Exhibitor Support Programs

ADVANCES INCOSMETIC AND MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY SPONSORSHIPS

Advances in Cosmetic and MedicalDermatology 09 wishes to acknowledge your level of support inthe following ways:

Diamond Level Sponsorship ($125,000+) Your company will receive:
+ Two (2) exhibitor booths
+ Fifteen (15) exhibitor registrations
+ Recognition in the brochure and on-site signage

Platinum Level Sponsorship($100,000+) Your company will receive:
+ Two (2) exhibitor booths
+ Ten (10) exhibitor registrations
+ Recognition in the brochure and on-site signage

Gold Level Sponsorship ($75,000+)Your company will receive:
+ One (1) exhibitor booth
+ Six (6) exhibitor registrations
+ Recognition in the brochure and on-site signage

Silver Level Sponsorship($50,000+) Your company will receive:
+ One (1) exhibitor booth
+ Four (4) exhibitor registrations
+ Recognition in the brochure and on-site signage

Bronze Level Sponsorship($25,000+) Your company will receive:
+ One (1) exhibitor booth
+ Two (2) exhibitor registrations
+ Recognition in the brochure and on-site signage

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Invitation to Exhibit

Advances in Cosmetic and MedicalDermatology 2009 invites you to participate in the Exhibit Programfor this meeting. Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatologyoffers exhibiting companies the opportunity to display their productsand services to rheumatologists from all over the United States.

EXHIBIT DATESAND HOURS

Sunday, January 25 (SET UP)	2:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, January 26	7:30am-1:00pm
Tuesday, January 27	7:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday, January 28	7:30am-1:00pm
Thursday, January 29	7:30am-1:00pm
Friday,January 30	7:30am-11:00am (DISMANTLE at 11:00am)

Continental breakfast willbe served daily from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. One 30-minute refreshmentbreak per Scientific Session will be held in the Exhibit Area.

CATEGORIES OF EXHIBITS
The exhibit program is designedto provide firsthand information about productsand services specific to the area of dermatology and to serveas a forum for updating the physician's knowledge of current technologicaladvances in the field of dermatology. The exhibit program isan integral part of the overall education program for this meeting.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
permission to exhibit maybe granted to firms only if their proposed exhibit meets the followingcriteria:

1. The product or service relates specifically to the medical and scientific aspects of the practice of dermatology;
2. The products or services to be displayed are safe when used in accordance with the instructions or recommendations of the applicant;
3. The products or services are capable of safely performing in accordance with the claims made by the applicant;
4. The products or services to be displayed contribute significantly to the education goal of the meeting.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
In order to be considered for first assignment of space, applicationsmust be returned by October 1, 2008.

REVIEW PROCEDURES
Applications for exhibit space will be reviewed to determine whetherthey satisfy the criteria for acceptance. Also, please note thefollowing:

1. Each applicant must supply specific information concerning the products or services to be displayed with the exhibit application.
2. When deemed necessary, Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology may request additional supporting data from the applicant.

BOOTH INFORMATION
All booths will be approximately 8" x 10" (80 squarefeet). To maintain uniformity and to prevent obstruction of viewof adjoining booths, no solid or draped walls can be higher thaneight (8) feet in the back and four (4) feet along the dividersand aisles. The price of the booth includes, in additional tothe space itself for the entire exhibit, a lone line sign, showingfirm name, and one (1) complimentary registration per booth.

The exhibit area is carpeted.Sufficient lighting is provided for adequate illumination in theexhibit area, but no individual electrical outlets are providedin the booth space. The appropriate electrical contractor to ensurethat all safety requirements and fire regulations of the hotelare met must supply all electrical work. All draping or displaymaterials of cloth must be fireproofed. Under no conditions willcombustible oils or gases be permitted in the exhibit area.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE
All booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.preferences will be given to companies that also provide Advancesin Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology with an educational grant.

PAYMENT
Booth fees are $2,250.00 USD per 8" x 10" area if spaceis booked prior to June 30, 2008. After July 1, 2008there will be an additional charge of $250.00 USD per exhibitor.

Full payment must be submittedwith the application for exhibit space. no application will beprocessed or space assigned until payment is received.

CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Once your deposit is received, you will receive information onany contractor services. All official contractors act in theirown behalf in all arrangements with exhibitors and are not agents,employees or representatives of the Meeting. All services or materialsupplied by such contractors on order of the exhibitor will bebilled directly by the contractor to the exhibitor. Therefore,the meeting does no assume any liability or responsibility forany act performed or omitted by such official contractors.

REGISTRATION
Registration forms will be sent to each exhibiting company withtheir exhibitor confirmation. These forms should be returned notlater than October 30, 2008. no exhibitor will be admitted tothe exhibit area without and exhibitor's badge. Each exhibitoris allowed one (1) registration per booth without charge. Maximumof three (3) exhibitors per booth.

The Advances in Cosmetic andMedical Dermatology registration desk will be located adjacentto the meeting rooms and will be in operation during exhibit hours.Housing information will be included in the program book and mailedto you at a later date.

CANCELLATION/REFUNDPOLICY
Notification of an exhibitor's decision to cancel must be mailedin writing on company letterhead to Advances in Cosmetic and MedicalDermatology. If written notification of cancellation is receivedby: October 31, 2008 Full Refund (less $100 fee); November 1 -November 30, 2008 50% Refund; after November 30, 2008 no provisionfor any refund.

SET UP AND DISMANTLING OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit Set-up: January 25 - 2:00pm-6:00pm

Exhibit Dismantle: January 30 - 11:00am-1:00pm

RULES AND REGULATIONS
By applying for exhibit space, a company agrees to adhere to allconditions and regulations outlined in this Invitation to Exhibit.The following rules and regulations have been designed for thebenefit of all exhibitors. Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatologyrequests full cooperation of the exhibitor in their observance.Please be sure that your promotional department or anyone elseinvolved in the arrangements for your exhibit had a copy of theserules and regulations.

It is the responsibility ofthe exhibitor to guarantee that booth staff are aware of and adhereto these rules, and conduct themselves in a professional mannerthroughout the meeting. For your own protection please read theexhibitor rules and regulations outlined in the prospectus. Also,it is important to review these terms and conditions as well asany general information with your exhibitor representatives whowill be staffing our booth on-site.

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ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Advertising
Exhibit items, advertising literature or pamphlets that are distributedmay contain only recognized indications and claims. Advertisingin any media that particular products or services have been exhibitedat the meeting or in a manner that could be construed as an endorsementby the meeting is prohibited.

Exhibitors shall not transmitnor permit anyone to transmit a description of any part of themeeting by means of radio, television, cable, videotape or othermethod of transmission of audio or visual reports with writtenconsent.

Advertising materials cannotbe distributed outside the exhibitor's booth. This applies todistributing fliers, handbills, invitations, magazines or otheradvertising material to hotel rooms of meeting attendees. Distributingmaterial in any part of the facilities used by the meeting isforbidden.

Badges
All representatives of exhibiting firms must register and wearthe official exhibitor’s badge for admission to and whilein the exhibit hall. Company badges will not be accepted in lieuof the official badge. Exhibitors may not deface or mark badgesin any manner. Affixing stick-on items, punching, stamping ormarking badges is not permitted. Individuals who do not have badgeswill not be permitted into the exhibit area.

Booth Activities/Demonstrations/AudiovisualPresentations
The exhibitor is permitted to demonstrate the firm’s equipmentand to make information presentations regarding the product lineor service in the booth. However, other attention getting devicesin the form of entertainment, or demonstrations of non-productitems or services must be approved in writing by the Meeting Manager.Only such activities which, in the discretion of the Meeting Manager,are in keeping with the professional deportment of the technicalexhibits program will be permitted. All demonstrations shall beconfined to the space allocated each exhibitor. The use of otherthan closed-sound systems will be permitted only with the priorapproval of the Meeting Manager. Any exhibit may be closed ifdeemed by the Meeting Manager to have an excessive noise level.

Contests and Drawings
Prize contests, awards, drawings, raffles or lotteries of anydescription held at any time or place within the auspices of themeeting are not permitted. Attendees may not be registered fordrawings, raffles or lotteries, which might be conducted. Gamingdevices of any description are not allowed in the exhibit hall.

FDA Regulations
Exhibitors must abide by all applicable Food and Drug Administration(FDA) regulations, including but not limited to any or all approvedrequirements. Exhibitors are reminded that the FDA prohibits theadvertising or other promotion of investigational or unapproveddrugs or devices. The FDA also forbids the promotion of approveddrugs or devices for unapproved uses. In addition, under FDA rules,the background of the exhibit must show the generic name of anydrug products featured.

Smoking
Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology has established anon-smoking policy for the meeting. This applies to the entiremeeting. Thank you for not smoking.

Hospitality Functions
Prior Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology approvalisrequired for all exhibitor hospitality functions. Hospitalityfunctions cannot conflict with official Advances in Cosmetic andMedical Dermatology activities and must have no formal marketing,production demonstrations or scientific presentations. no exceptionsto this rule will be allowed. Requests for such activities mustbe submitted in writing to the Meeting Manager prior to November30, 2008. The request must specify date, time and location aswell as type of function and anticipated attendance.

Subletting/Sharing of Space
No part of any exhibit space assigned to an exhibitor may be reassigned,sublet or shared with any other party by the exhibitor.

Shipping Information
Shipping information will be sent to you 90 days before meeting date. Exhibitors are responsible for all fees associated withshipping materials.

Insurance
It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to maintain such insuranceagainst injury to person or damage or losses of property in suchamounts as the exhibitor deems adequate. Insurance protectionwill not be provided to the exhibitor either by Advances in Cosmeticand Medical Dermatology or the Hotel.

Security
Watchmen will NOT be available. The exhibit hall entrances willbe closed after exhibit hours each day.

There is not to be any assumption of obligation or duty with respectto the protection of the property of the exhibitors, which shallat all times be the sole responsibility of each exhibitor.

Liability and Indemnification
The exhibitor will be fully responsible for any claims, liabilities,losses, damages or expenses relating to or rising out of any propertyof exhibitor or any other property where such injury, loss ordamage is incident to, arises out of, or is in any way connectedwith exhibitor's participation in Advances in Cosmetic and MedicalDermatology. Its officers, directors, agents and employees andthe Hotel and its agents, servants and employees from and againstany and all such claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses;provided that the foregoing shall not apply to injury, loss ordamaged by or resulting from the negligence or willful misconductof Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology, its officers,directors, agents or employees or of the Hotel and its agents,servants or employees. In case any part of the exhibition hallis destroyed or damaged so as to prevent Advances in Cosmeticand Medical Dermatology from permitting and exhibitor to occupyassigned space during any part of the whole of the exhibitionperiod, or in case occupation of assigned space during an partor the whole of the exposition period is prevented by strikes,Acts of god, national emergency or other cause beyond the controlof Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology, then the exhibitorwill be charged for space only for the period the space was orcould have been occupied by exhibitor; and the exhibitor herebywaives any claim against Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology,its directors, officers, agents or employees for losses or damageswhich may arise in consequence of such inability to occupy assignedspace.

Interpretation and Applicationof Rules and Regulations
All matters in question not specifically covered by these rulesand regulations are subject to the decision of Advances in Cosmeticand Medical Dermatology through its board. Exhibitors agree tocomply with all subsequent reasonable rules adopted by Advancesin Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology. Advances in Cosmetic andMedical Dermatology may grant permission to exhibit, subject tosuch special conditions or limitations, as it deems necessaryto assure that an exhibit satisfies the basic criteria for technicalexhibits.

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