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I agree with Jim. IF the force majeure clause contract between IPMS and the venue does not include broad language allowing IPMS to cancel without penalty in the event that circumstances APPEAR that attendance will be way down, the IPMS leadership is obligated to let this ride in hopes that a government agency imposes a restriction that gives them an escape without penalty. IF there is a broad-language force major clause that allows them to cancel if it appears that attendance will be way down, I don't see how they could publicly say "don't come" - as this statement by the leadership coul

Hi Jim, Nor am I an attorney. That said, in the case of my event, we typically have a significant international attendance. As that is not possible presently, that "...materially affects a party's ability to perform..." I'd further plea that given the social distancing standards established by CDC, coupled with the high percentage of "high risk" membership of the group, that further affects an ability to perform. That said, all this is immaterial, since we've not seen the IPMS contract, and we aren't lawyers - but hopefully someone has looked into this area. PS: I'd still REA

First, I want to make it very clear that I sympathize with the plight of IPMS, and in particular with the host group. Further, I am not in a position to offer an informed opinion about the IPMS 2020 convention without seeing the actual contract with the venue. However, I do have an oversight position with a couple of other international conventions. For one of them, our host hotel is also a Hilton-brand property (as is the San Marcos Embassy Suite), albeit in another town. Here is the key clause for my group's contract: FORCE MAJEURE: Should events beyond the control of the Hotel

I see (at least on my computer) that the IPMS home page is promoting the 2019 convention - any ideas when the 2020 convention will move into such a place of prominence? Regards, David Doyle

Thanks for the information. Since I'll be lugging in 8 tables worth of books (and racks) - some of which have never before been seen, I hope to get at least in before it gets TOO hot! Best, David www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

Hi guys, I would have sworn that at some point I saw published the days and time for vendor set up - and now I can't find it. Has anyone else done a better job of keeping up with this? Thanks! Sincerely, David Doyle www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

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Thanks for the info! See ya'll there. David

The IPMS website says that the vendor tables are 8 feet by 24 inches, whilst another vendor has told me that they are actually 30 inches wide. Can anyone confirm the actual dimensions? Any help appreciated. Sincerely, David Doyle