Cic Industry Glossary

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6-by-6 Rule

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Audiovisual guidelines by which a presentation slide should contain no more than 6 words per line of text and no more than 6 lines of text.

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Abstract

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1.) written summaries of speeches or papers, generally between 200-500 words 2.) A brief statement of content

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Abstract board

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Freestanding or rolling boards, typically 4'x8' used for attaching copies of research papers for authors to discuss with participants.

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Acceleration Clause

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A provision sometimes used in contracts to accelerate deposit payment schedule or to demand full prepayment of master account in the event of a default or lack of credit by the purchasing organisation

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Acceptance

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A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal is made, it is accepted if the offered signs the offer as submitted

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Acceptance

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A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal is made, it is accepted if the offered signs the offer as submitted

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Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)

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An initiative of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry managed by the CIC. APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices for the industry.

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Accepted Practices Exchange/ ASTM International Environmentally Sustainable Standards

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A compilation of 9 separate standards related to improving the environmental and social impact of events

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Accrual Accounting

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1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are committed.

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Action Station

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Chefs prepare foods to order and serve them fresh to guests. Also called Performance Stations, Carving Starions, or Exhibition COoking

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Ad Valorem Tax

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Tax applied to an item according to the value of an item

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Actual Weight

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Determined by 1) weighing a vehicle empty, 2) loading a shipment and returning the vehicle to the scale to obtain the new weight, and 3) subtracting the empty from the loaded weight

GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT

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Air Consignment Note

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A bill of lading that covered domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specific destination.

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Air Consignment Note

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A bill of lading that covered domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specific destination.

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Airfreight Forwarder

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An airfreight company that transports freight via scheduled airlines. Forwarders do not operate their own planes.

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American Plan

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A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals.

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American Service

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Food is played in the kitchen and places before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right. Used at banquets.

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American Service

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Food is played in the kitchen and places before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right. Used at banquets.

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Andragogy

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The art and science of helping adults learn as opposed to pedagogy, which is the science of helping children learn.

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American Service

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Food is played in the kitchen and places before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right. Used at banquets.

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Andragogy

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The art and science of helping adults learn as opposed to pedagogy, which is the science of helping children learn.

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Application Service Provider ASP

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A company that provides software to customers through the Internet using centralized servers owned and managed by the provider.

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American Service

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Food is played in the kitchen and places before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right. Used at banquets.

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Andragogy

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The art and science of helping adults learn as opposed to pedagogy, which is the science of helping children learn.

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Application Service Provider ASP

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A company that provides software to customers through the Internet using centralized servers owned and managed by the provider.

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Apron

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Part of a stage in front of the main curtain.

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American Service

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Food is played in the kitchen and places before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left, beverages from the right. Used at banquets.

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Andragogy

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The art and science of helping adults learn as opposed to pedagogy, which is the science of helping children learn.

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Application Service Provider ASP

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A company that provides software to customers through the Internet using centralized servers owned and managed by the provider.

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Apron

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Part of a stage in front of the main curtain.

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Arrival/Departure Pattern

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A description of arrival and departure activities of an event's attendees. This information should be included in the specifications guide for an event.

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Asymmetric Bandwidth

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A term describing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) technology where the download and upload bandwidth are not equal.

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Asymmetric Bandwidth

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A term describing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) technology where the download and upload bandwidth are not equal.

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Asynchronous Learning

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A student-centred teaching method that uses on-line learning resources to facilitate information sharing outside of time and place among a network of people. (video on demand, bulletin boards, etc.)

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Asymmetric Bandwidth

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A term describing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) technology where the download and upload bandwidth are not equal.

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Asynchronous Learning

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A student-centred teaching method that uses on-line learning resources to facilitate information sharing outside of time and place among a network of people. (video on demand, bulletin boards, etc.)

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ATA Carnet (Temporary Admission)

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An international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year. It eliminates or reduces VAT

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Backbone

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A permanently installed series of copper wire or fiber optic cabling that provides the main infrastructure for transmitting voice, data, and video signals within a facility.

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Backbone

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A permanently installed series of copper wire or fiber optic cabling that provides the main infrastructure for transmitting voice, data, and video signals within a facility.

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BarCamp

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These participant-led conferences where everyone who attends contributes a demonstration or session, or otherwise volunteers in a way to contribute to the event.

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Beaded screen

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Type of screen with highly reflective surface used for front projection.

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Beamer

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LCD Projector

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Beamer

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LCD Projector

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Bill of Lading (B/L)

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A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specific points for a specific charge.

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Beamer

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LCD Projector

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Bill of Lading (B/L)

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A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specific points for a specific charge.

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Blind Commission

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A commission that is paid by a hotel to a third party for services; it comes out of the hotel sleeping room rate, but is not disclosed to the guests or the event organizer.

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Beamer

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LCD Projector

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Bill of Lading (B/L)

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A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specific points for a specific charge.

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Blind Commission

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A commission that is paid by a hotel to a third party for services; it comes out of the hotel sleeping room rate, but is not disclosed to the guests or the event organizer.

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Blue Laws

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Laws that regulate the types of businesses that must be closed, or the types of products that may not be sold, on Sundays. (Sunday laws)

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Beamer

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LCD Projector

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Bill of Lading (B/L)

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A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specific points for a specific charge.

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Blind Commission

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A commission that is paid by a hotel to a third party for services; it comes out of the hotel sleeping room rate, but is not disclosed to the guests or the event organizer.

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Blue Laws

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Laws that regulate the types of businesses that must be closed, or the types of products that may not be sold, on Sundays. (Sunday laws)

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Blueline

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Final review copy for client's approval before printing. Referred to as a proof