Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Dates: Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16
Hosted by the American Thoracic Society, the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit will unite the innovators, investors, clinicians and advocacy groups who are leading the charge to create powerful new treatments for deadly and crippling diseases of the lungs and airways. This meeting historically attracts 400+ global leaders representing all facets of the respiratory industry, including representatives from start-ups, business development, venture capital, government, academia and clinical medicine.
All companies innovating in pulmonary, critical care or sleep are encouraged to apply. All applications will be reviewed. The 2025 event featured 80 companies, 25 of which were selected for oral presentation. The agenda also includes venture capital panel, business development panel, and plenty of time for networking.
RIS Sponsorship Opportunities
To secure sponsorship opportunities - please contact Meredith Smalstig at msmalstig@thoracic.org.
Premier Support
Benefits |
Visionary
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Pioneer
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Innovator
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Explorer
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Sponsor
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| Engagement - Speaking - Networking | |||||
| Complimentary registration to the Summit; ATS 2026 is not included | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Host one (1) thirty minute moderated discussion on applicable topic for attendees (non-commercial, non-pipeline), pending review and approval of topic by ATS | ✓ | ||||
| Host of one (1) break-out session, pending review and approval of topic by ATS | Breakout Room (up to 60 min) | Breakout Room (up to 60 min) | Breakout Room (up to 60 min) | ||
| Recognition as sponsor of Speed Networking Event and opportunity to provide one (1) networking discussion topic | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Opportunity to provide one (1) panelist for the business development or venture capital panel discussion, selection based on order of signed letter of agreement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Private Meeting/Networking Space | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Invitation to participate as a member of the Advisory Board | 1 | 1 | |||
| Verbal Recognition during Saturday ATS President's message | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Verbal Recognition during Friday program kick-off from from RIS Chairs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advertising | |||||
| Meter board Advertisement in hallway | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Advertisement in Printed Program (if contracted and received prior to affiliated print deadline, April 1, 2026) | Full Page | Full Page | Half Page | Half Page | Quarter Page |
| Corporate Logo Recognition Based on level of support and signed LOA |
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| Logo attribution on event sponsor signage onsite | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo attribution on Respiratory Innovation Summit Website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognition in all promotional emails and electronic ads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo attribution during sponsor recognition at start and conclusion of Friday and Saturday sessions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Points | 8.5 | 6 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
$28,000
- Exclusive sponsorship of Cocktail Reception
- Invitations for up to two (2) additional company representatives to attend reception only
- Recognition in program materials (print, online, and on-site)
- Verbal recognition from the co-chairs during reception
- Handout in Attendee Packet, pending ATS review and approval, not to exceed 8.5in x 11in
Featured Success Story
By invitation only
- Feature in ATS newsletter success story
- Success story on ATS RIS pages of ATS 2026 website
- Ten (10) minute speaking opportunity during Respiratory Innovation Summit from company executive
- Attribution for all signage and slides
- Complimentary registration for two (2) to the RIS (ATS 2026 Registration is not included)
Advertising
Meter Board (1)
$5,000
Email to All Attendees
(Pre or Post)
$600
- Content Subject to ATS Approval
- Attendees can opt out
- Limited Availability
To secure sponsorship opportunities - please contact Meredith Smalstig at msmalstig@thoracic.org.
