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June 2007

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Welcome to The World of Health IT Exhibitor E-News, the monthly electronic publication that gives you the most up-to-date information and opportunities available exclusively for exhibitors.
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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS
1. Exhibitor Product & Services Directory (Exhibitor List for Attendees to View)
2. Interoperability Showcase
3. Product Tutorials
4. Sponsorship Opportunities
5. Meeting Room and Hospitality Suite Request Forms
6. Housing
7. Exhibitor Service Manual

OTHER HIMSS EVENTS:
8. HIMSS08 – 24-28 February 2008

   

EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS

1. Exhibitor Product & Services Directory

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain additional market exposure! On The World of Health IT Web site we have created a space for attendees to learn from you about your company. You will be able to include your company logo, booth number, main contact person, address, city, state/province, country, telephone number, Web site and a 50 word description of your company.

Please visit the The World of Health IT Exhibitor Page to complete your company profile. To access your company’s profile, you will need your username and password which was sent to you by Christina Luke in your booth confirmation letter.

If you need your username or password, please contact Christina Luke at cluke@worldofhealthit.org or +1 312-915-9516 for assistance.

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2. Interoperability Showcase

The Interoperability Showcase features cutting-edge technology and standards that create an interactive environment where attendees experience interoperability of health IT systems.  Attendees will be able to create their electronic health record and access it across multiple healthcare settings within the Showcase.  Clinical scenarios will be enabled by the standards based Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) framework.

Connect with key audiences…the very people who have a vested interest in interoperability. The Showcase is the ideal venue for you to gain the visibility and exposure your products and organisation deserve.  Clearly you cannot afford to miss this unique opportunity. 

Supporter  Level - €500 
Organisational Level - €1000 
Implementer Level - €1500 
Leadership Level  - €3000 

Learn more and review the benefits>>
Download the application >>

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
David White at +1.312.915.9508 or dwhite@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org

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3. Product Tutorials

Product Tutorials are 45-minute case study presentations hosted by clients of exhibiting companies that will showcase some of the most dynamic and most innovative healthcare IT solutions in the industry. These sessions will be held in theatres located on the exhibition floor during exhibit hours.

We do have limited space so sign up today!

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
David White at +1.312.915.9508 or dwhite@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org

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4. The World of Health IT 2007 Sponsorships include:

Conference Tote Bags €10.500*
Connect with every attendee by sponsoring tote bags, which will be distributed at registration.  

Badge Holders - €4.500*
Place your company logo on the badge holders–an attendee’s must-have item during the week. 

Conference Pens - €4.500*
Each attendee will receive a pen. Every time they use it to take notes, they will see your company’s logo. 

Welcome Reception - €12.500*
Hosted on Tuesday, this event marks the opening of the conference and will reinforce your presence with more than a thousand attendees.

Symposium Sponsorships - €5.500
We have the following symposiums available for sponsorship:

  • Leadership
  • Physicians
  • Nursing Informatics

WHIT 2007 Conference Web Home Page - Exclusive €8.500* exclusive or 3@ €3.000*
Reinforce your participation each time attendees go to the conference Web site to plan their time at the conference.

*Austrian VAT 20% not included  

View all of the Sponsorship Opportunities 

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
David White at +1.312.915.9508 or dwhite@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org

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5. Meeting Room and Hospitality Suite Request Forms

The World of Health IT 2007 Conference & Exhibition brings together the largest gathering of healthcare information technology professionals.  In Vienna, The World of Health IT presents a great opportunity for exhibiting companies to hold meetings on shoulder dates in conjunction with The World of Health IT 2007 Conference & Exhibition.

  • The World of Health IT has meeting space available immediately before and after the conference.
  • Your clients and sales staff will already be in Vienna.
  • Don’t miss this opportunity to combine two trips into one.
  • Lower your travel and hotel costs by holding your meeting during the same week as The World of Health IT 2007

Only exhibiting companies may participate in the Meeting Space Request and Hospitality Suite Request forms. Complete the Meeting Space Request and Hospitality Space Release Forms to request space.  Meetings will not be approved during official conference dates and times. Room rental/function space fees, audiovisual and food & beverage are the responsibility of the exhibiting company.  Companies contracting with third parties to plan their meeting should submit a letter of authorization, on company letterhead, to The World of Health IT identifying the firm selected to handle planning responsibilities. The World of Health IT welcomes communication from third party contractors but space will only be confirmed to the exhibiting company.

To request a meeting space, please fill out either the Meeting Room Request Form or the Hotel Suite Request Form located at http://www.worldofhealthit.org/for_exhibitors/exhCL.aspx

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6. Housing

Have you begun thinking about your housing needs for The World of Health IT in Vienna, Austria? ALL EXHIBITORS are required to book their hotels through The World of Health IT’s official housing company, MCI. Any exhibitor who does not go through The World of Health ITs official housing block will have all badges denied.

To register for your hotel rooms, please contact MCI Brussels at +32-2-743-1541 or via email at registration@worldofhealthit.org.

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7. Exhibitor Service Manual

The World of Health IT Exhibitor Service Manual will be available online 2 July. Please check http://www.worldofhealthit.org/im_exhibitor/exhibitor.asp regularly for more information.

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OTHER HIMSS EVENTS

8. HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition
24-28 February 2008
Orange County Convention Center - West Building
Orlando, FL USA

With attendance expected to exceed 25,000, this is truly the HIT industry event of the year!

HIMSS membership and conference attendees are comprised of senior healthcare executives (CEOs, CIOs), IT program directors, healthcare information systems and technology professionals, physician and nursing informatics professionals, IT consultants, and healthcare legal and legislative professionals.

Exhibitor Booths:

  • Corporate Member $2,700 (per 10' x 10' space)
  • Non-Member $3,100 (per 10' x 10' space)

Exhibitor Benefits:

  • Four exhibitor badges
  • One guest badge
  • Badges are based on 100 square feet of exhibit space (10' x 10' space)
  • Dedicated exhibit hall hours
  • Recognition in the HIMSS Resource Guide
  • Acknowledgement in the On-Site Pocket Guide
  • Listing in the HIMSS Daily Insider distributed at show site
  • Listing in the On-Line Products and Services Directory

For more information please contact:
David White at +1 312.915.9508 or dwhite@himss.org
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org

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Please inform us if the primary contact for your company has changed.  The primary contact will receive all communications and materials related to your company's participation at The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition.

Questions?
Exhibit Services, Logistics, and Production inquiries, please contact:
Elli Miller, +1 312.915.9272, emiller@worldofhealthit.org
Christina Luke, +1 312.915.9516, cluke@worldofhealthit.org  

Exhibit Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship, please contact:
Kelly Laidler, +1 312.915.9285, klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson, +1 312.915.9232, tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
David White, +1 312.915.9508, dwhite@worldofhealthit.org