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ASTRO 54th Annual MeetingMeeting Dates: October 28-31, 2012 | Exhibit Dates: October 28-30, 2012
BOSTON CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER | BOSTON
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include:
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• Banner and other signage throughout convention center
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP -$2,000, $3,000 OR $4,000 (dues based on annual sales volume in radiation oncology)
• Early courtesy notice for VIP housing
• Option of up to 10 rooms in ASTRO designated premier hotels
• Five additional Exhibit Hall guest passes to give to preferred
clients and customers.
AMBASSADOR PLUS – $100,000• All benefi ts associated with Ambassador and Platinum level support
• Lead support of both 2012 meetings to include: State of the Art Techniques in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, Proton and Brachytherapy
and 2012 Spring Refresher Course
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VIRTUAL MEETING $65,000YEAR-ROUND RECOGNITION! ASTRO preserves the Annual Meeting Scientifi c Sessions and all
the meeting’s vital information as a Virtual Meeting. The digitally
recorded sessions are audio synchronized to speaker presenta-
tions and provide an excellent recap and informational source
for attendees and those who could not attend. The
Virtual Meeting is available online year-round. Supporters
receive logo recognition on the ASTRO website and recognition
in all publications where the Virtual Meeting is mentioned.
ARRO/YOUNG MEMBER PROGRAM $20,000The Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology’s (ARRO)
Annual Meeting program attracts more than 500 residents/
young members each year. The program consists of a daylong
seminar, two luncheons and a reception. Supporters will be
allowed a tabletop exhibit outside events, recognition on slide
during meeting breaks and will be listed on promotional
materials and announcements.
NURSING PROGRAM $20,000The Annual Meeting off ers a special scientifi c program devel-
oped for radiation oncology nurses. This program has attracted
nearly 200 nurses in previous years and is a great opportunity
for supporters interested in targeting information to nurses.
Support includes program material recognition, networking re-
ception recognition, logo recognition on a slide during meeting
breaks and a recognition announcement.
SCIENTIFIC POSTER SESSION $20,000 Attendees are invited to view displays of more than 1,400
posters in the Exhibit Hall. Support includes name recognition
on signage leading up to and throughout the event, including
the Final Program.
VIRTUAL POSTER LIBRARY $20,000 YEAR-ROUND RECOGNITION!This Virtual Poster Library is accessible during the Annual
Meeting via computer terminals to allow attendees to view the
virtual displays at their leisure, communicate with presenters or
forward a presentation to a colleague. Supporters receive their
corporate name and logo as the screen saver and on associated
signage. The Virtual Poster Library is also accessible year-round
online. In 2011 posters were viewed more than 48,000 times.
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company’s noteworthy products and
services with a presentation in the Industry-
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to hold live presentations or activities during special times.
The Industry-Expert Theater is a “plug-and-play” operation. You
provide the speaker(s), and the speaker(s) bring their presenta-
tions on a fl ash drive. ASTRO provides the venue, with seating
for up to 150 attendees; a complete A/V package including one
on-site technician; food and beverage; and pre-meeting and
on-site promotion.
Breakfast $30,000Lunch $35,000Discount applied for multiple sessions.
Disclaimer:ASTRO reserves the right to cancel the Industry-Expert Theater if
less than two companies have secured a time slot.
Support Opportunities
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specifi c activity, service or function at the Annual Meeting.*
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ASTRO’s Final Program contains information on all aspects of the
meeting. Advertiser receives four full page 4-color advertisements
including the back cover. Program size subject to change.
TRAVEL PLANNER AND/OR CITY MAP $35,000Distributed to all attendees, this pocket-sized guide contains city
highlights such as restaurants, shopping, museums, nightlife and
entertainment, as well as a city locator map. This item will be a
convenient and useful tool for attendees during and after the
meeting. Advertisement includes acknowledgement on the front
cover.
HOTEL KEY CARD $30,000Customized hotel room keys are distributed to attendees staying in an
ASTRO hotel. Advertiser will have the opportunity to work with ASTRO
to personalize the key card design, off ering incredible exposure.
LEAD RETRIEVAL CARD $30,000Every attendee will receive their own lead retrieval “business card” that
contains their personal contact information. Attendees can swipe their
card as they visit booths in the Exhibit Hall for more information from
the exhibitor. Advertiser will have the opportunity to work with ASTRO
to customize the card design.
WI-FI $30,000Attendees will enjoy free wireless Internet throughout the conven-
tion center. Your corporate name and logo will appear on the wireless
landing page and any relevant signage.
ASTROMOBILE $25,000The ASTROmobile meeting app enables attendees to fi nd sessions,
exhibit booths, tours, hotels, restaurants and more, right from their
wireless device. The advertiser’s name and logo will be placed on the
app’s intro screen and on all materials advertising the meeting app.
CYBER CAFÉ AND MESSAGE CENTER $25,000In prime locations throughout the convention center, the highly
traffi cked cyber café allows attendees to access Internet and email,
complete CME evaluations, locate meeting attendees, and create
or update their personal meeting planner. Advertisers receive logo
recognition on all related signage, as well as on the home page portal
at each computer.
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A L M E E T I N G
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10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM
SESSION II:
Biliary Cancer
(Locally Advanced)
Hall B-General Session
Sun
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BR
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Schedule for ASTRO 2011 Annual Meeting
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM
SESSION I:
Esophago-gastric
Adenocarcinoma
(Early to Locally Advanced)
Hall B-General Session
BR
EAK
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ARRO ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Anthony L. Zietman, MD
Guest Speaker
B214
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
101: IGRT Technologies A205
102: Diffi cult Cases in Breast Cancer
Ballroom A
EXH
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Monday
October 3
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
201: Breast Cancer Mgmt. Part I: Early Stage Disease, B214
202: Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus, A201
203: Current Treatment and Controversies in Childhood
Brain Tumors, A107
204: External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer:
Dose, Volume, Fractionation, Ballroom A
205: Head and Neck Case Presentations I, A205
206: Intracranial SRS/FSRT, A105
207: Molecular Profiles of Tumors for Clinicians, B212
208: Quality Assurance for IMRT and VMAT, Hall B
209: Vaginal and Vulvar Cancer, B118
210: ADULT BRAIN TUMORS (LIVE SAM),
Junior Ballroom A
BR
EAK
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE I
“A Physicist’s Examines
the Mysteries of Cancer”
Robert H. Austin, PhD
Princeton University
Hall B-General Session
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL
ADDRESS
Work-Life
Balance/Eff ective
Communication
Leonard L. Gunderson,
MD, MS, FASTRO
Hall B-General Session
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PLENARY SESSION
Top Rated Abstracts
MODERATORS:
Leonard L. Gunderson,
MD, MS, FASTRO
Theodore L. DeWeese, MD
Hall B- General Session
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
PANELS
6. Presidential Symposium Session V: Organ Preservation
and Function in the Radiation Therapy Patient, Hall B
7. Integration of Nanotechnology Strategies in Radiation
Oncology, B118
8. ROI’s National Radiation Oncology Research Needs
Assessment, A205
9. Critical Management Issues in Human Papillomavirus
(HPV)-Associated Head and Neck Carcinoma,
Ballroom A
10 . Innovations and Integration of Systemic Therapies
in Gynecologic Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
a.m.
p.m.
Tuesday
October 4
Wednesday
October 5
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
301: Breast Cancer Mgmt. II: Adjuvant Systemic Therapy and
Loco-regional RT in Stage I/II Breast Cancer, A105
302: Cancer Emergencies, B118
303: Challenging Cases in GI Malignancy, A205
304: Challenging Lung Cancer Cases, Ballroom A
305: Interactions of Radiation with Novel Chemotherapy and
Biological Targeting Agents, B210
306: Management of High-risk Prostate Cancer (including post-
operative XRT), B214
307: Pediatric Tumors: (Non CNS) (2) Wilms, Ewings and
Neuroblastoma, A107
308: Quality Assurance for IGRT, Hall B
309: Clinical Trials in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,
A201
310: CONTROVERSIES IN MGMT. OF
INTERACTIVE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
(LIVE SAM), Junior Ballroom A
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE
ADDRESS II
Role of Autophagy
in Cancer Cell Metabolism,
Disease Progression
and Therapy
BR
EAK
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
H. Breast II: Outcomes, Ballroom A
I. CNS and Nonmalignant, A209
J. GU II: Seminoma and Prostate Cancer: ERBT Androgen
Deprivation and Their Toxicities, Junior Ballroom A
K. Gynecological, B118
L. Lung I: Toxicity/PET, A201
M. New Targets - DNA Damage Response and Intracellular
Signals, A107
N. Next Generation CBCT Image Guidance, Hall B
Poster Discussions 03: Gastrointestinal, Junior Ballroom D
Poster Discussions 04: Head and Neck, Junior Ballroom C
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
311: Head and Neck Presentations II, B210
312: Social Media in Medicine, A205 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
PANELS
16. Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Systemic and
Loco-regional Therapies for Breast Cancer, B214
17. ASTRO Guidelines - Improving Clinical Care and Protecting Our
Future in the Era of Health Care Reform, A201
18. Is There an Optimal Approach to High Risk Prostate Cancer
Management? The Need for Multidisciplinary Care, Ballroom A
19. Issues in Small Cell Lung Cancer, A205
20. 4D-CT Based Radiotherapy: From the Ivory Tower to the Town Hall,
Hall B
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
415: Clinical Updates in IMRT and IGRT for Head and Neck Cancer,
Junior Ballroom A
416: Updated Roles and Rules for Radiation Therapy of Indolent and
Aggressive Lymphomas, B118
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
PANELS
11. Quality Assurance in Radiosurgery: Staying Out of The New York
Times, Ballroom A
12. A Molecular Therapeutic Ratio: Personalized Genetics and
Prostate Cancer Radioresponse, Jr. Ballroom A
13. Adults with Childhood Tumors and Children with Adult Tumors,
A105
14. Adaptive Radiotherapy vs. Online Daily Correction,
Hall B
15. Locally Advanced Sarcoma of the Extremity: Controversies and
Challenges for Each Treatment Modality, A205
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
315: A Historical Overview of Hodgkin’s Disease,
Radiation Biology and Cancer of the Breast, A201
316: Evaluation and Mgmt. of Bladder Cancer, A209
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
401: Case Presentations Hodgkins Lymphoma and
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, A205
402: Cervical Cancer - Practice Management Issues, A209
403: Challenging Cases in the Mgmt. of Newly Diagnosed and
Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Ballroom A
404: Concurrent CT/RT and Post-op Radiotherapy for Head and
Neck Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
405: Error Reduction Techniques in Radiation Therapy, A201
406: Esophagus and Gastric Cancer, B118
407: Intraoperative Irradiation (IORT), B210
408: Molecular Aspects of Cancer Biology: Techniques
and Concepts, B113
409: Beyond the Usual Quality Assurance/Peer Review, A105
410: Treatment Options for Patients with Early-stage
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Hall B
411: IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED IMAGE GUIDED
RADIATION THERAPY (LIVE SAM), B214
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS III
Hall B-General Session
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ARRO MEET
THE
PROFESSOR
LUNCHEON
A105
BR
EAK
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
505: Imaging for Brain Tumors in Treatment Planning, Diagnosis
and Follow-up, B212
506: Interstitial Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer: LDR and HDR,
Alone and with External Beam Radiotherapy, B210
507: Transitioning from 3-D IMRT to 4-D IMRT and the Role of
Image Guidance, A205
508: Best of ASTRO in Chinese, A201Thursday
October 6
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
ARRO POSTER
WALK II
Hall A - Poster Lounge
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
AND LUNCHEON
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
POSTER VIEWING
SESSION
AND RECEPTION
Hall A
NURSES’ WELCOME AND
ORIENTATION LUNCHEON
A105
HEALTH POLICY
SOCIOECONOMIC LUNCHEON
B118
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
PANELS
1. Concomitant Radiochemotherapy and Toxicity: Perspectives in
the Era of Biologic Systemic Therapy, A205
2. ASTRO Breast Cancer Guidelines: Are We on TARGIT?, B214
3. The Role of the Physician in the Peer Review Process, B118
4. Clinical Data for Proton Beam Therapy @ 60/60K: Past, Present
and Future, Ballroom A
5. Androgen Suppression and Prostate Cancer:
Is the Treatment Worse than the Disease?, A105
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
103: Cancer as a Chronic Illness, B210
104: Brachytherapy Fundamentals and Current Trends, Hall B
BR
EAK
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
AWARDS
CEREMONY
Hall B-General Session
BR
EAK
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
A. Clinical Trials, Hall B
B. Breast I: PBI/Hypofractionated Radiation, B214
C. GU I: Prognostic Factors and Prostate Brachytherapy,
Junior Ballroom A
D. Head and Neck I: Individualizing Treatment for Oropharynx
Cancer, A201
E. Lymphoma, A105
F. DNA Repair and Radiation Oncology, A107
G. Best in Physics: Radiation Response and Next Generation IGRT,
Ballroom A
Poster Discussion 01: Informatic/Bioinformatics,
Junior Ballroom D
Poster Discussion 02: Lung, Junior Ballroom C
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
211: Diffi cult Cases in GYN Management, A205
212: Changes in Health Care Delivery and Payment,
Where Does Radiation Oncology Fit? B212
BR
EAK
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Care of Psychiatric
Patients in Radiation
Oncology
B210
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
GYN Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
Lung Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
eCONTOURING SESSION
Head and Neck Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
NCI-ASTRO
DIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
AND RECEPTION
B210
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NURSES’
RECEPTION
A209
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
The Clinical Relevance of
HPV in Head and Neck
Squamous Cell Cancer
B212
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
ARRO
RESEARCH FORUM:
CONDUCTING RESEARCH
DURING RESIDENCY TRAINING
AND BEYOND
C221
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
DD. GI III: Role of IMRT in GI Cancers, A205
EE. Central Nervous System, B118
FF. Lung III: Clinical Trials/Outcomes, Ballroom A
GG. Outcomes/Health Services Research, B210
HH. Nanoparticles and Viruses in Radiotherapy, A107
II. Treatment Response and Modifi ers, A109
JJ. Precise Guidance and Particle Therapy, Hall B
Poster Discussion 09: Breast, Junior Ballroom D
Poster Discussion 10: GU-Prostate Cancer, Junior Ballroom C
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
413: The Role of the Tumor Microenvironment in Tumor Cure
by Radiation, A209
414: Stereotactic Body RT: Clinical, Biological and Physics/QA
Update, B214
2:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL
SYMPOSIUM
SESSION IV:
Colorectal Cancer
(Locally-Unresectable/
Local-Regional Recurrence)
Hall B-General Session
3:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A REGULATOR’S
PERSPECTIVE ON
SAFETY
The Honorable
Gregory B. Jaczko
Chairman, NRC
and
Anthony L. Zietman, MD
Chairman, ASTRO
Hall B
A R R O C A R E E R S E M I N A R | 9 : 0 0 a . m . - 5 : 0 0 p . m .
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
Lower GI Cancer
Junior Ballroom A
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
Head and Neck Cancer
Junior Ballroom A
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
Prostate Cancer
Junior Ballroom A
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
GI Cancer
Junior Ballroom A
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Patient Navigation:
Multidisciplinary
Coordination of Care
B210
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL
SYMPOSIUM
SESSION III:
Pancreas Cancer
(Borderline Resectable/
Unresectable)
Hall B-General Session
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
eCONTOURING SESSION
Lymphoma, Junior Ballroom A
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 1
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
WELCOME ADDRESS
AND OPENING REMARKS
Leonard L. Gunderson,
MD, MS, FASTRO
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Stereotactic Body
Radiotherapy 101
B212
BR
EAK
BR
EAK
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
ASTRO/ONS LECTURE: Managing Skin Alterations
During Radiation Therapy, B212
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
501: Influence of Cell Death, Necrosis and Senescence in
Cancer on Radiation Response, A201
502: Introduction to IGRT, A205
503: How to Prevent Radiation Induced Late CNS Effects,
B210
504: Best of ASTRO in Spanish, B212
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
V. Breast IV: Outcomes and Misc., Ballroom A
W. GI II: Neoadjuvant Tmt. of Rectal Cancer, Junior Ballroom A
X. GU IV: Prostate Cancer: Hypofractionation and Health Policy,
B214
Y. HN III: Oral Cavity; Larynx, and Hypo- and Nasopharynx
Cancers, A205
Z. Palliative and Quality of Life, A107
AA. Pediatric Radiation Oncology, A109
BB. Sarcoma, B113
CC. Novel Functional and Multimodality Image Guidance Methods,
Hall B
Poster Discussion 07: Normal Tissue Radiobiology and Radioprotection,
Junior Ballroom D
Poster Discussion 08: Advanced Intensity Modulation Techniques,
Junior Ballroom C
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
412: Advanced Treatment of NSCLC: Using All the Tools (Imaging ,
Motion Correction and IMRT) Promises and Pitfalls–A Case-Based
Approach , A201
Ticketed event. Separate registration required.
S C I E N C E B A S E D , PAT I E N T D R I V E N
A N N U A L M E E T I N GASTRO’s 53rd Annual Meeting
Miami Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Meeting Dates: October 2-6 2011
Exhibition Dates: October 2-4, 2011
Hall B-General Session
B214
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL
ATTENDEE
WELCOME
BREAKFAST
B214
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM
Multidisciplinary Care of Patients
with Challenging Cancers
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
O. Breast III: Biomarkers and Toxicity, Junior Ballroom A
P. GI I: Multidisciplinary Management of Upper Gastrointestinal
Cancers, A209
Q. GU III: Bladder Cancer and Post-op RT for Prostate Cancer, A205
R. HN II: Targeted Biologics, Particle Therapies and Approaches to
Reduce Toxicities of Radiotherapy, A105
S. Lung II: SBRT, B118
T Targets-mTOR and Tumor Microenvironment, B113
U. Stereotactic and Intraoperative Radiotherapy, Ballroom A
Poster Discussion 05: Central Nervous System, Junior Ballroom C
Poster Discussion 06: Gynecological , Junior Ballroom D
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
313: Adult Cancer Survivors: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, B210
314: Treatment Planning for Prostate Cancer - Imaging (US, CT,
MR), Immobilizations, Fields and Normal Tissue Dose,
Hall B
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ARRO POSTER WALK I
Hall A, Poster Lounge
PHYSICIAN SELFREFERRAL
RESEARCH AND
ADVOCACY LUNCHEON
A209
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
LUNCHEON
Room C221
AAWR/ASTRO
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
B118
Eileen White, PhD
The Cancer Institute of
New Jersey/Rutgers
Hall B-General Session
(ASTRO Voting Members Only)
B214
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
INTEGRATING
PALLIATIVE CARE
FOR RT PATIENTS
B210
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
ARRO RECEPTION
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POCKET-SIZE EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN $25,000A wallet-size expandable Exhibit Hall fl oor plan makes for an
easy travel companion. It opens to display a fl oor plan complete
with a listing of all exhibitors and booth numbers. Advertise-
ment includes name and corporate logo on cover of fl oor plan
and company name and booth number highlighted inside.
SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING $20,000(5 PACKAGES AVAILABLE)
Your custom artwork will be on display on the offi cial shuttle
buses providing service continually from Saturday through
Wednesday. Enjoy maximum exposure to attendees of the
Annual Meeting who will be able to see the buses at the
convention center and throughout the city.
Cost includes:• Custom 2 foot tall by 39 foot long ribbon on the passenger
side of six shuttle buses.
• Logo on hotel lobby signs that are placed in the lobby of
each hotel providing shuttle service.
• Logo on shuttle fl yers that are distributed to attendees.
• Logo on shuttle boarding signs at the convention center.
• Logo in the Final Program.
Upgrades such as full bus wrap, rear bus banners and head rest
covers are available for an additional charge.
CONVENTION CENTER ADVERTISING Pricing TBDBack by popular demand, these large colorful banners located
in prominent locations throughout the convention center
provide unparalled visibility for your corporate advertisements.
Pricing based on locations.
Off ered fi rst to Ambassadors and Corporate member compa-
nies. For more information contact the Corporate Relations
Department at [email protected] or 703-839-7344.
ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE $15,000ASTRO provides attendees with a pocket-sized, 18 inch by
24 inch foldout meeting guide that contains an easy-to-read
meeting schedule, guide and map. Advertisers will have the
opportunity to work with ASTRO to place an advertisement on
this piece that will be distributed to meeting attendees.
WATER STATIONS $15,000Complimentary water cooler stations are provided to attendees
throughout the convention center, in session rooms and com-
mon areas. Advertisement includes logo recognition on each
cooler, off ering maximum exposure.
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Yes, my company is interested in supporting ASTRO. We understand that we are entitled to all benefi ts associated with the category selected below:
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Don’t miss these great opportunities
for ASTRO’s 2012 Annual Meeting!
PLEASE REMIT FORM TO:
ASTROCorporate Relations Department
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22031Phone: 703-839-7344
Fax: [email protected]
Promotional Support, Advertising and Educational Grants Response Form
Bronze
($7,500+)
Silver
($15,000+)
Gold
($25,000+)
Ambassador
($65,000+)
Platinum
($40,000+)
Copper
($3,000+)
Virtual Meeting $65,000
Industry-Expert Theater
Breakfast $30,000
Lunch $35,000
ARRO/Young Member Program $20,000
Nursing Program $20,000
Scientifi c Poster Session $20,000
Virtual Poster Library–Year-round recognition! $20,000
Offi cial Annual Meeting Final Program $60,000
Travel Planner and/or City Map $35,000
Hotel Key Card $30,000
Lead Retrieval Card $30,000
Wi-Fi $30,000
ASTROmobile $25,000
Cyber Café and Message Center $25,000
Pocket-size Exhibit Hall Floor Plan $25,000
Shuttle Bus Advertising $20,000
Annual Meeting Schedule At-A-Glance $15,000
Water Stations $15,000
Passport Program See website
Convention Center Advertising TBD
ADVERTISING PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIESPrices to be determined based on rates. For more information please contact Gene Conselyea at [email protected] or call 732-598-3232.
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ADDRESS
CITY
STATE ZIP
CONTACT PERSON
TITLE
TELEPHONE FAX
($100,000+)
Ambassador Plus
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ASTRO HEADQUARTERS 1-800-962-7876 or 703-502-1550
EXHIBIT SALESJ. Spargo and Associates Inc.June [email protected]
EXHIBIT MANAGEMENTJ. Spargo and Associates Inc.Judy [email protected]
FUNCTION SPACE REQUESTSBrittany [email protected]
HOUSINGJ. Spargo and Associates Inc.Stacey [email protected]
Key Contacts
MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTSKathy [email protected]
MEDIA RELATIONSBeth [email protected]
OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTORGlobal Experience Specialists (GES)Tim [email protected]
REGISTRATIONJ. Spargo and Associates [email protected] or 703-449-6418