In the event the Annual Meeting is canceled by reason of inclement weather, acts of God, strike, lockouts, acts of the elements, or other acts or occurrences beyond IAM/MMS’s control, Exhibitor/Sponsor shall not have any right of claim for refund against IAM/MMS for money paid by Exhibitor/Sponsor to IAM/MMS pursuant to their contract. In rare circumstances, actions resulting from acts or events beyond IAM/ MMS’s reasonable control may require the cancellation of a conference. If IAM/MMS cancels or postpones a conference, all paid conference sponsors and exhibitors are eligible for their choice of the following:
The paid cost of your sponsorship, exhibit booth, and registrations can be credited to the 61st Annual Meeting & Expo. Registrations will be fully transferable to other colleagues at your organization.
The paid cost of your sponsorship, exhibit booth, and registrations will be credited with the equivalent value in IAM Portal magazine and/or other advertising opportunities.
The paid cost of your sponsorship, exhibit booth, and registrations will be credited to your 2023 membership dues.
IAM/MMS will not be responsible for any additional damages, fees, or costs associated with a cancellation and recommends that you work with individual vendors (hotel, airline, etc.) directly. If you choose to cancel a conference sponsorship and/or exhibit opportunity:
Written notice of participation cancellation must be received by IAM/MMS before July 5, 2022, and the Exhibitor shall pay a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total exhibition fee, plus 10% administrative fees.
If written notice of participation cancellation is received by IAM/MMS on or after July 5, 2022, but prior to September 1, 2022, the Exhibitor shall pay a cancellation fee equal to 75% of the total exhibition fee, plus 10% administrative fees.
If written notice of participation cancellation is received by IAM/MMS on or after September 1, 2022, the Exhibitor shall pay a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total exhibition fee.
Exhibitors contracting on or after September 1, 2022, are responsible for the full (100%) exhibition fee.
IAM/MMS reserves the right to cancel and reassign exhibit space if payments are not received by Monday, August 15, 2022. Canceled booths forfeit the right to reserve hotel suites