Gpaa sponsorship 2012

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10TH ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE

Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th October, 2012

9am-5pm each day

CONFERENCE HALL, EREDEC HOTEL – KOFORIDUA EASTERN REGION-GHANA

Theme: “All Hands on Deck, Achieving The Millennium Development Goals 4, 5

& 6 in Ghana – The Role of The Physician Assistant”.

To Our Prospective Supporters: The Ghana Physician Assistants (Medical) Association would like to invite you to partner with us at the 10th GPAA Annual General Conference, Tuesday through Saturday, October 19-20, 2012 at the Conference Hall of EREDEC Hotel, Koforidua, E/R Ghana. The annual conference provides unique opportunities to market your products & services. This is an excellent opportunity to stand alongside industry neighbours, innovative competitors and a concentrated, captive audience of decision-makers in the PA profession. GPAA (Medical) is the only nation-wide voice for over 2,000 Physician Assistants-Medical in all the rural and urban health centres,polyclinics and hospitals practice settings in Ghana. Physician Assistants from all over Ghana, in private practice, primary care, and tertiary care settings will be in attendance. Physician Assistants take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests, diagnose and treat illnesses, counsel on preventive healthcare, suture lacerations, assist in minor surgery and most importantly prescribe medications. Our attendees include students and seasoned professionals exploring employment opportunities in a variety of settings. PAs also look for financial services, vacation destinations and all varieties of creature comforts to compliment their professional lives. We know from our member ship surveys that: • Over 60% spend up to Ghc100,000 each annually on medical equipment, supplies and medications in physician practices, hospitals, extended care facilities & community health centers • Over 71% either directly influence or recommend the buying of patient diagnostics/treatment & care equipment, supplies and services • Over 68% work in group practices or hospital settings with an additional 14% in solo physician practices • Physician Assistants write more than 20% of prescriptions per year (278 million) • More than 77% of Physician Assistants are responsible for meeting pharmaceutical representatives and many are the primary contact for these representatives Exhibit space is limited and will sell quickly. If your company is interested in multiple spaces, that is all the more reason to move rapidly. Physician Assistant attendance is anticipated to exceed 700! Since the conference topics are accredited as a CPD credit points by the Medical and Dental Council Ghana for all. As always, the attendees are anxious to speak with you! Refreshment breaks will occur in the exhibit area increasing the attendee flow past your booth. Return your completed exhibitor and sponsorship applications with payment today! Please do not hesitate to contact us through our official events planning consultants: VARADEROS EVENTX SOLUTIONX on +233-202-350-250 (Regina) or +233-209-058-152 to guarantee your place or to ask questions. I am confident that your participation will be a win-win partnership! We look forward to seeing you at the EREDEC HOTEL in Koforidua! Thank you Sincerely, Chief Imoro Bandana III (National President)

10TH GPAA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2012

PAST SUPPORTERS Unichem(Gh)Ltd M&G Pharmaceuticals SevenSeas/Ernest Chemist Medriech PLC/Ernest Chemist Pharmanova Gh.Ltd Sanofi Aventis Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Indus Pharmaceuticals Socomex Gh.Ltd Denk Pharma Bedita Pharmacy MEPHA Novartis CG Biostadt Sinopharma GB Pharma

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES… PLATINUM (1) Investment: GH¢ 10,000.00

Benefits PROGRAM PARTICIPATION • Platinum Sponsorship: Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor within the conference program. Your company logo will be included on all signage promoting this AGC, logo on PowerPoint presentations of scientific sessions as well as Co-branding. - Right to have company material available within two sessions per day of the sponsored activity. - Right to have a member of sponsoring company does a brief 5 minutes product introduction presentation during the official opening. CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Two Exhibitors stands – 1ST DOUBLE SPACE BOOTH • Banner position available in pre-function and/or registration areas and inside conference hall • Full-page advertisement in conference guide/brochure • Logo and 100-word company description and contact information in conference guide • Insert of marketing piece (Samples or/and product information leaflet) into each conference bag distributed to all attendees

BRAND REACH • Inclusion as sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion of the AGM, including: - All conference advertising in Radio, Television, Newspaper and Outdoor banners Backdrop Banner at main conference hall (Sponsor’s expense), Flaxy banner stands at both ends of stage, Giant banner stands at entrance of venue (sponsor’s expense) • Three Product presentations (SCIENTIFIC SESSION) RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Reserved guest list: Executive Director as one of the special guests at the official durbar and Buffet Dinner Dance • Right to submit a maximum of 5 customers and prospect names for invitation to Buffet Dinner Dance • Three booth staff passes or tickets for all activities • One complete set of conference registration materials • Special certificate and award plaque “PLATINIUM SPONSOR” • Special Thank you note signed by the National President MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION • Pre-show mail blast • Post-show mail blast • Database of attendee names, titles, facilities and addresses for one-time mailing post show


SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT INFO

GOLD (4) Investment: GH¢ 8,000.00

Benefits CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • One exhibitor space • Full-page advertisement in conference guide • Logo and 75-word company description and contact information in conference guide • Insert of marketing piece into each tote bag distributed to all attendees BRAND REACH • Inclusion as sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion of the AGM, including: - All conference advertising in Radio, Television, Newspaper and Outdoor banners •Two Banner Stands sidewalks and Two Hangouts in main conference hall (upstairs) •Two banners at the entrance to the venue • Two Products presentation (SCIENTIFIC SESSION) RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Reserved guest list: Right to submit a maximum of two guests for invitation • Three full-conference passes • One complete set of conference registration materials •Special certificate and award plaque “GOLD SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION

SILVER (3) Investment: GH¢ 6,000.00

Benefits CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • One exhibitor space • Half-page advertisement in conference guide • Logo and 50-word company description and contact information in conference guide

BRAND REACH Inclusion as sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion of the AGM, including: - All conference advertising in Radio, Television, Newspaper and Outdoor banners • One banner stands sidewalks and One hangout in main conference hall (Upstairs) • One banner at Main entrance of the venue • One Product presentations (SCIENTIFIC SESSION) RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Reserved guest list: Right to submit a maximum of one guest for invitation • One complete sets of conference registration materials •Special certificate and award plaque “SILVER SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION

• Database of attendee names, titles, firms and address

• Database of attendee names, titles, firms and addresses


BRONZE (unlimited Investment: GH¢ 3,000.00

Benefits CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • One exhibitor space • Logo and 30-word company description and contact information in conference guide

BRAND REACH • Inclusion as sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion of the AGC, including: - All conference advertising in Radio, Television, Newspaper and Outdoor banners One Banner stand and One Hangout banner at main conference hall (upstairs) One banner at Entrance to the venue

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Reserved guest list: Right to submit a maximum of one guests for invitation to the Buffet Dinner Dance • One complete set of conference registration materials •Special certificate and award plaque “BRONZE SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President

ADD-ON SPONSOR CONFERENCE (TOTE) BAG GH¢ 2,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Exclusive branding of the event tote bag distributed to all attendees at registration. Company Logo placement on exterior of the event tote bag CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Insert of marketing piece into each tote bag distributed to all attendees • ½ page ad in the onsite show notebook distributed to all attendees • One Exhibitor space BRAND REACH • Inclusion as sponsor in all advertising, marketing and promotion of the AGC • Logo and 50-word company description and contact information in conference guide RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Reserved guest list: Right to submit a maximum of two guests for invitation to Buffet dinner dance • One complete set of conference registration materials •Special certificate and award plaque “TOTE SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President


PEN & PADS QTY: 600 EACH SUPPLIED IN KIND/ GH¢1,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Exclusive branding of the event pens and notepads. CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Exclusive branding of the event stationery (provided by sponsor) distributed in general session and (if applicable) all workshops, Scientific sessions, etc. • Insert of marketing piece into each tote bag distributed to all attendees T SHIRTS & CAPS QTY: 500 GH¢ 4,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Exclusive branding of the event T SHIRTS & CAPS. CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • One Exhibitor space • Exclusive branding of the event venue entrance with banner and showcasing during HEALTH WALK and Tours (provided by sponsor) • Insert of marketing piece into each tote bag distributed to all attendees •Special certificate and award plaque “T SHIRTS & CAPS SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President

BADGES SPONSOR QTY: 500 GH¢ 1,000.00 DESCRIPTION: Exclusive branding of the event Attendees badge. CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Exclusive branding of the event badge (provided by sponsor) distributed during registration of attendees • Logo embossment of sponsor and Insert of marketing piece into each tote bag distributed to all attendees SPECIALTIES OFFERING ACTIVITY SPONSOR SCIENTIFIC SESSION – 12 entries GHc500 /presentation TOUR – 5 entries GHc300/sponsor EXHIBITOR STAND – 30 entries GHc700/stand


FOOD & BEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES SNACKS SPONSOR (6) GH¢600.00 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION • Signage promoting the sponsorship • Branded décor during the break, including: - Distribution of literature or promotional item during break (subject to approval by Event planning consultant) - Placards w/ company branding on food and beverage locations RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING •Special certificate “SNACK SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President COCKTAIL SPONSOR (unlimited) GH¢300.00 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Signage promoting the sponsorship • Branded décor during the break, including: - Distribution of literature or promotional item during break (subject to approval by Event planning consultant) - Placards w/ company branding on food and beverage locations RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING •Special certificate “COCKTAIL SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President

WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR (1 available) GH¢1000.00 DESCRIPTION: Exclusive sponsor of AGC Event bottle CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Sponsor logo branded on the water bottle provided to all attendees at registration, opening durbar and other program specified. • Attendees are encouraged to use the water bottle throughout event and refill at designated water stations that will be located throughout venue • Paper cups w/ sponsor logo will also be provided at all water stations • Post-show mailing list of all registered attendees for one time use. Attendee name, title, health facilities name, and mailing address will be provided. Emails and phone numbers are not included in this list in accordance with privacy regulations RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING •Special certificate and “WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President


LUNCH SPONSOR (unlimited) Investment: GH¢300.00 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Signage promoting the sponsorship • Branded décor during brunch, including: - Distribution of literature or promotional item during brunch (subject to approval by Event Planning Consultants) - Placards w/ company branding on food and beverage locations RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING •Special certificate “LUNCH SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President SUPPER SPONSOR (unlimited) GH¢300.00 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Signage promoting the sponsorship • Branded décor during Supper, including: - Distribution of literature or promotional item during supper (subject to approval by Event Planning consultant) - Placards w/ company branding on food and beverage locations RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING •Special certificate “SUPPER SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President

BUFFET DINNER DANCE (unlimited) Investment: GH¢500.00 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION • Opening address by a senior executive of one sponsoring company, subject to approval by Event Planning Consultant CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE • Sponsor logo included on Buffet Dinner Dance Invitations and Program • Signage promoting the sponsorship • Acknowledgement and logo in Buffet Dinner Dance program BRAND REACH • Inclusion as sponsor in some advertising, marketing and promotion of AGM RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING • Three tickets to Buffet Dinner Dance • Database of attendee names, titles, firms and addresses for one-time mailing •Special certificate “BUFFET DINNER DANCE SPONSOR” •Special Thank you note signed by the National President


ADVERTISING AND A LA CARTE OPTIONS GPAA-Medical is offering new and exciting opportunities to give you more exposure to conference attendees. Target your marketing Cedis by selecting an option below. ADVERTISE IN THE CONFERENCE BROCHURE FULL PAGE (7” X 10”) GH¢650 1/2 PAGE (7” X 5”) GH¢350 1/4 PAGE (3.5” X 5”) GH¢200 ADVERTISE IN THE CONFERENCE NOTE BOOK (CIRCULATED TO ON-SITE ATTENDEES) INSIDE FRONT COVER (5” X 8”) GH¢500 INSIDE BACK COVER (5” X 8”) GH¢350 FULL PAGE AD (5” x 8”) GH¢250 ALA CARTE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Refreshment Break (Health Walk & Games) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GH¢1,000 All Refreshment Breaks will be located in the Games Field Your support will be acknowledged with prominent signage and recognition during the break, in the Hall of Honor Acknowledgment and in printed materials.

Badge Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GH ¢1,000 Here’s your chance to have your company name“on”every attendee. (GPAA will produce badge with your name only) Insert in Conference Tote Bag or Registration Kit ………..GH¢500 Spotlight your product or service with printed material inserted in Attendee Registration Kits (All inserts must be approved by GPAA) Attendee Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GH¢250 Your company can place an invitation to come to your booth (limit 15 words) on the Exhibit Questionnaire provided to all conference attendees to be completed and submitted for a giveaway.


PROGRAMME PLEASE FILL THE SPONSOR’S FORM DETAILS ATTACHED TO THIS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PACKAGE AND CALL THE EVENT PLANNING CONSULTANT +233-243-841739 / +233-202-572-369 Or e-mail: [email protected] ATTN: GPAA AGC 2012 Or mail to: VARADEROS EVENTX SOLUTIONX P.O.BOX CT6725 4431 CANTONMENTS – ACCRA Corporate Office: C10 MARKET ROAD PATASI ESTATE near TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH POLICE DEPOT PATASI KUMASI. Thanks for your strategic decision to enjoy the numerous benefits associated with this event.

DATE ACTIVITY DAY PERIOD SIDE ATTRACTION

MON 15/10/12

Arrival & Meeting of NEC Evening

TUES 16/10/12 Arrival of Members

WED 17/10/12 1ST Scientific Session Day 1 Morning EXHIBITION

WED 17/10/12 GMAA CAUCUS Day 1 Afternoon EXHIBITION

WED 17/10/12 Welcome Cocktail Evening

SPONSORS SLIDESHOW

THUR 18/10/12

Official Opening

Ceremony Day 2 Morning EXHIBITION

THUR 18/10/12 2ND Scientific Session Day 2 Afternoon EXHIBITION

FRI 19/10/12 Health Walk / Games Day 3 Morning

FRI 19/10/12 GMAA CAUCUS Day 3 Afternoon EXHIBITION

FRI 19/10/12

BUFFET DINNER DANCE Day 3 Evening LIVE BAND

SAT 20/10/12 DEPARTURE Day 4 Morning


Why Exhibit ? Be part of this successful exhibition heritage and join us at 10TH GPAA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2012 Koforidua. This AGC exhibition has a history of producing successful events that bring pharmaceutical dealers and distributors, suppliers and end-users together, including our members nationwide, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (MEDICAL).

10TH GPAA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2012 Koforidua will launch with an incredible 500 square metres of exhibition space at the Conference, Koforidua and with major pharmaceutical companies already purchasing spaces, is set to follow in the footsteps of its prestigious predecessor, 9TH GPAA AGC 2011 KUMASI and become a must-attend national event for the year.

Reach a targeted audience of thousands of medical professionals, distributors, dealers and suppliers from hundreds of firms nationwide in just three days

Build thousands of new and productive business contacts and meet your existing clients or partners

Get your share of the growing healthcare market in Ghana

Sell your products to those who come to make a purchase directly at the show or in the near future

Benchmark your company’s strengths against thousands of companies working successfully in Ghana’s healthcare market

Develop your profile by supporting one or more of the activities taking place at the event or by being a sponsor of the Annual General Conference

Experience broadest possible visibility for your products and services

Discover new innovations and where to generate prescriptions and new distribution channels

Present your products, services and solutions to potential medical assistants and buyers

Interact with leading national market players including; key Government and private healthcare decision-makers, from the private and public sectors and new customers and suppliers

Book your stand at 10TH GPAA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2012 Koforidua, October, 2012 and be part of a new and innovative experience with thousands of other healthcare professionals and prospective business partners for you to meet.

CONTACT THE EVENT PLANNING CONSULTANT +233-243-841739 / +233-202-572-369 Or e-mail: [email protected]

VARADEROS EVENTX SOLUTIONX NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE

Health & Medicine

Gpaa sponsorship 2012