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INVITATION TO SUPPORT

October 21 - 24, 2017Vancouver, BC

INVITATION TO SUPPORT

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Invitation to Support CCC 2017www.cardiocongress.orgOctober 21 - 24, 2017Vancouver, BC

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Dear Valued Partner,

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation take great pleasure in inviting you to partner with us in the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) October 21 – 24, 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Congress is the national forum for the exchange of ideas in cardiovascular health and care in Canada. This invitation identifies the opportunities available during the CCC to extend your brand awareness, network with delegates, build booth traffic, and support the advancement of cardiovascular care in Canada.

The CCC is a key strategic priority for our organization and we take great care in evolving this national Congress. The three-and-a-half-day event continues to transform in 2017 as we put a new spin on learning and networking for the cardiology community. Our delegates will walk away with novel learning and engagement ideas. We encourage our partners to join us in this transformation.

CCC 2017 in Vancouver will be jam-packed with noteworthy speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and opportunities to build connections. With over 3,000 health professionals in attendance, seize the opportunity to explore different perspectives; innovate and co-create with the cardiovascular community; listen in as the cardiovascular community discusses the latest science and modern cardiovascular advances.

Consider your business needs, and then review the opportunities to find the best fit for your organization. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the opportunities or brainstorm something new.

We look forward to seeing you at CCC Vancouver in 2017.

Sincerely,

Anne FergusonCEO, Canadian Cardiovascular Society on behalf of the co-hosts

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www.cardiocongress.org

Transform your thinking and improve the cardiovascular

health of Canadians.2017 CANADIAN CARDIOVASCULAR CONGRESS

OCTOBER 21–24 • VANCOUVER • 21–24 OCTOBRECONGRÈS CANADIEN SUR LA SANTÉ CARDIOVASCULAIRE 2017

Transformez votre mode de pensée et améliorez la santé cardiovasculaire

de la population canadienne.

Canadian Cardiovascular Congress will invigorate you! With over 3,000 health professionals in attendance, explore different perspectives; innovate and co-create with your colleagues and peers; and weigh-in on the latest science and modern cardiovascular advances. You’ll leave with more ideas than you came with and the energy to make them a reality.

CCC brings you one step closer to advancing cardiovas-cular medicine in Canada.

Le Congrès canadien sur la santé cardiovasculaire est la rencontre la plus revigorante de l’année! Soyez parmi les 3 000 professionnels de la santé qui participeront au congrès et découvrez de nouveaux points de vue, innovez et discutez avec des consœurs et confrères pour faire jaillir les idées nouvelles. Exprimez votre opinion sur les travaux scientifiques les plus récents et sur les percées majeures dans le domaine cardiovasculaire. Vous repartirez avec plus d’idées qu'à votre arrivée, et les discussions électrisantes du congrès vous donneront l’énergie de les mettre en pratique.

Le CCSC vous place au cœur d’une communauté qui entend améliorer la médecine cardiovasculaire au Canada.

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Attending OrganizationsCanadian Adult Congenital Heart Network

Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology

Canadian Cardiac Transplant Network

Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society

Canadian Heart Failure Society

Canadian Heart Rhythm Society

Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association

Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons

Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Nuclear & CT Imaging

Canadian Society of Echocardiography

Association des cardiologues du Québec

Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy

Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses

Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Why Attend? The Canadian Cardiovascular Congress is the much anticipated annual national cardiovascular event that brings over 3,000 delegates together in one place. Over 40% of the attendees are Canadian physicians. Many other members of the Canadian cardiovascular health service delivery team are in attendance as well.

EducationalPartners

CCS Affiliates

Physicians; researchers; trainees 41%

Nurses 10%

Technicians and Technologists 4%

Perfusionists 3%

Rehabilitation Specialists 5% (including dieticians and exercise specialists)

Students 10%

Administrators and Policy makers 1%

Industry 26%

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society partners with many groups to bring the educational content to the diverse cardiology community. The CCC is guided by the Congress Advisory Committee made up of representatives from CCS Affiliates as well as Educational Partners representing the full spectrum of the cardiovascular health and care delivery team.



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Why Support the CCC?As the leading Canadian cardiovascular conference, CCC provides a prime opportunity for industry partners and not-for-profit organizations to foster collaboration in research, education and networking. By partnering with the CCS and HSF, you will have access to over 3,000 cardiovascular professionals in health and care at the CCC.

Why Sponsor the CCC? It positions your company with authority in the cardiovascular market. Be in the same room as thousands of attendees in your target market and take advantage of the opportunity to gain respect and credibility. By attending the event, your return on investment potential is limitless. Sponsorship dollars are used to offset the costs of delivery of CCC and to support the CCS in achieving its mission.

Marie LaplanteSenior Coordinator, Exhibition and Sponsorship

Tel. (613) 238-2304 ext. 233 | (866) 317-8461 ext. 233 | [email protected]

Have an idea? Call us!

Objectives1. To showcase high quality Canadian

research and provide an avenue for educational programming for CCS members, CCS affiliates and the broader cardiovascular health care community.

2. To enhance opportunities for professional collaboration and networking.

3. To promote the CCS and HSF as credible voices in cardiovascular health and care to our community and the public.

Sponsorship comes in a variety of levels with recognition through multiple venues and media in the months leading up to the CCC and on-site. Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities are listed in this invitation, each one customizable to address your unique marketing goals.


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Sponsorship Levels CCC 2017 is funded through registration fees, educational grants and sponsorship. Industry support greatly enhances the caliber of the congress and the opportunity to offer high quality educational programming, at the same time presenting a unique opportunity for interaction between healthcare professionals involved in Canadian cardiovascular care and companies offering products and services for this market.

The Canadian Cardiovascular Congress accepts support through educational grants towards the success of CCC. By providing educational grants your organization supports the CCS in its continued commitment to build capacity for a strong cardiovascular community in Canada.

Grand PatronA Grand Patron sponsor provides a general sponsorship to the meeting of $50,000 or more. A Grand Patron receives many recognition and attendance benefits as listed in the table on page 6 and has the opportunity to be recognized as a Platinum or Diamond sponsor.

Platinum Through the cumulative Recognition Program a Grand Patron can become a Platinum Level Supporter with their total sponsorship across exhibits, supporter opportunities > $130,000.

In addition to the benefits listed in the table, Platinum sponsors also receive:• upgraded sponsor recognition signs for their booth;• recognition on the CCC website homepage;• verbal recognition in the Kick-off Session;• upgraded staff ribbons;• recognition signage at the registration counters;• recognition in the confirmation email to all registered delegates;• recognition on the housing website;• recognition in the housing email to all delegates booking hotels through the housing bureau; and• upgraded sponsor recognition signs on-site.

DiamondThrough the cumulative Recognition Program a Grand Patron can become a Diamond Level Supporter with the total of sponsorship across exhibits, supporter opportunities > $100,000.

In addition to the benefits listed in the table, Diamond sponsors also receive:• upgraded sponsor recognition signs for their booth;• recognition on the CCC website homepage;• recognition in the Kick-off Session;• upgraded staff ribbons;• recognition on the housing website;• recognition in the housing email to all delegates booking hotels through the housing bureau; and• upgraded sponsor recognition signs on-site.

PatronGeneral sponsorship of the meeting over $25,000.

ContributorGeneral sponsorship of the meeting over $10,000.



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DescriptionGrand Patron (> $50,0001)

Patron (> $25,0001)

Contributor (> $10,0001)

Priority selection of Accredited Symposia time slot ✓Complimentary 10’x 10’ booth space ✓Priority selection of booth space ✓Complimentary Universal Exhibitor (Full Conference) Registration 4

Complimentary one-day delegate registration for Accredited Symposia Speakers

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Cumulative recognition programme ✓Invitation to participate in stakeholder discussions ✓

Priority selection of à-la-Carte sponsorship opportunities (see list starting on page 9 and guidelines on page 19)

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Use of CCC delegate list (before and after)2 ✓Full page in the Final Programme for your corporate message4 ✓Use of the CCC logo on related advertising and print materials ✓ ✓Recognition in the preliminary meeting promotions3 ✓ ✓ ✓Corporate logo included with exhibitor listing in CCC app3 ✓

A full page Accredited Symposium programme outline insert for the CCC delegate Bag5 ✓

Supporter Recognition through corporate name or logo listed on the following CCC media: Final Programme and Programme-at-a-Glance.

✓ ✓ ✓

Supporter Recognition through corporate logo on the CCC media, website on designated page, on-site signage in select areas during CCC.

✓ ✓ ✓

Acknowledgement of support throughout the year leading up to and during CCC through:3

• Canadian Journal of Cardiology Abstract Publication;• Canadian Cardiovascular Congress website, including a

corporate hyperlink;• Canadian Cardiovascular Society CCC mailings;• Acknowledgment and logo recognition during the Kick Off

Session;• Ribbons for all staff;• Signage at your booth

✓ ✓ ✓

1 Plus applicable taxes2 Additional fees may apply 3 Every Dollar Counts! The Cumulative Recognition Program provides recognition to Grand Patrons based on their total support. In addition to your

Grand Patron sponsorship, all exhibit and supporter opportunities will be used to calculate your cumulative recognition level, as follows:

Platinum: > $130,000

Diamond: > $100,000

For example, a Grand Patron who purchases an Accredited Symposia and $50,000 in exhibit and additional sponsorship items would be recognized

at the highest Platinum level.4 Deadlines will apply5 Inserts must be printed on FSC certified, 30% post-consumer waste paper



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The Canadian Cardiovascular Society also accepts contributions from not-for-profit health and government agencies. By providing contributions your organization supports overall scientific programme development and delivery and supports the CCS in its continued commitment to build capacity for a strong cardiovascular community in Canada.

Not-For-Profit & Government Agencies

DescriptionGold

(> $20,0001)Silver

(> $5,0001)

Supporter Recognition through corporate name listed on the following CCC media: Final Programme and Programme-at-a-Glance

✓

A full page corporate message insert for the CCC delegate bag ✓

Supporter Recognition through corporate logo on the CCC media: website on designated page, select on-site signage in public areas during CCC

✓

Priority selection of booth space (after Patrons), cost of booth space is extra

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Use of delegate list (before and after)2 2 Uses

Complimentary Full Conference Registration 2 1

Acknowledgement of support throughout the year leading up to and during CCC through:3

• Canadian Journal of Cardiology Abstract Publication;• Canadian Cardiovascular Congress website, including a

corporate hyperlink;• Canadian Cardiovascular Society CCC mailings;• Acknowledgment and logo recognition during the Kick Off

Session;• Ribbons for all staff;• Signage at your booth

✓ ✓

1 Plus applicable taxes2 Additional fees may apply3 Deadlines will apply4 Inserts must be printed on FSC certified, 30% post-consumer waste paper



For further details on CCC 2017 supporter opportunities and benefits for not-for-profit and government agencies please contact:

GoldGeneral sponsorship of the meeting over $20,000.

SilverGeneral sponsorship of the meeting over $5,000.




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Create, Develop or Expand Brand Awareness

In order to build a brand and maintain brand equity, brand name awareness is one of the major brand assets that add value to the company, product, service offered to its customers. Investments in brand awareness can lead to sustainable competitive advantages, thus, leading to long-term value, promoting the importance of brand awareness.

Network with Delegates

Use these opportunities to build new business relationships and generate business opportunities with your target audience.

Support the Advancement of Cardiovascular Care in Canada

Show your support of the cardiovascular community in their efforts to share ideas, further their knowledge, improve patient care and expand their practices by supporting the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

Build Booth Traffic

Roughly 70 percent of trade show attendees pre-plan which booths they intend to visit prior to the event. Having a pre-show strategy in place is imperative to increasing booth traffic and your overall success. Use one of these opportunities to build traffic before the congress. Increasing your booth traffic takes focused pre-planning. 95% of all delegates visit the exhibits in the Community Forum.

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Burrard Entrance Floor Stickers ............$20,000Exclusive (Level 1)Make a statement with this highly visible opportunity. All delegates will see your message upon arriving on registration level. The sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message.

Community Forum Aisle Marker Signs .. $12,000Exclusive, includes production and riggingAisle marker signs offer an excellent promotional opportunity. The sponsor has exclusive visibility on aisle marker signs throughout the Community Forum for its product/corporate logo/message. • Aisle Sign - print area 4’ wide x 8’ high. • Approximately 8-10, depending on configuration of the

Community Forum.

Community Forum Additional Overhead Signs .......................$2,500 each aisleIncludes production and riggingThe sponsor has visibility on signs throughout the Community Forum for its product/corporate logo/message. • Aisle Sign - print area 8’ wide x 4’ high. 1• Approximately 10-12 signs, depending on configuration

of the Community Forum.

Hotel Key Cards .......................................$5,000Exclusive per hotel, three opportunities, plus production costsPut your corporate logo on one of the most important items delegates will be carrying - their hotel room key. Key cards are distributed to delegates staying at official CCC hotels.

Hotel Room Drops ................................... $1,000 Per hotel, plus production costs, hotel feesDelegates staying at the three official CCC hotels will read your corporate message first thing in the morning. All pieces must be approved by CCS.

Stairs Burrard Entrance ........................$40,000Exclusive (Level 1)Make a statement with this large opportunity. All delegates will see your message even before entering the building. The sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message.

Escalator Burrard Entrance ...................$20,000 ExclusiveBe seen first! This is the main entrance to the facility where delegates enter daily to attend the congress. The opportunity includes two escalators with a total of 5 surfaces to add your product/corporate message.

Opportunities to Create, Develop or Expand Brand Awareness

In order to build a brand and maintain brand equity, brand name awareness is one of the major brand assets that add value to the company, product, service offered to its customers. Investments in brand awareness can lead to sustainable competitive advantages, thus, leading to long-term value, promoting the importance of brand awareness.

Escalator Burrard Entrance

Stairs Burrard Entrance


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Thurlow Stairs to Registration ................ $5,000*Exclusive* (Level 1)This opportunity is in a great location immediately next to the coffee shop. The sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message.

Stairs Near Registration .......................... $25,000 ExclusiveThese stairs are adjacent to the registration area and lead to Level 2 where sessions are taking place. The opportunity allows you to add your product/corporate logo/message.

Community Forum Washroom Clings .......$15,000Near Ballroom A, both male & female washroomsThe sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message on 6 doors and 1 mirror per washroom

Level 1 Washroom Clings ..........................$15,000Near Room 111, both male & female washroomsThe sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message on 3 doors and 1 mirror per washroom.

Level 1 Lobby Washroom Clings ...............$15,000Near Room 108, both male & female washroomsThe sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity for its product/corporate logo/message on 3 doors and 1 mirror per washroom.

Burrard Entrance Video Wall ...............$10,000eaExclusive, three opportunitiesThis opportunity is in a great location immediately next to the main entrance off Burrard Street. The sponsor has exclusive visibility on this opportunity by day for product/corporate logo/message.• 165” (9 screen matrix)

Washroom Mirror Cling

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, ALL graphics are to be provided by the sponsor.

Stairs Near Registration

Thurlow Stairs to Registration


Tel. (613) 238-2304 ext. 233

(866) 317-8461 ext. 233

[email protected]

Have an idea? Call us!



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Network with Delegates

Use these opportunities to build new business relationships and generate business opportunities with your target audience.

Exhibitor Tech Suites Add-on...Starting at $2,750Limited quantities for exhibiting companies.Private, defined areas conveniently located within the Community Forum that provides private space to meet with colleagues and delegates during Community Forum hours.

VIP Reception Lounge – Daily .............. $10,000Three opportunitiesHave your product/corporate message inside the VIP lounge where delegates you invite can enjoy a glass of wine and some appetizers during dedicated Community Forum time. This private VIP lounge within the community forum will be exclusive to you for the reception time of your choice. Includes an invitation sent by CCC to registered delegates in your target audience to invite them to your VIP lounge.

VIP Break Lounge – Daily ...................... $7,000Six opportunitiesHave your product/corporate message inside the VIP lounge where delegates you invite can enjoy a cup of coffee during dedicated community forum time. This private VIP lounge within the Community Forum will be exclusive to you for the break time of your choice. Includes an invitation sent by CCC to registered delegates in your target audience to invite them to your VIP lounge.



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ExhibitStarting at $4,250^ 2per 10’ x 10’ exhibit, Corner Add-on $450 per 10’ x 10’ corner premium3

Becoming an exhibitor at CCC allows you unprecedented contact with a broad cardiovascular audience of over 3,000 delegates. Over 95% of all delegates visit the Community Forum. CCC provides dedicated time for delegates to visit the Community Forum and encourages delegates to use this free time to visit ePosters and Highlighted ePosters, Art exhibits and non-clinical sessions and daily receptions in the community forum. Don’t miss the outstanding opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion and interaction with professional attendees to exchange valuable information on the latest advancements and developments relative to the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

What’s Included?• Your product description/contact information in the Exhibitor

Listing on the CCC website and in the CCC App;• One complimentary Exhibitor registration per each paid

(10’ x 10’) exhibit space (Community Forum access only);• One complimentary Universal Exhibitor registration per paid

(10’ x 10’) exhibit space; (Community Forum and scientific session access)

• Welcome and ePoster receptions, lunches and health breaks;• 8’ back and 3’ side drapes; and• 24-hour professional perimeter security.

Not-for-Profit and Publishers are eligible for a 50% discount on booth fees. Limited booths available, reserve early.

Space AssignmentDeciding early to exhibit means you are more likely to get the space you want. Exhibit space is assigned on a first come, first-served basis, according to the date your deposit is received.

Note: For 2017, choose to be a Grand Patron supporter and have the first option to select exhibit space.

Application for Exhibit Space Application for Exhibit Space (NFP)

NEW for 2018!

Throughout 2017 all exhibitors will accumulate points according to the Exhibit Point System. 2018 Booth selection will be dependant on total points accumulated in 2017. See page 16 for details.


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Wifi .................................... $40,000 exclusiveSupport the delegates and their connections through sponsoring complimentary wifi. Have your corporate name/logo on the wifi connection screen, delegates will need to connect to the network daily in order to access the complimentary wifi.

App ..................................... $40,000 exclusiveHave your corporate name/logo on the opening screen of the CCC App, which will be referenced by delegates to navigate the meeting, build their schedule, connect with each other, search ePosters, and respond to in-session Q&A. The App is available on iOS and Andriod and web.

Includes:• Corporate sponsored splash page• Homepage corporate sponsor icon• Exclusive sponsor detail page• Logo on exhibitor listing

Community Forum Information Desk $10,000 ExclusiveThe opportunity to place your corporate message on a panel of the display as well a corporate logo can also be placed on the header of the information desk. The Information Desk is strategically placed in the Community Form at the entrance. The Information Desk includes exhibitor listings, floor plan, and access to the CCC App.1

The Commons ..................... $30,000 exclusiveThe Commons is a high profile opportunity within the community forum. Offering delegates a comfortable lounge area and gathering place that is centrally located within the community forum. The Commons will provide a meeting place for delegates to enjoy their breaks and interact with one another and exhibitors. Branding options vary from overhead signage to floor stickers; this inviting space will offer comfortable seating, device charging stations and much more.

Pop up – Meeting Space .................... $30,000Two opportunitiesSupport delegates in offering complimentary self-serve meeting space. Allowing the delegates to grab a group of colleagues for a research or committee meeting – keeps them on-site and attending sessions and the exhibits. The sponsor can place product/corporate messaging on these structures.

Pop up – Meeting Space Add-on Pillar $5,000Two OpportunitiesExpand the sponsorship to include a pillar adjacent the meeting space and add height to your product/corporate message.

Support the Advancement of Cardio-vascular Care in Canada

Show your support of the cardiovascular community in their efforts to share ideas, further their knowledge, improve patient care and expand their practices by supporting the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

1Graphics to be provided by sponsor.2Plus applicable taxes.3$43.75 plus applicable taxes per square foot for Island exhibits.

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Host an Accredited Symposium............. $37,500Multiple opportunities availableAccredited symposia are an essential part of the official programme of CCC 2017 and extend the delegate’s educational experience. They are co-developed and accredited for Royal College Section 1 MOC Credits and American Medical Association PRA 1 Credits. They are planned to ensure the evidence presented is valid, objective and balanced.

Accredited Symposia Information Guide All accredited symposia time slots* are $37,500 each (plus applicable taxes). The following is the schedule of available time slots:

Saturday, October 21, 201712:30 – 14:0018:00 – 21:00

Sunday, October 22, 201707:00 – 09:0012:30 – 14:00

Monday, October 23, 2017 07:00 – 09:00

*None of the accredited symposia time slots are guaranteed to be unopposed.

Add-on Digital AS Sign .................... $2,000/day52" screen to display Accredited Symposium information. Create a short media piece (video or static) or social media piece to provide more information. Includes TV, stand and media player.

Top 6 Reasons to host an Accredited Symposia

1. Educate a national cardiovascular health and care audience;

2. Transfer knowledge from research to practice;

3. Bring key thought leaders to the forefront;

4. Reach clinical decision makers;5. Provide an opportunity for

interaction and feedback among peers; and

6. Exposure to the cardiovascular community as a provider of CPD opportunities.

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App: Exhibit Listing Pop .......................... $500eaAn enhanced exhibitor profile transforms just another listing into a valuable resource for attendees. It increases exposure and drives traffic. Have your listing pop with a highlighted listing.

eBulletin Banner Ad .................................$2,500Three opportunitiesCCC eBulletins are sent to over 14,000 potential attendees. These eBulletins focus on key CCC activities. As an eBulletin supporter, you can insert a 650 x 160 pixel Banner ad linking to your corporate website, or an Accredited Symposia programme page. All content to be provided by the supporter and approved by CCS.

eBulletin Timing/ContentJuly ....................... City Information GuideAugust .................. Accredited Symposia October ................ Community Forum Information Guide

Exhibit Hall Connector Path ...................$30,000 ExclusiveBrand the walking path around the facility from registration through the community forum through the science hall and back again. Total distance 410 m. Message can vary along the route from corporate to product. Vinyl stickers will mark the path on the floor with your message to delegates.

Community Forum Banners ................. $5,000eaThree opportunities, including production**Reach delegates as they search the community forum. For optimum visibility, banners are hung above the food area. Banners are single-sided, 4-colour, 20’ wide x 5’ high. Include your product/corporate logo/message.

Build Booth Traffic

Roughly 70 percent of trade show attendees pre-plan which booths they intend to visit prior to the event. Having a pre-show strategy in place is imperative to increasing booth traffic and your overall success. Use one of these opportunities to build traffic before the congress. Increasing your booth traffic takes focused pre-planning. 95% of all delegates visit the exhibits in the Community Forum.



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NEW Exhibitor Point SystemAre you wondering how you can receive a better booth location on the exhibition floor and maximize your participation at CCC? By earning Exhibitor Priority Points.

Exhibitor Priority Points are received by completing tasks by a certain due date. Every time you complete your task you are awarded exhibitor priority points. These points accumulate over the year and when it comes time for the Congress you are given a date/time to come and select your booth space for the following year’s Congress.

The more points you have the better date/time you will receive and have a greater chance of a great booth location on the exhibit floor. Points will accumulate over a rolling 3 years.1

Booth Size• 2 points for each 100 square feet of net exhibit space purchased

per year.• 10 bonus points for every 3 years of consecutive participation

in the exhibition (regardless of booth size), beginning with CCC 2017. (these points are lost if a year is missed)

• 2 bonus points for each 100 square feet of net exhibit space purchased over the previous year’s total net square feet.

• 2 points for each corner exhibit

Supporters, Advertising & Promotional Spend• Points awarded based on this scale*:

1. $5,000 to $9,999 – 2 points2. $10,000 to $24,999 – 5 points3. $25,000 to $49,999 – 10 points4. $50,000 to $74,999 – 15 points5. Scale continues - $25K increments – 5 points per rung

*only if contracted by August 31, 2017

Complete Tasks by Specified Dates^

• 15 points received if 50% payment received at booth selection 2017 • 20 points received if 100% payment received at booth selection• 10 points for renewing or purchasing a signed sponsorship contract

on or before May 15, 2017• 15 points for full payment of exhibit space by June 16, 2017• 5 points for submitting a new* contract for CCC2017 sponsorship

by August 26, 2017• 10 points for populating company Product Listing by August 4, 2017• 10 points for submitting housing block form by May 15, 2017• 10 points for populating 90% of names into the online housing

group reservation through official housing bureau by August 9, 2017• 10 points if exhibitor survey is completed by December 5, 2016• 20 points if upgrade to Platinum

Benefits of Sponsorship • 10 points if Grand Patron• Diamond receive double points for total spend• Platinum receive triple points for total spend

Mergers & Acquisitions, Company Splits• When companies are acquired, merged or consolidated CCC

will use the points from the company with the greatest amount accumulated (points cannot be combined).

• When a company splits, it is the responsibility of the companies to determine how they want the total points split between each company (Example: XYZ with 500 points splits into XYZ1 and XYZ2, XYZ needs to let CCC know how to split the 500 points, XYZ1 keeps 300 points and XYZ2 keeps 200 points).

* have never sponsored before^ Dates and ways to earn points are subject to change~ Show management has the right to remove points for not following show rules & regulations in the Exhibitor Manual while participating at CCC. (i.e. if payment in full is not made by due date – 2 points lost; dismantling earlier than closing time – 5 points lost)



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Host Organizations

Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)

The CCS is a non-profit professional medical organization of more than 2,000 cardiovascular specialists and researchers.

Our Vision: Leading cardiovascular health and care excellence

Our Mission: Is the national voice for cardiovascular clinicians and scientists, promoting cardiovascular health and care excellence through:

• Knowledge translation, including dissemination of research and application of best practices;• Professional development; and• Leadership in health policy.

The CCS fulfills this mission by concentrating its efforts on the following priorities:• Membership;• Guidelines and position statements;• Knowledge Translation;• Accredited medical education, including the CCC;• Programs for Trainees; and• Advocating health policy and access to care.

We are known nationally and internationally by cardiovascular healthcare professionals for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), the CCS Angina classification system, the pan-Canadian Access to Care Benchmarks for the entire continuum of cardiovascular care, and the development of Canadian recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure - just to name a few.

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Host Organizations

Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF)Our Vision: Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together we will make it happen.

Our Mission: Prevent disease

• Give children and youth the best start for a long, healthy life • Empower Canadians to live healthy lives

Save lives• Enable faster, better cardiac emergency response and treatment • Enable faster, better stroke response and treatment

Promote recovery• Enhance support for survivors, families and caregivers

Our Values:• A passion for health • Making a difference • Learning every day • Being extraordinary together • Embracing diversity

We achieve our mission through: • Investing in life-saving research;• Advocating for healthy public policies;• Partnering with stakeholders;• Engaging Canadians to make health last; and• Ensuring health equity.

To learn more, visit www.heartandstroke.ca




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The following guidelines seek to maximize your participation while maintaining professional impartiality. These guidelines are formulated with consideration given to existing guidelines of the Canadian Medical Association, Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies, and the CCC’s own Guidelines for Relationships with Supporters of Continuing Professional Development Activities.

• Logos, marks and/or corporate identifiers used for recognizing CCC 2017 Supporters is limited to ‘corporate’ marks. That is, ‘parent brands’ only will be accepted. No product logos or marks will be used for recognition. Individual advertising and company booth space, as permitted, may use brand names or product names, marks or identifiers.

• CCC 2017 programme agendas and contents are determined by appropriate CCC Scientific Programme Planning Committees, independent of influence from previous and prospective supporters or their agents.

• Industry may not organize any functions involving CCC 2017 delegates that will conflict with any educational sessions or global social events. Industry promotions should enhance the activities of CCC 2017 and never interfere with the official programme. Penalties, including loss of first right of refusal for sponsorship, will be applied at the discretion of the Host Organizations.

• The name and/or logo of CCC 2017 and/or the Host Organizations may not be used in conjunction with advertising or promotion of any kind without the expressed written permission from the hosts.

• Programme presentations of CCC may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the hosts.

• A “right of first refusal” will be offered to supporters of CCC 2016 (Montréal). CCC 2016 Supporters have until 11:59 pm (ET) on Monday, November 21 to confirm their supporter level and up to three (3) à-la-Carte items that they sponsored in 2016, for CCC 2017. If a 2016 opportunity is not available in Vancouver, the Secretariat will contact the sponsor with a comparable replacement.

• Return the signed Expression of Interest Renewal form by fax or email.

• Any CCC 2017 Supporters not returning the form by the above deadline, will forfeit their right of first refusal.

• All remaining event sponsorship opportunities will then be offered Monday, December 5, on a first come, first served basis according to the support level and time received. Any forms submitted before this date, will be returned to the supporting company.

• Deposit for these items is due on or before December 23, 2016. If the deposit is not received, then these items will be offered to all potential supporters.

• Participation in the à-la-Carte opportunities must be undertaken in accordance with the individual sponsors marketing and promotion guidelines.

• All sponsorship and à-la-Carte fees are subject to applicable taxes.

• Unless otherwise stated, opportunity fees do not include final artwork production or sample costs.

• Exhibit Space in 2018 will be assigned using the new Exhibitor Point System.

• A signed contract agreement for sponsorship is firm. Details of the cancellation policy will be outlined in your sponsorship confirmation letter.

1New system being implemented. Points will accumulate

in 2017 and booth priority selection will occur for

2018 at CCC 2017.

Sponsorship Guidelines


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