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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
American Thoracic Society International Conference
May 19-May 24, 2017 Washington, DC
http://conference.thoracic.org
Where today’s science meets tomorrow’s careTM
EXHIBITION DATES MAY 21 - 23, 2017
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
On behalf of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), we invite
you to participate in the ATS 2017 International Conference
exhibition in Washington, DC This is the preeminent
conference on pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
in the United States. The ATS appreciates the significant
contributions made by exhibiting and supporting companies.
As the largest professionally attended pulmonary meeting in
the United States, and the first healthcare meeting to have
an independent-third-party audit of our registration data
performed, our goal is to make this conference an increasingly
productive and profitable experience for you.
We are committed to providing an environment that fosters
discussion of your product or service to the over 12,000
pulmonary, critical care, and sleep researchers and clinicians
who will attend ATS 2017. We strive to facilitate beneficial
interactions between attendees and exhibitors, as well as help
you achieve the greatest ROI for your company.
“ ATS is a good show for relationship building with pulmonar y physicians (U.S. & International). They do a good job of helping and educating exhibitors on best practices and getting attendees into the exhibit hall.”
– Shaela Dickinson nSpire Health
Please Join UsAt the ATS 2017 International ConferenceThe Largest Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Conference for both Clinicians and Researchers in the United States.
AUDIENCE REACH
Benefits to ATS Exhibitors
Three hours of unopposed time Four complimentary exhibitor badges per 10’x10’
booth Exhibitor badge provides access into most
educational sessions (ticketed sessions not included) Five VIP Customer Exhibit Hall Only Passes Complimentary preview attendee pre-registration list
(first name, last names, institution, city, state, country) Attendee mailing list rental (email message can
be sent by CDS) that can be sorted by specific demographics to target those attendees most interested in your product/service
Exhibitor Success & ROI Center – your FREE, on demand, 24/7 exhibiting knowledge resource
Discounted exhibitor housing rates Complimentary Exhibitor Lounge on the exhibit floor
featuring beverages and snacks Rental of Expo Suites inside the Exhibit Hall or
discounted rates on Meeting Suites outside the Exhibit Hall
Opportunity to host an Industry Theater, Practical Workshop or Guru Bar
Monthly issues of the ATS Exhibitor Newsletter Exhibitor Appreciation Reception on Sunday
afternoon
• FeaturedexhibitorarticlesintwoePreviews,theATSPrintPreview,theExhibitGuideandallthreeATSDailyBulletinnewspapers
• ePreview2andtheATSPrintPreviewarefocusedontheExhibitHallandindustryprograms
• CompanynameandboothnumberintheFinalProgram
• CompanynameandboothnumberonlargefloorplansattheentrancestotheExhibitHallaswellasinsidetheExhibitHall
• CompanydescriptionandproductcategorylistingontheATSOnlineExhibitorDirectoryandATSConferencemobileapp
• CompanydescriptionandproductcategorylistingintheprintedATSExhibitGuide
• CompanydescriptionandproductlistingonthreeExhibitHallWayfinderkiosksdisplayingtheATSOnlineExhibitorDirectoryandInteractiveFloorplan
of survey respondents indicated they visited the Exhibit Hall in 2016.93%
We Promote You!
13,712 pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals attended the ATS 2016 International Conference
53.5%
of attendees were from the United States
of attendees spend up to 25% of their time teaching and sharing what they learned
52%
The ATS International Conference brings together researchers and clinicians so we can truly say this meeting is “Where Today’s Science Meets Tomorrow’s Care.TM ”
PROFESSIONAL AUDITED ATTENDANCEU.S. (includes Puerto Rico, Guam and APO military bases) – 7,330 International – 6,382For specific breakdown by state or country please see the complete audit online. Percentages shown are based on attendance as a whole.
We are pleased to present the independent, third-party audit of the ATS 2016 International Conference. The audit of the attendance numbers was performed by Exhibit Surveys. Full details of the audit can be found on the ATS conference website: https://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/become-exhibitor/official-attendee-audit.php
2016 ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS
ATS Conference Attendees (includes session speakers) 13,697
Exhibit Only Attendees 15
Total Professional Attendance 13,712Guests 195
Media 65
Exhibitors, Non-Exhibiting Supporters & Support Staff 2,143
Total Overall Audited Attendance 16,115
5.4%
10.2%
8.2%
3.0%
1.9%2.7%
3.5%
11.3%
7.1%10%
0.7%
22.8%
.9%
2.7%0.2%
3.2%
0.1%.87%
5%
ATTENDEES BY EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS(attendees could select up to 3)
ACNS-BC 12 0.1BA 170 1.2BM 10 0.1BM BCH 13 0.1BPharm 38 0.3BS 224 1.6BSc 215 1.6BSN 31 0.2CRT 2 <0.1DDS 34 0.3DMD 13 0.1DO 195 1.4DPhil 49 0.4DrMed 609 4.4DrPH 125 0.9DrPT 6 <0.1DSc 15 0.1DVM 30 0.2JD 8 0.1MA 41 0.3MBA 112 0.8MBBS 321 2.3MBChB 147 1.1MD 7,570 55.2MHS 13 0.1
MPH 63 0.5MRCP 30 0.2 MS 213 1.6 MSc 270 2.0 MSN 33 0.2 NP 61 0.4 PA 24 0.2 PharmD 183 1.3 PhD 1,868 13.6 PT 48 0.4 RN 56 0.4 RPh 6 <0.1 RRT 35 0.3 ScD 8 0.1 Other 547 4.0
Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Identified by Educational Credentials 13,448 98.1
Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Not Identified by Educational Credentials 264 1.9 TOTAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ONLY ATTENDEES 13,712 100.0
Education Total % of attnds total
Business Type Total attnds % of total
Academic, Private 2,408 17.6 Academic, Public 3,348 24.4Community Health Center 195 1.4Government, Federal 305 2.2 Government, International 78 0.6 Government, Local 142 1.0 Government, State 285 2.1 Government, Other 57 0.4 Health Maintenance Organization 102 0.7 Hospital, Community 1,296 9.5 Hospital, University 4,934 36.0 Hospital, Other 1,047 7.6Industry/Device 249 1.8Industry/Pharmaceuticals 1,369 10.0Industry/Research 726 5.3Military 43 0.3Practice/Group 562 4.1Practice/Individual 333 2.4Professional Society (employee) 89 0.6Veterans Affairs 420 3.1Other 309 2.3Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Identified by Work Setting 13,407 97.8Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Not Identified by Work Setting 305 2.2TOTAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ONLY ATTENDEES
13,712 100.0
WORKSETTING (BUSINESS TYPE)
53.4%
WHAT CAN EXHIBITORS DO TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SPEND MORE TIME IN THE EXHIBIT HALL? (Based on ATS 2016 attendee survey)
TOPICS OF INTEREST (attendees could select more than one response)
Topic Total attnds % of total
ARDS 3,652 26.6Sepsis 2,936 21.4Shock 2,186 15.9OtherRespiratoryFailure/Injury 1,952 14.2
Alpha-1Antitrypsin 842 6.1Asthma 5,518 40.2Bronchiectasis 2,106 15.4COPD 5,511 40.2OtherDiseasesofAirMovementandAirways 988 7.2
ChronicThromboembolicPulmonaryHypertension 1,308 9.5
PulmonaryHypertension 3,369 24.6OtherPulmonaryVascularDiseases 1,298 9.5
CysticFibrosis 1,806 13.2OtherCongenital,GeneticandDevelopmentalLungDiseases 805 5.9
Environmental,Exposure-RelatedandOccupationalLungDiseases 1,197 8.7
FungalLungDiseases 1,056 7.7NontuberculousMycobacterialInfection 1,190 8.7
PleuralInfections 1,199 8.7Pneumonia 2,956 21.6Tuberculosis 1,499 10.9OtherInfectiousLungDiseases 1,674 12.2
HIV/AIDS 714 5.2OtherSystemicDiseasesAffectingtheRespiratorySystem 1,200 8.8
IdiopathicPulmonaryFibrosis 3,192 23.3
OtherInterstitialLungDiseases 2,313 16.9
LungCancers 2,503 18.3Lymphangioleiomyomatosis 568 4.1Sarcoidosis 1,664 12.1OtherNonspecificInterstitialPneumonitis 791 5.8Mesothelioma 556 4.1PleuralEffusion 1,365 10.0OtherDiseasesofthePleuraandChestWall 528 3.9
MyastheniaGravis 288 2.1Narcolepsy 575 4.2ObstructiveSleepApnea 1,888 13.8Parasomnias 462 3.4RestlessLegSyndrome 532 3.9OtherSleep-RelatedandNeuromuscularBreathingDisorders 971 7.1
PulmonaryEmbolism/DeepVeinThrombosis 1,680 12.3RareLungDiseases 1,518 11.1Transplantation 1,117 8.1
Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Identified by Topics of Interest 13,395 97.7
Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Not Identified by Topics of Interest 317 2.3
TOTAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ONLY ATTENDEES 13,712 100.0
ATTENDEES BY SPECIALTY (attendees could select more than one response)
Business Type Total attnds % of total
Academic, Private 2,408 17.6 Academic, Public 3,348 24.4Community Health Center 195 1.4Government, Federal 305 2.2 Government, International 78 0.6 Government, Local 142 1.0 Government, State 285 2.1 Government, Other 57 0.4 Health Maintenance Organization 102 0.7 Hospital, Community 1,296 9.5 Hospital, University 4,934 36.0 Hospital, Other 1,047 7.6Industry/Device 249 1.8 Industry/Pharmaceuticals 1,369 10.0Industry/Research 726 5.3Military 43 0.3Practice/Group 562 4.1 Practice/Individual 333 2.4 Professional Society (employee) 89 0.6Veterans Affairs 420 3.1Other 309 2.3Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Identified by Work Setting 13,407 97.8Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Not Identified by Work Setting 305 2.2TOTAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ONLY ATTENDEES
13,712 100.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Educate rather than sell
Hands-on/interactive activities
In-booth education/speakers
In-booth product presentations/demonstrations
57.51 %
56.5 %
34.19 %
40.37 %
Administration/Management 940 6.9Advocacy 86 0.6Allergy/Immunology 1,267 9.2Anesthesiology 150 1.1AssistantProfessor 558 4.1AssociateProfessor 451 3.3BasicMicrobiology 119 0.9BehavioralScience 113 0.8Biochemistry 369 2.7BiomedicalEngineering 252 1.8Biophysics 123 0.9Biostatistics 237 1.7Cardiology(Adult) 433 3.2Cardiology(Pediatric) 101 0.7Cardiology(Other) 94 0.7Cell&MolecularBiology 1,067 7.8ClinicalMicrobiology 106 0.8ClinicalResearchCoordinator 169 1.2CriticalCare(Adult) 3,129 22.8CriticalCare(Pediatric) 173 1.3CriticalCare(Other) 144 1.1Dentistry 50 0.4Education/Teaching 754 5.5EmergencyMedicine 132 1.0EnvironmentalMedicine 225 1.6Epidemiology 401 2.9FamilyMedicine 251 1.8Fellow 503 3.7FullProfessor 602 4.4Genetics 308 2.2Geriatrics 78 0.6HealthPolicy 160 1.2HealthRegulation 54 0.4HospitalistPractice 220 1.6Immunology 850 6.2InfectiousDisease 558 4.1Informatics/Info.Systems 120 0.9InternalMedicine 1,263 9.2Journalism 28 0.2Law 17 0.1MarketingorCommercial 242 1.8Neonatology 129 0.9Neuroscience 104 0.8Nursing 49 1.1OccupationalMedicine 134 1.0
Oncology 314 2.3PalliativeCare 136 1.0Pathology 184 1.3Pediatrics 665 4.8Pharmacology 462 3.4Pharmacy 195 1.4PhysicalTherapy 114 0.8PhysicianAssistant 34 0.2Physiology,Cellular 296 2.2Physiology,Integrative/OrganSystem 367 2.7Post-Doctoral 305 2.2PreventiveMedicine 72 0.5Psychiatry 24 0.2Psychology 42 0.3PublicHealth 411 3.0Pulmonary(Adult) 5,889 42.9Pulmonary(Interventional) 874 6.4Pulmonary(Pediatric) 1,207 8.8QualityImprovement 193 1.4Radiology 126 0.9Rehabilitation 207 1.5Research(BasicScience) 1,759 12.8Research(Clinical) 1,670 12.2Research(Epidemiology) 549 4.0Resident 289 2.1RespiratoryTherapy 790 5.8Retired 32 0.2SleepMedicine 1,071 7.8SocialSciences 40 0.3Student(Non-Physician) 259 1.9Student(Physician) 135 1.0Surgery,Thoracic 108 0.8Surgery,Other 47 0.3Technician/TechnicalSupport 59 0.4VeterinaryMedicine 35 0.3Other 355 2.6
Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Identified by Major Areas 13,406 97.8 Total Conference and Exhibit Only Attendees Not Identified by Major Areas 306 2.2TOTAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT ONLY ATTENDEES 13,712 100.0
Education Total % of attnds total
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Scientific Posters, Registration, and Exhibits Located Together Theconferenceregistrationarea,thescientificposters,andtheExhibitHallarealllocatedinHallsA,B,andContheexhibitleveloftheconventioncenter.
Unopposed Exhibit Time Eachdayfrom1:15to2:15p.m.isdedicatedtimeforattendeestovisittheExhibitHall.Noeducationalprogrammingisscheduledduringthistime.ComplimentarybeveragesandwholesomesnacksareservedintheNetworkingHubstodriveattendance.
Guru BarsAttendeesareabletoengageandlearninoneoffoursmalltheatersorganizedbycategoriesofinterest:1)Education/Awareness/Prevention2)Diagnosis3)Treatment4)Adherence/Compliance.Thislearningexperienceconsistsofburstsessionsof15-20minutesledbysubjectmatterexpertsfromindustry.
Industry Theaters and Practical WorkshopsIndustryTheatersandPracticalWorkshopsprovidetwovenuesintheExhibitHallforattendeestogainknowledgeofthelatestindustryadvancesinpulmonary,criticalcareandsleepmedicine.TherearetwoIndustryTheaters(seating250people)andoneMiniTheater(seating50people)locatedacrossthebackoftheExhibitHall.Twotimeslotsperdayareavailableforthelargertheatersandthreetimeslotsperdayareavailableforthesmallertheater.TheATSprovidesboxedlunchesforthetheaterstoincreaseattendeeparticipation.ThePracticalWorkshop(seating150people)offersmedicaldevicecompaniestheopportunitytohostapresentationwithatleast50minutesofhands-onskillstraining.Weofferonetimeslotperdayandthesponsorcanaddboxedlunchestotheirpresentation.Hands-onskillstrainingisinhighdemandattheATSInternationalConference.
Digital Health Pavilion Digitaltherapeuticsareprovinghighlyeffectiveinhelpingtomanagelong-termconditions,aswellasdrivingbehaviorchangetopreventdiseasesinthelongrunandhelppeoplelivemorehealthily.ThesetechnologiessitattheheartoftheITrevolutioninhealth,democratizingaccesstothelatesthealthdata,researchandguidance.TheDigitalHealthPavilionshowcasesthelatestinnovationsavailableinthisrapidlychangingenvironment.
Discovery Quest TheDiscoveryQuestisafunwayforattendeesto“learn”somethingnewwhileexploringtheExhibitHall.Attendeesmustcorrectlyansweraquestionprovidedbyeachofthe15participatingexhibitors.AttendeessuccessfullycompletingtheDiscoveryQuestareenteredintoadailyprizedrawingforoneoffiveiPadMinis.
Professional HeadshotsHavingacurrentheadshotisvitalduetorecentadvancesinsocialmediaandonlinecommunicationchannels.TheATSoffersattendeesandexhibitorstheabilitytogetaheadshottakenbyaprofessionalphotographer.Thiswasanoverwhelmingsuccessin2016withalmost700attendeestakingpart.
ATS 2017 EXHIBIT HALL TRAFFIC BUILDERS
Power Breaks in the Networking HubsFourNetworkingHubsarelocatedthroughouttheExhibitHall.Comfortablefurnitureenticesattendeestomeetandnetworkwithcolleagues,peers,andfriends.Complimentarycoffeeandenergy-richsnacksareservedtwiceadaytopowerupattendees.
Complimentary VIP Customer Exhibit Hall Only RegistrationEachexhibitingcompanyreceivesfivecomplimentaryVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrations.IfyouhavepotentialcustomerslivinginoraroundtheWashington,DCarea,theVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationisthebestwaytogetthemtoyourbooth.Usethelinkontheexhibitorregistrationpagetosendoutinvitationsandtrackwhohasregisteredusingyourlink.TheVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationprovidesaccessintotheExhibitHallonlyandcannotbeusedtoaccesssessions.AdditionalVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationsareavailablefor$50each.
ATS DIGITAL ADVERTISING ON THE INTERACTIVE FLOORPLAN AND ONLINE EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYDigital AdvertisingForATS2016,exhibitorswereviewedover26,000timesontheInteractiveFloorplanandOnlineExhibitorDirectory.Startattractingattendeeattentionmonthsbeforetheconferencebyupgradingyourlisting.Exhibitorsputalotofattentionintomakingtheirboothnoticeable.Getontheattendees“mustsee”listbyupgradingyourlisting.
Exhibitors taking the Platinum package were viewed 4 times more than exhibitors with a basic listing. (ATS 2016)
Exclusive Banner Ad on Online Exhibitor Directory Landing page - $5,000 / Early bird $2,995 (ends November 1)
•IncludesPlatinumPackage•One180x150pixelbanneradonthehomescreenoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory
•ThehomescreenisdisplayedontheATS2017conferencewebsite
•Livelinkdirectsattendeestoyourexhibitorprofile/showcase•Statisticsareavailablefortracking•Uploadrequiresa360x300staticimage(jpgorpngfilepreferred)
Gold Package - $500•Companylogo•4productimageswithdescriptions•Accesstoleads
Platinum Package - $1,250•IncludestheGoldpackage•Priorityplacementatthetopofallonlinesearches
•4videopanels(foratotalof8displaypanels)•InclusionintheFeatured Exhibitor Search•OnlineboothishighlightedwithacornerpeelgraphicontheInteractiveFloorplan
•YourvideoorimageisfeaturedonthehomepageoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory
Digital advertising is available during the application process when booking your booth online. If you have any questions please contact Justin Post from Map Your Show at 513-527-8953 (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST) or email jpost@mapyourshow.com.
Connectwiththethousandsofattendeesfromaroundtheworldinterestedinclinicaltrialopportunitiesthatadvancepulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepmedicinebyreservingspaceinClinicalTrialAwareness.Itisaresourceareafororganizationslookingtodiscussclinicaltrialsinprogressasopposedtoproductsandservicesalreadyavailable.Positionedinahigh-trafficlocation,itisdistinctandseparatefromallothercommercialboothsallowingthosescientificdiscussionstohappeninanon-commercialenvironment.ClinicalTrialAwarenessprovidesspaceforcompaniestomeetone-on-onewithattendeestosharethelatestscientificadvancesandbreakthroughsandtodevelopdialoguesforfuturepartnershipsandcollaborations.
How the ATS promotes the Clinical Trial Awareness booths: •ListingintheATSExhibitGuide•Listingandwrite-upintheATSePreviewsentto30,000people•DailynotificationsviatheATSmobileconferenceapp•Signageplacedaroundtheconventioncenter•Abannerandtwometerboardsidentifyingthisspecialgroupofbooths
Boothspaceis$1,100per10’x10’andcarpetingisprovided.Spaceislimited.
It is strongly recommended companies purchase the ATS pre-registration attendee list and send a targeted message to attendees in the countries and disease areas of the clinical trials to let them know you want to meet them. The attendee list order form is available in the Freeman exhibitor service manual sent to exhibitors in February.
The exhibiting hours for Clinical Trial Awareness differ from regular Exhibit Hall hours to maximize attendee traffic.
ThehoursforClinicalTrialAwarenessareasfollows:Sunday, May 21 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday, May 22 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 23 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPECIALTY AREAS FOR EXHIBITORSClinical Trial Awareness
Don’t have time to send staff to the conference but you still want to reach this targeted audience? Purchase a recruitment ad in the ATS Exhibit Guide. The ATS Exhibit Guide is distributed to all attendees via the registration bag. All ads are in four color.
¼ PAGE AD $800 ½ PAGE AD $1,500 FULL PAGE $3,000Please contact Maureen Mauer at Ascend Integrated Media at 913-780-6633 or
mmauer@ascendintegratedmedia.com for more deadline dates and ad specifications.
Digital Health Pavilion Disruptivetechnologies–activitytrackers,wearablesensors,andmobileapps–aretransforminghealthandwellness.Thesenewpersonalhealthsolutions,processes,andproductsarechallengingexistingmodelsofcaredeliveryandhowwethinkabouthealth.TheDigitalHealthPavilionexploresthesetechnologiesinaboldnewway.
Start-up Kiosk: $2,500 (two sided kiosk) Aturnkeyenvironmentforstart-upcompaniestogainvaluableinsightandfeedbackonproductsstillindevelopmentorgainexposureforaproduct,technology,orsolutionbrandnewtothemarket.Allyouneedtobringisyourlaptoportablet.Includes: One side of kiosk with logos/graphics on kiosk, Internet, electrical, two chairs, and 2 exhibitor registrations.
Innovation Kiosk: $4,500 (three sided kiosk) TheInnovationKioskisthemostcomprehensivewaytoshowcaseyourtransformativetechnologytoattendees.Participationincludesaturnkeykioskanda15minutespeakingopportunityattheGuruBarofyourchoice.TheGuruBarseats25people.Includes: one side of kiosk, electrical, Internet, two chairs, logo/graphic on kiosk, one 15 minute time slot in the Guru Bar of your choice, and four exhibitor registrations.
Purchase a recruitment ad if a booth is not in the budget.
Job Recruitment BoothsLettheATShelpyoureachthejobcandidatesyouneed!Withover13,000pulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepspecialistsinattendance,thereisagoodchanceyournexthirecouldbehere.Discountedboothspaceisavailableforcompanieslookingtorecruitforopenpositions.JobRecruitmentexhibitorsareabletoselectanyboothontheexhibitfloor.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Cost $2,700per 10’ x 10’ booth space
The 10' x 10' booth space includes carpet, a 6ft draped table, and 2 chairs.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS
TheATSInternationalConferenceattractsattendeesfromallovertheworld.Therewere6,382professionalattendees(46.6%)representing100differentcountries,confirmingtheATS’sglobalattraction.AbreakdownoftheinternationalattendeesbycountrycanbefoundaspartoftheATS2016officialattendeeauditonourwebsite:http://conference.thoracic.org.
ItiscompletelyappropriateforinternationalcompanieswithoutFDAproductapprovaltoexhibitattheATSInternationalConference.Thereare,however,afewsimpleguidelinestowhichinternationalexhibitingcompaniesshouldadhere:
• CompanieswithoutFDAproductapprovalshouldclearlyindicateontheirbooththeirproductisfordisplaypurposesonlyandisnotapprovedforuseintheUnitedStates.
• Shippingpaperworkshouldindicatetheproductisfordisplaypurposesonly.
• ItisstronglyrecommendedinternationalcompaniesinformtheFDAandU.S.CustomsandBorderProtectiontheirproductsarebeingshippedintotheUnitedStatesfordisplaypurposesonly,andnotfordistribution.
Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheFDAat800-638-2041andU.S.CustomsandBorderProtectionat877-227-5511.
InternationalexhibitorshavethechancetohostanInternationalIndustryTheaterfornon-U.S.attendees,givingthemtheopportunitytolearnaboutproductsandservicesavailableintheirrespectivecountriesbutarenotapprovedintheUnitedStates.Attendeebadgesarecolor-codedandtheATSprovidesasecurityguardtoensureonlyinternationalattendeesareadmitted.
Additionally,theATSoffersinternationalexhibitorstheopportunitytoholdNon-CMEeveningprograms.Theseprogramscaneitherbeopentoallconferenceattendees,limitedtointernationalattendeesonly,orinvitation-onlyforyourspecificdelegation.
Finally,makesuretocheckoutMeetingSuitesforyouron-site,in-the-convention-centermeeting,orhospitalityneeds.
The ATS DOES Permit:✓ Hospitality Suites in Hotels✓ International Industry
Theaters✓ Non-CME Symposia
for your guests and other attendees
✓ Meeting and/or Hospitality Suites in the Convention Center
✓ Registration Desks at hotels with prior approval (not in lobby area)
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EXPO SUITES(Available to rent by Exhibitors Only)ExpoSuitesareprivatemeetingroomslocatedinbackoftheExhibitHall.ExpoSuitesallowexhibitorstocustomizetheinteriorofthespacetomeettheirneeds.ExpoSuitesaresecuredfromSaturday,May20ththroughTuesday,May23rd.Please note attendees are only permitted in the Exhibit Hall during regular hall hours.
Included with Expo Suites: Expo Suites Cost:
10'x10'ExpoSuite $4,00010'x20'ExpoSuite $5,00020'x20'ExpoSuite $6,00020'x30'ExpoSuite $7,000
•Privatemeetingroomstructurewithdoor(noceiling)
•Electrical(2000watts)
•Carpeting•18"x18"signwithcompanylogo
MEETING SPACE AT THE CONVENTION CENTERThree different options available
Private meeting space in the convention center is in high demand at the ATS 2017 International Conference. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure private meeting space onsite at the convention center. The ATS offers three options for meeting space – Meeting Suites, Meetup Rooms, and Expo Suites. Meeting Suites and Meetup Rooms are located outside the Exhibit Hall and are available from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday.Reasons you need meeting space:
Complete details on Meeting Space at the Convention Center can be found at http://conference.thoracic.org
MEETING SUITESMeetingSuitesareyourcompleteturnkeysolutionformeetingspace.Roomsincludeaconferencetableandchairs,a32”LCDscreen,wirelessInternet,electrical,andaceilingformaximumprivacy.
MEETUP ROOMS MeetupRoomsprovideanaffordableplaceforcompaniestomeetwithclients,customers,orstaff.Theyincludeaconferencetableandchairs.(Audiovisual,electrical,andInternetarenotincluded.)
• Clientmeetings• Pre-conmeetings• Trainingsessions• Focusgroups
• Hospitalitysuites• Privatedemonstrations• Relaxation/Breakroomforstaff• Convenience
Cost 10' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference10 person Exhibitor $900 $1,800 $3,600 $14,000Non-Exhibitor $1,400 $2,300 $4,100 $14,500
Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference20 person Exhibitor $1,200 $2,400 $4,800 $18,500Non-Exhibitor $1,700 $2,900 $5,300 $19,000
Cost 10' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference6-8 person Exhibitor $550 $1,100 $2,200 $8,500Non-Exhibitor $1,050 $1,600 $2,700 $9,000 Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference12-16 person Exhibitor $700 $1,400 $2,800 $11,000 Non-Exhibitor $1,200 $1,900 $3,300 $11,500
EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONEXHIBIT SPACE RATES$4,300 10'x10'Inlineboothspace$4,500 10'x10'Cornerboothspace$2,700 10'x10'Recruitmentspace$1,100 10'x10'boothspaceClinicalTrial AwarenessorNon-profitrate*$45.00persquarefootforIslandBooths (spaces20'x20'andlarger)*Non-profit rate is subject to availability. Proof of non-profit status for all new organizations must be submitted to Stacy McManus at smcmanus@thoracic.org.
REFUND/CANCELLATION/DOWNSIZING•Noticeofcancellationand/ordownsizingmustbereceivedinwriting.
•Arefundminusthecancellationfeeof20%ofthetotalboothpriceisavailableuntilFebruary3,2017.AfterFebruary3,2017,therearenorefundsandthefullbalanceisdue.
•Fordownsizing,halfoftheprioritypointsfortheyearareforfeited.
•TheATSretainstherighttorelocateanexhibitorafterdownsizing.
•TheATScansellcancelledordownsizedspacetoanotherexhibitorwithoutanyrebateorpermission.
ATS 2017 MATERIAL HANDLING RATESAdvanceshipmenttowarehouse$139.50CWTDirectshipmentstoconventioncenter$129.50CWTMaterial handling rates are straight time, blended composite rates which include any special handling or loose/uncrated surcharges. There is a 100 lb. minimum per shipment. Additional details can be found in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
ATS 2017 LABOR RATESStraighttime $107.50perhourOvertime $159.25perhour
TENTATIVE EXHIBIT HALL HOURS*Sunday,May21,2017 10:30a.m.to3:30p.m.Monday,May22,2017 10:30a.m.to3:30p.m.Tuesday,May23,2017 10:30a.m.to3:30p.m.
SET-UP*Friday,May19,2017 8a.m.to5p.m.Saturday,May20,2017 8a.m.to5p.m.
All booths and materials must be set up by 5 p.m. on Saturday. Any booth unoccupied by 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, are regarded as a no show and the contract to exhibit is terminated unless ATS has pre-authorized a late set-up. All freight is removed and returned to the loading dock at the exhibitor’s expense.
DISMANTLING*Duetothepostersandtheexhibitsbeinglocatedtogetherdismantlecannotstartuntilthepostersessionendsat4:30p.m.Dismantlingortearingdownexhibitspriortotheofficialcloseoftheexhibitionisprohibitedandresultsinthelossofprioritypointsandfutureaccesstotheattendeeregistrationlistrental.*Times are subject to change. The ATS will notify exhibitors of any changes.
THE ATS EXHIBITS TEAMStacy McManus, CEMDirector,CorporateAlliances&ExhibitionOperations212-315-8699|smcmanus@thoracic.orgShannon PayneAssistantManager,CorporateAlliances&ExhibitionOperations212-315-8605|spayne@thoracic.org
Steven StromExhibitSalesAssociate661-615-3515|sstrom@thoracic.org
Michelle TurenneChief,CorporateAffairs&BusinessDevelopment212-315-6448|mturenne@thoracic.org
OFFICIAL ATS VENDORSGENERALSERVICECONTRACTORFreeman909NewarkTurnpikeKearny,NJ07032201-299-7400
HOUSINGExperient, A Maritz Global Events Company5202PresidentsCourt,SuiteG100Frederick,MD21703800-967-8852Visit http://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/
index.php for floorplan and online application
REGISTRATIONConvention Data Services (CDS)1-866-635-3582CustomerServicerepresentativesareavailablefrom9a.m.to5p.m.(EST)
INDEPENDENT SERVICE CONTRACTORSExhibitingfirmsmayopttouseindependentservicecontractorsforinstallationanddismantling.Ifsuchcontractorsareused,theexhibitingfirmisresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSofthenameandaddressofthecontractorbyApril7,2017.ForsecuritypurposesanyindependentservicecontractorswedonotreceivenotificationforwillnotbepermittedtoaccesstheExhibitHall.IndependentservicecontractorsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSoftheboothstheywillworkinbyApril7,2017.Proofofinsurancecoverageisalsorequiredbythatdate.Ifacertificateofinsuranceisnotprovidedtheindependentservicecontractorwillnotbeabletoworkuntilitisreceived.
BOOTH CONSTRUCTION•Standardboothsarelimitedto8ft.backgrounddrapesand3ft.sidedrapes.Themaximumheightofanin-lineexhibitis8ft.andmayextendonly5ft.fromthebackwall.Theremaining5ft.mustnotexceed4ft.high.
• Forislands,20ft.isthemaximumheightpermitted,andtheremustbeaccessfromallfoursideswitha30%seethrougheffectfromallfoursidesofthebooth.AllislandboothsmustsubmittheboothlayoutforapprovalnolaterthanApril7,2017.Thelayoutsmustincludethedimensionsandelevationsofallboothcomponents.
•ContactStacyMcManus,CEMatsmcmanus@thoracic.orgforspecificsandapprovaloftwo-storyexhibitsorifavarianceisneeded.
•Allboothsmustbefullycarpetedorhavefloorcoveringfortheentireboothspace.
• Themaximumheightforthetopofanybanneris22ft.
REGISTRATION•AllexhibitorpersonnelmustberegisteredwithConventionDataServices.Thisincludes;boothrepresentatives,agencypersonnel,I&DstaffstayingthroughtheentireconferenceandanyoneelseneedingaccessintotheExhibitHall.
•Four(4)registrationsper10’x10’boothareprovidedwithoutcharge.AnexhibitorbadgeallowsadmissiontotheExhibitHall,generalsessions,andopenreceptions.ToattendanysessionsthathaveanadditionalfeeorbeeligibleforCMEorMOCcredit,anexhibitormustregisterasapaidattendee.ExhibitorsmayregisterforaPGCourseseparatelywithoutregisteringfortheentireconference.
•One(1)ExhibitHallOnlybadgeisprovidedforexhibitorswitha20’x20’boothorlargertobeusedspecificallyforanInstallation&DismantleSupervisorstayingforthedurationoftheconference.
•Additionalexhibitorstaffbadgesoverthecompanyallotmentareavailablefor$50.00perbadge.
•Exhibitorbadgesarepersonalandarenottobegiventoanyoneelse.Exhibitorscaughtbadgeswappingwillhavetheirbadgeconfiscatedpermanently.
•Supplementalbadgesorthosealteredorchangedbyusingabusinesscard,ribbons,orcompanylogosarenotpermittedandmaybeconfiscated.
•Exhibitorbadgescanbetransferredonlyiftheoriginalbadgeissurrenderedpermanentlyattheexhibitorregistrationdesk.
•Exhibitorbadgesareprintedinthenameofthecompanyshownontheexhibitreservationandapplicationformonly.
To reserve space, review floorplans, and rules and regulations, go tohttp://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/index.php
Any questions? Please contact: Stacy McManus, CEMDirector, Corporate Alliances & Exhibition OperationsEmail: smcmanus@thoracic.orgPhone: 212-315-8699 | Fax: 212-315-8653
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 y Exhibitorhousingandregistrationopen
DECEMBER 14, 2016y Phase1attendeeregistrationandhousingopens
JANUARY 19, 2017y Phase2attendeeregistrationopens–includesallsessions,courses,andworkshops
FEBRUARY 3, 2017y Finalpaymentdueforexhibitspacey “NoRefund”policygoesintoeffecty LinktotheExhibitorServiceManualdistributedtocontractedandfullypaidexhibitors
MARCH 7, 2017y CompanydescriptionandproductcategoryselectiondueforprintedATSExhibitGuideandOnlineExhibitorDirectory
APRIL 7, 2017y Notificationdueregardingintenttouseoutsidecontractorsandproofofinsurancefromcontractory Tanksofcompressedgasformsduey Promotionalgive-awayapprovaldeadline(writtenapprovalrequired)y ExhibitordirectoryinformationdeadlineforinclusionintheofficialATSExhibitorAddendum
3D Systems, HealthcareAbbott NutritionActelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc.Adherium LimitedADInstrumentsAerocrine / CircassiaAllergy & Asthma NetworkALLIANCE TECH MEDICAL, INC.Alpha-1 FoundationAmerican Association for Bronchology and
Interventional PulmonologyAmerican Board of Internal MedicineAmerican College of Chest Physicians
(CHEST)Applied BioPhysics, Inc.AQUAS Pure Air & WaterAragen Bioscience, Inc.ARDS Foundation
Asian Pacific Society of RespirologyAsociacion Argentina de Medicina
RespiratoriaAsociacion Latinoamericana de Torax - ALATAssociates of Cape Cod, Inc.Asthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaAstraZenecaAvery Biomedical DevicesB. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.Baxalta US Inc.Bayer HealthCareBDBenson Medical Instruments CoBiodesix, Inc.bioMerieux, Inc.Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Boston Medical Products / NovatechBoston Scientific Corporation
Brazilian Thoracic SocietyBresoTec Inc.British Thoracic SocietyBroncus Medical, Inc.Bruker BioSpinBTGCanadian Thoracic SocietyCell Biologics, Inc.Cempra, Inc.CepheidCheetah MedicalChildren's Hospital ColoradoChildren's Interstitial & Diffuse Lung Disease
Foundation (CHILD)Cincinnati Children's HospitalCogentix MedicalCognita LabsCohero Health
ATS 2016 EXHIBITORS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
FUTURE DATES2018 2019 2020May 18-23 May 17-22 May 15-20San Diego, CA Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA
COOK MEDICALCOPD FoundationCOSMEDCRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group LLCCSL BehringData Sciences International (DSI)Dolores Speech ProductsDoximityEastern Pulmonary ConferenceECO MEDICS - ECO PHYSICSElectromed, Inc.ElsevierERBE USAERTEuropean Respiratory SocietyExtracorporeal Life Support Organization
(ELSO)FibroGen, Inc.Fidelta d.o.o.Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc.FLUIDDA NVForum for International Respiratory Societies
(FIRS)Foundation for Sarcoidosis ResearchFUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.FuturemedGanshorn LLCGenentech, Inc.Gilead Sciences Inc.GlaxoSmithKlineGlobal Asthma NetworkGreat Lakes Orthodontics Ltd.Grifols USA, LLCHans Rudolph, Inc.Hayek Medical DevicesHealio Pulmonology by SLACK IncorporatedHill-RomHsiner Co., LTDHuntsville Hospital Heart CenterICC HealthcareImbio, LLCInamed GmbHIndian Chest SocietyInfinite TherapeuticsInsmed IncorporatedInspire Medical SystemsInternational Institute for the Advancement of
MedicineInternational Society for Aerosols in MedicineIrish Thoracic SocietyItamar MedicalJanssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Japanese Respiratory SocietyJournal of Thoracic Disease
Kaiser PermanenteKreg TherapeuticsKyrgyz Thoracic Society (KTS)Lexington Medical CenterLovelace Respiratory Research InstituteLung BiotechnologyLung Transplant FoundationLymphangiomatosis & Gorham's Disease
AllianceMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsMeda PharmaceuticalsMedical Decision NetworkMedQIAMedtronicMemorial Healthcare SystemMetamason, Inc.Methapharm, Inc.MGC DiagnosticsMicro Direct, Inc.MICROBASE TECHNOLOGY CORP.Miltenyi BiotecMIR - Medical International ResearchMonaghan Medical CorporationMorgan Scientific Inc.Mount Sinai - National Jewish Health Respiratory
InstituteMylan Inc.National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.National Death IndexNational Disease Research InterchangeNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteNational Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences (NIEHS)National Jewish HealthNCSS, LLCndd Medical Technologies Inc.NeilMed PharmaceuticalsNeuWave MedicalNiveus MedicalNonin Medical Inc.Nova BiomedicalNovartisnSpire HealthNTM Info & Research, Inc.Olympus America, Inc.PAH.tvPan African Thoracic SocietyPatient Services Inc.PCD FoundationPenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical
CenterPfizer, Inc.pfm medical inc.Philips RespironicsPneumaCare Limited
Pneumonia JournalPracticeLinkPromoCell GmbHPropeller HealthPulmonary Fibrosis FoundationPulmonary Hypertension AssociationPulmonxRare Lung Diseases ConsortiumReata PharmaceuticalsRegeneron Pharmaceuticals/SanofiRelapsing Polychondritis Awareness and
Support Foundation, Inc.ResMed Corp.Richard Wolf Medical Instruments CorporationSaint Francis Health SystemSCIREQ - an emka TECHNOLOGIES companyScleroderma FoundationSeegene Technologiesseven dreamers laboratories, inc.SleepImageSNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center, Inc.Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía
Torácica (SEPAR)SomaLogic, Inc.Sommetrics, Inc.SOMNOmedics AmericaSonoSite FujiFilmSoutheastHEALTHSpiration, Inc.St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterSTEMCELL Technologies, Inc.Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.Sutter Gould Medical FoundationSynapse Biomedical Inc.TEVA RespiratoryThe Dental and Physician Sleep NetworkThe Intensivist GroupThe JAMA NetworkThe LAM FoundationThe LancetTHORASYS Thoracic Medical Systems IncTSI HealthcareTurkish Thoracic SocietyU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUnited Therapeutics CorporationVeracyteVeran Medical TechnologiesVertex PharmaceuticalsVIDA Diagnostics, Inc.VitalographWolters Kluwer Health
ATS 2016 EXHIBITORS (continued)
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