The ATS encourages Non-CME Symposia in conjunction with the International Conference. These programs complement the content offered by the ATS and provide an opportunity for attendees to further enrich their learning experiences during the premier educational event for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine professionals. While the content of these programs is the sole responsibility of the supporting company or companies, the ATS encourages programs that are scientific in nature.

• Programs are held in three of the conference hotels, and may be open to all conference attendees, restricted to a U.S. or International only audience, or by invitation-only.
• Non-CME Symposia rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to be confirmed, completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate non-refundable deposit.
• Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are not permitted.
  • MECC’s submitting an educational grant to industry for a program held during the ATS International Conference must obtain a letter of approval from the ATS. The letter must be included with the grant submission. This verifies the proposed program meets our rules and is welcomed at the ATS International Conference.
  • The use of any space within the hotel or convention center that is 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. To obtain a letter or to learn more about supporting CME, contact Michelle Turenne, Chief, Corporate Alliances and Business Development at mturenne@thoracic.org.
• Food and beverage needs are coordinated directly with the hotel, and are not included in the price of the program. A detailed confirmation packet including hotel contact, A/V order forms, etc. is sent to all confirmed Industry Symposia supporters.

Availability

Sunday, May 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Please note: Industry symposia are not scheduled on the Monday night of the ATS International Conference, when the bulk of the ATS Assemblies and alumni groups hold their events.

The ATS Assemblies on Behavioral Science and Health Services Research (BSHSR) and Pediatrics (PEDS), and the Section on Genetics and Genomics hold their membership meetings on Sunday evening. If you are targeting these assemblies, you may want to select Tuesday evening to maximize your potential audience.

CLICK HERE for up-to-date room availability, floor plans, and capacities.

Fees and ATS Promotion

A non-refundable deposit of $10,000 must accompany this application to secure space. Final payment is due no later than February 5, 2016; final payments become non-refundable after this date.

ATS Promotion of Non-CME Industry Symposia:

• ATS Daily Bulletin
• ATS Exhibit Guide
• ATS Symposia Map - NEW
• ATS International Conference website
• ATS International Conference mobile app
• One complimentary pre-registration list (one-time only use)

Audio Visual (A/V) Package

A comprehensive A/V package is included and furnished by the ATS. A decision to not use the A/V package will not change the fee for holding a Non-CME Symposia at the ATS 2016 International Conference. The A/V package for each room is customized to ensure good visibility and sound quality. Please see the A/V Package plans for each room to see what is included.

In general, the following are included:

• One Screen (Dimensions vary with room size), or two screens for rooms with over 100 participants
• LCD Projector
• Projection Stand
• Confidence monitor
• Laptop Computer
• VGA Switcher
• Wired Lavaliere Microphone
• Table Microphones (Number varies with room size)
• Floor Microphones (Number varies with room size)
• Audio Mixer (Channel Number varies with room size)

Changing the A/V setup to rear projection will considerably reduce the numbers indicated on the provided floor plans. PSAV is happy to help you with revisions and additional A/V needs at your expense. Contact the provided PSAV contact in your Non-CME Symposia confirmation letter.

Please contact Shannon Payne, Assistant Manager, Corporate Alliances & Exhibit Operations with any questions you may have regarding Non-CME Symposia at 212-315-8605 or spayne@thoracic.org.