American Urological Association 2012 Meeting Exhibitor - Prospectus
American Urological Association 2012 Meeting Exhibitor - Prospectus
American Urological Association 2012 Meeting Exhibitor - Prospectus
EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP GROUP MULTI-SPECIALTY MANAGED MANAGED WHY EXHIBIT ATCARE CARE AUA? ACADEMIC ACADEMIC OTHER MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP OTHER
PEDIATRICS
CALCULUS great year for attendance! We expect great attendanceONCOLOGY ONCOLOGY at AUA2012this translates into qualified leads for your C OTHER RACTICE company and a substantial return on your exhibit investment. SOLO PRACTICE
More MANAGED CARE registered professional attendees: AUA2011 in Washington, DC was a than 11,000 FERTILITY
UROLOGY GROUP GROUP UROLOGY their hospitals or practices. The AUA Annual Meeting also attracts the well-regarded key opinion leaders who are on the vanguard of the latest developments in urologic medicine. INCONTINENCE INCONTINENCE GENERAL UROLOGY Be a ROLOGY GROUP part of the premier meeting for urologists in the world: Urologists from North IMPO/ERECT IMPO/ERECT America and all over the world attend the AUA Annual Meeting because we offer the latest in cutting-edge INCONTINENCE research, and help our attendees stay up to date on product innovations in the treatment of urologic diseases through our more than 350 technical exhibitors. RENAL TRANS RENAL TRANS IMPO/ERECT TRAUMA TRAUMA BPH BPH MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP GROUP MULTI-SPECIALTY PEDIATRICSPEDIATRICS
Reach your target audience: Physicians who attend the AUA AnnualUROLOGY are decision-makers in ONCOLOGY GENERAL Meeting UROLOGY GENERAL
SOLO PRACTICE
11,378
OTHER UROLOGY GROUP
BPH PEDIATRICS CALCULUS FERTILITY practicing urologists and healthcare professionals attended the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
43% of attendees are from the U.S. 57% of attendees are International GENERAL UROLOGY
IMPO/ERECT
ONCOLOGY
INCONTINENCE
By Specialty
MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP MANAGED CARE MANAGED CARE RENAL TRANSRENAL TRANS TRAUMA TRAUMA BPH BPH PEDIATRICS PEDIATRICS CALCULUS CALCULUS FERTILITY FERTILITY
of attendee healthcare professionals will UROLOGY GROUP take something back from the AUA Annual UROLOGY GROUP Meeting that will change their practice.
OTHER
OTHER
of attendees are either a primary decision-maker or have influence over purchasing decisions. of attendees stated that visiting the exhibits influenced a subsequent purchasing decision.
ONCOLOGY ONCOLOGY
INCONTINENCE INCONTINENCE
ACADEMIC
ACADEMIC
OTHER
OTHER
ONCOLOGY ONCOLOGY SOLO PRACTICE SOLO PRACTICE GENERAL UROLOGY UROLOGY GENERAL INCONTINENCE INCONTINENCE IMPO/ERECT IMPO/ERECT
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2007 Anaheim 8,766
IMPO/ERECT IMPO/ERECT
SAN ANTONIO
2011 2010
2011
2011
95%
of AUA Annual Meeting
Pharmaceuticals Medical Device/Surgical and Capital Equipment Robotic Surgical Devices Biotechnology Disposables/Medical Supply
EMR/Practice Management Lab Services Urodynamics Lasers/Laser Equipment Medical Appliances Nonprofit/ Association
is a
VALUABLE
Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky
Top 10 Countries
Country
USA Brazil Germany Canada Japan Mexico Spain China Argentina France United Kingdom
Attendees
4,837 661 617 401 377 344 294 277 247 240 197
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Supporting an official conference event or activity not only offers a more rewarding experience for attendees, but it also increases your companys visibility. In addition, the AUA will give special recognition to supporters through official signage and prominent listings in Annual Meeting materials.
View Annual Meeting and video library DVDs, and discuss in person with DVD presenters View award-winning posters, and participate in live discussions with authors
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HANDS-ON PAVILION
AUA gathers our Skills Enhancement Workshops, which feature interactive product demonstrations led by selected thought leaders, with our new Product Comparison Showcase, where attendees can compare devices in an apples-to-apples format, to create our Hands-on Pavilion. This area of the Science & Technology Hall will be promoted as the destination for innovative hands-on demonstrations on the exhibit floor.
EXPOSUITES
Exhibitor-sponsored meeting rooms in the Science & Technology Hall, these spaces may be used for internal company meetings or private meetings with attendees without having to leave the Science & Technology Hall.
Support Opportunity
Abstracts on CD-ROM Aisle Signs
Recognition
Logo on cover of CD; opportunity to distribute CD from booth. Supporting companies receive acknowledgement in Abstracts Online Viewer on AUA show Web site. Corporate or product logo on directional signs in exhibit hall Help our attendees navigate our nation's capital! Your logo will be prominently featured inside the map. Distributed in registration tote bags. Distributed at AUA event hotels each morning (and Friday) during the show. Corporate or product logo placed between the escalators Carpet prominently features your graphics at exhibit hall entrances Sponsor and/or product name placed on headrests Campaign graphics on buses Logo on hotel room keys for AUA event hotels Sponsor message in prominently placed, highly visible locations Sponsor message placed prominently throughout convention center
Attendee Reach
Annual Meeting Attendees, plus Web site Visitors 15,000+ All Annual Meeting Attendees 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+ 15,000+
Support Opportunity
Advance Registration PacketsExclusive! Individual Credentials Packet Mailing
Recognition
Place your corporate logo on the outside of credentials packet envelope mailed by the AUA; include an advertising flyer inside the packet. Include a postcard message in the credentials packet sent by the AUA to all pre-registered attendees ensure your message is seen! Price is per postcard. This list includes the mailing addresses of all registered Annual Meeting preregistered attendees reach them before the meeting! Can specify international or domestic. See Exhibitor Service Kit for order form.
Attendee Reach
Annual Meeting Pre-registered Attendees Annual Meeting Pre-registered Attendees Annual Meeting Pre-registered Attendees
City Tour Map Doctors' Bag Door Drops Escalator Graphics Exhibit Hall Entrance Carpets AUA Hotel Shuttle Bus Headrests AUA Hotel Shuttle Bus Wraps Hotel Room Keys Light Boxes Promotional Banners
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Residents' Forum Residents' Lounge Restroom Graphics Restroom Mirror Clings WebStations "You are Here" Signs
Prominent recognition in promotional materials and on site, plus opportunity All Annual Meeting for tabletop exhibit Attendees Logos and product info placed throughout lounge Logo on floor of Science & Technology Hall restrooms Your campaign displayed on restroom mirrors Corporate or product logo featured on signage and on screensavers of WebStation computers Sponsor message featured on select signage throughout the convention center All Residents Attending AUA Annual Meeting 15,000+ 15,000+ All Annual Meeting Attendees 15,000+
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Support Opportunity
Annual Meeting Highlights on CD-ROM
Recognition
Attendee Reach
This valuable resource contains specially selected multimedia highlights from the Annual Meeting, and will be used by both attendees and non-attendees All AUA Members for years to come. Distributed to members via AUANews in September following the Annual Meeting. This list includes the mailing addresses of all registered Annual Meeting attendees. Can specify international or domestic; available up to six months following the meeting. All Registered Annual Meeting Attendees
PUBLICATIONS
PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
This pre-meeting publication contains everything an attendee needs to know about the scientific programs, courses, events, attractions and travel information. Begin developing your AUA Annual Meeting marketing plan with an advertisement in the Preliminary Scientific Program to ensure your company receives maximum exposure. This publication is also posted on www.AUA2012.org in PDF format.
Annual Meeting Sponsors must agree to the Annual Meeting Advertising Guidelines, as follows:
30,000 urologists and healthcare professionals online & print February 2012 December 1, 2011
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10,000+ Annual Meeting attendees On-site AUA 2012 Annual Meeting February 2012
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MEETING PROGRAM
The Meeting Program is the official book for the meeting that provides a comprehensive and user friendly compilation of AUA Annual Meeting education and exhibit information for the attendee. Fold out tabs on heavy card stock ensures your ad gets noticed.
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10,000+ Annual Meeting attendees Pre-show mailing to domestic attendees and attendee registration tote bags February 2012
10,000+ Annual Meeting attendees Attendee registration tote bags February 2012
Installation of Exhibits
Targeted Move-in only 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 5 pm 8 - 10 am*
Exhibitor Registration
1 - 6 pm 7 am - 6 pm 7 am - 6 pm 7 am - 4 pm 7 am - 4 pm 7 am - 4 pm
Exhibit Hours
Dismantle of Exhibits
11 am - 6 pm 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm CLOSED CLOSED
of these events. Entertainment, meetings or similar activities will not be permitted without prior AUA approval. The industry-sponsored event policy and approval form will be available in December 2011 on www.AUA2012.org, along with the Exhibitor Service Kit. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Rachel Krall at [email protected].
GIVEAWAYS
Exhibitors must limit promotional giveaway items to products that can be used during the conference or in the professional activity of the attendees. All giveaways are subject to the approval of the AUA and may not exceed an individual retail value of $100 per AMA Guidelines regarding gifts to physicians. The official Giveaway Approval Form will be available on www.AUA2012.org in December 2011.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
4 - 9 pm 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - noon
Date
Mid-December 2011 January 25, 2012 Saturday, May 19 4 - 6 pm, Science & Technology Hall Reception Sunday, May 20 Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21
Last years Saturday Afternoon Reception, A Taste of Washington, DC, was greatly enjoyed by both exhibitors and attendees. We thank all of our participating exhibitors! Atlanta is truly the soul of Southern cookingthe 2012 Taste of Atlanta will showcase the celebrated cooking of the Southeastern US. The 2012 Taste of Atlanta Saturday Afternoon Reception promises to provide a tantalizing selection of Southern cuisines to attract attendees to the Science & Technology Hall. The AUA will provide entertainment and food stations throughout the Science & Technology Hall; industry participants are encouraged to join the festivities by providing food and drinks at their booths. The AUA will distribute a menu that highlights exhibitors who participate in the reception, which will be distributed to all attendees as they enter the Science & Technology Hall. More information regarding the reception will be available in February 2012.
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Saturday Afternoon Social AUA2012 Welcome Reception On-site Placement for AUA2013
DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstrations by exhibitors may not interfere with normal traffic flow or infringe on neighboring exhibits. Demonstrations will not be permitted outside of the exhibitors assigned booth space unless contracted in the Industry Clinical Update Theater. Exhibitors should reserve a reasonable portion of their exhibit space for the crowds or lines that popular demonstrations may attract. All exhibitors must complete a Booth Activities form for AUA approval. The form will be available on the AUA Annual Meeting Website, www. AUA2012.org, in December 2011.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Admission to the Science & Technology Hall is by badge only. Security guards will monitor Science & Technology Hall entrances for proper badges. Exhibiting companies are eligible for five badges per 100 square feet of booth space; additional badges are $50 each. Badges for pre-registered exhibit personnel will be available for pick-up at the Exhibitor Registration counters in the registration area. Badges will not be mailed in advance. Exhibitor badges must be worn at all times. Photo identification and a company business card are required on site for badge pick-up.
SECURITY
Security service will be provided during move-in, move-out and show hours, as well as after daily exhibit hours. The AUA, GES Exposition Services, Georgia World Congress Center, and the official security company are not responsible for any loss or damage to exhibitor property.
Dismantling
Dismantling and packing exhibits is not permitted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Exhibitors must be completely packed and have shipments ready for pickup by noon on Thursday, May 24, 2012 .
INDUSTRY-SPONSORED EVENTS
AUA policy allows exhibiting companies and non-profit organizations to host events during the AUA Annual Meeting, but places limits on the times and venues
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RENTAL FEES
All booths $34 per square foot Non-profit contact the AUA for more information
EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
A complimentary lounge is provided by the AUA and open to all exhibitors from Saturday, May 19, to Tuesday, May 22, during exhibit hours. Internet access, refreshments and comfortable furniture are provided for your convenience.
PRIORITY POINTS
Priority Points are calculated based on a five-year history of exhibiting (20072011) and are the basis for determining on-site placement. For a complete list of exhibitor priority points, please contact [email protected]. Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for every 100 square feet of space reserved 1 point for each year of exhibiting 3 points for exhibiting for five consecutive years Exhibitors will also earn: 5 points for utilizing AUAs official housing service 5 points for utilizing 90% of reserved housing block (minimum 10 rooms peak, 90% based on total room nights)*
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*Note: Due to verification requirements, priority points for housing will be awarded during the selection process for the Annual Meeting two years after they are earned.
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SPACE ASSIGNMENT
The AUA assigns space based on the priority points system during the advanced on-site placement and thereafter on a first come, first-served basis. Eligibility to exhibit is at the discretion of the AUA and is generally restricted to companies directly related to the urological/medical field. The AUA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company that submits an exhibit application. The AUA will make every effort to accommodate your preferences and requests. The AUA reserves the right to make any modifications that may be necessary to best accommodate all requests for space. Companies requesting adjoining space or any special requests should submit them in writing along with the application to exhibit.
If written cancellation is received by the AUA on or before August 31, 2011, a full refund will be granted, less two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) to be withheld as a cancellation fee. If the Exhibiting Company cancels after August 31, 2011, the Exhibiting Company will forfeit all payments made to the AUA under this agreement and the Company is liable for the full amount of exhibit space. The AUA shall have the right to use cancelled space to suit its own convenience, including the selling of space to another exhibitor without any rebate to the Exhibiting Company.
Camlyn Gravesande Manager, Global Conventions Pfizer Inc. Lisa Dahlstrom Global Event Marketing Manager American Medical Systems Cynthia Dement Tradeshow and Marcom Coordinator Gen-Probe Incorporated Vanessa Kmet Marketing Coordinator NexTech Systems, Inc. John W Hasemann Associate Mgr, Convention Mktg Abbott
Jill Falgiano Marketing Communications Specialist - Urology Ferring Pharmaceuticals Jody Scott Education & Events manager Lumenis Susan Weatherbee Senior Manager, Exhibits/Events/Education Boston Scientific Dianna Larsen Exhibit Marketing Lolly USA, LLC
Downsizing
If written downsizing request is received by the AUA on or before August 31, 2011, a full refund will be granted. All notification of downsizing received after August 31, 2011, will not be subject to a refund. The AUA has the right to relocate the Exhibiting Company after downsizing.
BOOTH RELOCATION
If it becomes necessary to relocate an exhibitor after a contract has been accepted, the AUA will contact the company involved. Every effort will be made to reassign the exhibitor to a similar space.