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2019 Annual Meeting May 15 18 2019 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte North Carolina International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium December 3 7 2019 Loews Royal Pacific Hotel Orlando Florida 2019 CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
2018 CORPORATE PARTNERS POSNA is pleased to acknowledge the companies who have provided financial support throughout the past year We sincerely appreciate each of these companies for helping POSNA fulfill its goals of providing education and fostering research DOUBLE DIAMOND CORPORATE PARTNERS DIAMOND CORPORATE PARTNERS PLATINUM CORPORATE PARTNERS Zimmer Biomet GOLD CORPORATE PARTNERS Arthrex Biogen BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc Globus Medical SILVER CORPORATE PARTNERS Children s Mercy Kansas City Clementia Pharmaceutical Implanet Wright Medical THANK YOU
Dear POSNA Corporate Partners The leadership members and staff of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America POSNA recognize that partnership with industry is paramount to achieving our mission the development and implementation of high quality educational programs Further POSNA recognizes that through collaborative research we will achieve transformational evidence based advances in patient care In the end our goal is all about better care for children with musculoskeletal disorders Corporate Partners have supported the growth of POSNA and have built upon POSNA s recognition as one of the world s premier societies for pediatric orthopaedics and spinal deformity surgery United by our common goals Corporate Partners and POSNA both benefit from the opportunities to collaborate Ultimately the exchange of ideas and knowledge improves both groups abilities to care for patients Education is at the very core of POSNA s mission Industry support fuels POSNA s ability to educate support research and most importantly improve the care of children The crown jewels of POSNA s educational endeavors are the Annual Meeting and the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium IPOS which draw upon surgeons from around the world The Annual Meeting Spring is a vibrant event of the latest research and evidence based aspects pediatric orthopaedics starting with the Pre Course and continuing for three more days of talks concurrent sessions and breakouts including Subspecialty Day IPOS late Fall is a showcase for innovative techniques what s new and what works in pediatric orthopaedics Recognizing the increasing complexity diversity and subspecialty interests within pediatric orthopaedics the IPOS schedule allows registrants to customize their learning experience In addition to focused lecture sessions and case discussions registrants may choose from over 40 breakout sessions demonstrations hands on technical workshops and industry sponsored sessions with innovative products Also at IPOS Top Gun Surgical Simulation Competition POSNA continues to expand our global educational mission by collaborating with our alliance societies around the world Initiatives with the European Asia Pacific and South America pediatric orthopedic societies our global partners have been enhanced by corporate support We look forward to continued close collaboration with our Corporate Partners We urge you to remember the reasons you ve chosen to join with us in the past and consider increasing your level of support for POSNA this year We listened to your feedback and have now integrated support for POSNA and IPOS into the same calendar year to make it seamless to allocate your support among the multiple options offered to align with your goals Furthermore support for POSNA and IPOS is combined to meet tiered designated giving levels for the year Suken Shah MD POSNA Industry Relations Chair Steven L Frick MD President Stephen Albanese MD President Elect Courtesy of charlottesgotalot com
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 POSNA Corporate Partners Inside Front Cover Pre Course Annual Meeting and IPOS Program Committees 2 Partner Levels Sponsorship Benefits 3 4 2019 POSNA Annual Meeting 5 Quality Safety and Value Initiative 6 Corporate Partner Annual Meeting Sponsor Opportunities 6 Annual Meeting Grants Scholarships Educational Support Opportunities 6 7 Annual Meeting Publication and Multimedia Support Opportunities 7 8 Annual Meeting Social Function Support Opportunities 8 Children s Hospital Sponsors 9 Annual Meeting Promotional and Marketing Opportunities 9 11 Annual Meeting Attendance History 2019 Annual Meeting Schedule At A Glance 11 POSNA Corporate Partner Annual Meeting Sponsorship Form 12 Annual Meeting Exhibitor Registration Form 13 2019 IPOS Meeting 14 IPOS Attendance History 2019 IPOS Meeting Schedule At A Glance 15 2019 IPOS Sponsorship Opportunities 16 19 2019 IPOS Marketing Opportunities 18 2019 IPOS Social Function Support Opportunities 19 POSNA Corporate Partner IPOS Sponsorship Form 20 IPOS Exhibitor Registration Form 21 Exhibit Rules and Regulations 22 24 Future POSNA Educational Events Back Cover THE PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA 1 POSNA is a not for profit professional organization of over 1400 surgeons physicians and allied health members passionately dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal care for children and adolescents through education research quality safety and value initiatives advocacy and global outreach to children in underserved areas Address Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont Illinois 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 Fax 847 268 9694 Website posna org Email posna aaos org
WELCOME OUR MISSION To improve the care of children with musculoskeletal disorders through education research and advocacy OUR VISION A world with fewer pediatric musculoskeletal disabilities POSNA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING PRE COURSE PROGRAM COMMITTEE Brian P Scannell MD Chair Wudbhav N Sankar MD A Noelle Larson MD Lindsay Andras MD POSNA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM COMMITTEE Michelle S Caird MD Chair Jeffrey R Sawyer MD Jeffrey E Martus MD Wudbhav N Sankar MD IPOS 2018 ADVISORY BOARD Donald S Bae MD Course Director Todd A Milbrandt MD Michael G Vitale MD MPH John M Flynn MD Jill Ariagno MSN RN CPNP Pablo Casta eda MD Jon R Davids MD Theodore J Ganley MD William G Mackenzie MD Kenneth J Noonan MD Jonathan G Schoenecker MD PhD Suken A Shah MD Benjamin J Shore MD MPH FRCSC Ernest L Sink MD Bryan Tompkins MD Martin J Herman MD Educational Council Chair Stephen A Albanese MD President Elect 2
POSNA CORPORATE PARTNER LEVELS AND BENEFITS DOUBLE DIAMOND 125 000 Opportunity for meetings with members of POSNA leadership at company headquarters Roundtable Leadership Discussion Meeting at the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium IPOS Premium table or booth location at Annual Meeting and IPOS Note table and booth fees are not included in sponsorship Opportunity to conduct a Pre Course event at IPOS Right of first refusal for participation in the IPOS Top Gun Surgical Simulation Competition One 1 Complimentary meeting room at Annual Meeting and IPOS Shared room on a first served basis Two 2 Company Representatives are invited to attend the Presidents Dinner Cocktail Reception on Tuesday during the Annual Meeting This is limited to company representatives ONLY Two 2 Company representatives are invited to attend the President s Friday Cocktail Reception during the Annual Meeting DIAMOND 75 000 124 999 Two 2 Company Representatives are invited to attend the Presidents Dinner Cocktail Reception on Tuesday during the Annual Meeting This is limited to company representatives ONLY Presentation of a plaque and an opportunity to address registrants at the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony Personalized housing block for up to six 6 rooms for your representatives Two 2 Company representatives are invited to attend the President s Friday Cocktail Reception during the Annual Meeting Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS logo recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Pre registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before the Annual Meeting and IPOS Presentation of a plaque and an opportunity to address registrants at the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony Personalized housing block for up to eight 8 rooms for your representatives Complimentary registration for eight 8 company representatives to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS larger logo recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Pre and Post registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before and or after the Annual Meeting and IPOS Complimentary registration for six 6 company representatives to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS PLATINUM 50 000 74 999 Presentation of a plaque at the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony Personalized housing block for up to five 5 rooms for your representatives Complimentary registration for five 5 company representatives to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS Two 2 Company representatives are invited to attend the President s Friday Cocktail Reception during the Annual Meeting CONCIERGE SERVICE Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS Name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS name recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Pre registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before the Annual Meeting and IPOS Concierge service is available for Double Diamond sponsors Industry Relations Chair and or staff will contact you prior to each meeting to review your scheduled events and needs In addition one room will be available at the Annual Meeting and IPOS for Company use This will be a shared room and available on a first come first serve basis DETERMINING SPONSORSHIP LEVEL Your total commitment to both the 2019 Annual Meeting and 2019 IPOS Meeting will be combined and the total amount contributed will be used to determine your 2019 Sponsorship Level 3
POSNA CORPORATE PARTNER LEVELS AND BENEFITS GOLD 25 000 49 999 Personalized housing block for up to four 4 rooms for your representatives Complimentary registration for four 4 company representatives to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS One 1 Company representative is invited to attend the President s Friday Cocktail Reception during the Annual Meeting Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS name recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Post registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before the Annual Meeting and IPOS SILVER 10 000 24 999 Personalized housing block for up to two 2 rooms for your representatives Complimentary registration for two 2 company representatives to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS name recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Post registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before the Annual Meeting and IPOS BRONZE 1 000 9 999 CORPORATE SPONSORED EVENTS Meeting Conduct Guidelines POSNA asks each of its Corporate Sponsors to adhere to the following guidelines regarding participation in POSNA meetings as a courtesy to the Society its members and meeting delegates No entertainment functions meetings courses or social functions involving surgeon delegates may be scheduled to conflict with educational or social programing Internal corporate meetings involving supporter or affiliate organization staff only are exempt from this limitation Entertainment and social functions must be in good taste and conform to the purpose of the meeting as well as complying with all AdvaMed guidelines governing interaction with physicians Exhibitors and supporters must obtain prior approval from POSNA at least 45 days prior to for all special activities entertainment social educational promotional etc held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting and IPOS This shall apply to activities scheduled from 8 00 am Wednesday May 15 through 12 00 pm Saturday May 18 2019 and 3 00 pm Tuesday December 3 through 12 30 pm Saturday December 7 2019 Neither the convention center nor the headquarter hotels will make arrangements for function space without having received written approval from POSNA Affiliate function requests will be collected through an online system this year Approved requests will be forwarded to the appropriate venue for space assignment which will be at the sole discretion of the hotel or convention center Announcements and invitations addressed to members of the medical profession concerning such industry events should clearly indicate the name of the corporate supporter and must in no manner imply directly or indirectly that the event is part of endorsed by or an official activity of POSNA Attendee lists provided by POSNA to Corporate Supporters as part of the Benefits of Support are intended for a one time meeting related use only For example promotion of industry spotlight session or presence at IPOS presence at the Annual Meeting including general invitation to off site activities in accordance with meeting guidelines mailings should not include promotion of specific devices or courses not in conjunction with the Annual Meeting or IPOS Announcements should not imply a product or company is endorsed by POSNA Complimentary registration for one 1 company representative to attend the Annual Meeting and or IPOS Recognition on the My POSNA App with link to your company website PLEASE NOTE Verbal and sign recognition at the Annual Meeting and IPOS name recognition in print and on electronic promotional materials for IPOS name recognition on the POSNA website throughout the year and ribbons on company name badges acknowledging your sponsor level Post registration mailing list will be made available for a one time mailing to registrants before the Annual Meeting and IPOS Sponsorship does not guarantee exhibit space Registration for exhibit space is separate and must be confirmed prior to the deadline Please see Annual Meeting Exhibit Registration Form on page 13 IPOS Exhibit Registration Form on page 21 and Rules Regulations on pages 22 24 4
POSNA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING 2019 ANNUAL MEETING 35TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 15 18 CHARLOTTE NC The Annual Meeting will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte From thrilling adventures to moving artistic performances to magnetic nightlife see what the Queen City has to offer POSNA 2019 General Information ANNUAL MEETING CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA This course will provide the latest research and expert clinical opinion in pediatric orthopaedics through abstract paper presentations video abstracts educational posters symposia as well as didactic teaching from leading authorities on various topics within pediatric orthopaedics Learning Objectives Learn about the latest advances in pediatric orthopaedic surgery Obtain opinions of world renowned thought leaders in the field Use the information obtained to make improvements in their own practices Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Annual Meeting 1 Learn about the latest advances in pediatric orthopaedic surgery 2 Connect and collaborate with fellow surgeons who experience similar issues in the workplace 3 Earn over 20 CME credits 4 Reignite your passion and leave feeling inspired and energized 5 Experience Charlotte and true southern charm Courtesy of charlottesgotalot com 5 MAY 15 18 2019 PROGRAM CHAIR MICHELLE CAIRD MD PRE COURSE CHAIR BRIAN SCANNELL MD SUBSPECIALTY DAY CHAIR JEFF MARTUS MD LOCAL HOSTS BRIAN BRIGHTON MD VIRGINIA CASEY MD
CORPORATE PARTNER ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES POSNA Quality Safety and Value Initiative QSVI 10 000 50 000 The POSNA QSVI is an exciting new effort spearheaded by our leadership that will improve outcomes for our patients support research and optimize health care delivery in pediatric orthopaedics Quality improvement education in the pediatric orthopaedic subspecialties of spine sports medicine hip hand upper extremity cerebral palsy lower extremity and trauma National benchmarking metrics and outcomes to educate the government and payers about the value of pediatric orthopedic care Performance quality improvement initiatives for individual practices hospitals Best practice guidelines and care maps for patient centered care We would appreciate the opportunity to partner with industry to advance these aims improve the care of children and identify best quality value in health care Research and educational programming grants are available as well as specific grant areas The QSVI Committee is considering the following projects Development of Platform to Share Device Failure Surgical Technique Failure across Health Systems GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Support of named research grants and or scholarships will include at 10 management fee to offset costs for staff time grant software and committee conference calls This fee will be included in your total sponsorship dollars Named Research Grant 33 000 53 000 Help support POSNA s commitment to high quality research by sponsoring a named research grant In 2018 59 grant applications were received and reviewed by the research committee 15 of those were selected for funding A named grant will help grow the number of research projects we are able to fund in 2019 The available grant with the company name will be listed on the POSNA website and in other notifications of available and awarded grants Guidelines Minimum donation per grant is 33 000 includes 10 administrative fee The research grant will carry the name of the donating company Should they wish to do so the donating company will have the right to designate the grant to support research in specific topic areas such as Trauma Spine Sports Medicine Basic Science etc Selection of the grant recipient will be done entirely by the Research Grant Committee according to their established guidelines and with no involvement or input from the donating company The Research Grant Committee will make every effort to select a grant within the preferred field if one has been designated but POSNA reserves the right to select the best available grant if an appropriate study is not identified within the requested area of investigation The selected grant will continue to carry the name of the donating company Named research grants for 2019 must be confirmed with the POSNA office no later than December 31 2018 Please inform the POSNA office as soon as possible if you require a grant application to be submitted by POSNA Specialize or Don t Play Consideration for Campaign to Major Issue in Youth Sport Return to Play Following an Injury Safely Improving the Decision Making Process of New Technology Expanding our Patient Centered Care Knowledge Safe Pediatric Spine Center Accreditation QSVI Annual Webinar on select topics on Quality Safety Value If you are interested in sponsoring any of these projects please contact the POSNA office for objectives and budget information Micro Grants 1 100 22 000 The objective of the POSNA Micro Grant Program is to advance musculoskeletal care for children and adolescents through education research quality safety and value initiatives advocacy and global outreach to children in underserved areas The micro grant program is dedicated to promoting the diversity of the membership and to encourage members who do not typically receive major POSNA research awards to advance their creative ideas Grants are awarded twice a year in Spring and the Fall 6
CORPORATE PARTNER ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT Educational Grant 25 000 and up By providing an unrestricted educational grant in any amount your company can help offset the cost of the Annual Meeting so that we can keep registration fees low for attendees This grant could include donations to offset Audio Visual costs Supporters will be acknowledged on signage in the registration area and in the Annual Meeting Program Book Subspecialty Day SSD 20 000 per Session Spine Trauma Hip and Sports 10 000 per Session Hand Foot Lower Extremity and Neuromuscular Open to multiple sponsors New for the 2019 Annual Meeting Subspecialty Day will be expanded to feature eight subspecialty sessions Neuromuscular Lower Extremity Deformity Hand Foot Spine Sports Hip and Trauma The subspecialties of Spine Sports Hip and Trauma will have two separate half sessions covering Early Onset Scoliosis Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Neuromuscular Scoliosis Spondylolisthesis Upper Extremity Sports Lower Extremity Sports Adolescent Hip Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Upper Extremity Trauma and Lower Extremity Trauma Hand Foot Lower Extremity and Neuromuscular will have one half session The sponsor will be acknowledged on signage outside the session room Pre Course Improving Patient Care through Wellness Teamwork and Organizational Change 25 000 Open to one sponsor The half day Pre Course chaired by Brian Scannell MD will combine a mix of didactic and discussion based teaching focusing on caring for ourselves our teams and our pediatric orthopaedic patients The Pre Course will focus on member wellness as our society tries to make this the foundation for our strategic plan going forward A continental breakfast and coffee break will be provided with up to 4 hours of CME credit provided to attendees The Sponsor will be acknowledged in the Final Program book and on signage outside the session International Education Grants 25 000 50 000 By supporting an unrestricted educational grant your company can assist POSNA in its international educational mission by providing quality programs organized by our alliance partners in countries with limited resources Acknowledgement will be given in all printed materials and signage at the event 7 PUBLICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT Preliminary Meeting Program 15 000 Open to one sponsor The Annual Meeting Preliminary Program will be available on the POSNA website The preliminary program contains the meeting schedule registration travel and venue information You will be acknowledged in the preliminary program as the sponsor if purchased prior to December 31 2018 Please note that the Preliminary Program will only be available electronically Final Program Book 25 000 Open to one sponsor Link your organization with a valuable educational resource that is prominently used through the Annual Meeting and beyond The final program will be available on the POSNA website and MY POSNA APP The final program book is a template for the scientific sessions The book will include the complete schedule meeting venue exhibit and sponsorship information In addition an Abbreviated final program will be distributed to all attendees at registration Sponsor will be acknowledged on the inside of cover Wireless Access 30 000 Open to one sponsor Help attendees stay connected during the meeting by providing access for wireless enabled devices throughout the meeting space during the Annual Meeting Sponsor will be able to enhance their visibility with a customized splash page seen by attendees when they log in My POSNA App 25 000 Open to one sponsor Meeting attendees use a mobile app which includes the full meeting program individual abstracts and handouts and general meeting information Attendees are able to customize their virtual briefcase allowing them to save abstracts session materials and connect with other attendees Other features include interactive Q A functionality and push notifications to alert attendees of updates and reminders
CORPORATE PARTNER ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PUBLICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT continued ePoster Presentations 10 000 Open to one sponsor Visual media in the form of the ePoster exhibit is a valued component of the meeting The ePosters will be displayed on computers located in high traffic areas outside the meeting hall Throughout the program the ePosters monitors enable participants to view the electronic presentations Company will be acknowledged as sponsor on the computer kiosks Registration Area 25 000 Open to one sponsor Company will be acknowledged in the Annual Meeting s highest traffic area on signage in the registration area with recognition as the Annual Meeting Registration Sponsor Video Theater 10 000 Open to one sponsor New to the 2019 Annual Meeting is the addition of surgical technique video abstracts Videos will be selected by the program committee and members can vote via the My POSNA App for the best surgical video which will be recognized during the awards session Attendees will be able to view videos on iPads and in a theater style setting Sponsor will be acknowledged on signage in the video theater area SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Welcome Reception 25 000 Open to one sponsor The Opening Ceremony on Wednesday evening officially marks the commencement of the Annual Meeting Afterward delegates will gather at the Welcome Reception to enjoy hors d oeuvres beverages and reconnect with friends and colleagues Sponsor may provide napkins and or beer wine cozies with company name and logo Sponsor will design produce and ship napkins and or beer wine cozies to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A meter sign placed in the Reception Area will complete this offering Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 10 000 Open to one sponsor per breakfast event A complimentary breakfast will be provided in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday and Friday mornings at the Annual Meeting Sponsor may provide napkins and or coffee cup sleeves printed with company name and logo to be placed on tables in the exhibit hall Sponsor will design produce and ship napkins and or sleeves to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A 22 x28 sign placed in the exhibit hall will complete this offering Refreshment Breaks in Exhibit Hall 7 000 Open to one sponsor per break event Coffee cup sleeves and or napkins offer an eye catching vehicle for a company s message Sleeves and or napkins will be available in the Exhibit Hall during coffee breaks on Wednesday afternoon Thursday morning Friday morning and Friday afternoon Sponsor will design produce and ship sleeves and or napkins to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A 22 x 28 sign placed in the exhibit hall complete this offering 8
CORPORATE PARTNER ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Children s Hospital Sponsors Children s Hospitals are welcome to sponsor any of the sponsorship or marketing opportunities listed Sponsoring hospitals may also purchase exhibit space profit or non profit table dependent on space available to highlight their hospital facilities and research work The exhibit may not be used for recruitment purposes unless the hospital is a Diamond Level or above sponsor Hospitals interested in recruiting may purchase a poster board exhibit at the cost of 1 000 Any of the Marketing Items listed below are ideal for Hospital Sponsorship Add to an Educational Grant or other sponsor opportunity to qualify for one of our Sponsor Levels See sponsor benefits on pages 3 4 PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES The partnership opportunities listed below allow the participating company to achieve the utmost exposure and recognition Company advertisement with logo and graphics produced on cling on signs in the convention center s heaviest traffic areas Dollar amounts toward marketing and advertising will count toward total sponsorship contribution Charging Stations 15 000 Open to one sponsor Pens 5 000 Open to one sponsor Pens printed with 2019 POSNA Annual Meeting Charlotte NC sponsored by company name Pens will be distributed at the registration desk Recognition of the sponsor will be acknowledged on signage Industry logos are not allowed Company is responsible for the production and shipment of pens to the meeting Artwork must be approved by POSNA Notepads 5 000 Open to one sponsor Enable attendees to charge their smartphones tablets and other devices without leaving the meeting area These stations will surely draw attention and appreciation from attendees as you rescue them from the dreaded low battery signal Corporate supporter s company name will be displayed on each station Notepads printed with 2019 POSNA Annual Meeting Charlotte NC sponsored by company name Notepads will be distributed at the registration desk Recognition of the sponsor will be acknowledged on signage Industry logos are not allowed Company is responsible for the production and shipment of notepads to the meeting Artwork must be approved by POSNA Hotel Key Cards 7 500 Open to one sponsor Customized guest room hotel keys will bear the logo and tagline of the sponsor on one side of the key card Design must be submitted to and approved by POSNA POSNA will arrange to have the artwork put on the cards Final Program Book Ads 1 500 Open to multiple sponsors A full page color company ad in the electronic and abbreviated Final Program book Artwork must be approved by POSNA and submitted in a PDF file Placement in the book will be at POSNA s discretion Badge Holders 7 500 Open to one sponsor By sponsoring badge holders your company name will be printed around the lanyard portion of the badge holder Industry logos are not allowed Badge holders and lanyards are recyclable Lanyards will be purchased and shipped by POSNA Sponsor will be acknowledged on signage 9 POSNA Website Banner 10 000 Open to 4 sponsors Advertise your company or hospital on a Banner Ad on the Home Page on the POSNA Website Logos are permitted on Banner Ads Banner Ad will run for six 6 months May through October If more than one company purchases a Banner Ad then ads will rotate on the website home page
CORPORATE PARTNER ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Stairway Ads 7 500 10 000 7 500 7 step staircase ad far end of lobby two available 10 000 24 step grand staircase heaviest traffic area open to one sponsor Advertise your company on convention center stairway with ad space on steps seen by participants as they walk upstairs Company will provide artwork to POSNA Artwork will be due by March 1 2019 Only one staircase section per company Escalator Wall Sign 5 000 size 9 x 3 7 000 size 9 x 7 Wall Decal 7 000 Two decals available different sizes one per sponsor Place your Company Ad on the wall in strategic places throughout the meeting space Company will provide the artwork to POSNA Artwork is due by March 1 2019 Two different sizes approximately 21 x 5 or 9 x 13 Column Wrap Sign 10 000 per column Three available one per sponsor Make a powerful impact with highly visible column wraps located throughout the meeting space Drive traffic to your booth by creating awareness about a new product or promoting your company Company will provide the artwork to POSNA Artwork due by March 1 2019 Two signs available one per sponsor Your Company Ad will be prominently displayed as attendees enter the meeting space Company will provide the artwork to POSNA Artwork is due by March 1 2019 Courtesy of charlottesgotalot com 10
ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE POSNA ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATE ATTENDANCE 802 977 914 899 847 964 977 1000 964 1000 914 899 900 900 847 802 800 800 700 700 600 600 500 500 400 400 300 300 200 200 100 100 00 1 2 1 2012 2 2013 3 3 2014 4 4 2015 5 6 5 2018 6 2016 2017 Combined POSNA EPOS meeting attendance 1 779 2019 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE TUESDAY MAY 14 Board of Directors Meeting Registration POPS Meeting WEDNESDAY MAY 15 Fellowship Directors Meeting Registration Pre Course Breakfast Pre Course Scientific Program Coffee Break Concurrent Session I Concurrent Session II Opening Ceremony Welcome Reception THURSDAY MAY 16 Registration Scientific Program Coffee Break Symposia Program Young Member Forum FRIDAY MAY 17 Registration Scientific Program Award Papers Coffee Break Presidential Speaker 2020 Meeting Highlights Presidential Transfer Member Business Meeting 11 FRIDAY MAY 17 7 00 AM 3 00 PM 4 00 PM 6 00 PM 8 00 AM 5 00 PM 6 30 AM 7 30 AM 6 30 AM 5 00 PM 7 00 AM 8 00 AM 8 00 AM 12 00 PM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM 3 00 PM 3 30 PM 3 30 PM 5 00 PM 3 30 PM 5 00 PM 6 30 PM 8 00 PM 8 00 PM 9 30 PM 6 30 AM 12 00 PM 7 30 AM 9 30 AM 9 30 AM 10 00 AM 10 00 AM 12 00 PM 12 30 PM 1 30 PM 6 30 AM 5 00 PM 7 00 AM 10 00 AM 9 00 AM 9 20 AM 10 00 AM 10 20 AM 10 20 AM 10 25 AM 11 25 AM 11 00 AM 11 30 AM 1 00 PM CONTINUED Subspecialty Day Hand Foot 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Hip 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Neuromuscular LE 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Spine 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Sports 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Trauma 1 30 PM 5 00 PM Coffee Breaks will be between session periods Closing Reception NASCAR Hall of Fame 7 30 PM 11 00 PM SATURDAY MAY 18 Registration POSNA Board Meeting Scientific Program Coffee Break Program subject to change 6 30 AM 12 00 PM 8 00 AM 10 00 AM 8 00 AM 12 00 PM 9 20 AM 9 40 AM
CORPORATE PARTNERS SPONSORSHIP FORM Registration Deadline FEBRUARY 1 2019 PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING May 15 18 2019 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte North Carolina USA Company Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOTE All rates are in US SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q POSNA QSVI 10 000 50 000 Educational Grants 25 000 50 000 SSD spine sports hip trauma 20 000 session SSD hand foot LE neuro 10 000 session International Educational Grants 25 000 50 000 Pre Course 25 000 Named Research Grant By Dec 31 2018 33 000 53 000 Micro Grants 1 100 22 000 Preliminary Program By Dec 31 2018 15 000 Final Program Book 25 000 Wireless Access 30 000 My POSNA App 25 000 ePoster Presentations 10 000 Registration Area 25 000 Video Theater 10 000 Welcome Reception 25 000 Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 10 000 breakfast event Refreshment Break 7 000 break event Charging Station 15 000 Hotel Key Cards 7 500 Badge Holders 7 500 Pens 5 000 Notepads 5 000 POSNA Website Banner 10 000 Support item is subject to first right of refusal by 2018 supporter TOTAL CONTRIBUTION Program Book Ads 1 500 7 Step Stairway Ads 7 500 24 Step Stairway Ads 10 000 Escalator Wall Sign 5 000 7 000 Wall Decals 7 000 Column Wrap Sign 10 000 TO REGISTER FOR AN EXHIBIT BOOTH SEE PAGE 13 I am an authorized representative of the company named above with the full power and authority to sign and deliver this application The company listed above agrees to comply with all of the policies rules and regulations contained in the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America prospectus and all policies rules and regulations adopted after the publication of the original prospectus which we accept as part of this agreement Signature of Authorizing Officer Title Date POSNA REQUIRES THAT SPONSORSHIPS ARE PAID IN FULL AT LEAST 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING PAYMENT METHOD q Check enclosed US dollars drawn on a US Bank made payable to Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America q Credit Card Card No Name on Card Signature q Visa q MasterCard q AMEX Exp Date RETURN TO POSNA 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont IL 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 Fax 847 268 9694 Total Amount Paid 12
INDUSTRY EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline FEBRUARY 1 2019 PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING May 15 18 2019 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte North Carolina USA Company Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SEE PAGE 12 INDUSTRY EXHIBIT FEE q 3 000 First Table For Sponsors Exhibiting Number of complimentary representative badges is determined by your sponsor level see pages 3 4 For Companies only exhibiting Exhibit fee includes two 2 representative badges Names ADDITIONAL TABLE BADGES q 1 000 Includes an additional skirted 6 x 30 table 2 table maximum q 925 Additional Badges on site will be 1 025 Names Deadline May 1 2019 PAYMENT METHOD Payment must be received before booth space is assigned q Check enclosed Check Number q Credit Card Card No Name on Card Signature q Visa q MasterCard I am an authorized representative of the company named above with the full power and authority to sign and deliver this application The company listed above agrees to comply with all of the policies rules and regulations contained in the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America prospectus and all policies rules and regulations adopted after the publication of the original prospectus which we accept as part of this agreement q AMEX Signature of Authorizing Officer Title Exp Date Date Total Amount Paid CONTRACTS NOT BEARING SIGNATURE AND PAYMENT WILL BE RETURNED RETURN TO POSNA 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont IL 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 13 Fax 847 268 9694 Cancellation Policy You can obtain full refund on cancellation of exhibit registration prior to February 1 2019 After February 1 2019 refund will be minus a 20 processing fee on all cancellations No refund on cancellations after April 1 2019
2019 IPOS MEETING 2019 INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SYMPOSIUM IPOS The International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium has been jointly sponsored by POSNA and AAOS since 2004 The annual symposium is the most comprehensive and innovative educational program in pediatric orthopaedics with multiple December 6 10 2016 learning tracks allowing participants to customize their learning experience The Orlando FL IPOS educational philosophy is to provide state of the art presentations by leaders in the field case presentations by expert panels small group discussions and surgical skills workshops for orthopedic surgeons and trainees at the highest level of training for a career in pediatric orthopedic surgery A world renowned group of more than 70 orthopaedic surgeons from the United States and several countries around the world comprise the faculty for IPOS as well as 5 IPOS Instructors who will participate in CME Breakout Sessions Lunchtime Learning Sessions and Top Gun Recognizing the increasing complexity diversity and subspecialization within pediatric orthopaedics the IPOS schedule allows registrants to customize their learning experience to their own practice needs In addition to focused lecture sessions and case discussions registrants may choose from over 40 breakout sessions including Surgical skills demonstrations Hands on technical workshops Our signature Top Gun Surgical Simulation Competition for residents and fellows New offerings for nurses physician assistants and other allied health providers Orthopaedic companies and foundations supporting IPOS gain an unparalleled opportunity to market their company s products and services in the leading educational program in pediatric orthopaedics Sponsoring companies have access to more than 500 orthopaedic surgeons pediatric orthopaedic fellows orthopaedic residents and allied health professionals In 2019 we anticipate an attendance of over 500 orthopaedic surgeons pediatric orthopaedic fellows residents allied health professionals and faculty Orthopaedic surgeons from more than 61 countries have participated in IPOS since its inception For more information visit ipos posna org Industry sponsored satellite sessions on cutting edge techniques 14
IPOS MEETING ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 409 466 428 460 512 536 IPOS MEETING DELEGATE ATTENDANCE 466 428 460 512 536 510 536 512 535 500 466 500 460 428 400400 600600 December 3 7 2019 Loews Royal Paci c Hotel Orlando FL 300300 200200 100100 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 IPOS MEETING SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE TUESDAY DECEMBER 3 THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 Registration Resident Scholarship Recipient Case Presentations Career Planning and Professional Development for Residents and Fellows Industry sponsored Pre Course Industry sponsored Pre Course Industry sponsored Cocktail Reception WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 Registration Breakfast Exhibits General Session 1 Break Exhibits CME Breakout Sessions Lunch Exhibits Concurrent Session 1 Concurrent Session 2 Break Exhibits Industry Spotlight Sessions Industry Spotlight Sessions Course Directors Welcome Reception THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 Registration Breakfast Exhibits Industry Spotlight Sessions Break Exhibits General Session 2 Lunch Exhibits Lunchtime Cases 15 3 00 PM 7 00 PM 4 00 PM 5 15 PM 5 15 PM 6 30 PM 6 45 PM 8 00 PM 6 45 PM 8 00 PM 8 00 PM 8 45 PM 6 30 AM 6 00 PM 6 45 AM 7 45 AM 7 45 AM 10 15 AM 10 10 AM 10 30 AM 10 30 AM 12 00 PM 12 00 PM 1 00 PM 1 00 PM 3 10 PM 1 00 PM 3 10 PM 3 10 PM 3 30 PM 3 30 PM 4 40 PM 4 50 PM 6 00 PM 6 15 PM 7 15 PM 6 30 AM 4 30 PM 6 30 AM 7 30 AM 7 30 AM 8 40 AM 8 40 AM 9 00 AM 9 00 AM 11 30 AM 11 30 AM 12 30 PM 11 45 AM 12 30 PM CONTINUED CME Breakout Sessions Break Exhibits Concurrent Session 3 Concurrent Session 4 Top Gun Surgical Simulation Competition by invitation only FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 Registration Breakfast Exhibits Industry Spotlight Sessions Break Exhibits Concurrent Session 5 Concurrent Session 6 Lunch Exhibits Lunchtime Cases General Session 3 Awards and Acknowledgements Break Exhibits CME Breakout Sessions SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 Registration Breakfast Concurrent Session 7 Concurrent Session 8 CME Breakout Sessions Lunch Program subject to change 12 30 PM 2 00 PM 2 00 PM 2 20 PM 2 20 PM 4 30 PM 2 20 PM 4 30 PM 5 00 PM 7 30 PM 6 30 AM 5 00 PM 6 30 AM 7 30 AM 7 30 AM 8 40 AM 8 40 AM 9 00 AM 9 00 AM 11 30 AM 9 00 AM 11 30 AM 11 30 AM 12 30 AM 11 45 AM 12 30 PM 12 30 PM 2 50 PM 2 50 PM 3 05 PM 3 10 PM 3 30 PM 3 30 PM 5 00 PM 6 30 AM 2 30 PM 6 30 AM 7 30 AM 7 30 AM 9 40 AM 7 30 AM 9 40 AM 10 00 AM 11 30 AM 11 30 AM 12 30 PM
CORPORATE PARTNER IPOS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Industry Spotlight Sessions RULES REGULATIONS FOR INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS 15 000 for the first session Instructor Selection 10 000 for each additional session The sponsoring company is welcome to invite the instructors faculty of their choice Maximum workshop spots available 20 Either company personnel or surgeons may serve as instructors faculty The opportunity to present independent spotlight workshops during IPOS is available at a variety of sponsorship levels Five workshops run concurrently in four different sessions Each session runs for 1 hour and 10 minutes Faculty speaking in IPOS programming may serve as Industry Spotlight Session instructors faculty as long as they do not receive compensation of any kind from workshop supporters Session dates and times will be assigned by industry liaison faculty to ensure the best attendance for all sessions and so that there is minimal overlap Instructor Funding includes two company representative registrations includes one company representative registration POSNA and AAOS do not accredit company workshops for CME credits and industry partners do not participate in IPOS program planning or peer review Each company has full responsibility for developing their spot light sessions consistent with the focus of the program Industry may present lectures or conduct bone model labs no anatomical specimens are allowed Companies may not use a surgical skills outfitted truck trailer bus to conduct spotlight sessions The sponsoring company is responsible for all expenses incurred by their instructors faculty subject to the company s own internal guidelines and agreements with the instructors faculty POSNA and AAOS will not pay for instructor faculty expenses unless the individual is also serving as IPOS Faculty Sponsoring companies may not provide compensation of any kind to members of the IPOS selected faculty POSNA will pay travel and hotel expenses for IPOS faculty and prohibits these faculty from receiving additional funding from sponsors If your company is planning multiple sessions we request that these sessions do not include more than two sessions on a similar pediatric orthopaedic disorder e g no more than two workshops on spinal deformity surgical techniques POSNA sets the schedule of spotlight sessions Promotion of Workshop Each company is required to identify an orthopaedic surgeon as session director for each spotlight session that they partic ipate in Room Assignment Industry program directors who are not on the faculty of IPOS are allowed to attend the IPOS sessions However no CME credit is provided unless registration fee is paid All travel expenses for non IPOS faculty are the responsibility of the sponsoring company Companies are required to provide POSNA with information on their programs lecture lab titles faculty and brief description for use in the POSNA promotional materials by Friday August 30 2019 Audiovisual and room set up information requirements are due to POSNA AAOS by Monday September 30 2019 Commitments and approved Letters of Agreement are required prior to program dates POSNA and AAOS will promote workshops in the flyers and marketing announcements by email and in programs on the website ipos posna org and My POSNA App Room assignment will be decided by the IPOS program committee based on the following Topics of workshops Number of workshops Date of receipt of workshop information and signed agreement Sponsorship level POSNA reserves the right to change location of the workshop rooms if conflict arises regarding space requests or conditions that are beyond the control of POSNA Program Entries POSNA will include information about the workshops both on the POSNA IPOS website at ipos posna org in advance of the meeting and as part of the Final Program on the website and on the My POSNA App which will be available to all registrants prior to the start of the meeting A form will be sent to all workshop coordinators to be filled out and signed for each workshop requesting the following information title and topic names of faculty and instructors and description of the workshop Deadline for receipt of this form will be September 27 2019 POSNA cannot guarantee that information received after this date will be included in the Final Program 16
CORPORATE PARTNER IPOS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 8th Annual Top Gun Surgical Simulation Competition 5 000 each Open to six sponsors In 2019 IPOS will host its 8th Annual Top Gun Surgical Simulation competition Designed for an elite group of orthopaedic resident and fellow applicants and moderated by over 30 IPOS faculty Top Gun has become a signature IPOS event Many of our industry partners share our commitment to improving surgical education optimize patient outcomes and promote patient safety Through the Top Gun program we provide tomorrow s pediatric orthopaedic surgeons quality instruction as well as important lessons in simulation training skills acquisition and teamwork This is a non CME event Sponsor benefits include recog nition by the course director of the company s sponsorship of the Top Gun program signage acknowledging the com pany sponsorship opportunity to showcase your products to the residents and fellows who compete in Top Gun and your company logo on Top Gun T shirts will be provided to all faculty and participants Six sessions are offered during Top Gun Two sessions Ponseti and Distal Radius are conducted by POSNA A sponsor is welcome to sponsor these sessions Acknowledgment will be posted on a sign outside the session room The other four sessions available for sponsorship are Spine Sports Medicine SCFE and Team Challenge These four sessions will be conducted by the sponsor Top Gun Selection One session will be offered to each company at a sponsor cost of 5 000 not including skill session equipment personnel etc Ability of corporate partners to provide the needed manpower and supplies required for the station under the direction of the Top Gun Director and Station Captain Double Diamond DD sponsors will receive first option In the event that more than one DD sponsor requests to sponsor a session within the same specialty the previous participant in that specialty will receive first consideration Second tier of preference will be given to those companies who were able to successfully participate the previous year A Sponsor of one station can sponsor a second station provided no other sponsor wants to participate within the scope of the overall Top Gun educational program The second station will require an additional 5 000 The Top Gun Director will have final choice in which sponsor to select in the case of multiple sponsors wanting to participate in the same station or content area based upon above considerations Educational Grants 10 000 and up By providing an unrestricted educational grant in any amount your company can help offset the cost of IPOS so that we can keep registration fees low for attendees This grant could include donations to offset Audio Visual costs Supporters will be acknowledged on signage Non CME Pre Course Double Diamond Sponsorship Required 13 000 each Open to two sponsors Two 2 companies have an opportunity to reach IPOS attendees with an elite pre course offering This non accredited opportunity allows for one of a kind interaction with attendees at the pre course session Your company will be acknowledged by the course director as well as signage located outside of your pre course ses sion Pre course takes place Tuesday December 10 2019 from 7 00 to 8 15 pm This sponsorship also includes the Industry Sponsored Reception following the pre course Preliminary Meeting Program 7 500 Open to one sponsor The IPOS Preliminary Program will be available on the IPOS website The preliminary program contains the meeting schedule registration travel and venue information You will be acknowledged in the preliminary program as the sponsor if purchased prior to July 8 2019 Please note the Preliminary Program will only be available electronically Final Meeting Program 7 500 Open to one sponsor The Final Program will be available on the IPOS website and MY POSNA APP The book will include the full meeting schedule spotlight sessions ePoster listings meeting venue exhibit and sponsorship information Sponsor will be acknowledged on the inside of cover Please note the Final Program will only be available electronically ePoster Presentations 5 000 Open to one sponsor Visual media in the form of the ePoster exhibit is a valued component of the meeting The ePosters will be displayed on computers located in high traffic areas outside the meeting hall Throughout the program the ePosters monitors enable participants to view the electronic presentations Company will be acknowledged as sponsor on the computer kiosks 17
CORPORATE PARTNER IPOS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Registration Area 10 000 Open to one sponsor Company will be acknowledged in the IPOS highest traffic area on signage in the registration area with recognition as the IPOS Registration Sponsor My POSNA App 10 000 Open to one sponsor Meeting attendees use a mobile app which includes the full meeting program individual handouts and general meeting information Attendees are able to customize their virtual briefcase allowing them to save handouts session materials and connect with other attendees Other features include interactive Q A functionality real time faculty survey and push notifications to alert attendees of updates and reminders Ponseti Clubfoot Models 5 000 Open to one sponsor Ponseti Workshops and Top Gun use these models for demonstration and hands on learning This sponsorship will be used to purchase foot models to be used each year Each year a sign will be posted outside of the sessions acknowledging that the equipment was sponsored by your company PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES continued Final Program Full Page Ad 1 500 Open to multiple sponsors Full Page color company ad in the Final Program which will be displayed on the IPOS website Artwork must be approved by POSNA and submitted in a pdf file no later than October 4 2019 Placement in the document will be at POSNA s discretion Please note that the Final Program will only be available electronically Badge Holders 7 500 Open to one sponsor By sponsoring badge holders your company name will be printed around the lanyard portion of the badge holder Industry logos are not allowed Badge holders and lanyards are recyclable Lanyards will be purchased and shipped by POSNA Sponsor will be acknowledged on signage See page 9 for image Pens 5 000 Open to one sponsor Pens printed with IPOS 2019 POSNA Meeting Orlando FL sponsored by company name Pens will be distributed at the registration desk Recognition of the sponsor will be on acknowledged on signage Industry logos are not allowed Company is responsible for the production and shipment of pens to the meeting Artwork must be approved by POSNA Notepads 5 000 Open to one sponsor The partnership opportunities listed allow the participating company to achieve the utmost exposure and recognition Company advertisement with logo and graphics produced on cling on signs in the convention center s heaviest traffic areas Dollar amounts toward marketing and advertising will count toward total sponsorship contribution Notepads printed with IPOS 2019 POSNA Meeting Orlando FL sponsored by company name Notepads will be distributed at the registration desk Recognition of the sponsor will be on acknowledged on signage Industry logos are not allowed Company is responsible for the production and shipment of notepads to the meeting Artwork must be approved by POSNA Hotel Key Cards 7 500 Open to one sponsor Customized guest room hotel keys will bear the logo and tagline of the sponsor on one side of the key card Design must be submitted to and approved by POSNA POSNA will arrange to have the artwork put on the cards Charging Station 15 000 Open to one sponsor Enable attendees to charge their smartphones tablets and other devices without leaving the meeting area These stations will surely draw attention and appreciation from attendees as you rescue them from the dreaded low battery signal Corporate supporter s company name will be displayed on each station 18
CORPORATE PARTNER IPOS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Course Directors Welcome Reception 20 000 Coffee cup sleeves and or napkins offer an eye catching vehicle for a company s message Sleeves and or napkins will be available in the Exhibit Hall during coffee breaks at IPOS on Wednesday Thursday and Friday Sponsor will design produce and ship sleeves and or napkins to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A 22 x 28 sign placed in the exhibit hall complete this offering Open to one sponsor The Course Directors Welcome Reception held Wednesday December 11th from 6 30 7 30 pm celebrates IPOS 2019 on the evening of the meeting s first day Sponsor may provide napkins and or beer wine cozies with company name and logo Sponsor will design produce and ship napkins and or beer wine cozies to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A meter sign placed in the Reception Area will complete this offering Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 25 000 Open to one sponsor per lunch event A complimentary lunch will be provided with seating in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at IPOS Sponsor may provide napkins and or coffee cup sleeves printed with company name and logo to be placed on tables in the exhibit hall Sponsor will design produce and ship napkins and or sleeves to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A 22 x28 sign placed in the exhibit hall will complete this offering Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 10 000 Open to one sponsor per breakfast event A complimentary breakfast will be provided with seating in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday Thursday and Friday mornings at IPOS Sponsor may provide napkins and or coffee cup sleeves printed with company name and logo to be placed on tables in the exhibit hall Sponsor will design produce and ship napkins and or sleeves to the meeting Design must be approved by POSNA A 22 x28 sign placed in the exhibit hall will complete this offering 19 Refreshment Breaks in Exhibit Hall 7 000 Open to one sponsor per break event ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Floor Wall or Window Graphics 5 000 each Open to multiple sponsors one ad per sponsor Place your company ad on floor wall or window cling for maximum exposure A variety of graphic locations and sizes are available Breezeway Window Cling Size 54 x54 Pacifica Foyer Entrance above door window cling Size 224 x57 Pacifica Foyer Entrance Floor Graphic Size 24 x24 Electronic Schedule Frame graphic wrap around schedule frame Size 40 5 x55 25
IPOS CORPORATE PARTNERS SPONSORSHIP FORM Registration Deadline FEBRUARY 1 2019 Commitments by February 1 2019 will be acknowledged in Sponsor Level at 2019 POSNA Annual Meeting Final Deadline for IPOS Sponsorships AUGUST 1 2019 INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SYMPOSIUM December 3 7 2019 Loews Royal Pacific Hotel Orlando Florida USA December 6 10 2016 Orlando FL Company Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOTE All rates are in US MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES q Industry Spotlight Sessions 10 000 q 7 500 Hotel Key Cards q 1 500 Final Program Full Page Ad q 7 500 Badge Holders q 5 000 Pens q 5 000 Notepads q 15 000 Charging Station q 20 000 Welcome Reception q 25 000 lunch event Lunch in Exhibit Hall q Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 10 000 breakfast event q Refreshment Break 7 000 break event 10 000 15 000 first session 10 000 each additional session 4 max q 8th Annual Top Gun Surgical q Educational Grants q Non CME Pre Course q Preliminary Program q Final Program q ePoster Presentations q Registration Area q My POSNA App q Ponseti Clubfoot Models 10 000 and up 5 000 Simulation Competition 13 000 7 500 7 500 5 000 See pages 3 4 for Sponsorship Levels ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES 5 000 q Floor Wall or Window Graphics 5 000 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO REGISTER FOR AN EXHIBIT BOOTH SEE PAGE 21 PAYMENT METHOD q Check enclosed US dollars drawn on a US Bank made payable to Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America q Credit Card Card No Name on Card Signature q Visa q MasterCard I am an authorized representative of the company named above with the full power and authority to sign and deliver this application The company listed above agrees to comply with all of the policies rules and regulations contained in the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America prospectus and all policies rules and regulations adopted after the publication of the original prospectus which we accept as part of this agreement q AMEX Exp Date Signature of Authorizing Officer Title Date Total Amount Paid RETURN TO POSNA 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont IL 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 Fax 847 268 9694 20
IPOS INDUSTRY EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline AUGUST 1 2019 INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SYMPOSIUM December 3 7 2019 Loews Royal Pacific Hotel Orlando Florida USA December 6 10 2016 Orlando FL Company Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SEE PAGE 20 INDUSTRY EXHIBIT SPACE FEE q 2 100 6 x 6 Booth One draped 6 table waste basket and 2 chairs will be provided q 3 000 10 x 10 Booth Two draped 6 tables waste basket and 2 chairs will be provided if needed For Sponsors Exhibiting Number of complimentary representative badges is determined by your sponsor level see pages 3 4 For Companies only exhibiting Exhibit fee includes two 2 representative badges Names BOOK DEALERS EXHIBIT FEE q 1 525 Table Top Exhibit q 850 Second Table One draped 6 table waste basket and 2 chairs will be provided Fee includes Registration for Two 2 representatives Names ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Deadline November 25 2019 q 849 each on site will be 700 00 each Names PAYMENT METHOD Payment must be received before space is assigned q Check enclosed Check Number q Credit Card Card No Name on Card Signature q Visa I am an authorized representative of the company named above with the full power and authority to sign and deliver this application The company listed above agrees to comply with all of the policies rules and regulations contained in the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America prospectus and all policies rules and regulations adopted after the publication of the original prospectus which we accept as part of this agreement q MasterCard Signature of Authorizing Officer Title q AMEX Date Exp Date Total Amount Paid CONTRACTS NOT BEARING SIGNATURE AND PAYMENT WILL BE RETURNED RETURN TO POSNA 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont IL 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 21 Fax 847 268 9694 Cancellation Policy You can obtain full refund on cancellation of exhibit registration prior to September 1 2019 After September 1 2019 refund will be minus a 20 processing fee on all cancellations No refund on cancellations after November 1 2019
EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS Purpose of Exhibit EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS Interpretation of Rules The following Rules and Regulations are part of the contract between the exhibitor and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America POSNA All matters not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be referred to POSNA for adjudication and the decision of POSNA shall be final These Rules and Regulations may be amended at any time by POSNA and all the amendments so made shall be binding upon the exhibitor equally with these Rules and Regulations and shall become a part thereof providing the exhibitor is notified of the amendments Notice may be verbal or in writing before or during the Annual Meeting and IPOS and may be given at any authorized agent or representative of the exhibitor Exhibit Space 2019 Annual Meeting Exhibit space at the Annual Meeting is very limited and will consist of one or two 6 ft draped tables based on space available at a fee of 3 000 for the first table and 1 000 for the second table Free standing portable pop up signs can be placed behind table but cannot extend past the length of the table 2019 IPOS Meeting Exhibit space at the IPOS Meeting con sists of either 6x6 or 10x10 booths in an exhibit hall A 6x6 booth will have one 6 ft draped table and 2 chairs at a cost of 2 100 A 10x10 booth will have two 6 ft draped tables and 2 chairs at a cost of 3 000 Exhibits will be open for display Wednesday through Friday at both meetings Exact times dates are TBD Exhibit space for both meetings will not be assigned until after the registration deadline Order of assignments will be based on level of sponsorship Exhibits must be staffed at all times when the exhibit area is open to course registrants All aisles and exits must be kept clear and free of obstruction Any easel sign chair etc will be removed if found outside the allotted space Storage of boxes will not be provided by POSNA Storage will be provided by the Exhibit Decorating company POSNA reserves the right to approve all exhibits and exhibitor activities and reserves the right to reconfigure the exhibit floor plan and reassign exhibit spaces at any given time Company reps are required to have their exhibit area neat and orderly at all times Cleaning of the exhibit area is the responsibility of the company No items may be attached to the walls or ceiling Cleaning and removal of any adhesive material is at the expense of the exhibiting company Potentially combustible rubbish must be removed daily from exhibits The sole purpose for contracting exhibit space with POSNA is to display equipment supplies and or services Exhibit space is limited to orthopaedic related products of interest to orthpaedic surgeons WiFi and Electrical Power Electrical power will not be provided by POSNA at the Annual Meeting nor at IPOS Companies needing electricity please contact POSNA s decorator WiFi will be provided in the exhibit hall the password will be available at the registration desk Shipping Instructions POSNA highly recommends that you use our official shipper and or decorator for each meeting Regardless of what shipper you use ALL exhibit freight should be shipped to the Decorator s warehouse The Decorator will move it in and out of the Convention Center or Hotel If you chose to ship your material to the Convention Center or Hotel please note that the Convention Center or Hotel will not store it If you ship it to your room hold for your arrival you will be responsible for arranging to move it to your room and to your exhibit booth table and you will be responsible for storing your boxes crates Contact information for shipper and Decorator Exhibit Kits Exhibit Hours and more detailed information will be sent to the exhibitor after the registration deadline Cancellation Policy 2019 Annual Meeting You can obtain full refund on cancellations of exhibits prior to February 1 2019 After February 1 2019 refund will be minus a 20 processing fee on all cancellations No refund on cancellations after April 1 2019 2019 IPOS Meeting You can obtain full refund on cancellations of exhibits prior to September 1 2019 After September 1 2019 refund will be minus a 20 processing fee on all cancellations No refund on cancellations after November 1 2019 Exhibit Display Limits Corporate signage displays and exhibits should not exceed 5 feet 1 5 m in height from the floor including tabletop displays in order to avoid obstruction of other exhibitors and industry partners neighboring the exhibit area The Industry Relations Committee and or POSNA staff reserves the right to modify or remove non compliant displays If your exhibit is a booth up against the wall free standing banners and displays are allowed Companies are not allowed to block the entrance way or to block the view of other exhibit displays Company tablecloths can be used on your exhibit tables either to cover the table or to cover your exhibit during off hours Company Sign will be hung on back drape for 10x10 booths and on tables for 6x6 booths or table top exhibits Specific information regarding set up and tear down of an exhibit and exhibit hours will be provided after the registration deadline 22
EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS Subletting of Space The subletting assignment or apportionment of the whole or any part of an exhibitor s space by the exhibitor is prohibited Exhibitors may not advertise or display goods in their exhibit other than those manufactured or sold by them in the regular course of their business Exhibitors may not permit any other party to exhibit in their space any goods other than those manufactured or distributed by the contracting exhibitor Compliance with Local Ordinances Licenses and permits required by local statute ordinance or regulation if any are to be obtained and paid for by the exhibitor Each exhibitor will be responsible for compliance with local health fire and safety ordinances and regulations All products or services exhibited must comply with all state and local regulations and with all current FDA regulations POSNA has no further responsibility to notify the exhibitors that this compliance is required Damage to Convention Center or Hotel Property Exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage done to the Convention Center or Hotel property by them their employees or agents NO nails tacks or screws may be driven into the floor wall or woodwork of the building Posters and other materials cannot be hung on the walls Fire Ordinances Exhibitors must strictly observe all city state and federal fire laws Demonstration of products must be contained to the area of your table and shall not be in the aisles Please do not block the space between tables and or booths The position location of your table has been approved by the local fire Marshall and should not be moved Indemnity Each Party agrees to indemnify defend and hold harmless the other Party its employees director agents representatives and any affiliated organizations against any and all claims judgments fees demands settlements and expenses including reasonable attorneys fees that are the result of the indemnifying Party s or its agents willful misconduct negligence or breach of duties described in the Corporate Brochure In the event a claim relates to the negligence of both Parties the relative burden of the claim shall be attributed equitably between the Parties in accordance with the principles of comparative negligence This indemnification and hold harmless agreement includes but is not limited to any and all claims damages losses or expenses attributable to personal or bodily injury sickness disease or death or to damage to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of such property Distribution of Printed Materials and Canvassing by Industry Canvassing in any part of the facilities used by POSNA is strictly forbidden and anyone doing so will be asked to leave the meeting Distribution of advertising or printed material by the exhibitor outside the exhibitor s allotted space will not be permitted unless the distribution or advertising is organized by POSNA Handouts and Giveaways Distribution of samples of products and souvenirs of modest value is permissible as long as such giveaways adhere to the guidelines set forth by AdvaMed regarding Educational Items and Prohibition of Gifts Approval of samples must be obtained from POSNA Distribution of such products or souvenirs will be allowed provided it is done in a dignified manner does not create a nuisance and causes no interference with adjoining exhibits Unapproved items will be removed from the exhibit floor Photography POSNA reserves the right to photograph exhibits and or attendees through the services of a POSNA official vendor Some of these photos may be available on the POSNA and or AAOS websites or displayed in publications or material related to the Annual Meeting and at IPOS If you do not wish to have your booth photographed please let POSNA know by emailing raymond aaos org Security A security officer will be patrolling the Exhibit Area during the evening night and early morning hours However we advise that you do not leave laptops or other electronic portable devices or valuable equipment at your table at night Please be sure your table is covered when exhibit hours are closed POSNA or AAOS will not be responsible for lost or stolen items Insurance The exhibitor acknowledges that neither POSNA the Official Service Contractor Decorator nor the facility at which the meeting is held shall be obligated to maintain property liability or business interruption insurance covering the exhibitor It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance and the exhibitor must do so at his her own expense Use of Company Data Exhibiting Company data filled out on the exhibitor registration form will be maintained in the POSNA database until such time that the company should request that it be deleted Please be advised that the data contact person phone number and email will only be given to POSNA s official decorator for each meeting only for the purpose of sending information to the exhibitor regarding exhibit materials material 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EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS FDA Disclosure Conduct Representatives may not remove items from any other company s exhibit Photography Videotaping of another company s exhibit is also not permitted Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the course and the possible loss of opportunity for exhibiting at future courses Any misuse of the badge system will result in loss of exhibit privileges closing of the booth and loss of funds Companies exhibiting devices that are not cleared by the FDA for a particular use in humans or are not commercially available in the U S may exhibit only when accompanied by the appropriate signage that indicates the device s FDA status The company will provide the following signs that should be prominently displayed This device is not cleared by the FDA for distribution in the U S This device is intended to be used in the U S as described on the product s label Companies may only exhibit products that are relevant to the practice of orthopaedics POSNA AAOS reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company s product for exhibiting and may deny participation or request removal of any product or exhibit that does not meet eligibility The signs must be readily visible and placed near the devices and on any graphics or other materials depicting the device In addition the company must have a letter from the FDA describ ing the allowable use status of the product s Signage must be approved by the Academy Exhibitors are cautioned about the current FDA policy prohibiting them from promoting cleared devices for unapproved uses SALES ACTIVITIES AND PRICE LISTS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE EXHIBIT AREA AT ALL TIMES NO ENDORSEMENT Interviews demonstrations distribution of literature and samples should take place at the allotted exhibit space POSNA AAOS may withhold or withdraw permission to distribute souvenirs advertising or other material All novelty gifts or souvenirs must by previously submitted to IPOS for review and approval Please send a sample to POSNA attn Melody Raymond 9400 W Higgins Rd Rosemont IL 60018 The presence of a company s product in the educational exhibit area or its use in the hands on skills component of a course shall not be construed as an endorsement of the company or the prod ct by POSNA or AAOS Brochures advertising non POSNA or AAOS sponsored Annual Meetings CME courses or other events may not be displayed or distributed Exhibiting companies are responsible for the cost of shipping audio visual equipment rental and other material arrangements 24
FUTURE POSNA EDUCATIONAL EVENTS POSNA Annual Meetings AM20 AM21 AM22 May 13 16 2020 San Diego California May 12 15 2021 Dallas Texas May 11 14 2022 Vancouver British Columbia Canada POSNA s mission is all about better care for children with musculoskeletal disorders Education is at the very core of POSNA s mission Industry support fuels POSNA s ability to educate support research and most importantly improve the care of children International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposia IPOS 2019 16th Annual December 3 7 2019 Orlando Florida Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 500 Rosemont Illinois 60018 4976 USA Phone 847 698 1692 Websites posna org Fax 847 268 9694 orthokids org Email posna aaos org posnacademy org
