1. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS. In exchange for payment of the Sponsorship Fee, Company agrees to provide Sponsor with the following Sponsorship Benefits.

1. Exhibit Space. Sponsor will be provided one (1) six-foot table with two chairs, power strip, and WiFi access. Displays on tables may not exceed three feet in height. Floor displays may not exceed 10’ x 8’ x 1’. This only applies to Company’s that select booth space sponsor benefit.
2. Event Registrations. Registrations are limited to individuals employed by Sponsor at the time of the Event;
3. Sponsor Content Approval. Presentation of Sponsor-provided content at the Event. Any Sponsor-provided content to be presented at the Event, including mainstage presentations, roundtable topics, and Innovation Showcase materials, is subject to Company’s prior review and approval.

2. SPONSORSHIP FEE AND PAYMENT. Sponsor agrees to pay Company the Total Sponsorship Fee set forth on page 1. (“Sponsorship Fee”). The Sponsorship Fee is non-refundable. Payment is due in full within ten (10) business days of invoice receipt.

3. REQUIREMENTS.

1. Sponsor’s attendees must book lodging through Company’s room block at the host hotel, which Company will provide in advance of the Event.
2. Sponsor will deliver to Company any required materials, including but not limited to, logo, company description, presentation topic and presenters, no later than September 1, 2026.

4. TERM AND TERMINATION. This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date and expires upon conclusion of the Event or fulfillment of all obligations, whichever occurs later. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party: (i) commits a material breach and fails to cure within seven (7) days of written notice; or (ii) becomes subject to bankruptcy, liquidation, or dissolution. Upon termination by Company for Sponsor’s breach: (A) where such termination occurs prior to commencement of the Event, Sponsor shall pay all Sponsorship Fees and sums outstanding as of the date of termination within fourteen (14) days of Company's notice of termination; (B) Sponsor forfeits all payments made and remains liable for all fees due; (C) Company may reassign Sponsor’s exhibit space at its sole discretion; and (D) any of Sponsor's property at the Event shall be removed by Sponsor immediately, failing which such property shall be removed by Company at Sponsor's expense. Termination of this Agreement by either party for any reason shall be without prejudice to any rights or obligations that may have accrued as of the date of termination.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY. Sponsor shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by Company, use such information only to perform obligations under this Agreement, and protect it with at least reasonable care. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or lawfully obtained from third parties.

6. PUBLICITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. Publicity by Sponsor. Sponsor may identify itself as an Event sponsor during the term but shall not issue press releases or public statements about its sponsorship without Company’s prior written consent. Further, Sponsor agrees not to film, record, or photograph any aspect of the Event.
2. Publicity by Company. Company may publicize Sponsor’s participation and use Sponsor’s name, logos, and trademarks in Event marketing materials without prior consent. Sponsor shall provide all applicable guidelines regarding use of its name, logos, and trademarks within five (5) days of execution of this Agreement. Company shall have no obligation to comply with guidelines not received within that period.
3. No Endorsements. Company will not be expected to endorse or promote Sponsor or its products or services.
4. Non-Exclusive Sponsorship. Sponsorship is non-exclusive. Sponsor understands that Company may enter into corporate sponsorship or other similar arrangements with other companies, including competitors or potential competitors of Sponsor. Any use of the term "partner" or comparable term in any communication is solely for convenience and does not create a partnership or other relationship.
5. Attendance. Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to market the Event and attract attendees but makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding attendance levels.
6. Intellectual Property. Each party retains ownership of its intellectual property. Sponsor represents and warrants that it is legally entitled by ownership or license to use the items exhibited or materials provided in connection with this Agreement, and that the same shall not infringe the rights of any third party or otherwise be unlawful. Sponsor grants Company a fully paid-up right and license to use, copy, modify, publish, and distribute any materials based on Sponsor-provided intellectual property solely to perform Company’s obligations under this Agreement.

7. ATTENDEE INFORMATION. Sponsor shall be provided with access to the Event’s mobile application (“Conference App”), which will allow Sponsor to request and receive attendee contact information directly from individual attendees who voluntarily choose to share such information. Any attendee information shared via the Conference App shall be done at each party’s own discretion. Company has no responsibility to provide Sponsor with an attendee list or any attendee personal information of any kind. Sponsor shall use any attendee information obtained through the Conference App solely for purposes related to the Event and shall not sell, transfer, or otherwise disclose such information to third parties.

8. EXHIBIT SPACE TERMS. Sponsor and its personnel shall conduct themselves professionally and with proper decorum at all times. Unless prior written permission is received from Company, all Sponsor personnel must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older, dressed appropriately, and shall confine their activities to Sponsor's assigned exhibit space. Company may, in its sole discretion, remove Sponsor or any of its personnel from the premises for behavior it determines to be inappropriate. The exhibit space is assigned solely for the use of the named Sponsor; sharing of exhibit space, in whole or in part, with any third party is expressly prohibited. Exhibit space assignment is conditional on payment in full of all amounts due hereunder, and Company reserves the right to relocate or reconfigure exhibit areas at its sole discretion without liability to Sponsor. Sponsor is responsible for protecting its property and shall leave the exhibit space in good, clean condition at the conclusion of the Event; if Sponsor fails to do so, Company may restore the space and dispose of any remaining items in its sole discretion, and Sponsor shall be liable for all costs incurred. The following activities are expressly prohibited in exhibit spaces: food preparation, food brought from outside the Event venue, promotional contests, unauthorized photography or recording, and derogatory advertising of other sponsors or competitive businesses. Operation of exhibit spaces is subject to the applicable rules and regulations of the event venue, which shall be provided to Sponsor upon request.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and representations, whether oral or written. Amendments must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Sponsor shall maintain: (a) Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; (b) Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1,000,000; and (c) Workers’ Compensation as required by applicable law and Employer’s Liability of at least $500,000. Sponsor shall provide Company with a certificate of insurance evidencing the foregoing coverages at least ten (10) days prior to the Event. Company shall be named as an additional insured on Sponsor’s Commercial General Liability policy. Sponsor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any third-party claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Sponsor’s materials or content or Sponsor’s breach of this Agreement. COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO SPONSOR UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SPONSORSHIP FEE ACTUALLY PAID BY SPONSOR TO COMPANY. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR WHETHER IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Neither party shall be liable for delays or nonperformance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental action. The provisions of this Agreement relating to confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, attendee information, and payment obligations shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and each party hereby irrevocably submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing herein creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship, and neither party has authority to bind the other. Sponsor may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without Company’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in Company’s sole discretion. Company may assign this Agreement without consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns; nothing herein shall create or be deemed to create any third-party beneficiary rights. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver by either party of any breach or default shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be deemed valid and binding to the same extent as original signatures.