IMPORTANT DATES
1. 17 August 2007 – Housing – Earn 10 Exhibitor Priority Points!
Don’t delay, make your hotel arrangements today. Secure hotel rooms for you and your staff through the official World of Health IT secretariat, MCI, by Friday 17 August and earn 10 Exhibitor Priority Points!
Hotel rooms are going quickly and should be reserved prior to 19 September.
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 view a complete list of hotels within The World of Health IT hotel block, please visit http://www.worldofhealthit.org/for_exhibitors/exhCL_HotelPolicy.aspx and click on Hotel Descriptions.
To secure your hotel rooms, please contact MCI directly at +32.2.743.1541 or registration@worldofhealthit.org.
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2. 17 August 2007 – Exhibitor Product & Services Directory- Earn 10 Exhibitor Priority Points!
Complete your exhibitor profile by Friday 17 August and earn 10 Exhibitor Priority Points! 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 World of Health IT Exhibitor Product & Services Directory 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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3. 4 September 2007 - Product Tutorial Information Due
Don’t miss your opportunity to speak in front of attendees about your product or service.
Product Tutorials are 45-minute case study presentations hosted by clients of exhibiting companies that will showcase some of the most dynamic and innovative healthcare IT solutions in the industry. These sessions will be held in theatres located on the exhibition floor during exhibit hours.
If you have already signed up for a Product Tutorial, please remember that your Product Tutorial title, abstract, presenter information, including credentials, title, and company, are all due on 7 September. This information will be included in the onsite brochures that will be given to all attendees and will be placed on The World of Health IT website. Session information submitted after this date will not be included in onsite materials.
We do have limited space so sign up today!
Product Tutorial Application
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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4. 6 September 2007 – The World of Health IT Marketing and Logistics Audio Conference
Mark Your Calendar!!! This one hour marketing and logistic webinar will provide additional details on what marketing and sponsorship opportunities are available, what ways you can provide proper pre-show marketing to attendees, registration, hotel rooms for staff and guest, shipping, furniture and much more.
Date: 6 September 2007
Time: 16:00 CEST (9:00 CST)
Cost: FREE
Dial-in instructions will be sent out closer to the date of the audio conference.
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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS:
5 . Benefits for Exhibiting at The World of Health IT
A range of benefits is available to exhibitors at The World of Health IT 2007 Conference & Exhibition.
Each 3m x 3m booth is entitled to:
- Two complimentary exhibitor badges
- One complimentary client badge
- Dedicated exhibition hall hours
- Access to conference education sessions
- Opportunity to have their product or company description in the Onsite Conference Guide
- Opportunity to participate in targeted pre-show marketing opportunities
- Opportunity to host a private function during the conference
- Reserve booth space for The World of Health IT 2008 Conference & Exhibition
- 1 Exhibitor Priority Point
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6. Exhibit Schedule
| Exhibit Move-In: |
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| Sunday, 21 October 2007 |
08:00 – 20:00 |
| Monday, 22 October 2007 |
08:00 – 13:00* |
* all booths must be completely set by 13:00, we will be opening the show floor at 18:00 for the opening reception.
- Service center will be open to exhibitors from 8:00-17:00 Sunday and Monday
| Exhibit Hall Hours: |
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| Monday, 22 October 2007 |
18:00 – 19:30 |
| Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
11:00 - 13:30 & 16:30 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
12:00 – 14:30 & 16:30 – 19:00 |
* Exhibit hall will be closed to all attendees during mid day breaks unless a private demonstration form is completed (note Marketing section of service manual)
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7. Exhibitor Badge Registration
Exhibitor Badge Registration will open online for exhibitors the second week of August.
Each exhibitor badge and client badge will allow access into all conference education sessions and the Opening Reception. After your original allotment has been met, additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for €40 and additional client badges may be purchased for €80.
Please contact MCI Brussels at +32.2.743.1541 or via email at registration@worldofhealthit.org for any questions regarding exhibitor badge registration.
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8. Rules and Regulations
Please visit the Rules and Regulations section of the Exhibitor Service Manual for all exhibitor rules and regulations. If you have any questions regarding these rules, please contact Elli Miller at +1.312.915.9272 or emiller@worldofhealthit.org.
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9. Exhibitor Service Manual
The World of Health IT Exhibitor Service Manual is now available online at http://www.worldofhealthit.org/for_exhibitors/exhCL_ServiceManual.aspx. Please check the manual regularly as updates are added weekly.
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10. Interoperability Showcase
The Interoperability Showcase features cutting-edge technology and standards that create an interactive environment where attendees experience interoperability of healthcare 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.
Leadership Level - €3000
Implementer Level - €1500
Organisational Level - €1000
Supporter Level - €500
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
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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11. Vendor Headquarters space is limited…Don’t Delay!
Meeting space is scarce; secure a Vendor Headquarters space for private meetings with clients. Exhibiting companies can choose a 3m x 6m location or expand the vendor headquarter space to your specifications. Each vendor headquarter booth space includes four hard walls with a lockable door and an identification sign with your company logo.
Review Vendor Headquarters Rules & Regulations
Review Vendor Headquarters Contract
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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12. The World of Health IT 2007 Sponsorships include:
Opening Reception - €12.500*
Hosted on Monday, 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
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.
Conference Guide Sponsorship - €15.650*
The Conference Guide will be distributed to all attendees at The World of Health IT. During The World of Health IT, attendees will rely on this publication for information about session locations, speaker information and exhibitor details.
Wednesday Night Special Event - €10.000*
Hosted on Wednesday, this event will reinforce your presence during this well attended networking event.
*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
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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13. Attendee Rental List
Attendee Mailing Lists
Pre-Conference – Deadline 14 September 2007
Post-Conference - Deadline 7 November 2007
Send attendees personalized information about your company product before and after the conference. The attendee mailing list will be provided to you in an electronic format that includes the following information: attendee name, title and address.
Pre-Conference: €315 (Includes 20% Austrian VAT)
Post Conference: €335 (Includes 20% Austrian VAT)
View the Attendee Mailing List Agreement Form
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285 or klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232 or tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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14. Marketing Toolkit
Your exhibit represents a substantial investment of time, expense and planning on your part – an investment that defines your presence during The World of Health IT 2007 Conference & Exhibition. This complimentary exhibitor marketing package provides tools and materials to assist you in promoting your conference participation and marketing your organization to current and potential customers. Please click here to utilize the complimentary exhibitor marketing package.
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15. Meeting Room and Hotel 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 submit requests for space using the Meeting Space Request and Hotel Suite Request forms. Meetings will not be approved during official conference dates and times. Room rental/function space fees, audiovisual and food & beverage fees 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 complete either the Meeting Room or the Hotel Suite Request Forms located at: http://www.worldofhealthit.org/for_exhibitors/exhCL_mtgReq.aspx
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16. Networking Opportunities
Looking for opportunities to connect with The World of Health IT attendees during non-exhibit hours? The World of Health IT hosts several events that promote networking with healthcare IT professionals that are working towards a more efficient healthcare system. To learn more about these events, please visit The World of Health IT Networking Events.
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OTHER HIMSS EVENTS
17. |
HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition
24-28 February 2008
Orange County Convention Center - West Building
Orlando, FL USA |
With attendance expected to exceed 24,000, 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 client 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:
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 and Sponsorship, please contact:
Kelly Laidler, +1.312.915.9285, klaidler@worldofhealthit.org
Tia Peterson, +1.312.915.9232, tpeterson@worldofhealthit.org
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