ANNUAL MEETING SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

INVITED SYMPOSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 EACH
Invited symposia are chosen and organized according to scientific and clinical importance and timeliness. Each of these symposia consists of invited speakers who are recognized experts in their field. Please contact the National Office or see the NASPGHAN website for program details.

Broad topics for this year will include:
- CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND REPORTS
- NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY 
- NUTRITION
- INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
- LIVER
- COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
- ENDOSCOPY
- FUNCTIONAL GI
- MALABSORPTION
- PANCREAS
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- RESEARCH
- CELIAC DISEASE
- UPPER GI

MEET THE PROFESSOR BREAKFASTS . . . . $5000 EACH
These sessions are led by experts who will each meet with 20–30 participants over breakfast. The format is case-based rather than didactic or formal instruction and we anticipate full registration in the program. Attendees select the topic that most interests them and advance registration is required. Support for the session includes breakfast.
Promotion and Career Tracks 
Advocacy
Difficult ethical cases in practice
Difficult foreign bodies (spinners, pods, batteries, magnets)
Exocrine pancreatic function testing and workup of steatorrhea
Refractory celiac disease
Feeding disorders: evaluation and treatment
Nutrition and cholestatic liver disease
ERCP for congenital pancreatic abnormalities
Refractory constipation
Nausea
When biologics fail in IBD
Stricturing disease in IBD 
NAFLD

POSTER SESSIONS (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 EACH
Abstracts are presented at poster sessions each day of the Conference. Posters are located in the Exhibit Hall. These popular and well-attended sessions are accompanied by food and beverage service.

- THURSDAY—POSTER SESSION I
Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception
- FRIDAY—POSTER SESSION II
Lunch
- SATURDAY—POSTER SESSION III
Lunch

AWARDS AND GRANTS

SHWACHMAN AWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
Presented on an annual basis, this award acknowledges lifetime contributions to the field of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. After widespread announcement of the award guidelines and upon careful review of the candidate’s nomination materials, only one individual is selected as the award recipient.  The award will be bestowed at the Annual Awards Ceremony.

NASPGHAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD . . $. 10,000
The NASPGHAN Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual to recognize excellence and service to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition for achievement of national and/or international recognition in their field. Both physicians and non-physicians are eligible for this award. The award is presented at the Annual Awards ceremony.

TEACHING & TOMORROW PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000
NASPGHAN seeks support to continue our successful Teaching and Tomorrow program which brings promising pediatric residents to the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course. This innovative program offers an extraordinary opportunity for a select group of residents to observe in person the clinical and scientific aspects of pediatric gastroenterology,  hepatology and nutrition. A primary goal of the program is to expose the best and the brightest residents to the many facets of pediatric gastroenterology practice and research and encourage interest in a pediatric gastroenterology career.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
The meeting program provides a comprehensive listing of all the meeting activities. This essential guide to the meeting is provided to all attendees on-site at the meeting. Support of the Annual Meeting Program includes a full page; fourth cover advertisement for the corporate supporter.

CONFERENCE BAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Conference bags provide an excellent opportunity to place your corporate logo on an item that will be used and seen by participants every day of the conference.

BAG INSERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 (PER INSERT)
Double your exposure by inserting a flier, job opportunity, program announcement, or product into the conference tote bags; every attendee receives a bag and all bag inserts must be pre-approved by NASPGHAN. All supporters will be responsible for supplying the necessary amount of supplies for each bag.
Promotional materials will not be permitted in the meeting halls, reception areas or any location in the conference venue outside of rented exhibition space.

INTERNET CAFÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
This valuable service allows attendees to access their email while away at the meeting. At least four internet stations are always a busy and high traffic area at the meeting. Additional recognition includes signage in the Internet Center, as well as your company logo, booth number and link to your website on the screen saver at each station.

LANYARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
Every attendee receives a badge lanyard with their conference bag. Since badges must be worn at all times while at the meeting, attendees naturally rely on the fabric lanyards with a clip at the bottom to display their badge. Exhibiting companies are prohibited from distributing lanyards, making this an item that is well utilized by attendees. Support of this item includes standard attribution plus your company or product name on the lanyard.

WI–FI LANDING PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Your sponsorship will provide FREE Wi-Fi access to NASPGHAN attendees! Your Landing Page ad will be seen every time an attendee accesses the Wi-Fi internet providing thousands of views of your company name, logo and/or product/service.

MAILING LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500–$1,500
Lists are available for pre—show mailings starting in 2015.  Emails are not provided.

KEYCARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500
You will be at every NASPGHAN hotel guest's fingertips at least twice each day as they go in and out. Not only will you get high visibility, they won't want to lose you! The cards will be printed with company name and logo on 1 side.

REFRESHMENT BREAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
Provide attendees with a refreshing break as they peruse the exhibits or poster sessions. Refreshment stations will be set up throughout the hall for attendees' convenience. Optionally, at your company's expense, you may provide plates, napkins and table runners with the company or product name and logo.

OPENING RECEPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
NASPGHAN attendees will be finishing up the Postgraduate Course or arriving for the opening of the meeting on Thursday.  Get a head-start in promoting your company and networking by being the exclusive or co-sponsor of this welcome reception.

PENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000
You have the opportunity to have your company name and logo on the official NASPGHAN Pens that will be placed in every attendee's Tote Bags for use throughout the meeting and beyond.

NOTEPADS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
You have the opportunity to have your company name and logo on the official NASPGHAN notepads that will be placed in every attendee's Tote Bags for use throughout the meeting.
 
CHARGING STATION . . . . . . .$5,000 (PER STATION)
This valuable service allows attendees to charge their devices and laptops while at the meeting. Stations will be placed in convenient and high traffic areas at the meeting. Each station includes signage for your company logo and booth number.
 
BANNER ADS ON CONFERENCE APP . . . $1,500 PER AD or $15,000 for exclusive sponsorship
2016 marked the first year that NASPGHAN provided a complimentary conference app (through Guidebook) for our attendees. The app contains a handy guide to the program of events including speakers and session descriptions, and links to exhibitor information as well as a map of the exhibit floor. It was viewed over 28,000 times and downloaded by well over half the conference attendees. This year, we are offering highly visible, clickable banner ads on a first come-first served basis to those exhibiting companies who want to get their information (literally) into the hands of the attendees onsite.

6th ANNUAL NASPGHAN 5K RACE . . . . . . .. . . . . . .$2500

FULL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
In 2017, our 5K race drew over 100 runners and rave reviews. This year, we are hoping to grow to closer to 200 runners. Your company's name and logo will go on the T-shirts all attendees receive and will also be prominently displayed at the race site.
 

2018 SINGLE TOPIC SYMPOSIUM SUPPORT

Advances IMotility & INeuro Gastroenterology - AIMING for the future
Where the Art Meets the Science

$50,000 ENTIRE COURSE OR $10,000 PER MODULE

The objective of this symposium is to bring together the world’s leading clinicians and scientists to review the state of the art in pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of pediatric gastrointestinal motility related conditions, and to build a foundation for advancing new scientific and therapeutic strategies. The symposium will emphasize and promote the participation of young investigators, including trainees and junior faculty, who will be selected to present their work in this forum. We aim to lay grounds for future research and to inspire the young investigators to further the advancements in pediatric neurogastroenterology and gastrointestinal motility. 

The symposium will provide cutting edge presentations from World leaders from both adult and pediatric fields. The symposium is organized into separate modules focusing on defining the state of the art in the diagnosis and management of functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, framing the key questions that remain in understanding the underlying pathophysiology, and highlighting novel therapies on the horizon. The participants will also have hands-on demonstrations of the most up-to-date equipment, as well as demonstrations and discussions around neuromodulatory therapies in smaller groups. 

Traditionally, existing professional meetings have not provided a forum for comprehensive discussion of pediatric conditions. This symposium will provide the participants an in-depth understanding of the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility, and the chance to understand where the field is advancing, AIMING for the future. 

2018 POSTGRADUATE COURSE SUPPORT

$50,000 ENTIRE COURSE OR $10,000 PER MODULE

The 2017 Postgraduate Course, held on Thursday with no competing sessions, is designed to update the busy pediatric gastroenterologist on the latest developments and treatments for relevant disorders.

Modules for the Course will include:
Endoscopy
Functional/Motility Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver/Pancreas
GI Potpourri

Please contact the National Office or see the NASPGHAN website for program details.

ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE OPPORTUNITIES


LEARNING LUNCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5000 EACH
These sessions will again allow attendees to interact with the Course faculty in an informal setting. The faculty will present cases related to their platform presentations during the course to facilitate interaction and more “in-depth” discussion.

Learning Lunch topics will include:
The complicated endoscopy (upper, lower, high risk patients)
Medical and psychological treatment of vomiting
Management of irritable bowel syndrome
Treat to target
Severe acute colitis
Nutritional and medical management of complicated pancreatitis
Evaluation/Management of the patient with liver failure
EoE:  Complicated cases
Weight management:  Medical/surgical approach