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Health Benefits Conference + Expo
Health Benefits
                                    30th
                                    Annual
                               Conference + Expo
                                                         May 25-27, 2021

                                                In-Person and Virtual
                                             Exhibit and Sponsorship
                                                       Opportunities
                                                                   Exclusive
                                                                Sponsorships
                                                                    Include:
                                                                 Keynote Session
                                                                    and Tote Bag
                                                             Conference Sessions
                                                                         Lanyard
                                                                Conference Wi-Fi
                                                                       And More

                                                                              ®

Sheraton Sand Key Resort | Clearwater Beach, Florida | www.ifebp.org/hbce | #HBCE
Health Benefits Conference + Expo
30th Annual Health Benefits Conference                                     + Expo
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          he Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE) is the premier source for health benefits and wellness education
          for employers. At HBCE, educational sessions focus on real-world experiences with case study evaluations addressing
          many of today’s hottest topics, from the latest regulations to wellness program trends and cost-containment strategies.

Sessions will be offered in person with a virtual option. In-person exhibit and virtual sponsorships are available, giving you the
opportunity to reach even more health benefits and wellness professionals who rely on HBCE for the latest in research and
health care trends and for products and resources to enhance their programs and plans. There are multiple opportunities for
attendees to visit the exhibit hall and a variety of sponsorships to maximize your brand exposure to this niche audience.

WHO ATTENDS                                                              Past Exhibitors
Attendees include mid- to senior-level professionals from
                                                                         • A&S Financial               • Industrial Physical
private and public sector employers, hospital and health care                                            Capability Services Inc.
                                                                         • American Hearing Benefits
systems, public school systems, universities, and city, county
                                                                         • AngioScreen                 • Motion Connected
and state governments representing:
                                                                         • Ascencia Diabetes Care      • National Wellness
• Employee benefits and total rewards                                                                    Institute, Inc.
                                                                         • AudioNet America
• Wellness, health promotion and population                                                           • Naturally Slim
                                                                         • Benefitexpress
   health management                                                                                   • Phoenix PBM
                                                                         • BenefitsLink.com
• Human resources                                                                                      • Renalogic
                                                                         • Businessolver
• Employee health services, including on-site/                                                        • Roche Diabetes
                                                                         • CareATC, Inc.
   near-site clinics                                                                                   • RX Manage
                                                                         • CareHere LLC
• Occupational health and safety                                                                       • State and Local
                                                                         • Delta Dental                  Government Benefits
• Workers’ compensation and absence management.                            Insurance Company             Association (SALGBA)
                                                                         • EnvisionRx                  • The Hartford
                                                                         • Faison Group
WHO EXHIBITS AND SPONSORS                                                • GogoMeds
                                                                                                       • Trion, A Marsh
                                                                                                         McLennan Agency
Service providers at HBCE represent products and services                • Health Data &               • UnitedHealthcare Hearing
including:                                                                 Management                  • WellDyneRx
• Health benefits/insurance/third-party administration/private            Solutions (HDMS)
                                                                                                       • WellRight
   exchange platforms                                                    • HealthFitness
                                                                                                       • WINFertility
• Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)                                       • Healthstat Inc.

• Providers of ancillary benefits such as dental, vision, life          Past Sponsors
   insurance, employee assistance programs (EAPs), pet                   • CareATC, Inc.               • NET Institute: Center for
   insurance, etc.                                                       • Careington International      Addiction & Recovery
• Employee benefit consulting/lifestyle coaching                                                         Education
                                                                         • EnvisionRx
                                                                                                       • Pond Lehocky Stern
• Wellness and preventive care                                           • Group & Pension               Giordano
• Health systems and on-site clinics, health screenings                    Administrators Inc.
                                                                                                       • State and Local
                                                                         • Health Data &                 Government Benefits
• Health and wellness data analytics                                       Management                    Association (SALGBA)
• Communication platforms                                                  Solutions (HDMS)
                                                                                                       • UnitedHealthcare
• Benefits and HRIS technology                                           • National Wellness
                                                                           Institute, Inc.             • WellRight
• Workers’ compensation and absence management                                                         • WorkPartners
                                                                         • Nations Hearing
• Telemedicine.

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Attendee Title Representation
• Benefits Manager                                       • Health Coach                             • Chief Financial Officer
• Manager of Engagement and Well-Being                   • Wellness Coordinator                     • Senior Director Strategic Health Initiatives
• Director of Human Resources                            • Senior Vice President                    • Director Benefits and Compensation
• Human Resource Generalist                              • Deputy City Commissioner                 • Director Health and Welfare
• Risk Manager                                           • Benefits Analyst                         • Manager of Employee Health

  Geographic Breakdown                                                                                 Sector Representation
                                                                                                                         Service
                                                                                                                         Provider
                                       Midwest                        Northeast                                          10%
             West                        25%                             15%
              5%
                                                                                                   Government/Public
                                                                                                        47%               Private/Corporate
                                            South                                                                             43%
                                            55%

   Past Attendees
   These leading organizations have participated in the Health Benefits Conference & Expo:

   Private/Corporations
   • Ajinomoto Foods          • Gulfstream               •   Kforce Inc.           •   Plex Systems, Inc.     •   Shamrock Foods Co.
     North America Inc.         Aerospace                •   Lehigh University     •   Rayonier Inc.          •   Union Bank
   • American Greetings       • Herman Miller, Inc.      •   Lithia Motors, Inc.   •   Rooms To Go            •   U.S. Sugar Corp.
   • Checkers Drive-In        • Huntington Ingalls       •   Otter Products        •   Roper Technologies,    •   Wagstaff, Inc.
     Restaurants, Inc.          Industries               •   Perkins+Will, Inc.        Inc.                   •   Web.com
   • City Gas Co.
   Government/Public
   • Association of           • City of Fayetteville,    • City of West Palm       • Gwinnett County          • North Kansas City
     Washington Cities          Georgia                    Beach, Florida            Government, Georgia        School District,
   • Charlotte County,        • City of Foley,           • City of Wyoming,        • Hillsborough County        Missouri
     Florida Sheriff Office     Alabama                    Ohio                      Public Schools,          • Oklahoma State
   • Chicago Painters and     • City of Fresno,          • Civil Service             Florida                    University, Oklahoma
     Decorators Union           California                 Employees               • Hillsborough County      • Orange County
   • City of Ann Arbor,       • City of Miami,             Association               Sheriff’s Office,          Sheriff’s Office,
     Michigan                   Florida                    Employee Benefit          Florida                    Florida
   • City of Boca Raton,      • City of Naples,            Fund                    • Los Angeles Fire &       • Pinellas County
     Florida                    Florida                  • Collier County School     Police Pensions            Schools, Florida
   • City of Clearwater,      • City of Ocala, Florida     District, Florida       • Metra Chicago            • School Board of
     Florida                  • City of Sarasota,        • County of Orange-       • Metropolitan               Sarasota County,
   • City of Dayton, Ohio       Florida                    HRS/Employee              Washington Airports        Florida
                                                           Benefits, California      Authority                • WEA Insurance Trust
   • City of Eugene,          • City of Tampa, Florida
     Oregon

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                                      Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
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30th Annual Health Benefits Conference                                                                         + Expo
2021 Exhibit Opportunities
                                                                                                   Exhibit Hall Hours, Registration and Teardown*
    8' x 10' Exhibit Spaces
                                                                                                   TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
    Booth Space Includes                                                                               Setup and Registration ��������������������������������������������������� 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    • T wo all-access conference                  • E xhibitor listing on website                    Exhibits, Registration and Networking ������������������������������������� 4:00-6:00 p.m.
       registrations including                     • Company listing in all                           All booths/displays must be set up by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
       receptions, continental                        preconference and conference
       breakfasts and luncheon                        publications
                                                                                                   WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
    • P ipe and drape for back                                                                        Exhibits Open �������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
                                                   • Product/service listing in the
       wall—10’ wide, 8’ high—and                     Conference Program distributed                   Continental Breakfast ������������������������������������������������������� 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
       draped sidewall/rails— 8’                     to all attendees.                                 Lunch ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12:30-1:30 p.m.
       deep, 36” high                                                                                   Networking and Refreshments inside exhibit hall throughout the day.
                                                   • Booth identification sign
    • 6' table and two (2) chairs
                                                   • Pre- and postconference                      THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
    • Free Wi-Fi                                     attendee list including name,
                                                                                                       Exhibits Open �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:00-11:00 a.m.
    • Wastebaskets                                   organization and mailing address
                                                     (sent May 4 and June 1).                          Continental Breakfast ��������������������������������������������������������������� 7:00-8:00 a.m.
    • Exhibit hall is carpeted.
                                                                                                        Networking and Refreshments inside exhibit hall throughout the day.
    As part of the conference’s virtual option, Your in-person exhibit                                 Exhibit hall closes at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday—no early move-outs.
    booth will also include a listing in our virtual Vendor Showcase.                                  Dismantle ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    This includes:                                                                                     *Schedule subject to change
    • Y our logo, company description                posts and preconference
       and contact information                        emails promoting your exhibit
                                                                                                     Social Distancing Guidelines
    • Embedded 30-second                             participation
                                                                                                     To ensure the safety of all attendees, the following social distancing
       promotional video                           • Postconference promotional                     guidelines must be adhered to. Only two exhibitors will be allowed in
    • R ecognition in social media                   email to conference attendees.                 exhibit booth at any one time. No food items on display, including wrapped
    See page 12 for details.                                                                         candy. “Giveaways” must be individually displayed on the table, not placed
                                                                                                     in containers or bowls for distribution. Registrants have priority access to
                                                                                                     sessions; exhibitors may attend only as capacity allows. Exhibit hall layout
    Price                                                                                            subject to change.
    8’ x 10’ Booth—$2,995
                                                                                                   Considerations for Departure Schedules
    To Reserve Your Booth Space                                                                    Return of empties: Allow Gulf Coast Expo one (1) hour for the return of
                                                                                                   empty shipping containers to all exhibiting companies on the show floor.
    COMPLETE                                                                                       Travel arrangements should be made to coincide with this time frame in mind.
    1.   Application/Contract for Exhibit Space���������������������������������������page 6      NO EARLY MOVE-OUTS.
    2.   Exhibit Personnel Registration form��������������������������������������������page 7
    3.   Exhibitor and Sponsor Listings form������������������������������������������page 12     Contract Terms and Regulations
                                                                                                   Refer to Contract Terms and Regulations on pages 14-15 of the Application/
    4.   Signature on Contract Terms and Regulations��������������������������page 15
                                                                                                   Contract for Exhibit Space for more specific information.

This conference sells out every year!
Sign up NOW for prime locations and inclusion in marketing promotions!

Payment                                                               Hotel Reservations                                                 Exhibitor Services Manual
Applications will not be processed without a signed                   The International Foundation has secured a block                   An Exhibitor Services Manual will be emailed
contract and payment of booth space(s).                               of sleeping rooms at special discounted rates at                   to the exhibiting firm’s designated event contact by
                                                                      Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Rooms are assigned on                    the official contractor, Gulf Coast Expo, by the week
You will receive a confirmation letter detailing your
                                                                      a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the               of April 6, 2021. The manual will contain complete
booth space and personnel once payment has been
                                                                      hotel at (727) 595-1611 to reserve your room, and                  exhibition details, order forms
processed. Sorry, we do not invoice.
                                                                      mention HBCE to receive conference rate.                           and deadline dates.

                For exhibit opportunities, contact Sandra Lange at sandral@ifebp.org or (262) 373-7657.
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Floor Plan
Sheraton Sand Key Resort | May 25-27, 2021 | Grand Ballroom

                                                                                         First ten (1
                                                                                                       0)
                                                                                        exhibitors
                                                                                   register w          to
                                                                                                ill receive
                                                                                     a complim
                                                                                                  entary
                                                                                    ¼-page ad
                                                                                                   in the
                      * Floor plan subject to change                              Conferenc
                                                                                              e Program
                      ** Due to social distancing guidelines, only two              (a $200 valu
                          exhibitors allowed in exhibit booth at the same time.                      e).

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APPLICATION/CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE/2021
30th Annual Health Benefits Conference & Expo
Company/Organization Information (Please print clearly)
APPROVED BY Name_____________________________________________ Title_______________________________ Email___________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________________________________ Organization#____________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________ State/Province __________ Country __________ ZIP/Postal code __________________
Phone__________________________________________________________ Fax ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Website�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

Event Contact (Person to receive all future exhibition correspondence and information)

Name__________________________________________________________ Title_______________________________ Email___________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________ State/Province __________ Country __________ ZIP/Postal code __________________
Phone__________________________________________________________ Fax ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Product/Service Category

Please check up to two categories that best describe(s) your company/services/products.
Limit two
   Administrative services                                 Health care/networks/other welfare benefits                              Preretirement planning
   Benefits/consulting services                             Fiduciary insurance/brokerage                                            Publisher
   Computer/software                                        Investment/financial                                                     Wellness/preventive organizations
   Government agency

Approval to exhibit by the Health Benefits Conference & Expo will be determined by the relationship of the product/service to employee benefits.
The product or service to be displayed (please be specific)________________________________________________________________________________________

Booth Information
Booth fee: (8' x 10' space)                                                                Booth Fee Includes:
Exhibit space: $2,995		 1st Booth Choice                      2nd Booth Choice             • Maximum of four booth personnel per 8' x 10' space
		 ______________                                             ______________               • Two complimentary full-conference registrations
                                                                                           • An additional two full-conference registrations can be purchased at a discounted rate
                                                                                              of $325 each.
                                                                                           • Additional registrations beyond the four allotted require purchase at full conference
                                                                                              registration rate. Note: Due to social distancing guidelines, only two exhibitors allowed
                                                                                              in exhibit booth at the same time.
Contractual Agreement
We hereby apply for exhibit space at the Health Benefits Conference & Expo to be held on May 25-27, 2021. We agree to abide by the Contract Terms and Regulations, accompanied
by this application (pages 14 and 15), which form a part of this contract between our firm (Exhibitor) and the Health Benefits Conference & Expo. We understand
that this is not a contract until officially accepted by the Health Benefits Conference & Expo.
ACCEPTED BY EXHIBITOR	 	 ACCEPTED BY HEALTH BENEFITS CONFERENCE & EXPO
Signature________________________________________________________  	                      Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title____________________________________________________________  	                      Title __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________  	                        Date ________________________ Booth(s) assigned__________________________________________

Payment Information                                                                                                               Exhibition/Order Summary
Full payment in U.S. funds must accompany order. Make check payable to Health Benefits Conference & Expo.                                                      Total (U.S. funds) $ _________
    Check # __________________________  $ __________________________  
    VISA         MasterCard           Discover           American Express
Credit card #____________________________________________________   Exp. date�����������������
Cardholder’s name (print) ��������������������������������������������������������������������

                                             Email secure form to                   Fax your secure registration                       For exhibit information,
                                             cashrec@ifebp.org.                     with credit card number:                           email sandral@ifebp.org or
                                                                                    (262) 364-1818.                                    phone (262) 373-7657.

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EXHIBIT PERSONNEL REGISTRATION 2021
30th Annual Health Benefits Conference & Expo
    Customer Information (Please print clearly)
    Company_______________________________________________________ Event contact�����������������������������������������������������������
    Address ________________________________________________________ Email�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
    City____________________________________________________________ State/Province __________ Country __________ ZIP/Postal code������������������
    Phone__________________________________________________________ Fax����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
    Name of on-site contact___________________________________________ Cell phone��������������������������������������������������������������
    Each exhibit space includes two complimentary full-conference registrations. An additional two full-conference registrations can be purchased for $325 each. Any
    additional conference registrations beyond the four allotted must be purchased at the full conference registration rate.
    Personnel Registration
    (1) Complimentary Conference Registration
    Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name________________________________________________________________
    Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Address____________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                       ■ Conference registration (complimentary)
    City_________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country_______ ZIP/Postal code________                              Additional conference registrations
                                                                                                                                           (full price)
    Phone____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________
                                                                                                                                              ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
    Email (mandatory)__________________________________________________________________________________                                       ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
    ■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ ____________
    Credit card #________________________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) �����������������������������������������������

    (2) Complimentary Conference Registration
    Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name________________________________________________________________
    Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Address____________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                       ■ Conference registration (complimentary)
    City_________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country________ ZIP/Postal code_______                              Additional conference registrations
                                                                                                                                           (full price)
    Phone____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________                                        ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
    Email (mandatory)__________________________________________________________________________________                                       ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
    ■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ ____________
    Credit card #________________________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) �����������������������������������������������

    (3) Add One Conference Registration
    Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name________________________________________________________________
    Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Address____________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                       ■ Conference registration ($325) or
    City_________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country________ ZIP/Postal code_______                              Additional conference registrations
                                                                                                                                           (full price)
    Phone____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________                                        ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
    Email (mandatory)__________________________________________________________________________________                                       ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
    ■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ ____________
    Credit card #________________________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) �����������������������������������������������

    (4) Add One Conference Registration
    Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name________________________________________________________________
    Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Address____________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                       ■ Conference registration ($325) or
    City_________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country________ ZIP/Postal code_______                              Additional conference registrations
                                                                                                                                           (full price)
    Phone____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________                                        ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
    Email (mandatory)__________________________________________________________________________________                                       ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
    ■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ ____________
    Credit card #________________________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) �����������������������������������������������

    Registration/Order Summary

           Email secure form to              Fax your secure registration with                                                 Additional conference registration(s) $ _________
            cashrec@ifebp.org.                credit card number:
                                                                                                                                                   Total (U.S. funds) $ _________
                                              (262) 364-1818.

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                                                  Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
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Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships include numerous rewards to add value to your sponsor dollar. Please see the full listing of rewards on page 10.

                                                                         TITANIUM
                                                                         Most visibility and highest level of sponsor rewards!
                                                                         KEYNOTE SESSION AND TOTE BAG (Exclusive) $10,000
                                                                         Make a great first impression when your company representative provides
                                                                         the welcome remarks and introduction of the keynote speaker. Make a lasting
                                                                         impression with your logo imprinted on the conference tote bag given to each
                                                                         attendee with a letter inserted from your organization. Along with the
                                                                         in-person education, attendees can also attend virtually. Sponsorship also
                                                                         includes the virtual sessions!
                                                                          BONUS Sponsorship includes one (1) complimentary exhibit hall booth and
                                                                         three (3) full-conference registrations (a $4,930 value). Sponsor may purchase
                                                                         one (1) additional conference registration at a discounted rate of $325.*
                                                                         Note: Due to social distancing guidelines, only two exhibitors allowed in
                                                                         exhibit booth at the same time

                                                                         PLATINUM
                                                                         Sign up early. Limited number available!
                                                                         SPONSORSHIP OF A CONCURRENT
                                                                         SESSION (Exclusive)                                                     $7,500
                                                                         Your organization will be front and center! Session must be presented with
                                                                         or by an employer as a successful case study (with results). Sessions must be
                                                                         approved based on their relevance to the program agenda. Along with the
                                                                         in-person education, attendees can also attend virtually. Sponsorship also
                                                                         includes the virtual sessions!
                                                                          BONUS Sponsorship includes one (1) complimentary exhibit hall booth and
                                                                         two (2) full-conference registrations (a $4,285 value). Sponsor may purchase
                                                                         two (2) additional conference registrations at $325 each.*
                                                                         Note: Due to social distancing guidelines, only two exhibitors allowed in
                                                                         exhibit booth at the same time

                                                                         GOLD
                                                                         ATTENDEE LUNCH                                                          $5,000
                                                                         Large-scale luncheon will be provided in a beautiful location for all attendees
                                                                         on Tuesday. Sponsorship includes your company name and logo prominently
                                                                         displayed on table decals or tent cards and banners during lunch. Sponsors
                                                                         may provide a branded item of their choice to distribute on tables.

                                                                         NETWORKING RECEPTION AND REGISTRATION                                   $5,000
                                                                         Receive prime visibility Tuesday as attendees register, visit the exhibit hall and
                                                                         enjoy refreshments in a comfortable, socially distanced space. Sponsorship
                                                                         includes your company’s name prominently displayed on table tent cards and
                                                                         banners and opportunity to greet attendees with a branded item.

                                                                         WI-FI (Exclusive)         NEW                                           $5,000
                                                                         Get connected to our attendees when you sponsor high-speed access to Wi-Fi.
                                                                         Your logo and a link to your website will be featured on the splash page that
                                                                         opens when our attendees sign on.
                                                                          BONUS All Gold Sponsorships include two (2) complimentary
                                                                         full-conference registrations (a $1,290 value).*
                                                                         *Sponsorships do not include preconference sessions or activities

       For sponsorship opportunities, contact Diane Mahler at dianem@ifebp.org or (262) 373-7656.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships include numerous rewards to add value to your sponsor dollar. Please see the full listing of rewards on page 10.

SILVER                                                                               BRONZE
LANYARDS FOR NAME BADGES (Exclusive)                                    $3,500      DESIGN YOUR OWN (DYO)
Your company name and logo won’t be missed when printed on the lanyard               WELLNESS SPONSORSHIP                                                 $1,500
for each attendee name badge.
                                                                                     Design your own wellness-related sponsorship. Ideas include leading a fitness
CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS                                                  $3,500      activity or a healthy snack break. The possibilities are up to you! Product or
                                                                                     activity must be approved by HBCE.
Sponsor either the Tuesday or Wednesday well-attended morning breakfast.
Sponsorship includes your company name on table tent cards and banners               REFRESHMENT BREAK                                                    $1,500
during breakfast.
                                                                                     Choose from three healthy and enticing refreshment breaks. Sponsorship
MOBILE APP (Exclusive)                NEW                               $3,500      includes your company name on table tent cards and banners in the exhibit
                                                                                     hall during the refreshment break.
Your logo and/or ad will be viewed over and over again when attendees
reference the conference app before, during and after the conference.                CONFERENCE NOTEPADS (Exclusive)                                      $1,500
Attendees can save their schedules, view the exhibitor and sponsor listings,
                                                                                     Your company name, logo and website will be printed on conference notepads
access speaker handouts and more.
                                                                                     included in tote bags for all attendees.
ON-SITE EMAILS             NEW                                          $3,500      CONFERENCE PENS/HIGHLIGHTERS (Exclusive)                             $1,500
Your digital ad will get prime visibility when included in the popular conference
                                                                                     Your company name, logo and website will be printed on conference pens/
emails sent daily to each attendee. Your digital ad can link to the URL of your
                                                                                     highlighters included in tote bags for all attendees.
choice such as company website, brochure, survey, etc. Emails include
information on the day’s events such as keynote presentations, activities,           CONFERENCE TOTE BAG INSERT                                           $1,500
lunches and more.                                                                    Your company may insert one flier or giveaway into each attendee’s
                                                                                     conference tote bag. All tote bag inserts must be approved by HBCE. Size
HOTEL KEY FOLDER (Exclusive)                    NEW                     $3,500      limitations may apply.
Put your brand directly into the hands of each attendee staying at the
conference hotel. Each card sleeve will contain your logo and slogan.                 BONUS      All Bronze Sponsorships include one (1) full-conference
                                                                                     registration at the discounted rate of $325.*
 BONUS All Silver Sponsorships include one (1) complimentary full-
conference registration (a $645 value).*                                             *Sponsorships do not include preconference sessions or activities.

 Virtual Vendor Showcase $2,500                                                      Customizable Underwriting Opportunity
The Virtual Vendor Showcase is located on each highly visible,                      Bring education to everyone, no matter how they choose to
virtual conference home page. Virtual Vendor Showcase includes:                     participate! Contact us to underwrite a portion of our programs.
• Logo, company description, contact information and embedded                       Ideas include covering the cost of conference registration fees or
   30-second promotional video (provided by sponsor in YouTube                      the cost of streaming live sessions from an in-person conference
   format)                                                                          to virtual attendees.
• Opportunity to show creativity in company description by
   supplying links to giveaways or prize drawings, downloads
   and more
• Recognition in social media posts and preconference emails
   promoting your sponsorship
• Postconference promotional email to conference attendees,
   thanking exhibitors and sponsors
• One complimentary virtual conference registration.

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                                             Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
30th Annual Health Benefits Conference                                                            + Expo
 May 25-27, 2021 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort | Clearwater, Florida

                                                                                                                                                        Showcase
 Bonus Sponsorship Rewards

                                                                                                                  Platinum
                                                                                                       Titanium
                                                                                                       $10,000

                                                                                                                                               Bronze

                                                                                                                                                        Vendor
                                                                                                                                                        Virtual
                                                                                                                  $7,500

                                                                                                                             $5,000

                                                                                                                                      $3,500

                                                                                                                                               $1,500
                                                                                                                                      Silver
                                                                                                                             Gold
 The following FREE rewards are also included with sponsorships as outlined below.

 Exclusive Branding
 Exclusive branding and/or signage will be imprinted with the sponsor logo on the following items:
 keynote session and tote bag, concurrent sessions, Wi-Fi splash page, lanyards, mobile app, hotel       4          4         4        4        4
 key folder, conference notepads and conference pens/highlighters.

 Promotional Emails
 Email sent to all attendees prior to conference promoting your applicable sponsored event               4          4         4        4        4
 Complimentary Exhibit Booth
 Sponsorship includes 8’ x 10’ booth.                                                                    4          4
 Banners and Signage
 Your company name and logo on main sponsor banners and on all applicable event signage
 prominently placed at conference                                                                        4          4         4        4        4
 Tent Cards or Decals
 Your company name and logo on tent cards or decals placed on event tables at applicable spon-
 sored events                                                                                                                 4        4        4
 Registrations and Ribbons
 Complimentary full-conference registrations ($625 value each)                                            3          2         2        1
 Conference registrations at $325 each                                                                    1          2                           1
 Sponsor ribbon affixed to your company attendees’ name badges for networking purposes                   4          4         4        4        4
 Exhibitor and Sponsor Listing (in-person meeting)
 Your company name, contact information and product description listed in the Conference Program
 (Includes notation on product/service listing if both exhibiting and sponsoring) and in the Virtual     4          4         4        4
 Vendor Showcase (see below for Vendor Showcase inclusions).

 Recognition of your exhibit or sponsorship on the HBCE website                                          4          4         4        4        4
 Recognition of your exhibit or sponsorship in the Conference Program and Virtual Vendor
 Showcase                                                                                                4          4         4        4        4
 Pre- and postconference attendee mailing list including name, organization and mailing address
 (no email) (sent May 4 and June 1, 2021)                                                                4          4         4        4

 Virtual Vendor Showcase Only

 Your product listing includes logo, company description, contact information and embedded
 30-second promotional video (provided by sponsor in YouTube format). Recognition in social
 media posts and preconference emails promoting your sponsorship. Postconference promotional
 email to conference attendees, thanking exhibitors and sponsors. Includes one complimentary                                                              4
 conference registration.
 DOES NOT INCLUDE PRE- OR POSTCONFERENCE MAILING LISTS

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                                                    Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
APPLICATION/CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIP                                                                                                             30th Annual Health Benefits Conference & Expo
Company/Organization Information (Please print clearly)
APPROVED BY Name______________________________________________________ Title____________________________________ Email___________________________________________________________
Company�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Event contact (person to receive all future sponsorship correspondence and information)�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Address_________________________________________________________________ Email���������������������������������������������������������������������������
City_____________________________________________________________________ State/Province__________ Country__________ ZIP/Postal code_______________________________
Phone___________________________________________________________________ Fax�����������������������������������������������������������������������������
Name of on-site contact____________________________________________________________________________ Cell phone������������������������������������������������
Sponsorship Choice
Titanium                                  Platinum                                  Gold                      Silver                                       Bronze                                    Virtual Vendor Showcase
   Keynote Session                          Concurrent Session**                      Attendee Lunch            Lanyards                                     Design Your Own                         Virtual Vendor
    and Tote Bag*                         Receive two complimentary                    Networking Reception      Continental Breakfast                         Wellness Sponsorship                     Showcase
Receive three complimentary               conference registrations and                 Wi-Fi                     Mobile App                                    Refreshment Break                     Receive one complimentary
conference registrations and              exhibit booth*                            Receive two complimentary    On-Site Emails                                Conference Notepads                   conference registration
exhibit booth*                            **Payment will not be processed until   conference registrations     Hotel Key Folder                              Conference Pens                          Customizable Underwriting
                                              session is approved.
*Titanium- and Platinum-level sponsors                                                                                                                                                                  Opportunity-Sponsorship
                                                                                                                Receive one complimentary                    Conference
  must also complete booth application
  and sign Exhibit Contract Terms and
                                                                                                                conference registration                        Tote Bag Insert                           details to be indentified
  Regulations for exhibit booth.                                                                                                                           Receive one discounted
                                                                                                                                                           conference registration at $325

Personnel Registration Additional registrations beyond those included above require additional registration fees.
(1) Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name_______________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                              ■ Conference registration (complimentary) or
Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                                                ■ Conference registration ($325)
City_____________________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country______ ZIP/Postal code__________                                                        Additional conference registrations
Phone___________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________________                                                              (full price)
Email (mandatory)________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ _______________                                                                                                      ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
Credit card #_______________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) ________________________________

(2) Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name_______________________________________
Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                            ■ Conference registration (complimentary) or
Address__________________________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                                                ■ Conference registration ($325)
City_____________________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country______ ZIP/Postal code__________                                                        Additional conference registrations
Phone___________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________________                                                              (full price)
Email (mandatory)________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ _______________                                                                                                      ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
Credit card #_______________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) ________________________________

(3) Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name_______________________________________
Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                            ■ Conference registration (complimentary) or
Address__________________________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                                                ■ Conference registration ($325)
City_____________________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country______ ZIP/Postal code__________                                                        Additional conference registrations
Phone___________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________________                                                              (full price)
Email (mandatory)________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ _______________                                                                                                      ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
Credit card #_______________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) ________________________________

(4) Full first name_________________________________________ M.I. _____ Last name_______________________________________
Title_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                            ■ Conference registration (complimentary) or
Address__________________________________________________________________________________   ■ Business  ■ Home                                                                ■ Conference registration ($325)
City_____________________________________________________ State/Province _____ Country______ ZIP/Postal code__________                                                        Additional conference registrations
Phone___________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________________                                                              (full price)
Email (mandatory)________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                ■ By April 9, 2021 ($645)
■ VISA   ■ MasterCard   ■ Discover   ■ American Express   $ _______________                                                                                                      ■ After April 9, 2021 ($745)
Credit card #_______________________________ Exp. date __________ Cardholder’s name (print) ________________________________
Contractual Agreement
We hereby apply for sponsorship at the 30th Annual Health Benefits Conference & Expo to be held May 25-27, 2021. We agree to abide by the Contract Terms and Regulations
on page 16, which form a part of this contract between our firm (Sponsor) and HBCE. We understand that this is not a contract until officially accepted by HBCE.
ACCEPTED BY SPONSOR	 	 ACCEPTED BY HBCE
Signature_________________________________________________________________  	                                   Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title_____________________________________________________________________  	                                   Title __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________________________  	                                     Date _________________________________________________________________________

Payment Information
Full payment in U.S. funds must accompany order. Make check payable to Health Benefits Conference & Expo.                                                                                          Sponsorship $ _________
    Check # __________________________  $ __________________________                                                                                                                               Registrations $ _________
    VISA     MasterCard     Discover     American Express                                                                                                                                       Total (U.S. Funds) $ _________
Credit card #____________________________________________________   Exp. date __________________
Cardholder’s name (print) _____________________________________________________________________

                                                              Email secure form to                       Fax your secure registration                              For sponsorship opportunities,
                                                              cashrec@ifebp.org.                         with credit card number:                                  contact Diane Mahler at
                                                                                                         (262) 364-1818.                                           dianem@ifebp.org or
                                                                                                                                                                   phone (262) 373-7656.
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                                                                Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
30th Annual Health Benefits Conference                                                   + Expo
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                                                                                                                                                                        Annual

     Exhibitor and Sponsor Listings—Complimentary!                                                                                                                                         May 25-27,
                                                                                                                                                                                                           2021

     All conference attendees will receive a Conference Program and access to the Virtual Vendor Showcase.                                                                Conference Program
     The program will list each exhibiting and sponsoring company, a description of its product or service,
     and a contact person for attendees to direct future inquiries. The virtual Vendor Showcase includes the
     aforementioned, plus optional promotional video, links to downloads and social media promotion.
     Please complete this form and return by April 6, 2021 to be included in these listings.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       ®

                                                                                                                       Sheraton San
                                                                                                                                   d Key Resort
                                                                                                                                                  | Clearwater
                                                                                                                                                                 Beach, Florida
                                                                                                                                                                                  | www.HBCE
                                                                                                                                                                                            .com | #HBCE

 Company Contact Information (Exactly as you would like it to appear in conference materials)

 Company name�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
 Website address������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
 Name______________________________________________________________________________ Title�����������������������������������������������
 (of person to handle attendee inquiries)
 Company address�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
 City____________________________________________________________ Province _______ Country ________ ZIP/Postal code��������������������������
 Phone__________________________________________________________ Fax (if applicable)��������������������������������������������������������
 Email address____________________________________________________ �����������������������������������������������������������������������

 Company Product/Service Description

 Email this form and ALL BELOW materials to
 Diane Mahler at dianem@ifebp.org.
 ■ Company Description (100 words or less in a Word document)
 ■ Logo. EPS, PNG or JPEG files accepted.                                           INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF
 Additional (optional) for Vendor Showcase Listing:                                  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 ■ Video. Optional 30-second video—YouTube format                                   www.ifebp.org
                                                                                     18700 West Bluemound Road
 ■ Links. Optional links to giveaways, offers, etc.                                 Brookfield, WI 53045
                                                                                     Joe Smith, Marketing
 ■ S
    ocial Media Handles. (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)                              Voice: (262) 373-7657
   ______________________________________                                            Fax:     (262) 786-8650
                                                                                     Email: jsmith@company.org                                                                                Booth: 123
                                                                                     The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is the premier
                                                                                     educational organization dedicated to providing the diverse employee
                                                                                     benefits community with objective, solution-oriented education,
                                      Sample Description                             research and information to ensure the health and financial security
                                                                                     of plan beneficiaries worldwide.

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®

Make a Lasting Impression . . .
and maximize your exposure by placing a full-color display advertisement in
the Conference Program or in our Service Provider Directory located at www.ifebp.org.

                                                                                                           Health Benefits
                                                                                                              30th

1. Exhibitor and Sponsor Listing                                                                             Annual

                                                                                                        Conference + Expo
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    Service Provider Directory.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       25

    Used daily by International Foundation website visitors in search of
    new vendors, the Service Provider Directory is a comprehensive, online
    directory for employee benefits, compensation and human resources-
    related products and services. Available in affordable 6-month and
    12-month listings.                                                                                  2021 Advertising Oppor           from the Internat
                                                                                                                                                                       ional Foundation
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    A basic listing includes company name and logo, contact information,
    company description and link to your website. An enhanced listing
    includes all of the aforementioned plus your logo will appear on our
    website home page, on the Service Provider Directory landing page
    and with a link to a downloadable brochure.

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            To receive more information or request an insertion order, contact Diane Mahler.
                                 (262) 373-7656 | dianem@ifebp.org
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                               Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
EXHIBIT CONTRACT TERMS AND REGULATIONS
 Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE)
Exhibition Program Management                                                                    Booth Space and Structure
This Exhibition is produced by and subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the            Booth Apparatus
Health Benefits Conference and Expo, hereafter referred to as the HBCE. The HBCE will            (1) Standard booth backgrounds, side rails, one 6’ skirted table, two chairs
provide exhibition management and attendance promotion.                                          and one wastebasket will be provided. NOTE: It is mandatory each Exhibitor use the pipe
General                                                                                          and drapery furnished by the Official Service Contractor, Gulf Coast Expo.
To preserve and maximize the educational value of the Exhibition, the HBCE reserves the          (2) The exhibition hall at Sheraton Sand Key Resort is carpeted.
right to determine the eligibility of any Exhibitor and reserves sole control over admission     (3) Equipment displayed, pedestals, audiovisual equipment and carts, tables, racks,
policies. These terms and regulations are established for the mutual protection of the                shelves, risers and similar display units may not exceed 48 inches in height when
                                                                                                      positioned more than half the distance from the back wall of the booth. Freestanding
HBCE and the Exhibitor. Acceptance of application to exhibit does not constitute, in any
                                                                                                      units, including those intended to be the focal point of an exhibit, are subject to the
way, an HBCE endorsement or approval of the Exhibitor’s products or services. The HBCE
                                                                                                      same rule.
reserves the right to make changes in the time schedule or in the general plan of the
                                                                                                 (4) Exhibit structures may not exceed 8 feet in height or 10 feet in width unless approved
Exhibition as may be deemed to be in the best interest of the HBCE, the Exhibitors or the
                                                                                                      in writing by the HBCE prior to move-in date.
Exhibition generally. All matters not specifically covered by these terms and regulations
                                                                                                 (5) The extent of the curve on either end of a curved module unit cannot extend forward
shall be subject to the decision of the HBCE. All terms of this contract will be enforced by
                                                                                                      more than three (3) feet from back wall.
the HBCE.                                                                                        (6) If draping is deemed necessary to conceal unsightly wiring or structural supports, this
   The HBCE reserves the right to revise the original and approved floor plan should all              shall be done at expense to the Exhibitor.
space not be sold and to relocate assigned and confirmed booth space.
                                                                                                 Official Service Contractor
Contract for Space                                                                               The Official Ser­vice Contractor, Gulf Coast Expo, can provide all exhibitor support services:
Application for booth space, accompanied by the required payment and receipt of a product/       freight, storage and handling (in and out), setup and dismantling of exhibits, display unit
service synopsis, constitutes a contract for the assignment of space pending acceptance by       rental and booth decorations (carpet, tables, chairs, stools, etc.).
the HBCE. Any Exhibitor failing to occupy space is not relieved of the obligation to pay the       All work performed in the exhibit area is under the jurisdiction of the Official Ser­vice
full rental price.                                                                               Contractor, Gulf Coast Expo. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to be knowledgeable
Terms of Payment                                                                                 of, and in compliance with, all the requirements in effect. Always refer first to the Exhibi-
To secure exhibit space, Agreements must be submitted with this signed contract and ac-          tor Services Manual electronically mailed by Gulf Coast Expo for specific regulations
companied with payment. No application will be processed until the payment is received.          regarding (1) exhibit labor and (2) freight handling, to include “hand carry” materials.
Sorry, we do not invoice.                                                                        Nonofficial Contractors
Cancellation Policy                                                                               1. EACs (exhibitor-appointed contractors), used to install and dismantle a display, must
No refunds will be granted for exhibit cancellations. Exhibit cancellations cancels all               submit written notification to the HBCE with the name of the contractor, address and
complimentary or discounted registrations. Exhibit personnel canceling on or after the                supervisor by April 6, 2021.
opening of the conference forfeit all registration fees.                                          2. A Certificate of Insurance is to be mailed to the HBCE with a copy to the Official
                                                                                                      Contractor (Gulf Coast Expo) prior to April 6, 2021.
Sharing and Subletting
                                                                                                  3. The HBCE must approve any nonofficial contractors. All EACs (exhibitor-appointed
NO two (2) companies can share a single booth space equal to 80 sq. ft. A company is
                                                                                                      contractors) and unregistered exhibitor personnel “must be badged.” Proof of iden-
defined as the same business or firm and can involve only a single line of business. Ex-
                                                                                                      tification and affiliation will be required. Security will escort any person without a
hibitors may not permit nonexhibiting companies’ representatives to work in their booth.
                                                                                                      badge from the show floor and to the Official Service Contractor’s Service Desk for
Exhibitors agree not to assign or sublet the whole or any portion of the rented space.                show management approval.
Exhibitor Registration                                                                           Exhibitor Services Manual
ONLY four (4) persons will be permitted admittance badges per each 8’ x 10’ booth space.         An Exhibitor Services Manual will be electronically mailed the week of April 6, 2021 by
Each exhibit space comes with two full-conference registrations. Registration for up to two      Gulf Coast Expo, the official contractor, to the exhibiting firm’s designated Event Coordina-
additional booth assistants is $325 each. Any additional badges beyond the four allotted         tor. The electronic manual will contain all order forms and deadline dates for
must be purchased at the full-conference registration fee of $645 by April 9, 2021. After        accessories (tables, chairs, etc.), electrical, telephone, lead retrieval, computer/
April 9, 2021, fee is $745. Note: Due to social distancing guidelines, only two exhibitors al-   audiovisual, etc., as well as all shipping and material-handling information and forms.
lowed in exhibit booth at the same time.
  All booth personnel must be registered by completing the Exhibit Personnel form on page 7.     Shipping
                                                                                                 Exhibitor agrees to ship, at its own expense and risk, all property to be exhibited. All
  Materials and badges will be distributed by HBCE at registration desk located in the
                                                                                                 shipments must be prepaid. Cash-on-delivery shipments cannot be accepted at any time.
lobby of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.
                                                                                                   • Advance warehouse shipments should be scheduled for delivery not later than
  No individual will be admitted to the exhibit hall, for any reason, without an admittance
                                                                                                      Thursday, May 20, 2021.
badge. Exhibit badges or registrations may not be shared.
                                                                                                   • Direct show site shipments will be accepted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from
Booth Staff Personnel                                                                                 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. only. Send care of Gulf Coast Expo. See shipping instructions.
On-Site Registrations—Booth staff registering on site will not be invoiced. Payment of             • Do not ship directly to show site under guest or booth name; hotel will not accept
applicable fees is due in full at the time of transaction.                                            materials.
  Booth fee includes two (2) complimentary full-conference registrations.                        Installation
  Two additional conference personnel may register at the discounted rate of $325                Sheraton Sand Key Resort
per person. Additional conference registrations must be purchased at the full                    Tuesday, May 25, 2021—11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
conference rate.                                                                                  1. All displays and equipment must be in place and crates removed by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.
  Exhibitors canceling booth personnel on or after the opening day of the exhibit hall            2. The HBCE reserves the right, should any rented space remain unoccupied at 3:00
forfeit ALL registration fees.                                                                        p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, to rent or occupy said space. This clause shall not
Exhibitor Representatives                                                                             be construed as affecting the obligation of Exhibitor to pay the full amount of
Each exhibiting organization must name one person as the official on-site                             the rental fee for space provided. If the display unit is on hand, the HBCE Exhibit
representative to:                                                                                    Manager at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 reserves the right to:
(1) Authorize and enter into such service contracts necessary for the installation and              • Assign labor to set any display that is not in the process of being erected.
     removal of exhibits and the provision of services.                                              • Order the removal of all display materials and crates not in the process of being set.
(2) Be present, registered and in the booth on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by 3:00 p.m.                   • The charge for labor to complete either of these options will be billed to the
(3) See that the booth is staffed at all times during published open hours of the Exhibition            Exhibitor, and the HBCE shall have no liability for such work.
     to attendees. Failure to comply will result in the eviction of the organization by the       3. Children are not allowed on the exhibit floor at any time.
     HBCE and all service charges billed to and paid by the Exhibitor.

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                                                            Health Benefits Conference & Expo | May 25-27, 2021
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