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Rate Terms

Net Square Feet (nsf)

Net square feet (nsf) is defined as the actual display area less aisle space and food service areas. Net square footage shall not be less than forty percent (40%) of the gross square footage of area are licensed.

Complimentary Exhibit Space

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center shall have the option to exclude complimentary space. For rental calculation, no more than 5% of the total net square footage will be deducted for complimentary exhibits or displays. Complimentary exhibits or displays are defined as non-revenue producing, whether provided to an exhibitor at no charge, as an exchange or utilized by show management for purposes other than producing revenue.

Services and Facilities Included in Rental

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center provides registration space in designated public areas on a complimentary basis. Registration equipment, telephones, electrical services and other utilities are not included.

One permanent show office shall be provided for each exhibit hall licensed.

Full lighting, heating and air-conditioning are provided during event hours. Fifty percent lighting will be maintained during move in/out periods, rehearsals, and similar pre and post event activities. The lessee will be assessed a utility charge for special lighting and comfort-level requirements during move-in and move-out.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center shall provide cleaning of the public areas, meeting rooms, and restrooms throughout the event. Cleaning shall not include individual booths or the vacuuming of aisle carpet. Lessee shall be responsible for removal of all bulk trash, crates, lumber, and packing materials prior to show opening, during, and following move-out. Any costs incurred by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for trash not removed by the Lessee shall be charged to the Lessee at the prevailing rate.

Convention Center Exclusive Services

  • Food and Beverage Services
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Telecommunication and Internet Services

Meeting Rooms

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, at its option, may grant the use of meeting rooms at no charge to the lessee under the following conditions:

Meeting rooms may be provided at no charge in such numbers as are proportionate to the actual amount of exhibit space used. Such rooms granted will include an initial set-up utilizing available inventory of tables, chairs and lecterns. Change-overs and revised room set-ups will be charged at the prevailing rate. Meeting rooms shall be used for purposes directly related to the event. Meeting rooms shall not be assigned or sublet to others. In the event the lessee resells meeting rooms to exhibitors for hospitality rooms, product demonstrations, sales meetings or similar purposes, lessee shall pay the Washington Convention Center the prevailing daily rental rate applicable for that space.

Meeting rooms used as a revenue-producing exhibition area shall be charged at the daily rate.

The Ballroom is not included in meeting space available at no charge. The Ballroom rates are specified in the Rate Schedule.

Registration and Lobby Areas

East and West Registration, L Street Bridge, Grand Lobby and public areas are reserved for uses such as registration, circulation, message centers, information, ticket sales, receptions, distribution of publications, etc. Use of such spaces is subject to approval of Walter E. Washington Convention Center management. Registration equipment, telephones, and electrical services are not included. Registration plans and space utilization must be approved in advance by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

 

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