Allocations

This document is intended as an internal reference that describes how allocations are calculated. It would need to be paraphrased to communicate with Members. Allocations are meant to be used for self-registration and invitations. We have several types of badges that are subject to allocations. They are described here.

Networking Pass

Networking Pass allocation is intended to be used for the pre-paid networking pass. This is a little confusing because they can also be purchased one at a time. This allocation represents JUST the passes (5) that were included with the ACCESS PACKAGE purchase in Personify. (Although they can also be sold one-at time since they are a product in Personify.) Attendees who use a networking pass invitation will receive a specific Networking Pass badge that is intended to allow access to the special areas.

Exhibitor Badge

This allocation is for booth staff and demonstrators (what we refer to as ‘Red’ Badge). It will always be a free badge even past deadline. Allocation is determined by booth size:

  • 14 badges per 100 sq. ft.
  • 8 badges for small booths
  • 4 badge for a share (deducted from parent)
  • + any extra badges from either the extra badges field associated with the booth OR an order line in any Personify order that has the ‘Extra Badges’ product.

Buyer Badge

This allocation is for Retail, Affiliate Retail, Distributors, and Manufacturer Reps. It is intended for employees of those companies (but not their guests). These badges are free until the deadline. Allocation is determined by employee count from Personify. It will be 1 per employee minus NVP allocation. Additional allocations can be created by adding a ‘Extra Badge’ line item to an Personify order. Maximum for any company is 999.

NVP Badge

This is the NVP Program badge with access to NVP locations and events. For Retail, Affiliate Retail, Distributors, and Manufacturer Reps. These badges are free until the deadline. Allocations are tiered like this:

  • Employee Count 1-25: 2 NVP Badges
  • Employee Count 25-50: 4 NVP Badges
  • Employee Count 50 and above : 6 NVP Badges

Allocations for Exhibitors

* Virtual only exhibitors will receive allocations of free (until deadline) online Only badges (clear). (Quantity subject to change):

  • Premium: 10
  • Enhanced: 5

Exhibitors will receive a quantity of (Free until badge deadline) invitations. The badge type of these is not determined until the recipient fills out survey. Quantity is the same as Exhibitor Badge allocation. Exhibitors will receive a quantity of (Free until badge deadline) Online-Only invitations. Quantity is TBD.

Retail, Affiliate Retail, Distributor, Manufacturer Reps

Retail, Affiliate Retail, Distributor, Manufacturer Reps will receive a quantity of (Free until badge deadline) invitations. The badge type of these is not determined until the recipient fills out survey. Quantity is the same as Retail Badge allocation.

They will also receive a quantity of (Free until badge deadline) Online-Only invitations. Quantity is TBD.

Over allocation

NAMM Staff can increase Free allocation by adding ‘Extra Badge’ to an order.

Because we will have open registration with fees, we should not need to do anything to handle situations where companies want to invite more people than their Free allocations. The registrant will pay for these. Presently we have no mechanism for company prepaying in bulk although we could evaluate when the ‘Extra Badge’ product could be used for this purpose.