Sponsorship Prospectus Supporting Health System Transformation April 14 to 16, Edmonton
We are pleased to invite you to partner with CADTH for our 15th annual Symposium and the celebration of our 30th anniversary at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on April 14 to 16, 2019. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2
ABOUT CADTH CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for providing Canada s health care decision-makers with objective evidence to help make informed decisions about the optimal use of drugs and medical devices in our health care system. ABOUT THE CADTH SYMPOSIUM Since 2005, CADTH has hosted an annual Symposium to bring together producers and users of evidence-based information on drugs and health technologies for productive discussions and information sharing. The CADTH Symposium is a must attend event for the health technology assessment (HTA) community in Canada and beyond, attracting a broad spectrum of health stakeholders. As one of the major HTA conferences in the world, the CADTH Symposium offers a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from local, national, and international experts, and to share expertise and knowledge. Now in its 15th year, the CADTH Symposium attracts between 700 to 900 attendees each year, including health researchers; health economists; decision-makers from government, regional health authorities, hospitals, and other health care facilities; university faculty and students; clinicians; the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries; and patient group representatives and the public. The 2019 CADTH Symposium will be held at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on April 14 to16, 2019. The theme is Supporting Health System Transformation. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 3
BY THE NUMBERS I wasn t sure the CADTH Symposium had anything to offer me, a practising physician participating in HTA for oncology. That wasn t the case. There were many sessions I wanted to attend. I found that the sessions I attended were relevant and engaging. Anticipated Attendance in 2019 700 to 800 attendees. Program Content (based on the 2018 CADTH Symposium): 3 plenary sessions (featuring 16 panellists) 16 workshops 8 breakfast sessions 13 panel sessions 47 oral presentations 81 scientific posters. Social Media (based on 2018 CADTH Symposium): 655 individuals posted more than 2,904 tweets using the Symposium hashtag #CADTHsymp, resulting in more than 9.4 million Twitter impressions. Symposium Attendance by Sector (Based on Previous Years) HTA Producers (29%) Industry (29%) Public Health Sector (18%) Clinicians (6%) Patients/Public (9%) Students (9%) HTA = Health Technology Assessment. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 4
The Symposium was very helpful in supporting networking and for the learning about initiatives across the country. PAST SPONSORS Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics Canadian Institutes of Health Research CHEORS DKDA Consulting Inc. Evidence Partners Health Charities Coalition of Canada HTAi Health Technology Assessment International Institute of Health Economics IQVIA Mapol Inc. Morse Consulting Medlior Health Outcomes Research Pivina RNAO Registered Nurses Association of Ontario SPONSOR BENEFITS The 2019 CADTH Symposium will bring together between 700 and 800 Canadian and international delegates who are actively involved in the areas of policy-making, program decision-making, health care delivery, and research. As a sponsor, you ll have the opportunity to increase the profile of your organization with Symposium attendees and to network with a wide range of stakeholders. As a sponsor, you re also entitled to a tabletop display in a high-traffic area, website and on-site recognition, and one or more complimentary registrations. In addition, your sponsorship helps support our Travel Award Program for patient group representatives and students, and helps us maintain low registration fees for these groups. Our Symposium sponsorship levels are designed to appeal to a wide variety of budgets and requirements to best suit your organizational needs, while maximizing your visibility. Partner with the 2019 CADTH Symposium and enjoy all of the benefits sponsorship has to offer. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 5
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS PLATINUM $10,000 GOLD $7,500 SILVER $5,000 BRONZE $2,500 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Four complimentary registrations, including Sunday workshops (value up to $10,700) Four complimentary tickets for the Symposium social event (value up to $400) Three complimentary registrations, including Sunday workshops (value up to $8,025) Three complimentary tickets for the Symposium social event (value up to $300) Two complimentary registrations, including Sunday workshops (value up to $5,350) Two complimentary tickets for the Symposium social event (value up to $200) One complimentary registration, including Sunday workshops (value up to $2,675) One complimentary ticket for the Symposium social event (value up to $100) Tabletop display Full Symposium ($1,500) Tabletop display Sunday Welcome Reception and Poster Exhibition, only ($750) Full-page ad in the final program ($1,500) We would be pleased to discuss a customized or general sponsorship package that meets your needs. Please send an email to symposium@cadth.ca and we ll be in touch. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 6
2o19 CADTH SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM Select Your Sponsorship Level o PLATINUM ($10,000) o GOLD ($7,500) o SILVER ($5,000) o BRONZE ($2,500) Other Opportunities o Tabletop display Full Symposium ($1,500) o Tabletop display Sunday Welcome Reception and Poster Exhibition, only ($750) o Full-page ad in the final program ($1,500) Organization Name and Website (As It Will Appear in the Program and Mobile App) Contact Name Contact Title Address City Province Postal Code Telephone Fax Email Terms: An invoice will be issued with the confirmation of your 2019 CADTH Symposium support. Full payment, plus applicable taxes, is due and payable to CADTH upon receipt. Send completed form to: CADTH Symposium CADTH 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 600, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Telephone: 613 226 4969 (ext. 1222) Fax: 613 226 5392 Email: symposium@cadth.ca Sponsorship Benefit Specifications, Terms, and Conditions (as applicable to the sponsorship level) Sponsorship opportunities are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Application forms for sponsorship must be received by March 1, 2019. No refunds will be given for cancellations. Sponsorship opportunities are not available to commercial entities that stand to benefit financially from the results of CADTH reviews. CADTH reserves the right to decline any sponsorship that in its judgment is not in keeping with the character of the Symposium. Upon notice of acceptance of their application, sponsors are to supply high-resolution copies of their organization s logo in JPG and EPS formats (in both black and white, and in colour) to symposium@cadth.ca. Organization visibility in the 2019 CADTH Symposium final program: Sponsors are to supply a high-resolution (300 dpi) electronic copy of their ad by March 16, 2019. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 7