PES-ICC - Commercialism in Technical Presentations

IEEE Policies and Procedures

• Unduly commercial material should be avoided
• Commercial material requiring careful attention, for example, are "company profiles" and/or "industrial biographies"

IEEE/PES Technical Council

• Discourage commercial activities (sales of equipment or services) immediately prior to, during and through the completion of Technical Committee meetings.
• Special events where all are invited, such as field trips, factory tours, displays and demonstrations, or tutorials may be scheduled with prior approval of Administrative Subcommittee.

Insulated Conductors Committee

• No commercial displays, including signs, posters, etc. Should be displayed on the meeting premises for commercial advertising purposes.
• Large group-oriented product presentations or displays of commercial equipment are not allowed.
• Overt commercialism is not allowed in technical presentations.
• Company name and/or logo should be limited to first slide/page of technical presentation or handout.
• Subcommittee/Working Group Chairmen are responsible for enforcement of policy.

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