THE INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRIAL FAIR
2024 KOBE
Exhibition rules and regulations

Application addressee and deadline

Management /Indemnity of exhibition items

Secretariat of the International Industrial Fair
2024 Kobe

The organizer has contracted with a security company for the period covering thetransport of exhibition items and the Fair itself, and works to provide management
and security within the venue. However, it is exempt from liability for any accident
that may occur within the booths or any damage or theft etc. of exhibition items.
The exhibitors should take out damage insurance as required to cover such events.

West Japan Branch Office of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
2-16 Kitahamahigashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 〒540-0031
TEL06-4803-8039

FAX06-4803-8037

Application deadline: April 30 (Tue.) , 2024

(Applications will be closed once the scheduled number of booths has been filled.)

Exhibition booths◆3 types available: A type (9㎡), B type (6㎡), C type (3㎡)

Exact specifications are as follows:(1) With side and back system panels(2) Company name board (with booth number)(standard company name /logo and special character-type company name are available as options)(3)Fascia board*If it is a corner booth, exterior walls cannot be installed on the side facing the aisle.

◆Items included in the exhibition fee(a) Booth (including the above listed (1~3))(b) Invitation cards for the Fair, 1 set of 100 cards (incl. envelopes) per company
Other booth decorations, power etc. will be charged separately.

Registration for exhibitors and allocation of booths◎The organizer of the Fair will check the application to exhibit form,
and then contact the person in charge regarding the reception ofexhibitors.
(Applications deemed not in accordance with the general aim of theFair will be declined.)◎The organizer will also assign the booths taking into account factors
such as the exhibition category, size, content, application order andvenue layout. The booth allocation will be announced to all successful
applicants at the briefing for exhibitors (scheduled for Late June).
◎Booths under application cannot be transferred or lent to otherparties without the approval of the organizer.

Invoice / Payment of exhibition fee◎An invoice for the exhibition fee will be issued and sent in the mailsoon after the reception for exhibitors has been completed. Please
pay the fee by bank transfer to the listed account.
◎Please pay the exhibition fee by the deadline stated on the invoice.
Your exhibition will be cancelled if payment cannot be confirmed bythis date.

Advance notification◎Matters related to the Food Sanitation Act (handling of food, etc.)◎Matters related to the Fire Service Act (cooking and demonstrations
using fire and/or electrical equipment)

Prohibited matters when exhibiting◆The following acts are prohibited in the exhibition venue (except for acts
which have been authorized by the organizer in advance).
○Conducting PR activities outside of your booth and designated area
○Any act that causes trouble for the organizer and other exhibitors(including creating loud noises and unpleasant odors, etc.)○Selling goods*There may be restrictions on the distribution of sample products.

Changes to / Cancellation of exhibition◎Please notify the organizer by FAX or email about any changes to or cancellationof your exhibits after the registration for exhibitors has been completed.
◎Cancellation of your exhibits after completion of the registration will
incur the following “exhibition cancellation fee”.
PeriodCancellation fee

Confirmation of receiving application form –Briefing for exhibitors

50% of exhibition fee

After the briefing for exhibitors

100% of exhibition fee◎If it is found that any part of your application form contains false
information, or if you are in violation of the exhibition rules andregulations or any other such act, then your exhibits will be cancelled
and the exhibition fee and other payments will not be refunded.

About the Cancellation/Shortening/Postponement of the Event◎In the event that it becomes extremely difficult to hold the exhibition due
to a natural disaster, infectious disease, act of terrorism, instruction ororder handed down from the national government or public authorities,
or other force majeure situations, the organizer may cancel the exhibition,shorten the date or time for holding the exhibition, or postpone theexhibition even if it is before or during the actual exhibition period. In suchcases, the organizer shall notify exhibitors of the decision and make apublic announcement on it promptly after the decision has been made.
Moreover, the organizer shall not be liable for any loss or damage
incurred by exhibitors that results from such decisions or actions.
◎If the entire exhibition is cancelled due to force majeure prior to the
opening of the exhibition, the organizer shall provide exhibitors witha refund for the balance for their exhibition fees after deducting any
expenses that have already been incurred.
◎Exhibition fees, etc., shall not be refunded in cases where the date or time
for holding the exhibition becomes shortened due to unavoidable events
that occur during the duration of the exhibition (carry-in/decoration
period and exhibition period). In addition, no compensation shall be
provided for expenses incurred by exhibitors due to such changes.

Compensation
The exhibitor is responsible for paying compensation in the event of any damage
caused by them to the equipment belonging to the organizer or exhibition venue,
or any personal injury caused to other people (exhibitors, visitors, etc.).

Other◎An “Exhibitors Guideline” containing information on the Fair andoperations within the venue will be issued at a later date, and madeavailable at the briefing for exhibitors.
◎In order to ensure the smooth management and operation of theexhibition, the organizer may set forth supplementary rules andregulations in addition to these current ones.
◎The structure, services and other matters related to the exhibition
may be subject to change.