Annual Meeting
2008 Exhibitor Prospectus 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities 2007 Meeting Exhibitors
Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors
The SHEA Annual Meeting is the premier scientific meeting for healthcare professionals working in the field of epidemiology. SHEA members act as the decision-makers and advisors for their institutions with regard to pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies for infection control and quality improvement. Exhibitors and sponsors at SHEA's Annual Meetings have the opportunity to interact with more than 1,300 SHEA members and other healthcare professionals. Please review the following information to learn more about participating in this visible and valuable meeting.
2008 Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
Champion SHEA Services Manual for Exhibitors (PDF)
Contact SHEA's General Contractor:
Champion Exposition Services
P: 1 (800) 723-1123
E: help@champion-nationwide.com
Contact Jean Kazares, Meetings and Exhibits Manager, at jkazares@shea-online.org to lock in exhibit space for SHEA's 18th Annual Scientific Meeting, April 5-8, 2008, in Orlando, FL.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is an ideal way to stand out from other exhibitors, deliver a personal message of commitment, and communicate support to meeting attendees. SHEA invites you to take advantage of its many opportunities to increase your marketing efforts and show your involvement.
We Would Like to Thank Our 2008 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
SHEA 2008 Exhibitors
| bioMerieux, Inc. | Association for Vascular Access | Astellas Pharma US, Inc. |
| BIOQUELL, Inc. | EpiQuest, Inc. | rL solutions |
In addition to networking and satellite symposia sessions, other specific conference events and items may be sponsored. SHEA will work with each individual exhibiting company to realize its marketing goals.
SHEA 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities (pdf)
Depending on the level of sponsorship (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), SHEA's 2008 Sponsor Benefits include links to the SHEA website, complimentary registrations to the meeting, acknowledgment in SHEA's journal, and recognition in the final program book.
Global Marketing Online
Exhibitors have the opportunity to link their home pages to the SHEA website for a fee of $250. Exhibitor listings will be updated weekly. Be sure to indicate your desire to be linked on the Exhibit Application and Contract.
Attendee Data
Electronically transmitted names and addresses for both pre and post-show attendees are available for pre and post-meeting promotions. A one-time set-up fee of $450 is required for each list rental. Order forms will be sent upon request.
Networking Sessions and Satellite Symposia
Companies may host networking sessions or symposia sessions on related topics during the Annual Meeting. Any company interested in sponsoring and hosting one of these events must submit a proposal that includes the topic, course description, speakers, dates, and expected attendance. SHEA encourages sponsors to offer CME credits for their sessions.
Sessions should not compete with any SHEA event. The sponsor will be responsible for meeting space, hotel arrangements, food, beverage, signage, registration, and AV equipment. Sponsor proposals must be submitted to SHEA's headquarters office by February 11, 2008. 2008 Satellite Symposia Guidelines (pdf)
2008 Satellite Symposia
Saturday, April 5
6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Current Issues in the Control of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Disinfection and Sterilization
Sponsored by ASP, Ethicon Inc., and Johnson & Johnson Wound Management.
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Advances in Carbapenem Therapy for the Management of Serious Hospital Infections
Sponsored by Ortho-McNeil, Inc.
Sunday, April 6
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Infection Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bacteremia
Sponsored by Baxter Healthcare.
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Process Control and Technology Innovations: Working Together to Eliminate Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Sponsored by Cook Medical Corporation.
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
The Impact of Rapid Molecular Diagnostics on the Prevention and Management of S. aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal (MRSA) Infections
Sponsored by BD Diagnostics, GeneOhm.
Monday, April 7
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Clostridium difficile: Changing Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment
Sponsored by the Robert Michael Educational Institute, LLC and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Supported by and educational grant from ViroPharma Incorporated.
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Making the Grade: Preventing, Treating, and Managing Respiratory Infections in the Hospital Setting
Sponsored by Vemco MedEd, LLC and Ortho-McNeil, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. brochure
For more information contact:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-684-1006
Fax: 703-684-1009
sheahq@shea-online.org



