Invitation to all Exhibitors:

The Conference Committee would like to extend an invitation to all exhibitors interested in showcasing their products and services at the 20th North American Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy that will take place October 1 thorough 3, 2001 at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The Exhibition will be open October 1 through 3, 2001.

The Commercial Exhibition has always been an important part of the NAMBE meeting and this year we are making every effort to maximize the interactions between vendors and the MBE users. We encourage companies offering innovative products in this field to seize the opportunity to exhibit. Exhibits allow the attendees to compare many complementary technologies and provide companies with the marketing exposure and format to promote existing technology. Equally important, the technical sessions have always been a great source of inspiration to the vendors, showing emerging trends as well as pointing to successful future products and potential customers.

A limited number of exhibit booths located in the Andrews Dining Hall are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The exhibit hall is adjacent to Alumnae Hall, which will host the technical sessions. The continental breakfasts and all refreshment breaks will be served in the exhibit venue. The booths closest to the entrances will be given out first, unless other specific requests accompany the application for exhibit space. Priority will be determined by the date the payment is received. The cost of one booth is $1000, which includes one complimentary conference registration, conference program, scientific proceedings, and invitation to the banquet. Also included will be a 30" x 72" draped table, 2 chairs, general lighting, heating/cooling, and one standard electrical power outlet. All prices include taxes. Confirmation of acceptance of your booth application will be made following receipt of your completed "Application for Exhibit Space" and your payment.

If a drayage company is contracted, the following conditions must be met: (1) all of the freight will be delivered by the drayage company to Brown University; (2) the drayage company will be responsible for booth set-up and removal of all empty crates, cases, or containers for the University during and following the exhibit; (3) clean-up of the exhibit space will be the responsibility of the drayage company. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in additional charges for cleaning. Any freight shipped to Brown University will be assessed a handling fee of $40 per 100 pounds, minimum charge of $80, payable by the exhibitor.

Cancellation policy: Refunds for booth payments will be issued up to July 20, 2001 less an administrative fee of $100. No refunds will be considered after July 20, 2001.

Interested companies should contact the conference coordinator for additional details:

Bill Slack

Public Affairs and University Relations

Box 1920

Brown University

Providence, RI 02912

(401) 863-1859

(401) 863-3189 (fax)

William_Slack@brown.edu

The Conference Committee