Covid-19 Safety Protocol

Your Safety is Our Priority

The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, and staff will always be our highest priority and will guide each decision we make in the planning and execution of PCB West.

Face-to-face events have been greatly affected by COVID-19, and as we continue to adapt, we want to reassure you that we will focus on:

• Working in partnership with the State of California, the City of Santa Clara, CA, and the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA.

• Closely monitoring government mandates, Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and public health protocols.

• Selecting suppliers that can meet our health and safety regulations

At this time the State of California strongly recommends masks for indoor events for ALL attendees. 

What You Can Expect

• Registration Check-In – Attendees will have the ability to scan their own phone for check in and print and retrieve their own badge, thus minimizing contact at check in. Registration counters and equipment will have dedicated cleaning staff and will be cleaned with disinfectant wipes continuously during the event.

• Expo Floor Plan – While booths are not required at this time to be spaced 6ft apart, we may have 8ft drape in between each booth space vs. the normal 3ft to create a more prominent barrier.  

• Conference Classrooms – All classrooms will follow the requirements of the facility and be spaced apart accordingly to create a safe space for learning. In addition, classrooms will be sanitized in between every session.

• Food & Beverage – All food and beverage items available will be pre-packaged and individually wrapped. There will be no buffets or open food stations. In addition, all utensils and cups will be disposable, biodegradable products.

• Pre-event Communications – Updates to PCB West’s health and safety measures will be communicated through our website, emails, and social media channels.

• Event Signage – Clear and concise health and safety signage will be displayed throughout the event.

• Facility Deep Clean – The facility will be required to deep cleaning prior to PCB West. In addition, during the event, additional cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms, high-traffic areas will be scheduled every day.

• Exhibitor Booths – As we progress towards the live event, there may be some restrictions within your booth space such as number of booth representatives, number of handouts to reduce contact, use of digital materials only, etc. We will keep you informed as we learn more specifics from the facility.

• Sanitizing Stations – Hand sanitizing station will be located throughout the facility. In addition, individual bottles of sanitizer will be available for all at registration check-in. We strongly recommend you keep this on your person.

• Waste Collection – More frequent collection and disposal of waste during the event.

• Effective cleanliness – Using only cleaning products and protocols that meet EPA guidelines and are approved for use and effective against viruses, bacteria, airborne and blood borne pathogens.

• Face Masks – At this time the State of California strongly recommends masks for indoor events for ALL attendees. This policy could change, and we will follow the facility’s guidance and mandates at the time of the event.

• Proof of vaccination or negative test results are not required at this time for an event of our size.

It is important that we all respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions.

Stay safe and we hope to see you at the show!