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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

American Thoracic Society International Conference

May 18-May 23, 2018 San Diego, CA

http://conference.thoracic.org

EXHIBITION DATES MAY 20 - 22, 2018

San Diego Convention Center

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

you to participate in the ATS 2018 International Conference

exhibition in San Diego. This is the preeminent conference

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

States. The ATS appreciates the significant contributions

made by exhibiting and supporting companies. As the

largest professionally attended pulmonary meeting in the

United States, and the first 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 profitable experience for you.

We are committed to providing an environment that fosters

discussion of your product or service to the over 13,000

pulmonary, critical care, and sleep researchers and clinicians

who will attend ATS 2018. We strive to facilitate beneficial

interactions between attendees and exhibitors, as well as help

you achieve the greatest ROI for your company.

“ Well-oiled machine, great booth traffic , attendees actually seem interested in learning / getting more information at the exhibition.”

– Jennifer Terchek Resmed

Please Join UsAt the ATS 2018 International ConferenceThe Largest Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Conference for both Clinicians and Researchers in the United States.


AUDIENCE REACH

Benefits to ATS Exhibitors

Three hours of unopposed time Four complimentary exhibitor badges

per 10’x10’ booth Exhibitor badge provides access into

most educational sessions (ticketed sessions not included)

Five VIP Customer Exhibit Hall Only Passes Complimentary preview attendee pre-registration

list (first name, last name, city, state) Attendee mailing list rental (email message sent

by CDS) can be sorted by specific demographics to target those attendees most interested in your product/service

Exhibitor Success & ROI Center – your FREE, on demand, 24/7 exhibiting knowledge resource

Discounted exhibitor housing rates Complimentary Exhibitor Lounge on the

exhibit floor featuring beverages and snacks Rental of Expo Suites inside the Exhibit Hall or

discounted rates on Meeting Suites outside the Exhibit Hall

Opportunity to host an Industry Theater, Practical Workshop or Guru Bar

Monthly issues of the ATS Exhibitor Newsletter Exhibitor Appreciation Reception

on Sunday afternoon

• FeaturedexhibitorarticlesintwoePreviews,theATSPrintPreview,theExhibitGuideandallthreeATSDailyBulletinnewspapers

• ePreview2andtheATSPrintPreviewarefocusedontheExhibitHallandindustryprograms

• CompanynameandboothnumberintheFinalProgram

• CompanynameandboothnumberonlargefloorplansattheentrancestotheExhibitHallaswellasinsidetheExhibitHall

• CompanydescriptionandproductcategorylistingontheATSOnlineExhibitorDirectoryandATSConferencemobileapp

• CompanydescriptionandproductcategorylistingintheprintedATSExhibitGuide

• CompanydescriptionandproductlistingonthreeExhibitHallWayfinderkiosksdisplayingtheATSOnlineExhibitorDirectoryandInteractiveFloorplan

of attendees visited the Exhibit Hall (beacon data)83%

We Promote You!

13,496 pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals attended the ATS 2017 International Conference.

11,148attendees visited the Exhibit Hall (beacon data)

leads generated 25,856

The ATS International Conference brings together researchers and clinicians so we can truly say this meeting is “Where Today’s Science Meets Tomorrow’s Care.”™

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PROFESSIONAL AUDITED ATTENDANCEU.S. (includesPuertoRico,GuamandAPOmilitarybases) – 7,823 (Canada – 554, Mexico – 79) International – 5,673

We are pleased to present the independent, third-party audit of the ATS 2017 International Conference. The audit of the attendance numbers was performed by Exhibit Surveys. Full details of the audit can be found on the ATS conference website: https://conference.thoracic.org/exhibitors/become-exhibitor/official-attendee-audit.php

2017 ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS

ATSConferenceAttendees(includessessionspeakers) 13,477

ExhibitOnlyAttendees 19

Total Professional Attendance 13,496

Guests 260

Media 95

Exhibitors,Non-ExhibitingSupporters&SupportStaff 2,318

Total Overall Audited Attendance 16,169

NORTHAMERICA

OCEANIA

9.3%

0.6%

20.3%

.9%

2.3%3.7%

.2%

0.1%62.6%

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

MD 7,340 54.4PhD 1,771 13.1DrMed 719 5.3MBBS 330 2.4BS 274 2.0

Top Five Education/Credentials ListedEducation Total attnds % of total

Top Five Worksettings ListedBusiness Type Total attnds % of total

Hospital,University 4,787 35.5Academic,Public 3,287 24.4Academic,Private 2,350 17.4Industry/Pharmaceuticals 1,457 10.8Hospital,Community 1,389 10.3

WORKSETTING (BUSINESS TYPE)

For specific breakdown by state or country please see the complete audit online. Percentages shown are based on attendance as a whole.

Note: People's Republic of China includes China, Hong Kong-PRC, and Taiwan.

6.3%12.4%

12.4%

2.8%

2.4%

2.6%

3.6%

7.4%7.9%

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TOP THINGS EXHIBITORS CAN DO TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDEES TO SPEND MORE TIME IN THE EXHIBIT HALL (Based on ATS 2017 attendee survey)

2017 ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Educate rather than sell (i.e. simulation training)

Hands-on/interactive activities

In-booth education/speakers (physicians, scientists as speakers)

In-booth product presentations/demonstrations

55.42 %

51.36 %

32.95 %

38.16 %

ATTENDEES BY SPECIALTY (attendees could select more than one response)Top 20 Specialty Areas listed (complete list can be found in the audit)

Education Total attnds % of totalAdministration/Management 773 5.7Allergy/Immunology 1,282 9.5AssistantProfessor 605 4.5Cell&MolecularBiology 1,000 7.4CriticalCare(Adult) 3,247 24.1Education/Teaching 716 5.3Fellow 571 4.2FullProfessor 612 4.5Immunology 847 6.3InfectiousDisease 546 4.1InternalMedicine 1.325 9.8Pediatrics 665 4.9Pulmonary(Adult) 6.179 45.8Pulmonary(Interventional) 820 6.1Pulmonary(Pediatric) 1,243 9.2Research(BasicScience) 1,729 12.8Research(Clinical) 1,749 13.0Research(Epidemiology) 591 4.4RespiratoryTherapy 874 6.5SleepMedicine 1,098 8.1

Note: People's Republic of China includes China, Hong Kong-PRC, and Taiwan.

Topic Total attnds % of total

ARDS 3,573 26.5Asthma 5,345 39.6Bronchiectasis 2,142 15.9CAP 1,117 8.3ChronicThromboembolic1,1728.7PulmonaryHypertension

COPD 5,405 40.1CysticFibrosis 1,824 13.5GlobalHealth 1,106 8.2IdiopathicPulmonaryFibrosis 3,137 23.2LungCancers 2,372 17.6Nontuberculous1,1228.3MycobacterialInfection

ObstructiveSleepApnea 1,706 12.6InfectiousLungDiseases 1,261 9.3InterstitialLungDiseases 2,159 16.0PulmonaryVascularDiseases 1,198 8.9RespiratoryFailure/Injury 1,958 14.5PleuralEffusion 1,296 9.6PleuralInfections 1,100 8.2Pneumonia 2,635 19.5PulmonaryEmbolism/1,58311.7DeepVeinThrombosis

PulmonaryHypertension 3,041 22.5RareLungDiseases 1,492 11.1Sarcoidosis 1,644 12.2Sepsis 2,956 21.9Shock 2,173 16.1

TOPICS OF INTEREST (attendees could select more than one response)Top 25 Topics of Interest listed (complete list can be found in the audit)

“ Unlike other shows, this show focuses on helping exhibitors make the best of their show via multiple venues (online webinars, receptions in the hall, free editorials, etc .).”

– Shaela Dickinson, nSpire Health

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Scientific Posters, Exhibits, and General Sessions Located Together Thescientificpostersession,theExhibitHallandtheGeneralSessionsarealllocatedinHallsA-Honthegroundleveloftheconventioncenter.

Unopposed Exhibit Time Eachdayfrom1:15to2:15p.m.isdedicatedtimeforattendeestovisittheExhibitHall.Noeducationalprogrammingisscheduledduringthistime.ComplimentarybeveragesandwholesomesnacksareservedintheNetworkingNookstodriveattendance.

Guru BarsAttendeesareabletoengageandlearninoneoffoursmalltheatersorganizedbycategoriesofinterest:Education/Awareness;Prevention;Diagnosis;Treatment;Adherence/Compliance.Thislearningexperienceconsistsofburstsessionsof15-20minutesledbysubjectmatterexpertsfromindustry.

Industry Theaters and Practical WorkshopsIndustryTheatersandPracticalWorkshopsprovidetwovenuesintheExhibitHallforattendeestogainknowledgeofthelatestindustryadvancesinpulmonary,criticalcareandsleepmedicine.TherearetwoIndustryTheaters(eachseating250people)andoneMiniTheater(seating50people)locatedacrossthebackand/orsideoftheExhibitHall.Twotimeslotsperdayareavailableforthelargertheatersandthreetimeslotsperdayareavailableforthesmallertheater.TheATSprovidesboxedlunchesforthetheaterstoincreaseattendeeparticipation.ThePracticalWorkshop(seating150people)offersmedicaldevicecompaniestheopportunitytohostapresentationwithatleast50minutesofhands-onskillstraining.Weofferonetimeslotperdayandthesponsorcanaddboxedlunchestotheirpresentation.Hands-onskillstrainingisinhighdemandattheATSInternationalConferencepertheattendeesurveyresultsindicatedonthepreviouspage.

Digital Health Pavilion Digitaltherapeuticsareprovinghighlyeffectiveinhelpingtomanagelong-termconditions,aswellasdrivingbehaviorchangetopreventdiseasesinthelongrunandhelppeoplelivemorehealthily.ThesetechnologiessitattheheartoftheITrevolutioninhealth,democratizingaccesstothelatesthealthdata,researchandguidance.TheDigitalHealthPavilionshowcasesthelatestinnovationsavailableinthisrapidlychangingenvironment.

Discovery Quest on the ATS Conference Mobile App TheDiscoveryQuestisafunwayforattendeestolearnsomethingnewwhileexploringtheExhibitHall.Attendeesmustcorrectlyansweraquestionprovidedbyeachofthe15participatingexhibitors.AttendeessuccessfullycompletingtheDiscoveryQuestareenteredintoadailyprizedrawingforoneoffiveiPadMinis.

ATS EXHIBIT HALL TRAFFIC BUILDERS

The ATS has a Net Attendee to Exhibitor Ratio of 67:1. Industry

average is 22:1

(Source: 2016 Exhibit Surveys)

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ATS EXHIBIT HALL TRAFFIC BUILDERS Professional HeadshotsHavingacurrentheadshotisvitalduetorecentadvancesinsocialmediaandonlinecommunicationchannels.TheATSoffersattendeesandexhibitorstheabilitytogetaheadshottakenbyaprofessionalphotographer.Thiswasanoverwhelmingsuccessin2017withalmost700attendeestakingpart.

Coffee & ConnectionsFourCoffee&ConnectionsarelocatedthroughouttheExhibitHall.Comfortablefurnitureenticesattendeestomeetandnetworkwithcolleagues,peers,andfriends.Complimentarycoffeeandenergyrichsnacksareservedtwiceadaytopowerupattendees.

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

“ ATS represents a unique opportunity to gain exposure to select audience, as well as keep up on current issues and education.”

– Sari Spencer PAH.TV

FUNDRAISING IN THE EXHIBIT HALLTheATSencouragesexhibitorstoincorporateafundraisingactivityfortheATSFoundationResearchProgramaspartofyourbooth.Makeitfun,makeitrewardingandmostimportantlysupportresearchandimprovepatientcare.Itcanbeaseasyasa$10donationforeachattendeeparticipatinginachallengeorbriefquiz.TheATSFoundationResearchProgramprovidesresearchgrantstopromisingyounginvestigatorslaunchingcareersdedicatedtoscientificdiscoveryandbetterpatientcare-100%ofthedonationgoestosupportresearchgrantsandawards.TheATSisinvestedinyoursuccessandassuchpromotesyourfundraisingactivityviatheAssemblyNewsletters,theATSDailyBulletin,Facebook,Twitter,andtheKnowBeforeYouGoemailblasttoallregisteredattendees.TolearnmoreaboutfundraisingintheExhibitHallpleasecontactStacyMcManus,[email protected].(All fundraising activities must benefit the ATS Foundation Research Program)

The ATS Executive Team with colleagues from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at the company's fundraising booth activity at ATS 2017.

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ATS DIGITAL ADVERTISING ON THE INTERACTIVE FLOORPLAN AND ONLINE EXHIBITOR DIRECTORYForATS2017,exhibitors were viewed over 17,000 timesontheInteractiveFloorplanandOnlineExhibitorDirectory.Startattractingattendeeattentionmonthsbeforetheconferencebyupgradingyourlisting.Exhibitorsputalotofattentionintomakingtheirboothnoticeable.Getontheattendees“mustsee”listbyupgradingyourlisting.

Exhibitors taking the Platinum package were viewed 4 times more than exhibitors with a basic listing. (ATS 2017)

Exclusive Hall Ad on Interactive Floorplan - $3,250

•IncludesPlatinumPackage•One728x90pixelbanneradontheATSInteractiveFloorplan•ATSInteractiveFloorplanisdisplayedontheATS2018conferencewebsite

•Livelinkdirectsattendeestoyourlistingonthefloorplan•Statisticsareavailablefortracking•Uploadrequiresa1456x180staticimage(jpgorpngpreferred)

Exclusive Banner Ad on Online Exhibitor Directory Landing page - $4,250

•IncludesPlatinumPackage•One180x150pixelbanneradonthehomescreenoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory

•ThehomescreenisdisplayedontheATS2018conferencewebsite

•Livelinkdirectsattendeestoyourexhibitorprofile/showcase•Statisticsareavailablefortracking•Uploadrequiresa360x300staticimage(jpgorpngfilepreferred

Gold Package - $500•Companylogo•4productimageswithdescriptions•Accesstoleads

Platinum Package - $1,250•IncludestheGoldpackage•Priorityplacementatthetopofallonlinesearches•4videopanels(foratotalof8displaypanels)•InclusionintheFeatured Exhibitor

Search•OnlineboothishighlightedwithacornerpeelgraphicontheInteractiveFloorplan

•YourvideoorimageisfeaturedonthehomepageoftheOnlineExhibitorDirectory

Digital advertising is 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].

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Clinical Trial Awareness

Connectwiththethousandsofattendeesinterestedinclinicaltrialopportunitiesthatadvancepulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepmedicinebyreservingspaceinClinicalTrialAwareness.Itisaresourceareaforcompanieslookingtodiscussclinicaltrialsinprogressasopposedtoproductsandservicesalreadyavailable.Positionedinahigh-trafficlocation,itisdistinctandseparatefromallothercommercialboothsallowingthosescientificdiscussionstohappeninanon-commercialenvironment.ClinicalTrialAwarenessallowscompaniestomeetone-on-onewithattendeestosharethelatestscientificadvancesandbreakthroughsandtodevelopdialoguesforfuturepartnershipsandcollaborations.

How the ATS promotes the Clinical Trial Awareness: •ListingintheATSExhibitGuide•Listingandwrite-upintheATSePreviewsentto30,000people•Write-upintheATSDailyBulletin•NotificationsviatheATSConferencemobileapp•Signageplacedaroundtheconventioncenter

Boothspaceis$1,100per10’x10’andcarpetingisprovided.Spaceislimited.It is strongly recommended companies purchase the ATS pre-registration attendee list for $800 and send a targeted message to attendees in the countries and disease areas of the clinical trials to let them know you want to meet them. The attendee list order form is available in the Freeman service manual sent to exhibitors in February. The exhibiting hours for Clinical Trial Awareness differ from regular Exhibit Hall hours to maximize attendee traffic.

ThehoursforClinicalTrialAwarenessareasfollows:Sunday, May 20 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday, May 21 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 22 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SPECIALTY AREAS FOR EXHIBITORS

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Digital Health Pavilion Disruptivetechnologies–activitytrackers,wearablesensors,andmobileapps–aretransforminghealthandwellness.Thesenewpersonalhealthsolutions,processes,andproductsarechallengingexistingmodelsofcaredeliveryandhowwethinkabouthealth.TheDigitalHealthPavilionexploresthesetechnologiesinaboldnewway.

Start-up Kiosk: $2,500 (two sided kiosk) Aturnkeyenvironmentforstart-upcompaniestogainvaluableinsightandfeedbackonproductsstillindevelopmentorgainexposureforaproduct,technology,orsolutionbrandnewtothemarket.Allyouneedtobringisyourlaptoportablet.Includes: One side of kiosk with logos/graphics on kiosk, Internet, electrical, two chairs, and two exhibitor registrations.

Innovation Kiosk: $4,500 (three sided kiosk) TheInnovationKioskisthemostcomprehensivewaytoshowcaseyourtransformativetechnologytoattendees.Participationincludesaturnkeykioskanda15minutespeakingopportunityattheGuruBarofyourchoice.TheGuruBarseats25people.Includes: one side of kiosk, electrical, Internet, two chairs, logo/graphic on kiosk, one 15 minute time slot in the Guru Bar of your choice, and four exhibitor registrations.

Not able to send staff to the conference but still want to reach this targeted audience?

¼ page ad $800 ½ page ad $1,500 Full page $3,000

PleasecontactMaureen MaueratAscendIntegratedMediaat913-780-6633ormmauer@ascendintegratedmedia.comformoredeadlinedatesandadspecifications.

Job Recruitment BoothsLettheATShelpyoureachthejobcandidatesyouneed!Withover13,000pulmonary,criticalcare,andsleepspecialistsinattendance,thereisagoodchanceyournexthirecouldbehere.Discountedboothspaceisavailableforcompanieslookingtorecruitforopenpositions.JobRecruitmentexhibitorsareabletoselectanyinlineboothontheexhibitfloor.

The 10' x 10' booth space includes: carpet, 1 6ft draped table, 2 chairs and wastebasket.

Cost $2,700per 10' x 10' booth space

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

PurchasearecruitmentadintheATSExhibitGuide.TheExhibitGuideisdistributedtoallattendeesviatheregistrationbag.Alladsareinfourcolor.

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EXPO SUITES(Available to rent by Exhibitors Only)ExpoSuitesareprivatemeetingroomslocatedintheExhibitHall.ExpoSuitesallowexhibitorstocustomizetheinteriorofthespacetomeettheirneeds.ExpoSuitesaresecuredfromSaturday,May19ththroughTuesday,May22nd.(Please note attendees can only access the Expo Suites during regular exhibit hall hours.)

Included with Expo Suites: Expo Suites Cost:

10'x10'ExpoSuite $4,50010'x20'ExpoSuite $5,50020'x20'ExpoSuite $6,50020'x30'ExpoSuite $7,500

•Privatemeetingroom(noceiling)

•Electrical(2000watts)

•Carpeting•18"x18"signwithcompanylogo

MEETING SPACE AT THE CONVENTION CENTERThree different options available

Private meeting space in the convention center is in high demand at the ATS 2018 International Conference. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure private meeting space onsite at the convention center. The ATS offers 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 5:00 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday.Reasons you need meeting space:

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

MEETING SUITESMeetingSuitesareyourcompleteturnkeysolutionformeetingspace.Roomsincludeaconferencetableandchairs,a32”LCDscreen,wirelessInternet,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 3-4 Days10 person Exhibitor $1,050 $2,100 $4,200 $12,500Non-Exhibitor $1,500 $2,600 $4,700 $13,000 Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day 3-4 Days20 person Exhibitor $1,350 $2,700 $5,400 $16,000Non-Exhibitor $1,850 $3,200 $5,900 $16,500

Cost 10' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day 3-4 Days6-8 people Exhibitor $625 $1,250 $2,500 $7,500Non-Exhibitor $1,125 $1,750 $3,200 $8,000 Cost 20' x 20' 2 hours Half Day Full Day 3-4 Days12-16 people Exhibitor $750 $1,500 $3,000 $ 9,000Non-Exhibitor $1,125 $2,000 $3,500 $9,500

NEED SOMETHING LARGER OR A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT?Custom quotes are available by contacting Stacy McManus, CEM at [email protected].


EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONEXHIBIT SPACE RATES$4,400 10'x10'Inlineboothspace$4,600 10'x10'Cornerboothspace$2,700 10'x10'Recruitmentspace$1,100 10'x10'boothspaceClinicalTrial AwarenessorNon-profitrate*$46.00persquarefootforIslandBooths (spaces20'x20'andlarger)* Non-profit rate is subject to availability and limited to inline booth space only. Proof of non-profit status for all new organizations must be submitted to Stacy McManus at [email protected].

REFUND/CANCELLATION/DOWNSIZING•Noticeofcancellationand/ordownsizingmustbereceivedinwriting.

•Arefundminusthecancellationfeeof20%ofthetotalboothpriceisavailableuntilFebruary9,2018.AfterFebruary9,2018,therearenorefundsandthefullbalanceisdue.

•Fordownsizing,halfoftheprioritypointsfortheyearareforfeited.

•TheATSretainstherighttorelocateanexhibitorafterdownsizing.

•TheATScansellcancelledordownsizedspacetoanotherexhibitorwithoutanyrebateorpermission.

TENTATIVE EXHIBIT HALL HOURS*Sunday,May20,2018 10:30a.m.to3:30p.m.Monday,May21,2018 10:30a.m.to3:30p.m.Tuesday,May22,201810:30a.m.to3:30p.m.

SET-UP*Friday,May18,2018 8a.m.to5p.m.Saturday,May19,2018 8a.m.to5p.m.

All booths and materials must be set up by 5 p.m. on Saturday. Any booths unoccupied by 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, are regarded as a no show and the contract to exhibit is terminated unless ATS has pre-authorized a late set-up. All freight is removed and returned to the loading dock at the exhibitor’s expense.

DISMANTLING*DismantlingmaynotstartpriortocloseofallexhibitsonTuesday,May22,2018,at3:30p.m.Dismantlingortearingdownexhibitspriortotheofficialcloseoftheexhibitionisprohibitedandresultsinthelossofprioritypointsandfutureaccesstotheattendeeregistrationlistrental.*Times are subject to change. The ATS will notify exhibitors of any changes.

ATS 2018 MATERIAL HANDLING RATESAdvanceshipmenttowarehouse:$146CWT(blendedrate)Directshipmentstoconventioncenter:$138.50CWT(blendedrate)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 2018 LABOR RATESStraighttime $138.50perhourOvertime $249.25perhour

THE ATS EXHIBITS TEAMStacy McManus, CEMDirector,CorporateAlliances&ExhibitionOperations212-315-8699|[email protected] Payne, CEMAssistantManager,CorporateAlliances&ExhibitionOperations212-315-8605|[email protected]

Steven StromExhibitSalesAssociate661-615-3515|[email protected]

Michelle TurenneChief,CorporateAlliances&BusinessDevelopment212-315-6448|[email protected]

OFFICIAL ATS VENDORSGENERALSERVICECONTRACTORFreeman909NewarkTurnpikeKearny,NJ07032201-299-7400

HOUSINGExperient, A Maritz Global Events Company5202PresidentsCourt,SuiteG100Frederick,MD21703800-967-8852

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

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CONTRACTORSExhibitingfirmsmayopttouseindependentservicecontractorsforinstallationanddismantling.Ifsuchcontractorsareused,theexhibitingfirmisresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSofthenameandaddressofthecontractorbyApril6,2018.Forsecuritypurposes,anyindependentservicecontractorswedonotreceivenotificationforwillnotbepermittedtoaccesstheExhibitHall.IndependentservicecontractorsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheATSoftheboothstheywillworkinbyApril6,2018.Proofofinsurancecoverageisalsorequiredbythatdate.Ifacertificateofinsuranceisnotprovidedtheindependentservicecontractorisnotabletoworkuntilitisreceived.

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

•Forislands,20ft.isthemaximumheightpermitted,andtheremustbeaccessfromallfoursideswitha30%seethrougheffectfromallfoursidesofthebooth.AllislandboothsmustsubmittheboothlayoutforapprovalnolaterthanApril6,2018.Thelayoutsmustincludethedimensionsandelevationsofallboothcomponents.IslandboothslayoutsshouldbesubmittedtoStacyMcManus,[email protected].

•ContactStacyMcManus,CEMatsmcmanus@thoracic.orgforspecificsandapprovaloftwo-storyexhibitsorifavarianceisneeded.

•Allboothsmustbefullycarpetedorhavefloorcoveringfortheentireboothspace.

•Themaximumheightforthetopofanybanneris20ft.

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

•Four(4)registrationsper10’x10’boothareprovidedwithoutcharge.AnexhibitorbadgeallowsadmissiontotheExhibitHall,generalsessions,andopenreceptions.ToattendanysessionsthathaveanadditionalfeeorbeeligibleforCMEorMOCcredit,anexhibitormustregisterasapaidattendee.ExhibitorsmayregisterforaPGCourseseparatelywithoutregisteringfortheentireconference.

•One(1)ExhibitHallOnlybadgeisprovidedforexhibitorswitha20’x20’boothorlargertobeusedspecificallyforanInstallation&DismantleSupervisorstayingforthedurationoftheconference.

•Additionalexhibitorstaffbadgesoverthecompanyallotmentareavailablefor$50.00perbadge.

•Exhibitorbadgesarepersonalandarenottobegiventoanyoneelse.Exhibitorscaughtbadgeswappingwillhavetheirbadgeconfiscatedpermanentlyandwillberemovedfromtheconference.

•Supplementalbadgesorthosealteredorchangedbyusingabusinesscard,ribbons,orcompanylogosarenotpermittedandwillbeconfiscated.

•Exhibitorbadgescanbetransferredonlyiftheoriginalbadgeissurrenderedpermanentlyattheexhibitorregistrationdesk.

•Exhibitorbadgesareprintedinthenameofthecompanyshownontheexhibitreservationandapplicationformonly.

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

Any questions? Please call: Stacy McManus, CEMDirector, Corporate Alliances & Exhibition OperationsEmail: [email protected]: 212-315-8699 | Fax: 212-315-6489 11


OCTOBER, 2017 y VIPExhibitorHousingOpens

NOVEMBER, 2017 y GeneralExhibitorHousingOpens

DECEMBER 6, 2017y Phase1attendeeregistrationandhousingopens

JANUARY 31, 2018y Phase2attendeeregistrationopens–includesallsessions,courses,andworkshops

FEBRUARY 9, 2018y Finalpaymentdueforexhibitspacey “NoRefund”policygoesintoeffecty LinktotheExhibitorServiceManualdistributedtocontractedandfullypaidexhibitors

MARCH 8, 2018y CompanydescriptionandproductcategoryselectiondueforprintedATSExhibitGuideandOnlineExhibitorDirectory

APRIL 6, 2018y Notificationdueregardingintenttouseoutsidecontractorsandproofofinsurancefromcontractory Tanksofcompressedgasformsduey Promotionalgive-awayapprovaldeadline(writtenapprovalrequired)y ExhibitordirectoryinformationdeadlineforinclusionintheofficialATSExhibitorAddendum

ATS 2017 EXHIBITORS

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

FUTURE DATES 2019 2020May 17-22 May 15-20Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA

3DSystems,HealthcareAbbvie,Inc.ActelionPharmaceuticalsUSInc.AdheriumLimitedADInstruments,Inc.AllergyandAsthmaNetworkAlpha-1FoundationAmbryGeneticsAmericanBoardofInternalMedicineAmericanCollegeofChestPhysicians(CHEST)AmericanThoracicSocietyAppliedBioPhysics,Inc.ARDSFoundationArmyHealthcareTeamAsianPacificSocietyofRespirologyAsociacionArgentinadeMedicinaRespiratoria

AsociacionLatinoamericanadeTorax-ALATAssociatesofCapeCod,Inc.

AsthmaandAllergyFoundationofAmericaAstraZenecaPharmaceuticals,Inc.BayerBDBellerophonTherapeuticsBillingsClinicBiodesix,Inc.BMS/PfizerBoehringerIngelheimPharmaceuticals,Inc.BostonMedicalProducts/NovatechBostonScientificCorporationBozemanHealthBrazilianThoracicSocietyBroncusMedical,Inc.BrukerBioSpinBTG(frmlyPneumRxInc)CanadianThoracicSocietyCharlesRiverChildren'sHospitalColorado

Children'sInterstitial&DiffuseLungDiseaseFoundation(chILD)

CincinnatiChildren'sHospitalCircassiaPharmaceuticals,Inc.CiteqBVClementClarkeInternationalLtdCoheroHealthCookMedicalCOPDFoundationCOSMEDUSA,Inc.CRCPress/Taylor&FrancisGroupLLCCuretisUSADRBurtonHealthcareLLCDataSciencesInternational(DSI)DoloresSpeechProductsEasternPulmonaryConferenceECOMEDICS/ECOPHYSICSElectromed,Inc.ElsevierInc.

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ATS 2017 EXHIBITORS (continued)

EMMSEndoclear, LLCEpithelixERBE USAeResearch Technology, Inc. (ERT)European Respiratory SocietyExtracorporeal Life Support OrganizationFDA Center for Tobacco ProductsFibroGen, Inc.Fidelta Ltd.Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc.FloSure Technologies LLCFLUIDDA NVFoundation for Sarcoidosis ResearchFUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.Fujifilm SonoSiteFuturemedGanshorn LLCGenentech, Inc.Gilead Sciences, Inc.Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.GrifolsGSKHans Rudolph, Inc.Hayes LocumsHCAHermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network, Inc.Hill-Rom, Inc.IDbyDNA, Inc.Imbio, LLCIndian Chest SocietyIndiana University Kelley School of BusinessInfinity Massage ChairsInsmed IncorporatedInspire Medical Systems, Inc.International Institute for the Advancement of

MedicineInternational Society for Aerosols in MedicineIrish Thoracic SocietyItamar Medical Inc.Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Japanese Respiratory SocietyKaiser PermanenteKreg TherapeuticsLa Jolla Pharmaceutical CompanyLocumTenens.comLung Transplant FoundationLymphangiomatosis & Gorham's Disease

AllianceMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsMasimo CorporationMatTek CorporationMayo Clinic

MedBridge HealthcareMedQIAMedtronic Inc.Methapharm, Inc.MGC DiagnosticsMicro Direct, Inc.MicroBase Technology CorporationMIR - Medical International Research USA, Inc.Mission Health and Asheville Pulmonology

and Critical Care AssociatesMonaghan Medical CorporationMorgan Scientific, Inc.MotherToBabyMount Sinai Health SystemMylan, Inc.MySpiroo/HealthUpNarcolepsy NetworkNational Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.National Death IndexNational Disease Research InterchangeNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteNational Jewish Healthndd Medical Technologies, Inc.NeilMed PharmaceuticalsNeuWave MedicalNonin Medical, Inc.NovartisNovartis Pharma AGnSpire Health, Inc.NTM Info and Research, Inc.Olympus America Inc.On Call Medical CoatsOncoCyte CorporationOPCOM Medical USA Inc.OracleBioPAH.tvPan African Thoracic SocietyPAREXEL InternationalPassy-Muir Inc.Pediatric Search PartnersPenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical

CenterPFM Medical Inc.Philips Respironics, Inc.Pikeville Medical CenterPneumaCare LimitedPracticeLinkPrimary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) FoundationPropeller HealthPublic Health Foundation of IndiaPulmonary Hypertension AssociationPulmOne USA Inc.Pulmonx

RBReata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals/SanofiRelapsing Polychondritis Awareness and

Support Foundation, Inc.ResMedRichard Wolf Medical Instruments

CorporationRiverside Health SystemRocket MedicalSanthera PharmaceuticalsSchiller AmericaSCIREQ - an emka TECHNOLOGIES

companyScleroderma FoundationSomnoMed, Inc.SOMNOmedics America Inc.Sound Physicians/The Intensivist GroupSoutheastHEALTHSpyryx BiosciencesSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterSt. Luke's University Health NetworkSt. Peter's HospitalSTEMCELL Technologies Inc.Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.Synapse BiomedicalTemple University Health Systems, Inc.TEVA RespiratoryThe JAMA NetworkThe LAM FoundationThinkLabs Medical, Inc.Thoracic Society of Australia & New ZealandThorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc.TSI HealthcareTuberous Sclerosis AllianceTurkish Thoracic Society (TTS)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUF Health Shands Children's HospitalUnited Therapeutics CorporationVeracyte, Inc.Veran Med TechnologiesVertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.VIDAVitalograph, Inc.Vyaire MedicalWolters KluwerXenex Disinfection Services LLCXentura Medical


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