net sq ft, and in 2010, Exhibitor A had 200 indoor net sq ft. In 2011, Exhibitor A will be allowed to contract for 400 indoor net sq ft.
- In 2009, Exhibitor B had 1,000 indoor net sq ft, and in 2010, Exhibitor B had 1,000 indoor net sq ft. In 2011, Exhibitor B will be allowed to contract for 1,000 indoor net sq ft.
- The maximum allowable exhibit space for an international stand (pavilion/organizer) or one company (including divisions and subsidiaries) may not exceed 10,000 indoor net sq ft of contiguous space. This will be uniformly enforced with no exceptions.
- An exhibitor requesting a separate location(s) for its division(s) will only be allowed to contract for space per the restricted net square footage. All exhibit space must be contiguous.
Exception: An exhibitor who had 100 sq ft in 2009 and 100 sq ft in 2010 may increase to 200 sq ft in 2011.
- A new exhibiting company, with no priority number, will only be allowed to contract for a total of 200 indoor net sq ft.
- There are currently no space restrictions for the outdoor exhibition areas, whether the exhibitor has a priority number or is a new exhibiting company.
- In order to maintain the integrity of the OTC Space Assignment Process, these restrictions will be uniformly enforced to all exhibitors with no exceptions permitted.
