EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium April 16-18, 2015 Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans, LA Jointly Provided by Hemedicus, Inc. and HTRS This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Co-sponsored by South Carolina College of Pharmacy as a provider of ACPE credit for pharmacists.
Page 2 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Table of Contents 1. About the HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium... 3 2. Target Your Customers at HTRS 2015... 4 3. HTRS Mission Statement... 4 4. Sponsorship Considerations... 5 5. Conference Sponsorship Opportunities... 6 A. HTRS Dinner and Social Event... 6 B. Welcome Reception... 7 C. Boxed Lunch on Saturday... 8 D. Meeting Wi-Fi... 8 E. Audience Response System... 9 F. Charging Station... 10 G. Continental Breakfasts in the Exhibit Hall... 11 H. Coffee Breaks in the Exhibit Hall... 11 6. Exhibit Opportunities... 13 A. Benefits of Exhibiting... 13 B. Available Exhibit Spaces SOLD OUT... 14 C. Exhibit Hall Dates and Hours... 14 D. Additional Full Conference Registrations... 15 E. Exhibit Hall Floor Plan... 16 7. Satellite Symposium Opportunities... 17 A. Benefits... 17 B. What s Included... 17 C. Important Notes... 17 D. Satellite Sponsorship Time Slots and Fees... 18 8. Contact Information... 18
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 3 HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium April 16-18, 2015 Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans, LA Dear Colleagues: It is our pleasure to invite you to support the HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium (HTRS 2015) as a commercial sponsor and/or exhibitor. About the HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium HTRS 2015 is a comprehensive scientific meeting dedicated to the advancement of professional education and research related to bleeding and clotting disorders in both pediatrics and adult medicine. HTRS 2015 will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, 2015. HTRS anticipates an audience of 350-400 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, residents and fellows, laboratory professionals, and other allied healthcare personnel from the U.S. and Canada dedicated to the diagnosis, management, and research of bleeding and thrombotic disorders. New this year, in addition to offering CME for physicians and contact hours for nurses, HTRS 2015 will be providing ACPE credit for pharmacists. HTRS 2015 is jointly provided by Hemedicus, Inc. and HTRS. This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. HTRS 2015 is also co-sponsored by the South Carolina College of Pharmacy as a provider of ACPE credit for pharmacists.
HTRS 2015 Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 4 Target Your Customers at HTRS 2015 HTRS 2015 is open to any healthcare professionals caring for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders, including: Physicians, ranging from residents and fellows to well-established hematologists Nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants Allied health personnel General internists, cardiologists, hospitalists, vascular surgeons, obstetricians/gynecologists, and pulmonologists Laboratory professionals Pharmacists Representatives from industry HTRS Mission Statement Incorporated as a nonprofit in 1994, the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, Inc. (HTRS) is a North American professional medical society dedicated to advancing care for people with bleeding and thrombotic disorders through investigator-initiated research, mentoring, and continuing medical education. HTRS offers: State-of-the-art professional education at our Scientific Symposia and biannual Coagulation Disorders Workshops Access to the HTRS Fellows Network for mentorship, career development, and research grant opportunities Opportunities to support the next generation of hemostasis and thrombosis clinicians and researchers
Page 5 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Sponsorship Considerations All sponsors and exhibitors for HTRS 2015 can expect: A focused meeting environment ideal for companies dedicated to delivering products and services that support research, diagnostics, and treatment in bleeding and thrombotic disorders An exhibit hall located on the same floor and adjacent to the main meeting room Corner exhibits and tabletop exhibits interspersed with poster presentations and snack stations to ensure maximum visibility and foot traffic for exhibitors Ability to engage with an anticipated audience of 350-400 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals from leading hemophilia and thrombosis treatment centers in the U.S. and Canada Educational sessions and opportunities for networking that bring you face to face with your target audience, including an off-site HTRS Dinner and Social Event for all full conference attendees on Friday, April 17, 2015 (this event is available for sponsorship, see page 6).
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 6 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities We invite you to select one or more of the following sponsorship opportunities at HTRS 2015: HTRS Dinner and Social Event (No longer available) Evening of Friday, April 17, 2015 Sole Sponsor: $50,000 Partial sponsorship opportunities also available upon request This dinner reception is a popular, high-profile event open to all full conference attendees at a beautiful off-site arts or cultural venue in exciting New Orleans. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and prospective clients. The HTRS Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Dr. Joan Cox Gill Service Award are presented at this event. A New Orleans jazz band will be the featured entertainment. The HTRS Dinner and Social Event sole sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support of this event: One complimentary 10 x 10 corner exhibit space 4 complimentary full conference registrations 4 complimentary exhibitor only registrations Name and logo recognition on signage in the conference registration area and at the off-site dinner event on Friday, April 17
Page 7 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Welcome Reception (No longer available) Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 PM Sole Sponsor: $35,000 Partial sponsorship opportunities are also available upon request The Welcome Reception will be held prior to the Symposium s first scientific session on Thursday evening, April 16. The reception is open to all conference attendees and will feature a buffet dinner and soft drinks. (Beer and wine service have not been included in this sponsorship, but could be included with additional support.) The Welcome Reception sole sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support of this event: 2 complimentary 6 x 30 skirted exhibit tables 2 complimentary full conference registrations 2 complimentary exhibitor only registrations Name and logo recognition on signage in conference registration area and at the event on Thursday, April 16
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 8 Boxed Lunch on Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2014 Sole Sponsor: $25,000 Partial sponsorship opportunities are available upon request Meeting attendees will enjoy the convenience of a boxed lunch to take away with them following the conference s final scientific session on Saturday, April 18. The Boxed Lunch sole sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support: 2 complimentary full conference registrations Name and logo recognition on signage near the main meeting room on Saturday, April 18 Meeting Wi-Fi (No Longer Available) Sole Sponsor: $20,000 Partial sponsorship opportunities are available upon request Sponsor this essential service in the main meeting room and exhibit hall for all attendees for all 3 days of the conference.
Page 9 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus The Meeting Wi-Fi sole sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support: 1 complimentary 6 x 30 skirted exhibit table 2 complimentary full conference registrations 2 complimentary exhibitor only registrations Name and logo recognition on signage in the main meeting room and exhibit hall conference syllabus, and the HTRS newsletter Audience Response System (ARS) (No longer available) Sole Sponsor: $15,000 Partial sponsorship opportunities are available upon request Sponsor the technology to collect participant responses in real-time to enhance the educational impact and engage the audience firsthand with session content. The ARS sole sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support: 1 complimentary 6 x 30 skirted exhibit table 2 complimentary full conference registrations 2 complimentary exhibitor-only registrations Name and logo recognition on signage in the main meeting room and exhibit hall
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 10 Charging Stations (No longer available) Two opportunities at $12,000 each Sponsor a convenient charging kiosk in the exhibit hall to enable attendees to charge their smart phones and other electronic devices on site. A great opportunity to link your company s name and logo with this important service. The Charging Station sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support: 1 complimentary 6 x 30 skirted exhibit table 1 complimentary full conference registration 2 complimentary exhibitor-only registrations Name and logo recognition on signage at the Charging Station location Continental Breakfasts in the Exhibit Hall Two opportunities at $11,000 each Friday, April 17, 2015 from 7:00-8:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2012 from 7:00-8:00 AM
Page 11 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Sponsor a continental breakfast on Friday and/or Saturday in the exhibit hall and increase your company s visibility with all attendees. The Continental Breakfast sponsor receives the following in consideration for their support (per breakfast): 1 complimentary full conference registration Name and logo recognition on signage at the breakfast location Coffee Breaks in the Exhibit Hall Three opportunities at $8,500 each Friday, April 17 from 9:30-10:00 AM Friday, April 17 from 2:30-3:00 PM Saturday, April 18 from 9:15-9:45 AM Sponsor one or more coffee breaks so all attendees can enjoy networking between educational sessions and a visit to the exhibit hall. The Coffee Break sponsor receives the following in consideration of their support (per break): 1 complimentary full conference registration Name and logo recognition on signage at the break location in the exhibit hall
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 12 Exhibit Opportunities Benefits of Exhibiting A focused meeting environment ideal for companies dedicated to delivering products and services that support research, diagnostics, and treatment in bleeding and thrombotic disorders An exhibit hall located on the same floor and adjacent to the main meeting room Corner exhibit spaces and tabletops interspersed with poster presentations and snack stations to ensure maximum visibility and foot traffic for exhibitors Ability to purchase cookies, pastries, and coffee from the conference hotel to enhance your exhibit space Coffee is $105/gallon (equivalent to 20 cups) Giant assorted cookies ($5/each) Assorted pastries ($5/each) Engage with 350-400 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals from the U.S. and Canada Exhibits bring you face to face with your audience Support the educational and mentoring mission of HTRS
Page 13 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Available Exhibit Spaces EXHIBIT HALL IS SOLD OUT! Corner Booth 10 x 10 - $10,000 No longer available 4 opportunities available (Note: one corner booth is held in reserve for the sponsor of the HTRS Dinner and Social Event) 2 complimentary full conference registrations 4 complimentary exhibitor only registrations Standard Tabletop 6 x 30 skirted exhibit table - $5,000 No longer available Includes one table, 2 chairs, and one wastebasket 2 complimentary exhibitor only registrations Nonprofit prices available upon request HTRS 2015 Exhibitor Dates/Hours Exhibition Set-up and Take Down Times to be determined; details will be sent to all exhibitors in your confirmation packet. Exhibition Hours Friday, April 17 from 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Breakfast: 7:00-8:00 AM Break: 9:30 10:00 AM
HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 14 Lunch: 11:45 AM 1:00 PM Break: 2:30 3:00 PM Poster Session in Exhibit Hall: 5:00-6:00 PM Saturday, April 18 from 7:00-10:00 AM Breakfast: 7:00 8:00 AM Break: 9:15 9:45 AM Additional Full Conference Registrations Additional full conference registrations not offered as part of a sponsorship or exhibitor package may be purchased at the rate for HTRS Industry Professionals ($625 for HTRS corporate members; $1,125 for non-members).
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HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Page 16 Satellite Symposium Opportunities HTRS 2015 Satellite Symposium opportunities allow participating companies to maximize their visibility and impact at the conference. HTRS 2015 expects to attract between 350-400 healthcare professionals in hemostasis and thrombosis. Benefits of Satellite Symposium Sponsorship Exclusive access to key time slot HTRS will help to promote the event Name and logo recognition on event signage All attendees must be HTRS 2015 full conference registrants with badges Logistics and meals arranged by the sponsoring company What's Included Meeting room set in rounds (seating for 400 people) Signage in the meeting registration area and the event location Pre-registrant address labels for (1) mailing One email blast advertising your session sent by the conference organizers 4 complimentary full conference registrations Acknowledgment of sponsorship on HTRS website, conference website, Important Notes All logistics including but not limited to AV and catering are to be arranged by the sponsoring company All meeting-related costs including all logistical requirements (see above), speaker travel, speaker honoraria, etc. are the responsibility of the sponsoring company All attendees must be HTRS 2015 full conference registrants with badges
Page 17 HTRS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus Satellite Sponsorship Time Slots and Fees Friday Breakfast on April 17 (6:00-8:00 AM) - $10,000 No longer available Friday Lunch on April 17 (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM) - $15,000 One remaining space on soft hold Saturday Breakfast on April 18 (6:00-8:00 AM) - $10,000 No longer Available To further discuss satellite symposium options and fees, please contact Robin Simak at rsimak@hemedicus.com. Contact Information Act now to secure your sponsorship and/or exhibit space at the HTRS 2015 Scientific Symposium in New Orleans! For more information on meeting support, CME, satellite symposium options and fees, and venue details: Robin Simak Vice President/Managing Director CME Compliance Hemedicus, Inc. (201) 666-4700, ext. 102 Fax: (201) 666-4747 rsimak@hemedicus.com For sponsorship opportunities, exhibits, and general conference information: Lorilyn Jacobsen-Tews or Laura Mott Grant Development Coordinators Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, Inc. (414) 937-6568 Fax: (414) 937-3864 Lorilyn.Jacobsen-Tews@bcw.edu or htrs@bcw.edu Laura.Mott@bcw.edu or htrs@bcw.edu