INVITATION TO EXHIBIT NANT 8 CONFERENCE Le Meridien Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina April 13-14, 2018 Preconference Thursday, April 12 Presented by the National Association of Neonatal Therapists
Dear Colleagues and Exhibitor, It has been exciting to watch the evolution of exhibitors at our annual conference. Companies in the maternal, infant, and neonatal markets are investing in this event because they ve realized that neonatal therapists bring a unique perspective and approach to their products and services. The more companies like yours get to know our participants their high level of education, research, and achievement, their drive, their innovative spirit and curiosity the more you want to grow in relationship with them. (And vice versa!) The NANT Conference is not a conference for generalists it is a highly specialized group that seeks highly specialized products and services. Companies like yours are investing in ways to have a laser focused effect on a particular portion of the market. It s why we never aim to have hundreds of exhibitors. We only want to partner with companies and organizations that serve babies in the NICU, NICU follow-up, and their families. That way, our participants have an inherent desire to connect with you AND advocate for your products when back at work. (Which they do.) We ve seen new companies take off with the support of this group and global companies establish brand new and successful niches, messaging, and significance in the neonatal space. The value-add is tangible. Like all great partnerships, it s a win-win situation. We could not host this type of event without your support. *Please review the standard and exclusive time sensitive benefits included in this prospectus and let us know how we can support you through this process. I can t wait to see you in Charlotte for NANT 8 Intensive Caring: The Opportunity in Every Moment. Kind regards, Sue Ludwig 2
Before we tell you about 2018, take a look at what participants had to say about NANT 7 (click on the video link to the right). We invite you to be part of the NANT 8 Intensive Caring: The Opportunity in Every Moment. Below you ll find everything you need to know about becoming an exhibitor. Want to reach neonatal therapists in a bigger way at a higher level? For yearlong Corporate Partnership opportunities (including custom benefits) please email me personally at this address sueludwig@neonataltherapists.com We can t safely serve the babies in our care without your world-class innovative products and services. Thank you for your dedication to excellence. YOUR AUDIENCE: Get ready! The exhibitor area remains packed throughout each exhibitor showcase. Participants ask important questions and are truly interested in your products and services. Neonatal occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech language pathologists are a bigger network than you may realize. They have a unique view of the NICU and want to help you from an angle you never knew was missing. Therapists are creative, flexible and innovative. They love to connect with like-minded individuals, groups and companies to further neonatal care. Among this group are neonatal therapists as clinicians, authors, researchers, professors, patented inventors, consultants, product developers and speakers. Neonatal therapists are instrumental in championing products and services in the NICU and have brought many products to the forefront in national and international markets. 3
1500 EXHIBITOR Connection with Clinicians: Exhibiting at our internationally attended conference gives you opportunities for list building, lead generation, and true connection. Exhibitor Space: The following STANDARD booth furnishings will be supplied with purchase of your 10x10 exhibit space. 8 high back drape 3 high side drape (1) 6 skirted table (2) side chairs (1) wastebasket Booth identification sign Printed Marketing Collateral: Your company name/logo, website and contact info will be included in our Sponsor Directory inside every conference folder. Online Marketing to entire NANT list: Mention and thanks to your company for sponsorship (including link to your website and one contact email address) in one NANT Newsletter prior to the conference (Thousands of subscribers). Social Media Marketing and Recognition on the NANT Facebook Page and Twitter with link to your website one post prior to conference. (NANT Facebook page has thousands of visitors per week.) 4
Targeted Exposure: Collaborate at the only national conference specifically designed for neonatal therapists. Social Time with Participants: You re invited to attend the Welcome Reception the evening of Thursday, April 12. This gives you the opportunity to meet this incredible group in a social environment without the exhibitor table between you. All of the benefits listed above are available to you as an Exhibitor level sponsor for 1,500. A 50% deposit is required upon registration to secure your space. LINKS TO REGISTER AS EXHIBITOR Click here review pricing and registration for standard exhibitor. 5
A LA CARTE (May be limited to first come first serve.) Many of you requested additional options for increasing visibility and connection at the NANT conference. And we listened! here S The ScooP: There are items and options listed below along with the accompanying investment necessary to provide them. Some options may be chosen by any and all exhibitors and some are limited to one exhibitor/sponsor as indicated. **The options limited to one exhibitor will be provided on a first come first serve basis by virtue of an email response confirming you wish to invest in that particular option. 6
OPEN TO ANY AND ALL EXHIBITORS (complimentary to NANT 365 corporate Sponsors other than providing marketing materials to NANT by deadline.) 500 ToTe STuFFer A marketing piece in every tote! connect early! What s the one product, service or message you want this group to know about your company before the conference begins? You may provide a one page (no greater than 8.5 x 11 ) marketing item (postcard, brochure) to be added to registration materials that all participants will receive upon signing in to the conference. deadline: Materials must arrive between April 5 and 11 please send tracking information to us via email info@neonataltherapists.com. ShiP To: NANT 8 conference le MeridieN charlotte 555 S Mcdowell Street charlotte, Nc 28204 7
LIMITED TO 2 EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS (First come, first served) 2997 per lunch lunch SPoNSor Give attendees something they really appreciate when away from work lunch! our participants are provided with lunch on Friday and Saturday so they have a chance to relax and network too. And this is triple the time they get for lunch any given day at work! includes recognition from the podium prior and within conference agenda (online and printed) for sponsoring one or both days of lunch. includes signage at lunch to reflect sponsorship. 997 per break BreAk SPoNSor So yes, they love lunch and they also will love you for providing a morning or afternoon break. Provide one break that keeps our participants hoppin. includes signage at break stations and recognition within conference agenda (online and printed). 8
LIMITED TO 1 EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR (First come, first served) 10,000 exclusive SPoNSor of WelcoMe reception The Welcome reception, which will be held the evening of Thursday, April 12, bursts at the seams with energy. (Not even exaggerating here.) hundreds of neonatal therapists, colleagues, sponsors and friends gather at this event to kick off NANT 8. We have so many ideas about your involvement in this reception that we ll have to discuss them on the phone with you. Please email us at info@neonataltherapists.com to set up a call with Sue ludwig. 500 lanyard SuPPlier Supply lanyard representing your company name and brand for every conference badge. (Participants appreciate lanyards they don t have to pin to their nice clothing!) We will need to know how lanyard attaches to badge ASAP. deadline: Materials must arrive between April 5 and 11 please send tracking information to us via email info@neonataltherapists.com. ShiP To: NANT 8 conference le MeridieN charlotte 555 S Mcdowell Street charlotte, Nc 28204 9
LIMITED TO 1 EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR (First come, first served) 4997 exclusive SPoNSor of The NANT Pre-coNFereNce on ThurSdAY APril 12th includes: Agenda recognition (online and printed conference handout). recognition from podium at Pre-con. 5-10 minute opportunity to speak directly to this group on Thursday, April 12th exclusive opportunity to have one 6 exhibitor table outside the pre-conference space for the pre-conference day. Make an impression. (Pre-con topics TBA) 2497 PoSTer SeSSioN SPoNSor Show your support for new and innovative research and practice by sponsoring the formal Poster Presentation Session. Your company will introduce the session and gain exposure with additional signage reflecting your support. 10
LIMITED TO 1 EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR (First come, first served) 4497 conference ToTe BAG in 2016 and 2017, our totes served a deeper purpose. We partnered with our generous tote sponsor and a global non-profit to make the totes not only useful and visually appealing but literally life-saving. if you re interested in investing in valuable marketing and a bigger vision, contact us ASAP about this opportunity. have your one-color logo (along with wording for NANT 8 conference) branded on this high quality tote. (image available upon request). every participant will receive a tote as they sign in. cool thing is, they ll remember you years later when toting it to the beach. (At least that s what i do with my totes!) logo must be received no later than Wednesday, February 14th. click here to exhibitor s site to upload logo. Support may be customized upon request. A signed letter of agreement must be on file to fully complete opportunity. Please email us at: info@neonataltherapists.com to confirm your interest or ask further questions. 11
CHARLOTTE, NC LE MERIDIEN HOTEL IMPORTANT DATES Thursday April 12 Thursday Eve April 12 Pre-Conference 5:30-7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (Please join us!) Exhibitor set up 12 noon - 5 pm. Friday April 13 Saturday April 14 Regular Conference Day 1 and Exhibit Showcase Sessions Regular Conference Day 2 and Exhibitor Showcase Session in morning only. Booths broken down by noon. Visit the Conference Website Check out the Top 10 Reasons to Exhibit at the NANT Conference Registration 12
THANK YOU for YOUR PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS register here: www.nantconference.com/exhibitors Your space is reserved only with deposit and completion of online reservation form. You will receive a confirmation of registration via email upon successful registration. click here to register. Visit the Conference Website Check out the Top 10 Reasons to Exhibit at the NANT Conference Any Sponsor or exhibitor interested in hosting any type of invitational event during NANT 8 utilizing our attendee list is asked to contact us in advance. info@neonataltherapists.com 13