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IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States
12 Exhibition Technical Manual
B Exhibition Information
Set-up Times
Access to the exhibition hall will be available to exhibitors
from 08:00 on Saturday, 13 August 2016; Exhibition set-
up closes on Saturday, 13 August at 20:00 and will resume
from 08:00 on Sunday, 14 August 2016. Basic shell scheme
stands and stand furniture will be in place by 08:00 on
Sunday, 14 August.
All stands should be completed to the satisfaction of the
Organisers by 14:00 on Sunday, 14 August 2016.
Cleaning after Set-up
On Sunday, 14 August by 12:00 exhibitors must remove
boxes, crates and tools from the exhibitors aisles for the
beginning of the general cleaning of the exhibition area. If the
exhibitor fails to do so, then boxes/materials will be removed
at the exhibitors’ expense.
Exhibition Dismantling
The exhibition will close at 14:30 on Wednesday, 17 August.
Dismantling of stands may not start before this time, nor be-
fore all delegates have left the exhibition floor. Exhibitors with
shell schemes shall vacate their booths, having removed all
materials by 16:00. The exhibition area must be cleared of
all exhibits/stands/materials by midnight on Wednesday, 17
August.
ATTENTION: Any items remaining in the hall after dismant-
ling will be removed and disposed of. Neither the Organisers
nor Venue will be held responsible for any loss.
During set-up and dismantling periods, the exhibition hall
is considered a building site. Therefore all stand contrac-
tors/exhibitors are responsible for the work environment
and fire protection within their stand area. Please take the
necessary steps to protect yourself and other stand buil-
ders/exhibitors from the risk of any accidents happening.
Exhibition Set-up Date Time
Moving-in of booth builders 13 Aug 08:00 – 20:00
Moving-in for shell scheme exhibitors 14 Aug 08:00 – 14:00
All booths to be ready* 14 Aug 14:00
Exhibition Opening Times Date Time
Exhibition Soft Opening 14 Aug 14:00
Exhibition Opening Party 14 Aug 16:00
Exhibition Opening Hours 15 Aug 09:30 – 17:30
16 Aug 09:30 – 17:30
17 Aug 09:30 – 14:30
Exhibition Dismantling Date Time
Removal of light/hand-carry exhibits and personal property 17 Aug 16 14:30 to 15:30
Electrical supply cut off 17 Aug 16 15:30
Removal of heavy exhibits and dismantling of booth 17 Aug 16 15:30 to 24:00
Completion of dismantling 17 Aug 16 24:00
*Please make sure you are at your booth no later than 14:00 on Sunday, 14 August ready for the Exhibition Opening.