ISMB 2010 - Exhibitor Info

Please read the following information carefully. If you have questions contact:

Steven Leard
ISCB Conferences Director
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Telephone: 1+780-414-1663 (Alberta, Canada)

 

ISMB 2010 - Exhibitor Services Contact:

 

Freeman Exhibitor Services
781-380-7550
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Accommodation
Badges
Catering
Conference Venue and Location
Damage to Premises
Delivery Information/In-House Transportation (Shipping Instructions)
Demonstrations
Exhibit Booth Package
Exhibitor Registration
Exhibition Schedule
Exhibit After Hours
Exhibition Services / Local Exhibit Management
General Conference Information
Helium Balloons
Indemnification
Insurance
ISCB/ISMB Mailing Address
Leaflet Distribution
Security
Travel Visa Application

 

 

Exhibitor Resources

Audio Visual Order Form

A complete on-line Exhibitor Kit is available from Freeman here



Accommodation

 

The ISMB 2010 Headquarters Hotel is the Sheraton Boston Hotel. It is connected to the John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center via the Prudential Tower Building. It is approximately a five (5) minute walk from the exhibitor area to the hotel.

Exhibitors are encouraged to book their accommodation. Details are available at: www.iscb.org/ismb2010-generalinfo/housing


Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
Phone: 617-236-2000
http://www.sheraton.com/boston

When making your reservation please note the conference name: ISMB 2010 to take advantage until June 15, 2010 of the special conference rate of $211.00 plus taxes (see below). Exhibitors may reserve their accommodations in a variety of ways:

  1. Call the Hotel directly at 617-236-2000 and ask for Reservations
  2. Call our central reservations office at 1-888-627-7064
  3. Book on-line on our website: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ISMB2010

 



Audio Visual Contact and Support

PROjection Presentation Technology is the official ISMB 2010 supplier of Audio Visual equipment and support. An order form can be found under Exhibitor Resources. For information contact:

Robert Saccomanno, CTS

National Account Manager
PROjection Presentation Technology
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Phone (856) 767-3095 Fax (866) 840-1366
Cell (856) 625-1767

 


Badges

All exhibitors must register with the Conference Registration Desk to receive an official ISMB 2010 conference name badge. The badge will be required for admission to the Exhibition Hall. A special "private" registration site is available for exhibiting companies to register their personnel.
Exhibitors will receive email instructions on how to register. If you have not received the URL and instructions for badges by May 30, 2010, please contact Steven Leard ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to obtain the instructions.


Catering

All catering at the Hynes Convention Center must be coordinated through their exclusive on-site caterer. Should you wish to book food or beverage for your booth contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive additional details.


 


Conference Venue and Location

The conference and the exhibition will be held at the John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center. The Hynes Convention Center is located at:

900 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02115

The Hynes Convention Center is a non-smoking facility and smoking is not allowed in the building at any time. Designated smoking areas are located outside the building.

 

 

 

 


Damage to Premises

No nails, screws or other fixtures may be driven into any part of the premises including the floors. Should any damage occur, the Exhibitor would be invoiced for repair charges incurred.

 

 


Delivery Information/In-House Transportation (Shipping Instructions)

Freeman is the official Show Services company. Full details are available by following the link under Exhibitor Show Services or here

 

 

 


Demonstrations

Demonstrations and other special activities must be located so that crowds will be comfortably contained within the contracted display space and not blocking any of the aisles. Distracting activities are subject to adjacent exhibitor and ISMB approval. Exhibitors may not play loud music on their stand.

 

 


Exhibit Booth Package

ISMB 2010 Exhibitors receive the following package:

 

  • Display space (10ft wide x 8 ft deep), pipe and drape structure and furniture package of table (6 feet long, 24 inches wide, 30 inches tall ), chairs and power 
  • Three (3) exhibit hall passes (no access to scientific sessions or conference meals)
  • Organization listed on conference website and in conference program book
  • Company name on exhibition signage
  • Wireless internet available in exhibit area
** Does not include conference registration

 

 


Exhibit Schedule Set-up / Exhibitor Move in:

Saturday, July 10: 09:30 - 16:30
All crates must be removed in the evening for overnight cleaning.

Dismantling / Exhibitor Move out:
Tuesday, July 13: 16:15 - 18:00

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Exhibition Hours

Saturday, July 10: 18:00 - 20:30 Opening Reception with Exhibitors        *New for 2010!
Sunday, July 11: 09:45 - 16:45
Monday, July 12: 09:45 - 16:45
Tuesday, July 13: 09:45 - 16:15


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Exhibit After Hours

Exhibitors are allowed access to their stands during set up and tear down hours as well as one hour prior to and one hour after official opening hours. Exhibitors requiring access beyond these times, must receive approval from an ISMB representative.


Exhibition Services / Local Exhibit Management

Freeman is the official Show Services company. Full details are available by following the link under Exhibitor Show Services or here

 

 


Exhibitor Registration

ISMB 2010 Exhibitors receive three (3) exhibit hall passes. Instructions will be provided by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it regarding details on how to sign up.
Exhibitors wishing to purchase conference registration can do so at: http://www.iscb.org/ismb2010-registration
Sponsors receiving exhibitor booths as part of their sponsorship will receive instructions for registration sign-up from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 


General Conference Information

General Information on ISMB 2010 is available by visiting:
http://www.iscb.org/ismb2010-generalinfo
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Helium Balloons

Helium balloons are not permitted.


Indemnification

It is understood that the exhibitor assumes entire responsibility for and agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save ISCB, ISMB, John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCAA) and their respective consultants, agents, directors, employees, licensees and assigns them harmless from and against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges of fines and attorney's fees arising out of or caused by exhibitor's installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or the use of or part thereof negligently or otherwise, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of ISCB, ISMB, John b. Hynes Memorial Convention Center, MCAA, or its employees and agents .


Insurance

Proof of insurance must be provided upon request. Exhibitors are to have a rider on their current insurance policy to cover loss of, theft of or damage to their exhibit or other personal property while it is located at or is in transit to or from the Hynes Convention centre – MCAA. The exhibitor shall indemnify the Hynes Convention centre, MCAA, ISCB, ISMB, against, and hold it and its representatives harmless from complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from negligence of the exhibitor in connection with the exhibits use of display space. The Hynes Convention centre – MCAA, ISCB, ISMB shall have no liability for loss, damage or theft, through any cause, of goods, hand carried items, exhibits, or other materials owned, rented or leased by the exhibitor. Personal effects, souvenir handouts and other small, easily removed valuable items should not be left unattended. In no event will Hynes Convention centre – MCAA, ISCB and ISMB have any liability for incidental, consequential, special, indirect or punitive damages for any harm arising from, or related to, the use of exhibit space under the contract agreement.

 

 


ISCB/ISMB Mailing Address

(for mail only - please see Delivery Information/Shipping for booths to Boston)
International Society for Computational Biology
c/o Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
Room 3230-9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0743
La Jolla, CA 92093-0743 USA

 

 


Leaflet Distribution

Leaflets may not be distributed from anywhere other than the exhibition stand without receiving prior permission from the Organizers. Leaflets displayed or distributed at any other point throughout the venue, without prior permission, will be removed and destroyed by the Organizers.


Security

ISCB/ISMB will provide security in the exhibit area during all off-hours and will take reasonable precautions to safe guard exhibitor's property. Exhibitors are encouraged to remove any valuable items from the exhibit area each evening.


Travel Visa Application

Please ensure to review the Visa information carefully located at: http://www.iscb.org/ismb2010-generalinfo/ismb2010-travel-to-the-united-states

 

 

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