ANIME EXPO 2018 EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS ................................................................................................................ 5 HOURS OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 6 Move-In / Move-Out Hours ..................................................................................................................... 6 Exhibit Hall Hours ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Exhibitor Registration Hours .................................................................................................................... 6 DEADLINES AND CHANGES FOR 2018 ........................................................................................................... 7 Deadlines .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Changes For 2018 ................................................................................................................................. 9 EXHIBIT HALL RULES & REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................ 10 Registration – Admission & Badges ....................................................................................................... 10 Registration Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 10 Registration Policies ............................................................................................................................ 10 Exhibitor Registration Location: .......................................................................................................... 11 Cancellation Policy .............................................................................................................................. 11 Admission into Anime Expo ................................................................................................................ 11 Booth Set-Up .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Booth Furnishings................................................................................................................................ 12 Targeted Early MoveǦIn ...................................................................................................................... 12 Exhibitor SetǦUp/TearǦDown Wristbands ........................................................................................... 12 No Freight Aisles ................................................................................................................................. 12 Booth Configuration Policies ................................................................................................................. 13 Americans with Disabilities Act ........................................................................................................... 13 Booth Construction ............................................................................................................................. 13 Canopies & Ceilings ............................................................................................................................. 13 Engineering Certification .................................................................................................................... 14 Hanging Signs ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Island Booth ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Sightlines ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Smoke Detectors ................................................................................................................................. 15 Structural Integrity .............................................................................................................................. 16 Sales & Display Policies .......................................................................................................................... 17 1 ANIME EXPO 2018 EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL Adult Material ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Carnival Games & Gambling ............................................................................................................... 17 Certificate of Insurance ....................................................................................................................... 17 Drone Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Federal Communications Commission................................................................................................ 19 Food & Beverage ................................................................................................................................. 19 Inflatable Exhibits ................................................................................................................................ 19 Infringement / Grey Market / Bootlegging ......................................................................................... 20 Line Management Policy ..................................................................................................................... 21 Motor Vehicles / Trailers..................................................................................................................... 21 Product Tossing ................................................................................................................................... 21 Promotions / Demonstrations ............................................................................................................ 21 Sales Tax Form .................................................................................................................................... 22 Shoplifting & Probable Cause Policy ................................................................................................... 24 Smoking ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Sound Levels ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Weapons ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Fire & Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Security ................................................................................................................................................... 27 Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 27 ADDITIONAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 28 Audio Visual ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Autograph Sessions ................................................................................................................................ 28 Anime Expo Brand & Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 28 Background Drapery/Booth Furnishings ............................................................................................... 29 Carpet ..................................................................................................................................................... 29 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Crate Removal/Storage Return* ............................................................................................................ 29 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................. 29 Shipping .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Drayage / Material Handling ............................................................................................................... 29 Internet Access & Telecommunication .................................................................................................. 30 2 ANIME EXPO 2018 EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities .............................................................................................