IHS 54

Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

Information below is subject to change.

  • Rules and Fees for Display Space
    • Display space is available in either sound rooms or non-sound rooms through the purchase of one or more 6-foot table spaces:
    • Sound exhibitors:
      • First Table: $500 US, includes two exhibitor badges
      • Each additional table: $125 US
    • Non-Sound Exhibitors:
      • First Table: $450, includes two exhibitor badges
      • Each additional table: $100
    • Early registration: $50 off first table, $25 off each additional table

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AS AN EXHIBITOR, July 1st

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE, May 1st

Exhibitor Rules

  1. All exhibitors must purchase tables to sell or display items at the Symposium. Fees will not be reduced for an exhibitor who provides his/her own table(s), does not need table space, or does not participate for the duration of the symposium. Any additional space used by an exhibitor (e.g., displays, racks, tables brought by exhibitor), will be charged an additional fee and may not be permitted due to lack of space. If you have any questions, please contact the exhibits coordinator. Exhibitors may only use tables purchased through and provided by IHS54.
  2. Each exhibitor receives two badges with the purchase of one table. Exhibitors must purchase additional badges for members of their company to participate in the symposium. Additional badges can be purchased for $200 each. A maximum of five total badges is permitted for each company, regardless of how many tables purchased.
  3. Each business must register individually to be represented at the horn symposium. If your business is selling items for another company that will have representatives of its own at the symposium, you are required to register each company as an exhibitor. Failure to do so will mean that the non-registered company will not receive recognition online, in the program book or during the symposium as being a participating exhibitor.
  4. Exhibitors may also purchase INFORMATION ONLY SPACE. Exhibitors can have information about their company and products by sending materials (brochures, flyers, samples) that will be prominently displayed and replenished throughout the symposium. INFORMATION ONLY SPACE will be adjacent to the Band Rehearsal Hall in the Music Education Building.

Information-only exhibits: $200

Information-only space does not include a badge for exhibitors, or entrance into the symposium. Companies purchasing information-only space must ship items to the address given below, before July 31, 2022. Items, no larger than 9”x15” and not higher than 2 feet, will be arranged by the exhibits coordinator. An additional fee will be charged for those companies wishing to have any left-over items returned.

Assignment of Display Space

EXHIBIT SPACE IS ASSIGNED BY THE EXHIBITS COORDINATOR BY END OF REGISTRATION. Rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

All table coverings and display items are to be provided by the exhibitor.

Internet Access

All exhibitors have access to the Texas A&M University Kingsville WiFi. Simply select “javNET – Guest” in your WiFi settings. Exhibitors are welcome to use a business or personal hotspot for internet connection as well.

Electrical Access

Power strips will be available around the perimeter of the room in the exhibit spaces to provide electrical access to exhibitors.

Exhibit Schedule

  • Sunday, July 31: Load In: 2 PM to 6 PM; 8PM Exhibits Reception
  • Monday August 1: 9AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday August 2: 9AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday August 3: 9AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Thursday August 4: 9AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Friday August 5: 9AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM
  • * Saturday August 6: OPEN 9 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM*; TEAR-DOWN 4 PM to 7 PM

*Friday and Saturday August 5-6 has dual designation of IHS54 Youth Day. A large number of horn students from across Texas is expected to attend. The host kindly asks exhibitors to extending hours into the afternoon on Saturday, Aug 6.

Set-up

Exhibit rooms will be open for set up from 2-6pm on July 31st, and exhibitors are encouraged to give an approximate time of arrival so that staff will be able to assist in unloading of items. Exhibit spaces will be locked except for the times listed above. Parking is available in a lot across the street from the Music Education Building. A campus map and building map has been made available to show location of the building on campus and location of the loading dock and exhibit rooms in the Music Education Building.

Room Access

For the safety of all exhibitors and their property at the symposium: rooms will only be opened at the assigned times. Please plan carefully.

Storage and Care of Building and Equipment

No items shall be posted, tacked, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to any part of the walls, floor, or any other part of the building or furniture. This, or any other act, which interferes with the proper protection of these properties, shall be at the expense of the exhibitor.

Liability and Insurance

The 54th International Horn Symposium, IHS, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and any symposium staff members will not be responsible for the safety of the property of the exhibitor from theft, damage by fire, accident, or other causes, but will use reasonable care to protect the exhibitors from such loss and will secure the building during those periods when the exhibit areas are not open to the public.

No responsibility is assumed for goods delivered to the exhibit area prior to the conference or materials in the exhibit area after the close of the exhibits. Exhibitors must provide their own insurance.

Shipping

All materials shipped to Texas A&M University-Kingsville should be shipped to the following address:

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
School of Music
ATTN: IHS54
775 North Armstrong Street
Kingsville TX 78363

Items arriving before the symposium must be delivered after July 25th and will be securely stored at the School of Music.

Taxes

For Texas Sales Tax information, see https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/

Tear-down/Strike

Exhibitors may dismantle at 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 6th, and all items must be removed from the exhibit rooms by 7 PM.

Only items prepaid for shipping (UPS, FedEx, or USPS) and with a pick-up time for Monday, August 8th will be permitted to remain at Texas A&M University-Kingsville after the close of exhibits. Exhibitors must inform the Exhibits Coordinator if they will leave materials for pick-up. Neither the Exhibits Coordinator, Texas A&M University Kingsville, or IHS can make payments to carriers on behalf of exhibitors. If a carrier does not accept any box, the shipper will be notified and the box held for no more than one week. After that it will be disposed of, with no recourse to the Exhibits Coordinator, the hosts or IHS. Any remaining items will be discarded.

Exhibitors must pick up any left-over trash, packaging materials, or unwanted items and dispose of them properly. Please leave your space as you found it.

Housing and Meals

On-campus Housing options: TBA

On-campus meal plans can be purchased at the IHS54 Marketplace store.

Regulations and Contract

This general information and regulations for exhibitors become a part of the contract between the exhibitor and the 54th International Horn Symposium. They have been formulated for the best interest of the exhibitor. We respectfully request full cooperation of the exhibitor in their observance. All points not covered herein are subject to the decision of the Horn Symposium Host and the International Horn Society.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation, variable refunds for exhibits will be available dependent on the date of cancelation:

  • On or before June 1, 2022 – Full Refund
  • Between June 2, 2022 and July 2, 2022 – 75% Refund
  • On or after July 3, 2022 – NO Refund (unless cancellation due to catastrophic event and not COVID-related)

For further information contact:

Justin Stanley
IHS 54 Exhibits Coordinator
justinmstanley@gmail.com
857-210-4607