Ancillary event applications will be reviewed weekly and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow 7-10 business days for receipt of confirmation and reply. Submitting an application does not guarantee space. Upon approval, MDS will provide a listing of hotel/venue contacts and the group will work directly with the assigned property to plan the event.
Please do not contact the hotel/venue before you receive event approval. Groups must abide by this policy as written. Any groups found contracting directly with the Convention Center or hotels without prior approval by MDS or are in violation of other event policies may lose their event space or jeopardize the ability to hold future functions in conjunction with the MDS International Congress. Groups waive any rights to claims of damages arising out of the enforcement of these guidelines.
MDS reserves the right to change meeting space assignments to benefit the International Congress. Changes will be communicated in writing and comparable space will be assigned.
Liability
All matters not covered in the Ancillary Events Policy are subject to the discretion of MDS. These policies may be amended at any time by MDS and all amendments shall be equally binding on all parties. In the event of any amendment or addition to these guidelines, written notice will be given by MDS to such parties. For all activities, the group will take full responsibility for the event or meeting and hold harmless MDS, its officers, agents, contractors and employees from any and all liability and costs associated with the activity. By completing the online request form, MDS is released from any and all liability.