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2018 OPC Na onal Conference

2017-06-14

EXHIBIT AND

SPONSORSHIP

PROSPECTUS

CAPITALizing on Change; CLAIMing our Domain

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WHAT IS OPC 2018? Event

The Ortho cs Prosthe cs Canada (OPC) biennial Na onal Conference is the premier event & largest gathering of O&P professionals in Canada.

The OPC Na onal Conference is aimed at providing vital educa onal content and business development tools to adapt and navigate this era of technological change and advancement in our industry.

2018 will be the first year the Tech Symposium is integrated into the OPC Na onal Conference and with that a be er technological perspec ve to all the programming for Cer fied Clinicians and Registered Technicians alike.

The 2018 Na onal Conference will also feature a Pre‐Conference workshop on Wednesday, August 8 focused on “The Business of Ortho cs & Prosthe cs”.

Theme

The theme for the 2018 OPC Na onal Conference is:

CAPITALizing on Change; CLAIMing our Domain

From technological advances in 3D prin ng to the educa onal changes across North America to the encroachment of allied professions, the intent of this conference is to help our professionals navigate the ever‐changing world of O&P.

Not only is the OPC Na onal Conference a great opportunity to learn but its the perfect place to network and reconnect with peers.

At OPC, we work hard and we play hard.

At our Na onal Conference we do both.

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O awa, Canada’s Capital Canada’s Capital is a large mul cultural city with the warmth and welcome of a small town. This beau ful historic city boasts a cosmopolitan urban centre surrounded by nature at its best.

O awa has something for everyone.

Explore the impressive landmarks, the wealth of cultural a rac ons that showcase the country’s rich heritage, the na on’s art collec ons or the military past and present.

Discover the vast network of recrea onal pathways that wind past parks and historic sites.

The official site for the 2018 OPC Na onal Conference sits in the heart of downtown O awa. With direct access to the Shaw Centre and the upscaled CF Rideau Shopping Centre, The Wes n Hotel is just steps away from Parliament Hill and the noted Byward Market.

Overlooking the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO world heritage site, the Wes n Hotel features extensive mee ng rooms and over 44,000 square feet of versa le space.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa,

ON, K1N 9H4, Canada

www.thewestinottawa.com

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FAST FACTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

CONFERENCE LOCATION: THE WESTIN OTTAWA 11 Colonel By Drive, O awa, ON, K1N 9H4 EXHIBIT HALL LOCATION: 4th Floor, Provinces & Confedera on Ballrooms CONFERENCE DATES: August 8— Pre‐Conference “The Business of P&O” August 8‐11— Na onal Conference August 10‐11—Tech Symposium SHOW SCHEDULE:

MOVE‐IN: August 8, 11am—9:00pm

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS: August 9

7:30‐9:00am—Breakfast 10:15‐10:45am— AM Break 12:30‐2:00pm—Lunch 4:00‐7:00pm—Exhibit Hall Social

August 10 7:30‐9:00am—Breakfast 10:15‐10:45am—AM Break 12:30‐1:30pm—Lunch 3:00‐5:00pm— Happy Hour

MOVE‐OUT: August 10, 5:00pm—9:00pm / August 11, 8:00am—12:00pm Complimentary Wi‐Fi throughout show floor CUSTOMS: Customs Le er of Recogni on

OFFICAL SUPPLIERS:

AUDIO‐VISUAL SERVICES: OPC has partnered with the on‐site technology provider PSAV Presenta on Services to provide the audio‐visual support for this conference. Addi‐

onal services are also available Mark Chippa, Sales Manager ‐ PSAV Wes n O awa Office: 613‐569‐1595 / Fax: 613‐569‐0935 TRADE SHOW SERVICES: OPC has partnered with Freeman to provide trade show services, material handling, shipping & ware‐housing, and customs support for this conference. Addi onal services are also available. Freeman—Exhibitor Services Department PH 613‐748‐7180 ext. 234 freemano [email protected] CASL Document

NUMBER OF BOOTHS: 72 BOOTH INCLUSIONS: Standard 10 x 10 Booth includes: 8’ Black Back Drape and 3’ Side Black Drape Facility Carpet One (1) Full Conference Exhibitor per Booth One (1) Exhibit Hall Only Badge per Booth

Op onal Services: Electrical, addi onal furniture, A/V are all available from Official Suppliers.

Addi onal Exhibitor Badges available.

CANCELLATION POLICY: From the date of space assignment to 30 days prior to event (July 10, 2018) a 50% refund less a $100.00 cancella on fee. If less than 30 days’ no ce, no refund will be applied. Cancella ons must be submi ed in wri ng to [email protected].

KEY DATES: Early Bird Booking Deadline: March 31, 2018 Company Info/Logo Due: May 31, 2018

Proof of Insurance Due: May 31, 2018 Early Bird Supplier Orders Due: July 18, 2018 Cancella on Fee Applies: July 10, 2018

Contact: Sandra Fyfe ‐ Event Manager at [email protected] or 613‐595‐1919 x 1

REGISTER HERE NOW!

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WHY EXHIBIT WITH OPC

Develop rela onships with new prospects and strengthen es with exis ng clients

Differen ate your products and services from your compe on

Increase sales and build your consumer base by mee ng with clinic and facility owners and high level prac oners

Take advantage of our Sponsorship opportunities to set your company apart from the rest.

Take advantage of educa on sessions to learn what’s happening in the Canadian P&O industry

Increase visibility for your organiza on in a targeted market

Present a Manufacturer’s Workshop

Deliver Product Display Showcases

Benefit from fun networking events with Delegates in the Exhibitor Hall

Engage with leading researchers and clinicians to learn what products and support is needed from manufacturers

Par cipate in leading keynote speaker engagements, educa onal workshops and panel sessions

and so much more!

Be er ROI: You spoke. We listened.

We, at OPC, are aware that no conference could

be possible without the generous support of our

industry sponsors and exhibitors. To that end, we

have chosen to revitalize our model and increase

our Sponsors and Exhibitors’ return on investment.

New this year: Larger booths. With a large venue comes more

space. This year our booth spaces are 10’ x 10’

More Exhibitor Badges per booth. We have added an addi onal “Exhibit Hall Only” Exhibitor Badge to each booth space.

2 Social func ons focused on our Exhibi ng partners in the Exhibit Hall.

F&B on us. All F&B at Exhibitor social func ons will be provided by OPC. No extra investment!

Increased Exhibit hours. We increased exhibitor face me with delegates.

Show Floor Educa on. Driving delegates to the trade show floor.

Special Contest in Exhibit Hall to encourage a endance and interac on

Whether you are showcasing exis ng products or services or introducing new ones you can take advantage of this

unique marke ng opportunity during the largest gathering of O&P professionals in Canada.

More than 50 exhibitors make this exposi on the premier event in Ortho c and Prosthe c products and services

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WHAT IS INCLUDED Booth Inclusions: Standard 10 x 10 Booth space 8’ Black Back Drape and 3’ Side Black Drape Facility Carpet

One (1) Full Conference Exhibitor Badge per Booth. One (1) Exhibit Hall Only Badge per Booth

Full Conference Exhibitor Badge includes:

Admission to all Educa on Sessions MCE credits (if applicable) Mee ng Materials Conference Social Func ons Breakfasts, Lunches and Breaks Value $700

Complimentary Exhibitor Company lis ng on the OPC Na onal

Conference website, Conference App and printed Final Program.

Exhibitor Rates: Register early and Save!

Before March 31, 2018 $1,775 CDN

A er March 31, 2018 $2,000 CDN

Addi onal Booth $1,475 CDN

Product Display Showcase $400 CDN

20‐minute presenta on me Present your product to delegates in a mini‐theatre se ng. Set during the lunch hour for maximum

exposure. Listed in the Conference Program and App Push no fica on reminders through App

70 Booths!

Space is limited!

We an cipate the Exhibit Hall

to be a sellout – as usual.

Don’t wait!

Manufacturer's Workshop $650 CDN

1½‐hour presenta on me An opportunity to provide in‐depth product

or procedure demonstra ons to a cap ve audience.

Listed in the Conference Program and App

Presenta on Opportuni es:

Exhibit Hall Only Badge includes:

Limited access. Exhibitor Hall Only. Breakfast, Lunches, Breaks Exhibit Hall Social Events Value $400


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EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE:

EXHBITOR MOVE‐IN Wednesday, August 8 11:00am—9:00pm Move‐In

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Thursday, August 9 7:30am — 9:00am Breakfast

10:15am — 10:45am AM Break

12:30pm — 2:00pm Lunch

4:00pm—7:00pm Exhibit Hall Social

Friday, August 10 7:30am — 9:00am Breakfast

10:15am — 10:45am AM Break

12:30pm — 1:30pm Lunch

3:00pm—5:00pm Happy Hour

EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT Friday, August 10 5:00pm—9:00pm Move Out

Saturday, August 11 8:00am—12:00pm Move Out

Wes n Provinces and 4th Floor Ballrooms


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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PLATINUM

$25,000 CDN

Lunch sponsor recogni on Keynote speaker sponsor and

introduc on Speaking Opportunity Program Ad Push no fica on on App

Pre‐conference invita on Banner ad on OPC conference website Sponsor Signage Recogni on in Synergy e‐newsle er

pre‐ and post event (1) OPC Associate Membership

GOLD

$15,000 CDN

Lunch sponsor recogni on Program Ad Push no fica on on App Banner ad on App Pre‐conference invita on

Banner ad on OPC conference website Sponsor Signage Recogni on in Synergy e‐newsle er

pre‐ and post event (1) OPC Associate Membership

SILVER

$10,000 CDN

Refreshment break sponsor recogni on

Push no fica on on App Banner ad on App

Banner ad on OPC conference website Sponsor Signage Recogni on in Synergy e‐newsle er

pre‐ and post event

BRONZE

$5,000 CDN Banner ad on OPC conference website Sponsor Signage

Recogni on in Synergy e‐newsle er pre‐ and post event

The following benefits are based on each sponsor’s combined investment in the 2018 OPC Na onal Conference

$5,000 Name Badges (non‐compe ng with lanyard sponsor) 1

$3,500 Delegate Bags Sponsor 1

$3,000 Lanyards (non‐compe ng with name badge sponsor) 1

$3,000 Mobile Charging Sta on Sponsor 1

$2,500 Gamifica on Sponsor 4

$2,000 Tech Skills Compe on Sponsor 1

$2,000 Website Banner Ads (March through August) 4

$1,500 USB S cks Sponsor 1

$250 Delegate Bag Insert 10


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MEETING SPACE With 27 mee ng rooms and over 47,200 square feet of versa le space, The Wes n O awa sets the tone for successful business gatherings here in the na on's capital.

The Exhibit Hall will cover the expansive Provinces and Confedera on Ballroom on the 4th floor of the hotel. Max ceiling height 15.9’

Product Display Showcases will be in Provinces 1 within the Exhibit Hall.

FLOORPLAN

Booth space selec on will be at the discre on of OPC


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WHO EXHIBITED

Ability Dynamics

Ac on O & P Inc.

Afana Pouliot

Alps South

Alterna ve Prosthe c Services Inc.

Anatomi Metrix Inc.

Aplix Canada / AFI Products

Berre a Medical Inc.

Breg Inc.

Bulldog Tools Inc.

Cascade Dafo Inc.

College Park Industries

Daw Industries Inc.

DJO Global Canada

Drew Shoe Corp.

GAITrite

iBrace

ISPO Canada

Myrdal Orthopedic Technologies Inc.

Na onal Shoe Special es Ltd.

OPCTEC USA

Ortho Ac ve Appliances Ltd.

Orthos Orthopaedic Solu ons Inc.

Ortoped

Ossur Canada Inc.

O obock

Professional Orthopedic Products

ProtoKine cs Gait Analysis Walkways

Roden Leather Company

Simple Abili es Inc.

SIMS Medical Corp.

Steenwyk Custom Shoes

TechMed 3D

Tekscan Inc.

The Knee Centre

The War Amps

Touch Bionics Inc.

Trulife

Turbomed Ortho cs Inc.

Vorum

Why should you Exhibit? Because your compe tors do…

2016 Exhibitors

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WHO IS EXHIBITING!

Ac on O & P Inc.

Afana Pouliot

Alps South

Aplix Fasteners Inc.

Balthazard Distribu on Inc.

Berre a Medical Inc.

Breg, Inc.

Bulldog Tools Inc.

Canadian Orthopaedic Supply

Cascade Dafo Inc.

Coapt

College Park Industries

Create O&P

DJO Global Canada

ERP Group Professional Products

iBrace

ISPO Canada

Myrdal Orthopedic Technologies Inc.

Na onal Shoe Special es Ltd.

OPIE So ware

Ortho Ac ve Appliances Ltd.

Ortho c Holdings Inc. (OHI)

Ortoped

Ossur Canada Inc.

O obock

Professional Orthopedic Products

RUSH Foot

Texas Assis ve Devices, LLC

The Knee Centre

The War Amps

Valco Products

Vorum

See a list of our current supporters to date

2018 Exhibitors

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DELEGATE DEMOGRAPHICS

ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE: 250‐300 Ortho c and Prosthe c Professionals from across Canada. Cer fied Clinicians Registered Technicians Educa onal Instructors Facility Owners Residents Interns Students Associates Researchers Manufacturers Distributors Suppliers

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OPC DEMOGRAPHICS

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OPC DEMOGRAPHICS

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ALIGNMENT MAGAZINE

There is no be er way to reach Canadian ortho c and prosthe c professionals with your message about your products and services than the official publica on of Ortho cs Prosthe cs Canada (OPC), Alignment magazine. 94% of ortho c and prosthe c professionals read most or all of Alignment each year.

The 2018 edi on will be a special anniversary issue featuring "The Best of Alignment" from the past 9 years.

Addi onal Features: Full page adver sers will have logo featured on Alignment webpage and be recognized through OPC social

media channels. Half page and larger adver sers will also be recognized through OPC social media channels

Take advantage or the Alignment + OPC Conference Cross‐Promo on

* sponsorship amount over $3,000 will be added to the offer price


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