Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities The BAD Annual conference will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from Tuesday 3rd Thursday 5th July 2018. The 2017 Liverpool meeting had record numbers and we hope to build on this in 2018. As the largest UK Dermatology Conference, we expect over 1,200 delegates to attend, who will share their expertise and find out about the latest in key clinical issues, good practice and the latest dermatology research. Why exhibit and sponsor? Excellent networking opportunities: build new partnerships with over 1,000 key stakeholders in Dermatology Create new business opportunities, increase sales and build a quality database Raise the profile of your company, products and services To show your commitment to the profession Who will I meet? Consultants 52% Trainees 22% Staff, Associate and Specialty Doctors 8% Clinical Assistants 2% Research Fellows 2% Other * 14% *Includes research assistants, company directors, sales representatives, retired members

The Exhibition The exhibition is an integral part of the Conference. It gives our exhibitors the opportunity to target their products and services towards a broad range of health care professionals, enabling you to have direct interaction with delegates. Located in both the Cromdale and Lennox Halls the exhibition will comprise of a mixture of space and shell scheme stands. The layout of the exhibition hall has been designed to maximise flow around the hall, the inclusion of the Pharma Presentation areas, Hot Topic zones, coffee and lunch points make the exhibition hall a focal point for delegates, giving you the chance to forge strong personal links with new and existing clients in a professional yet relaxed, atmosphere. We will be continuing our relaying the main Plenary sessions into the Exhibition Hall. We are also pleased to announce that the hot food option will continue for all attendees and once again exhibitors are welcome to join delegates for the BADfest social event. Exhibition timetable Tuesday 3rd July 10:00 17:00 Wednesday 4th July 08:30 17:00 Thursday 5th July 08:30 14:00 Stand prices Frozen.again! Shell scheme stands Space only stands 495 (+VAT) per m2 475(+VAT) per m2 Fascia name board Space in Hall to the dimensions & positions chosen Stand listed in the final programme Stand listed in the final programme Please note furniture is not included. Furniture can be ordered through the exhibitors pack available online

Exhibitors and complimentary passes Exhibitors receive 1 badge per 2m 2 of exhibition space purchased. If you require any additional passes, these will be charged at 75 (+VAT) per person. In addition there will be free registrations (subject to proof of eligibility) at the following scale: 4-8sqm = 1 free registration 9-16sqm = 2 free registrations 17-30sqm = 3 free registration 31 sqm+ = 4 free registrations Sponsorship at the 2018 Annual Meeting The BAD Annual Conference will provide exhibitors with the opportunity to demonstrate your support and commitment to the field of dermatology, exposure and access to delegates to portray key messages to a focused, influential audience, leaving a strong and lasting impression of your company beyond the exhibition hall. Satellite Symposia Organise your own satellite symposia as part of the conference, which will give your company the opportunity to enhance key messages to delegates. Breakfast Symposia Wednesday 4 th July 07:45 08:30 Sidlaw (Capacity 300) Wednesday 4 th July 07:45 08:30 Fintry (Capacity 300) Thursday 5 th July 07:45 08:30 Tinto (Capacity 200) Thursday 5 th July 07:45 08:30 Kilsyth (Capacity 200) Costs: 3,000 (+VAT) Main Symposia Wednesday 4 th July 13:00 14:00 Sidlaw (Capacity 300) Wednesday 4 th July 13:00 14:00 Fintry (Capacity 300) Wednesday 4 th July 13:00 14:00 Moorfoot / Kilsyth (Capacity 400) Costs: 17,500 (+VAT) Evening Symposia Wednesday 4 th July 18:15 19:00 Sidlaw(Capacity 300) Wednesday 4 th July 18:15 19:00 Fintry (Capacity 300) Costs: 4,500 (+VAT) Room hire (theatre style layout) Standard audio visual (AV) package within the room including speaker preview facilities Symposium details in the official programme A PDF advertisement notice for inclusion in the Associations e-shot preceding the conference Proposals for Satellite Symposia should be submitted by Friday 16th February 2018. Template for proposals and guidelines available on request.

Scanners The RFID Badge scanners will collect delegate email address and contact information. This will be an email address specifically chosen by the delegate for this purpose. Costs: 400 per scanner (+VAT) Delegate bag inserts Opportunities for exhibitors to place inserts in delegate bags are available. All inserts must be approved by BAD prior to printing. Deadlines Sample for approval to BAD Friday 5 th May 2018 1,000 copies to be received by Friday 9 th June 2018 Costs: 1,000 per insert (+VAT) Delegate badge and lanyard branding All delegates and attendees are required to wear a badge for entry. Include your brand on the badge inserts or lanyards. The company must supply the lanyard to the specification of the BAD. Costs: Badge Insert: 1,000 (+VAT), Lanyard: 1,000 (+VAT) Programme advertising The BAD Annual Conference Programme is distributed to all delegates at the conference; the programme will contain details of all exhibitors as well as the floor plan. A second announcement will also be sent out to all members electronically prior to the conference in April. Deadlines Second announcement and Final Programme Final Advert for approval to BAD Friday 10 th March 2018 Final Programme Final Advert for approval to BAD Friday 5 th May 2018 Costs: Full colour page add in second announcement and final programme: 1,000 (+VAT) Full colour page add in final programme: 750 (+VAT)

Pharma Presentation Zone Excellent opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, the zone is located in the main exhibition hall. Note only exhibiting companies can book a slot. Slots available on: Tuesday 3rd July: 12:15 12:30 12:30 12:45 12:45 13:00 Thursday 5th July: 12:30 12:45 12:45 13:00 13:00 13:15 Costs: 1,000 (+VAT) Well being Zone Located in the heart of the exhibition hall, D-Stress & Go will provide a relaxation hub for delegates and exhibitor. Our team of therapists are able to provide a wide variety of therapies which include Shiatsu, Reiki, Seated Acupressure Massage, Indian Head Massage and Thai Yoga Massage. Included with each therapist we provide a Reflexology Foot Massage Machine/Chi Machine. This enables delegates/exhibitors waiting for their session to further enjoy the relaxation experience. As a sponsor of the area you will be able to provide branded t-shirts for all the Therapists to wear for the duration of the meeting. Costs: Price on application Mobile Charging Zone Opportunity to brand the Mobile charging area. Costs: Price on application Coffee Cup branding Opportunity to provide and brand all general delegate coffee cups during breaks. Costs: Price on application If you have your own suggestion regarding sponsorship or to discuss any of the above opportunities, contact Jenna Bowler on 020 7391 6358 or email jenna@bad.org.uk