The Exhibit Area

2.1 STANDS must be decorated and furnished in such a way that they do not impair the general ambience and the view of the STANDS of other EXHIBITORS. STANDS that exceed the standard height (2.44 meters / 8 ft), must consider in their design a white finish in a material that covers the exceeding wall height on the side towards the neighboring STAND. The design of the STAND must not obstruct the walking aisles, according to the FIL floor plan. In case of non-compliance with this rule, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will effect any necessary modification even without the EXHIBITOR's consent. The EXHIBITOR will pay all expenses incurred due to the aforementioned modifications.

2.2 The maximum height allowed is 5 meters (16.4 ft). Non-compliance with this regulation will lead to a re-location of the EXHIBITOR's STAND at the next fair as determined by the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.

2.3 All EXHIBITORS must have at least two 3-meter (9.8 ft) wide accesses, oriented North to South or South to North, especially when the section module is shared with another EXHIBITOR.

2.4 It is strictly forbidden to hang banners, flags or items from the upper structure of the EXHIBITION CENTER. In case of non-compliance to this rule, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will effect any necessary modification even without the EXHIBITOR's consent. The EXHIBITOR will pay all expenses incurred due to the aforementioned modifications.

2.5 EXHIBITORS that wish to place advertising, flags, banners or any kind of decoration to their stand must limit to the assigned space, including air space. View of advertising, flags, banners or any kind of decoration by EXHIBITORS must not invade the visual space of neighboring stands. In case of incompliance, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will withdraw the material, which will be returned upon the end of the Fair.

2.6 EXHIBITORS must notify in writing to THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE of the use of audiovisual or sound equipment, which must not exceed a maximum of 80 decibels and cause any disturbance to other EXHIBITORS. In case of recurring complaints by other EXHIBITORS, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will notify the EXHIBITOR in question to cease performing the offending activities. If said EXHIBITOR should persist in the activities causing the complaints, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will remove the equipment.

2.7 No promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, printed publicity nor any other similar media are allowed to be distributed in any of the areas of the EXHIBITION CENTER, its esplanade and its surrounding grounds. These can only be distributed within the boundaries of the stand. In case of non-compliance, the advertising materials will be confiscated.

2.8 It is forbidden to undertake surveys, questionnaires or any other kind of research by anyone not directly related to FIL outside the boundaries of the stand. In case of non-compliance, the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE will confiscate any related materials and the EXHIBITOR may be suspended from future editions.

2.9 Any public presentation or performance organized by the EXHIBITOR such as a book presentation, storyteller, cocktail, clown performance or book signing session must have prior written authorization from the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE. No costumes are allowed.

2.10 EXHIBITORS and their staff must enter the EXHIBITION CENTER through the entrances indicated by the ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, and must identify themselves using the badge provided to them to this effect.

Exhibitor badges will be allocated as follows:

Stand size (in square meters) Number of badges:
From 9 to 17 meters: 4
From 18 to 26 meters: 6
From 27 to 35 meters: 8
From 36 to 53 meters: 10
From 54 to 71 meters: 14
From 72 to 80 meters: 16
From 81 to 107 meters: 18
From 108 to 164 meters: 24
From 165 to 179 meters: 36
From 180 to 197 meters: 40
From 198 to 206 meters: 44
From 207 to 215 meters: 46
From 216 to 224 meters: 48
From 225 to 242 meters: 50
From 243 to 320 meters: 54
From 321 to 344 meters: 62
From 345 to 389 meters: 66
More than 390 meters: 70

Additional badges cost: USD $55.00 or $550.00 Mexican pesos