Exhibits

Sponsorship & Advertising Information

Plenary Sessions
Some Plenary Sessions include an invited speaker who lectures about the most current advancements in neurosurgery. Single sponsor per daily session is $10,000 each.

Speaker Grants
This is an exceptional way to support the neurosurgeons instrumental to the success of WFNS. Sponsor a speaker for the meeting and receive recognition in the form of signage and in the session being sponsored.* $10,000 for a domestic speaker or $20,000 for an international speaker covers the sponsorship fee and expenses.
*Final speaker support subject to approval by WFNS. One sponsor per speaker.

EVENING SOCIAL EVENTS
These networking receptions offer XIV World Congress attendees a chance to mix and mingle with their colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. Exhibiting companies are also offered additional recognition and networking opportunities via sponsorships for the following events:

Opening Reception / August 30
This reception brings together more than 3,000 potential and long-standing customers in one convenient, relaxed setting, making networking easier than ever. Your exclusive support of this function and the meeting will be noted with napkins, signage as appropriate within this venue and complimentary reception tickets for a select number of representatives from your company. Exclusive sponsorship is $60,000.

President’s Reception / August 31
By invitation only, this select group of neurosurgeons represents both present and future leaders of neurosurgery. Exclusive sponsorship allows your company’s representatives personal time with these influential industry leaders. Exclusive sponsorship: $35,000.

Clam Bake Night / September 2
All XIV World Congress attendees are invited to this important event. This event is the perfect venue for your company to make its presence known to a large gathering of world renowned neurosurgeons while supporting the important work conducted by the WFNS Foundation. Exclusive sponsorship is $60,000.

Gala Dinner / September 3
This farewell dining event is the ideal opportunity to brainstorm with neurosurgeons from around the globe, and discover what made this World Congress most appealing to them. Exclusive sponsorship is $60,000.

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Take advantage of the many advertising opportunities available for the XIV World Congress of Neurological Surgery meeting.

Reinforce Your Message Through Advertising

Deliver your message to neurosurgeons from around the world, residents, nurses, and physician assistants. Ad space is available in the XIV World Congress Registration Brochure, the onsite Program Guide and the Hotel Room Door Drop.

To advertise, please contact:

Greg Pessagno
The Walchli Tauber Group, Inc.
2225 Old Emmorton Rd., Suite 201
Bel Air, MD 21015
Phone: 443-512-8899 ext. 109

Click here to view the XIV World Congress Rate Card (PDF 2.57MB).

EYE-CATCHING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The XIV World Congress offers a number of creative opportunities for you to promote your company and demonstrate your support for the neurosurgical community through maximum coverage of the meeting.

Badge Lanyards
Let each and every participant promote your company name for you! This highly visible sponsorship reminds participants of your support of the 2009 XIV World Congress with every look at a name badge.* Exclusive sponsorship is $25,000 plus expenses.
* Sponsor provides lanyards. Subject to pre-production approval from Show Management.

Electronic Room Keys
Your company’s logo and message displayed on all the room keys distributed at the WFNS headquarters hotel*. Exclusive sponsorship is $25,000 plus expenses.
* Sponsor pays for production of keys. Subject to pre-production approval from Show Management.

Registration Bags
Distributed onsite to all medical attendees at registration, each participant will receive an attractive tote imprinted with your company name and logo. An exclusive sponsor may enclose one marketing piece inside the bag.* This is an exceptional opportunity to get your company’s name literally within arm’s reach of every attendee! Exclusive sponsorship is $25,000 plus expenses.
* Sponsor provides bags and insert. Subject to pre-production approval from Show Management.

Scientific Program CD
The program CD contains all of the scientific oral and poster abstracts presented during the 2009 XIV World Congress. As the sole sponsor, your company’s logo and a link to your Web site will be displayed when the disk is opened for viewing. Your logo will also be included on the CD’s packaging. Exclusive sponsorship is $50,000.

Portfolio with Notepad and Pen
Why lug your notebook and pen overseas to the 2009 XIV World Congress? Be everyone’s hero by sponsoring this exceptionally visible item! An exclusive sponsor may enclose one marketing piece inside the portfolio.* Exclusive sponsorship is $30,000 plus expenses.
* Sponsor provides portfolio, notepads and pens. Subject to pre-production approval from Show Management.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Electronic Posters
Let the international community of neurosurgeons recognize your support while enhancing your visibility. Sponsorship entitles you to include a promotional slide advertising your company’s products and/or services. Sponsorship is $5,000 each screen.*
* Slide subject to approval from Show Management prior to production.

Newspaper Wraps at Headquarters Hotel
As daily newspapers are delivered at the headquarters hotel, choose to be the first logo viewed by this prestigious audience each morning. Choose one of four days, or multiple days for maximum exposure.* Sponsorship is $15,000 per day plus expenses.
* Subject to pre-production approval from Show Management. Sponsor pays for production and expense of wraps.

Unrestricted Sponsorships
Starting at $500