Enhance the attendee’s educational experience in the Exhibit Hall by hosting an ATS Industry Theater. Theater presentations are the optimal opportunity for industry participants to promote brand launches or current therapies, conduct a focused program on disease awareness, or discuss current pipeline activity.
Availability & Fees
INDUSTRY
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MEDIUM
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MINI
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| 60-minute presentation for 250 people Two per day available |
45-minute presentation for 125 people Four per day available |
30-minute presentation for 50 people Five per day available |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1 - 1:45 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12 - 12:30 p.m. |
| SUNDAY $65,000 | SUNDAY $45,000 | SUNDAY $25,000 |
| MONDAY $60,000 | MONDAY $40,000 | MONDAY $20,000 |
| TUESDAY $55,000 | TUESDAY $35,000 | TUESDAY $15,000 |
Due to multiple presentations in each theater, sponsors are only able to access their theater 60 minutes prior (30 minutes for Mini Theaters) to the start of the program and must vacate immediately upon the end of the presentation. Coordination of a rehearsal time can be coordinated with Meredith Smalstig, Associate Director, Sponsorships and Program, msmalstig@thoracic.org.
- Industry Theaters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A sponsor will be assigned a maximum of five programs initially with a possibility of one additional program, based on availability.
- Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are not permitted. The use of space within the convention center affiliated with the Industry Program should support conference activities, and cannot be used in combination with developing CME/CE Material or any form of Professional Credit.
- Sponsor may set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience, or by invitation-only.
- A standard A/V package is included and furnished by the ATS. A decision to not use the A/V package does not change the fee for holding an Industry Theater. The A/V package is customized for each theater to ensure good visibility and sound quality. Please see the A/V package plan for each theater to see the equipment list.
- A general room operator for audio visual is provided to help load presentations or adjust the volume level. Should you require more technical assistance such as an audio engineer, video engineer, or camera operator please contact the dedicated Encore representative included with program confirmation details.
- Audio or visual recording of the theater presentation is permitted provided it does not interfere with other presentations scheduled for that theater.
- An audio/recording capture content AV package is available from Encore so you can extend the life of your program.
- Boxed lunches with beverages are provided by the ATS. (250 - Industry Theater presentation, 125 - Medium Theater presentation, and 50 - Mini Theater presentation)
- Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2024 Schedule at a Glance, ATS Conference News site, ATS provided signage, Conference mobile app
- Dedicated industry program page on the ATS Conference News site
- Recognition in the ATS 2024 social media marketing
- Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
- Complimentary one-time use of the ATS 2024 Attendee List Rental
- Badge scanners to capture attendee leads - two for large and medium Industry Theaters, and one for Mini Theaters
- Online application opens Fall 2023
- Applicants select the top five choices for day and time during the application process.
- All applications are processed in order of receipt and placed by the ATS within five weeks of submission.
- All placed applicants receive details of placement and deadlines for completing the contract and downloading the invoice. Contracts are due 30 business days after receipt.
- Full Payment is due February 1, 2024. Programs are non-refundable after this date. A deposit is not required, but a $10,000 cancellation fee for large theaters, an $8,000 cancellation fee for medium theaters, and/or a $5,000 cancellation fee for Mini Theaters is incurred for any program cancelled after receipt of signed contract.
- Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 15, 2024.
Please contact Meredith Smalstig, Associate Director, Sponsorships and Program with any questions you may have at msmalstig@thoracic.org.
