Vendor Headquarters

Private meeting space on the exhibit hall floor! 

Deadline – Available Until Sold Out
Purchase your space today to host client or sales meetings, training sessions, create a relaxation room for your staff and the convenience to meet with customers on the exhibition floor.  Each vendor headquarter space includes four hard walls with lockable door and an identification sign with your company logo.  Vendor Headquarter sizes include 10 x 20, 20 x 20 and may be customized to meet your specifications.

Vendor Headquarters Space Contract

Investment
10 x 20 - $3,400 (corporate member)
10 x 20 - $4,200 (non-member)
Larger sizes available, please contact Kelly Laidler or Tia Peterson.

Bus Wraps

Stretch your marketing dollar beyond the exhibit hall and into the community.

Your message, in full color, will be placed on the sides of buses to provide maximum exposure during the conference. You may select the route of your bus wrap, but keep in mind this popular sponsorship sells quickly.

Investment - $9,500/each (20 buses available)

Exhibit Hall Banners

Drive attendees to your booth and increase visibility of your solutions.

Grab attendees’ attention with banners that are placed throughout the exhibit hall. Banners reinforce your message and remind everyone of your booth number and location.

Investment - $5,000 each/$10,000 turnkey
(multiple locations available)

CardPak Mailing

Direct mail could not be easier with this turnkey option…reach attendees before and after the conference.

CardPaks are groups of postcards sent before and after the conference to attendees, based on their interests. Postcards will be mailed in a conference-branded envelope to increase recognition and opening rates. CardPaks are sent approximately two weeks before the conference so attendees can plan booth visits. 

CardPak Targeted Mailing Order Form - electronic submission
B2B CardPak Targeted Mailing Order Form - electronic submission

Investment
Pre-Conference CardPaks
   $695 (Corporate Member)
   $895 (Non-Member)

Post-Conference CardPaks
   $845 (Corporate Member)
   $1045 (Non-Member)

(Multiple CardPaks available)

Promotional Kiosks

Display your promotional items to reinforce your presence.

Place your promotional item in a kiosk for attendees to learn about your products and services. This is a great opportunity to increase your exposure at HIMSS07.

Literature Kiosk Order Form - electronic submission

Attendee Mailing List

Send compelling direct mail to attendees before and after the conference.

Attendee mailing list is exclusive to Diamond and Platinum Corporate Members.
Take advantage of exclusive rights to purchase attendee mailing lists for the HIMSS07 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The attendee list will be provided to you in an electronic format that includes the following information: attendee name, title, company name, complete mailing address and a code identifying additional demographics.

Attendee Mailing Label Order Form- electronic submission

Investment – Pre-Conference - $995
Post-Conference - $1,195

Navigational System

Reach attendees multiple times during the conference.  Help direct attendees to sessions and exhibits and increase your visibility.

Attendees can search for information on exhibitors and their educational sessions.  This frequently used tool is a great way to put your name in front of your target audience.

Investment - $5,000

Pavilion Product Sessions

Showcase your products in an educational setting on the show floor.

Deadline - Available Until Sold Out
Showcase your products at one of the Pavilion Product Sessions.  These 45-minute presentations allow you to educate attendees on the solutions provided by your product in an educational theatre setting. 
Choose a theatre that best represents your solution:

1. Security & Privacy Theatre
2. Managing the Business of Healthcare Theatre
3. Wireless & Mobility Theatre
4. General Theatre

Complement your session with a demonstration within the pavilion and purchase booth space in that area.

Investment
$850 Corporate Member
$1,050 Non-Member

Publication Bins

If you are looking to increase visibility of your publication, look no further! 

Join us at our annual conference and exhibition with an opportunity to distribute your publication.  Publications must be a subscription-based newsletter, newspaper, magazine or other periodical (books, directories, catalogs, corporate marketing communications publications are not eligible).

Investment - $450/Bin
(Maximum of two bins per company)

Message Panels

Reinforce your message brand and steer attendees to your booth.

Conveniently placed near high-traffic areas in the exhibit hall, these one-meter panels remind attendees of your booth number and reinforce your message.

Investment - $2,000 each (multiple locations available)

Scholarships

Choose from a Named or Educational Program Scholarship and earn recognition for your company’s philanthropic affinity.

Named Scholarships
Demonstrate your organization’s philanthropic spirit while earning marketing benefits.  Supporting a student in his or her academic pursuits lets you advance the healthcare IT profession.  At the same time, it gives your organization special name recognition in association with a scholarship that you help create.

Investment - $15,000 (for a two-year scholarship)

Educational Program Scholarships
A HIMSS educational program scholarship provides funding for a member to attend a HIMSS education program and serves as a means to recognize a person or an organization.

Investment - $3,500 per event

Wednesday Night Special Event – New Orleans Arena

Host 100 of your VIPs at a private client reception prior to this well attended event.

Join HIMSS in hosting the Wednesday Night Special Event. This sponsorship is limited to two companies and can replace your company special event while providing exceptional exposure.

Investment - $35,000 (Two available)

Opening Reception

Be part of the kick-off event for HIMSS07.

This popular event officially opens the conference on Sunday night.  Make a great first impression on thousands of attendees and welcome them to HIMSS07.

Investment - $25,000 (Two available)

General Sessions

Connect with attendees and align your organization with nationally renowned speakers.

The general sessions are the most attended events during the annual conference. Affiliate your company with well-known experts and leave a lasting impression on thousands of attendees.

General Session Speakers:
Monday Opening Keynote Speaker – Steve Ballner
Wednesday General Session Speaker – Colin Powell
Thursday Closing Session Speaker – Dr. Stephen Covey

Investment - $15,000 - $30,000 (Three available)

e-Sessions

Support interactive educational sessions in multiple locations during HIMSS07.

The popular e-Sessions are audio-enabled PowerPoint presentations compiled by industry experts and promoted heavily all week long.  Your company logo will be displayed on each of the 15-20 workstation screens.  Whenever attendees view an e-Session, they will be reminded that your company supports the interactive viewing of highly relevant, topical education offerings.

Investment - $10,000

Proceedings on CD-ROM

Attendees will keep this useful information and share with co-workers after HIMSS07.

Long after the conference is over; this resource tool will be kept and used. Each attendee receives this CD-ROM package, and distributed to additional individuals after the show.

Investment - $30,000

HIMSS Cyber Café

Help attendees connect with their office while at conference.

Attendees always need a place to connect their laptops, to send and receive e-mails, or to print out an important document. Maximize your sponsorship budget by sponsoring this very popular business amenity.

Investment - $20,000

Wi-Fi Sponsorship

Help attendees reach their office in Wi-FI areas throughout the convention center.

Wi-Fi will be everywhere soon, but for now, it’s a powerful technology that attendees will want to use. Position your company as one that supports this latest technology by sponsoring Wi-Fi service so that attendees will have convenient Internet access.

Investment - $40,000

Notepad/Portfolio

Great opportunity to gain visibility before and after HIMSS07.

Keep your logo in front of conference attendees every day. As they take notes, they will see your logo prominently displayed inside this quality portfolio with a notepad and calculator.

Investment - $45,000

Healthcare IT News Preview Supplement

Exclusive sponsorship of this publication delivers unmatched brand awareness.

Circulation: 35,000
Become the exclusive sponsor of the HIMSS Preview – a special pre-show supplement to the January ediciton of Healthcare IT News.  Approximately 35,000 copies will be distributed to selected Healthcare IT News subscribers and to all pre-registered HIMSS attendees.  The supplement will showcase the many highlights of the HIMSS07 Annual Conference and Exhibition. 

Investment - $40,000

Conference Pens

An excellent method to promote your company.

Your logo will be literally at the fingertips of every attendee. Everyone receives a conference pen, and every time they use it, they will see your company’s name and information.

Investment - $10,000

Printer Stations

Maximize your marketing dollar and reach attendees while they print handouts from educational sessions.

Attendees print thousands of copies of the session handouts during the conference. Ensure that your marketing message is seen while attendees utilize this essential equipment.

Investment - $10,000

Trolley Stop

Here comes your company’s name and logo…right through the exhibit hall floor.

The trolley stops here…right at your logo. These signs – containing your company logo and booth number – are in the can’t miss main aisle of the exhibit hall.

Investment - $5,000/each (six available)

“You Are Here” Locators

Help attendees navigate their way around the convention center.

Attendees will refer to the “You Are Here” locators placed near each entrance. Your logo will appear on these helpful locators all week long.

Investment - $5,000/each (six available)

Conference e-News Updates

Put your logo in front of attendees and create a call to action prior to the conference.

Timing is everything. Just prior to the conference, HIMSS sends out email notices on every activity, learning opportunity and meeting at the conference related to particular topics. Sponsor an e-mail that provides valuable conference information on the most important issue to your customers.

Investment - $6,000/each (3 available)

Annual Conference Web Page Sponsorship

Put your logo and message in front of attendees as they navigate through the HIMSS07 website.

Sponsoring a specific page on the HIMSS Annual Conference Web site lets you link your organization with an event or a topic of interest to your target audience in a highly visible way. In the months leading up to the event, the site attracts nearly 300,000 page views. At the same time, your logo and message get noticed by customers and prospects on both the site and in conference materials.

Pages available for sponsorship:
Exhibition
Education
Networking events
Career

Investment - $6,000/each (multiple page locations available)

HIMSS07 Web Site Sponsorship

Reach your audience prior to the conference and create an advertisement to attract traffic to your booth.

The HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition Web site attracts more visits than at any other time of the year. The traffic nearly doubles as 85 percent of attendees return multiple times to view updates on exhibitors, educational sessions and business development opportunities. Highlight your company’s exposure not only on the Annual Conference Web pages but throughout the event, as you’ll receive prominent recognition at the conference for your sponsorship support.

Investment
$30,000 Exclusive
$15,000 for up to three co-sponsors

In Conjunction With

Do not miss an opportunity to host an event In Conjunction With HIMSS07.

Host a sales meeting, client event, customer training sessions, board meetings and more In Conjunction With the HIMSS07 Annual Conference and Exhibition.

View the In Conjunction With Application

Exhibitors’ Product and Service Directory

Do not miss this opportunity to gain additional market exposure in conference publications and online.

Gain additional exposure all year long through the Exhibitors’ Product and Service Directory.  This online directory was viewed over 355,000 times for the 2005 HIMSS Annual Conference and Exhibition. 

Booth Giveaways & Raffles

Create excitement and draw traffic to your booth.

Booth giveaways are an effective selling tool when tied to your company’s marketing strategy.   Exhibitors who conduct their raffle drawing on Thursday, March 1, 2007 will receive 10 exhibitor priority points.

Booth Giveaways & Raffles- electronic submission

New Product Showcase

This is a great way to introduce your new products to prospective clients.

Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to promote a new product or service.  Don’t miss this chance to introduce your new product or service to the entire healthcare IT industry, including the anticipated attendance of over 23,000 professionals at HIMSS.

New Product Showcase

Private Demonstration

Schedule meetings with small groups of clients.

Invite prospective clients to a private demonstration in the exhibit hall before the exhibit hall opens/closes or during the afternoon breaks on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Private Demonstration Request Form- electronic submission
Private Demonstration Security Order Form

Branding Packages

Maximize your visibility…By purchasing a package; you enjoy savings of over 20%.

Message Visibility Package
One-meter Message Panels are placed in high-traffic areas on the exhibit hall floor reminding attendees of your booth number and reinforce your message.  Exhibit Hall Banner reinforces your message and reminds everyone of your booth number and location.  Bus Wrap provides maximum exposure during the conference while attendees are driven to and from their hotels.

1. Message Panel
2. Exhibit Hall Banner (for turnkey banner cost increases by $4,000)
3. Bus Wrap

Electronic Visibility Package
Sponsoring a specific page on the HIMSS Annual Conference Web site lets you link your organization with an event or a topic of interest to your target audience.  Reach all attendees multiple times during the conference while attendees can search for information on exhibitors and their educational sessions.  Put your name in front of the attendees before they arrive and sponsor a countdown email.

1. Web Page Sponsorship
2. Navigational System
3. Countdown email

Investment – Message Visibility Package - $13,000
Electronic Visibility Package - $14,000

Branded Postcard & Stickers

Another opportunity for your company to gain maximum exposure at HIMSS07.  We have four options to choose from:

• Send free postcard to your potential clients
• Upgrade by including your company name, logo and/or booth number
• Receive sticker free to place on your company postcards
• Upgrade by including your company name, logo and/or booth number

HIMSS07 Branded Postcard & Sticker Order Form- electronic submission
(samples: CoBranded Postcard, HIMSS Branded Postcard, CoBranded Sticker, HIMSS Branded Sticker)

Taste of HIMSS

Drive traffic to your booth by participating in the Taste of HIMSS.

Good food always attracts a good crowd! Participating exhibitors will host hors d’oeuvres and refreshment stations that will attract qualified attendees ready to feast on IT solutions. Increased sales opportunities are also on the menu at the Taste of HIMSS.

Taste of HIMSS Order Form

HIMSS Expo Yellow Pages

Be a part of this directory used before, during and after HIMSS07.

Circulation: 40,000
Attendees use the Expo Yellow Pages to search for the most-shopped products and services through the HIMSS Expo Yellow Pages.  This handy supplement is mailed to all registered attendees in advance of the show (in January) as well as to 20,000 subscribers to Healthcare IT News.  It will also be distributed to conference participants on-site.

Media Kit - Print Advertising Opportunities

Investment – Varies on Size

Le Sack

Le Sack’s early-morning delivery is a great way for exhibitors to reach their top prospects first, before they visit the show floor.

The HIMSS Le Sack is a high-quality plastic tote filled with exhibitor materials. It’s delivered directly to attendees’ hotel rooms on the first morning of HIMSS07. Additional delivery days may be reserved. Le Sack is targeted to high-level conference attendees from provider organizations.

Media Kit - Print Advertising Opportunities

Investment – Varies on Package

Publication: HIMSS Resource Guide

Put your ad in the hands of attendees as they plan their week.

Circulation: 10,000
Distributed to every conference attendee at registration and provides important meeting information, a complete guide to the educational sessions, floor plans, exhibitor listings and schedules.

Media Kit - Print Advertising Opportunities

Publication: HIMSS Daily Insider

Live daily coverage of the annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition.

Circulation: 40,000 (total all 4 days)
The HIMSS Daily Insider offers:
Day 1: A special "Show Extra" edition of Healthcare IT News is delivered to conference and show attendees.
Days 2-4: The HIMSS Daily Insider, produced live on site, is distributed to attendees the next three days.
All 4 days: The HIMSS Exhibit Guide is produced and distributed along with each day's daily newspaper as a special bound-in section.

Healthcare IT News Contacts:

Southeast
John D. Payne, Vice President Sales
john.payne@medtechpublishing.com
207-688-6270 ext. 209
(fax) 207-688-6273

Northeast
Vinnie Biunno
vincent.biunno@medtechpublishing.com
(201) 666-2118
(fax) 201-666-9660
 
Midwest
Steve Loerch
steve.loerch@medtechpublishing.com
847-498-4520 ext.3006
(fax) 847-498-5911

West
Gordon Hunt
gordon.hunt@medtechpublishing.com
949-366-3192
(fax) 949-366-3193

Pre-Conference Brochure

What a better way to inform your clients of where you will be exhibiting than a brochure to the actual conference.

Receive free HIMSS07 pre-conference brochure to send to your potential clients prior to HIMSS07. You can receive the HIMSS07 pre-conference brochure to send out to your clients or potential clients to attract them to visit your company’s booth at HIMSS07.

Pre-Conference HIMSS07 Brochure Order Form - electronic submission

Investment - Free