Specifications include, but are not limited to: Proposed Meeting Space: • Ballroom for plenary and concurrent sessions (minimum of 5.000 sq ft) – set classroom and theater. • Two (2) concurrent session rooms (capacity to hold 175 to 200, classroom and theater). • A pre-function area (minimum of 6,000 sq ft) – twenty (20) digital monitors for our poster session receptions and rounds for meals. • An office for NIIMBL staff. • Two (2) storage rooms for technical equipment storage. • VIP Reception – NIIMBL Institute Director hosts 80 to 100 members (rooftop area / terrace area / specially decorated room).; Food and Beverage: NIIMBL provides most meals and breaks for our attendees. Networking at meals and receptions is crucial to our members. Our minimum F&B is $200,000.00. We can provide past F&B statistics upon request. Additionally, dietary-needs options at breaks and meals are required.; Audiovisual: NIIMBL will bid-out the onsite audiovisual company but we appreciate being able to use offsite audiovisual providers without penalty. In your proposal, please include any costs associated with using offsite audiovisual (power drops, electricians, etc.).
