Terms of Entry 

COVER Connect New York is a strictly trade only event. You may be required to show proof of your trade activities (e.g. photo ID, a business card, email signature) in advance of the show upon request and/or at the entrance.  

  • All attendees (including visitors, exhibitors and press) to COVER Connect New York must hold a valid badge and be registered for the current show.   

  • Registered visitors and exhibitors must not allow their name badges to be worn by anyone else.   

  • Visitors must have a business-related interest in rugs and/or associated industries.  

  • Anyone attending COVER Connect New York should carry some form of photo-ID (passport, photo-ID driving licence, national identity card) or other identification which reception staff and/or security may ask to see.   

  • Non-exhibiting companies and individuals attending COVER Connect New York are not permitted to solicit for business or to sell products or services to exhibitors or visitors at COVER Connect New York.  

  • Non-exhibiting manufacturers and suppliers will be refused entry.   

  • Non-exhibitors or non-show-partners deemed to be soliciting business or promoting their brands at the show will be asked to leave the event.   

  
These conditions are monitored by front of house staff, supported by the venue’s security team at the exhibition entrance, and there will be no exceptions.  

Press badges at the event are restricted to publishers, editors, journalists, photographers, broadcasters and web bloggers associated with the relevant industries. Members of the press may be required to produce accreditation in the form of a recognised press or media card, business card, a letter from the editor or an official web address linking to a press release or article in order to verify their position. Press applications from advertising personnel and media sales representatives will not be accepted. Email events@hali.com to apply for a press pass.  

Photography & Video  
Official photographers and videographers will be taking photographs and other images at the event. The Organisers shall be entitled to use such photographs, which may include photographs or video footage of visitors, for the purpose of marketing the event attended and other events in the future. If you would prefer this not to be the case, please email a clear photograph of yourself with proof of identity to events@hali.com. The subject of the email should be CCNY: DO NOT USE MY PHOTO  

Exclusion from the Event  
The Organisers reserve the right to exclude or remove anyone from the event and venue who do not comply with this policy or who they reasonably consider are likely to break these rules or who are prohibited from attending under any applicable laws or regulations.  

If you are asked to leave the event by the Organisers, this is at their discretion and by consenting to these terms you agree to leave as requested.    

Thank you for understanding and agreeing to these basic courtesies which will help to make sure that everyone has a pleasant and productive visit.  

April 2024