Founded in 1931, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is the premier scientific and educational association, with more than 7,600 members worldwide. Dedicated to excellence in neurosurgical patient care and the advancement of the specialty, the AANS is the organization that will afford you the most exposure and increased recognition for your company and its products and services. We invite our corporate partners to "get in on the ground floor" as we plan the many events and activities, in support of our theme, "Neurosurgery On Fire." The opportunities presented in this brochure range in size and scope, to afford each exhibitor the perfect exposure for their marketing plans and business needs. As a benefit to companies who have supported the meeting for multiple years, previous sponsors will be offered first-right of refusal for activities they supported in 2009. Deadline for contract submission is October 1, 2009. On October 2, 2009 all non-committed activities will return to inventory. Payment in full required no later than 10 business days after contract submission. Submit commercial support requests via our online contract vehicle, using the same process as your booth submission. It's that simple!

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The highly respected scientific program at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons attracts neurosurgeons spanning the entire spectrum of subspecialty and practice types. Participants gain valuable knowledge and experience to help improve their practice, learn about the latest advances in neurosurgical research and earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. The Annual Meeting offers a variety of educational grant listed below. Please note only confirmed exhibitors may provide commercial support of an education opportunity during this meeting.

Cushing Oration
The Cushing Oration is a popular and highly attended Annual Meeting event, featuring a prominent speaker that addresses politics, media, fine arts, science or education.
Exclusive support is $60,000

Nurses' Practical Clinic
Support the nursing community by sponsoring this course specifically for nurses, which offers case studies, review of published guidelines and class discussion.
Exclusive support is $5,000

Plenary Sessions
Sponsoring a plenary session offers a unique opportunity to reach the entire audience of attendees. Held Monday through Wednesday, the plenary session’s speakers include the Richard C. Schneider lecturer and other luminaries from the field of neurosurgery.
Single supporter per plenary session is $15,000

Practical Clinics for Residents and Fellows
Complimentary practical clinics, designed to prepare neurosurgical residents, fellows and medical students for entry into neurosurgical practice, provide an outstanding way to reach residents, fellows and medical students.
Single supporter per practical clinic is $7,500

Registration for First 100 Nurses
Announce your support of this worthy industry by sponsoring full registration to the AANS Annual Meeting for the first 100 nurses to register.
Exclusive support is $25,000

Scientific Sessions
Each scientific session includes an invited speaker who lectures about the most current advancements in neurosurgery.
Single supporter per session is $7,500

Speaker Grants
This is an exceptional way to support neurosurgeons instrumental to the success of the AANS Annual Meeting. Sponsor a speaker for the meeting and receive recognition in the form of signage and in the session being sponsored.* Domestic speaker is $3,000 each International speaker is $5,500 each *Final speaker support subject to approval by the AANS Scientific Program Committee. One sponsor per speaker.

Developing Nations Physician Registration
These contributions assist multiple physicians from developing nations to defray the cost of attending the AANS Annual Meeting.
Exclusive support is $35,000

Young Neurosurgeons Luncheon
The future leaders of neurosurgery will gather on Monday, May 3, for a luncheon program designed to discuss matters relevant to newly-practicing neurosurgeons.
Exclusive support is $7,500

Satellite Symposia
Industry-Supported Satellite Symposia is an ideal choice for 2010 AANS Annual Meeting exhibitors with new messages, products and/or services. Gain access to neurosurgeons via a dinner, reception or educational symposium. The attached application outlines the benefits, costs, definitions and deadlines. Should you have any questions, please contact the Exhibits Manager at 847.378.0552; kjs@aans.org.
2010 Industry Satellite Symposia Guidlines (PDF)

EVENING / SOCIAL EVENTS
These networking receptions offer Annual Meeting 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 support of the following events. Please note only confirmed exhibitors may provide commercial support of an evening/social event during this meeting.

Opening Reception
This reception brings together more than 2,800 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 twelve (12) representatives from your company.
Exclusive support is $60,000

President's Reception
By invitation only, this select group of neurosurgeons represents both present and future leaders of neurosurgery. Exclusive support allows your company's representatives personal time with these influential association leaders.
Exclusive support is $50,000

International Reception
All AANS international attendees are invited. This event is the perfect venue for your company to make its presence known to a large gathering of international surgeons.
Exclusive support is $15,000

EYE CATCHING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The Annual Meeting 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. Please note only confirmed exhibitors may provide commercial support of a marketing opportunity during this meeting.

Badge Lanyards
Let each and every participant promote your company name for you! This highly visible item reminds participants of your continued support of the AANS Annual Meeting with every look at a name badge.
Exclusive support is $15,000, plus expenses*

*Supporter provides lanyards. A preproduction proof is required 60 days prior to the meeting, and subject to approval from AANS Show Management.

Buses
Have your company logo and message viewed by all attendees, and throughout the city! Exclusive: $15,000, plus expenses Exclusive bus with video on board is $25,000, plus expenses
Artwork proof is required 60 days prior to the meeting.

Electronic Room Keys
Your company's logo and message displayed on all the room keys distributed at the AANS headquarters hotel.
Exclusive support is $15,000, plus Expenses

Supporter pays for production of keys. A preproduction proof is required 45 days prior to the meeting, and subject to approval from AANS Show Management.

E-mail Stations
E-mail kiosks in the exhibit hall let attendees stay in touch with the office or family. And your graphics on the kiosks allow your company to market specific products or services.
Exclusive support is $15,000 (up to 10 stations), plus equipment expenses

Footprints
Lead all who enter the exhibit hall directly to your booth! Footprint "stickers" adhere to the floor at each of the main entrances, and can’t help but get attention.
Support is $30,000, plus expenses (two available)
Artwork proof is required 45 days prior to the meeting

OTHER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
Beverage Breaks—$3,000 each (six available)

Breakfast for Breakfast Seminars—$2,500 each (three available)

Newspaper Wraps at headquarters hotel
1 day—$10,000 + expenses
2 days—$20,000 + expenses
3 days—$25,000 + expenses

Unrestricted and General Meeting Sponsorships—Starting at $500