American Pediatric Surgical Association : Annual Meeting

APSA 2009 Support Opportunities

Why APSA?
Targeted marketing at the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 40th Annual Meeting provides direct access to pediatric surgeons, managers, nurses and other medical professionals.

Create brand awareness, network with leaders in the surgical industry, build knowledge about your customers
and support the world’s premier pediatric surgical association.

Download the Support and Exhibit Prospectus and Contract.

All support levels receive these standard benefits:

• Description of your organization in the final program † (100-word maximum)

• Organization name and logos on signs, preliminary and final programs †

• Acknowledgement on scrolling slides

• President’s acknowledgement from the podium, recognizing your organization as a supporter of the
annual meeting

• Organization name in a thank you message on the APSA Web site following the annual meeting and via e-mail to all APSA members

Platinum Supporter $25,000 USD
Platinum supporters enjoy the standard benefits, plus:

♦ Link to your organization’s Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting
♦ Exhibit booth at the annual meeting, including three complimentary badges
♦ One complimentary set of APSA member mailing labels
♦ Tote bag with your organization’s logo distributed to each meeting attendee ensures that all APSA 40th Annual Meeting attendees see your company name and logo Become the only Platinum Supporter and receive top recognition during the meeting!!

40th Annual Meeting Special
Support Opportunities
Be Part of APSA’s Celebration
Add any of the following to your support package to be part of APSA’s 40th anniversary celebration:

Champagne Toast at the Banquet
$10,000 USD
Celebrate APSA’s 40th Annual Meeting with a champagne toast for more than 500 people attending the President’s Banquet. Your organization will be mentioned by the APSA President as he toasts APSA’s past and looks ahead to the future.

“Say it with Chocolate”
$1,500 USD
Your organization’s name or logo on chocolate coins will grace each dessert plate as APSA concludes its 40th Annual Meeting President’s Banquet.

40th Annual Meeting Lanyard
$2,000 USD
Each APSA meeting attendee will receive a lanyard with your organization’s name or one-color logo.

Padfolios
$5,000 USD
For the first time, convenient padfolios with 8” x 5” size notepads will be given to each attendee. These padfolios will include your organization’s name or logo and have a zipper closure that attendees can use to hold the final program.

40th Annual Meeting Specialty Coffee Break
$16,000 USD
Your company will be highlighted with appropriate signs during a coffee break during the Annual Meeting.

Gold Supporter $12,000 USD
Gold supporters enjoy the standard benefits, plus:

♦ Link to your organization’s Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting
♦ Exhibit booth at the annual meeting, including three complimentary badges
♦ One complimentary set of APSA member mailing labels

Select one of the following support events:

♦ APSA Welcome Reception
♦ President’s Reception
♦ Specialty Surgery Luncheon. This luncheon features the latest in pediatric surgery.
♦ Internet Kiosk. Become a Gold Supporter for the APSA Internet kiosks and have your company name
and logo installed as a screensaver and wallpaper on the computer stations located in the exhibit
area. APSA meeting attendees will use these computer stations to check e-mail, browse the Internet
and complete online evaluations during the APSA 40th Annual Meeting.

Silver Supporter $5,000 USD
Silver supporters enjoy the standard benefits, plus:

♦ Link to your organization’s Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting

Select one of the following support events:

♦ Annual Golf Tournament
♦ Fun Run
♦ Tennis Tournament
♦ Keycard program. Take advantage of a high-visibility support opportunity and ensure that all APSA 40th Annual Meeting attendees see your company name and logo. Your company name and logo will be printed on hotel keycards distributed to APSA meeting attendees when they arrive at the El Conquistador Golf Resort & Golden Door Spa.

Traditional Supporter $3,000 USD
Traditional supporters enjoy all the standard benefits.

Select one of the following support events:

♦ Wine and Cheese Poster Reception
♦ Daily Refreshment Break
♦ Daily Delegate Breakfast
♦ Daily Companion Program Breakfast
♦ Daily audiovisual equipment

† This information is included in the preliminary and final programs if APSA headquarters receives an exhibit contract on or before the editorial deadlines. The deadline for the preliminary program is Jan. 9, 2009. The deadline for the final program is Feb. 2, 2009.

If you are interested in supporting an event or in exhibiting opportunities, contact Shalini D’Souza, APSA Exhibit Manager, at +1-847/480-9576, Ext. 275, or sdsouza@eapsa.org, to ensure your organization has a leading role at this extraordinary event.

APSA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Updated: November 5, 2008