70TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THECANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

HELD JOINTLY WITH THE CANADIAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL GENETICISTS

JUNE 22 – 25, 2019 | NIAGARA FALLS

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT INVITATION

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATIONThe Canadian Association of Pathologists (Association canadienne des pathologists) a voluntary professional organization, advances the interests of the profession and promotes high quality standards for patient care by providing national leadership and promoting excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine practice, education and research. CAP-ACP is a Royal College Accredited Provider of CPD and accredits its own and other educational events.

The association consists of over 1000 people connected to the pathology community in Canada. It officially represents the pathology community to federal and provincial authorities and other national and international professional organizations such as CMA, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the College of American Pathologists, the International Academy of Pathology, and the International Liaison Committee of Presidents.

ANNUAL MEETING PROFILEThe CAP-ACP Annual Meeting will be held at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel in Niagara Falls, from June 22 to 25.

We anticipate over 350 pathologists, technicians and residents will be in attendance at Canada’s premier event for the pathology community. The program is comprised of an extensive scientific program including symposia and workshops. This year the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) will be holding their annual meeting in conjunction with our CAP-ACP Annual Meeting.

The Meeting is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information please contact the CAP-ACP Secretariat at info@cap-acp.org

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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CONFERENCE MARKETINGThe Conference is marketed by the Association through email blasts to our members on a monthly basis beginning in January each year. Full page ads are placed in each issue of the Canadian Journal of Pathology.

Save the Date Cards will be distributed at the Residents Review Course in January 2019 and sent to each pathology laboratory in Canada to be posted in a high traffic viewing location.

NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTThe exhibit hall will be open for two full days June 23 and 24. All refreshment breaks and lunches are served in the exhibit area ensuring exhibitors have easy access to interact with all delegates.

The exhibit hall closes on Monday evening with a reception on the exhibit hall floor.

In addition sponsors and exhibitors are welcome and encouraged to attend the President’s Reception on Sunday evening and the Gala Banquet and Awards event on Tuesday evening.

EXHIBIT SPACEDiamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors have an exhibit space included in their sponsorship entitlements. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with our pathology community.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITSWe have created a variety of sponsorship options to fit the range of marketing objectives and level of investment of our corporate supporters. We are of course open to specifically designing a sponsorship package that fits your needs and may appropriately leverage other marketing initiatives you are undertaking in 2019.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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We are very pleased to offer CAP-ACP Co-Developed, Accredited Integrated Symposia for our 2019 Conference.

This opportunity is available only to Diamond Sponsors.

DIAMOND SPONSORS – $28,000

Exclusive to this level: Conduct a CAP-ACP Co-Developed, Accredited Integrated Symposium

Possible Dates:Sunday, June 23 Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25

Symposium Guidelines:• The symposium must be accredited and co-developed with CAP-ACP following Royal College of

Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maintenance of Certification criteria and CAP-ACP guidelines.

Additional Costs (not included as part of the sponsorship):• The sponsor is responsible for all expenses related to the speakers (honoraria, travel and

accommodation) per the CAP-ACP accreditation guidelines and funding rules.• The sponsor is responsible for all expenses related to food and beverage, if any, which must be

supplied by the host venue.• The sponsor is responsible for all audio-visual labour and equipment above and beyond the basic

equipment provided (1 each dataprojector, laptop, screen, lectern and mic are provided).• Signage related to the symposium.

NOTE: The Scientific Planning Committee will be the Program Planning Committee for all accredited programs. Industry cannot be involved in the program development nor can third party planners or communications companies.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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Entitlements Diamond$28,000

DIAMOND LEVEL• First choice of location on exhibit floor • 3 exhibit hall representatives • Recognition in all conference materials by sponsorship category • Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Sponsorship recognized on the App • 6 complimentary full registrations for company representatives • 1 e-blast to pre-conference attendance list • One full-page ad in the Canadian Journal of Pathology

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS – $13,000

Entitlements Platinum$13,000

PLATINUM LEVEL• 1 exhibit booth • 2 exhibit hall representatives • Recognition in all conference materials by sponsorship category • Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Sponsorship recognized on the App • 4 complimentary full registrations for company representatives • 1 e-blast to pre-conference attendance list • One full-page ad in the Canadian Journal of Pathology • Option to host a breakfast or lunch symposium (if available)

Breakfast Symposium (six (two each day) available) – BOTH SYMPOSIA ON SUNDAY ARE SOLDThere is an opportunity for sponsors to conduct breakfast Symposia on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Sponsors will receive an advance copy of the delegate list in order to invite delegates to attend their session. Sponsors are responsible for the cost of food & beverage and audio visual requirements for their Symposium.

LanyardsThe Lanyards are the most visible promotional sponsorship property at the Conference. Delegates will receive their Lanyard at registration beginning on Friday along with their badge. The lanyards will be required at each event each day through to the Gala Banquet on Tuesday night.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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GOLD SPONSORSHIPS – $9,500

Entitlements Gold$9,500

GOLD LEVEL• 1 exhibit booth • 2 exhibit hall representatives • Recognition in all conference materials by sponsorship category • Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Sponsorship recognized on the App • 3 complimentary full registrations for company representatives • 1 e-blast to pre-conference attendance list • One half-page ad in the Canadian Journal of Pathology

President’s ReceptionThe President’s Reception is a sponsorship opportunity to be recognized as supporting a very important gathering of the key influencers in pathology and medical genetics in Canada. The Sponsor will be recognized through on site signage at the Reception. This is a non-exclusive opportunity.

Gala BanquetThis is a great evening of delegates celebrating their learning at the Conference and the award winners for the year. This is a non-exclusive opportunity.

Residents’ Dinner – SOLDThe Residents’ Dinner on Saturday evening of the Conference is attended by the vast majority of Residents. This is an opportunity for the sponsor to make a presentation to the Residents about their product or service for approximately 20 minutes during the dinner.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION – PELLER ESTATES

Sunday, June 23 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Peller Estates is a stunning venue where people come to awaken their palate by celebrating and learning about the many nuances of wine growing and tasting, pairing and serving buying and cellaring.

Noted for their award wining signature products like Icewine, as well as Chardonnays and Riesling. Peller Estates as earned international acclaim, being recently names Best Canadian Winery of the Year at London’s International Wine & Spirits Competition.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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GALA BANQUET – QUEEN VICTORIA PLACE RESTAURANT

Tuesday, June 25 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Constructed in 1904, the stately building now known as Queen Victoria Place was the former residence of the Commissioners of Niagara Parks. As it enters its 113th year in the heart of Queen Victoria Park, Queen Victoria Place Restaurant offers the very best of Niagara through Chef Sidney Krick’s locally sourced menu, paired with a diverse Niagara VQA wine list and craft beer menu.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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SILVER SPONSORSHIPS – $6,000

Entitlements Silver$6,000

SILVER LEVEL• 1 exhibit booth • 2 exhibit hall representatives • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Sponsorship recognized on the App • 2 complimentary full registrations for company representatives • One quarter-page ad in the Canadian Journal of Pathology

Sunday or Monday LunchThis is a high profile branding opportunity for a company to be associated with this highly attended event. The sponsor will be recognized with entrance and on floor signage at the buffet stations.

Exclusive Refreshment Break Sponsorships (6 available)There are six Refreshment Breaks – two each day the exhibit hall is open and two on Tuesday. Sponsors will have exclusive recognition at their respective Refreshment Break.

Delegate NotebooksThis is a sponsorship option for maintaining a brand presence with delegates after the event. The sponsor’s logo and tagline can be on the outside of the notebook. The cost of the notebooks is the responsibility of the sponsor.

Delegate PensThis is a sponsorship option for maintaining a brand presence with delegates after the event. The sponsor’s logo can be on delegate pen and include a tag line. The cost of the pens is the responsibility of the sponsor.

WIFIWIFI will be available for delegates on the exhibit floor and in all meeting rooms. The sponsor has the option to integrate their name into the password for the WiFi.

Silver Sponsorships continued next page

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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Silver Sponsorship continued:

Charging StationWhen the exhibit hall is open a Charging Station for laptops and mobile phones will be available adjacent to the sponsor’s booth. This represents a substantial branding and networking opportunity for the right sponsor.

Conference AppThe sponsor of the App will be identified on the homepage through the tagline “Mobile App sponsored by SPONSOR”. This designation will also be used on the App Information page. We anticipate a significant number of delegates to start using the App approximately two weeks in advance of the Conference giving the sponsor exclusive advance visibility.

Hotel Key CardsAll guest room keys for Conference delegates at the Sheraton On The Falls Hotel will have the logo and tagline of the sponsor. This translates into many recognition opportunities each day and is a valuable sponsorship property for a company wanting to achieve enhanced awareness amongst delegates. The cost of printing and distribution of the room keys is paid for by the Sponsor.

70th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS

CAP-ACPheld jointly with the

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

(CCMG)

NIAGARA FALLSJUNE 22–25, 2019

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CAP-ACP Conference SecretariatE. info@cap-acp.comT. 613-507-8528

BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS – $3,000Entitlements Bronze

$3,000

BRONZE LEVEL• 1 exhibit booth • 2 exhibit hall representatives • Recognition in all conference materials by sponsorship category • Corporate logo on onsite sponsor recognition signage • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Sponsorship recognized on the App • 1 complimentary full registration for company representative

FRIEND SPONSORSHIPS – $1,000Friend sponsorships are welcome and will be recognized on all conference materials and on the App.

CONTACT

Sponsorship Manager, Michael DavisE. michaeld@cap-acp.com T. 604-739-4653

CAP-ACP Resource Development Chair, Monalisa SurE. monalisasur@yahoo.com