FAQs

No, conferences do not have an exhibit hall, trade show or product demos. Conferences focus on relationships, not products, and are education and networking based.

From Corporate Member Policy: No exhibits and/or demonstrations of any type are permitted inside or on conference hotel property.

Yes, provided there is a 30-minute buffer from the beginning or conclusion of NASCIO’s event and the start time of your event. No events may be held in the morning.

NASCIO will not endorse companion events. NASCIO corporate members, partner entities, conference sponsors and attendees are expressly prohibited from holding in-person or virtual events that run concurrently with NASCIO conference sessions, meetings, or any other conference-related events.

From Corporate Member Policy: NASCIO corporate members, partner entities, conference sponsors, and attendees are expressly prohibited from holding events/hosted meetings that run concurrently with NASCIO conference sessions, meetings, meals, receptions, or any other conference-related events. There must be a thirty-minute buffer from the conclusion of our event and the start time of your event/hosted meeting. NASCIO will not endorse companion events.

No marketing materials may be distributed at NASCIO conferences (event venue or conference app). This includes any promotional or branded giveaways.

Gifts or other amenities may not be sent to the hotel room of any public sector attendee.

Media outlets may distribute printed publications in the designated area.

From Corporate Member Policy:

• No marketing material may be distributed at NASCIO conferences. This includes any promotional or branded give-a-ways.
• Gifts or other amenities may not be sent to the hotel room of any public sector attendee.