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IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States
17 Exhibition Technical Manual
B Exhibition Information
To maintain an “open design” of all booths, all sides which
face aisleways must be transparent and open.
Please refer to the to the „Technical Terms & Conditions sec-
tion IV Technical Guidelines and Local Safety Regulations”
in this document for a complete overview of all rules and
regulations of the exhibition.
Ceiling Hanging Point
Ceiling load capacity for the exhibition hall is 600kg per node
to a maximum of 3000kg per beam at the ceiling grid. Plea-
se order ceiling hang points, ceiling suspensions and/ or
necessary rigging equipment or services at least 8 weeks
prior to the set-up. A quote for the involved costs can only
be made by Organisers, based on received detailed techni-
cal reference documentation! Owing to the roof structure,
hanging cable positioning is provided with a tolerance of
50cm horizontally and 10cm vertically, depending on the
form and the weight to be suspended. Cable hanging from
the roof structure is to be carried out only by service pro-
viders approved by K.I.T. Group. Please send your rigging
plans by 17 June 2016.
Deadline 17 June 2016
Shell Scheme Package
Shell scheme packages and shell scheme accessories
are available through ESOS® . Please refer to the category
“Shell Scheme” in your account to view a detailed
list and to place orders.
A shell scheme package includes:
• Modular standard booth walls (white laminated wall)
• 1 sign board with company’s name and booth number
(font Arial/black, 350mm)
• Lighting
• Carpet
Pipe & Drape Package*
Each exhibit space requiring drapery will be supplied with:
• 8‘ high background
• 3‘ high side-rail divider
• 100 sq. ft. of carpet
• Spotlights
• 7“ x 44“ booth identification signs depicting company
name and booth number.
All other configurations need to be discussed with the
Organisers and materials booked through the Exhibition and
Sponsorship Ordering System, (ESOS® ).
*Subject to availability
Attention: Please note that the exhibition space booked
is empty space only.