Outboarding is defined by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) as the creation of a concurrent event related to an existing exhibition or conference. This event is not sanctioned by the organizer but seeks to benefit from the audience the organizer attracts.
As a premier event serving the workers’ compensation industry, National Comp—organized by The Institutes, a non-profit organization—invests significant financial and operational resources into delivering a high-quality conference and expo. Our sponsors and exhibitors play a major role in this success. They showcase their latest products and services, engage with existing clients, and generate new business opportunities.
National Comp, in alignment with IAEE, considers outboarding to be unethical business conduct.
Outboarding during show hours undermines the value and integrity of National Comp. It:
While National Comp supports networking and business development, these activities must align with official event guidelines. Companies that try to leverage National Comp’s audience without exhibiting or sponsoring are unfairly benefitting from the investments of legitimate event partners.
We are committed to working with industry partners to support their strategic goals within the workers’ compensation sector. A variety of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available to ensure companies can participate in an official and ethical capacity.
National Comp reserves the right to protect the integrity of the event and may impose penalties on companies or individuals found violating this policy.
Thank you for supporting National Comp and helping to uphold the integrity of our industry’s premier event.
