2012 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

The ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting offers an extensive selection of dynamic support opportunities to promote your organization and build unequalled visibility among more than 1,500 genetics professionals and target customers beyond just purchasing booth space. Sponsorship and advertising integration are the keys that enable exhibitors to reach their entire target audience, and in so doing, maximize the percentage of qualified buyers and customers that are attracted to the booth.

Reserve your opportunity by committing to a sponsorship opportunity early! Sponsors will be listed on the ACMG Meeting website for up to four months prior to the meeting, and in order to be listed in the on-site Program Guide, the sponsorship agreement form and payment must be received by January 27. First right of refusal for sponsorship and advertising placement will be given to the 2011 sponsor/advertiser of a particular service or event.

Annual Meeting supporters and sponsors will receive:

• Listing and acknowledgement on the ACMG meeting website

• Listing and acknowledgement in the on-site Program Guide

• If applicable - corporate logo on item for which support is provided

• Acknowledgement on meeting signage

• Priority Points for booth assignments

Meeting Events and Services Sponsorship Opportunities

Increase your brand visibility—participate in these event and sponsorship opportunities which help to offer more value added services to attendees and ROI for supporting exhibitors:

Opening Reception Held in the Exhibit Hall - SOLD
Attended by all attendees and exhibitors – this high visibility event kicks off the 2012 meeting.

Exclusive Sponsorship:.............................................$50,000

Trainee, Resident and Fellows Reception (Tuesday evening)
Attended by over 125 residents, fellows and College leaders this reception provides an opportunity for trainees, residents and fellows to start the meeting with a unique networking opportunity and to learn more about membership and leadership opportunities with the College.

Exclusive Sponsorship:.............................................$8,000

Refreshment Breaks
Served in the exhibit hall or outside the main meeting room – refreshment break sponsorships are highly valued by attendees. Sponsoring company may provide cups and napkins with company name and logo for additional visibility.

Exclusive Sponsorship: .............................................$6,000 each break

Water Stations
Water service stations for each meeting room are a highly valued and utilized service by attendees. Signage will promote station sponsor.

Sponsorship:............................................................$1,500 per station per day

Registration Tote Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship:..............................................$10,000 SOLD

Writing Pens for Registration Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship:...............................................$2,000 SOLD

Notepads for Registration Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship:...............................................$2,000 SOLD

Lanyards
Exclusive Sponsorship:...............................................$4,000 SOLD

Hotel Keycards
Exclusive Sponsorship:..............................................$7,000 SOLD

Cyber Café
Frequented by the ACMG attendees to check their email, complete meeting evaluations and online CE Self Reporting this highly used area provides a high visibility sponsorship. Sponsors logo on computer screens and Cyber Café structure.

Exclusive Sponsorship:...............................................$14,000

Lunch Coupons.........................................................$1,200 per 100 Coupons
Distribute $10 coupons to attendees and customers to be used toward purchase of concession lunch served in the exhibit hall.

Genetic Counselors’ Luncheon

Attended by over 400 genetic counselors this lunch provides an educational session and networking opportunities for the counselors attending the meeting.

Exclusive Sponsorship:..............................................$12,000
Co-Sponsorship:........................................................$6,000 each

Trainee-Mentor Luncheon
This lunch provides trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows) in the field of human genetics the opportunity to meet and talk informally with senior members of the College about career options, goals, and professional opportunities and will draw about 200 attendees.

Exclusive Sponsorship:..............................................$8,000

Speaker Ready Room
Exclusive sponsorship gives your organization an opportunity to provide the ACMG speakers – the leaders in the field of genetics with a resource area to review their presentations and meet with their peers in an uninterrupted and quiet environment.

Exclusive Sponsorship:...............................................$2,500

Attendee Travel Scholarships.................................$2,000 each
Help to provide support to send genetics professionals to the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting that are being hit hard by budget cuts or Fellows, Residents and Trainees and Genetic Counselors without travel budgets.

Advertising and Promotion Opportunities

Online - ACMG Meeting Website Banner Advertising ........................Prices Vary
Click here for more information on sizes, available locations and submission specifications.

On-Site - Hanging Promotional Banner.................................................. $1,500 each
4’ x 10’ cloth banners hung in high traffic locations near ACMG registration. Cost includes production and installation.

	On-site - Escalator Clings........................................................ $3,500 each Three escalators are available for company messages or logos. Cost includes production and installation.
	On-site - Window/Entry Door Clings........................................ $1,500 each Place your logo on the doors and glass hallways of the Charlotte Convention Center. Cost includes production and installation. Multiple placements may be ordered.

Attendee Mailing List.............................................$250 pre-meeting
............................................. $325 post-meeting

Registration Bag Inserts...................................... $1,000 per insert

Program Guide

Advertising Rates and Specifications
Placement Ad Size (Width x Height) Rate

Back Cover
4 color Full Page 8” X 11” $3,200 - SOLD

Inside Covers
4 color                          Full Page 8” X 11”                    $2,700 -
                                                                                      Inside Front (SOLD) and Inside Back (SOLD)
Inside Ads B&W            Full Page 8” X 11”                   $1,700
                                    Half Page 8” X 5 ½”                  $1,200

Camera-ready art required.
Closing date: January 27, 2012
Materials due: February 3, 2012

Download Sponsorship & Advertising Application

Download the Attendee List Order Form

Download Website Banner Advertising Rates and Insertion Form

Educational Grants and Support Opportunities

Industry Supported Symposia
$16,000 minimum support
Industry Supported Satellite Symposia are 90-minute independently developed educational events held in conjunction with the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting as dinner and/or breakfast sessions that are supported through educational grants. These symposia are not part of the ACMG official educational program and are not endorsed by ACMG.

Presented by experts presenting new research and industry advances, these programs provide additional valuable scientific and educational opportunities to those in attendance at the meeting and are usually attended by 250-400 genetics professionals practicing in medicine, counseling and research. Industry Supported Satellite Symposia are complimentary to all ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting attendees and open for all to attend. Proposals to present Industry Supported Symposia were due in August 2011 – call the ACMG Exhibits Management team at (703) 921-0333 to check availability of open time slots.