Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with hundreds of professionals who use lasers and other light
energy based technology. Participation at the ASLMS Annual Conference will provide excellent
exposure for your company to more high potential customers. To reserve your booth space, go to –
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Table of Contents
General Information......
Why Exhibit......
Who Attends......
Past Exhibitors......
Conference Statistics ......
Key Contacts......
Who’s Who in the ASLMS......
Booth Information......
Exhibitor Floor Plan......
Badge Information......
Rules & Regulations......
Advertising Rates and Specifications......
Sponsorship Opportunities......
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Sheraton Boston Hotel/Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Conference Dates:
April 3-7, 2013
Exhibition Dates and Time:
Friday, April 5...... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 6...... 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Installation of Exhibits:
Wednesday, April 3.1:00 pm – 6:00 pm -
20 x 20 or larger Islands only
Thursday, April 4...8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Dismantling of Exhibits:
Saturday, April 6.....7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, April 7.....7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration of Exhibitors:
Wednesday, April 3.1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 4...8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, April 5...... 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 6...... 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Future Annual Conference Dates:
2014 – Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel/Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, April 2-6.
2015 – Gaylord Palms® Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL, April 22-26.
For More Information Contact:
Jane Frohm
Industry Relations Specialist
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
2100 Stewart Avenue, Suite 240
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-301-1631
Fax: 715-848-2493
E-mail:
Website:
2012 Annual Conference Attendance
Member...... 530
Non-Member...... 156
Applicant...... 62
Resident...... 104
Press...... 13
Exhibitor...... 709
Course Only...... 93
Total...... 1,667
Total Physicians less Exhibitors .....- 582 – 61%
WHY EXHIBIT
Don’t miss out on your best opportunity to connect and network with the most influential and exclusive group of clinicians, scientists, health care professionals and laser technicians that dominate the market.
The exhibit hall is an important part of the educational experience for attendees. It’s about networking, education, and providing attendees with information on how to fill their practice needs and challenges. We make it convenient for attendees to visit the exhibits by offering the following amenities and activities in the exhibit hall:
Daily Beverage Breaks
Lunch Vouchers to Attendees
ePosters
Experts in the Exhibit Hall
Internet Pavilion
Exhibitor Reception/Silent Auction,
Saturday evening, April 6
WHO ATTENDS
Physicians attending the conference include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, urologists, general surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, oncologists, surgical oncologists, dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, nursing/allied health laser professionals, laser researchers, laser industry representatives as well as other physicians interested in laser technology.
Past ASLMS Annual Conference Attendance Figures
2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 20122,535 / 1,801 / 1,971 / 1,683 / 1,667
2012 Attendance by Specialty
Allergy Immunology / 1 / Nursing / 32Acupuncture / 1 / Obstetrics/
Gynecology / 8
Anesthesia / 7 / Ophthalmology / 10
Biostimulation / 3 / Oral & Maxillofacial / 7
Cardiovascular / 2 / Orthopedic Surgery / 2
Chiropractor / 1 / Otolaryngology / 10
Dentistry / 11 / Pathology / 3
Dermatology / 429 / Phlebology / 8
Electrolysis / 1 / Photodynamic
Therapy / 4
Emergency Medicine / 2 / Physician
Assistant / 3
Endocrinology / 1 / Physical
Medicine / 6
Engineering / 23 / Physical Therapy / 1
Family Practice / 30 / Plastic Surgery / 71
Gastroenterology / 1 / Press / 13
General Surgery / 8 / Preventive Medicine / 1
Internal Medicine / 12 / Pulmonary / 1
Investments / 13 / Radiology / 4
Laser Medicine / 165 / Research / 36
Laser Safety / 20 / Thoracic / 2
Marketing / 709 / Vascular / 7
Neurosurgery / 7
KEY CONTACTS
Reserve Exhibit Space
Jane Frohm
Industry Relations Specialist
Main Phone – 715-845-9283
Direct Phone – 715-301-1631
Fax – 715-848-2493
Email:
Website -
Exhibit Chair
Richard O. Gregory, M.D.
Celebration Health Inst. of Aesthetic Surgery
400 Celebration Place, Suite A320
Celebration, FL 34747
Phone – 407-303-4250
Email:
Official Decorator and Drayage Contractor
Melissa Minkler
AGS Expo
4561 S.W. 34th Street
Orlando,FL 32811
Phone – 407-292-6162
Fax – 407-292-4414
Lead Retrieval
Brandee Denton
Netronix Corporation
Senior Lead Retrieval Manager
5 Executive Court, Suite 2
South Barrington, IL 60010
Direct Phone – 847-620-4249
Email –
Website –
WHO’S WHO IN THE ASLMS
2012 -2013 Executive Committee
President
George J. Hruza, M.D., M.B.A.
Chesterfield, MO
President Elect
Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Vice President
Juanita J. Anders, Ph.D.
Bethesda, MD
Historian/Editor-in-Chief
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Irvine, CA
Secretary
Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.
Washington, DC
Treasurer
Mathew M. Avram, M.D., J.D.
Boston, MA
Past President
Brian D. Zelickson, M.D.
Edina, MN
2012 – 2013 Board of Directors
Serge R. Mordon, Ph.D.
Lille, France
Raymond J. Lanzafame, M.D., M.B.A.
Rochester, NY
Gerald J. Wilmink, Ph.D.
San Antonio, TX
Michael A. DellaVecchia, M.D., Ph.D.
Philadelphia, PA
R. Rox Anderson, M.D.
Boston, MA
David H. Sliney, Ph.D.
Fallston, MD
Dale E. Koop, Ph.D.
Woodside, CA
James C. Hsia, Ph.D.
Wayland, MA
Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.
Irvine, CA
Eric F. Bernstein, M.D., MSE
Ardmore, PA
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
Nashville, TN
Henry H.L. Chan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., FRCP
Central, Hong Kong
Brian J.F. Wong, M.D., Ph.D.
Irvine, CA
David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.
Hillsborough, NJ
Rebecca L. Sprague, R.N., F.N.P.C
Sacramento, CA
Barry DiBernardo, M.D.
Montclaire, NJ
BOOTH INFORMATION
Booth Assignments:
All 2013 Annual Conference exhibit space will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis and must be laser or medical related to the mission of the Society, based solely upon the judgment of the Society. The Society reserves the right to refuse the sale of booth space if exhibitor application does not meet this requirement. Permission to exhibit does not constitute in any way a Society endorsement or approval of the exhibited products or services, or guarantee that space will be assigned. The Society reserves the right to restrict and supervise any exhibitor whose exhibit and/or related conduct and activities the Society deems objectionable.
Application Procedures:
To apply for exhibit space, complete the exhibit contract on our Website with the required deposit. Space will not be assigned without the signed contract and required deposit. Applications from companies that have outstanding balances due the Society, its contractors, or vendors will not be processed without full payment of delinquent accounts.
Deposit:
A deposit in U.S. funds of 50% of the total rental fee for the requested space must be submitted with the exhibit contract. No contract will be processed or space assigned until the deposit is received and any outstanding accounts with the Society, other contractors or vendors are paid in full. Balances from International exhibitors must be paid by check in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. institution, by credit card or wire transfer only.
Full Payment:
Space must be fully paid for by January 14, 2013. If assigned space is not paid by January 14, 2013, it may be cancelled and/or reassigned without notification or refund of payments by the Society. No company will be allowed to exhibit unless full payment for booth space has been received.
Cancellation or Reduction of Space:
Notification of an exhibitor’s decision to cancel or reduce space must be sent in writing to the Society. The date of cancellation shall be the date that the Society received the written cancellation. If an exhibiting company does not cancel their space in writing and does not occupy their booth space on-site, the company will be liable for 100% of the booth fees. An exhibitor will receive a 50% refund if booth is paid in full and cancellation is received in writing on or before January 14, 2013. The 50% deposit is non-refundable. No refunds will be given after January 14, 2013.
Booth Fees Prior to January 2, 2013:
10 x 10 Linear Booth...... $2,385
10 x 10 Corner Booth...... $2,595
10 x 20 Booth...... $4,780
10 x 30 Booth...... $7,165
20 x 20 Island Booth...... $8,665
20 x 30 Island Booth...... $12,865
20 x 40 Island Booth...... $17,345
30 x 40 Island Booth...... $19,730
Table Top...... $1,235
Booth Fees After January 2, 2013:
10 x 10 Linear Booth...... $2,765
10 x 10 Corner Booth...... $2,980
10 x 20 Booth...... $5,145
10 x 30 Booth...... $7,910
20 x 20 Island Booth...... $9,095
20 x 30 Island Booth...... $13,215
20 x 40 Island Booth...... $17,690
30 x 40 Island Booth...... $20,455
Table Top...... $1,485
Booth Includes:
Assigned exhibit space
Draping of the back and both side walls
Identification sign
Publication of company name, address and company information in final program
24 hour hall security
General hall cleaning
Designated number of complimentary badges based on booth size
Continental breakfast, beverage breaks, and Exhibitor reception
Exhibitor lounge
Listed on ASLMS Web site for one-year
Access to reserve hotel rooms within the Society Housing block
Table Top Includes:
Identification sign
One six foot table with two chairs
Table cover with skirt
24 hour hall security
General hall cleaning
Publication of company name, address and company information in final program
Designated number of complimentary badges based on booth size
Continental breakfast, beverage breaks and Exhibitor reception
Exhibitor lounge
Carpet
Listed on ASLMS Web site for one-year
Access to reserve hotel rooms within the Society Housing Block
Size Configuration:
All linear booths are 10’ x 10’ and island exhibits are shown on the floor plan. Additional booth sizes may be created at the discretion of the Society. Booth displays height maximum is 18’.
BADGE INFORMATION
Badges will be available for pick up at exhibitor registration during exhibitor registration hours. Exhibitor badges are not transferable and company badges will not be accepted instead of the official badge. Supplementing the badge with business cards is not permitted. All booth personnel must be identified with an exhibitor badge and display only the exhibitor badge when staffing or working within an exhibit booth. Only registrants for the convention are allowed in the exhibition hall. False certification of an individual as an exhibitor’s representative, misuse of exhibitor’s badges, or any other method used to assist unauthorized personnel to gain admittance to the exhibit floor will be cause for expelling the violator from the exhibition hall or banning from future entrance on the exhibit floor, or removing the exhibit from the floor without obligation on the part of the Society for refund of any fees. The exhibitor, employees and agents, and anyone claiming a right to be on the exhibit floor through the exhibitor waives any rights or claims for damages to persons or property arising out of the Society’s enforcement of the paragraph.
Guest Badges:
Guest badges to enter the exhibit hall are $75 per day. No one under the age of 16 will be allowed in the exhibit hall.
Complimentary Badges:
Each Exhibitor is allowed a certain number of complimentary badges based on booth size. Once the complimentary badges have been met, full registration for entrance into the conference will be charged.
Complimentary Conference Badges:
- Table Top...... 1
- 10 x 10 Booth...... 2
- 10 x 20 Booth...... 3
- 10 x 30 Booth...... 4
- 10 x 40 Booth...... 5
- 20 x 20 Island...... 5
- 20 x 30 Island...... 6
- 20 x 40 Island...... 7
- 30 x 40 Island...... 8
Exhibit Hall Passes:
- Table Top...... 2
- 10 x 10 Booth...... 5
- 10 x 20 Booth...... 10
- 10 x 30 Booth...... 12
- 10 x 40 Booth...... 14
- 20 x 20 Island...... 14
- 20 x 30 Island...... 16
- 20 x 40 Island...... 18
- 30 x 40 Island...... 20
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Installation/Dismantling:
The Society shall determine the placement of all displays. Exhibitor will comply with all reasonable terms and conditions relating to the placement, assembly, operation, maintenance and removal of exhibitor’s display that it receives notice of acknowledging this contract. Exposed or unfinished sides or exhibit backgrounds must be draped to present an attractive appearance. The exhibits will be inspected during the setup time, with the approval of the exhibitor. During the course of the installation and exhibit days, all booths are subject to on-site review. The Society reserves the right to request modifications where necessary at the exhibitor’s expense to ensure compliance with construction rules. Equipment, products or materials to be shown or demonstrated must be placed within the exhibit space in order to ensure that the attendees viewing the exhibit will stand within that space and not in the aisles.
Exhibits must NOT be disturbed, dismantled, or be in the process of being removed before Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 pm. Exhibitors dismantling before this time may lose their company’s right to exhibit at future conferences of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit area by Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 pm. If the exhibitor fails to remove their materials from the exhibit area in a timely fashion, the exhibitor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Society from and against any and all fees or expenses the exhibitor must pay to the Facility as a result of such late removal. Any property remaining in the exhibit area after the termination of the annual conference may be disposed of or stored, at the exhibitor’s sole cost, as the Facility deems appropriate.
Booth Carpet and Cleaning:
Booth carpeting/floor covering is mandatory and is the responsibility of the exhibiting company. Carpet may be either supplied by the exhibitor or rented from the service contractor AGS Expo. Exhibits will be inspected during setup time and the service contractor, with the approval of the Society, will provide carpeting for any uncarpeted booths. Any charges incurred will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not permitted to carpet outside their assigned exhibit space. An order form will be provided in the Exhibit Service Manual.
Exhibitors are required to keep their booths clean at all times. The Society has the right to order daily cleaning if booth appearance is unsightly. Any costs for this cleaning will be charged to the exhibiting company.
Ceiling Height:
Ceiling height in the exhibit hall is 18’. The top of your display or banner cannot exceed 18’.
Booth Staffing:
Exhibit booths/tabletops must be staffed during all lunch and coffee breaks unless approval has been given by the Society prior to exhibiting. It is the company’s responsibility for safeguarding their goods, materials, equipment and exhibit at all times. If an exhibit booth is left unattended at any time, the exhibitor is responsible for any loss or damage to their property. A company that has failed to set-up or properly staff their booth/tabletop during the exhibition will forfeit all exhibit rights for this annual conference. In the event of such incomplete set-up or improper staffing, the Society reserves the right to reassign exhibit space without notice to the exhibitor and without obligation on the Society for any refund whatsoever.
Booth Catering:
Exhibitor will be permitted to distribute selected food and beverage items. Items must be ordered through the convention center caterer or hotel banquets; order forms will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual. Exhibitor may not sell any food or beverage on the exhibit floor.
Subletting Space:
Exhibitor may display only those products or goods that exhibitor manufactures or regularly distributes. This information must be included on the contract. Sharing exhibit space is permitted only for divisions of the same company. Exhibitors may not sublet or assign booth spaces.
Surveys:
All surveys must be conducted within the confines of the booth space assigned. At no time should exhibit personnel leave the booth to encourage attendees in the aisles to complete a survey.
Selection of Booth Space:
The Society has several opportunities for booth selection.
As a Gold Sponsor, exhibitor is given preference in selecting exhibit location for the next annual conference.
On-site Sign-up – all exhibitors will be notified of times on-site sign-up will take place; space will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Post conference via Website.
In the event exhibit space is sold out, companies will automatically be placed on a waiting list. As long as space is available, the Society will continue to make space assignments until March 25, 2013. All space assignments are subject to the cancellation policy deadlines, regardless of the date space was assigned.
The Society will attempt to accommodate exhibitor requests for specific booth(s); however, no guarantees can be made that the exhibitor will be assigned the specific booth(s) requested. The exhibitor acknowledges that he/she is not contracting for a specific booth(s), but rather for the right to participate in the annual conference.
The Society reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan at any time. The Society reserves the right to relocate exhibitors should it become necessary for causes beyond the control of the Society, or advisable in the best judgment of the Society. After assignment of space, exhibitor agrees to accept relocation to other comparable space if the Society deems such a relocation to be necessary or appropriate.
American with Disabilities Act:
Exhibitor shall be responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act with regard to the exhibitor’s booth space including, but not limited to, wheelchair access.
Giveaways and Promotional Items:
The Society requests compliance with all applicable industry, state and federal regulatory and governmental agency guidelines.
Acceptable giveaways should primarily entail a benefit to patients, be related to the physician’s work or should not be of substantial value. Giveaways may only be distributed from the exhibitor’s booth, and may not be mailed to attendees after the conference or delivered to outside locations during the conference.
The Society, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to prohibit the distribution of any samples it deems objectionable or otherwise inappropriate.
Media Related Activities:
All public relations press, and media related activities taking place at the annual conference will be communicated to and approved in writing by the ASLMS Central Office prior to the start of the conference. Advertising of any kind must be limited to exhibit hall and convention center and must be approved by the ASLMS Central Office. The Society reserves the right to restrict and supervise any exhibitor whose exhibit and/or related conduct and activities the Society deems objectionable. Such activities include, but are not limited to, distributing articles or other printed matter, distributing samples or surveys, door drops and conducting radio and/or television broadcasting interviews of physicians and others attending the conference.
Lighting:
Exhibitor shall adhere to the following suggested minimum guidelines when determining booth lighting:
No lighting, fixtures, lighting trusses or overhead lighting are allowed outside the boundaries of the exhibit space. Exhibitors intending to use hanging light systems should submit drawings to service contractor for approval.
Lighting should be directed to the inner confines of the booth space. Lighting should not project onto other exhibitors or show aisles.
Lighting that spins, rotates, pulsates and other specialized lighting effects should be in good taste and not interfere with neighboring exhibitors or otherwise detract from the general atmosphere of the event.