Priority Point System & Booth Space Selection Process

What is the Priority Point System?

The Priority Point System is the exhibitor participation and loyalty booth selection process used by TCT^® since 2007. This year this process was updated to allow returning exhibitors to submit their booth application and select a booth location at the same time, and prior to General Booth Sales, giving returning exhibitors with the most points priority to select their booth location first.

How Do I Receive Priority Points?

Priority Points are calculated through the following categories:

Participation in Previous TCT^® Conferences (History Points):

Ten (10) points will be awarded for every year a company has exhibited at the following TCT^® meetings: (years for which a company canceled will not count towards the history of participation.)

TCT^® 2019
TCT^® Connect (Engagement Hub)
TCT^® 2021 (Virtual Exhibit or Industry Hub)
TCT^® 2022
TCT^® 2023

Special circumstances will be handled as follows:

Mergers and acquisitions: If two companies have merged, the company with the higher number of points will have its points applied to this year’s process and beyond.
Spin-offs: The parent company and the spin-off company will each receive points for prior participation in TCT^®.
Co-ventures: Points will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for companies sharing a booth space one year and exhibiting separately in subsequent years.

*NEW THIS YEAR: Previous Year Booth Size:

Exhibitors will receive points based on the size of their booth at the previous year's TCT^® (For TCT^® 2024, these points will be calculated based on the TCT^® 2023 booth size). Please note, this does NOT include conference suites.

In-line Booth (100-300 square feet): 10 points

Island Booth: Up to 30 points
400 to 1,600 square feet: 20 points
More than 1,600 square feet: 30 points

Engagement Hub: 50 points

Exhibiting at Another CRF-Sponsored Meeting in 2023:

Exhibitors will receive 20 points for exhibiting at any of the below 2023 CRF-sponsored meetings*:

THT 2023
Fellows 2023
TVT 2023

*Please note: Points are not cumulative. 20 points will be added regardless of the number of conferences exhibited at.

Please note, companies who cancel their participation will receive a 20-point deduction per canceled meeting for the 2023 priority point system.

Criteria NOT Considered for Priority Points

Examples of criteria that will not apply towards point accumulation include but are not limited to:

Grant support of a meeting
Sponsorship or support of a TCT^® satellite program, training program, conference suite or promotional activity
Relationships with TCT^® faculty members or CRF physicians and/or leadership

Point Deductions

Holding a social activity that conflicts with TCT^® scientific sessions and/or satellite programs: Twenty (20) points for every hour the company is in noncompliance.
Breaking TCT^® booth construction policy and/or freight-in-the-aisle policy: Ten (10) points for every foot exceeding the see-through policy, and ten (10) points for every hour freight remains in the aisle
Unethical conduct in the Exhibit Hall such as taking pictures or entering another company’s booth without permission: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT^® meeting management
Distributing product information outside of a company's own booth: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT^® meeting management
Early Move-Out: Twenty (20) points
Violation of any terms and conditions outlined in this digital prospectus: Point deduction at the discretion of TCT^® meeting management

Point Tally

In early 2024, points will be tallied, and companies will receive an e-mail from CRF outlining their current priority points total. Exhibitors must reply to this email confirming or disputing points within 48 hours.

Tie Breaker

If the total number of priority points for two or more companies is equal, a tie breaker will be needed to determine the order of booth selection.

Once priority points are tallied, companies will receive an e-mail from CRF outlining their current priority point total. Exhibitors must reply to this email within 48 hours confirming or disputing points.

Companies with point ties will be given access to submit the booth application and select booth space in the order in which they reply to this email.