Big Sleep Show Exhibitor Information

Participating exhibitors represent a wide range of sleep and alertness topics designed to help consumers sleep better and enhance their overall health, wellness and safety. The following products and services have been represented by exhibitors at the Big Sleep Show Pavilion:

• mattress manufacturers
• bedding products
• sleep centers
• durable medical equipment
• pharmaceutical: prescription & OTC
• nutritional supplements/energy drinks
• CPAP and respiratory equipment,
• light & relaxation therapy vendors
• sleep wear
• health insurers
• relaxation, holistic & natural products
• medical & wellness practitioners
• alertness products

How Much Does it Cost to Exhibit?

Booths range in price from $2,500 for a 10’ x 10’ space (includes signage, drapes, table, chairs, wastebasket, etc.) to $22,500 for a 30’ x 30’ centrally located island exhibit area.

Download and fill out this registration form to participate in the National Sleep Foundation's Big Sleep Show®

Sponsorship Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement: The Exhibitor Application (including these Exhibitor Terms and Conditions) constitutes a binding legal agreement between Company and Exhibitor (the "Agreement"). It is the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the parties relating to its subject matter. This Agreement can be modified only by a written amendment signed by Company and Exhibitor.

2. Term and Termination: The Agreement will be effective on the date Company notifies Exhibitor it has accepted Exhibitor's signed Exhibitor Application and will expire upon ten (10) business days after the conclusion of the applicable Event. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately if the other party fails to cure a material breach of this Agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party.

3. Use of Marks: Subject to Exhibitor's prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, Exhibitor grants Company a license to use Exhibitor's trademarks, service marks, logos and designations to perform Company's obligations under this Agreement, including in Company's Event materials, advertising and promotional materials and other communications. Exhibitor's trademarks, service marks, logos and designations, licensed hereunder will remain the property of Exhibitor. Any and all rights under trademark or copyright law or otherwise relating to such items will inure to the benefit of Exhibitor. The right to use Exhibitor's marks as permitted under this Agreement is non-assignable, non-exclusive and non-transferable. Company will submit any promotional materials and advertisements using Exhibitor's trademarks to Exhibitor prior to any commercial availability thereof. Exhibitor will approve or disapprove such materials within five (5) working days of such submission. If Exhibitor fails to approve such materials within such period, the submitted material may be deemed approved. This license to use Exhibitor's trademarks will terminate with the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

4. Indemnification:

4.1 Company agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Exhibitor and its affiliated companies, and their respective employees, directors and officers from and against any and all third party claims, demands, suits, expenses, judgments, awards, fines, fees (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Company's negligent or intentional acts or omissions in connection with the Event. Exhibitor will promptly notify Company of any such claim.

4.2 Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company and its affiliated companies, and their respective employees, directors and officers from and against any and all third party claims, demands, suits, expenses, judgments, awards, fines, fees (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Exhibitor's Exhibitorship of and participation in the Event, including without limitation claims: (i) that Exhibitor's trademarks, when used in accordance with Exhibitor's written approval, infringe any intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party; or (ii) based on quality or performance of Company's products or services. Company will promptly notify Exhibitor of any such claims.

5. Exhibitor Fee Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing; faxes and emails are acceptable. Cancellations accepted on or before December 7, 2009 are entitled to a refund equal to 30% of the total sponsorship fee paid. Cancellations after December 7, 2009 are not entitled to a refund.

6. Independent Contractors: Company and Exhibitor are independent contractors. Nothing contained herein will constitute or be construed as the creation of any partnership, agency or joint venture relationship between the parties. Neither party will have the right to obligate or bind the other in any manner whatsoever.

7. Consequential Damages: In no event will either party be liable to the other party or to third parties for lost profits or other consequential, incidental, indirect, special, punitive damages of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of business, or anticipatory profits, even if such party has been apprised of the likelihood of such damages.

8. Assignment: Neither party will assign any right or interest herein nor delegate any duty or obligation without the prior written consent of the other, unless the assignment is made to a successor in interest or to an entity that purchases all or substantially all of its assets.

9. Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the District of Columbia without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

Please note: No single display item may occupy more than 25% of booth space

Contact Information

Tom Clifford tclifford@sleepfoundation.org,  202 347-3471 x204
Reid Blank reid@thebigsleepshow.com, 408 247-0030

For information about the National Sleep Foundation, visit: www.sleepfoundation.org.