GIS in Public Health - Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus

Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus
URISA’s 2007 GIS in Public Health Conference
May 20-23, 2007
Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is pleased to host a new specialty conference, to explore the many uses of GIS for public health access, processes, and decision-making. The conference was developed as a result of a high level of interest in the 'public health track' at URISA's annual conference over the past few years. A dedicated committee (see below) of well-known and respected professionals in the field has spearheaded this effort to create a specialty conference to promote sharing of information and networking within the discipline.

The conference program was developed through a Call for Presenations and features pre-conference workshops, 32 breakout sessions, a keynote address from Dr. Charles Croner, and a closing plenary session on “Rebuilding New Orleans: What information systems do we need to rebuild a healthy city?”.

Join us in New Orleans to celebrate this new URISA program, certain to become an annual event to look forward to each year.

Most of the exhibit hours are dedicated hours, meaning there is no program conflicting with exhibit time. Attendees will not feel pressured to choose between educational sessions and making connections in the exhibit hall. And exhibitors will have time to attend sessions and network outside of the exhibit hall.

Exhibition Schedule

Sunday, May 20, 2007
12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Exhibit installation

Monday, May 21, 2007
7:00 – 9:00 AM Exhibit installation

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Hours

Dedicated exhibit time:
9:30 – 10:30 AM Dedicated time in the exhibition
1:00 – 1:30 PM Dedicated time in the exhibition
3:00 – 3:30 PM Dedicated time in the exhibition
5:00 – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Reception

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Exhibit Hall Hours

Dedicated exhibit time:
10:00– 10:30 AM Dedicated time in the exhibition
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM Lunch on own and exhibits
3:00– 3:30 PM Dedicated time in the exhibition

3:30 – 7:30 PM Exhibit Dismantle

Note that the conference program runs until Wednesday, May 23 at 12:00 Noon. The social event for the conference is Tuesday evening.

Comprehensive Booth Package:

• One standard 8x10 booth space
• Draped back wall and siderails
• Booth identification sign
• Exhibit hall security
• Pre- and Post-conference attendee lists
• One full conference registrations per 8x10 booth (additional booth staff registrations are $100)
• Complimentary VIP exhibit passes for customers
• Reception and refreshment breaks in exhibit hall
• Listing in exhibitor directory

Exhibit Fee — Per 8 x 10 Booth:
$500 (if paid for by April 2, 2007); $700 (if paid for after April 2, 2007)


Floor Plan - Only 14 booths available – don’t delay!

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Show Decorator – Freeman

Booths Sold (as of April 23, 2007)

Sponsorship Opportunities

A wide variety of promotional opportunities are available to help keep your organization’s name “front and center” in the minds of conference attendees, not only during but also after their conference experience. Build booth traffic, generate quality leads, and capture the attention of conference-goers. Pick one or a combination of sponsorships, or propose your own idea to URISA. Don’t delay, sponsorships are granted on a first-come/first-served basis. There are both premium sponsor packages and individual options listed below.

Platinum Sponsor— $5,000 (no longer available) - Reserved - ESRI

• Conference Bags - As the platinum sponsor your company logo will appear alongside the URISA Conference logo on the attendee bags.
• Company Literature and Giveaway - As the platinum conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the conference bag that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
• Acknowledgements - As the platinum sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions and recognized in the conference program.
• Addressing the Conference - The platinum sponsor is the only sponsor given the opportunity to address the conference. As the platinum sponsor you will have the opportunity to address the conference for 5 to 10 minutes during the closing conference session.

Gold Sponsor — $3,000 (one opportunity available)

• Company Literature and Giveaway - As the gold conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the conference bag that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
• Recognition - The gold conference sponsor will be recognized as the sponsor of Monday’s Roundtable Luncheon.
• Acknowledgements - As the gold sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions and recognized in the conference program.

Silver Sponsor — $2,000 (one opportunity available)

• Company Literature and Giveaway - As the silver conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the conference bag that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
• Recognition - The silver conference sponsor will be recognized as the sponsor of the Internet Café during the conference. The sponsor's website will be set as the home page on the monitors being used.
• Acknowledgements - As the silver sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions and recognized in the conference program.
  

Bronze Sponsor — $1,000 (one opportunity available)

• Company Literature and Giveaway - As the bronze conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your organization’s brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the conference bag that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.
• Recognition - The bronze conference sponsor will be recognized as the sponsor of the poster session taking place during the event.
• Acknowledgements - As the bronze sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions and recognized in the conference program and on signage.

Individual Sponsorship Packages

Workshop Beverage Break Sponsorship — $300
Demonstrate your company’s support of the intensive, full-day educational program, by sponsoring a morning or afternoon beverage break during the workshops on Sunday, May 20. Sponsors may distribute company literature at the beverage break stations.

Tuesday Conference Social Event Sponsorship — $3,500
Tuesday’s all-conference social event will combine dinner, entertainment and networking at its finest! The sponsor of this special event will long be recognized and appreciated.

Exhibit Hall Reception Sponsorship — $2,000 sole sponsor; $500 for co-sponsorship (up to 4 available)
Everyone attends the Exhibit Hall Reception on Monday evening! Attendees will flock to the reception, which takes place in the exhibit hall to network with their colleagues and vendors and enjoy the reception fare before heading out to explore New Orleans later that evening. The sponsor(s) will enjoy ample recognition.

Refreshment Breaks — $500 each
Conference attendees appreciate the coffee/refreshment breaks during the conference. Sponsor one or more!

Have another idea for another sponsorship? Please contact Wendy Francis to discuss.

Conference At A Glance

Sunday, May 20, 2007
Pre-Conference Workshops
Exhibit Installation

Monday, May 21, 2007
Opening Keynote Address - Charles Croner, PhD, NCHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Educational Sessions (twelve 90-minute sessions throughout the day)
Exhibits
Luncheon
Networking Reception & Poster Session

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Educational Sessions (sixteen 90-minute sessions throughout the day)
Exhibits
Social Event

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Educational Sessions (four 90-minute sessions)
Closing Keynote Address/Panel

Reservations can be made by calling 1.800.228.9290. The Marriott is accepting reservations immediately. In order to obtain the discounted rate, you must identify yourself as a URISA attendee. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is April 30, 2007.

About New Orleans - Now is the time to fall in love with New Orleans all over again.

The most celebrated and historic core of the city – including the Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street, Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St. Charles Avenue – not only remains intact, both physically and spiritually, but is thriving. The cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience continue to flourish, as they have for centuries. We are open, fully prepared and eager to welcome all of our visitors again.

The historic and cultural experience that attracts more than 10 million people to New Orleans each year is as rich, charming and welcoming as ever. There are more than 28,000 hotel rooms here, and our famed restaurants and music clubs are humming. In February 2006, the 150th anniversary of Mardi Gras was a coming out party for the city, which has since enjoyed equally historic festivals, sporting and cultural events, conventions and meetings. It’s no surprise that the New York Times has named New Orleans the “Comeback of the Year” and both Orbitz and Travel + Leisure have chosen it as one of their top destinations for 2007.

Travel
If you're flying, the Louis Armstrong International Airport is conveniently located just 15 miles from the Central Business District and French Quarter. Getting around New Orleans is a piece of cake. The city is remarkably compact and easy to navigate. Visitors are always pleasantly surprised to learn that many of the city’s attractions, accommodations and event venues are within walking distance of each other; in fact, “hoofing it” (in New Orleans’ case, translated as walking or grabbing a mule-drawn carriage) is a favorite means of transportation in the Crescent City.

But, if you prefer wheels to legs, New Orleans has a very accessible and reasonably priced public transportation system, too. It only costs $1.25 to take an RTA bus . . . or one of the city’s famed streetcars, which travel the Riverfront and Canal Street. Where else can you actually ride on a historic landmark?

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