May 5-8, 2016 | New York, NY

May 5-8, 2016 | New York, NY

Exhibitor ProsPEctus

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GEstWEb.orG/sYMPosiuM

Now Accepting Abstracts

February 1, 2016Booth space assignment notification and service kit distributed

March 21, 2016Deadline for exhibit payment or to cancel booth

Week of April 11, 2016Pre-registered attendee list distributed

April 15, 2016Deadline to book hotel accommodations at the discounted rate

April 25, 2016Last day to register/change/cancel exhibitor staff

Week of May 16, 2016Post-symposium final attendee list distributed

Exhibit Setup Wednesday, May 412:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open Thursday, May 5 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open Friday, May 69:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open Saturday, May 7 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open Sunday, May 8 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Exhibit Teardown Sunday, May 8 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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SIREndorsed Event

Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST) serves as the definitive embolotherapy resource, providing both clinically relevant research updates from the field, as well as highly practical instruction. Now in its 10th anniversary, GEST 2016 U.S. will feature a comprehensive Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest technology and services in support of the field, providing companies with a

productive, cost-effective means to reach their target audience. Exhibitors are invited to play a role in the important exchange of information that takes place at this dynamic meeting by presenting their products and services to the active, receptive audience of decision makers.

Erika Louise-Julie, Exhibits ManagerEmail: [email protected]

Complete Conference Management11440 North Kendall Dr., Suite 306Miami, FL 33176Phone: 305-279-2263 Toll-free: 888-334-7495Fax: 305-279-8221Visit us online: CCMCME.com

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Exhibit at the world’s largest gathering dedicated to educating physicians on embolization and related practice areas.


iMPortANt DAtEs Exhibit hAll hours

2 | GEst 2016 U.S. See page 2 for contact information.RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW! GEstWEb.orG/sYMPosiuM

coursE DirEctors

sciENtiFic ProGrAM coMMittEE

Kamran Ahrar, M.D.MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX

John Angle, M.D.University of Virginia Health SystemCharlottesville, VA

Yasuaki Arai, M.D. National Cancer Center HospitalTokyo, Japan

sandeep bagla, M.D. Inova Alexandria HospitalAlexandria, VA

Michael Darcy, M.D.Washington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, MO

Alban Denys, M.D., Ph.D.Centre Hospitalier Universitaire VaudoisVaud, Switzerland

Young soo Do, M.D., Ph.D.Sungkyunkwan University School of MedicineSeoul, Korea

brian Funaki, M.D.The University of ChicagoChicago, IL

Matthew Johnson, M.D.Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN

John Kaufman, M.D.Oregon Health & Science University HospitalPortland, OR

robert lewandowski, M.D.Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL

Geert Maleux, M.D., Ph.D.University Hospitals LeuvenLeuven, Belgium

Keigo osuga, MD, PhDOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineOsaka, Japan

rahul Patel, M.D. The Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY

charles ray, M.D., Ph.D.University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL

Gary siskin, M.D.Albany Medical CenterAlbany, NY

James spies, M.D.MedStar Georgetown University HospitalWashington, DC

Daniel sze, M.D., Ph.D.Stanford University Medical CenterStanford, CA

Vincent Vidal, M.D. Hôpital de la TimoneMarseille, France

Jafar Golzarian, M.D.University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

Ziv haskal, M.D.University of Virginia School of MedicineCharlottesville, VA

Marc sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.University Paris DescartesHôpital Européen Georges PompidouParis, France

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Marketing opportunities are available for purchase to enhance your company’s exposure at GEST 2016 U.S. Visit the online Exhibitor Center to purchase these opportunities. Please see detailed list of the opportunities available below. (*) indicates items available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pavilion* Well suited for business meetings, small informative sessions, entertaining and internal training, one company will have the exclusive opportunity to host physicians in their own private pavilion.

$50,000

WiFi Network sponsorship with splash Page*

Reliable WiFi is a critical must-have productivity tool throughout the meeting. The WiFi Network Sponsorship opportunity allows for a company to have direct communication with all of the attendees. The splash page is the first thing attendees see once they connect to the WiFi network. Use a branded splash page to create a memorable first impression.

$25,000

Portable Mobile Device charger*

Every attendee will receive an individual device charger. This very practical and very prominent promotional item can be branded with your company logo.

$15,000

hotel room Keycards*

Stay front of mind throughout the meeting with a branded hotel key card. The hotel key will include your company logo as well as the meeting logo.

$10,000

branded lanyards*

Remind attendees of your presence at the meeting and brand the meeting lanyards with your company logo. Lanyards will be co-branded with the meeting logo.

$10,000

Phone App Advertisement*

Have an immediate and enduring presence with the GEST 2016 U.S. audience by placing your logo on the GEST phone app. Due to CME regulations, the logo will be displayed on non-CME-related content areas.

$10,000

usb with Marketing content & logo*

Provided to all meeting attendees, this device comes pre-branded with your company logo. Sponsoring company can save a promotional advertisement on the USB.

$10,000

Mobile Device charging station*

Exhibitors have a captive audience while users are charging their phones on our mobile charging stations. The mobile charging stations build brand presence and enhance your relationship with your potential customers.

$5,000

MArKEtiNG OPPORTUNITIES


Industry Morning Session $20,000

Industry Mid-Day Session $25,000

Industry Evening Session $15,000An exclusive opportunity to educate a captive

audience of physicians awaits you. Exhibitors are invited to present an industry session and/or host

a social event to enhance the learning experience and inform attendees about the latest product information. Sessions and/or social events must be approved by meeting management and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis to registered exhibiting companies. Companies may choose to host a morning, mid-day or evening industry session or social event. Meeting rooms designated for industry sessions and social events will accommodate up to 170 people, banquet style. Logistical planning and the payment of event and audiovisual expenses are the responsibility of the sponsoring company. Sponsoring companies will be required to provide meal service for attendees at all mid-day sessions.

Each session will include 5 badges that grant access to your session only.

Sessions must be requested via the online exhibitor center.

Promotional Email communication to GEst 2016 u.s. Attendees

Reach out to registered attendees with a targeted email blast and request a date of your choice before, during or after GEST 2016 U.S.

$3,000

bag insert Include an insert in the meeting bag given toevery attendee and provide a lasting message that registrants will take home with them.

$2,500

Product sheetin the AttendeeDigital coursebook

Market your company’s products or services to every attendee through a product sheet to be included in the attendee digital course book.

$750

high traffic Areas Advertisements*

Elevator Clings, Escalator Clings, Product Pillars, Billboards and More.

Pricing Varies by

Opportunity

Host an iNDustrY sEssioN and/or sociAl EVENt

Opportunities are available to provide educational grant support to the meeting. For specific information on opportunities, please contact Complete Conference Management at 305-279-2263, (toll-free) 888-334-7495 or email at [email protected].

suPPort OPPORTUNITIES


1. Register at gestweb.org/symposium/exhibits

2. Purchase additional marketing opportunities

3. Purchase additional badges

4. Book hotel room

5. Arrive at GEST 2016 U.S.

in 5 Easy Steps:

Exhibit Booth Fee Includes:• Access to hundreds of physicians and allied health

attendees

• Access to scientific sessions

• Recognition in course materials

• Complimentary breakfast and refreshment breaks

• (1) time-use of the meeting’s pre-registration mailing list

• (1) time-use of the meeting’s final registration mailing list

• Company ID sign posted on the backdrape

• Side and back rail booth dividers

• Complimentary badges for each 10’ x 10’ unit purchased

Exhibit booth rAtEs PAst Exhibitors10’ x 10’ (Three exhibitor badges Included) $5,000

10’ x 20’ (Six exhibitor badges included) $10,000

10’ x 30’ (Nine exhibitor badges included) $15,000

20’ x 20’ (Twelve badges included) $25,000

AGA Medical

ALN Implants Chirurgicaux

AngioDynamics

Artventive Medical Group

Asahi Intecc USA, Inc.

AVIR

B Braun Medical

Bard Peripheral Vascular

Barrier Technologies

Bayer HealthCare

BIBA Medical

Boston Scientific

BTG

CeloNova Biosciences

Codman Neuro

Cook Medical

Covidien

Delcath Systems, Inc.

Elsevier

EndoShape, Inc.

Galil Medical

Guerbet

Hansen Medical, Inc

HealthTronics

HS Medical

Interventional News

Intio, Inc.

Merit Medical

Microsulis Medical

NeuWave Medical, Inc.

Nordion

Onyx Pharmaceuticals

Penumbra, Inc.

Philips Medical

Reverse Medical

RFA Medical

Siemens AG – Healthcare Sector

Simbionix USA Corporation

Sirtex Medical, Inc.

St. Jude Medical

Surefire Medical, Inc.

Terumo Europe

Terumo Medical Corporation

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Attendance Breakdown Physician Breakdown

Physician 59%

Fellow, Resident, Student

Other Professionals

Allied Health Professional

Radiology 80%

Surgery 12%

3%

General, Oncology, Gynecology, Other

5%

Cardiology

22%

6%

13%


Exhibit At GEst 2016 u.s.

For your convenience, exhibit booth registration is available online. Visit GEstWEb.orG/sYMPosiuM to register and pay for your booth in a matter of minutes. The online Exhibitor Center allows you to manage all aspects of exhibiting at GEST 2016 U.S.

• Register for a booth

• View the exhibitor service kit

• View the exhibit hall floor plan

• Register and edit company representatives

sErVicEs AVAilAblE ViA thE oNliNE Exhibitor cENtEr:• Request an Industry Session or social event

• Purchase additional badges

• Purchase additional promotional opportunities

• View and pay your invoice

NEW! BOOTH ASSIGNMENT POLICY Booth locations will be assigned on February 1, 2016, in accordance with the following criteria:1. Full payment of exhibit space.2. GEST’s priority point system, which is based on the number of years

a company has exhibited at GEST (since 2012), the booth size held each year and the additional marketing opportunities purchased from the previous years.

3. Date of registration. Applications received after February 1, 2016, will be assigned in the order they are received.

Registered exhibitors will have an opportunity to select an approximate booth location, based on their priority points, the week of November 30, 2015. Meeting organizers reserve the right to re-assign exhibit space when deemed in the best interest of the meeting.

TERMS OF PAYMENTFinal payment for exhibit space at the symposium must be received by November 30, 2015, or exhibit space will be reassigned and the exhibitor will forfeit all deposits paid. If paying by check, please make payable to Complete Conference Management (Tax ID# 20-2000570) and mail, along with a copy of your confirmation or invoice to:

Complete Conference ManagementAttention: Exhibit Sales 11440 North Kendall Dr., Suite 306Miami, FL 33176Credit card payments are also accepted by contacting Complete Conference Management at 305-279-2263.

CANCELLATION POLICYRequests for cancellation of reserved exhibit space must be made in writing. Refunds less a 10% administrative fee will be granted for requests received on or before April 25, 2016. After this date, refunds for reserved space will not be granted. No refunds will be given for space left unoccupied during the symposium.

EXHIBITOR BADGE POLICYExhibitor badges are reserved for company staff and will be labeled EXHIBITOR, along with the name of the registered company. All exhibitors are required to clearly display the official meeting badge, which allows access into the Exhibit Hall and educational sessions. Log into the Exhibitor Center to register your representatives, make changes at a later time and purchase additional badges at $500 per badge. Each 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth unit is entitled to three complimentary badges. Please note that when making changes to the exhibitor badges, you will also have to update your room reservations to reflect that change. The deadline to register/change/cancel representatives is April 25, 2016.

LOST BADGE REPLACEMENT POLICYThe official GEST badge must be clearly displayed at all times. Business cards or other items inserted into or affixed to the front of the badge sleeve will not be permitted. There will be a fee of $150 to replace a lost badge.

EXHIBIT SERVICES AND SHIPPINGExhibiting companies are required to coordinate their booth logistics through the official Service Contractor. GEST 2016 U.S. advises that exhibiting companies refrain from shipping directly to the hotel to avoid additional costs and any delays in delivery. A complete list of services and pricing will be available in the Exhibitor Service Kit, which will be available February 1, 2016, and emailed to each company contact along with booth space assignment. The kit will contain all necessary information and order forms, including:• Drayage and shipping information• Labor regulations and rates• Furniture, display and decorating rentals• Electrical and telephone service• Audiovisual and computer rentals

LIABILITYThe exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of the exhibitor’s activities on the hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the New York Sheraton Hotel, Complete Conference Management, GEST, their owners their management companies, as well as their respective agents, servants and employees, from any and all such losses, damages and claims.

SECURITYThe conference organizers will take reasonable precaution to protect exhibitor property. The provision of this service, however, shall not be construed as an assumption of obligation or duty with respect to the protection of the exhibitor’s property.

MAILING LISTEach registered exhibitor will receive a pre-registration list via email the week of April 11, 2016, as part of their booth package. A final registration list will be sent approximately two weeks following the conclusion of GEST 2016 U.S. The list will include the names, designations, mailing addresses and specialties of attendees. Use of the lists is restricted to one time and limited to information directly connected with GEST 2016 U.S.

TERMS AND CONDITIONSA complete list of GEST 2016 U.S. Exhibitor Terms and Conditions is available for download in the Online Exhibitor Center. All companies registering for and exhibiting at GEST 2016 U.S. must comply with the terms and conditions outlined, and in registering for the symposium agree to abide by such guidelines.


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GEst 2016 hEADQuArtErs

One of the most iconic buildings in the Big Apple, the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel has stood proudly against the city skyline since 1962. Now better than ever, this sophisticated stopover

features 1,781 renovated accommodations in the heart of Midtown on bustling 7th Avenue.

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811 7th Avenue 53rd Street, New York, New York, 10019Phone: 212-581-1000hotel reservations: GESTWEB.ORG/SYMPOSIUM or call

888-627-7067 and ask for the GEST group rate.rate: $325 plus applicable taxes (cutoff date: April 16, 2016,

based on availability.)

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