Indiana Optometric Association

IOA 2012 Convention Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities


Indiana Optometric Association Annual Convention
University Place Conference Center and Hotel

April 27-29, 2012

 

There are numerous ways in which your company can support Optometry in Indiana.  Among them are the exhibition and sponsorship opportunities detailed below.  You can make your choices on-line and securely pay through the links provided below. 
 
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
 
IOA Convention attendees are optometrists, opticians, and optometric staff – eye care is their business.  For 2012 we will offer extended show hours and premiere booth space for our VIP business partners.

 

We have a fantastic location for the 2012 convention.  It presents unique opportunities for your company.  The convention will be held at the UniversityPlaceConferenceCenter and Hotel http://www.universityplace.iupui.edu on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). 

 

Benefits and opportunities for exhibitors in 2012

 

  • Extended Show Hours for the Traditional Trade Show – Friday evening and Saturday in the exhibit hall
  • Premiere Show Space – Exhibit for two days in the lobby of the auditorium
  • Virtual Trade Show: On-line company promotion via hyperlinks on the Indiana Optometric Association’s home page
  • Company listing in the IOA Convention seminar handbooks.
  • Attendee  addresses 
  • Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Discounted Hotel Rates

 

The Traditional Trade Show will be held in Scholars Hall.  This year, the Exhibit Hall will be open on Friday evening in conjunction with the Welcome Reception and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm in conjunction with the Member Luncheon.  (Click here for layout of  Traditional Trade Show booths).
 
Tradtional Trade Show Pricing 

Number of Booths

1 Booth

2 Booths

3 Booths

4 Booths

Scholars Hall

$800

$1500

$2200

$2900

 

 
Premiere Space: The OD educational programs will be held in the auditorium of the conference center.  There is a large lobby outside of the auditorium.  We are offering the opportunity for vendors to exhibit for the entire day (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m) on Friday and Saturday in this location.  The traffic will be heavy and you’ll have the opportunity to talk directly with the doctors for two full days!  (Click here for layout of Premiere booths).
Premiere Trade Show Pricing

Number of Booths

1 Booth

2 Booths

3 Booths

4 Booths

Auditorium Lobby
(SOLD OUT)

$1,600

$3,100

$4,600

 

Slate Hallway

$1,400

$2,700

$4,000

$5,300

 

 

Paraoptometrics attending the convention participate in all exhibit functions.

 

No shared booths between companies. 

 

Serving your booth related needs at the 2012 IOA Convention will be Markey’s Exposition Services.  Upon receipt of your booth registration at the IOA office, we will instruct Markey’s to forward a booth packet to you.  If you have questions about your booth needs, you may contact Sabrina Valentine at Markey’s by calling 317.780.3999 or sending email to svalentine@markeys-expo.com.  Markey’s offers a number of useful services. 

 

 

 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 
Your company can select any of the sponsorship options listed below or suggest another way to support the Indiana Optometric Association Annual Convention.  All sponsors will be recognized on the IOA website (http://www.ioa.org/), in handouts (if publication deadlines are met), and onsite. Speaker sponsors are also welcome.   Use the link at the bottom of the box below to make you choices and pay on-line.
 

Event

Standard Rate

 

Exclusive Rate

IOA Board of Trustees Dinner

$1500

 

$3000

Friday Night Reception

 

$5000

 

$10,000

Friday Night Reception/

Entertainment

$1500

 

$3000

House of Delegates Breakfast

 

$2500

 

$5000

Saturday Luncheon

 

$3000

 

$15,000

Saturday President’s Reception

 

$2500

 

$5000

President’s Banquet

 

$5000

 

$10,000

Friday Continuing Education Breaks

$1500

 

$2500

Saturday Continuing Education Breaks

$1500

 

$2500

Saturday Paraoptometric  Continuing Education Breaks

$1000

 

$1500

Sunday Continuing Education Break

$1000

 

$1500

Past-Presidents’ Breakfast

$1000

 

$2000

Shuttle Bus

$1000

 

$2500

Badge Holders

$1000

 

$1500

Post Convention Board of Trustees Meeting

$500

 

$1500