BE A HE 64TH ANNUAL MEETING. October 23 28, 2017 Washington, DC. Washington Marriott Wardman Park & Omni Shoreham Hotel

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1 2017 Inv BE A HE RO itation to Sponsor 64TH ANNUAL MEETING October 23 28, 2017 Washington, DC Washington Marriott Wardman Park & Omni Shoreham Hotel Exhibit Dates: October 25 27, 2017

2 Dear Friends and Supporters, The 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry takes place October 23 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. Our Annual Meeting offers an opportunity for child and adolescent psychiatrists and other allied professionals to gather together to learn, share, debate, and discuss the latest developments, newest techniques, and best practices for excellent patient care in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Based in the United States, AACAP is a global professional medical association totaling over 9,300 members spanning over 60 countries. Our members collaborate to understand the causes of mental illnesses, how to treat them more effectively, and how to improve the quality of life for all children, adolescents, and families. We are excited to be in AACAP s backyard, Washington, DC, for this year s Annual Meeting. We are planning on welcoming over 4,000 attendees, making it the single largest meeting focused on child and adolescent mental health in the world. Over 20% of meeting attendees travel from outside the US for this event. I am very pleased to share the 64th Annual Meeting Invitation to Sponsor. Please review the opportunities that we hope will maximize the effectiveness of your company s brand and marketing budget. Our business team is also ready to work with you to customize a sponsorship package that will exceed your brand, revenue, and philanthropic goals and position your company to best engage your stakeholders and customers. I look forward to welcoming you to Washington, DC! Sincerely, Heidi B. Fordi, CAE Executive Director AACAP For more information, contact AACAP s Development Department by phone at ext. 140 or by at development@aacap.org 2 To Learn learn more, More, development@aacap.org

3 AACAP is a membership-driven, children-centered medical association. Who We Are AACAP has a 64-year history of improving the lives of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. Why Children Need You 13% 13% of youth age 8 15 have a mental illness severe enough to cause significant impairment in day-to-day living. Our Focus AACAP is: Research Driven Treatment Focused 79% 50% 79% of children 6 17 with mental illnesses do not receive treatment. Nearly 50% of students age 14 and older with mental illness drop out of high school (the highest rate of any disability group). Child and Adolescent Centered Our Mission The Mission of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. 4, % More than 4,600 youth die by suicide annually, yet experts believe nearly 80% are preventable. Studies indicate on average the delay between first onset of symptoms and treatment is 8 to 10 years. 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness are diagnosed by age 14. How You Benefit Brand positioning Access to more than 4,000 child psychiatrists and key decision makers at more than 120 academic institutions and 100 hospital-based child psychiatry programs Access to child and adolescent psychiatrists from diverse practice settings Onsite and online recognition of your organization on AACAP s website Complimentary registration(s) and invitation(s) to President s Reception Access to AACAP leaders As a sponsor you will: Contact Maximize your brand and visibility by making the 64th Annual Meeting part of your corporate marketing strategy. Connect The AACAP s 64th Annual Meeting is your opportunity to connect face-toface with an engaged, informed, and motivated audience. Communicate We will promote your sponsorship before, during, and after the meeting using a multi-channel platform that includes online, print, mobile, and digital messaging. To Learn learn More, more, development@aacap.org 3

4 Sponsorship Levels Mega Super HERO Level: $100,000 Six complimentary Annual Meeting general registrations Five invitations to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Six invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Premium recognition as a supporter of AACAP s Wifi network at both hotels Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary Three full-page ads in an issue of One full-page ad in the Exhibits Guide, distributed to all meeting attendees Super HERO Level: $75,000 Five complimentary Annual Meeting general registrations Four invitations to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Four invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at five Charging Stations within our Lounge Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary Two full-page ads in an issue of One full-page ad in the Exhibits Guide, distributed to all Annual Meeting attendees Action HERO Level: $50,000 Three complimentary Annual Meeting general registrations Three invitations to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Four invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at three Charging Stations within our Lounge Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary One full-page ad in an issue of One half-page ad in the Exhibits Guide, distributed to all Annual Meeting attendees 4 To learn more, development@aacap.org

5 Sponsorship Levels HERO Level: $25,000 Three complimentary Annual Meeting general registrations Two invitations to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Three invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary One half-page ad in an issue of One half-page ad in the Exhibits Guide, distributed to all Annual Meeting attendees Sidekick HERO Level: $10,000 Two complimentary Annual Meeting general registrations One invitation to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Three invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary One half-page ad in an issue of Wingman HERO Level: $5,000 One complimentary Annual Meeting general registration One invitation to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting Two invitations to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary One quarter-page ad in an issue of than 9,200 and available online Everyday HERO Level: $2,500 One complimentary Annual Meeting general registration One invitation to the Sponsorship Roundtable held at the Annual Meeting One invitation to the President s Reception with AACAP leaders and prominent donors Prominent recognition at Annual Meeting Registration, the Welcome Reception, and the Karl Menninger, MD Plenary To learn more, development@aacap.org 5

6 Additional Benefits All Sponsors are entitled to the following additional benefits: Recognition in select AACAP publications including: ompany name listed on a welcome flyer placed C in attendee registration bags A nnual Meeting Registration Magazine used to widely promote the Annual Meeting. ompany name listed on AACAP App C available to all registered attendees A nnual Meeting Program Book distributed to all Annual Meeting attendees. ecognition as a sponsor on the AACAP website R and on an eight-foot sign in the Exhibit Hall A nnual Meeting Exhibits Guide distributed to all Annual Meeting attendees. One free job posting on AACAPs JobSource H onors Book distributed to key AACAP stakeholders. A ACAP Annual Report distributed to key AACAP stakeholders. Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Charging Station Lounge ponsor the AACAP Charging Station Lounge S and be a hero to attendees looking to relax while charging their device(s). Sponsor Rate: $2,000 per station (12 stations available) Hand Sanitizer Stations ponsor a hand sanitizer station(s) on the show floor S and at Registration. AACAP s Annual Meeting is all about networking so attendees will appreciate access to these stations placed in high traffic areas. Sponsor Rate: $1,000 per station (12 stations available) 6 To learn Learnmore, More, development@aacap.org development@aacap.org

7 Be a HERO for Children s Mental Health! Invest Today! For general information, to design a sponsorship to your specific needs, or to learn more about pricing options on Sponsorship/Exhibit combination packages, contact AACAP s Development Department via at development@aacap.org or by phone at ext. 140.

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