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Can you afford nOT to be part of the leading congress in the world’s largest O&P marketplace?Research and development expenditures in the United States are more than $95 billion, making the United States the market leader in medical innovation and creating the ideal location for a unique gathering of high visibility and importance.

Now is your chance to showcase your products at the largest tradeshow in the Western Hemi-sphere for orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics. Sign up today to exhibit at the 2013 O&P World Congress, September 18-21 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The O&P World Congress is the bigger and better global version of the AOPA National Assembly, America’s oldest and largest show for manufacturers and distributors of O&P products. This world-wide convention opportunity features 4 days of high-level networking, the latest techniques in O&P treatment, and the finest industry specific business and training programs.

Contact us at worldcongress@AOPAnet.org or visit www.opworldcongressusa.org.

E x h i b i t o r a n d C o r p o r a t E p a r t n E r s h i p p r o s p E C t u s

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Why exhibit?Expand your knowledge, grow your market presence, and advance your career skills at this unique, global gathering of high visibility and importance.

The AOPA National Assembly is the country’s oldest and largest meeting for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession in the United States. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in an expanded National Assembly as AOPA and partners from around the world work to create an O&P World Congress experience for practitioners in the Western Hemisphere and around the world.

Exhibiting at this important global event will give you the opportunity to:

• Build your customer base and increase sales.

• Experience face-to-face time with existing customers to answer ques-tions and build new relationships.

• Enjoy sponsored networking opportu-nities, including an opening reception in the exhibit hall.

• Take advantage of fun traffic-building opportunities.

• Take advantage of education sessions to learn what’s happening with U.S. health care reform, Medicare, and other regulatory agencies that affect the success of bringing your product to the U.S. Marketplace.

• Increase visibility for your company/organization in a targeted market.

• Host a Manufacturer’s Workshop and/or Product Preview Theater presentation.

• Network with professionals from the entire western hemisphere and around the world.

• Learn how to participate in humani-tarian efforts.

• Speak to AOPA coding experts to learn what’s happening with U.S. government sponsored healthcare programs and what you need to do to sell your products in the U.S.

• Hear from top researchers and clinicians to learn what products and support is needed from manufacturers.

• Participate in key education programs and plenary sessions.

• Support via travel aid to inter-national clinicians, scholars and researchers from developing countries who otherwise would not be able to attend the show.

• Much more!

“A conference that calls together

health care professionals from all

the world requires high quality,

comprehensive ideas and content from

the clinical thought leaders from all

countries. This is precisely the caliber

of individuals that came together

for the two-day planning session in

Orlando. The experience, qualifications

and collaboration of the participants

was exceptional and will yield an

outstanding conference.”

—Thomas F. Kirk, Ph.D.,

AOPA President

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Check out these Exhibit Hall attrac-tions, designed to bring customers to your booth:

• The Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.

• O&P Happy-Hour in the Exhibit Hall.

• Coffee Breaks and Lunch in the Exhibit Hall.

• Continuous Product Preview Theater presentations (PPTs) in the Exhibit Hall.

• Cyber Space computer lab and/or mobile device charging stations in the Exhibit Hall.

• Clinical poster sessions in the Exhibit Hall.

• Free advertisements for exhibitor raffles and new product launches;

• Free copy of post show attendee list;

• Free product index in exhibitor directory;

• Free listing in the mobile app;

• Free internet link from show web site to your company web site;

• Many inexpensive sponsorship opportunities to market your pres-ence; and

• Much more!

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is committed to providing unprecedented business services, education, and products to O&P professionals. Since our founding in 1917, we have worked diligently to raise awareness of the profession and impact policies that affect the future of the O&P industry. AOPA membership consists of more than 2,000 O&P patient care facilities and suppliers that manufacture, distribute, design, fabricate, fit, and supervise the use of orthoses and prostheses.

United States National Member Society of ISPO (US-ISPO)ISPO is a multi-disciplinary organization comprised of persons who have a professional interest in the clinical, educational, and research aspects of prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation engineering, and related areas. For more information, please visit www.usispo.org

Association of Orthopaedic Technology for O&P, Rehabilita-tion, Home Health Care/ConfairThe quality of the patient care and the stability of the health insurance reimbursement fees are the main political goals for which the German Association will use all available means. For more information, please visit http://www.ot-forum.de/index_eng.html

More partners to be announced soon!

Africa Masse Niang, CPO

Colombia Jose Miguel Gomez, MD, LO

China Aaron Leung, Ph.D.

German Assoc. Rep.Bernhard Budaker, Dipl. Ing.Urs Schneider, Dr.-med.

Germany/USA RepsKaren Lundquist, MBCStephanie OlivoKaren Peters

India Ritu Ghosh, BPO

Italy Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Ph.D.

Mexico Marlo Ortiz Vazquez del Mercado P.O

Netherlands Klaas Postema, MD, Ph.D.

Sweden Nerrolyn Ramstrand, Ph.D.

US-ISPO RepsJon Batzdorff, CPODiane FarabiRobert Kistenberg, MHP, CPO

USA Reps Lisa ArbogastDavid Boone, Ph.D., CP, ChairmanFrank H. Bostock, CO, FAAOPJim Campbell, Ph.D., COThomas DiBello, CO, LO, FAAOPMark Geil, Ph.D.Thomas Kirk, Ph.D. Geza Kogler, Ph.D., COBrad Mattear, CPA, CFoMichael Orendurff, Ph.D.Jack E. Ullendahl, CPOJason Wening, MS, CPO, FAAOPLinda Wise

Organizing Partners

Planning Committee

World Congress Esteemed Planning Committee represents the brightest minds in O&P from around the world.

Lab and Clinical Supply Items

• Adhesives

• Casting & Impression Supplies

• Exam Supplies

• Finishing

• Lamination Supplies

• Miscellaneous Fabrication Materials & Supplies

• Plastics

• Roll Goods: Webbing, Tubing, etc.

• Sheet Goods: Foams, Crepes, Etc.

Lab Equipment

• Fixtures & Furniture

• Hand & Bench Tools

• Ovens

• Patient Measuring Devices

• Sanding & Finishing

• Vacuum Equipment

Miscellaneous

• Broad Line O&P Distributors

• CAD/CAM

• Central Fabrication

• Furnishings and Equipment

• Patient Aids

• Patient Supply Items

• Seating Systems

• Specialty O&P Distributors

O&P Service Providers

• Buying Groups

• Computer &Software Systems

• Insurance

• O&P Consulting

Orthotics

• Cervical Orthoses

• Halo Systems

• Hip Orthoses

• Knee Orthoses

Orthotic Components

• Orthotic Components: Joints

• Pediatric Orthoses

• Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit

• Specialty Products

• Spinal Orthoses

• Upper Limb Orthoses

Pedorthics

• Foot Care: custom Footwear

• Foot Care: Extra-Depth Footwear

• Foot Care: Insoles

• Foot Care: Other

Prosthetics

• Aesthetic Prostheses Equipment & materials

• Electronic components

• Elevated Vacuum Socket Volume Management

• Feet

• Liners

• Lower Limb Endoskeleton Components

• Mastectomy

• Neuroprosthetics

• Pediatric Prostheses

• Post-Operative Prostheses

• Protective Skin Covering

• Shrinkers

• Socks

• Specialty Products

• Suspension Products and Systems

• Upper Limb components

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Products at the show

What participants said about the 2012 Meeting:

“First time in the Northeast.

The conference was

awesome. The vendors and

AOPA staff were courteous,

professional and helpful.”

“The exhibit hall size and scope was impressive.”

Sample photos only

“Great

conference!”

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Job Function*

How would you rate the 2012 Assembly overall?

Use the show to make personal contacts that become lOng-TerM, lAsTing, bUsiness relATiOnsHiPs.

39%

29%

18%

15%

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21+ years

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10

20

30

40

50

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Excellent or Above Average

Average Below Average

No Comment

“The show was one of our best ever! Activity at our

booth was off the charts and we could hardly keep up!

Thanks to the AOPA team for everything they do!”

80%

15%

3% 2%

OrthotistSales & Marketing

Owner or General Manager

Prosthetist

Other

Research & Develop.

TechnicianFitter

Pedorthist

41%

41%36%

24%

11%

14%

10%

10%

9%

6%

5%

2%Phys/Occ. Therapist

Student or resident

Billing

*Multiple categories allowed

Years in Profession

Who Attends?O&P Practitioners, pedorthists,

physicians, technicians, fitters,

students, educational instruc-

tors, facility owners, marketing

personnel, physical therapists,

residents, office managers,

billing specialists, researchers,

engineers, manufacturers,

distributors and suppliers of

O&P products and services.

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Who exhibits?2012 AOPA National Assembly Exhibitors Included:

Ability Dynamics LLCAbletech Orthopedics Corp.ACOR Orthopaedic Inc.Adaptec Prosthetics LLCADN-Extremity GamesAdvanced O&P Solutions LLCAetrex Worldwide Inc.AliMed Inc.Allard USA Inc.ALPSAlternative Prosthetic Services Inc.American Academy of O&P (AAOP)American Board for Cert in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC)American Central FabricationAmerican Orthopedics Manuf Corp.American PlasticsAmerican Prosthetic Components Inc.AMFIT Inc.Amputee Coalition of AmericaAnatomical Concepts Inc.AON O&P Insurance ProgramApis Footwear Co.Arizona AFO Inc.ARTech Laboratory Inc.Aspen Medical ProductsAtlantic Rim Brace Mfg. Corp.ATLAS InternationalBauerfeind USABecker Orthopedic Appliance Co.Bio-Mechanical Composites Inc.BioQuest Prosthetics LLCBioSculptor Corp.Bledsoe Brace SystemsBoard of Cert/Accreditation, Int’l (BOC)Bort-Swiss Orthopedic SupplyBoston Brace International Inc.Branier Custom Molded ShoesBREG Inc.Brightree LLCBSN MedicalBulldog Tools Inc.C.N. Waterhouse Leather Co. Inc.Cadence BiomedicalCailor Fleming Insurance.CARIS Innovation Inc.Cascade Dafo Inc.Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc.CIR SystemsCJ Socket TechnologiesCollege Park Industries Inc.Comfort Products Inc.Complete Business SolutionsCorflex Inc.Coyote DesignCSUS LLCCybertech MedicalDAW Industries Inc.

Orfit Industries AmericaOrtenOrthocare InnovationsOrthofeetOrthomerica Products Inc.Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation—

OPAF & The First ClinicsOrthotic & Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA)Össur Americas Inc.OttobockPacific Supply Co., Ltd.PEL Supply Co.Physiotherapy AssociatesPilgrim ShoesPine Tree Orthopedic Lab Inc.Professional Technologies International Inc.Prosthetic Design Inc.Prosthetics Laboratories Inc.PROTEORProtoKineticsProvel Inc.Quality OutcomesRenia GmbH. Chemische FabrikRestorative Care of America Inc.Royal Knit Inc.RX Textiles Inc.Silipos Inc.Soletech Inc.Spinal Technology Inc.SpringActive Inc.SPSSpyderST&G USA Corp.SteeperUSASureStepSymmetry ProstheticsTamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc.Tekscan Inc.The BARR FoundationThe Bremer Group CompanyThe Pedorthic FoundationTiMED Inc.Top Shelf OrthopedicsTouch BionicsTownsend DesignTrulifeUSISPOU.S. ParalympicsVibrant Commercial Technologies Inc.Vorum Research CorporationVQ OrthoCareWBC Industries Inc.WillowWoodXBack Bracing Service Inc.

DelcamDeRoyal Industries Inc.DJODR - HO’SDr. ComfortDrew Shoe Corp.EndoliteESP, LLCEuro International Inc.Euro International, Inc/ Sporlastic OrthopaedicsEvolution Industries Inc.Fabtech Systems LLCFillauer CompaniesFlorida Brace Corp.FLO-TECH® Orthotic & Prosthetic Systems Inc.Freedom Innovations LLCFriddle’s Orthopedic Appliances Inc.Futura International Inc.Grace Prosthetic Fabrication Inc.HOPE OrthopedicInfinite Biomedical TechnologiesInnovative Neurotronics Inc.Insightful ProductsiWalkJoint Active SystemsJuzoKinetic Research Inc.KISS Technologies LLC.KLM Labs Inc.Knit-Rite Inc.Ladon Systems of Lawton Brace & Limb CompanyLevy & RappelLiberating Technologies Inc.Life Like Laboratory LLCLinkia- A Hanger Orthopedic Group CompanyM. J. Markell Shoe Co. Inc.MD OrthopaedicsMed Spec (ASO)Medex International Inc.Medi USAMedicare ContractorsNational Assn for the Advancement of O&P (NAAOP)National Commission on Orthotic & Prosthetic

Education (NCOPE)NE Chapter Academy of Orthotists & ProsthetistsNearly Me Technologies LLCNora Systems GmbH, Shoe ComponentsNorth Sea Plastics Ltd.O&P 1 Central FabricationO&P Business News and Helio.com By Slack Inc.O&P EDGE/Western Media LLCOP MarketingOPEDOPIE Software/oandp.comOPTEC USA, INC

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booth rates and benefits

• Complimentary exhibitor company listing on the O&P World Congress website, O&P Almanac, and 2013 O&P World Congress Preliminary Program.

• Opening night reception for all attendees held in the Exhibit Hall.

• Post-event registration mailing list of all O&P World Congress attendees.

• Two exhibitor full conference badges (per 8x10 exhibit space) which includes: admission to all education sessions, CE credits, meeting materials, social functions, and lunch tickets.

• Private lounge area exclusive to exhibitors.

• First time exhibitors with AOPA will receive a complimentary basic booth set-up which includes: six-foot (6’) skirted table, 2 chairs, carpet, and wastebasket.

schedule and Timeline

Exhibit Set-up HoursTuesday, September 17th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday, September 18th 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Exhibit Dismantling & Removal HoursSaturday, September 21st NOON – 7:00 PM

Personnel must wear a set-up badge, which will be available at the registration desk. For questions regarding move-in, please contact Show Management at 571/431-0876, ext. 254. Permission for early move-in, must be approved by Show Management. All construction must be completed and aisles cleared by 3:30 PM, Wednesday, September 18th .

2013 booth Costs

AOPA Member$2,575 per 8’x10’ unit

Non-AOPA Member$5,700 per 8’x10’ unit

As an exhibitor at the 2013 O&P World Congress you will receive:

• A standard identification sign (7”x44”) indicating company name and booth number as listed on the Exhibit Space Application and Contract.

• Eight-foot-high (8’) back wall drape and three-foot (3’) side rail drape.

• 24 hour perimeter security guard service.

• Complimentary listing on AOPA Web site with link to your company home page.

• FREE breakfast and lunch during show hours conveniently located inside the exhibit hall.

• Exhibitor Service Kit—Exhibitors will receive two sets of information. The first will be the Exhibitor Confirma-tion Packet that contains your booth assignment, payment confirmation, and additional materials. The second set of information is the Exhibitor Service Kit which is an online guide provided by Freeman Decorating that includes all information and order forms you need to plan a successful trade show event; to include shipping information, booth rental, electric and internet needs.

• Exhibitor Newsletters—provide you with up to date information regarding the show.

STANDARD

b o o t h r a t E s a n d b E n E F i t s

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sponsorship OpportunitiesMaximize exposure by sponsoring one or more of the following opportunities:

• Water Station featuring your logo on reusable water bottles

• Badge holder/lanyard

• Boxed lunches or refreshment breaks

• Advertisements in the Final Program or Preliminary Program

• Convention Candy

• Cell Phone Charging Stations

• Column Signs and/or Welcome Banners

• CE Credit Confirmation Letters

• Traffic Building opportunities like the Exhibit Game Card

• Meeting Attaché bag inserts (distrib-uted to all attendees)

• Support via travel aid to international clinicians, scholars and researchers from developing countries who otherwise would not be able to attend the show.

• And many more! See the full brochure at www.opworldcongressusa.org.

Unparalleled education Opportunities

Product Preview Theater (PPT) PresentationsPlace your product or service front and center for a 30-minute product preview right on the show floor. These 30-minute mini-workshops are designed to be high-energy presentations showcasing different products and/or services throughout the exhibition. Limited opportunities available.

Manufacturers’ WorkshopsTake advantage of this unique opportunity to increase your visibility within the O&P community by sharing your successes and techniques with practitioners. Workshops are 4 hours long and can accommodate up to 50 people and are available in two and four hour time blocks.

On average 90 attendees scan in for CE Credits at each Product Preview Theater and 35 for each Workshop.

“We came back to our office re-energized and

ready to tackle claims and

organizational issues with effective tools.”

What participants said about the 2012 Meeting:

“The poster session and

the quality of the speakers

is what really sets AOPA

apart…. I was impressed

with the quality of science of

the posters and the content

presented by some of the

speakers.”

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Questions

Exhibit & Sponsorship OpportunitiesKelly O’Neill, Manager of Meetings & Membership 571/431-0852 koneill@AOPAnet.org

Advertising in O&P AlmanacDean Mather M.J. Mvrica Associates Inc. 856/768-9360 dmather@mrvica.com

Education & General InquiriesTina Moran, Sr. Director Membership, Operations and Meetingstmoran@AOPAnet.org571/431-0808

Future show dates

September 4-7, 2014Mandalay Bay ∙ Las Vegas, NV

October 7-10, 2015Convention Center ∙ San Antonio, TX

September 15-18, 2016Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center ∙ Orlando, FL

About the locationGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center6000 West Osceola ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34746Phone: 407/586-2000www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms/

The charm and natural beauty of Florida and the signature flawless service of Gaylord Hotels combine to make Gaylord Palms an unbeatable congress destination.

From fine dining to a sports bar to everything in between, you won’t run out of dining options or fun things to do while at the Gaylord.

getting to Orlando is easy Orlando’s world-class airport provides you access from nearly anywhere in the world. With more than 31 scheduled airlines providing nonstop service from 88 domestic cities in the U.S. and 19 international cities, nearly every major destination flies into Orlando International Airport (MCO).

AOPA has organized a special deal with Mears Transportation to provide roundtrip transportation to attendees and exhibitors for one low rate.

Be sure to bring the family—they will enjoy the Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park.

• Enjoy an Everglades-inspired water wonderland designed especially for families!

• New family pool area includes multi-level water playground “tree house” with zero-entry beach-style design, four water slides, an active lagoon, plunge pool, water basketball play area, and dedicated toddler pool.

• Poolside cabanas provide a private spot to relax and unwind.

• View a full-length feature at our Splash ‘N’ Screen movie. (All films are child-friendly.)

• Join in the Crack-A-Lackin’ Pool Party, where you can dance, play games and win fun prizes with your favorite DreamWorks characters.

• Grab a bite or enjoy a chilled beverage at the new poolside SandBar.

With seven of the world’s top 20 theme parks in one destination, not to mention nearly 100 other attractions, Orlando certainly knows how to entertain. Whether you consider entertainment a sandy beach, a fast paced thrill ride, theater, dance, museums, shopping, spas, golf or a delightful dining experience—Orlando has it all.

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F L o o r p L a n

O&P World Congress 2013Floor Plan as of November 26, 2013.

SOLD

AVAILABLE

ON HOLD

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Exhibitor Product Category List

2013 O&P World Congress Gaylord Palms ● Orlando, FL

September 18-21, 2013

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, 330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (571) 431-0876 Fax: (571) 431-0899 E-mail: assembly@AOPAnet.org

www.AOPAnet.org

Lab & Clinic Supply Items 1000 Lab & Clinic Supply Items– Multiple Categories 1010 Adhesives 1020 Casting & Impression Supplies 1030 Exam Supplies 1040 Finishing 1050 Lamination Supplies 1060 Leather 1070 Misc. Fabrication Materials &

Supplies 1080 Plastics 1090 Roll Goods: Webbing, Tubing, etc. 1100 Sheet Goods: Foams, Crepes, etc.

Lab Equipment 2000 Lab Equipment–Multiple Categories 2010 Fixtures & Furniture 2020 Hand & Bench Tools 2030 Ovens 2040 Patient Measuring Devices 2050 Sanding & Finishing 2060 Sewing Equipment 2070 Vacuum Equipment

O&P Service Providers

3000 O&P Service Providers– Multiple Categories 3010 Buying Groups 3020 Computer & Software Systems 3030 Insurance 3040 O&P Consulting

Orthotics 4000 Orthotic–Multiple Categories 4010 Cervical Orthoses 4060 Halo System 4070 Hip Orthoses 4080 Knee Orthoses 4090 Orthotic Components 4100 Orthotic Components: Joints 4110 Pediatric Orthoses 4120 Specialty Products 4130 Spinal Orthoses 4140 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses 4150 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Cast Boots 4160 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Cervical 4170 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit

Orthoses: Compression Products

4180 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit Orthoses: Lower Limb 4190 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit

Orthoses: Orthotic Socks 4200 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit

Orthoses: Spinal 4210 Soft Goods/Ready-to-Fit

Orthoses: Upper Limb 4220 Upper Limb Orthoses

Pedorthics 4500 Pedorthics-Multiple Categories 4510 Foot Care: Extra-Depth Footwear 4520 Foot Care: Insoles 4530 Foot Care: Custom Footwear 4540 Foot Care: Other Foot Care

Prosthetics

5000 Prosthetic–Multiple Categories

5010 Aesthetic Prostheses Equipment & Materials

5020 Electronic Components: Lower Limb

5030 Electronic Components: Upper Limb

5040 Elevated Vacuum Socket Volume Management 5050 Feet 5060 Lower Limb

Endoskeletal Components 5070 Liners 5080 Mastectomy 5090 Pediatric Prostheses 5100 Post-Operative Prostheses 5110 Protective Skin Covering 5120 Shrinkers 5130 Socks 5140 Specialty Products: Ferrier Coupling, etc. 5150 Suspension Products & Systems 5160 Upper Limb Components

Miscellaneous

6000 Broad Line O&P Distributors 6010 CAD/CAM 6020 Central Fabrication 6030 Patient Aids 6040 Patient Supply Items 6050 Seating Systems 6060 Specialty O&P Distributors

exhibitor Product Category list

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Important Instructions1. Please type the Exhibit Space Application and Contract and complete the entire form.

2. Make a copy of both sides of the Exhibit Space Application and Contract for your records.

3. Make checks payable to AOPA.

4. Mail original contract with payment to: AOPA, 330 John Carlyle St., Ste 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, or fax with credit card payment to: 571/431-0899.

Please Note: The data collected from the Exhibit Space Application and Contract will be printed in the Final Program. It is the responsibility of the exhibiting company to notify show management of any changes that impact the accuracy of this information.

1. ContaCt InformatIon

Tradeshow Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: __________________________________________________________

2. fInal Program InformatIon (Company Name and Information as it will appear in the Final Program)

Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________________________________ State/Province: _____________ Country: ____________Postal Code: ______________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Web site: ___________________________________________________ Corporate E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________

Please refer to the Product Category Listing and enter up to six category numbers which best describe the types of items offered by your company. Your company will be indexed by these categories in the Final Program.

1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________ 4. _________________ 5. __________________ 6. __________________

3. SPaCe requIrementS

Exhibit space will be sold in units of 8’x 10’.

Our desired exhibit size _____________ units.

The total cost of exhibit space is computed as follows: ________ (total units) x $ ________ (rate) = ___________ (Total)

4. SPaCe aSSIgnment

Exhibit space preferred: (circle one) standard corner perimeter peninsula island

Our booth preferences are: 1st: _____________ 2nd: _____________ 3rd: _____________ 4th: _____________

5. PaymentA minimum 50% deposit of total space cost is due if submitted by November 30, 2012. Payment in full must accompany applications submitted after November 30, 2012. All booths must be paid in full by March 29, 2013.

Check enclosed in the amount of $ __________________________________

Please charge $ _________________________________________________

m VISA m MasterCard m AMEX

Card Number: ____________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________

6. aCCePtanCe and BIllIng ContraCt for exhIBItorThe American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association is herby authorized to reserve space for my company at the O&P World Congress. The Show will be held September 18-21, 2013, at the Gaylord Palms Resort. If our preferred space is not available, we will accept AOPA assignment as close to our choice as possible. I/We have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions outlined in this document and agree to abide by all requirements restrictions, and obligations outlined in the Contract Terms and Conditions (see reverse side). Acceptance of this Application by AOPA constitutes a contract.

Print Name: ______________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________________

for aoPa use onlyDate Received: _________________________ Check #/CC Ref: _________________________________ # Units: _____________________________________________________

Company Number: ______________________ Deposit Received: ________________________________ Booth Assigned: _______________________________________________

Updated September 2012. Previous versions invalid.

rateS: Member: $2,575/unitNon Member: $5,700/unit

queStIonS?Call AOPA Headquarters at 571/431-0852, or E-mail assembly@AOPAnet.org; 330 John Carlyle St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; Fax 571/431-0899.

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teRMS and COndItIOnS o&p World CoNGreSS appliCatioN aNd CoNtraCt For exhibit SpaCe The 2013 O&P World Congress is sponsored by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, hereinafter referred to as AOPA. These contract terms and conditions have been established for the mutual benefit and protection of exhibitors, attendees, and AOPA with such additions or changes as may be made in the Exhibitor Service Kit, Exhibitor News, or other communications being an integral part of the contract to which the exhibitor agrees.

The AOPA exhibit floor is not a venue for pursuing commercial disagreements, litigation or hostilities of any type between competing companies. To try to protect each company’s contractual right to exhibit at the AOPA meeting, the following rule applies for the benefit of all exhibitors. Exhibitors acknowledge that during the 2013 O&P World Congress they will refrain from initiating, instigating or precipitating any legal or regulatory intervention, including self-help, for any purpose other than the health, safety, and physical well-being of persons at the meeting. Exhibitors acknowledge that if they prompt any

intervention of legal/regulatory authorities/personnel relating to competitive disagreements, it is reasonable to expect that such action will cause embarrassment, emotional distress, damages to the good name of AOPA, and of companies that exhibit at this meeting. It will also constitute direct interference with the contractual relationship between AOPA and its exhibitors, as well as between AOPA and the exhibit facility. Violators may, in the sole discretion of AOPA, be assessed an immediate disruption fee by AOPA equal to 20 times the amount of the booth rental fee the company has paid, payable to AOPA, and violators further acknowledge that they may also be subject to claims for damages, above and beyond this ‘disruption fee’ from AOPA, or other exhibitors for behavior that violates these rules, and further agree to indemnify and hold AOPA harmless for and against any damages that might be assessed against AOPA as a result of such an incident. Violators may also be removed from the meeting and barred from exhibiting or participating at any future AOPA event for a period of years, or even permanently.

1. Payments. Applications submitted on or before Nov. 30, 2012 must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 50 percent of total space rental charge. Applications submitted after Nov. 30, 2012 must be accompanied by payment in full of the space rental charge. All booths must be paid in full by March 29, 2013.

2. Cancellation of Contract. In the event an Exhibitor must cancel his request for exhibit space, the rental fee paid will be refunded in full (less a 10% processing fee) if the notice of cancellation is received by AOPA in writing prior to March 29, 2013. No refunds will be made after March 29, 2013 even if space is resold and the exhibitor is responsible for the total balance of the space rental charge as outlined in the above payment schedule. In addition, the right to use the complimentary exhibitor registrations granted by this contract will be left to the discretion of AOPA. AOPA reserves the right to terminate this contract immediately, and to withhold from the exhibitor possession of the exhibit space and all space rental fees paid if, (a) the exhibitor fails to pay all space rental charges by March 29, 2013 or (b) the exhibitor fails to perform any material terms or conditions of the contract or refuses to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

3. Failure to Hold Exposition. In the event that the O&P World Congress is cancelled because of reasons beyond the control of AOPA, space rental fees or deposits already made will be returned to exhibitors on a prorated basis after all related show expenses incurred by AOPA through the date of cancellation have been met plus an administrative fee and overhead expenses. However, exhibitors will not be reimbursed if the exposition is canceled, postponed, curtailed or abandoned due to act of war, act of terrorism, an act of God, insurrection, radioactive contamination, pollution, and contamination. This non-reimbursement clause is due to exclusions in coverage in AOPA’s Show Cancellation Insurance.

4. Force Majeure. In the event the Gaylord Palms (GP) or any part of the exhibit area thereof is unavailable whether for the entire event or a portion of the event as a result of fire, flood, tempest, or any other such cause or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, acts of terrorism, strike, lockout, labor dispute, riot, or any other cause or agency over which AOPA has no control, or should AOPA decide that because of any such cause it is necessary to cancel, postpone, or re-site the Assembly, or reduce the installation time, exhibit time, or move-out time, AOPA shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the exhibitor in respect to any damage or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result thereof.

5. Exhibit Space Assignment. Previous year’s exhibitors are given a 30 day priority period to sign up for their preferred booth. After 30 days sales are open to all prospective exhibitors. Should any exhibitors request the same space at the same time, AOPA reserves the right to make the final determination using membership and previous exhibiting history. AOPA reserves the right to make final determination of all space assignments in the best interest of the exposition.

6. Relocation of Exhibit Space. AOPA may move the location of any exhibit space, at its sole discretion, in the best interest of the exposition.

7. Subletting of Exhibit Space. Exhibitors may not assign, sublet, or share their exhibit space with another business or firm. Only the name of the contracting exhibiting company will be listed in official show publications and promotions. However if a group of exhibitors are interested in organizing a pavilion this is permissible, with pre-approval. All exhibiting companies are required to complete and submit a contract to AOPA and are required to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. Liability. Although security service will be furnished by AOPA, neither AOPA nor GP can or will be responsible for damage to, loss, or theft of property belonging to or injury to any exhibitor, his agent, employees, business invitees, visitors, or guests. Each exhibitor is expected to carry his own appropriate insurance. The exhibitor shall protect, save, and hold AOPA and GP forever harmless for any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance, whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitor, except for any of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities, as well as to strictly comply with the applicable terms and conditions contained in the agreement between GP and AOPA regarding the exposition premises; and further, the exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless AOPA and GP against and from any and all losses, costs (including attorney’s fees), damage, liability, or expense arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrence to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arises from or out of or by said exhibitors occupancy and use of the hotel premises or a part thereof, except for those matters directly caused by the sole negligence of the foregoing indemnified persons or entities.

9. Exhibitor Insurance. All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to and from or within the confines of the exhibit area. AOPA and GP do not maintain insurance covering exhibitor’s property. Exhibitor shall carry Comprehensive General Liability coverage including premises, operations, and contractual liability coverage of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury Liability and $500,000 for Property Damage Liability. Exhibitor shall also carry Worker’s Compensation insurance in full compliance with all federal and state laws and covering all of exhibitor’s employees engaged in performance of any work for exhibitor with the following coverage: $100,000 for each accident for bodily injury; $100,000 for each employee for the bodily injury by disease; with a $500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease. Exhibitor shall deliver to AOPA, upon request, certificates evidencing such coverage, naming AOPA as a co-insured (or additional insured) and providing that each policy of insurance required to be maintained contains a clause requiring a 30-day pre-cancellation notice to the insured and the co-insured (or additional insured).

10. Disability Provisions. Exhibitor represents and warrants (i) that its exhibit will be accessible to the full extent required by law; (ii) that its exhibit will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with any regulations implemented by that Act; and (iii) that it shall indemnify and hold AOPA harmless from and against any and all claims and expenses, including attorney fees and litigation expenses, that may be incurred by or asserted against AOPA, its officers, directors, agents, or employees on the basis of the exhibitor’s breach of this paragraph or non-compliance with any of the provisions of the ADA.

11. Damage to Property. The exhibitor is liable for damage caused to any building floors, carpeting, walls, columns, standard booth equipment, or to another exhibitor’s property. The exhibitor may not mar, track, make holes, and apply paint, lacquer, adhesives, or other coating to building columns, carpeting, and floors to standard booth equipment.

12. Union Labor. Exhibitors shall be bound by all contracts in effect between service contractors, GP and labor organizers.

13. Exhibits. Minimum space is 8’x10’; booth standard backgrounds are eight feet in height, except where noted on the floor plans, and divider rails are three feet in height. In any portion of the booth beyond five feet from the rear background of the booth, all parts of the exhibit shall be placed not to exceed a height of 48 inches from the building floor. In the area five feet forward from the rear background

of each booth, display materials may be placed up to a height not exceeding the official height limitations. Any deviation must be submitted to AOPA in writing for prior approval. All demonstrations and exhibits must be confined to the exhibit booths responsible for such demonstration or exhibits. All unfinished surfaces must be finished or masked to the satisfaction of AOPA to amend or modify the physical configuration of exhibit booths and all rules pertaining hereto.

14. Booths and Equipment. The booth price shall include back wall, booth divider, and one company name sign. All other furnishings, carpeting, equipment, services, etc. required by each exhibitor shall be at his/her own expense and responsibility, and may be ordered through the official Exhibit Service Contractor.

15. Delivery and Removal During Show. Under no circumstances will the delivery or removal of any portion of an exhibit be permitted during the exposition without written permission from AOPA. All arrangements for delivery, during non-show hours, of supplies, such as flexible materials, cartons, and products to be packaged must be made with AOPA. No deliveries may be made during show hours. Portfolios, briefcases and packages will be subject to inspection by security.

16. Conflicting Events During Show Hours. The exhibitor shall not extend invitations, call meetings, hold hospitality events, or otherwise encourage absence of visitors/attendees from the exhibit hall and meeting rooms during exhibit hall hours or educational programs.

17. Dismantling. Exhibitor’s displays shall not be dismantled or packed in preparation for removal prior to the official closing time of 12:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational during the entire exposition. The dismantling of displays begins at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The deadline for removal of all displays is 7:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. At that time, all exhibitor displays or materials left in the booths without instructions will be discarded. Any exhibitor dismantling prior to the official closing time will be fined $500.

18. Badges. Badges will be required for entry into the exhibit hall at all times. Badges are not transferable and will be confiscated if worn by other than the person to whom it was issued. The clear view of the official O&P World Congress badge shall not be obstructed. Therefore, business cards or any other materials are not to be used in badge holders.

19. Character of Exhibits. The general rule of the exhibit floor is to be a good neighbor. No exhibits will be permitted which interfere with the use of other exhibits or impede access to them or impede the free use of the aisle. Booth personnel, including demonstrators, are required to confine their activities within the exhibitor’s booth space. Apart from the specific display space for which an exhibiting company has contracted with AOPA, no part of GP and its grounds may be used by any organization other than AOPA for display purposes of any kind or nature. Within the hotel property, exhibitor brand or company logos, signs, and trademark displays will be limited to the official exhibit area only.

A. Soliciting. No exhibitor may call or invite a visitor out of one exhibit and into their own. Exhibitors must remain within their own exhibit space in demonstrating products, distributing literature, product samples, or other materials; other areas of GP or the aisles may not be used for this purpose.

B. Attire. Representatives should be conservatively attired to maintain the professional and businesslike climate of the exposition.C. Sound. Video presentations relating to exhibitors’

equipment will be permitted, provided projection equipment and screen are located in the rear one-third of the booth, and all viewers must stand or sit within the booth. Sound movies will be permitted only if the sound is not audible in the aisle or neighboring booths. Sound systems will be permitted if tuned to a conversational level and if not objectionable to neighboring exhibitors.

D. Lighting. In the best interest of the exposition, AOPA reserves the right to restrict the use of glaring lights or objectionable light effects.

E. Booth Exteriors. The exterior of any display cabinet or structure facing a side aisle, or adjacent exhibitor’s booth must be suitably decorated at exhibitor’s expense.

F. Noise and Odors. In fairness to all exhibitors, no noisy or obstructive activity will be permitted during show hours, nor will noisily operating displays, nor exhibits producing objectionable odors be allowed.

20. Display Heights. Display materials including show case displays or storage cabinets, electrical fixtures, wire, conduits, etc. must adhere to the Exhibit Construction Guidelines outlined in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

21. Safety Regulations. Fire regulations require that all display materials be fire resistant or treated with a flame-retardant solution to meet requirements of the standard flame test as provided by GP for fire prevention. Electrical signs and equipment must be wired to meet the specifications of Underwriters Laboratories. No storage of any kind is allowed behind the back drapes or in the exhibit space. All cartons, crates, containers, and packaging materials may not be stored within the exhibit space. All aisles, corridors, exit areas, and exit stairways must be maintained at all times that the exposition is open. No obstruction such as chairs, tables, displays, or other materials will be allowed to protrude into the aisles. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety while participating in this exposition. Compliance with such laws is mandatory for all exhibitors and the sole responsibility is that of the exhibitor.

22. Photography and Sketching. Cameras may be carried in the exhibit area, but under no circumstances may photographs or drawings be made without the expressed authority of the exhibitor concerned in each case.

23. Complaints. Complaints of any violation of the Contract Terms and Conditions or exhibit construction guidelines are to be made promptly to AOPA, and exhibitors and their personnel agree to abide by the decision of AOPA.

24. Amendment Rules. AOPA reserves the right to make changes, amendments, and additions to these rules at any time and all changes, amendments, and additions to be made shall be binding on the exhibitor with the provision that all exhibitors will be advised of any such changes. Any matters not specifically covered herein are subject to decision by AOPA.

25. Laws Applicable. The exhibitor agrees to abide by both the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rules and regulations of GP, Orlando and the State of Florida.

26. Children. Exhibitor’s use of children under the age of 16 as models or for other legitimate business purpose must be approved in advance by AOPA. Appropriate supervision must be provided at all times and the exhibitor must certify compliance with the Child Labor Act.

Updated November 2012. Previous versions invalid.