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GRANGE ST PAUL’S HOTEL, LONDON

MAY 5-6 2017

In partnership with

JOIN US AT THE UK’S PREMIER DENTAL INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM FOR ALL DENTAL AND LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS.

Taking care of everything dental. hsddigitalsymposium.co.uk

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

Ten reasons to become a sponsor at the Digital Symposium

Gain access to a large audience of dental and laboratory professionals plus others interested in the field. More than 250 attendees from around the UK are anticipated.

All Sponsorships Include: logo on event signage, recognition in the Conference Program, logo on event website and logo on LED advertising pillar.

Opportunities to promote products and services to your core audience of highly qualified and focused individuals with decision-making and buying power.

Attendees are amongst the most interested and engaged in their profession and pursue opportunities to learn, explore new products and services, and research products for future purchase.

Gain new industry insight by attending general sessions and breakout workshops.

General session, breakout workshops, attendees’ breaks and meals are located in close proximity to the Exhibition Hall for continuous traffic flow.

Extensive marketing that is precisely targeted to the digital dentistry audience.

Plenty of opportunities for networking.

Sponsorships include complimentary session pass for sponsor company and discounted VIP tickets.

The first hybrid event combining traditional face-to-face experience along with a virtual components, such as a webcast, allowing individuals to participate or “attend” without actually traveling to the event.

WELCOMEDear Valued Partner,

We are excited to announce that The Digital Symposium will take place on May 5-6 2017, London. The digital landscape is moving and changing fast, with new advances in technology it’s tough for dentists to keep up. The Digital Symposium is the most recent chapter in a series of events that brings together GDP’s and Technicians from across the UK to disscuss the practical aspects of digital dentistry in an exciting way, but more importantly, a strong focus on improving treatment planning together with “how to do it”.

We expect next year’s event will be even larger and more thought-prolific, and we hope you’ll join us as we continue to take the Digital Symposium to the next level. Next year we expect a higher attendance rate. We are in the final discussions with some amazing, not-to-miss keynote speakers, so stay tuned!

We encourage any supplier that provides a product or service that fits the digital workflow or audience to get involved. The opportunity of having a Dental and Laboratory audience under one roof is rare. No matter where you fit in this industry the event will provide chances to engage - our door is open and we are keen to assist so contact us and seize the day.

We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to suit your needs, I encourage you to review the enclosed details and respond, as we expect to sell out again. Please note important dates for sponsorships are outlined in the prospectus and also stand selection is based on first come first served for the best stand locations, so don’t delay!

On behalf of Henry Schein Dental, I hope you’ll choose to partner with us for what’s shaping up to be our most successful Digital Symposium yet!

Sincerely,

Mackenzie Richter

General Manager ConnectDental

Background

The Digital Symposium will build on the momentum from this year’s symposium and host the most anticipated and cutting-edge digital

event of the year. The Digital Symposium combines general sessions,

track-specific and innovative breakout sessions and unlimited

networking opportunities to form the ultimate digital meeting for

dental and lab professionals. The Digital Symposium is designed to

shine a spotlight on all aspects of digital dentistry including CAD/

CAM, extraoral and intraoral imaging, implantology, orthodontics,

restorative, lab, materials, practice management and much more!

Who will be there?

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The Digital Symposium will

welcome over 250 dental professionals and is the ideal time and

place to meet a highly qualified audience of key decision makers.

Transcending the Digital Symposium 2016, delegates will

experience best in class clinical and business education, taught by

the best industry experts delivering a stellar experience to

attendees and sponsors alike.

Why exhibit at the digital symposium?Attendance at The Digital Symposium was outstanding: more than

200 dental professionals attended this amazing educational festival.

With the exceptional growth of digital dentistry in just the last couple of

years alone, we anticipate even stronger attendance with unrivalled sales

and branding potential for our sponsors. As a sponsor your organisation

can showcase valuable products and services while connecting with

decision makers. Additionally, The Digital Symposium offers sponsors a

portfolio of marketing opportunities to position their organisation and

enhance exposure to core audiences. No other digital dentistry

conference can match our value. Attendees of The Digital Symposium

want to identify solutions for today’s issues and prepare for tomorrow’s

challenges. As a sponsor you are a critical component in providing these

solutions, and making this one-of-a-kind professional development and

educational experience possible.

Participating as a sponsor allows your organisation to connect

with our customers, increase brand awareness, showcasing

valuable products and services. Sponsorship opportunities will be

SOLD OUT in record time, don’t miss this unique opportunity

secure your place today!

BE A PART OF THE ORIGINAL DIGITAL CONFERENCE!

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SPONSORSHIPMake your brand stand out at The Digital Symposium 2017. Signing up early will provide you with the highest degree of exposure for your company, brand and product and ensure you avoid missing out. The marketing for The Digital Symposium has already begun! www.hsddigitalsymposium.co.uk

As a valued sponsor of the event you will receive priority in our marketing and communications campaign. The plan includes a broad event programme (including lectures workshops and networking) which will attract delegates, multiple e-shots to motivated prospects and other databases, communications with all relevant industry press, advertising and articles in relevant industry publications, a dynamic website, social media and much more. Please note that sponsorships are limited and will go quickly.

Headline sponsor Sky Bar sponsorEvent sponsor

(3 available)Breakout sponsor

(6 available)Exhibition stand

(25 available)Lanyard sponsorship

Speaker status Keynote speaker Speaker Speaker

Joint opening address ✓ ✓

Main session ✓ ✓

Workshop ✓ ✓ ✓

Full-page advert in event programme ✓ ✓

Half-page advert in event programme ✓

Quarter-page advert in event programme ✓

Distribution of inserts in delegate pack ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Acknowledgement of sponsor status in event marketing on-off line

Pre and post event marketing web, email,

social media, direct and on-site marketing

Web, email, social media, direct and on-site marketing

Web, email, social media, direct and on-site marketing

Web, email, social media, direct and on-site marketing

Event programme and prominent signage

throughout the venue

Event programme and prominent signage

throughout the venue

LED pillar and screen branding ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Sponsor acknowledgement by the event chair ✓ ✓ ✓

Complementary staff registrations 4 3 2 1 2

Your URL and logo on the event website ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

On-site exhibition with a 3 x 2m stand ✓ ✓ ✓

On-site exhibition with a 6 x 4m stand ✓ ✓

Exclusive VIP discount tickets 12 10 5 4 2 2

Short speech to evening guests ✓

*ALL OF OUR PACKAGES CAN BE TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT ANNA HURST OUR EVENTS MANAGER ON 07971 128 142 OR EMAIL ANNA.HURST@HENRYSCHEIN.CO.UK

DATES, DEADLINES & EVENTSA £500 deposit is payable upon receipt of the sponsorship application. The balance will be invoiced in January 2017.

23 September, 2016 Exhibitor and Sponsorship Applications deadline to be included in Launch Digital Symposium marketing campaign.

18 November, 2016Exhibitor cancellation deadline for 50% deposit refund (any cancellations after this date forfeit all monies paid).

30 November, 2016Programme and web ad space artwork deadline. Additional advert space can be purchased, please send your enquiry to anna.hurst@henryschein.co.uk

2 December, 2016Exhibitor and Sponsorship Applications deadline to be included in Digital Symposium programme brochure.

13 January, 2017Certificate of Insurance due to Henry Schein Dental balance of payment required.

Preliminary exhibition scheduleFriday 5 May Trade show floor hours: 9:00 – 18:00

Saturday 6 May Trade show floor hours: 9:30 – 15:30 Trade show breakdown: 16:00

PLEASE NOTE: Exhibit floor hours are subject to change. Please reference the final agenda or Digital Symposium app for the most up-to-date tradeshow hours.

SKY BAR

What is the deadline to make a stand reservation?

There is no particular deadline. However, the exhibition spaces are

filling up quickly, so the earlier you book, the better location you

will have and the more likely marketing you will receive.

Can we change our location after booking the stand?

Yes. It is possible to move to another space that is available, and is the

same size or bigger than your current space for an extra cost.

Furthermore we are able to change the type of stand from table top

to space only or vice versa.

Is it possible to merge two stands or more?

Depending on the layout of these stands, it is possible to merge

them. This is chargeable. For questions on merging any specific

stands, contact the event organisers.

May I make sales on the exhibit floor?

Yes. All sales are between the customer and the exhibiting company.

May exhibitors attend the breakout sessions?

Yes. Your exhibitor registration includes attendance to all sessions and

cocktail party. Each exhibiting and sponsoring company will receive

an allocation of VIP registrations. Any additional attendees must

register, and will be charged at the day delegate rate.

May I hand carry my banner to the exhibit floor?

Yes. You may carry your banner or pop-up and all other related

materials onto the exhibit hall. Delivery forms will be provided for

heavier items.

Will I be allowed to set up my stand myself?

Yes. 3 x 2m or 6 x 4m table-top without structure will be set up by

the event organisers.

Can I bring a guest to The Digital Symposium?

Guests are welcome. Please note that guests will need to pay full

price for entry to the Symposium.

FAQ

VENUE AND LOCATIONThe Grange St. Paul’s is a luxury 5-Star hotel located in the heart of London’s bustling business district, just a short walk from St Paul’s, Mansion House and Blackfriars stations.

Popular local attractions Include St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and designer shopping destination One New Change.

Getting there

Taxis and airport pick-upsTaxis from the hotel to the airport, and pick-up from Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and London City airports to Grange St. Paul’s Hotel can be arranged for guests upon

request to the concierge.

ParkingOn-street car parking is not available at Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, but 233 local car parking spaces are available at Baynard House Car Park, on 133 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4BQ.

Parking is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please note that a Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles entering central

London, so a toll may be payable when driving to the hotel.

Public transport Blackfriars National Rail, District and Circle Lines, 4 minutes’ walk

Mansion House, District and Circle Lines, 5 minutes’ walk

St Paul’s, Central Line, 5 minutes’ walk

City Thameslink, National Rail, 2 minutes’ walk

Cannon Street, National Rail, Circle and District Lines, 10 minutes’ walk

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