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2018 AWS CONFERENCEO C T O B E R 2 0 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 • B O S T O N , M A

CORPORATE SUPPORT & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

Ready to exhibit or advertise? Complete our new online application at womensurgeons.org.For more information, contact Bree Angelo at [email protected], or 312.265.2996.

THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SURGEONS (AWS), FOUNDED IN 1981, IS AN INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE WOMEN SURGEONS TO REALIZE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS.

AWS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Issued a statement on pay parity and has worked with the Women in

Surgery Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) on aparental leave statement

• Governor for the American College of Surgeons

• Representative on the ACS General Surgery Advisory Council

• Representatives in most ACS State Chapters

• Three AWS Editorial Board Members for the American Journal of Surgery(AJS) and the October issue of AJS includes AWS scientific manuscripts

• 21 surgical specialties represented by our members

• Research scholarships

• Visiting professor programs

engagecurrent and future women surgeons

to realize their professional and personal goals.

excelin their endeavors through

mentorship, education and a networked

community that promotes their contributions and

achievements as students, surgeons and leaders.

empowerwomen surgeons

to succeed.

Does your organization strive to be women friendly in this day and age? Show it through your support of AWS.

Half of all US medical students and nearly 40% OF SURGICAL RESIDENTS ARE WOMEN and AWS has this audience captured. Join us at the 2018 Conference to reach them! With approximately 1,800 MEMBERS representing 21 countries, five local AWS Chapters and 52 Medical Student Chapters, AWS is the largest organization dedicated to women surgeons across all surgical subspecialties. AWS provides mentoring opportunities and leadership development by fostering the interaction among and exchange of information between women surgeons.

The 2018 Annual Conference will embrace the theme, DARE TO BE YOU, and feature a variety of scientific and inspirational leaders in surgery. New to the program this year, AWS will feature an interactive Story Slam and a Negotiation Workshop.

Brand FootprintAWS Members: 1,798

Website UVs per month: 128,424

eConnections newsletter open rate: 34%

Facebook followers: 6,294

Twitter followers: 15,600

PUBLICATIONS

Our partnerships have resulted

in AWS branded products such

as The Pocket Mentor and

The AWS Guide to Success: Navigating Your Surgical Career.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018Exhibits open in the Surgeons’ Lounge all day on Saturday.

7:30 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast Available in the Surgeons’ Lounge

8:30 – 9:15am Introduction and Kickoff Speaker

9:15 – 10:30am Scientific Sessions

10:30 – 11:00am Networking Break in the Surgeons’ Lounge

11:00am – 12:00pm Scientific Sessions

12:00 – 1:00pm Keynote Speaker

1:00 – 2:30pm Lunch with Interactive Program and Networking

2:30 – 4:15pm Scientific Sessions and Poster Presentations

4:15 – 4:45pm Networking Break in the Surgeons’ Lounge

5:00 – 6:00pm Annual Business Meeting

6:00 – 7:30pm Wine and Cheese Networking Reception in the Surgeons’ Lounge

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 20187:30am – 12:00pm Concurrent Workshops

(Separate registration fee required)

Negotiation Bootcamp for Women: Creating the Groundwork for Success

Mock Residency Selection Committee Workshop*

*Medical Student Program

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20186:00 – 7:30pm Reception for Women in Surgery

7:30 – 10:00pm AWS Foundation Awards Dinner

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 20187:00 – 9:00am AWS Networking Breakfast

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

AND EXHIBITORS

ADDITIONAL GRANT SUPPORT provided by

EXHIBITORS

Morgan Stanley

Charles Schwab

CBL Path

CONFERENCE AGENDA AT A GLANCE Subject to change

THE SURGEONS’ LOUNGEAgain, this year’s exhibit hall will be transformed into The Surgeons’ Lounge—a space to network in a comfortable

environment. The conference agenda provides 3.5 hours of unopposed time over breakfast, breaks and the evening

reception, for maximum networking opportunities. The Surgeons’ Lounge is the optimal place for sponsors and exhibitors to

connect with the AWS Membership. We’ll set the stage for you to enhance your relationships with attendees, while providing

an original and memorable experience.


EXHIBITOR $1,500

ENGAGE$5,000

EMPOWER$10,000

EXCEL$25,000

EXHIBITOR TABLE PACKAGE IN THE SURGEONS’ LOUNGE:Table tent with sponsor’s name, 6-foot draped table, 2 chairs.

• • • •FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS (25% discount on all additional registrations) 1 1 2 3

SIGNAGE RECOGNITION AT THE EVENT • • • •LISTING IN CONFERENCE MATERIALS • • • •LOGO ON CONFERENCE WEBPAGE

NAMEONLY • • •

ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN AWS ECONNECTIONS(bi-monthly e-publication) • • •SOCIAL MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON AWS FACEBOOK AND TWITTER • • •BANNER AD ON AWS WEBSITE, FROM SIGN-UP THROUGH END OF 2018 • •PRE-CONFERENCE E-BLAST SENT FROM AWS (company provided HTML content) • •2 TICKETS TO AWSF AWARDS DINNER • •POST-CONFERENCE E-BLAST SENT FROM AWS (company provided HTML content) •ONE HOUR OF ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH SELECT OFFICERS/COUNCIL MEMBERS •

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS SUMMARY

ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Registration Bag Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500Limited availability

Branded Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500Production included. One-color company logo and AWS logo on a giveaway item of AWS’ choosing

Starr Poster Contest for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Medical Students & Residents

Story Slam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000With continued monthly sponsored podcasts via social media

AWS Networking Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000Exclusive opportunity

Negotiation Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000Exclusive opportunity

Surgeons’ Lounge Title Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . $20,000Exclusive opportunity


2018 AWS CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-23, 2018 • BOSTON, MA

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

The Association of Women Surgeons and Association of Women Surgeons Foundation also gratefully

accept Educational Grants for the 2018 Annual Conference, as well as other educational endeavors

throughout the year. Educational Grants are acknowledged in any printed program as well as at the

specific event, if applicable.

The grants can include support for the below expenses. Additionally, “in kind” grants may be needed at

times, including disposable instruments or equipment on loan.

• Printing• Meals & Social Event• Miscellaneous Meeting Expenses (speaker expenses, lanyards, registration bags, WiFi service, etc.)

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