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The conference will be held August 1-4, 1998, at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. The publishers' exhibit area will be in the main lounge, where conference coffee breaks will take place. Publishers are encouraged to set up exhibits on the evening of July 31st and to remain for the entire conference. The first scheduled conference activity is early registration, which will be held in the Union Lobby on the evening of July 31st. The conference will end at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th.


Exhibitor Responsibilities

Upon arrival, exhibitors should check in at the Memorial Union Conference Office or at the CogSci98 registration desk to learn the exact location of their exhibit.

Exhibits may be set up any time between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31st.

Tables and table coverings can be rented in advance by completing the registration form for exhibitors; but exhibitors must fully assemble their own exhibits, including set up of folding tables and placement of table coverings. To assist representatives with set-up tasks, student workers will be available from 2 until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31st.

If electronic displays are included in an exhibit, the exhibitor must furnish all equipment, including extension cords.

Although exhibits will be located in an area that can be secured at night, neither the Memorial Union nor CogSci98 will assume responsibility for loss or theft of publishers' materials or equipment from the exhibit area.

Representatives must make their own arrangements for lodging and travel. Information about lodging and transportation is provided at our conference web site.


Fees

All exhibitors will be assessed the following fees on a cost-recovery basis.

Item(s)Cost
Table (8ft.)$12.00 per day
Food and beverages$50.00 per person
Tablecloth (opt.)$3.00 per day per table
Table skirt (opt.)$25.00 per day per table
Extra table (opt.)$12.00 per day
Buffet social (opt.)$35.00 per person


For example, a two-table exhibit with no skirt or tablecloth ($24 x 4) and with two representatives attending ($50 x 2) would cost the publisher $196, payable in advance of the conference. Copies of the published Proceedings may be purchased at the conference.

Please see our conference web site to register on line and obtain other information about CogSci98.


Rental and Registration

Exhibitors are asked to register and indicate their rental preferences using the registration form for exhibitors. Please complete and return the form to Sidney Raynal, WCER, 1025 West Johnson, Madison, WI 53706, before June 30, 1998. In addition, please send a printed copy of the completed form accompanied by a check for the correct amount to the address below. Please make check payable to Memorial Union/CogSci98. Other payment options may be arranged by contacting:

Central Reservations - CogSci98
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-265-6534
Fax: 608-265-8299
Email: CS98REG@MACC.WISC.EDU

Regardless of how you choose to pay, please remember to notify us by phone, fax, US mail or email before June 30, 1998, if you intend to exhibit at CogSci98. This will help insure that your exhibit needs are met.

Publisher's exhibits are a valued and important aspect of our conference and your participation is encouraged and welcomed. Please let us know if we can answer questions or be of assistance to you in any way.