SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Engage the PACTSS Team
Showcase your Products and Services at the Exhibition
All sponsorship items listed below are structured to boost your presence and visibility at PACTSS 2025.
Please note that they are only available if you are an exhibitor.
Please note that they are only available if you are an exhibitor.
For any questions, please contact me via: techcom-pactss@pascats.com
Welcome to the Pan-African Cardiothoracic Surgery Summit (PACTSS) 2025, Accra, Ghana
Dear Industry Partner,
It is an honour and a privilege to invite you to the First PACTSS of PASCaTS to be held on March 8-11, 2025 at the Accra International. Conference Centre, GPS: GA-057-0036 , Accra, Ghana.
The Pan-African Cardiothoracic Surgery Summit (PACTSS) is an interactive multi-disciplinary forum which will provide a platform and a network for a mutual exchange of knowledge and cooperation between cardiothoracic centers, clinicians, paramedics, industries, civil society, academia and politics.
We warmly welcome participation and collaboration of:
I. Professional Societies
1. various African sub-regional cardiovascular societies (African Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (AACVTS), Tunesian Association of CV Surgery, Algerian Society of CT Surgery (ASCTS)),
2. European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS),
3. Society of Thoracic Surgeons of America (STS),
4. Asian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (AACVTS)
5. Brazilian Society of CV Surgeons.
II: Hospital Institutions
1. German Heart Centre Charité (DHZC) Berlin,
2. University of Free University, Bloemfontein, SA,
3. Leiden University Medical Centre, NL
4. University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.,
5. Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid
The PACTSS will host international experts who will discuss cutting edge technologies and advances in cardiothoracic surgery. African and global experts will share with you the current challenges and the future of cardiac surgery in Africa.
Join us as a Supporter by choosing one of the sponsorship packages listed in the next pages and check the additional items you can add to your primary package.
Take the opportunity to network with key decision makers in a relaxed and informal setting.
Our Technical, Commercial and Industry Liaison and associates will help you make the best decision for your company, provide additional information, further support, and a booking form.
Target audience: The target audience (500-600) are cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, cardiovascular physicians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, per fusionists, physiologists, researchers and engineers. Participants from LIMCs (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean, Pacific), Canada, Europe and USA.
Contact techcom-pactss@pascats.com cc: sam@sameurope.com
Sponsorship Packages
You can choose between three (3) sponsorship categories and packages (Premium Gold, Premium Silver & Premium Bronze).
Once you become an exhibitor by selecting and booking one of the options listed below, you can purchase additional sponsorship items.
Once you become an exhibitor by selecting and booking one of the options listed below, you can purchase additional sponsorship items.
GOLD SILVER & BRONZE
Prime GOLD exhibit space (20*8sqf)
(2 tables, 4 chairs, basic power included)
O 6 Exhibitors' badges
O 6 Full registrations
O 6 Gala Tickets
O Virtual platform banner under GOLD sponsor
O Dedicated webpage including a 4-min video on the official conference website if you wish
Note: all pages are subject to review by the conference program committee
SILVER exhibit space (10*8sqf)
(1 table, 2 chairs, basic power included)
O 4 Exhibitors' badges
O 4 Full registrations
O Virtual platform banner under SILVER sponsor
O Banner advert in a designated area of the official conference website
Note: all pages are subject to review by the conference program committee
BRONZE exhibit space (10*8sqf)
(1 table, 2 chairs, basic power included)
O 3 Exhibitors' badges
O 3 Full registrations
O Virtual platform banner under BRONZE sponsor
O Banner advert in a designated area of the official conference website
Note: all pages are subject to review by the conference program committee
IN-PERSON DEMONSTRATION SUITE (SIMULATION COURSES)
TWO ROOMS AVAILABLE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 8 & 9TH MARCH 2025
- Permits a hands-on demonstration of pertinent technology to key decision makers at the sponsor’s discretion
- Set up should be made on previous days starting at 09:30 am
- Dismantling should be made on the last day by 10:00 am
- All rooms can be adjusted to your needs
- The rate is per day is included
- Suites should be rented for at least 2-days
O CLICK TO VIEW EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUT
EXCLUSIVE GALA & AWARDS DINNER TABLE SPONSOR
- Reserve your table for 8-10 people at the Gala and Awards dinner, a popular event at the conference.
- Table labeled with company logo
- Opportunity to place a roll up at the entrance (produced by the sponsor)
- Reserve a seat at your table for a PACTSS leader of your choice
- Sponsorship of the Gala and Awards dinner will be acknowledged at this well attended event
- Price and further information available upon request
- Become a sponsor of this popular networking event
- In addition to cocktails and a delicious menu, the event will feature an awards ceremony to honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of members from within the PACTSS community.
- Price and further information available upon request
LOGO ON TABLE d'hôte CARDBOARD
- Opportunity to place sponsor’s logo on a gala table
- Tables for 8 – 10 people
ROLL UP
- Opportunity to place a roll up banner (provided by the Sponsor) at the Gala and Awards dinner
INDUSTRY LUNCH SESSION ǀFOOD & BEVERAGE
THREE ROOMS
- 45-minute in-person session
- Option to select session topics/ speakers
SNACK BAR & COFFEE BREAK TABLES
- Opportunity to display company logo on a snack break table
- Opportunity to display company logo on a coffee break table
Special Requests
Tailored sponsorship packages can be arranged to suit your objectives.
The PACTSS - Senior Industry Liaison,
will be happy to discuss your needs and customize a package that meets them.
will be happy to discuss your needs and customize a package that meets them.
E-mail: ComTech-pactss@pascats.com
EXHIBITION
Engage the PACTSS Team
Showcase your Products and Services at the Exhibition
All sponsorship items listed below are structured to boost your presence and visibily at PACTSS 2025.
Please note that they are only available if you are an exhibitor.
For any questions, please contact
techcom-pactss@pascats.com CC; sam@sameurope.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Note: If you are planning to have a joint booth with another company, a co-exhibitor fee of $1,000 applies.
Accra Intern Conference Centre Industrial Exhibit Booths
Exhibitors Rules & Regulations
ALLOCATION OF THE EXHIBITION SPACE
Space Allocation will be made on a “first come, first served” basis. A completed Exhibition Booking Form/Contract must be Emailed to ensure the reservation of a preferred location. Upon receipt of the Exhibition Booking Form/Contract, space will be confirmed and an invoice will be sent. Please note that three alternative physical booth choices should be clearly indicated on the application form. Physical Space allocations will be made in the order in which application forms with payment are received.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONS
All exhibitors are required to be registered and will receive a badge displaying the exhibiting company name. Two exhibitor badges will be given for the first 100sqft or a specific amount depending on the sponsorship package. Any additional exhibitors will be charged an exhibitor registration fee. Companies can purchase a maximum number of exhibitor registrations as follows:
Exhibitor registrations allow access to the exhibition area only and shall be used by company staff only.
SITE INSPECTIONS
Exhibitors and Supporters are welcome to visit the Conference venue at their convenience. Please contact the venue directly to arrange this.
EXHIBITOR LOGO & PROFILE
You can submit your logo and company’s profile to:
comtech-pactss@pascats.com
The Exhibition Manager (Industry Liason) will contact you with the link to the Exhibitors’ Portal
The Terms and Conditions can be found here. Please note that signing of the BOOKING FORM/CONTRACT indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The Exhibition Booking Form will be held as a valid liable contract, by which both parties will be bound.
An exclusive handling agent will be designated to the PACTSS 2025. The exclusivity of an agent for the handling needs of congresses refers specifically to work inside the venue. Exhibitors may use their own couriers up to the venue door and from outside of the venue door at the end of the Summit. This organizational decision has been made for the safety and efficiency benefits to exhibitors and for the successful flow of the Summit.
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
All demonstrations or instructional activities must be confined to the limits of the exhibition stand. Advertising material and signs may not be distributed or displayed outside the exhibitor’s stands. Sound equipment must be regulated and directed into the stand so that it does not disturb neighbouring exhibits. Exhibition Management reserves the right to require the exhibitor to discontinue any activity, noise or music that is deemed objectionable.
EXHIBITION TERMS & CONDITIONS
Obligations and Rights of the Sponsor
Sponsor agrees and acknowledges that any infringement by it or any of its employees, officers or agents of any term of this Agreement shall give the Organizer the right to immediately terminate this Agreement, without compensation to, or the refund of any funds already paid by Sponsor, and without prejudice to any other rights of Organizer under the Agreement.
Changes to Summit
Sponsor agrees and acknowledges that Organizer may, if Organizer deems necessary, change the venue, timing and date of the Summit or any Summit related activities. Organizer shall not be liable to Sponsor for any damages or losses resulting from any such change.
Sponsor will be notified in writing as soon as practicable following any such change.
Exhibition Rights
To the extent Sponsor booked and was granted exhibition rights at the Congress ("Exhibition Rights"), the following provisions shall apply to such Exhibition Rights (for purposes of this provision, Sponsor shall be referred to as "Exhibitor"):
a. Allocation of Space
Organizer shall allocate to the Exhibitor, in respect of Exhibition Rights at the Congress, a display stand, shell scheme package and/or exhibition space, in accordance with the parameters set out in this Agreement (together, the "Exhibition Space").
The Exhibition Space shall be made available for the Exhibitor's use during the period of the Congress, on an "as is, where is" basis.
Organizer shall use commercially reasonable efforts, but does not guarantee, that it will fulfill any special requests made by the Exhibitor.
By executing this Agreement, Exhibitor makes a final and irrevocable commitment to use the Exhibition Space allocated to Exhibitor and to maintain Exhibitor's exhibition and installation at the Exhibition Space until the date and time fixed for closure of the Summit.
Organizer reserves the right to modify the location and/or positioning of the Exhibition Space to the extent Organizer deems necessary or advisable for any reason, with no obligation to provide compensation to Exhibitor. Organizer further reserves the right to immediately revoke the Exhibition Rights in respect of the Exhibition Space or any portion thereof, and to offer same to a third party, to the extent Exhibitor fails to complete the installation of its exhibition at the time of the opening of the Summit, with no obligation to provide any compensation or refund to Exhibitor.
In no event may Exhibitor transfer, assign or sub-let the Exhibition Space or any part thereof to any third party or allow any third party to otherwise use the Exhibition Space or any part thereof.
b. Set-Up and Dismantling of Exhibition Space
Exhibitor must comply with the provision of all technical manuals and other electronic or printed guidelines published by Organizer relating to the Summit including, in particular, as they relate to the set-up, use and dismantling of Exhibitor's booths or stands at the Exhibition Space.
Exhibitor is solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in execution of the design, installation and delivery of its displays to and its dismantling and/or removal from the Summit site.
Exhibitor's displays at the Summit, and any special decorations and fittings, shall be subject to approval by the person(s) appointed by Organizer to manage the Congress (the "Summit Manager"). The Organizer will not approve displays or decorations which do not comply with its standards for the Summit, unless and until the necessary changes required by the Summit Manager have been made.
Exhibitor's standard booth height is restricted to 246cm, unless notified or agreed otherwise by Organizer. Exhibitor's exhibits must not block aisles, obstruct adjoining booths or damage the premises or equipment of the Summit. Exhibitor is required to allow sufficient see-through areas, which ensure clear views of surrounding exhibits.
Exhibitor undertakes to observe the timetable designated for completion of its display before the Summit opening and its dismantling of its exhibits at the close of the Summit. No dismantling or packing of the display before the designated hour is allowed. It is the Exhibitor's responsibility to pack and remove or consign for shipment all items of value prior to leaving their exhibition unattended, otherwise the Organizer will arrange for their removal at the Exhibitor's risk and sole expenses.
The Exhibition Space must be handed back to the Organizer in its original condition. Exhibitor shall be responsible to ensure that all debris and waste material are completely removed from the Exhibition Space at the end of the Summit in accordance with the Organizer's instructions on waste management. In case of damage or loss resulting from Exhibitor's failure to comply with this requirement, all costs associated with the cleaning, repair and replacement of the Exhibition Space or any accessories made available to the Exhibitor as part of the Exhibition Rights will be charged to the Exhibitor.
Exhibitor shall be solely responsible to ensure that its employees, exhibition staff and temporary staff comply with the latest legislation regarding health and safety at work. Organizer shall bear no responsibility for non-compliance to this requirement by the Exhibitor.
c. Exhibition Conduct
Exhibitor is obliged to ensure that its Exhibition Space is permanently staffed throughout Summit opening hours.
Exhibitor must maintain the Exhibition Space in a clean and orderly state and shall not cause a nuisance to any other exhibitors or delegates at the Summit.
The Exhibitor may only present and display in the Exhibition Space its own materials, products and/or services. Under no circumstances may Exhibitor promote or display in the Exhibition Space materials, products or services of a third party.
All promotional activities and all other promotional activities including interviews, demonstrations, and the distribution of literature or samples, must be confined to the limits of the Exhibition Space. Any other promotional activities by Exhibitor or by anyone on its behalf, including, without limitation, canvassing or distribution of leaflets or other promotional materials outside of the Exhibition Space, is expressly forbidden.
Use of electricity shall be subject to the Summit Manager's instructions. Flammable materials are not allowed to be utilized by Exhibitor. Equipment displayed or demonstrated must be installed with strict adherence to all safety requirements.
The provision of refreshments for Summit delegates by Exhibitor are permitted, subject to the catering regulations of the Congress building.
Organizer is not liable or responsible for the quality and/or quantity of the Exhibitor’s refreshments.
Sound equipment must be regulated and directed into the Exhibition Space so that it does not disturb neighboring exhibits. Summit management reserves the right to require the Exhibitor to discontinue any activity, noise or music that Organizer deems objectionable or a nuisance.
Sponsorship Rights
To the extent Sponsor booked and was granted sponsorship rights at the Summit ("Sponsorship Rights"), the following provisions shall apply to such Sponsorship Rights (for purposes of this provision, Sponsor shall be referred to as "Sponsor"):
a. Allocation of Sponsorship Rights
Organizer shall allocate to the Sponsor in respect of the Summit those sponsorship opportunities designated in this Agreement (the "Sponsorship Rights"). Sponsor HEREBY makes a final and irrevocable commitment to accept the Sponsorship Rights allocated to Sponsor.
b. Certain Limitations
Display of all signs or other promotional materials by Sponsor or by anyone on its behalf at the Summit must be coordinated and approved in advance by Organizer.
Sponsor's promotional activities shall at all times be limited to those expressly included in the Sponsorship Rights and may only be carried out in or from the Exhibition Space (to the extent Sponsor is also an Exhibitor) or from those areas specifically designated by Organizer for such purposes, by prior written permission.
Any other promotional activity by Sponsor or by anyone on its behalf, including, without limitation, distribution of leaflets or materials to delegates in the Congress site, is expressly forbidden.
Sponsor Access to the Congress and Exhibition Space Access to the Summit by any person acting for Sponsor is subject to such person presenting an access badge issued by Organizer.
Sponsor's badges will not be mailed in advance and may be collected from the Summit Registration desk on the Summit commencement date.
Non-Exclusive Rights
Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that its rights granted under the Agreement are non-exclusive and that Organizer may have additional sponsors, exhibitors and supporters in its absolute discretion, including those who may be competing with Sponsor, on the same or different terms to those contained in the Agreement.
Participation in Symposia
To the extent Sponsor, its employees, advisors, consultants or invitees (“Sponsor Representatives”) participate in any Summit symposia, Sponsor alone shall be liable for all matters associated with such participation, including, without limitation. The content of any presentations made at such symposia (“Presentations”).
Organizer is authorized to record all or any part of Presentations, in any format and in any manner whatsoever, in its absolute discretion and may broadcast the Presentations live and/or as a recording. Organizer may use, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, broadcast and otherwise display the Presentations or any part thereof, on a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable nonexclusive basis, provided that it is used solely for educational purposes and in a manner approved by the Organizers.
Sponsor must immediately notify the Organizer upon becoming aware of any content-related issues (slide withdrawals, copyright clearance issues mistakes in the accuracy of information, accidental disclosure of protected information, etc.). Sponsor must agree and undertake to comply with the terms of Annex A attached hereto.
Compliance; Codes of Practice
Participation by Sponsor in the Summit is subject to Sponsor's strict compliance with all rules, regulations and conditions stated herein and in any other policies of procedures relating to the Summit that Organizer may from time to time deliver to Sponsor, as well as to all national and international rules and regulations related to advertising and promotion of products and services as part of the Summit.
Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, Sponsor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and codes of practice, including, without limitation, those promulgated by IPCAA (International Pharmaceutical Summit Advisory Association) published at www.IPCAA.org, EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceuticals Industries & Associations), published at www.efpia.org, MedTech Europe published at http://www.medtecheurope.org/ and IFPMA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations), published at www.ifpma.org., to the extent applicable.
CME
In the event CME (continuing medical education) activities are conducted at the Summit, absolutely no promotional activities will be permitted and no advertising materials may be displayed in the same lecture halls or rooms immediately prior to, during, or after a CME activity. Promotional activities and advertising materials must be separate and distinct from any educational activities and may not interfere, or in any way, compete with the learning experience.
Licenses
Sponsor grants Organizer and its affiliates a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use, without the right to sublicense, Sponsor’s trade name, logo and trademarks in connection with Sponsor's participation in and activities conducted in connection with the Summit.
Organizer grants Sponsor a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free, revocable, license to use, without the right to sublicense, the Summit name, title, trade name, logos and trademarks in connection solely with the exercise of its Exhibition Rights and Sponsorship Rights at the Summit, such license to valid until the earlier to occur of: (i) the end of the Summit; or (ii) the earlier termination of the Agreement.
Payment
Payment of the Participation Fee must be made in accordance with the conditions of payment set out in this Agreement. Should the Sponsor fail to make any payment on time, the Organizer shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement, make other arrangements for the Sponsor Rights and Exhibition Space and seek compensation for non-fulfilment of contract or other remedies available to Organizer under the Agreement or by law.
Sponsor acknowledges that Organizer may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under the Agreement to any of its affiliates or to any third party. Sponsor specifically acknowledges and agrees that all or any portion of the payments to be made under the Agreement by Sponsor may be invoiced by and become payable by Sponsor to an affiliate of Organizer, who may act as Organizer's paying agent.
All amounts payable by Sponsor are exclusive of VAT, gross sales or service taxes and other similar taxes, which shall be payable by Sponsor. Sponsor must make all payments in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, without any set-off or withholding of any kind.
Liability/Insurance
ORGANIZER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO SPONSOR FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, HARM OR INJURY TO SPONSOR OR ITS PROPERTY OR BUSINESS RESULTING FROM ANY REASON WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUMMIT, THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE RIGHTS GRANTED TO SPONSOR HEREUNDER, UNLESS SUCH DAMAGES ARE A RESULT OF ORGANIZER'S OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, ORGANIZER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE INCURRED BY SPONSOR, WHETHER IN ACTION IN SUMMIT OR TORT, EVEN IF ORGANIZER KNEW OR WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ORGANIZER'S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES HEREUNDER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID AND RETAINED BY ORGANIZER UNDER THE AGREEMENT.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Organizer shall not be liable to Sponsor nor shall Organizer be deemed to be in default of its obligations hereunder if such default or damage is the result of war, hostiles, revolution, civil commotion, strike, epidemic, pandemic, accident, fire, natural disasters, terrorist activity, governmental or other obstacles for the freedom of travel (including any such restrictions arising from an epidemic or pandemic outbreak), union actions, riots, wind, flood or because of any act of God or other cause beyond the reasonable control of Organizer (a “Force Majeure Event”).
In the event that the Summit is delayed or cancelled as a result of a Force Majeure Event, then the following shall apply:
(a) Delay of Summit: In the event that the Congress is delayed as a result of the Force Majeure Event then Sponsor may choose, by written notice to Organizer within 21 days of its receipt of notification of the Force Majeure Event to either: (i) Apply the Contribution to the delayed Summit conducted by Organizer, and Sponsor shall have the same rights in respect of such delayed Summit as detailed in the Sponsorship Agreement; or (ii) Not to apply the Contribution to the delayed Summit but rather terminate the Sponsorship Agreement, in which case Organizer shall refund an amount equal to 50% of the Contribution already paid to Organizer by Sponsor, within 30 days of the completion of the delayed Summit, and the balance will be retained by Organizer as a handling fee. Should Sponsor fail to notify Organizer of its choice within said 21 days, then (i) above shall apply by default.
(b) Conversion to virtual or hybrid Summit with or without delay. In the event of a Force Majeure Event and Organizer converts the format of the Summit completely or partially to a virtual format (with or without delay) then Sponsor may choose, by written notice to Organizer within 21 days of its receipt of notification of the Force Majeure Event and/or the changed format: (i) Apply the Contribution to the virtual Summit conducted by Organizer; or (ii) Not to apply the Contribution to the virtual Summit but rather terminate the Sponsorship Agreement, in which case Organizer shall refund an amount equal to 75% of the Contribution already paid to Organizer by Sponsor, within 30 days of the completion of the delayed and/or virtual Summit, and the balance will be retained by Organizer as a handling fee. (iii) Apply partial Contribution to the virtual or hybrid Summit, upon negotiation, conducted by Organizer Should Sponsor fail to notify Organizer of its choice within said 21 days, then (i) above shall apply by default.
(c) Cancellation. In the event that the Summit is cancelled as a result of the Force Majeure Event then Sponsor may choose, by written notice to Organizer within 21 days of its receipt of notification of the Force Majeure Event to either: (i) Apply the Contribution to the next (annual or semi-annual) Summit scheduled by Organizer, and Sponsor shall have the same rights in respect of such subsequent Summit as detailed in the Sponsorship Agreement; or (ii) Not to apply the Contribution to the next Summit but rather terminate the Sponsorship Agreement, in which case Organizer shall refund an amount equal to 90% of the Contribution already paid to Organizer by Sponsor, within 30 days of the originally scheduled date for the Summit, and the balance will be retained by Organizer as a handling fee.
Should Sponsor fail to notify Organizer of its choice within said 21 days, then (i) above shall apply by default. Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that all equipment and all display infrastructure and materials installed at the Summit and all other items brought to the Summit by Sponsor or any third party on its behalf including any and all personal items brought to the Congress by Sponsor employees and consultants (together "Sponsor Materials") shall not be insured by the Organizer, and under no circumstances will Organizer be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to any Sponsor Materials.
Sponsor shall be solely responsible for the Sponsor Materials and for the property and persons of Sponsor's employees, agents, consultants and any third party acting on its behalf and for any other third party who may visit Sponsor's Space. The Sponsor will purchase insurance policies for the above listed damages and will ensure that Organizer is named as a co-insured party under such policies. Sponsor shall indemnify and hold harmless Organizer, its shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives (together, "Organizer Indemnitees"), from any and all damages, loss, injuries, costs, penalties and claims, including those claims and damages usually covered by a fire and extended under a coverage policy, sustained or incurred by the Organizer Indemnitees or by any third party in connection with or arising directly or indirectly from (i) any failure by Sponsor to act in accordance with the Agreement, and/or (ii) any act or omission of Sponsor, its employees, officers and agents and any contractors, Representatives or other personnel hired by or on behalf of Sponsor in connection with the exercise of the Exhibition Rights and/or Sponsorship Rights granted under the Agreement (including, without limitation, in connection with the construction, decoration, operation, activity, dismantling and vacation by the Exhibitor of the Exhibition Space), (iii) any Presentations; and/or (iv) any other matter in which Sponsor exercised the Exhibition Rights and/or Sponsorship Rights.
Confidentiality
All information pertaining to the Summit shall be deemed Confidential Information of Organizer. Receiving Party undertakes to hold all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party in strict confidence and not to disclose such Confidential Information to any other third party, other than to those of its employees, consultants, service providers and representatives who are subject to confidentiality undertakings in respect of the Confidential Information and who require such Confidential Information solely for purposes of the Summit.
Miscellaneous
Those provisions of this Agreement which by their terms are intended to survive termination of this agreement. Sponsor may not assign, mortgage, charge, sub-license or otherwise delegate any of its rights hereunder, or sub-contract or otherwise delegate any of its obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of Organizer. The Agreement is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, the parties an their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of both parties. The parties acknowledge that no joint venture, association, partnership or agency relationship is created under this Agreement.
The Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties, and shall supersede all prior Agreements and understandings, oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. The Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland without regards to conflict of laws rules. Any disputes, misunderstanding arising from the performance of this Agreement shall be settled by the competent courts in Berlin, Germany, Zurich, Switzerland.