For the purposes of the terms and conditions herein, the terms:
“Organiser” shall mean Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad.
“Conference” refers to the POC2023 Conference and Exhibition.
“Conference Date” refers to 6, 7, and 8 March 2023.
“Conference Venue” refers to the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
“Exhibitor” refers to any company, its employees and agents who have been approved by the Organiser and allocated an exhibition space at the Conference.
“Exhibition Fees” refers to the fees payable for the Exhibition as indicated in the Exhibition booth form.
The submission of the Exhibition booth form (“Form”) shall be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions by the applicant/Exhibitor. The application procedure is complete only when the Form and full payment of the Exhibition Fees are received by the Organiser.
The Organiser reserves the right to refuse any application and shall give the applicant notice in writing on the reason for the refusal of the application within 10 days from the date of such refusal.
Exhibitor Representative
The Exhibitor must name a single point of contact that will be responsible for all administration relating to the Exhibition at the Conference.
POC2023 Exhibition Opening Hours
| Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| 7 March 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| 8 March 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Exhibitors are required to be at their respective booths at least 15 minutes before the start of the Exhibition. Booths must always be manned and be easily accessible during the opening hours of the Exhibition. The Organiser reserves the right to change the Conference Date and/or times and the Conference Venue. Exhibitors will be notified of the changes.
Payment of the Exhibition Fees must be made in full upon submission of the Form. Deadline for submission of the Form is 3 February 2023. Payment may be made by corporate/company cheque or bank draft made payable to BURSA MALAYSIA DERIVATIVES BERHAD. Payments made by way of telegraphic transfers are also permissible. However, a copy of the bank-in slip for payment made by way of telegraphic transfer must be emailed over to the Organiser at [email protected] as proof of remittance.
Details of BURSA MALAYSIA DERIVATIVES BERHAD Bank Account:
Malayan Banking Berhad
Account No: 5-14012-01240-3
Menara Maybank
100, Jalan Tun Perak
50050 Kuala Lumpur
SWIFT Code No: MBBEMYKL
For avoidance of doubt, payment to the Organiser excludes all applicable taxes including withholding tax which is to be borne by the Exhibitor.
The only goods displayed must be those used during the normal course of business. Sales by auction are prohibited. Betting, gaming and other activities that will, or may violate alcohol, music, dancing and similar licenses or other permissions relating to the Conference Venue are prohibited.
The Organiser reserves the right to change the Conference Date, speakers, programme content and the Conference Venue should circumstances so require.
The Organiser, its sub-contractors, agent and/or employees have the right to immediately alter or cancel the Conference or any arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Conference.
Save for as set out in Clause 5(c) above, the Exhibitors shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation.
The Organiser shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under the terms and conditions herein caused by circumstances beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Organiser including war (declared or undeclared), natural disaster, acts of God, fire, blockades, earthquakes, acts of terrorism and matters beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control. The Exhibitor agrees that under these circumstances the Exhibitor will have no further claims against the Organiser.
The Exhibitor warrants that nothing which it, its employees or agents shall do in or for the Conference shall contravene any law or regulations, encroach upon third parties rights, or pose any exceptional danger or risk which has not been previously disclosed to the Organiser with sufficient precautionary measures taken.
All exhibits, materials and fittings used or displayed in the stand must be properly fire-proofed and be in accordance with all applicable fire prevention and building regulations. The Exhibitors’ display shall not obstruct the view of other Sponsors/Exhibitors nor be in any manner objectionable to the general interest of the Conference and other Sponsors/Exhibitors or cause any annoyance or nuisance to other Sponsors/Exhibitors.
The Organiser reserves the right to issue such directions as it may deem necessary to the Sponsors/Exhibitor on remedying a breach of this term. The Exhibitor shall comply with such directions forthwith.
All orders for electrical works must be placed with the contractor appointed by the Organiser for works relating to the Conference (“Official Contractor”). The Exhibitor is responsible for settling any payments directly with the Official Contractor. Lighting must be still lights (i,e. non-flashing lights) and direct lighting must be shielded to avoid causing a nuisance.
Each 3 x 3 m booth will entitle the Exhibitor to 2 exhibitor badges to be worn by the booth personnel. The badges will allow them access to the appreciation cocktail reception, lunches, and coffee breaks.
Exhibitors must wear badges at all times which will be provided by the Organiser free of charge. The Exhibitor must provide the names of personnel requiring badges by 3 February 2023.
The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person from the Exhibition at its absolute discretion, without incurring any liability whatsoever. This will include anyone deemed drunk, disorderly, under the influence of drugs, other than that medically prescribed, or whose dress appearance or general behaviour is liable to disrupt any Exhibitor or persons attending the Exhibition.
Noisy or obstructive work and noisy operating displays or exhibits are not permitted.
Exhibitors will be permitted to have access to the Exhibition area from 12:00 noon on 6 March 2023 for set-up.
In light of ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 and communicable health risks more generally, the Organiser will implement health and safety protocols appropriate to the public health circumstances and requirements of the Conference Venue, existing at the time of the Conference. Such protocols may include, but not limited to the following requirements: proof of full vaccination, proof of COVID-19 status, self-monitoring, symptom checkers, contact tracing, use of face masks, or other similar measures. Compliance with such protocols as well as all laws, regulations, and guidelines with regard to public health are mandatory for in-person attendance and participation at the Conference. Additional information regarding the specific health and safety measures, and any necessary consents from Exhibitors, will be communicated and obtained from Exhibitors prior to or at the start of the Conference.
The Exhibitor shall comply at all times with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and procure its employees to comply with the provisions of the PDPA as a data user or where relevant as a data processor (as defined in the PDPA). The Exhibitor shall not perform its obligations under this Agreement in such a way as to cause the Organiser to breach any of its applicable obligations under the PDPA. Where necessary, the Exhibitor shall obtain from its employees, agents, or contractors the necessary consents or to provide the necessary notifications required under the PDPA, to enable the Organiser to use any personal data.
The Exhibitor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any harm done to the Conference Venue and property of the Conference Venue. The Exhibitor is liable to compensate the Organiser for any damage done to the Conference Venue or property of the Conference Venue.
The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any person including the employees and/or agents of the Exhibitor to the Conference Venue and shall inform the Exhibitor of the reason(s) of such refusal.
Exhibitors shall immediately notify the Organiser if any of their employees and/or agents at any time while attending the Exhibition or within seven (7) days of attendance at the Exhibition experience symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough or shortness of breath, or have a suspected, diagnosed, or otherwise confirmed case of COVID-19. Exhibitors acknowledge that the Organiser may take the temperature of their employees and/or agents, or perform other appropriate tests, including, without limitation, requiring the administration of a COVID-19 test, which are designed to protect the health and safety of the attendees of the Conference. The Organiser has the right to remove any employee and/or agent of an Exhibitor from the event for any safety reasons or any such employee and/or agent refuses any safety screenings or procedures.
Exhibitors shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Conference Venue. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations will constitute grounds for breach of this Agreement. Kindly refer to the Exhibitor Manual.
In cases where the Exhibitor fails to observe and/or perform any of the terms of this Agreement, the Organiser reserves the right to:
Interpretation of the terms and conditions herein lies solely with the Organiser. The terms and conditions herein shall be governed by and construed according to Malaysian law. The parties hereby agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Malaysian courts.
The terms and conditions herein shall be binding upon the parties, its successors in title and lawful assigns.