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CONNECT.SHARE. ADVANCE.DDW® 2022 INDUSTRY SUPPORTER PROSPECTUS

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DDW is your opportunity to fuel progress and meet with your target audience in person and virtually.

Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) brings physicians, researchers and other industry professionals together to exchange knowledge, formulate ideas and uncover new ways to improve the lives of those living with digestive diseases. As an industry supporter, you’ll contribute to this vital sequence of events by highlighting how your products and technologies are accelerating growth — while also building relationships with decision-makers from every subset of the field.

In San Diego, you’ll meet face-to-face with this global community for the first time in more than two years. Capitalize on the pent-up desire for discovering new solutions in person and augment your company’s success by joining leaders in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. You’ll also have the opportunity to expand your reach to a virtual audience through a virtual showcase.

The following information is as of Sept. 20, 2021. Visit the online prospectus for the most up-to-date details.

CONNECT. SHARE. ADVANCE.

EXHIBIT HALL (IN PERSON) Sunday, May 22–Tuesday, May 24, 20229:30 a.m.–4 p.m. PDTSan Diego Convention CenterSan Diego, CA

INDUSTRY SUPPORTER SHOWCASE (VIRTUAL)Saturday, May 21–Tuesday, May 24, 2022Extended access to the virtual showcase included.

DEDICATED EXHIBIT HALL HOURS:We’ve scheduled fewer sessions during selected times so you can visit the Exhibit Hall without missing sessions.

9:30-10 A.M. / 11:30 A.M.-2 P.M. / 3:30-4 P.M.

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DDW views industry supporters as an integral part of the educational and scientific program. Qualified industry supporters are limited to firms, organizations and agencies that promote an awareness of products, technologies and services that are recognized and approved by DDW as being in harmony with, and supportive of, the objectives of the meeting. DDW has the sole right to determine the final eligibility/qualification of any firm, organization, agency or product for inclusion as an industry supporter. Rulings of DDW shall, in all instances, be final with regard to allowed use of exhibit space.

CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALTYCompanies must fall within one or more of these categories in order to be eligible to participate in DDW. Additional documentation may be required to qualify.

EXHIBIT SPACE ASSIGNMENTS

AND PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM Space assignments and virtual components are based on priority points. If you have any questions about priority points, please contact Show Management. New qualifying supporters will be assigned space on a first come, first-serve basis after full payment has been received.

• Anesthetics and Conscious Sedation

• Artificial Intelligence and Technologies

• Capsule Endoscopy Technology

• COVID-19

• Diagnostic Equipment, Devices and Services

• Disease State Awareness

• Endoscope Disinfection: Reprocessing Equipment, Solutions, Accessories and Services

• Endoscopes: Upper Scopes, Colonoscopes, Enteroscopes, EUS and ERCP Scopes

• Endoscopic Devices

• Laboratory Testing

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Nutritional and Weight Management

• Other Imaging Techniques: OCT, Confocal, Fibroscan, Fluoroscopy, etc.

• Patient Education, Tools and Mobile Apps

• Pharmaceuticals: Acid Suppression Medications

• Pharmaceuticals: Antiviral Medications for Hepatitis

• Pharmaceuticals: Diarrhea, Constipation and Functional Bowel Disorder Medications

• Pharmaceuticals: IBD Medication

• Pharmaceuticals: Other Pharmaceuticals

• Practice Management/Telemedicine Technologies

• Probiotics and Medical Foods

• Professional: Certification, Education, Recruitment and Medical Training Simulation

• Publications

• Start-Up Company

• Surgical Equipment

INDUSTRY SUPPORTER ELIGIBILITY

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DDW ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS

We hosted our first-ever fully virtual DDW in 2021. Thank you to all our attendees, participants, supporters and sponsors who helped to make this event successful.

YEAR-TO-YEAR ATTENDANCE

PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

2016 2017 2018 2019 2021

14,091San Diego, CA

14,502Chicago, IL

13,855Washington, DC

13,912San Diego, CA

11,862Virtual Only

Event

Primary Professional

Activity

Basic Science – 17%

Biliary Tract Diseases – 21%

Clinical Practice – 47%

Colorectal Diseases – 31%

Education and Training – 19%

Esophageal Diseases – 22%

Functional GI and Motility Disorders – 22%

Health Care Delivery, Disparities and Quality – 9%

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases – 37%

Liver Diseases and Transplantation – 20%

Microbiome in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases – 1%

Obesity and Nutrition – 14%

Pancreatic Diseases – 18%

Pediatric GI – 7%

Practice Management – 6%

Stomach and Small Bowel Disorders – 19%

Technologies and Procedural Innovation – 17%

Education – 2%

GI Fellowship Training – 6%

Administration – 1%

Industry – 5%

Patient Care – 40%

Basic Research – 6%

Translational Research – 3%

Clinical Research – 7%

No Response – 29%

AREAS OF INTEREST (Multiple Answers Permitted)

The following shows the percent of attendees that are interested in each focus area, as categorized by the 2021 DDW Tracks.

PRESCRIBING CAPABILITIES

72% of attendees have prescribing capabilities

2021 REGISTRATION REPORT

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112 countries represented

at DDW 2021

MEET WITH GI LEADERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

DDW 2021 VIRTUAL STATS

Most attendees not only engaged with industry supporter content, but spent at least an hour viewing the sessions.

71% of attendees interacted with industry supporter content.

69.7 minutes: average amount of time each attendee interacted with industry supporter content. Product Theaters and Satellite Symposia were among the most popular session types for attendees.

20 Product Theaters and 18 Satellite Symposia conducted.

33,573 views of industry supported events during the live meeting.

2021 GLOBAL ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN BY REGION

Asia-Pacific10.4%

Africa0.4%

Middle East3.5%

Western Europe11.0%

North America55.2%

South America11.7%

Eastern Europe2.1%

Central America/ Caribbean

5.7%

DDW Virtual™ attendees spent a significant amount of time on the platform.

136,000 SESSION VIEWS

25% of these views were for Product Theaters and

Satellite Symposia.

6.4 HOURS

Average time spent by attendees on

the platform.

309 SESSIONS

offered.

2021Virtual

Attendees

North America

55.2%International

44.8%

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EXHIBIT SPACE PRICINGCATEGORY $/SQ FTInline (100 sq. ft. minimum)* $33

Corner Fee* $200

Island (200 sq. ft. minimum) $38

Pricing for DDW 2022 has not increased. DDW will be honoring 2020 booth pricing.

Companies who select a face-to-face exhibit space can choose from the following package levels based on square footage.

SQUARE FOOTAGE PACKAGE LEVEL INCLUDED 100 Non-Profit

100-300 Basic

400-600 Bronze

800-1200 Silver

1,400-1,800 Gold

2,000-3,600 Platinum

4,000+ Platinum+

Companies can also upgrade their virtual presence. Please use the table on the next page to determine your upgrade fee. Companies who elect not to participate in person, can select the Virtual Only package.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE EXHIBIT SPACE?

• Company listing on the online Exhibit Hall floor plan, in the DDW Mobile App and in other DDW materials, where applicable.

• 44”x7” identification sign indicating your company name and booth number (corner and insides only).

• 8’ draped back wall and 3’ draped side wall (corner and insides only).

• Unlimited complimentary industry supporter badges for booth personnel and virtual platform.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS

*Non-profit rates are available for those organizations that promote public awareness of gastroenterology-related diseases. Size is limited to one 10x10 exhibit space and this level is not eligible for a virtual package upgrade. Official documentation required to qualify. Hospitals (and clinics) are eligible for the non-profit rate with documentation of non-profit status. Any organization that intends to recruit a physician for a hospital, clinic or group practice is not eligible for the non-profit status and will need to reserve space at the full exhibit space rate.

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PACKAGE LEVEL CURRENT EXHIBIT SPACE FEE

SUBTRACT THIS FEE FROM YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE FEE

UPGRADE FEE

Basic $3,500

Bronze $10,000

Silver $25,000

Gold $50,000

Platinum $75,000

Platinum+ $150,000

Companies who elect not to participate in person, can select the Virtual Only package.

PACKAGE LEVEL VIRTUAL ONLY (DOES NOT INCLUDE FACE-TO-FACE PARTICIPATION)

Non-Profit $1,200

Basic $4,200

Bronze $12,000

Silver $30,000

Gold $60,000

Platinum $90,000

Platinum+ $180,000

REACH A LARGER AUDIENCE AT DDW 2022For the first time, DDW will have opportunities for industry supporters to participate with both the in person event in San Diego and online through our virtual platform.

We are thrilled to be able to expand our conference and reach a larger audience than ever before. Industry supporters will have the opportunity to interact with attendees within the virtual platform through upgrade opportunities. Please use the below table to determine your upgrade fee.

PACKAGE LEVEL You can find your upgrade fee by inputting your current exhibit space fee according to your package type.

Note: the upgrade fee will appear as a negative amount until you input your current exhibit space fee. Once you input your current exhibit space fee and click out of the form field, the upgrade fee will appear to the far right.

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PAYMENT TERMS• Applications submitted before Nov. 5, 2021:

o Full payment due Nov. 5, 2021: Ten (10) priority points will be awarded for full payment before this date.

o Full payment not made before Nov. 5, 2021:

Exhibit space will be released into general inventory and DDW reserves the right to resell the space.

Company will need to reapply for exhibit space at DDW.

• Applications submitted on or after Nov. 5, 2021:o Full payment is required before exhibit space is assigned.o Exhibit space confirmation and copy of executed

contract will be sent upon receipt of full payment.o Application will expire if full payment is not received

within 30 business days of submission. Any applications received after April 22, 2022, will need to pay by credit card or send a check, wire transfer or ACH within five (5) business days of submission. If payment is not received during that time your application will expire and you will not be assigned an exhibit space.

Please make sure to review the payment and cancellation policy. Submission of your contract online is an acknowledgment of all DDW policies, payment schedules, cancellation polices, and rules and regulations.

INDUSTRY SUPPORTER REGISTRATIONRegistration is required for all staff whether they will be face-to-face or interacting on the virtual platform. Registration opens in January 2022. You must be registered for DDW before you can book housing.

INDUSTRY SUPPORTER HOUSING DDW’s official housing provider is onPeak. All hotel reservations must be made through this provider as hotels cannot take direct reservations. Reserve by calling 855-202-8097 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET. Show Management is not responsible for reservations incurred through unofficial sites.

SHOW SCHEDULEExhibit Hall (In Person)Sunday, May 22–Tuesday, May 24, 20229:30 a.m.–4 p.m. PDTSan Diego Convention CenterSan Diego, CA

Industry Supporter Showcase (Virtual)Saturday, May 21–Tuesday, May 24, 2022Extended access to the virtual showcase included.

EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICENEXT STEPS: WE’RE HERE TO HELPDDW prides itself on providing supporters with exceptional customer service. Contact our experienced staff to inquire about the benefits of exhibiting, ask questions or book your space.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Companies A-F

NIA MURPHYAccount Manager, Industry Sales and Operations301-941-9789 | nmurphy@gastro.org

Companies G-M and New Industry Supporters

TESSA AYALAAccount Manager, Industry Sales and Operations 301-657-2176 | tayala@gastro.org

Companies N-Z

KAITLIN LAWRENCESenior Manager, Industry Sales and Operations301-941-2627 | klawrence@gastro.org

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DDW offers a variety of sponsorships, banners and attendee engagement programs. Show Management is confident there is something for each and every supporter, but if you don’t see something that works for you, just call. The team will work with you to design a custom package to suit your needs.

AREAS OF SPONSORSHIPFor an up-to-date list of sponsorships available, please visit www.ddw.org/sponsorships.

DDW MOBILE APP With more than one million opens per year, this resource helps attendees navigate the convention center, search scientific sessions, locate industry supporters and much more. DDW offers sponsorship opportunities within the mobile app to help you reach your target attendee.

ATTENDEE COMMUNICATIONS DDW offers multiple ways to communicate directly to attendees before and after the event. By purchasing an exclusive e-blast (available year-round), ad space in the new DDW monthly newsletter or a direct mail list, you can share unique messaging about your products or services showcased at DDW.

HOST AN INDUSTRY SUPPORTED MEETING Want to provide information on your product or service in a more personal setting? DDW offers multiple ways to accomplish this goal. Whether it be a Product Theater, a Satellite Symposia or an on-site business suite, DDW will work with you to see what best suits your company’s needs.

DIGITAL MEDIA• Website

• Emails

• Blog

• Attendee Retargeting

• Newsletter Emails

ATTENDEE OUTREACH• ePosters

• Digital Conference Bag Insert

• Attendee Activities and Experiences

• Direct Mail Sponsorship

• Sponsored Email Blasts

• Registration Sponsorships

MOBILE APP• Banner Ads

• Splash Page

• Push Notifications

BUSINESS SUITESThe perfect place for you to meet with staff and clients or transact business away from your booth without having to leave the Exhibit Hall. Multiple sizes and options are available.

ON-SITE BRANDINGOPPORTUNITIES

• Banners

• Mall Maps and Stacked Cubes

• Escalator, Balcony and Window Clings

• Charging Stations

• Digital Signage

• Information Booths

HOST AN INDUSTRY SUPPORTED MEETING

• Product Theater

• Satellite Symposia

• In-Conjunction with (ICW) Meeting

MAXIMIZE YOUR PRESENCE WITH SPONSORSHIPS

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ROI WITH PROVEN TOOLSDDW provides industry supporters with resources and tools, including free webinars, articles and personal assistance, to help you meet your goals. The online Industry Supporter Portal offers 24-hour access to important information, including easy access to financial information, deadlines and a checklist to help your planning, as well as registration for your staff. One login gets you access to everything you need to prepare for this year’s event.

TOOLS FOR SUCCESSUtilize the Industry Supporter Portal throughout your booth planning process. Here you can secure your sponsorship opportunities, access your invoice and financial data, find all relevant vendor websites, complete required forms and find monthly newsletter archives.

NEWSLETTER AND SOCIAL MEDIADDW’s social media channels and monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date with opportunities, special offerings and upcoming deadlines.

facebook.com/DDWMeeting

twitter.com/ddwmeeting

instagram.com/ddwmeeting

bit.ly/LinkedInDDW