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IMPORTANT DATES 2011

2011
AUGUST 21, 2011
Final Ads Due for Advance Program
OCTOBER 1, 2011
Super Early Bird Exhibit Hall Discounts
OCTOBER 2, 2011– DECEMBER 15, 2011
Early Bird Exhibit Hall Discounts
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Total Due for Exhibit Hall Booths

2012
JANUARY 26, 2012
Final Ads Due for the Final Program
FRIDAY, MARCH 16 - SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Exhibitor Move In
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - SUNDAY, MARCH 18
AAGP Annual Meeting
Exhibit Hall Open
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
Exhibitor Move Out

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An Invitation to Participate

ON BEHALF OF the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), we welcome you to be a part of our 2012 Annual Meeting in the Nation's Capital, Washington, D.C. AAGP's Annual Meeting is unique because it is the only national conference that brings together psychiatrists and other health care professionals responsible for the care of older adults with mental disorders. Illnesses ranging from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, depression, Parkinson's disease, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and substance addictions, and sleep disorders are discussed in detail among clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees. In addition, the meeting topics focus on the many issues related to these illnesses including caregivers, nursing homes, pain management, and the elder care workforce.

Our meeting is a "small" scientific meeting, with easy access to all sessions and other events. Participants look forward to being able to enjoy all of the offerings at the Annual Meeting as well as the networking opportunities. Due to the distinctive nature of the meeting and its emphasis on late-life mental illness, many attendees cite this as the only meeting they attend during the year.

Join us as an exhibitor; sponsorships are available for extra visibility; and advertising opportunities allow for the promotion of brand names products. The AAGP Annual Meeting can assist you in promoting your products by reaching more than 1200 geriatric psychiatrists and health care professionals focusing on late-life mental illness. Your involvement in the AAGP Annual Meeting not only gives you direct access to the organization's leadership and those who treat late-life mental disorders, but also supports the public health imperative to increase access to quality mental health services for older adults.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.


Christine M. deVries
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-President

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Why Attend

The number of older adults with mental illness is growing at a rapid rate in our society and having a significant impact on our nation's health. The AAGP Annual Meeting is the largest meeting of physicians and other health care professionals focused on late-life mental illness. Many of AAGP's 2,000 members choose to attend the AAGP Annual Meeting over APA or other scientific meetings due to the specific content in the geriatric field and the meeting's intimate size. In addition, the AAGP meeting is attracting an increased number of generalists who find they need to educate themselves on the latest information in order to better treat their increasing number of older adult patients. The AAGP's 2012 Annual Meeting provides high visibility to supporting organizations and unique opportunities to interact with AAGP leadership, members, and other conference attendees. The numbers of attendees continue to increase each year, as this meeting has become the primary scientific meeting for the presentation of cutting-edge research and new clinical innovations related to late-life mental illness. Exhibit hours have been scheduled at times that allow maximum opportunity to network. Receptions, Posters, and breaks are hosted in the Exhibit Hall to increase traffic to you.

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Exhibitor Fast Facts

CONFERENCE SITE
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

For more information on special conference rates at the Hilton, visit Hotel Information.

EXHIBIT DATES AND TIMES
(Subject to change)

Exhibitor Set-Up
Friday, March 16 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday, March 17 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Exhibit Hours
Saturday, March 17 3:00 PM–6:30 PM

Opening Reception
Poster Session with Refreshments
Sunday, March 18 9:00 AM–6:30 PM

Coffee with Exhibitors
Poster Session with Refreshments

Dismantle
Sunday, March 18 6:30 PM– 12:00 MIDNIGHT

EXHIBIT SPACE

Island Space
Island booths are four or more 10' x 10' booths in a square or rectangle. Island booths are open on all four sides. However, please design your island to be "seethrough." Please contact Marj Vanderbilt for further details and approval of design. Maximum height is 18 feet. No furniture or drape is provided with an island space.

Booths (Corner, Perimeter, and Non-Perimeter)
A booth is 10' x 10', and limited to 8' in height. Corner booths are standard booths with traffic on two sides. Corner booths may drop the side rail separating their booth from the side aisle. Booths are not equipped with any furniture. Each booth will have an 8' drape behind it and 3' draped side rails. The company ID sign is included in booth price. All furniture and services are the exhibiting company's responsibility.

Tabletops
The package provides one 6' table (skirted in show color), one chair, and a company ID sign affixed to the front of your table. The display MUST fit on the top of the table and is limited to 4' in height from the table's surface.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Exhibitors are encouraged to register in advance; a registration form will be included in the exhibitor service kit. Badges can be picked up onsite. Exhibiting companies will receive two (2) Exhibitor Personnel badges for a tabletop exhibit or for each 10' x 10' space. These badges allow entry into the hall only. Additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for $40 each. To register for an exhibitor badge, an individual must be an employee of the exhibiting company. All other personnel must be paid registrants of the Annual Meeting. There will be a $20 charge for replacement badges onsite.

Conference Registration
Exhibiting companies do not receive any conference registration with their tabletop or booth(s) as part of their exhibiting fee. Those who want to attend the conference must register and pay the registration fee. Registration forms will be available on the AAGP website and in the Advance Program (available September 2011).

Press Registration
AAGP welcomes press coverage of its Annual Meeting, and invites journalists to apply for complimentary registration. Complimentary press registration is limited to working journalists of the general and mental health/medical/aging press. Press registration will not be extended to management, publishing, marketing, advertising, public relations, or administrative staff, or to organizations that primarily produce continuing medical education (CME) audio/audiovisual, electronic, or print resources. Press credentials are required. Please contact Kate McDuffie at Kmcduffie@AAGPonline.org for further information.

Assignment of Space
Space will be assigned beginning October 30, 2011. Applications for priority assignment space must be received by October 15, 2011. Space assignments will be determined according to preferences listed on the application and the date of submission. If all preferences noted on an application have been assigned, AAGP Exhibit Management will determine the assignment. Applications received after October 15, 2011 will be assigned space on a first-come, first-served basis.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation or reductions in space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation to Marj Vanderbilt. If written notice is received more than 90 days prior to show opening, total money less a 50% cancellation fee will be refunded to Exhibitor; no refunds will be allowed for any cancellation less than 90 days prior to the opening of the Show and SHOW MANAGEMENT reserves the right to re-sell space.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Exhibit Sales
Marj Vanderbilt
AAGP
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 1050
Bethesda, MD 20814
PHONE 301-654-7850 ext. 107
E-MAIL mvanderbilt@AAGPonline.org

Decorator
Courtney Caro
Hargrove, Inc.
One Hargrove Drive
Lanham, MD 20706
PHONE 301-731-2527 or 1-888-790-9792
E-MAIL customerservice@hargroveinc.com

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Sponsorship and Marketing Information

WHY SPONSOR

Sponsorship is an ideal way to gain prime, credible exposure and make a long term impact among a highly influential audience. Sponsors stand out from other exhibitors and deliver a message of commitment and support to attendees. These proven traffic builders will assist in increasing your visibility and help you achieve a greater return on your exhibit investment. AAGP is the primary scientific meeting for the presentation of cuttingedge research and new clinical innovations related to late-life mental illness. By joining us as a sponsor you have the opportunity to:

  • Build your brand
  • Highlight the value of your services to participating clinicians and fellows
  • Network
  • Leverage new partnerships and build new alliances
  • Improve the care for those with late-life mental disorders
Sponsors will be recognized in the Final Program, on signage throughout the conference, and on the website. For more information on how your company can support AAGP, contact: Marj Vanderbilt (mvanderbilt@AAGPonline.org) for all industry-sponsored CME programs and all non-CME sponsorship opportunities.

Exhibitors can enhance their marketing programs and booth displays at our conference with product theatres. Plan to take advantage of these popular marketing programs and expand your exposure to the conference attendees.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRODUCT THEATRE $17,000
(3 time slots available)
A 1/2 hour non CME session allowing your company to bring in your own speakers and educate the attendees about your products. Sponsorship of a Product Theatre includes access to the pre-registration list of attendees, one sign, lectern, basic AV kit, and coffee service/refreshments. Product Theatre sponsors are required to be Exhibitors.

SPONSORED RECEPTIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

OPENING RECEPTION $10,000
March 16, 2011 (Up to 4 sponsorships available)

EXHIBIT HALL BREAKFAST $12,500
March 18, 2011

EXHIBIT HALL RECEPTION $15,000
March 17 & March 18, 2011 (Two available at 1 per day)

IDENTITY ITEMS CYBER CAFÉ $5,000

LEAD RETRIEVAL CARDS $25,000

LANYARDS $7,500
Featuring company logo.

OTHER MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

DAILY CONFERENCE UPDATE $9,000 EXCLUSIVE
(4 issues)
Available to each attendee on a daily basis, this piece contains highlights of the day's events and informative articles. Your full page color ad will be placed on the back cover with the PI on the inside back cover.

FLASH DRIVE $10,000
Support a flash drive distributed to all attendees with your company's logo imprinted on it. The flash drive will contain all of the 2012 Annual Meeting Abstracts and Handouts and will be a resource that the attendees will use over and over again.

CONFERENCE BAGS WITH AAGP AND SUPPORTER'S LOGOS $5,000
The official bag for the meeting is distributed to every atte ndee and many of them use it for years to come. Gain visibility by imprinting your name and logo on one side of the bag. AAGP will be responsible for production.

CONFERENCE BAG INSERTS $1,500 PER INSERT
Insert a one page promotional piece into the conference bag. Sponsor is responsible for production of 1200 pieces. AAGP must approve piece.

SPONSOR A RESIDENT $2,500
The AAGP Scholars Programs includes "named" scholars. These individuals are chosen through a competitive process and are awarded a grant to attend and participate in the AAGP Annual Meeting. Evidenced based studies demonstrate a direct link to exposing early residents to the field of geriatric psychiatry and the number of residents who enter geriatric psychiatry fellowships.

SPONSORSHIP LISTINGS On most Conference materials, sponsors will be listed alphabetically.

ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES

A great way to add to your visibility, ask about advertising opportunities in the AAGP On-line Advance Program (deadline August 22, 2011), and the AAGP On-Site Final Program (January 2012 deadlines).

REGISTRATION
All representatives of sponsoring companies wishing to attend the educational sessions of the Annual Meeting must register.

SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS
Questions and inquiries relating to all sponsorships should be directed to Marj Vanderbilt at 301-654-7850, ext. 107 or via email at mvanderbilt@AAGPonline.org.

AAGP MAIL LISTS
2012 ANNUAL MEETING EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRANT LIST
(available early February 2012) $530
As an exhibitor, are you planning to promote your product or service at the AAGP Annual Meeting? Renting the AAGP Pre-Registration list, you gain access to the most targeted audience and reach attendees before they leave for the AAGP meeting to increase awareness of your product or service and invite them to your booth during the meeting.

AAGP 2012 ANNUAL MEETING FINAL LIST $600
The complete list of AAGP Annual Meeting Attendees is available after the meeting to follow up with attendees. Benefit from this unique list.

AAGP MEMBER MAIL LIST $850

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Advertising Opportunities

The AAGP 2012 Annual Meeting offers several unique opportunities to showcase your company's programs, products, and services to a highly influential group of medical professionals and meeting attendees. Annual Meeting attendees include: geriatric psychiatrists, general psychiatrists, geriatricians, family practice physicians and internists, advance practice nurses, neurologists, and others who want to know the latest on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, affective disorders, practice management, schizophrenia, psychosis, health services research and more.

To reserve ad space, contact
Marj Vanderbilt
AAGP
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1050
Bethesda, MD 20814
PHONE 301-654-7850 ext. 107 • FAX 301-654-4137 • E-MAIL mvanderbilt@AAGPonline.org

AAGP ADVANCE PROGRAM
(On-line only)
The advance program will be available online in mid-September. Postcards advertising the program are mailed to 15,000 prospective attendees. The program includes all educational sessions and registration information.

FULL-COLOR RATES
Full Page: $1,000
½ Page: $500

Reserve by August 15, 2011
Final Art by August 21, 2011

AAGP ON-SITE FINAL PROGRAM
This on-site and take-home reference guide covers all of the AAGP Annual Meeting offerings, faculty, and more. The program will be included in all 1,200 attendee registration bags.

BLACK & WHITE RATES
Full Page: $3,750
½ Page: $1,000

FULL-COLOR RATES
Full Page: $4,250
½ Page: $2,000

PREFERRED POSITIONS
(COVERS ONLY)
Cover 2 or 4: color rates + 50%
Cover 3: +25%

Reserve by January 12, 2012
Proof by January 19, 2012
Final Art by January 26, 2012

AAGP MEETING WEBSITE
Online banner and other advertising is available on the AAGP Meeting Website (AAGPmeeting.org) visited by thousands of individual health care providers.

For information on this advertising opportunity, contact Marj Vanderbilt at mvanderbilt@AAGPonline.org.

>> Advertising Contract (PDF)

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