EXHIBIT AND COMMERCIAL PROMOTION INFORMATION
Support the 2024 ASE Annual Meeting as an exhibitor or with a commercial promotion and gain access to chiefs of surgery, directors of surgical residency and clerkship programs and surgical residents. A high percentage of these physicians are instrumental in the decision making process for surgical equipment and educational materials and are actively involved in surgical education programs.
Reserve your exhibit space by January 12, 2024 and save $150.
Exhibit information is available in the Prospectus.
EXHIBIT SPACE – $1,850 ($2,000 after January 12, 2024 Early Bird Application Deadline)
For more information, please contact Jenay Root, Development and Exhibit Manager at [email protected]
All exhibit spaces include:
◊ One 6′ by 2′ draped display table
◊ Two side chairs
◊ Tabletop exhibitor ID sign
◊ Exhibitor badges (four per exhibiting company)
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
Times subject to change
Wednesday, April 24
Exhibits open: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Morning and afternoon breaks in exhibit area
Thursday, April 25
Exhibits open: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Morning and afternoon breaks in exhibit area
Friday, April 26
Exhibits open: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Morning break in exhibit area
COMMERCIAL PROMOTION & SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Reserve your Commercial Promotion Opportunity today!
Platinum Level Commercial Promotion: $10,000
-One exhibit space in prime location (placement based on availability)
-Recognition as supporter of Refreshment Breaks in exhibit area
-Recognition as supporter of Thinking Out of the Box and Candlelight Sessions
-Recognition on meeting slide (separate slide with graphic logo of sponsor’s choice)
-Recognition on poster in meeting foyer
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks and Awards Banquet
-Invitation to and recognition at the Annual ASE Banquet (two tickets)
-Scrolling advertisement on home page of SEW program app (banner ad)
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Gold Level Commercial Promotion: $5,000
-One exhibit space in prime location (placement based on availability)
-Recognition on meeting slide
-Recognition on poster in meeting foyer
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks and Awards Banquet
-Invitation to and recognition at the Annual ASE Banquet (two tickets)
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Silver Level Commercial Promotion: $2,500
-Recognition on meeting slide (separate slide with graphic logo of sponsor’s choice)
-Recognition on poster in meeting foyer
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks and Awards Banquet
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Commercial Promotion – Lunch & Learns – $5,000 (plus charges for food & beverage/AV)
BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY
Participating companies will have the chance to host an educational Lunch & Learn event during the ASE Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 24th. Lunch is not provided for general meeting attendees so this is a unique opportunity for them to have lunch at the hotel while attending an educational session of your design with your chosen presenters (to be approved by program chair in advance). While not considered part of the official ASE program, these events will be promoted in the meeting app and e-blasts to pre-registrants.
Commercial Promotion – Innovation Center – $5,000 (per 60-Minute Product Demo)
BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY
During Surgical Education Week, participating companies can showcase and demo their products to meeting attendees in a private room, away from the distractions of the exhibit hall. 60-minute time slots will be available to each participating company during which they can meet one-on-one or in small groups with ASE and APDS members. Leadership from both societies will spend time in the Innovation Center, allowing for invaluable access and exposure not possible in the main exhibit area.
Commercial Promotion – URM Trainee Scholarships – $1,500
BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY
The ASE DEI committee is introducing one or more travel scholarships of at least $500 for trainees who are considered underrepresented in the surgical education community and who are interested in attending the Annual Meeting. The scholarship funds would be used to cover the costs of meeting attendance such as airfare and hotel lodging. This initiative is in keeping with the ongoing mission of the ASE to make a home for all in the surgical education community, encompassing a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Commercial promotion will include:
-Recognition of support by ASE President during opening and closing remarks and Awards Banquet
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Commercial Promotion – High School Outreach Event – $1,500 (or in-kind equipment donation)
This event will be organized jointly with the APDS and held at a local high school to spread awareness of career opportunities in the medical field. Monetary and in-kind sponsorships (laparascopic box trainers) will be accepted.
Commercial promotion will include:
-Recognition of support by Event Chair and by ASE President during opening and closing remarks
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Commercial Promotion – Trainee Quickshot Session: $1,500
This session provides a low-stakes, inclusive environment for trainees to present their work for the first time with real-time feedback from ASE faculty/trainee moderators and session attendees. The session will be followed by a trainee networking event for students and residents
to meet with ASE leadership.
Commercial Promotion will include:
-Acknowledgment signage at the entrance to the session
-Recognition of support by Session Chair during session
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks and Awards Banquet
-Acknowledgment in SEW program app with logo and web link
Commercial Promotion – Family Care Grants – $1,500
Several $500 scholarships will be awarded to alleviate childcare burdens for ASE members traveling to the conference. These scholarships can be used to support travel of another caretaker to the conference, childcare in San Diego, or to secure childcare arrangements at home while the ASE member attends the conference in Orlando. This initiative was launched to encourage in-person meeting attendance by ASE members in the early stages of their career.
Commercial promotion will include:
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
Commercial Promotion – Scientific Posters – $1,500
The posters provide an opportunity for depicting ideas and research results. In addition, they provide a chance to discover and share activities in surgical education and to have individual discussions with the poster presenters. Requested abstract topics for the meeting include:
Assessment
Curriculum Development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Education Technology
Faculty Development
Global Surgical Education
Interprofessional Education
Program Evaluation
Recruitment and Selection
Simulation
Teaching Methods
Wellness/ Well Being
Other
Commercial promotion will include:
-Recognition on poster at entrance to Scientific Poster area
-Recognition of support by ASE president during opening and closing remarks
-Acknowledgement in SEW program app with logo and web link
SEW App Banner Ad: $1,500
Scrolling advertisement on home page of SEW program app (includes hyperlink to advertiser’s website)
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Reserve Your Commercial Promotion or Support Opportunity today!
To secure a commercial promotion or visibility opportunity, please use the link below:
https://www.surgicaleducation.com/industry-commercial-promotion-application/
For more information on any of the above opportunities, please contact Jenay Root, Development Manager at email: [email protected] or tel: 310-215-1226, ext. 127.