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—ATS 2016— PROMOTE YOUR BRAND AND EXTEND YOUR REACH! MOSCONE CENTER EXHIBIT DATES: MAY 15 TO 17 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS American Thoracic Society International Conference May 13-May 18, 2016 San Francisco, California http://conference.thoracic.org Where today’s science meets tomorrow’s care TM

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—ATS 2016—PROMOTE YOUR BRAND AND

EXTEND YOUR REACH!

MOSCONE CENTEREXHIBIT DATES: MAY 15 TO 17

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

American Thoracic Society International Conference

May 13-May 18, 2016San Francisco, Californiahttp://conference.thoracic.org

Where today’s science meets tomorrow’s careTM

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On behalf of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), we invite

you to participate in the ATS 2016 International Conference

exhibition in San Francisco. This is the preeminent conference

on pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in the United

States. The ATS appreciates the signifi cant contributions

made by exhibiting and supporting companies. As the

largest professionally attended pulmonary meeting in the

United States, and the fi rst healthcare meeting to have

an independent-third-party audit of our registration data

performed, our goal is to make this conference an increasingly

productive and profi table experience for you.

We are committed to providing an environment that fosters

discussion of your product or service to the over 15,000

pulmonary, critical care, and sleep researchers and clinicians

who will attend ATS 2016. We strive to facilitate benefi cial

interactions between attendees and exhibitors, as well as help

you achieve the greatest ROI for your company.

The Largest Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Conference for both Clinicians and Researchers in the United States

“ Great opportunity to expand market presence with an exceptional, well organized, and recognized organization (ATS)”

– Daniel Quigley, Hayek Medical Devices

Please Join UsAt the ATS 2016 International Conference

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AUDIENCE REACH

Benefits to ATS Exhibitors Three hours of unopposed time Pre-or post-conference attendee list rental that can be

sorted by specific demographics Exhibitor Success & ROI Center – your FREE, on

demand, 24/7 exhibiting knowledge resource Four complimentary exhibitor badges per 10' x 10' booth Complimentary preview attendee pre-registration list (first

name, last name, city, state, country)

Five VIP Customer Exhibit Hall Only Passes Discounted exhibitor housing rates Rental of Expo Suites or Meeting Suites in the Moscone

Center Listing in the ATS Exhibit Guide and the ATS conference

mobile app Monthly issues of the ATS Exhibitor Newsletter

• ListingintheFinalProgram• Companydescriptionandproduct

categorylistingontheATSOnlineExhibitorDirectorylocatedontheconferencewebsite

• CompanydescriptionandproductcategorylistingintheprintedATSExhibitGuidegiventoallattendeesatregistration

• CompanylistingandproductcategorylistingontheATSconferencemobileapp

• ePreview2andtheprintpreviewarededicatedtotheExhibitHallandindustryprograms

• ListingonlargefloorplansattheentrancestotheExhibitHallthatincludeexhibitornamesandboothnumbers

of survey respondents indicated they visited the Exhibit Hall in 2015.90.83%We Promote You!

11,230

55.8%of the attendees spend between 25%-50% of their time teaching and sharing what they learned

pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals attended the ATS 2015 International Conference

of attendees were from the United States

64%

The ATS International Conference brings together researchers and clinicians allowing us to say this meeting is “Where Today’s Science Meets Tomorrow’s Care.”

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PROFESSIONAL ATTENDANCEU.S. (includes Puerto Rico, Guam and APO military bases) – 6,269International – 4,929Not identifi ed by geographic breakout – 32For specifi c breakdown by state or country please see the complete audit online. Percentages shown are based on attendance as a whole.

We are pleased to present the independent, third-party audit of the ATS 2015 International Conference. The audit of the attendance numbers was performed by BPA Worldwide. Full details of the audit can be found on the ATS conference website: https://conference.thoracic.org

2015 ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS

ATS Conference Attendees (includes session speakers) 11,216

Exhibit Only Attendees 14

Total Professional Attendance 11,230Guests 151

Media 45

Exhibitors, Non-Exhibiting Supporters & Support Staff 2,184

Total Overall Attendance 13,610

6%

10%

8.6%

3.6%

2.2%2.7%

6.3%

8.4%

8%

10.6%

0.7%

19.8%

1%

2.1%0.2%

3.4%

0.1%1.1%

4.6%

ATTENDEES BY EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS(attendees could select up to 3)

ACNS-BC 13 0.1 0.1BA 159 1.4 1.4BM 10 0.1 0.1BM BCH 14 0.1 0.1BSN 29 0.3 0.3BPharm 30 0.3 0.3BS 222 2.0 2.0BSc 168 1.5 1.5CRT 3 0.0 0.0DrMed 341 3.0 3.1DO 139 1.2 1.3DPhil 23 0.2 0.2DrPH 70 0.6 0.6DrPT 9 0.1 0.1DSc 9 0.1 0.1DVM 25 0.2 0.2JD 7 0.1 0.1MA 42 0.4 0.4MBA 93 0.8 0.8

MBBS 244 2.2 2.2MBChB 85 0.8 0.8MD 6,335 56.4 57.4MHS 7 0.1 0.1MPH 43 0.4 0.4MRCP 18 0.2 0.2MS 216 1.9 2.0MSc 190 1.7 1.7MSN 34 0.3 0.3NP 34 0.3 0.3PA 24 0.2 0.2PharmD 167 1.5 1.5PhD 1,548 13.8 14.0PT 31 0.3 0.3RN 66 0.6 0.6RRT 31 0.3 0.3RPh 8 0.1 0.1ScD 10 0.1 0.1Other 543 4.8 4.9

Education Total % of % by attnds total Educ

Business Type Attnd # Type %

Academic Institution, Private 2,243 20.5Academic Institution, Public 3,055 27.9Community Health Center 59 0.5Government, Federal 315 2.9Government, International 39 0.4Government, Local 45 0.4Government, State 251 2.3Government, Other 46 0.4Health Maintenance Organization 53 0.5Industry/Device 251 2.3Industry/Pharma 1,258 11.5Industry/Research 629 5.7Hospital, Community 1,283 11.7Hospital, University 3,391 31.0Hospital, Other 823 7.5Military 36 0.3Practice, Group 398 3.6Practice, Individual 311 2.8Professional Society (employee) 51 0.5Veteran Affairs 324 3.0Other 236 2.2

WORKSETTING (BUSINESS TYPE)

55.8%

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WHAT CAN EXHIBITORS DO TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SPEND MORE TIME IN THE EXHIBIT HALL? (Based on ATS 2015 attendee survey)

41.22% 43.83%

54.90%

15.88%

60.14%

33.19%

17.40%

In-booth product presentations/demonstrations

Participate in educational multi-vendor exhibit

Offer education/patient benefit

Educate rather than sell

Pre-schedule meetings

Hands-on/interactive activities

In-booth education/speakers

TOPICS OF INTEREST (attendees could select more than one response)Topic Attnds # Attnds %

Administration/Management 734 6.7ARDS 3,178 29.1Sepsis 2,441 22.4Shock 1,708 15.7Other Respiratory Failure/Injury 1,659 15.2ALPHA-1 Antitrypsin 802 7.4Asthma 4,591 42.1Bronchiectasis 1,761 16.1COPD 4,481 41.1Other Diseases of Air Movement and Air Ways 1,045 9.6Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension 1,079 9.9Pulmonary Hypertension 2,796 25.6Other Pulmonary Vascular Disease 1,284 11.8Cystic Fibrosis 1,629 14.9Other Congenital, Genetic and Developmental Lung Diseases 585 5.4Environmental, Exposure-Related & Occupational Lung Diseases 1,195 11.0Fungal Lung Diseases 906 8.3Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection 1,004 9.2Pleural Infections 950 8.7Pneumonia 2,049 18.8Tuberculosis 1,276 11.7Other Infectious Lung Diseases 1,101 10.1HIV/AIDS 573 5.3Other Systemic Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System 850 7.8Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 2,670 24.5Other Interstitial Lung Diseases 1,920 17.6Lung Cancers 2,095 19.2Lymphangioleiomyomatosis 488 4.5Sarcoidosis 1,397 12.8Other Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonitis 895 8.2Mesothelioma 386 3.5Pleural Effusion 1,076 9.9Other Diseases of Pleura and Chest Wall 546 5.0Myasthenia Gravis 260 2.4Narcolepsy 375 3.4Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1,408 12.9Parasomnias 272 2.5Restless Leg Syndrome 375 3.4Other Sleep-Related and / Neuromuscular Breathing Disorders 755 6.9Pulmonary Embolism/Deep Vein Thrombosis 1,277 11.7Rare lung diseases 1,273 11.7Transplantation 991 9.1

ATTENDEES BY SPECIALTY (attendees could select more than one response)Job Specialty Attnds # Attnds %

Administration/Management 734 6.7Advocacy 73 0.7Allergy/Immunology 921 8.4Anesthesiology 148 1.4Assistant Professor 549 5.0Associate Professor 418 3.8Basic Microbiology 149 1.4Behavioral Science 99 0.9Biochemistry 337 3.1Biomedical Engineering 211 1.9Biophysics 101 0.9Biostatistics 176 1.6Cardiology (Adult) 285 2.6Cardiology (Pediatric) 100 0.9Cardiology (Other) 99 0.9Cell and Molecular Biology 1,035 9.5Clinical Microbiology 84 0.8Clinical Research Coordinator 142 1.3Critical Care (Adult) 2,518 23.1Critical Care (Pediatric) 207 1.9Critical Care (Other) 340 3.1Dentistry 15 0.1Education/Teaching 576 5.3Emergency Medicine 84 0.8Environmental Medicine 179 1.6Epidemiology 407 3.7Family Medicine 66 0.6Full Professor 641 5.9Genetics 302 2.8Geriatrics 40 0.4Health policy 111 1.0Healthcare Regulation 51 0.5Hospitalist Practice 159 1.5Immunology 790 7.2Infectious Disease 466 4.3Informatics/Info. Systems 70 0.6Internal Medicine 1,277 11.7Journalism 24 0.2Law 10 0.1Marketing or commercial 233 2.1Neonatology 104 1.0Neuroscience 90 0.8Nursing 150 1.4

Occupational Medicine 133 1.2Oncology 208 1.9Palliative care 84 0.8Pathology 165 1.5Pediatrics 579 5.3Pharmacology 472 4.3Pharmacy 238 2.2Physical Therapy 80 0.7Physicians Assistant 28 0.3Physiology, Cellular 333 3.0Physiology, Integrative/ Organ Systems 316 2.9Post-Doctoral 315 2.9Preventive Medicine 85 0.8Psychiatry 21 0.2Psychology 48 0.4Public Health 391 3.6Pulmonary (Adult) 4,843 44.3Pulmonary (Pediatric) 925 8.5Quality Improvement 166 1.5Radiology 99 0.9Rehabilitation 173 1.6Research (Basic Science) 1,470 13.5Research (Clinical) 1,786 16.4Research (Epidemiology) 385 3.5Resident 260 2.4Respiratory Therapy 777 7.1Retired 31 0.3Sleep Medicine 706 6.5Social Sciences 36 0.3Student (Non-Physician) 267 2.4Student (Physician) 152 1.4Surgery, Thoracic 85 0.8Surgery, Other 61 0.6Technician/Technical Support 53 0.5Veterinary Medicine 37 0.3Other 291 2.7

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Healthy Head Start TheATSisprovidingahearthealthycontinentalbreakfastforattendeeseachmorningintheExhibitHall.WeareencouragingattendeestograbsomethingtoeatandexercisewithastrollaroundtheExhibitHall.

ATS Walking Challenge Attendeesareencouragedto“walkthetalk”,getengaged,andhavesomefunastheycompeteintheATSWalkingChallenge.AttendeesthatsignupfortheATSWalkingChallengeareprovidedwithasteptrackeralongwithamobileapptotracktheirsteps.LeaderboardsarepostedinsideandoutsidetheExhibitHallshowingthetopleaders.QRcodesintheExhibitHallprovidedailystepboosterseachtimetheyarescanned.

EnergyPodsIt’snotjustGooglestaffersthatcanenjoythismoderntakeonagrown-upnap.NestledinanEnergyPod,attendeesaresurroundedbyluxuriouscomfortandsolitudeallowingthemtodriftoffforarevitalizingpowernap.EnergyPodsaresuretopeakthecuriosityofattendeesandkeepthemcomingbackformore.

Discovery QuestEachattendeeisgivenaDiscoveryQuestgamecardwiththeirregistrationmaterials.Attendeesmustvisitallparticipatingexhibitorsandcorrectlyanswerthequestionprovided.CompletedgamecardsareenteredintoadailyprizedrawingforoneoffiveiPadminis.DiscoveryQuestisavailablefor10'x10',10'x 20',and10'x 30'exhibitors.

Professional Headshots Havingacurrentheadshotisvitalduetorecentadvancesinsocialmediaandonlinecommunicationchannels.TheATSoffersattendeesandexhibitorstheabilitytogetaheadshottakenbyaprofessionalphotographer.Thiswasanoverwhelmingsuccessin2015withalmost700attendeestakingpart.

The Art of the Lung VirtualrealitymeetsartisticcreationinthisuniquetrafficdriverforATS2016.Usinghandmovementsattendeescreatepersonalizedworksofartonalung-shapedscreen.Aftercompletingtheirmasterpiecetheyareabletoprintitoutandtakeitwiththemcreatinganenduringmemoryfromtheconference.Avirtualimageisalsoemailedouttoallparticipants.

Networking NooksFourNetworkingNooksarelocatedthroughouttheExhibitHall.Comfortablefurnitureenticesattendeestomeetandnetworkwithcolleagues,peers,andfriends.

ATS EXHIBIT HALL TRAFFIC BUILDERS

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Unopposed Exhibit TimeEachdayfrom1:15to2:15p.m.isdedicatedtimeforattendeestovisittheExhibitHall.Noeducationalprogrammingisscheduledduringthistime.

Complimentary VIP Customer Exhibit Hall Only RegistrationEachexhibitingcompanyreceivesfivecomplimentaryVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrations.IfyouhavepotentialcustomerslivinginoraroundtheSanFranciscoarea,theVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationisthebestwaytogetthemtoyourbooth.Usethelinkontheexhibitorregistrationpagetosendoutinvitationsandtrackwhohasregisteredusingyourlink.TheVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationprovidesaccessintotheExhibitHallonlyandcannotbeusedtoaccesssessions.AdditionalVIPCustomerExhibitHallOnlyRegistrationsareavailablefor$50each.

ATS INTERACTIVE FLOORPLAN AND ONLINE EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYDigital AdvertisingForATS2015,exhibitors were viewed over 11,000 times ontheInteractiveFloorplanandOnlineExhibitorDirectory.Startattractingattendeeattentionmonthsbeforetheconferencebyupgradingyourlisting.Exhibitorsputalotofattentionintomakingtheirboothnoticeable.Getontheattendees“mustsee”listbyupgradingyourlisting.

Exhibitors taking the Platinum package were viewed 4 times more than exhibitors with a basic listing. (ATS 2015)

Banner ad on Interactive Floorplan (two available) $2,950• IncludesPlatinumPackage• Includesone360x45pixelbanneradatthebottomoftheATSInteractiveFloorplan• Livelinkdirectsattendeestoyourlistingonthefloorplan• Statisticsareavailablefortracking

Square Hall ad on Interactive Floorplan (one available) $4,950•IncludesPlatinumPackage•Includesone200x200pixelbanneradontheATSInteractiveFloorplandisplayedinupperrightcorner•Squareadprintsanytimethefloorplanisprinted•LivelinkdirectsattendeestoyourlistingontheATSInteractiveFloorplan•Statisticsareavailablefortracking

Banner ad on Online Exhibitor Directory Landing page $5,950•IncludesPlatinumPackage•Includesone900x80pixelsquareadonthehomescreenoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory•ThehomescreenisdisplayedontheATS2016conferencewebsite•LivelinkdirectsattendeestoyourlistinganddisplaypanelsontheInteractiveFloorplan•Statisticsareavailablefortracking

Digital upgrades are available during the application process when booking your booth online. If you have any questions please contact Justin Post from Map Your Show at 513-527-8953 (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST) or email [email protected].

Gold Package - $500•Companylogo•4productimageswithdescriptions•AccesstoleadsPlatinum Package - $1,250•IncludestheGoldpackage•Priorityplacementatthetopofallonlinesearches

•4videopanels(foratotalof8displaypanels)•InclusionintheFeaturedExhibitorSearch•OnlineboothishighlightedwithacornerpeelgraphicontheInteractiveFloorplan

•YourvideoorimageisfeaturedonthehomepageoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory

D I G I T A L

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Connectwiththethousandsofattendeesfromaroundtheworldinterestedinclinicaltrialopportunitiesthatadvancepulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepmedicinebyreservingspaceintheClinicalTrialAwarenessArea.Itisaclinicalresourceareafororganizationslookingtodiscussclinicaltrialsinprogressasopposedtoproductsandservicesalreadyavailable.Positionedinahigh-trafficlocationjustbelowregistrationandrightnexttotheScientificPosterSessions,itisdistinctandseparatefromallothercommercialboothsallowingthosescientificdiscussionstohappeninanon-commercialenvironment.TheClinicalTrialAwarenessAreaprovidesspaceforcompaniestomeetone-on-onewithattendeestosharethelatestscientificadvancesandbreakthroughsandtodevelopdialoguesforfuturepartnershipsandcollaborations.

How the ATS promotes the Clinical Trial Awareness Area: •ListingintheATSExhibitGuide•Listingandwrite-upintheATSePreviewsentto30,000people•DailynotificationsviatheATSmobileconferenceapp•SignageplacedaroundtheMosconeCenter•AbannerandtwometerboardsattheClinicalTrialAwarenessAreaidentifyingthearea

It is strongly recommended that companies purchase the ATS pre-registration attendee list and send a targeted message to attendees in the countries and disease areas of the open clinical trial opportunities to let them know you want to meet them. The attendee list order form is available in the Exhibitor Service Manual sent to exhibitors in February.

Boothspaceis$1,100per10’x10’andcarpetingisprovided.Spaceislimited.

The exhibiting hours for the Clinical Trial Awareness Area differ from regular Exhibit Hall hours to maximize attendee traffic.

ThehoursfortheClinicalTrialAwarenessAreaareasfollows:Sunday, May 15 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday, May 16 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SPECIALTY AREAS FOR EXHIBITORSClinical Trial Awareness

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Purchase a recruitment ad in the ATS Exhibit Guide. The ATS Exhibit Guide is distributed to all attendees via the registration bag. All ads are four color.

¼ PAGE AD $800 ½ PAGE AD $1,500 FULL PAGE $3,000Please contact Maureen Mauer at Ascend Integrated Media at 913-780-6633 or [email protected] for deadline dates and ad specifications.

Basic Science Area

OftheATS2015attendees,3,641wereresearchersseekingtechnologiesavailabletoadvancetheirresearch.TheBasicScienceAreabringstogetherexhibitorswithproducts/servicesspecificallyforbasicscientists,includingthoserelatedtocellandmolecularbiology,invivosampleanalysis,animalphysiologyandmodels,genomics,flowcytometry,researchreagents,dataacquisition,antibodies,thermalcyclers,assays,humantissue,microscopes,andotherlabequipment.

TheBasicScienceAreaislocatedintheExhibitHallonthemaincross-aisleprovidinggreatvisibility.Alargeaislesignoverheadanddifferentcoloraislecarpetletsattendeesknowtheyhaveenteredthisspecialarea.

How the ATS promotes the Basic Science Area: • AdedicatedpageintheATSExhibitGuidecalled

ResourcesforResearchers• ListingintheATSePreviewsentto30,000people• AspecialhandoutdistributedattheScience&

InnovationCenter(dedicatednetworkingareaforresearchers)

• HighlightedontheExhibitHallfloorplanprintedintheATSExhibitGuideandonthelargefloorplansoutsidetheentrancestotheExhibitHall

Purchase a recruitment ad if a booth is not in the budget.

Job Recruitment Booths

LettheATShelpyoureachthejobcandidatesyouneed!Withover15,000pulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepspecialistsinattendance,thereisagoodchanceyournexthirecouldbehere.Discountedboothspaceisavailableforcompanieslookingtorecruitforopenpositions.JobRecruitmentexhibitorsareabletoselectanyboothontheexhibitfloor.

Cost $2,500 per 10’ x 10’ booth space

The 10' x 10' booth space includes carpet, a 6ft draped table, and 2 chairs.SPACE IS LIMITED

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS

In2015,therewere4,961professionalattendees(43.9%)representing97differentcountries,confirmingtheATS’sglobalattraction.AbreakdownoftheinternationalattendeesbycountrycanbefoundaspartoftheATS2015officialattendeeauditonourwebsite:www.conference.thoracic.org.

ItiscompletelyappropriateforinternationalcompanieswithoutFDAproductapprovaltoexhibitattheATSInternationalConference.Thereare,however,afewsimpleguidelinestowhichinternationalexhibitingcompaniesshouldadhere:

• CompanieswithoutFDAproductapprovalshouldclearlyindicateontheirbooththattheirproductisfordisplaypurposesonlyandisnotapprovedforuseintheUnitedStates.

• Shippingpaperworkshouldindicatethattheproductisfordisplaypurposesonly.

• ItisstronglyrecommendedthatinternationalcompaniesinformtheFDAandU.S.CustomsandBorderProtectionthattheirproductsarebeingshippedintotheUnitedStatesarefordisplaypurposesonly,andarenotfordistribution.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheFDAat800-638-2041andU.S.CustomsandBorderProtectionat877-227-5511.

InternationalexhibitorshavethechancetohostanInternationalIndustryTheaterfornon-U.S.attendees,givingthemtheopportunitytolearnaboutproductsandservicesavailableintheirrespectivecountriesbutarenotapprovedintheUnitedStates.Attendeebadgesarecolor-codedandtheATSprovidesasecurityguardtoensureonlyinternationalattendeesareadmitted.

Additionally,theATSoffersinternationalexhibitorstheopportunitytoholdNon-CMEeveningprograms.Theseprogramscaneitherbeopentoallconferenceattendees,limitedtointernationalattendeesonly,orinvitation-onlytoyourspecificdelegation.

Finally,makesuretocheckoutMeetingSuitesforyouron-site,in-the-convention-centermeetingorhospitalityneeds.

The ATS DOES Permit:✓ Hospitality Suites in Hotels✓ International Industry

Theaters✓ Non-CME Symposia

for your guests and other attendees

✓ Meeting and/or Hospitality Suites in the Moscone Center

✓ Registration Desks at hotels with prior approval (not in lobby area)

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EXPO SUITESExpoSuitesareprivatemeetingroomslocatedinthebackoftheExhibitHall.ExpoSuitesallowexhibitorstocustomizetheinteriorofthespacetomeettheirneeds.ExpoSuitesaresecuredfromSaturday,May14ththroughTuesday,May17th.PleasenotethatattendeeswillonlybepermittedintheExhibitHallwhenit’sopen.

Included with Expo Suites: Expo Suites Cost:

10'x10'ExpoSuite $4,00010'x20'ExpoSuite $5,00020'x20'ExpoSuite $6,00020'x30'ExpoSuite $7,000

•Privatemeetingroomstructurewithlockingdoor(noceiling)

•Electrical(2000watts)

•Carpeting•18"x18"signwithcompanylogo

MEETING SPACE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER

Private meeting space in the convention center is in high demand at the ATS 2016 International Conference. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure private meeting space onsite at the Moscone Center. The ATS off ers three options for meeting space - Meeting Suites, Meetup Rooms and Expo Suites. Meeting Suites and Meetup rooms are located outside the Exhibit Hall and are available from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.Reasons you need meeting space:

Complete details on Meeting Space at the Convention Center can be found at http://conference.thoracic.org

MEETING SUITESMeetingSuitesareyourcompleteturn-keysolutionformeetingspace.Roomsincludeaconferencetableandchairs,a32"LCDscreen,Internet,electrical,andaceilingformaximumprivacy.

MEETUP ROOMS Meetuproomsprovideanaffordableplaceforcompaniestomeetwithclients,customers,orstaff.Theyincludeaconferencetableandchairs.(AudioVisual,electrical,andInternetarenotincluded.)

• Clientmeetings• Pre-conmeetings• Trainingsessions• Focusgroups

• Hospitalitysuites• Privatedemonstrations• Relaxation/Breakroomforstaff• Convenience

Cost 10' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference10 people Exhibitor $950 $1,600 $2,500 $13,200Non-Exhibitor $1,350 $2,100 $3,000 $13,700

Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference20 people Exhibitor $1,200 $2,000 $3,300 $18,000Non-Exhibitor $1,700 $2,500 $3,800 $18,500

Cost 10' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference6-8 people Exhibitor $750 $1,150 $1,750 $8,800Non-Exhibitor $1,250 $1,650 $2,350 $9,300

Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day Full Conference12-16 people Exhibitor $900 $1,500 $2,200 $11,600 Non-Exhibitor $1,400 $2,000 $2,700 $12,100

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONEXHIBIT SPACE RATES$4,100 10'x10'Inlineboothspace$4,300 10'x10'Cornerboothspace$2,500 10'x10'Recruitmentspace$1,100 10'x10'boothspaceClinicalTrial AwarenessorNon-profitrate*IslandBooths $43.00persquarefoot (spaces20'x20'andlarger)*Non-profit rate is subject to availability. Proof of non- profit status must be submitted to Stacy McManus at [email protected] for all new organizations.

REFUND/CANCELLATION/DOWNSIZING•Noticeofcancellationand/ordownsizingmustbereceivedinwriting.

•Arefundminusthecancellationfeeof20%ofthetotalboothpriceisavailableuntilFebruary5,2016.AfterFebruary5,2016,therearenorefundsandthefullbalanceisdue.

•Fordownsizing,halfoftheprioritypointsfortheyearareforfeited.

•TheATSretainstherighttorelocateanexhibitorafterdownsizing.

•TheATScansellcancelledordownsizedspacetoanotherexhibitorwithoutanyrebateorpermission.

ATS 2016 MATERIAL HANDLING RATESAdvanceFreight $142.00CWTDirectFreight $150.00CWTDue to construction at the Moscone Center, Freeman is encouraging all exhibitors to send freight to the advance warehouse. This alleviates congestion at the loading docks and expedites the move-in process. Material handling rates are straight time, blended composite rates which include any special handling or loose/uncrated surcharges. There is a 100 lb. minimum per shipment. Additional details can be found in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

ATS 2016 LABOR RATESStraight time $144.75anhourOvertime $254.75anhour

EXHIBIT HOURS*Sunday,May15,2016 8:00a.m.to3:30p.m.Monday,May16,2016 8:00a.m.to3:30p.m.Tuesday,May17,2016 8:00a.m.to3:30p.m.

SET-UP*Friday,May13,2016 8a.m.to5p.m.Saturday,May14,2016 8a.m.to5p.m.All booths and materials must be set up by 5 p.m. on Saturday. Any booth unoccupied by 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, is regarded as a no-show and the contract to exhibit will be terminated unless ATS has pre-authorized a late set-up. All freight will be removed and returned to the loading dock at the exhibitor’s expense. Exhibitor is responsible for all charges incurred and no refunds are available.

DISMANTLING*DismantlingmaynotstartpriortocloseofallexhibitsonTuesday,May17,2016,at3:30p.m.Dismantlingortearingdownexhibitspriortotheofficialcloseoftheexhibitionisprohibitedandresultsinthelossofprioritypoints.*Times are subject to change. The ATS will notify exhibitors of any changes.

THE ATS EXHIBITS TEAMStacy McManus, CEMDirector,CorporateAlliances&[email protected] PayneAssistantManager,CorporateAlliances&[email protected]

Michelle TurenneChief,CorporateAlliancesandBusinessDevelopment212-315-6448mturenne@thoracic.org

OFFICIAL ATS VENDORSGENERALSERVICECONTRACTORFreeman909NewarkTurnpikeKearny,NJ07032201-299-7400

HOUSINGonPeak | GES1-800-221-3531(US)or212-532-1660(International)ATS@onpeak.comCustomerServicerepresentativesareavailablefrom9a.m.to7p.m.(EST)

Visit http://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/index.php for floorplan and online application

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REGISTRATIONConvention Data Services (CDS)1-866-635-3582CustomerServicerepresentativesareavailablefrom9a.m.to5p.m.(EST)

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CONTRACTORSExhibitingfirmsmayopttouseindependentservicecontractorsforinstallationanddismantling.Ifsuchcontractorsareused,theexhibitingfirmisresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSofthenameandaddressofthecontractorbyApril1,2016.ForsecuritypurposesanyindependentservicecontractorswedonotreceivenotificationforwillnotbepermittedtoaccesstheExhibitHall.IndependentservicecontractorsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSoftheboothstheywillworkinbyApril1,2016.Proofofinsurancecoverageisalsorequiredbythatdate.Ifacertificateofinsuranceisnotprovidedtheindependentservicecontractorwillnotbeabletoworkuntilitisreceived.

BOOTH CONSTRUCTION•Standardboothsarelimitedto8ft.backgrounddrapesand3ft.sidedrapes.Themaximumheightofanin-lineexhibitis8ft.andmayextendonly5ft.fromthebackwall.Theremaining5ft.mustnotexceed4ft.high.

• Forislands,20ft.isthemaximumheightpermitted,andtheremustbeaccessfromallfoursideswitha30%seethrougheffectfromallfoursidesofthebooth.AllislandboothsmustsubmittheboothlayoutforapprovalnolaterthanApril1,2016.Thelayoutsmustincludethedimensionsandelevationsofallboothcomponents.PleasenotetheMosconeCenterhasanarchedceilingandnotallexhibitorswillhavethefull20ft.maximumovertheirentireislandbooth.

•ContactStacyMcManus,CEMatsmcmanus@thoracic.orgforspecificsandapprovaloftwo-storyexhibitsorifavarianceisneeded.

•Allboothsmustbefullycarpetedorhavefloorcoveringfortheentireboothspace.

• Themaximumheightforthetopofanybanneris22ft.

REGISTRATION•AllexhibitorpersonnelmustberegisteredwithConventionDataServices.Thisincludes:boothrepresentatives,agencypersonnel,I&DstaffstayingthroughtheentireconferenceandanyoneelseneedingaccessintotheExhibitHall.

•Four(4)registrationsper10'x10'boothareprovidedwithoutcharge.AnexhibitorbadgeallowsadmissiontotheExhibitHall,generalsessions,andopenreceptions.ToattendanysessionsthathaveanadditionalfeeorbeeligibleforCMEorMOCcredit,anexhibitormustregisterasapaidattendee.YoumayregisterforaPGCourseseparatelywithoutregisteringfortheentireconference.

•One(1)ExhibitHallOnlybadgewillbeprovidedforexhibitorswitha20'x20'boothorlargertobeusedspecificallyforanInstallation&DismantleSupervisorstayingforthedurationoftheconference.

•Additionalexhibitorstaffbadgesoverthecompanyallotmentareavailablefor$50.00perbadge.

•Exhibitorbadgesarepersonalandarenottobegiventoanyoneelse.Exhibitorscaughtbadgeswappingwillhavetheirbadgeconfiscatedpermanentlyandwillbeescortedfromthebuilding.

•Supplementalbadgesorthosealteredorchangedbyusingabusinesscard,ribbons,orcompanylogosarenotpermittedandmaybeconfiscated.

•Exhibitorbadgescanbetransferredonlyiftheoriginalbadgeissurrenderedpermanentlyattheexhibitorregistrationdesk.

To reserve space, review floorplans, and rules and regulations, go tohttp://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/index.php

Any questions? Please contact: Stacy McManus, CEMDirector, Corporate Alliances & Exhibition OperationsEmail: [email protected]: 212-315-8699 | Fax: 212-315-8653

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015 � Exhibitorhousingandregistrationopen

DECEMBER 7, 2015� Phase1attendeeregistrationandhousingopens

JANUARY 15, 2016� Phase2attendeeregistrationopens–includesallsessions,courses,andworkshops

FEBRUARY 5, 2016� Finalpaymentdueforexhibitspace� “NoRefund”policygoesintoeffect� LinktotheExhibitorServiceManualdistributedtocontractedandfullypaidexhibitors

MARCH 7, 2016� CompanydescriptionandproductcategoryselectiondueforprintedATSExhibitGuideandOnlineExhibitorDirectory

APRIL 1, 2016� Notificationdueregardingintenttouseoutsidecontractorsandproofofinsurancefromcontractor� Tanksofcompressedgasformsdue� Promotionalgive-awayapprovaldeadline(writtenapprovalrequired)� ExhibitordirectoryinformationdeadlineforinclusionintheofficialATSExhibitorAddendum� Allislandboothlayoutsdueforreviewandapproval

3D Systems, Simbionix Products

Abbott Nutrition

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.

Aerocrine

Aerogen

Allergy & Asthma Network

Alliance Tech Medical, Inc.

Alpha-1 Foundation

A-M Systems, LLC

Ambry Genetics

American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology

American Board of Internal Medicine

American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)

Applied BioPhysics, Inc.

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Astellas Pharma, US

AstraZeneca

B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.

Bayer HealthCare

Biogen

bioMerieux

Blank Children's Hospital

BMJ

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Boston Medical Products / Novatech

Boston Scientifi c Corporation

British Meeting Point

Broncus Medical, Inc.

Bruker BioSpin Corp

Bryan Corporation

CareFusion

Caring Voice Coalition, Inc.

Cempra, Inc.

Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Centurion Medical Products

Cheetah Medical

Children's Hospital Colorado

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Children's Interstitial & Diffuse Lung Disease Foundation (CHILD)

ChoiceMMed America Co.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Clement Clarke International

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories

Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Contec Medical Systems Co., LTD

COOK MEDICAL

COPD Foundation

Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services

ATS 2015 EXHIBITORS

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

FUTURE DATES2017 2018 2019May 19-24 May 18-23 May 17-22Washington, DC San Diego, CA Dallas, TX

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COSMEDCovidienCRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group LLCCSL BehringData Sciences International (DSI)Dexhin Medical ImagingDMT-USA, Inc.Eastern Pulmonary ConferenceECO MEDICS/ ECO PHYSICSElectromed, Inc.Elsevieremka TECHNOLOGIESEpithelix SàrlERBE USAERTEuropean Respiratory SocietyExtracorporeal Life Support Organization

(ELSO)FDA Center for Tobacco ProductsFidelta LtdFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.FloSure Technologies LLCFLUIDDA NVFood Addicts in Recovery AnonymousForum for International Respiratory Societies

(FIRS)Foundation for Sarcoidosis ResearchFUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

u i m SonositeFuturemedGenentech, Inc.Gilead Sciences, Inc.GlaxoSmithKlineGreat Lakes Orthodontics Ltd.GrifolsGundersen Health SystemHans Rudolph, Inc.Hayek Medical DevicesHealio Pulmonology by SLACK IncorporatedHermansky Pudlak Syndrome Network, Inc.Hill-RomHugo Sachs Elektronik/Harvard ApparatusIASLC (International Association for the Study of

Lung Cancer)ICC HealthcareImbio, LLCImThera Medical, Inc.n nite Therapeutics

INSMEDInspire Medical SystemsInternational Institute for the Advancement of

MedicineInternational Society for Aerosols in MedicineItamar MedicalJackson & Coker

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Journal of Breath ResearchKarger PublishersLa Lettre du PneumologueLaboratory for Molecular Medicine, Partners

HealthCare Personalized MedicineLovelace Respiratory Research InstituteLung Biotechnology PBCLung Transplant FoundationLymphangiomatosis & Gorham's Disease

AllianceMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsMayo Clinic Transplant CenterMcGraw HillMeda PharmaceuticalsMedi-Globe CorporationMedQIAMemorial Healthcare SystemMerck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc.Merit Medical EndotekMethapharm, Inc.MGC DiagnosticsMicro Direct, Inc.MICROBASE TECHNOLOGY CORP.Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C.Miltenyi BiotecMIR - Medical International ResearchMonaghan Medical CorporationMorgan Scienti c, nc.Mount Sinai - National Jewish Health Respiratory

InstituteMylan, Inc.National Biological Sample and Data Repository

for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH Biobank)

National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteNational Jewish Healthndd Medical Technologies, Inc.NeilMed PharmaceuticalsNonin Medical Inc.Novartis PharmaceuticalsnSpire HealthNTM Info & Research, Inc.Olympus America, Inc.Oxford ImmunotecPAH.TVParticipation Program for Pulmonary Fibrosis

(P3F)Passy-Muir, Inc.Patient Services, Inc.PCD Foundation

er, nc.Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc.Philips Respironics

PneumaCare LimitedpneumoniaPneumRx Inc., a BTG International group

companyPracticeLink.comPropeller HealthPulmodynePulmonary Fibrosis FoundationPulmonary Hypertension AssociationPulmonxQuantaMatrix, Inc.Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy EmanuelResMed Corp.Respiratory Research, Inc.Restorative Therapies, Inc.SC R Scienti c Respirator uipmentScleroderma FoundationSentec, by Master Distributor Bemes, Inc.Sleep Management LLCSomaLogicSOMNOmedics AmericaSonomat Pty Ltd.Sparo LabsSpiration, Inc.STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Temple Lung CenterTEVA PharmaceuticalsTEVA RespiratoryThayer Medical CorporationThe JAMA NetworkThe LAM FoundationThe Lancet Respiratory MedicineThinklabs MedicalTHORASYS Thoracic Medical Systems, Inc.Trudell Medical InternationalTSI HealthcareTuberous Sclerosis AllianceU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Jaclean, Inc.United Therapeutics CorporationUniversity of Florida, Department of PediatricsVeracyteVeran Medical TechnologiesVertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.VIDA Diagnostics, Inc.Vision Sciences, Inc.Vitalograph, Ltd.Westmed, Inc.Wolters Kluwer HealthZephyr Sleep Technologies

ATS 2015 EXHIBITORS (continued)

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