January 21-22, 2013 Omni Fort Worth Hotel. The Premier Technology Conference & Expo for Financial Institutions. Exhibitor/Sponsor Kit

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1 January 21-22, 2013 Omni Fort Worth Hotel The Premier Technology Conference & Expo for Financial Institutions Exhibitor/Sponsor Kit

2 Dear Colleague: Now is the me to make plans to par cipate in the eleventh TechMecca Technology Expo & Conference at the Omni Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas. As an exhibitor, sponsor or adver ser, you are able to reach members of Independent Bankers Associa on of Texas (IBAT) and financial ins tu ons throughout the country in one convenient loca on. With the huge success of the 2012 event in Dallas, prime space is sure to fill up quickly. Sign up today to take advantage of the largest regional financial services technology expo and conference by exhibi ng during TechMecca Why TechMecca Should be #1 on Your List of Industry Expos: Exhibi ng once a year at one show, you have the poten al to reach decision makers from hundreds of financial ins tu ons at one economical venue. TechMecca s technology focus provides more qualified leads than tradi onal expos. Our team works for you to a ract media coverage and draw booth traffic by offering various exhibitor/a endee networking opportuni es. TechMecca 2013 is designed for suppliers ready to assist forward-thinking community banking execu ves who are commi ed to maintaining an edge on the issues, products and services confron ng our industry. Surrounded by financial industry leaders and decision makers in an innova ve atmosphere, this exci ng Technology Expo & Conference is vital to your business plan. Check out the following exhibitor informa on for complete details. Register now online at to ensure your prime space in the exhibit hall. Gain greater presence and recogni on by selec ng from a number of adver sing and sponsorship opportuni es. We look forward to seeing you at TechMecca Christopher L. Williston, CAE President & CEO Independent Bankers Associa on of Texas 2

3 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Omni Fort Worth Hotel

4 General Information Conference Location: Omni Fort Worth Hotel 1300 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX CONFERENCE DATES/TIMES Monday, January 21, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Installa on 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Conference Registra on 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Opening General Session with Keynote* 9:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Educa onal Sessions 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open/Lunch with A endees 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. General Session* 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open/Exhibitor & A endee Networking Recep on Tuesday, January 22, :30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Conference Registra on 8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Educa onal Sessions 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Closing General Session with Keynote* 11:30 a.m. Conference Concludes *All exhibitors are welcome to a end the General Sessions and the Keynote Addresses. ATTENDEES All levels of officers, management and employees will be invited from 3,500 financial ins tu ons throughout the country. PREMIUM EXHIBIT BOOTHS Premium booths are 10 x 20 and include: All standard booth ameni es, plus STANDARD EXHIBIT BOOTHS Standard booths are 10 x 10 and include: Two (2) full registra ons for both the Conference and Expo Lead Retrieval Unit 8 high draped backdrop 3 high side draped booth dividers Booth iden fica on sign 24-hour security in the Exhibit Hall Hall is carpeted EXHIBITOR BENEFITS 6 hours in which exhibitors can target new prospects and visit with current customers in the Exhibit Hall A endee registra on list furnished prior to the conference for advance marke ng opportuni es Online Exhibitor Product Locator Service to match a endees with vendor services A handheld electronic lead retrieval unit at the booth to capture complete database of individual contacts at the expo Your company listed: On the TechMecca Web site, techmecca In various IBAT publica ons and communiqués In the official conference program EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE Monday, January 21, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Installa on 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open/Lunch with A endees 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Exhibitors are encouraged to set up appointments in the Exhibit Hall 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor & A endee Networking Recep on 6:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Exhibit Dismantling Up to four (4) full registra ons for both the Conference and Expo 4

5 EXHIBIT INSTALLATION All exhibits must be ready for show by 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, EXHIBIT DISMANTLING Any exhibitor dismantling prior to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013 may be denied future exhibit opportuni es. BOOTH PRICING $2,595 IBAT Member Standard 10 x 10 Booth $5,190 IBAT Member Premium 10 x 20 Booth $2,795 IBAT Nonmember Standard 10 x 10 Booth $5,590 IBAT Nonmember Premium 10 x 20 Booth SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING Exhibitors may maximize their exposure by becoming one of the event sponsors or adver sing in the official show program. Affordable levels of sponsorships are available to fit a variety of budgets. For more informa on, refer to pages 6-8 or visit PAYMENT SCHEDULE A non-refundable deposit of $1,300 per 10 x 10 booth or $2,595 per 10 x 20 booth is due no later than December 1, 2012 with the Exhibitor Booth Applica on and Contract completed online. The balance is due no later than December 23, Booth space may be reassigned if payments are not received by indicated dates. HOW TO RESERVE YOUR BOOTH Register online at Register early to ensure op mal booth loca on! You will receive confirma on of your assigned booth space within 48 hours of registering. For ques ons or more informa on, call Julie Courtney at (512) or at jcourtney@ibat.org. ACCOMMODATIONS Omni Fort Worth Hotel 1300 Houston Street Fort Worth, Texas (817) (817) Room Rate: $ Single/Double Accommoda ons must be reserved online through the TechMecca Web site ( in order to ensure the conference rate and availability. (Rates include a $10 surcharge to help offset conference costs.) NEW ENHANCEMENTS FOR EXHIBITORS Stand out from the compe on by placing your logo next to your company name and descrip on in the official TechMecca Conference Guide. EXPAND YOUR BRAND EXPOSURE POST-CONFERENCE Distributed to all IBAT Members, The Texas Independent Banker magazine ads are seen by thousands of community banking professionals. For maximum exposure, promote your message, product or services up to six (6) mes per year. The January/February issue will be distributed at the TechMecca Conference to all a endees. Contact Darlene Revers at drevers@ibat.org or DEMONSTRATION SESSION $1995 for a 7-minute demo session on stage at Monday a ernoon s general session. You must be an exhibitor or sponsor, and no slides or pre-recorded demos allowed. DEMONSTRATION ROOM $995 for a 10 x 10 (100 square feet) demonstra on room (includes carpe ng, company sign, electrical outlet and a lockable door). Registra on is not included with the rental of a demonstra on room. You must be an exhibitor or sponsor to reserve a demonstra on room. STATE ASSOCIATION ALLIANCES As of publica on, the following community bankers associa ons have signed on to market TechMecca to their respec ve memberships, enabling you to reach other poten al customers outside the state of Texas. Community Bankers of Iowa Community Bankers Associa on of Oklahoma Community Bankers of Wisconsin Independent Community Bankers Associa on of New Mexico Independent Community Bankers of North Dakota Missouri Independent Bankers Associa on 5

6 Sponsorship Opportunities Want to gain even more exposure for your company? Further enhance your visibility by being a sponsor. Your level of sponsorship and its benefits are determined by your contribu on. Complete applica on on page 7 and mail or fax. Also available online at org/techmecca. Type of Recogni on Free Ad Space in Conference Program Titanium $25,000 Front inside cover or back cover, full page Pla num $10,000 Gold $5,000 1/2 page 1/2 page Silver $3,000 Full lis ng with logo Bronze $1,500 Full lis ng with logo Recogni on at General Session Slide Slide Slide Scrolling List Scrolling list Web Site Recogni on Logo & Link Logo & Link Logo & Link Logo Logo Badge Recogni on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recogni on on Refreshment Signage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Free Registra ons Up to White Paper Submission Exhibitor Enhancement Prior to event on web site & as a supplement to a endees onsite Company logo in the conference guide next to exhibitor lis ng Prior to event on web site Company logo in the conference guide next to exhibitor lis ng Prior to event on web site Company logo in the conference guide next to exhibitor lis ng Exhibitor Mobile App Enhancement Yes Yes Yes Free Booth 2 1 A endee Tote Bags Yes - Logo Yes - Logo General Session Speaker Introduc on Complimentary Registra on for 2 Senior Execu ves Yes Yes 7 Minute Demonstra on - Yes General Session Demonstra on Room Yes Hotel Room Drop - $2,000 plus the cost of the materials. Must be arranged directly with the hotel and have approval of show management. 6

7 Sponsorship Application COUNT US IN! We are interested in being a sponsor for TechMecca For the best return on your dollar and op mum amount of exposure, please return this form together with your deposit at your earliest convenience. The benefits listed on the previous page will begin at that me. Level of Sponsorship: Dollar Amount: TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP, a deposit equal to fi y percent (50%) of the dollar amount listed above MUST accompany this completed form. The balance is due and payable on or before November 15, The deposit will be forfeited a er December 15, Checks should be made payable to: TechMecca. In order to process your applica on, ALL of the informa on listed below must be completed. The informa on listed below will be printed in the official show program! Please send a jpeg or eps version of your company s logo to jcourtney@ibat.org. Company Mailing Address City/State/Zip Please print or type to ensure accuracy. Phone Contact for lis ng in program Contact for event coordina on (if different) Individual(s) to receive full conference registra on(s) (if APPLICABLE depending on level of sponsorship) Descrip on of business, product or service: Please note that the final program copy will read EXACTLY as you have it listed. Space is limited to 50 words. Copy exceeding 50 words may be edited. All copy subject to edi ng by show management. Title Title Fax Complete and return to: TechMecca Rio Grande Street, Ste. 100 Aus n, TX Fax For ques ons or more informa on, call Julie Courtney at (512) or at jcourtney@ibat.org. 7

8 Advertising Opportunities Adver sing in the Official Conference Show Program is a cost effec ve way to further enhance your company s exposure at TechMecca, the Southwest s largest technology conference & expo for financial ins tu ons. The program is a RESOURCE packed with informa on that is referenced year round by financial ins tu ons, associa on staff and industry officials. Don t miss the opportunity to keep your company s message in front of KEY DECISION-MAKERS in the financial ins tu on industry by taking out an ad in the Official Conference Program. SPECIFICATIONS AND DEADLINE Please provide electronic files in Adobe Illustrator CS3 or Adobe InDesign CS3 or convert files to EPS or PDF format. We are not able to accept files in Word, PageMaker, PowerPoint or Publisher. All submi ed art should be sized to final dimensions. EPS or PDF files created from Adobe Illustrator or InDesign must include font files. To avoid font problems, we recommend that text be converted to outlines. Please include a laser print and only the files needed to output the ad. ads to jcourtney@ibat.org by the deadline date of November 30, SPACE IS LIMITED and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: Ad prices are net and noncommissionable. Please complete the informa on below Refer any ques ons to: and return with your check to: Julie Courtney TechMecca 2013 (512) Rio Grande Street, Suite 100 jcourtney@ibat.org Aus n, Texas Size Dimensions Specifica ons Cost Full Page Bleed: 8.75 (w) x (h) Black/White $595 Live area: 7.5 (w) x 10 (h) Half Page Bleed: 8.75 (w) x (h) Live area: 7.5 (w) x 4.75 (h) Black/White $295 We want a (please check one): Full Page $595 Half Page $295 Contact Title Company Mailing Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax 8

9 General Information, Rules and Regulations 1. SHOW SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The TechMecca 2013 Conference and Expo ( TechMecca or the Expo ) is produced by and is the property of Independent Bankers Associa on of Texas ( IBAT ). Each prospec ve exhibitor (hereina er Exhibitor ) is required to complete the EXHIBIT BOOTH APPLICATION AND CONTRACT (the Contract ) online at the registra on site org/techmecca. By doing so, he subscribes to all terms set forth in these TECHMECCA 2013 GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS (the Regula ons ), which are expressly incorporated into and made a part of the Contract. Each Exhibitor, for itself and its employees and agents, agrees to abide by these Regula ons. 2. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS Sole control of the exhibit hall(s) used by TechMecca (the Exhibit Hall ) rests with IBAT. All booth spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in the order the executed Contract, together with the Deposit (as defined in paragraph 7 below), are received. Receipt by a poten al Exhibitor of the TechMecca conference adver sing materials, a form Contract or these Regula ons is not an offer or invita on on the part of TechMecca for that par cular person or en ty to exhibit at TechMecca, nor does any poten al Exhibitor have the right to exhibit at TechMecca unless and un l a Contract, duly executed and delivered by such poten al Exhibitor, has been accepted and executed by IBAT, and confirma on thereof has been returned to such poten al Exhibitor. Exhibitor acknowledges and agrees that any trade show exhibit loca on that is designated in wri ng or in any other manner as assigned to Exhibitor is subject to reloca on within the Exhibit Hall at any me, as IBAT may determine necessary or desirable. In par cular, IBAT has the right to relocate an Exhibitor s booth if the planned exhibit area is not completely sold; provided that reasonable efforts will be made to avoid loca ng an Exhibitor s booth next to a direct compe tor of such Exhibitor. Exhibitor hereby further agrees that IBAT may, at any me, for any reason and without any prior no ce, refund the money paid by Exhibitor for exhibit space pursuant to these Regula ons and cancel same. 3. WHAT MAY BE EXHIBITED CONTROL OF THE SHOW TechMecca is designed for display and demonstra on of financial ins tu on-related products and services. Exhibits and ac vi es are subject to inspec on and prohibi on by IBAT in its sole and absolute discre on at any me from the beginning of setup through the dura on of the show. Distribu on of exhibit materials/literature or giveaway items is permissible provided it does not in any way imply endorsement of Exhibitor s product/service by TechMecca, IBAT or any of their affiliates, except as otherwise expressly agreed in wri ng. Exhibitor acknowledges and agrees that IBAT has the exclusive right to interpret these Regula ons and to make final decisions regarding ma ers related to the opera on of TechMecca not covered hereby. Any decision by IBAT regarding the ma ers covered by this paragraph will be final and binding on Exhibitor. 4. BOOTH & SPACE LIMITATIONS Minimum booth size is 10 deep x 10 wide per Exhibitor. No guarantee is made regarding the availability of any par cular booth size or configura on. Combina ons of two or more of the spaces shown in the booth diagram may be requested. 5. ARRANGEMENTS OF EXHIBITS Standard booth equipment (back and side wall drapes and iden fica on signs) will be provided by TechMecca through Freeman Decora ng Company without cost to the Exhibitor if 9 ordered no later than December 1, If Exhibitor plans to install a completely constructed display of such a character that the Exhibitor will not require or desire the use of standard booth equipment, no part thereof shall project or extend beyond the space allo ed to the Exhibitor. No Exhibitor s products, equipment or booth construc on may be so placed as to obstruct the view of the neighboring exhibits for visitors passing through the aisles, as determined by IBAT in its sole and absolute discre on. No part of any display may be over eight feet in height. The back three feet of rented space may be occupied from the floor up to eight feet in height; the front of the rented space may be occupied from the floor up to 48 inches only. All aisle space and u lity cores belong to the show. Exhibitor agrees to provide for storage as needed within his assigned booth area, and agrees that no item will be stored in the u lity core. Standing in aisles or in front of exhibit booths of other Exhibitors to a ract persons to a par cular booth or for adver sing purposes is strictly prohibited. 6. SUBLETTING OF BOOTH SPACE Exhibitor agrees that its space is to be used solely for the person or en ty whose name appears on the Contract, and Exhibitor will not assign, sublet, or appor on booth space or any part thereof allo ed to Exhibitor, nor to exhibit or adver se goods other than those manufactured or sold by Exhibitor in the regular course of business, without the prior wri en consent of IBAT (which consent may be withheld in its sole and absolute discre on). 7. PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,300 for each 10 x 10 exhibit booth and/or $2,595 for each 10 x 20 booth (the Deposit ) is due no later than December 1, 2012 and must accompany the Exhibit Booth Applica on and Contract completed online. Payment in full of the specified booth fee as provided for under the Contract shall be due on or before December 23, 2012, and shall also be non-refundable except as specifically set forth to the contrary herein. 8. CANCELLATION OR WITHDRAWAL Exhibitor may cancel or withdraw from TechMecca subject to the following condi ons and restric ons: a. Exhibitor shall give TechMecca no ce in wri ng of its inten on to cancel or withdraw from the expo. b. In the event TechMecca receives such no ce on or before November 15, 2012, all fees paid by Exhibitor to TechMecca in excess of the Deposit will be refunded. c. In the event such no ce is received between November 16, 2012 and up to and including December 1, 2012, Exhibitor shall be en tled to one-half of payment in excess of the Deposit. Cancella ons on or a er December 2, 2012 will not be en tled to a refund of any fees paid to TechMecca, including the Deposit, and Exhibitor shall be obligated and agrees to pay the total specified booth fee as provided for under the Contract. d. In the event of cancella on, (i) TechMecca shall have the right to use any exhibit space assigned to Exhibitor to suit its convenience, including making such space available to another exhibitor, without any rebate or allowance to Exhibitor and (ii) TechMecca assumes no responsibility for having included the name of Exhibitor or descrip ons of its products and/or services in the show catalog, brochures, news releases, or other materials. 9. BOOTH PERSONNEL Exhibitor shall keep at least one a endant in its booth at all mes during published show hours,

10 commencing January 21, Each person in Exhibitor s booth at any me must be, or must be accompanied by, an employee or authorized representa ve of Exhibitor who is capable of posi vely iden fying himself as such, and any other person shall be subject to immediate expulsion from the Exhibit Hall. Any failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph 9 will en tle IBAT, in its sole and absolute discre on, to (i) immediately remove Exhibitor s booth from the Exhibit Hall at Exhibitor s expense and (ii) ban Exhibitor from par cipa ng in future TechMecca shows. 10. EXHIBITOR S BADGES TechMecca will provide Exhibitor badges by name for personnel assigned by Exhibitor to staff its booth. Badges are not transferable. Badges will be available only at the Exhibitor registra on counter. Temporary day badges will be issued to personnel properly iden fied as authorized to work in the hall during installa on and dismantling. Badges must be worn in the hall at all mes. BADGES WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE SPECIFIED BOOTH FEE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL. EXHIBITOR ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE OR UTILIZE BADGES OR OTHER SHOW CREDENTIALS. 11. REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION TechMecca will not be open to the general public. An official badge, issued to all a endees upon registra on, en tles the wearer to unlimited a endance at TechMecca during scheduled expo hours. This official badge must be worn at all mes in the Exhibit Hall, and is not transferable. TechMecca shall have sole control of all admission policies at all mes, including admission of visitors to the expo. 12. INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING IBAT will establish specific requirements with respect to the me for installa on and dismantling of exhibits, and these requirements will be provided to each Exhibitor prior to commencement of the show. Such requirements shall be binding upon the Exhibitor as though fully set forth herein. All displays must be in place and set up no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 21, Under no circumstances will the delivery or removal of any por on of an exhibit be permi ed during the show without the prior wri en consent of IBAT. Dismantling of exhibits will not be permi ed un l a er the official close of the show. ABSOLUTELY NO DISMANTLING WILL BE PERMITTED PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING TIME. Any failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph 12 will en tle IBAT, in its sole and absolute discre on, to ban Exhibitor from par cipa ng in future TechMecca shows. 13. CONFLICTING MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENTS Exhibitor agrees not to extend invita ons, call mee ngs, or otherwise take any ac on that could reasonably be expected to encourage TechMecca a endees or exhibitors to be absent from the Exhibit Hall during the official hours of the Expo or from other scheduled TechMecca events. If Exhibitor desires or intends to reserve or use a suite or mee ng room in any of the TechMecca conference hotels, it agrees (i) to arrange this space only through IBAT and (ii) that this space will be u lized only for approved hospitality or other forms of promo onal ac vity in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph DEFAULT OCCUPANCY Any exhibit space contracted for by Exhibitor, but not occupied as of one hour prior to the official opening of the show, may be used for other purposes or reassigned (which may include selling such space to another exhibitor) by IBAT in its sole and absolute discre on, without no ce to the defaul ng Exhibitor. In that event, the defaul ng Exhibitor shall not be en tled to any refund, rebate or allowance. TechMecca assumes no responsibility for 10 having included the name of the defaul ng Exhibitor, or descrip ons of its products and/ or services, in the show catalog, brochures, news releases, or other materials. 15. BUILDING OCCUPANCY In case the Exhibit Hall shall be destroyed or damaged, or if the show fails to take place as scheduled or is interrupted and/ or discon nued, or access to the Exhibit Hall is prevented or interfered with by reason of any strike, lockout, injunc on, act of war, act of God, emergency declared by any governmental agency or by IBAT, or for any other reason, the Contract may be terminated by IBAT in its sole and absolute discre on. In the event of such termina on, Exhibitor releases, acquits and forever discharges TechMecca, IBAT, and their respec ve employees and agents, from any and all obliga ons, liabili es, damages, and claims arising from or in connec on with such termina on, and agrees that the sole liability of TechMecca with respect thereto shall be to return to Exhibitor any payment received by TechMecca from Exhibitor in respect of the specified booth rental fee, less Exhibitor s pro rata share of all costs and expenses incurred and commi ed by TechMecca, IBAT, or any one or more of them, in respect of the show. EXHIBITOR EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE RELEASE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH 15 SHALL INCLUDE LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OF TECHMECCA, IBAT, OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. 16. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IBAT and the Exhibit Hall may designate contractors to perform work at the Exhibitor s expense. Where union personnel are required by the Exhibit Hall or by the contractors involved, it shall be Exhibitor s responsibility to comply with such requirements. Neither TechMecca nor IBAT shall be responsible for the conduct of, or any failure to perform by, any of such contractors, their employees, agents or charges, or for any other ma er rela ng to such contractors or the Exhibit Hall or for any services provided to Exhibitor, including (without limita on) drayage, machinery moving and erec ng, furniture rental, booth and floral decora ng, photography, drinking water, telephone or other telecommunica ons services, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, or signs. 17. VIDEO AND SOUND SYSTEMS The use of video will be permitted, subject to approval by and the control of IBAT in its sole and absolute discre on. IBAT reserves the right in its sole and absolute discre on to restrict the use of, or prohibit, any sound systems and/or any machines or devices that are deemed to create excessive noise or otherwise disrupt ac vi es within the Exhibit Hall. Exhibitor shall be responsible for securing any and all necessary licenses or consents for any performances, displays, or other uses of copyrighted works or patented inven ons and the use of any name, likeness, signature, voice, or other impression, or other intellectual property owned or claimed by any third party, which may be used, directly or indirectly, by Exhibitor or on its behalf. Any royal es payable to a copyright owner, or to ASCAP or BMI on such owner s behalf, which are payable by reason of Exhibitor s ac on or use of copyrighted works, will be the sole responsibility of and payable by Exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to, and hereby does, indemnify, defend, and hold TechMecca and IBAT harmless from and against any claim of liability in any incident or resul ng loss, infringements or other viola ons of the intellectual property rights, rights of privacy, publicity rights, or any other related rights of any third party, whether enforced by that third party or its representa ve. IBAT reserves the right to discon nue the electricity supply of Exhibitor if Exhibitor is deemed to be in viola on of the requirements of this paragraph SUPPLIES FOR OPERATING EQUIPMENT Arrangements must be made by

11 Exhibitor directly with Freeman Decora ng Company, at least three (3) working days before the show opening, for delivery during non-show hours of supplies (including flexible materials, cartons and products to be packaged). No deliveries may be made during show hours. 19. REFRESHMENTS No outside food and beverage is allowed at the expo. Exhibitors may contact our Conven on Services Manager, Leslie McGuire, CMP, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel at (817) for any orders they wish to place directly with the hotel to provide. 20. SAFETY, FIRE AND HEALTH Exhibitor shall comply with all applicable safety, fire and health ordinances, rules and regula ons. All displays, exhibit materials and equipment must be reasonably located and protected by safety guards and fireproofing to prevent fire hazards and accidents. No explosive or combus ble materials are to be displayed or stored within the Exhibit Hall, and all construc on shall be substan al, fixed in posi on for the dura on of the show, and constructed of fire-retardant materials. All construc on and other ac vi es of Exhibitor shall be in accordance with all requirements of the Exhibit Hall and TechMecca. In par cular, Exhibitor shall be responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabili es Act with regard to any presenta ons and services available at its booth, not including aisle access. 21. CARE OF BUILDING No Exhibitor may allow an ar cle to be brought into, nor permit any act to be done in, the Exhibit Hall which will increase the premiums or void policies of insurance held by or on behalf of the Exhibit Hall, TechMecca, or IBAT. No Exhibitor shall permit any act by any of its employees or agents, or by any other persons visi ng its booth, which could cause the Exhibit Hall to be marred, defaced or otherwise damaged. Upon the earlier to occur of the conclusion of the show or the termina on of the Contract, Exhibitor shall surrender the space in the Exhibit Hall occupied by Exhibitor in the same condi on as at the commencement of Exhibitor s occupa on of same. Any damages arising from or in connec on with any failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph 21 shall be covered by the indemnity set forth in paragraph 24 below. 22. INSURANCE TechMecca and/or the Exhibit Hall may take precau ons to safeguard Exhibitor s property by means of regular perimeter guard service. However, none of the Exhibit Hall, TechMecca, IBAT or any of their respec ve employees or agents, shall have (i) any liability for any injury to Exhibitor, its employees or agents, any show visitors or any other person, (ii) any responsibility for safeguarding Exhibitor s property, or (iii) any liability for any damage to or loss of Exhibitor s property through the, fire, accident or any other cause. In all cases, Exhibitor shall be obligated to insure against any such liability, damage or loss at its own expense. 23. SHOW ATTENDANCE LIST A complete list of persons registered to a end the show will be prepared and sent to Exhibitors of record no later than 30 days prior to the date scheduled for commencement of the show; provided that no such list will be sent to Exhibitor un l all amounts due from Exhibitor pursuant to the Contract have been paid in full. 24. INDEMNIFICATION Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Exhibit Hall, TechMecca, IBAT, and their respec ve employees and agents (each, an Indemnified Person ), from and against any and all liability and every loss, cost, claim, demand, or cause of ac on (including, without limita on, any damage to person or property, governmental charges or fines, and a orneys fees) arising from or in connec on with the show, any breach or default by Exhibitor of the terms of the Contract, or from any other cause whatsoever (including, without limita on, Exhibitor s installa on, removal or maintenance of property in, or occupancy or use of, the Exhibit Hall or any part thereof), excluding any such liability caused directly by or directly a ributable to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Person. EXHIBITOR EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH 24 INCLUDES INDEMNIFICATION FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OF EACH INDEMNIFIED PERSON. 25. GENERAL These Regula ons may be amended at any me and from me to me by IBAT, and all such amendments shall be binding on Exhibitor. The Contract (including these Regula ons) shall be binding upon the par es hereto and their respec ve executors, administrators, successors, and assigns; provided that Exhibitor may not assign the Contract or any rights or obliga ons arising thereunder without the prior wri en consent of IBAT, which consent may be withheld in the sole and absolute discre on of IBAT. The Contract shall be fully performable and venue for any ac ons related thereto shall lie in Travis County, Texas. A facsimile (fax) copy of the fully-executed Contract may be considered an original thereof. 26. EXHIBIT HALL RULES Exhibitor agrees to abide by all addi onal rules, policies and procedures as may be imposed by the Exhibit Hall at any me and from me to me. 27. DEFAULT; TERMINATION Failure by Exhibitor to comply with any term of the Contract (including these Regula ons) may, at the sole and absolute discre on of IBAT, result in any one or more of the following: (i) expulsion from the Exhibit Hall, (ii) forfeiture of all amounts paid by Exhibitor for exhibit space, (iii) removal and storage of Exhibitor s exhibit at Exhibitor s expense, and (iv) termina on of the Contract. Upon any such termina on, all Exhibitor s rights under the Contract shall cease and terminate, and all payments made by Exhibitor prior to said termina on may be retained by IBAT as liquidated damages. No termina on of the Contract shall affect any rights of TechMecca, IBAT, or any obliga ons or liabili es of Exhibitor, arising prior to such termina on. 28. TERM The Contract is valid only for the period commencing on the effec ve date of the Contract and ending on the earlier to occur of the termina on of the Contract pursuant to paragraph 27 above and the conclusion of the show; provided that access to and use of the Exhibitor s booth space in the Exhibit Hall shall be limited to authorized mes during the show, and a reasonable me before commencement of, and a er conclusion of, the show, in all cases as determined by IBAT. No guarantee is made regarding the availability of exhibit space in connec on with any future TechMecca shows. 29. APPLICABILITY OF LAW This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. 30. HEADINGS The use of paragraph headings is for convenience only and does not define the content or scope thereof. 31. HOTEL HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE The Exhibitor assumes the en re responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of Exhibitor s ac vi es on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Hotel, its owner, and its management company, as well as their respec ve agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claims. Hotel will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage nor claims arising out of Exhibitor s ac vi es on the Hotel s premises except for any claims, loss, or damages arising directly from the hotel s own negligence. 11

12 TechMecca is one of the most important trade conferences we a end each year. This gives us the opportunity to speak with our current customers and prospec ve customers in person. Each year for the last four years we have been able to sign up new customers. We will be back next year.