Corporate Support Sponsorship

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1 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C ANNUAL MEETING Corporate Support Sponsorship

2 2016 A C R /A R H P A N N U A L M E E T I N G : T H E W O R L D S P R E M I E R R H E U M AT O L O G Y M E E T I N G 2016 Corporate Support Guidelines NEW in 2016: All opportunities may include corporate and/or product branded messaging, except those supporting specific sessions or educational activities. ACR has eliminated the stipulation regarding corporate-only messaging external to the exhibit hall. ACR produces all signage and other supporter materials unless otherwise noted. ACR approval is required for all supporter-produced materials in advance of production. Development/placement of supporter signage and materials is at the discretion of the ACR. ACR Exhibitor Prospectus and Rules and Regulations are applicable. Additional guidelines may apply to specific opportunities Supporter Benefits and Recognition Benefits: In addition to unique benefits for each opportunity, all support opportunities include corporate recognition in Annual Meeting signage located throughout the convention center and listings within the Session Tracker Plus and the ACR Daily News. Recognition: All opportunities may include corporate and/or product branded messaging, aside from session or educationrelated activities. NEW in 2016: PRODUCT MESSAGING AVAILABLE ON SPONSORSHIPS OUTSIDE THE EXHIBIT HALL All ACR sponsorship opportunities may include either corporate and/or product messaging, with the exception of opportunities supporting an event or session at the Annual Meeting. CONTINUING IN 2016 SUBMIT A NEW SPONSORSHIP Specifically, we welcome innovative ways that you think your organization can add value to the meeting and attendee experience while achieving your organization s visibility and awareness goals. Each exhibiting organization may submit one new sponsorship for consideration. Contact the ACR for more information and specific guidelines and to secure your new sponsorship! 23

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4 5 4 Now Available GRAND LOBBY BANNERS Three Opportunities Left Four Opportunities: $75,000 each Welcome attendees to Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the 2016 Annual Meeting with a large banner located in the Grand Lobby. These 10 W x 20 H vertically-oriented vinyl banners can include corporate and/or branded meeting messaging. The banners will be located near the Grand Lobby Stairs or the escalators to the lower levels. L STREET BRIDGE BANNERS Four 10 W x 20 H Vertical Opportunities: $75,000 each Two 10 H x 20 W Horizontal Opportunities: $75,000 each The L Street Bridge high traffic area offers several vinyl banner opportunities for sponsors to display corporate and/or product meeting messaging. Several ACR activities will be taking place in this area, including the ACR Concierge Center, Technology Center Kiosks, and College awards display, making it a perfect location to display your meeting message. MIDDLE BUILDING WALL BANNER Exclusive Opportunity: $75,000 - Combine with the middle building and concourse A/B escalator clings for additional $50,000. This large 10 H x 20 W vinyl banner exclusive to the middle bridge area allows for corporate and/or branded meeting messaging. It s a great opportunity to catch attendees with your messaging on their way to Hall D or up to the L Street Bridge.

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6 7 6 GRAND LOBBY INTERIOR/PRE-FUNCTION BANNERS Exclusive Opportunity (two banners each side): $75,000 As attendees make their way beyond the Grand Lobby into the convention center, catch their attention and drive booth traffic with four 18 W x 18 H vertical double-sided banners along the wall in the Grand Lobby interior area. These banners can include corporate and/or branded meeting messaging, and are thinner than other banners throughout the rest of the convention center and offered to maximize the space of the interior pre-function area. CHARGING KIOSKS Now Available Exclusive Opportunity: $50,000 Ten charging kiosks will be set around the convention center in high-traffic areas, including the Grand Lobby, South Lobby, L Street Bridge, and Exhibit Hall. Sponsors are able to provide a static or looping video with corporate and/or product branded advertisements to play each day throughout the meeting on the 46 HD LED screen. CONFERENCE SHUTTLE BUSES WITH BUS WRAP OPTION Exclusive Opportunity: $100,000 + add-on external bus wrapping option: $10,000 per bus Complimentary shuttle bus service is a convenient and popular transportation option for attendees throughout the meeting. The supporter receives messaging including logo on custom headrest covers, the option to display and loop messaging on shuttle TV (supporter to provide DVD) and recognition on busing schedules, printed materials, and signage. An external bus wrap is also available to the supporter at an additional fee (may be corporate only). SESSION TRACKER PLUS Two Four-Page Opportunities: $75,000 each The Session Tracker Plus features a variety of meeting information, including session and talk highlights, convention center information, and key location and room details for the meeting. This will be the only printed meeting publication provided at the time of registration and materials pickup. Supporter receives a four-page corporate or product listing within the Tracker (specifications, placement, and final approval to be provided by the ACR).

7 8 7 Now Available DIGITAL SIGNS Several Opportunities: $50,000 each State-of-the-art full-motion digital signage is available to showcase your company s messaging daily during the Annual Meeting. Signs will run on a looping schedule for 15 seconds all day long and can be static or dynamic and include corporate, product, disease state, booth number, or logos. More than 25 screens throughout the center and the Marriott-Convention Center tunnel are included in this outstanding digital package. ATTENDEE LOUNGE Exclusive Opportunity: $50,000 Located in the Level 3 South Pre-Function area adjacent to the Foundation Donors Lounge, attendees will be able to relax and rest away from the meeting. The Lounge offers banquet rounds and power strips for attendees to work, mingle, or just recharge. Supporters receive recognition through branded signage, table skins, and tent cards at the lounge. IMAGE LIBRARY Exclusive Opportunity: $50,000 With over 1,875 images included in the library, the Image Library has received over 65,000 requests to download images and more than 2.5 million visitors to the site. This annual sponsorship provides corporate recognition on the launch and home pages of the Image Library, recognition in the on-site Daily News and other advertising venues, and recognition on the slides between sessions in the Annual Meeting session rooms. ARHP NETWORKING AT NOON Exclusive Opportunity: $15,000 This event continues to be one of ARHP s most highly rated sessions and provides a unique opportunity for your organization to support informal roundtable networking for health professionals during the Annual Meeting. Two company representatives are invited to attend the event from the supporting organization and corporate recognition will be provided on event signage and tabletop tent cards, as well as from the podium during the introductory remarks.

8 9 8 WI-FI WAY Exhibit Hall Exclusive Opportunity: $100,000 Wi-Fi Way extends in four directions in the center of each main exhibit hall aisle. Sprinkled with park benches, cocktail tables, banquet rounds, and carpet, Wi-Fi Way offers attendees a place to connect in the hall. Sponsor recognition includes corporate and/or product messaging on signage in each aisle, table skins, bench banners, and directional signage. COLLABORATION RHEUM Exclusive Opportunity: $75,000 The Collaboration Rheum offers scientific meeting attendees dedicated time and space to meet with peers, colleagues, experts, and others inside the exhibit hall. The Rheum offers five separate meeting areas inside a large 50 x 70 booth on the exhibit hall floor that are available outside of the exhibit hall hours. Sponsor recognition includes Daily News advertising, signage, panel branding on the Collaboration Rheum external walls, tent cards (provided by supporter), and branded cups and napkins for the water service (provided by supporter). EXHIBIT HALL SNACK BREAKS Exclusive Daily Opportunity: $25,000 Refreshing snacks and beverages will be available to attendees in high-traffic common areas during the exhibition. The supporter will be recognized in signage placed near the refreshment tables and is able to provide cups and napkins with corporate and/or product logo for each break (supporter to provide). ATTENDEE HEADSHOT PHOTO Exclusive Opportunity: $25,000 The photo opportunity will allow attendees to have a professional headshot taken during the meeting. Located in the exhibit hall, corporate and/or product signage will recognize the supporter at the photo booth.

9 10 9 GRAND LOBBY PRE-FUNCTION STAIR RISERS Right of First Refusal Exclusive Opportunity: $125,000 Promote your company, brand, and presence at the meeting in one of the most heavily trafficked locations within the convention center with stair risers on the lower and upper levels of the Grand Lobby Pre-Function Stairs. With 33 stairs/risers on the lower level and 29 stairs/risers on the upper level and each riser live area set to 5.5 high x 15 long, your messaging will have a dramatic reach throughout the meeting. SESSION TRACKER PLUS (BACK COVER POSITION) Exclusive Opportunity: $95,000 The Session Tracker Plus features a variety of meeting information, including session and talk highlights, convention center information, and key location and room details for the meeting. This will be the only printed meeting publication provided at the time of registration and materials pickup. Supporter receives a four-page corporate or product listing on the back cover and previous pages (specifications, placement, and final approval to be provided by the ACR). TECHNOLOGY KIOSKS Exclusive Opportunity: $75,000 Technology kiosks provide your organization the opportunity to have an enhanced presence in high-traffic areas during the meeting. The exclusive supporter can provide mouse pads and a screensaver that displays corporate and/or product branded meeting messaging and receives logo presence on signage and kiosk panels. HOTEL KEY CARDS Exclusive Opportunity $75,000 Distributed upon check in at the hotel front desk, key cards can contain corporate logo, meeting messaging, and booth number.

10 10 11 EXHIBIT HALL HANGING AISLE SIGNS Right of First Refusal Exclusive Opportunity: $75,000 Extend your company s visibility by having corporate logo and/ or product messaging on signs hanging in the center of each aisle in the exhibit hall. Signs are visible upon entrance to the hall and attendees use them to navigate their visit. The cross-directional signs come in two sizes, with the smaller sign hanging below the larger sign. EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR DECALS Exclusive Opportunity: $75,000 Exhibit hall floor decals will lead attendees to your booth from the entrance of the exhibit hall. Each floor decal will include your corporate and/or product logo, messaging, and booth number. Depending on shape, decals are typically 18 x 24 and spaced approximately 15 apart (subject to change based on floor plan). Guidelines apply. EXHIBIT HALL NETWORKING LOUNGES Exclusive Opportunity: $35,000 Two networking lounges located within the exhibit hall will offer attendees a relaxing oasis in which to meet with colleagues. Lounges will be set with sofas, coffee tables, and water coolers refilled throughout the day. Supporter has the option to provide beverage cups and napkins with corporate and/or product messaging. ARHP NETWORKING FORUM Exclusive Opportunity: $15,000 The Networking Forum is the must-attend event at the Annual Meeting for rheumatology health professionals. Two company representatives are invited to attend the event from the supporting organization, and corporate recognition will be provided on event signage and tabletop tent cards, as well as from the podium during the introductory remarks.

11 11 12 CONTACT INFORMATION Corporate Support and General Inquiries Amy Beith Miller Director, Corporate Relations , ext. 306 Exhibit Hall and Booth Space Stacey Chandler Director, Expositions , ext. 336 Industry-Supported Sessions: Industry-Supported Symposia and Innovation Theater Nat Cabrera Specialist, Corporate Relations and Expositions , ext. 321

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