Dear Potential Exhibitor:
Once again, it’s time to mark your calendar! “The 2nd Annual APPA Convention” for independent Pharmacy Owners and Pharmacists is coming June 7-9, 2018 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. Whether large or small, exhibiting at “PharmaCon Expo” is a prime business opportunity to enhance your company profile and increase your visibility among the leaders in the Pharmaceutical industry.
We also provide you with several excellent networking opportunitieswithyourcustomers and prospects, including the Golf tournament, closing reception, and Festival Night. Throw on your jeans and plan tosparkle at these fun-filled events! Dazzle, dance, and network the nightaway.
This is the time to get the most for your investment. We, at American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, realize that many budgets have been cut, and this surely applies to your marketing funds. This is why we remind you that APPA can maximizeyouradvertising investment and prepare yourbusiness for thefuture.
We look forward to your partnership with APPA.
Sincerely,
Events Coordinator
Come join APPA’s EventSponsorship Program!
APPA is dedicated to continue increasing the value of recognition represented to our sponsors and exhibitors. We seek to provide the maximum exposure and ROI for your company!
How Can We Best Accomplish This?
•Over 1,000+ pharmacy owners, pharmacists,Hospital pharmacist,
pharmacy buyers and other procurement professionals
•80 exhibitor booths spaces (less competition, more brandexposure)
•Low cost for booth space andattendance
•Network at our Golf Tournament2018
•Maximize media coverage and exposure (Journaliston site forinterviews)
•Exhibitors: Wholesalers, Manufactures,Distributors, Software Companies, and pharmacyvendors
Over 30 hours of lectures, skill building workshops, and roundtables
•The premier networking and productshowcase opportunity
Sponsorship of the PharmaCon Expo offers your organization the opportunity to secure a spotlight on your company's product and services. Your support at the exposition will generate goodwill for your company, while providing the chance to expand your customer base.
Tentative Convention Schedule
Please check our website for the latest agenda info.
Welcome to Orlando, FL!
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Get out your golfing gear and enjoy our national golf tournamentof 2018! This will be a great networking opportunity for attendees andexhibitors.
1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. (Register for this event on the joinappa.com website.)
Friday, June 8, 2018
Continuing Education Courses from 9:00am– 4:00pm
Trade Show from 10:00am – 6:00pm
Hospitality Party from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Continuing Education Courses from 9:00am – 4:00pm
APPA Trade Show from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Industry Luncheon from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
80’s party from 7:30pm - close
Do not miss this opportunity to play an integral part among this powerful audience of pharmaceutical industry professionals through targeted or traditional sponsorships
Exhibitor and Sponsor Pricing
MEMBER BOOTHSPACE
$2,500
*MUST CONFIRM PRIOR TO MAY 1ST, 2018 (Discounts can’tbe applied for thispackage) *
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a TradeShowExhibitor•Logo recognition on the APPA official Eventwebsite
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• TrashCan • (2)ExpositionBadges • Acknowledgement in the Official APPA ExpositionGuide, distributed free on site to each attendee
POST-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo Recognition as a trade show exhibitor on joinappa.comwebsite • Website Direct Link:Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to 90 days after theevent
NON-MEMBER BOOTH SPACE
$3,000
*MUST CONFIRM PRIOR TO MAY 1ST,2018. *
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a TradeShowExhibitor•Logo recognition on the APPA official Eventwebsite
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• TrashCan• (2)ExpositionBadges• Acknowledgement in the Official APPA ExpositionGuide, distributed free on site to each attendee
POST-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo Recognition as a trade show exhibitor on joinappa.comwebsite • Website Direct Link:Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to 90 days after theevent
PREMIER BOOTH
SPACE
$5,000 (5available)
(Corporate members save 5%, Bronze Sponsor save 7%, Silver Sponsor save 10% and Gold Sponsor save 15%)
*MUST CONFIRM PRIOR TO MAY 1ST,2018.*
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a TradeShowExhibitor•Logo recognition on the APPA official Eventwebsite
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• TrashCan • (2)ExpositionBadges • Acknowledgement in the Official APPA ExpositionGuide, distributed free on site to eachattendee
(Electrical included upon request)
POST-EVENT BENEFITS:
Logo Recognition as a trade show exhibitoron mybigins.comwebsite • Website Direct Link:Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to 90 days after theevent
EXPOSITION PLATINUM SPONSOR $25,000 EXCLUSIVE
*MUST CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST,2018
CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING FOUR OPTIONS:
•ExhibitBoothSign• Option to provide videomessage on event website • An Exclusive Sponsor Indoor Hallway Banner • (6) Additional Complimentary Exposition Badges
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo recognition and acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor in the Attendee Brochure • Logo recognitionon the APPA official Event website, including a hot link (direct link) to your company website from our sponsor page
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• Trash Can &ElectricalIncluded • Official APPA Exposition Guide, distributed free on site to each attendee •ExpositionSignage: Logo recognition on1 exhibition hallentrancemarquees Logo recognition on 1 registration counterfrontpanels Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallaislesign • ExpositionAttendee
Badges: Registration is required bythepre-showcut- off date for all complimentary registrations. Eight (8) Complimentary Trade Show Badges; Up to eight (8) additional Discounted TradeShowBadges • All Platinum Sponsor staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their showbadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor in a post eventarticle • Logo Recognition as a PlatinumSponsor on the Sponsors’RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to 90 days after theevent
EXPOSITION GOLD SPONSOR $15,000
•THREE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE•
*MUST CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO MAY 1ST,2018
CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING FOUR OPTIONS:
•ExhibitBoothSign• Option to provide videomessage on event website • AdditionalEventSignage • (4) Additional Complimentary ExpositionBadges
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo recognition on the APPA official Event websiteon the Sponsor RecognitionPage
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• Trash Can &ElectricalIncluded • Logo Recognitionin the Official APPA Exposition Guide, distributed free on site toeachattendee •ExpositionSignage: Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallentrancepanel Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallaislesign Logo
recognition on sponsored Event Signage• Exposition Attendee Badges: Registration is required by the pre- show cut-off date for all complimentary registrations. SIX
(6)ComplimentaryTradeShowBadges;Uptosix(6)additional Discounted TradeShowBadges • All Gold Sponsor staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their showbadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor in a post event article • Logo Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on the Sponsors’RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to90 days after theevent
EXPOSITION SILVER SPONSOR $10,500
*MUST CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO MAY 1ST,2018
•THREE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE•
SILVER SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
•Option to provide video message on event website•
(2) Additional Complimentary Exposition Badges PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Attendee Brochure - Acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor* • Logo recognition on the APPA officialEvent website on the Sponsor RecognitionPage
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• Trash Can &ElectricalIncluded • Official APPA Exposition Guide: Acknowledgement in the Official APPA Exposition Guide,distributedfree on site to each attendee •ExpositionSignage: Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallentrancepanel Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallaislesign Logo recognition onsponsored EventSignage • Conference Attendee Badges: Registration is required by the pre-show cut-off date for all complimentary registrations. Four (4)Complimentary Trade Show Badges; Up to four (4) additional Discounted TradeShowBadges • All Silver Sponsor staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their showbadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor in a post event article • Logo Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on the Sponsors’RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to90 days after theevent
EXPOSITION BRONZE SPONSOR $7,500
*MUST CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO MAY 1ST,2018
•THREE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE•
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
•Option to provide video message on event website•
(2) Complimentary Exposition Badges PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as aBronzeSponsor*• Logo recognition on the APPA official Event website onthe Sponsor RecognitionPage
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• Trash Can &ElectricalIncluded • Acknowledgement in the Official BIG Exposition Guide, distributed free onsite toeachattendee •ExpositionSignage: Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallentrancepanel Logo recognition on 1 exhibition hallaislesign Logo
recognition on sponsored Event Signage• All Bronze Sponsor staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their show badges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a Bronze Sponsor in a postevent
article• Logo Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on the Sponsors’RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to90 days after theevent
EVENT OFFICIAL HOST$50,000 * SOLD
Pioneer Rx
•EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP•
CHOOSE THREE FROM THE FOLLOWING FIVE OPTIONS:
•ExhibitBoothSign• Meeting Space – Opportunity to schedule private meeting space at the Convention Center or Hotel location free of room rental use fee. Confirmation based on final schedulingbyAPPA. • Special Event: APPA's Events Team to help coordinate Sponsor’s Special Event. All event costs are exclusiveof thissponsorshipagreement. • (1) Additional Booth Space
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Your organization will be featured in the Attendee Brochure • Logo recognition on APPA's officialevent website, including a hot link (direct link) to your company website from our sponsorpage
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•PipeDrape• (1) 8'DrapedTable•2Chairs• Trash Can &ElectricalIncluded • Logo Recognition and opportunity to include a marketing message in the official APPA Exposition Guide, distributed free on site to eachattendee •ExpositionSignage • All APPAOfficial Host staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their show badges • Exposition Attendee Badges: Registration is required by the pre-show cut-off date for all complimentary registrations. Ten (10) Complimentary Trade Show Badges; Up to ten (10) additional discounted Trade ShowBadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as the APPA Official Host in a post eventarticle • APPA Partner Logo: Use of officialAPPA Partner Logo until the end of theeventyear • Logo Recognition as the APPA Official Host on the Sponsors’ RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to 90 days after the event. • Major directional/indoor welcome banners exhibition hall entrance marquees registration counter front panels exhibition hall aisle sign column wrap, centrallylocated.
INDUSTRY LUNCHEON SPONSOR $35,000
*MUST CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST,2018
•EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP•
When you sponsor our luncheon you have access to the ultimate captive audience. This is an exceptional
opportunity for your company to reach the area’s most influential market. The Sponsorship Package includes availability for your signage at the event (you provide), plus your logo on all related promotional materials. Plus you’ll have a perfect opportunity to distribute corporate materials directly into the hands of your prospects! You or your company representative will have preferred seating and will be invited to make a brief presentation prior to the meeting.
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Recognized as luncheonpresentingsponsor• Dominant recognition in e-newsletter, e-invitations and APPA Exposition Guide, distributed free on site to each attendee • Prominent signage on the stage at the luncheon • Exposition Attendee Badges: Registration is required by the pre-show cut-off date for all complimentary registrations. Eight (8) Complimentary TradeShowBadges • Your brochures/flyers or other promotional material can be placed on attendee seats duringevent. • Official Luncheon Sponsor staffreceives a Sponsor Ribbon for their showbadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as the Official Luncheon Sponsor in a posteventarticle • APPA Partner Logo: Use of official APPA Partner Logo until the end of theeventyear • Logo Recognition as the Official Luncheon Sponsor on the Sponsors’ Recognition Page • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official event website for up to90
days after the event date
RECEPTION
SPONSOR$18,500 * MUSTCONFIRM SPONSORSHIP PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST,2018
•EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP•
CHOOSE ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING THREE OPTIONS:
•Option to provide video message oneventwebsite• AdditionalEventSignage • Two (2) Additional Complimentary Exposition Badges
PRE-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo recognition on the APPA official Event websiteon the Sponsor RecognitionPage
AT-EVENT BENEFITS:
•Logo on all marketing materials promoting reception • Logo Recognition in the official APPA Exposition Guide, distributed free on site to each attendee •Signage: Logo recognition aroundfood
areasLogoonnapkinsLogo recognition onsponsored EventSignage • Four (4) Complimentary Trade Show Badges; Up to four (4) additional Discounted Trade Show Badges • All Reception Sponsor staff receives a Sponsor Ribbon for their showbadges
POST EVENT BENEFITS:
•Acknowledgement as a Reception Sponsor in a post eventarticle • Logo Recognition as a Reception Sponsor on the Sponsors’RecognitionPage • Website Direct Link: Inclusion on the APPA official eventwebsite for up to 90 days after theevent
INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
SPECIAL EVENT – PRICING VARIES
Hire APPA Events Team to help coordinate your corporate special event, hosted in the event city during the week of exposition, With our key hotel and venue accounts and preferred discounting, we guarantee to deliver a top-notch, professional event to impress your guests. Details of coordination and pricing to be determined.
REGISTRATION PACKET INSERT - $1,500 (Best Value)
Get your company message across to over 1,000+ pharmacy professionals by including a company brochure or flier in each individual registration packet. This is an incredible opportunity to provide additional exposure to your product and brand.
80’s PARTY - $3,500
In conjunction with our 2018 Trade Show, APPA will be holding an 80’s party. This event we are offering a limited number of sponsorships to APPA Exhibitors.
Reception Sponsor (limit of 3)
Benefitsinclude:• Company logoonsignage• Your company logo with link to your company website onthe APPAwebsite
NOTEPADS AND PENS - $5,000 Exclusive Sponsorship
Circulate your logo throughout the CE course, seminars and training classes. Sponsor supplies notepads and pens to be distributed at registration. Sponsor may also supply notepads and pens to be placed at the entrance to the Sessions and Educational Courses meeting rooms.
REGISTRATION ENVELOPES/FOLDERS - $5,500
Company logo and/or message on envelopes/folders along with free company message inserts.
MEETING ROOM SPONSORSHIP- $1,500
We will dedicate meeting rooms for CE courses, seminars, product training and meetings. Please contact us for additional info.
PASSPORT TO PRIZES (Exclusive) - $6,000
Your logo on exhibit hall “passport” used to enter prize
drawings by attendees.
VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT -$10,500NEWYour logo onT-
shirts worn daily by conference staff.
REGISTRATION KIOSKS -$14,500NEWBerecognized
with your company logo prominently placed on the main screen of each registration self check-in kiosk.
Sponsorshipbenefitsinclude:• Exclusivesponsorship
of theregistrationkiosks• Company logo displayedon
the main screen of each registration self check-in kiosk BEVERAGE STATIONS - $10,500
Includes 3 beverage stations along with signage and company logo on napkins. Everyone gets thirsty so why not be on their mind by sponsoring the beverage stations.
LANYARDS FOR BADGES – $10,500–HOT!!!More
than just a neck piece, it’s great way to promoteyour brand by being around the necks of 1,000+ pharmaceutical professionals. (Company provides lanyards)
TOTE BAGS - $15,500–HOT!!!Tote bags will help promote your business long after the trade show isover. Many trade show attendees will continue to use their tote bags, which adds additional value to this sponsor- ship. This is one of the best ways to directly market to your target audience. This will not last long. (Company Provides Tote Bags. (Must Include APPALogo)
OFFICIAL EXPOSITION GUIDE ADVERTISING
Full-Page (Back Cover) Ad - Color - $7,500 (Exclusive)
·One 5" wide x 8"tallad.· Your company name andcontact information printed in the event's Business ReferralDirectory.
Full-Page Ad - Color - $1,000
·One 5" wide x 8"tallad.· Your company name andcontact information printed in the event's Business ReferralDirectory.
Ad Specifications and Conditions
·The ad's resolution must be at least 300 DPI. Bleeds arenot accepted. · When submitted, the ad must beprint-ready.
·The acceptable file formats are: .jpg, .png, .pdf. Wecannot accept ads created in Microsoft Word or MicrosoftPublisher.
·Design services are available at anadditionalcharge.Ifyour ad file is less than 10 MB, submit it via e-mail to he finished size of the Exposition Guide is 5.5" wide x 8.5"tall.
*MUST CONFIRM PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST,2018
TESTIMONIALS
“I have yet to attend another pharmacy summit, which has brought together so many like minded people who were looking for answers as to where to go and who to partner up with. The dinner and reception were also fabulous for so many of us to get to know each other. Great Event!”
- Brian T., Troy, MI
"A serious conference for pharmacist concerned about constantly
improving our industry.” - Gabriella S., Chattanooga, TN
"Congratulations to APPA on your convention! Your convention had all the elements of success. The turnout was excellent and the enthusiasm of the attendees was evident. As a vendor I met
many new pharmacy owners and got to see many of my customers I currently do business with. It was also great to see many old friends I have known over the years in the pharmaceutical industry."
"Each independent pharmacy should represent themselves at
conventions. It’s a very affordable way to get good info & meet company people. Trade show always helps us get to know our company reps, face-to-face."
-Dinorah B., Newark,NJ
“Hats off to APPA for reminding us that independentpharmacy owners are important, too. We don’t always need the bigger is better approach to service our customerswell.”
-Amir W., Orlando,FL
“Absolutely the BEST convention I have been to in the last 5
years.” - Jeffery C., Tampa, FL
“One of the best and most focused events that I have been to.
Provided real opportunities to meet and network with
professionals in the industry”
-Richard L., San Jose, CA
REGISTRATION FORM
To sponsor and/or reserve a trade show space for the 2018 APPA National Convention “PharmaCon Expo the following contract MUST be completed in full. This contract must be signed and returned with full payment to APPA to be considered valid. If the contract is not returned as specified, it is not valid.