TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Management. The AABC Commissioning Group and its authorized representatives are hereinafter referred to as “Show Management.”

2. Exhibit. Exhibitors must comply with the move-in and move-out times specified by Show Management. If an exhibitor fails to remove an exhibit in the allowed time, Show Management shall be permitted (at exhibitor’s sole expense) to remove and place same in a warehouse subject to the exhibitor’s disposition, and/or to ship to exhibitor via common carrier with all charges to follow at no liability to Show Management. All exhibits must remain intact until the event is officially closed. Show Management reserves the right to restrict or close down any exhibit which, because of noise, method of operation, materials, or any other reason, in the opinion of Show Management, becomes objectionable, and also to prohibit or remove any exhibit which, in the opinion of Show Management may detract from the general character of the Event as a whole, or consists of products or services inconsistent with the purpose of the Event, without liability for any refunds or other exhibit expenses incurred or alleged, for any reason, loss or damage including but not limited to actual or consequential damages.

3. Payment of Space. All booth payments are due within 45 days of space reservation or by March 15, 2025, whichever comes first. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, wire transfer or corporate check. Space reservations will expire in 45 days if payment is not received and any space may be reassigned at the sole discretion of Show Management. Show Management reserves the right to accept or reject any signed application submitted and no application should be considered accepted by Show Management until it is executed by Show Management.

4. Exhibitor Cancellation. All requests for cancellation of booth space must be sent to Show Management in writing. Cancellations made in writing prior to February 1, 2025 will be refunded less 50% of the total charges. Cancellations received after February 1, 2025 are not eligible for a refund. If at any point the exhibitor cancels and has not paid the deposit amount owed at the time of cancellation, such deposit shall then become a cancellation fee.

5. Subletting of Space. No exhibitor may assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space assigned or permit any party to exhibit or distribute any materials of or occupy any of such space for the purpose of promoting any business other than that of the exhibitor to which the space is assigned, except as may be permitted in writing from Show Management. 

6. Booth Accessibility. Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, each exhibitor is responsible for making his exhibit accessible to the disabled, and shall indemnify Show Management and the convention facility against failure to do so. Exhibitors who have constructed, or are planning to construct, multi-level booths must comply with federal law and all state and local fire and safety codes.

7. Space Assignment. Booth selections will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. However, Show Management reserves the right to change location assignments at any time as it may, in its sole discretion, deem necessary.

8. Compliance with Laws. Exhibitors shall comply with all applicable laws, codes and rules and regulations of the federal, state and city governments and the convention facility, as well as all rules and regulations of AABC Commissioning Group, and these Terms and Conditions, as may be amended from time to time. The exhibitor shall use the leased area in a safe and careful manner, and shall not do, or permit others to do, anything in any leased area(s) or convention facility which would cause a difference in conditions from those previously approved by Show Management’s insurance carriers or the convention facility, which would in any way increase insurance premiums payable by Show Management or the convention facility.

9. Liability and Waiver Subrogation. Show Management, the convention facility and their employees and representatives shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to person or property that may be suffered by the exhibitor, or the exhibitor’s employees, from any cause whatsoever arising out of participation in the Event prior, during or subsequent to the period covered by this exhibit application, excluding that caused by or resulting from the negligence of Show Management or convention facility and their employees and representatives. Exhibitor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Show Management, its officers, directors, employees and agents against and from any and all losses, costs, damages, liability, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or by any reason of any accident, bodily injury, property damage or other claims or occurrences to any person, including Exhibitor, its employees and agents, or any business invitees of or related to Exhibitor’s occupancy or use of the booth space and any other leased area(s) of the convention center. The terms of this provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. Exhibitors shall obtain, at its own expense, adequate insurance against any such injury, loss or damage. The exhibitor waives the right of subrogation by its insurance carrier(s) to recover losses sustained under exhibitor’s insurance applications for real and personal property. If requested, the exhibitor, as a condition to participation in the Event, shall obtain from its insurer(s) a waiver of subrogation consistent with this provision.

10. Interruption or Prevention of Event. If the Event is interrupted or prevented to be held in any format, for any reason beyond the control of Show Management, then this Exhibit Space Application shall terminate and the exhibitor hereby waives any claim against Show Management for damages of any kind or nature by reason of such termination except that any unearned portion of the space rental due hereunder shall abate.

11. Security and Insurance. Exhibitors are solely responsible for the safety of their property, and Show Management shall not be responsible for the safety of the property from theft, damage by fire, accident or any other cause. Exhibitor shall carry liability insurance in such amounts sufficient to cover all obligations under this Agreement. All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain in his care, custody and control in transit to or from or within the confines of the exhibit hall.

12. Displays—General. Commercial radio and TV reception are not valid exhibit devices and at no time shall either be permitted in exhibitors’ booths. Closed-circuit TV, tape recorders, sound-pictures (motion or still), or other audiovisual devices with audible sound are also specifically excluded except where such devices are housed in enclosed areas, or so constructed that the sound will not be heard outside of the exhibitor’s booth and will not interfere with exhibitors in adjoining booths. What is shown or heard must be directly related to the products, machines or services of the exhibitor. Models and exhibitor personnel shall be attired tastefully as determined by Show Management.

13. Photos and Videos. Exhibitor may take photos or videos of its displays; however, Exhibitor is not permitted to directly take pictures of any other display or instruct others to take such pictures without written permission of AABC Commissioning Group and the exhibitor whose display is being photographed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, exhibitor authorizes AABC Commissioning Group to photograph and/or record all or any part of the Event (including, without limitation, exhibitor’s exhibit space and personnel), and exhibitor hereby grants AABC Commissioning Group the worldwide, perpetual, royalty free right and license to reproduce, distribute, transmit, publicly perform and publicly display all such photographs and recordings (and any derivative works thereof) in any medium (now existing or hereafter developed).

14. Solicitation or Demonstration by Exhibitors. Exhibit activities must be conducted so as not to interfere with the approved activities of any other exhibitor; specifically prohibited are excessive noise and activities that block the entrance and exit from neighboring booths. Exhibitors are not permitted to use strolling entertainment. All costumed characters must confine their activities to the exhibitor’s booth. Handouts can be used for promotional purposes provided they are in good taste as determined by Show Management. All handouts must be distributed from the exhibitor’s booth and not from other areas of the exhibit hall or in the lobbies, banquet rooms or other public places in Official Hotels unless written permission has been granted by Show Management. Any cost incurred by Show Management to remove stickers or other materials will be charged back to the exhibitor that used them. Unofficial identification badges are prohibited. No exhibitor shall give away to anyone attending the exposition, boxes, containers, bags or any other envelope or container which can be used to collect samples of merchandise. The taking of photographs, videos or tape recordings by anyone in the exhibit hall is prohibited except in the case of official photographers, the press or with the written consent of the exhibitor in whose booth the photos or recordings are being made.

15. Lotteries, Games of Chance or Attendance Prizes. Promotional plans designed to generate booth traffic cannot require visitors to be present at a specified location or time. No illegal promotions shall be permitted.

16. Outside Exhibits/Hospitality Suites. Exhibitor is prohibited, without express written approval from Show Management, from displaying products/services and/or other advertising material in areas outside its booth space such as, but not limited to, trade show aisle space, parking lots, hotel lobbies, lounges, corridors, sleeping rooms, etc., as well as unauthorized facility tours. Exhibitor also agrees not to operate hospitality suites or host any hospitality functions during official Event hours or when any AABC Commissioning Group sponsored activities are being held. All requests for a hospitality suite or public function space must be made through AABC Commissioning Group. 

Exhibitor shall remain liable for the payments made to the hotel.

17. Damage to Property of Others. Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for the cost of any damage to the convention center, official hotels, property of others, and any other claims and cost arising out of exhibitor’s use of the leased area(s), regardless of how or by whom such damage was caused.

18. Fire Protection. No combustible decoration, such as but not limited to crepe paper, tissue paper, cardboard or corrugated paper, shall be used at any time. All packing containers, excelsior or wrapping paper are to be removed from the exhibit floor and must not be stored under tables or behind displays. All decorations and booths must be of flame-proofed materials. Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for all fire damages and costs.

19. Shipping Instructions. An official show contractor will be appointed to assure orderly and expeditious handling of exhibit materials in and out of the exhibit hall. The cost of this service will be paid by the exhibitor. 

20. Penalties. Failure to comply with all conditions of this application or any other rule or regulation governing the conduct of the Event, or any amendments thereto shall be cause for Show Management to close the exhibit of the offending exhibitor at Show Management’s discretion after notice of failure to comply is given to the exhibitor and compliance is not effected forthwith. Offenders may also be prohibited from exhibiting at one or more subsequent shows. No refunds or credits will be issued in the event that Show Management has to close the exhibit of the offending exhibitor.

21. Other Regulations. Any and all matters not specifically covered by the preceding rules and regulations shall be subject solely to the decision of Show Management. SHOW MANAGEMENT SHALL HAVE FULL POWER TO INTERPRET, AMEND, AND ENFORCE THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS, PROVIDED EXHIBITORS RECEIVE NOTICE OF ANY AMENDMENTS WHEN MADE. EACH EXHIBITOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE FOREGOING RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BY ANY AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS THERETO IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PRECEDING SENTENCE. EXHIBITORS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WHO FAIL TO OBSERVE THESE CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION OR WHO, IN THE OPINION OF SHOW MANAGEMENT, CONDUCT THEMSELVES UNETHICALLY MAY IMMEDIATELY BE DISMISSED FROM THE EXHIBIT AREA WITHOUT REFUND OR OTHER APPEAL.

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CxEnergy 2021 Schedule
CxEnergy 2021 Program CxEnergy 2021 Abstract Submission All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2021 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Tuesday, April 20
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Wednesday, April 21
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 22
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Friday, April 23
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Workshop & Exam

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$650 (includes application fee, workshop & exam)
Note: Individuals who are interested in CxA certification must submit a completed CxA Application in advance of the test date to get approved to take the CxA exam.
 

CxA certification is open to independent industry professionals who meet all education and experience prerequisites and implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings.

The CxA exam is a four-hour, closed-book exam consisting of 130 multiple-choice questions. The exam tests candidates on elements of the commissioning process, as well as general understanding of building systems and how commissioning fits in with the construction process. ACG recommends that all candidates thoroughly study the ACG Commissioning Guideline to prepare for the exam. Other reference materials are also available. Individuals who are attending CxEnergy may also want to register to attend the Workshop as final preparation for the exam.

Download the CxA Candidate Handbook for comprehensive information regarding the CxA certification program, including how to apply for certification and prepare to take the new examination.

Download CxA Application Form
View ACG Commissioning Guideline
Register

Energy Management Professional (EMP) Seminar & Exam

Monday, April 24 – Tuesday, April 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$1,150 (includes application fee, seminar & exam)
Note: all required documentation must be submitted with the application in order to qualify for certification.
 

The Energy Management Process Seminar is designed to help candidates understand the energy management process and how it can be applied and serves as the final preparation for the Energy Management Professional (EMP) exam.

This program is based on the process described in the Energy Management Guideline. The detailed, phased process uses a data-driven approach and is designed to achieve maximum energy efficiency while ensuring optimal building performance. The Energy Management Professional (EMP) designation raises the bar for energy-related certifications. The EMP is a “master’s degree” for individuals who provide independent energy services and have not only a deep understanding of energy concepts, but also an intimate, hands-on understanding of how building systems operate.

Download EMP Application Form
View Energy Management Guideline
Register

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On-line registration available Nov. 3, 2014, please check back or email us and we’ll contact you. [email protected]

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2018 Technical Presentations Final 2019 Event Program All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2018 are approved by AIA under LU/HSW category.
Monday, April 23
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Tuesday, April 24
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. AABC Test & Balance Seminar
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Gap Session for Recertification
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Wednesday, April 25
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 26
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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Contact Us

Questions about CxEnergy 2024? Please contact a staff member below if you have any questions.

Anna Kosova, Event Director, Sales & Marketing, [email protected]

Cynthia Graddy, Event Manager, Marketing & Logistics, [email protected]

William Thomas, Meeting Registration & Logistics, [email protected]

Valerie Shuford, Membership & Certification Specialist, [email protected]

ACG Accounting: [email protected]

Or you may contact ACG Headquarters at [email protected] or call 202-737-7775

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COVID-19 Update

 

Dear CxEnergy attendees, ACG, EMA & AABC members:

After taking into account the current COVID-19 situation, continued hotel restrictions due to the virus, current registration numbers and, most importantly, feedback from our members and other potential attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors on their willingness to attend in-person, the ACG Board of Directors has made the decision to hold CxEnergy 2021 as a fully virtual event.

The Board did not make this decision lightly, holding biweekly discussions since November on the status of the conference. In the end, they concluded that because of the continuing uncertainty, pivoting now to a virtual event was the best decision. This will allow the event to take place during the month of April, while bringing the largest number of educational sessions to the greatest number of people.

Registration, including free access for members of ACG, EMA and ACG, will open soon. To see the complete virtual program, click here. Highlights of this year’s format include:

  • Two live virtual presentations each week during the month of April (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
  • A short virtual business session for ACG and EMA association updates.
  • 8 additional prerecorded technical sessions available to members and registered attendees, for a total of 16 hours of educational offerings.
  • A separate, dedicated “Technology Day,” designed to allow you to attend short, rapid-fire sessions with CxEnergy exhibitors over a period of a few hours, to keep up with their latest offerings in support of your commissioning, energy management, and testing businesses, as well as the opportunity to win a number of sponsored prizes.   

More information will be forthcoming soon. Please email [email protected] with any questions. We hope that you are all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to seeing you virtually again this year and then in person again, finally, in Orlando in 2022!

Sincerely,

ACG Headquarters Staff

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CxEnergy 2021 Schedule
CxEnergy 2021 Program CxEnergy 2021 Abstract Submission All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2021 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Tuesday, April 20
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Wednesday, April 21
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 22
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Friday, April 23
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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CxEnergy 2024 Schedule
CxEnergy 2024 Program Register All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2024 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Monday, April 29
8:00 am – 5:00 pm CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm EMP Seminar (Day 1)
Tuesday, April 30
8:00 am – 5:00 pm CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
8:30 am – 4:30 pm TAB & Cx Seminar
8:00 am – 1:00 pm EMA Golf Tournament
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 1
8:00 am – 5:30 pm Technical Sessions and Expo Hall
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Grand Reception
Thursday, May 2
8:00 am – 11:30 am Technical Sessions
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