April 3-4, 2020Renaissance Worthington HotelFort Worth, Texas

Sponsorship Opportunities

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About TCEP CONNECTThe Texas College of Emergency Physicians is a 501c(6) organization comprised of more than 2,200 emergency

physicians in Texas. Our membership includes emergency physicians who practice in a wide variety of settings,

including large and small groups, academic centers, urban and rural, board certified and non-board certified,

residents, and medical students. They all work together for the common goal of furthering the specialty of

emergency medicine in Texas.

TCEP CONNECT is your best opportunity to showcase your company’s brand, products and services with this highly

desirable audience. As a sponsor or exhibitor at CONNECT, you will enjoy dedicated networking and social activities

designed to help you meet future customers, faculty and partners.

MORE THAN 400 PARTICIPATING ATTENDEES

• Including Physicians, Residents and Medical Students

• Nearly 90% of surveyed attendees rated the exhibit hall as highlight of the conference

• More than half of attendees recommend, influence or are the final decision maker in purchasing decisions

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Highlights• New mobile event app to keep participants engaged and informed - Sponsor opportunity

• Seven more brand new sponsor opportunities to enhance your presence and reinforce your brand

• Powerful opening keynote with physicians in attendance

• More sponsor benefits to help your impact reach more physicians over a longer duration

• New this year: Attendee mailing list included with all sponsorship levels

• One-day exhibit hall format packed with of face-to-face interaction exclusively with physicians

• Enhanced exhibit hall experience with massage stations and more

Returning Favorites• Welcome Reception in exhibit hall exclusively with physicians

• Networking gamecard to encourage more interaction

• Enhanced Resident OLEMPICS sponsorships

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Agenda-At-A-GlanceAs of October 22, 2019; subject to change. Please visit texacep.org for the most updated schedule.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

1:00 – 5:00 PM Exhibitor registration and move-in

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

6:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration7:00 – 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast1

8:30 – 9:30 AM Opening Keynote10:00 – 10:30 AM Track 1 Break in exhibit hall10:30 – 11:00 AM Track 2 Break in exhibit hall12:00 – 1:00 PM Resident Networking Luncheon in exhibit hall2:45 – 3:15 PM Track 2 Break in exhibit hall3:00 – 3:30 PM Track 1 Break in exhibit hall5:00 – 6:30 PM Welcome reception in exhibit hall

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration8:00 – 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Business Meeting12:00 – 1:30 PM Awards luncheon12:00 – 2:00 PM Med Students Meet & Greet “Speed Networking” Lunch

with Residency Program Directors

2:00 – 5:00 PM TCEP Board of Directors Meeting

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1 Breakfast offered concurrently in the exhibit hall and in a sponsored session

Sponsorship OpportunitiesAsk how you

can qualify for acomplimentary

8x10 exhibit booth!

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*TCEP members may attend the Board of Directors meeting

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL ACTIVATION RATE

Awards Luncheon Level 1 Saturday $5,000

Exhibit Hall Reception Level 1 Friday $5,000

Mobile App Level 2 Friday, Saturday $3,500

OLEMPICS Title Sponsor Level 2 Friday $3,500

Wi-Fi Level 2 Friday, Saturday $3,500

Lanyards Level 3 Friday, Saturday $2,500

Resident Lunch Level 3 Friday $2,500

Student & Residency Program Directors Lunch Level 3 Saturday $2,500

Chair Massage Level 3 Friday $2,000

Wellness Registration Gift Level 3 Friday, Saturday $2,000

Poster Session Level 4 Friday $1,500

Coffee Breaks (three available) Level 4 Friday, Saturday $1,500

Board Meeting* Level 4 Saturday $750

Student Mixer (two available) Level 4 Saturday $750

UPGRADES

Upgrade: OLEMPICS Sponsor NA Friday $500

Upgrade: 8x10 booth (Level 2 only) NA Friday $750

Sponsor BenefitsAll sponsors receive an incredible suite of valuable benefits and networking opportunities, plus recognition via digital communications, social media, and onsite at the event.

Benefit Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Access to educational sessions with physicians

Breakfast, lunch and breaks with physicians in the exhibit hall

Complimentary listing in mobile app

Recognition in EMphasise-newsletter

Complimentary conference registration(s)

One One One Two

Post-event attendee mailing list (names and mailing addresses only)1

Inclusion in pre-event2 email blast delivered to all conference attendees

One Two

Video post on TCEP social media channels

Two

Complimentary one night’s room & tax at host hotel

One “CEO Spotlight” on TCEP website

1Opt-in attendees only

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Ask how you can qualify for a

complimentary 8x10 exhibit booth!

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Sponsorship Details

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LEVEL 1

Awards Luncheon (Saturday)Celebratory luncheon to recognize outstanding contributions to the emergency medicine community in Texas. Includes opportunity to place a flyer in each chair and to deliver welcome comments at the beginning of the luncheon.

Exhibit Hall Reception (Friday)Sponsor the exhibit hall reception and make a big first impression in welcoming attendees to the event. Sponsor will be recognized with signage and verbal announcements.

LEVEL 2

Mobile AppNew this year! CONNECT has gone green! In lieu of a printed program, conference participants will rely on the mobile app for all schedule and session details. Your exclusive message will appear on the main welcome screen in the app.

OlEMpics Title Sponsor (Friday)The Resident OlEMpics are a fun and interactive way for residents to engage in a series of friendly competitive events designed to involve them in different areas of the conference and to provide a unique networking opportunity. All residencies in Texas send their residents to compete in team building, leadership, and SIM activities to see who is the “Best in Texas.”

Wi-FiNew this year! Keep conference-goers CONNECT-ed! Every time attendees get online in the conference area, they will see your branding.

Sponsorship Details

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LEVEL 3

LanyardsMore than 400 conference participants will sport your logo over the course of the conference. TCEP selects and orders the lanyards.

Resident Lunch (Friday)New this year! In 2019, more than 100 residents participated in CONNECT. Sponsor branding appears on lunch containers during this valuable networking luncheon.

Student & Residency Program Directors Lunch (Saturday)New this year! The future of emergency medicine lies with more than 150 medical students who participate in CONNECT every year. The Student & Residency Program Directors lunch is a special opportunity for them to learn more about the residency programs in Texas and to get to know the program directors. Sponsor branding appears on lunch containers.

Chair MassageNew this year! Take a quick break for a five-minute chair massage to stay refreshed and energized. Sponsored by Uniquely Kneaded.

Wellness Attendee GiftNew this year! CONNECT cares about keeping people healthy and revitalized during the conference. A wellness item featuring your company’s brand will be provided to every attendee, such as a water bottle or stretch band. TCEP selects and orders the item.

Sponsorship Details

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LEVEL 4

Poster Session (Friday)New this year! More than two dozen poster presentations will be made at CONNECT 2020. Your company’s brand will appear on every presentation board in main lobby area throughout the day.

Coffee Breaks (three available)Provide attendees with a refreshing break between sessions on Friday morning, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Sponsor’s brand appears on custom beverage napkins.

Board Meeting*New this year! TCEP’s Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting on Saturday, April 4. Your company will be able to send a representative to make a brief introduction at the beginning of the board meeting and to meet the board members.

Student Networking Mixer (two available) New this year! Support our medical students as they explore their future careers in emergency medicine. Help host a networking mixer on Saturday, April 4. Sponsor’s brand appears on custom beverage napkins.

Sponsorship Details

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UPGRADES

OlEMpics Sponsor - $500 upgrade includes:• Logo on banners displayed throughout the course

• Verbal recognition by host throughout the event

8x10 booth (Level 2 only) - Sponsors participating at Level 2 can add on a complete 8x10 booth package for only $750 – a 50% savings! Booth package upgrade includes:

• Two booth staff passes

• Continental breakfast in exhibit hall• Morning and afternoon breaks in exhibit hall

• Opening Session and lunch with physicians on Friday

• Exhibit hall reception• Complimentary listing in mobile app

• Complimentary listing on conference website

• Post-event attendee mailing list (opt-in names and mailing addresses only)

• Recognition in EMphasis e-newsletter

Resident OlEMpics

The Resident OlEMpics are a fun and interactive way for residents from participating programs to engage in a series of friendly competitive events designed to involve them in different areas of the conference and to provide a unique networking opportunity. All residencies in Texas send their residents to compete in team building, leadership, and SIM activities to see who is the “Best in Texas.” Sponsors and exhibitors can add the OLEMPICS as an upgrade to their existing marketing plan for only $500, and title sponsorship is available for $3,500.

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$3,500 title sponsorshipOR $500 upgrade to supporting sponsorfor exhibitors and sponsors

Contact TCEP CONNECTNann S. Philips, CMP, CMM, DESExhibitor & Sponsor Management(972) 489-0718 tcep@scurrystreet.comwww.texacep.org/connect20

Texas College of Emergency Physicians401 W. 15th Street, Suite 695Austin, TX 78701(512) 306-0605