2013 Annual Meeting
Download the 2013 Promotional Opportunities Brochure (PDF 3MB) for:
- Complete description of opportunities
- Rate/deadline information
- Mechanical requirements
- Policies
Marketing Opportunities are not limited to those listed in the Promotional Opportunities Brochure. The Academy is willing to work with exhibiting companies to explore potential marketing partnerships.
Marketing reservations will be accepted starting April 1.
How to Reserve a Marketing Opportunity
Current Availability
Support the 2013 Annual Meeting and enhance your presence by reserving any of the marketing opportunities outlined below. Specific areas and products are publicized by the Academy to attendees in pre-meeting communication materials. See the Promotional Opportunities Brochure for full descriptions of each opportunity. The list below will be updated as reservations are secured.
- Academy Mailing Labels
- Ad Kiosks - Only three kiosks remain available
- Attendee Bags - Reserved
- City Map Bag Insert (PDF 299KB)
- Convention Center Banners - Reserved
- Escalator Decals - Reserved
- Exhibitor Locator
- New! Exterior Column Wraps - Reserved
- Hotel Keycards - Reserved
- International Center
- Internet and Wi-Fi Access
- Mobile Device Charging Stations - Reserved
- Mobile Meeting Guide - Reserved
- Personalized Patient Education Poster Station - Reserved
- Seated Massage
- Shuttle Bus Panels & Headrests
- Street Banners (PDF 240KB)
- New! Subspecialty Day Water Stations
- New! Video Wall
- Virtual Exhibition
The online Exhibitor Service Manual will be available in July with information about the Buyers Event Planning Guide (BEPG), Buyers Pavilion, Exhibitor News Hotel TV, Hotel Door Drop Service and the Virtual Card Deck (V-DECK).
Policies
Please review the 2013 Promotional Opportunities Brochure for a full listing of all policies and guidelines.
- Marketing opportunities are available exclusively to companies who exhibit at the Annual Meeting.
- All opportunities are available on a first-come basis.
- All advertising agencies and marketing companies must submit a Third Party Authorization Form (PDF 143KB) in order to secure an Annual Meeting marketing or direct marketing opportunity. Reservations will not be processed without the Third Party Authorization form.
- Once an opportunity is reserved, you will be e-mailed a confirmation letter within one week and a Corporate Partnership Agreement will be sent detailing the marketing opportunity.
- Corporate Partnership Agreements must be counter-signed and returned within 15 days. If the agreement is not returned within 15 days, the opportunity will be available to another company.
- There is a 100% cancellation fee after the agreement is signed.
- Artwork deadlines are strictly enforced to ensure production schedule is met.
- Payment is due net 30 days from invoice date. Companies whose payments are over 60 days late will not be allowed to reserve opportunities for 2014 until two week after reservations open.
- Rates and availability are subject to change in 2014.
More Information
Contact Nicole Naughten, phone 415.447.0309.
Annual Meeting Support
Your organization can provide support for the 2013 Annual Meeting by participating in one of four support levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze. By providing support, your company will be helping the Academy fulfill its mission of advancing the education of ophthalmologists.
Additional information is available in the 2013 Promotional Opportunities Brochure, or contact Todd Lyckberg, phone 415.447.0361.
Subspecialty Day Support
Companies receive recognition within a targeted subspecialty area through providing unrestricted support for medical education during Subspecialty Day meetings. In 2013 seven Subspecialty Day meetings will take place Nov. 15 and 16: two-day programs on refractive surgery and retina, and one-day programs on cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, oculofacial plastic surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology.
Additional information is available in the 2013 Promotional Opportunities Brochure, or contact Todd Lyckberg, phone 415.447.0361.
Cataract Monday Support
Commercial supporters can assist the Academy as it continues to provide the ever-popular "Cataract Monday," featuring two programs — Cataract Spotlight and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium.
Additional information is available in the 2013 Promotional Opportunities Brochure, or contact Todd Lyckberg or phone 415.447.0361.
