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Fees and Benefits
| Commercial/private exhibit |
$2,500 |
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Not-for-profit exhibit |
$2,000 |
Full payment is required at time of application and must be in the form of a money order or check payable to "GSA" or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). To make payment by credit card, include the type of card, name of credit card holder (exactly as printed on card), account number, expiration date, security code, and the amount to be charged. Please be certain that the card holder signs the application in the designated space.
Included in Space Rental Fee
- Company name, address, fax/telephone, email and URL, and exhibit description plus unlimited product category listings included in the Program Guide, distributed onsite to all attendees;
- Exhibitor registration for booth staff for up to four (4) company representatives for each 8' x 10' space rented;
- One copy each of the meeting Program Guide for each 8' x 10' space rented;
- Complimentary badges for guests of exhibitors to view their exhibit (2 hours), available in limited quantities on site;
- 8’ high back drape and 36” side rails in show colors for each 8x10 space;
- 7” x 44” company identification sign;
- Aisle carpeting in show colors;
- Exhibit Hall perimeter security 24 hours a day beginning the first day of installation and ending when exhibitor freight is off the floor;
- Complimentary booth cleaning prior to Exhibit Hall opening (additional porter service is responsibility of exhibitor).
- Access to discounted online advertising opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Application
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GRAND CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
Each Grand Conference Sponsor will receive all items included in the Single Event Sponsorship PLUS:
- Special Recognition in the Program Book
- Recognition in promotional e-mails
- Mailing list to be used for one-time, approved pre or post show mailing
- Recognition with hyperlink from your logo on the conference website homepage and overview pages
- Ability to display one flyer in the Conference Registration Area (exact location to be determined by GSA)
- Recognition from the podium during the Opening Session
- Continuing daily recognition during select slide presentations
- Full page black and white ad in Program Book (Special Placement)
- Rotating Website Ad.
Grand Sponsor - $15,000
General Sponsorship Levels
Includes logo on conference sign, acknowledgement in program book, acknowledgement on meeting home page and group sponsor slide in continuous rotation at meeting
Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $3,000
Silver - $1,000
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Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Your company is invited to exclusively sponsor refreshment breaks as well as other events during the conference. The Single Event Sponsorship package includes:
- Complete exhibit package (including booth)
- Inside full page ad (black and white, alphabetical placement) in Program Book
- Listing on sponsorship page in Program Book
- Signage at event
- Acknowledgment on meeting website sponsor page
- Sponsorship slide in meeting room preceeding event
Sponsorships will be awarded based on first offer received (i.e., form and check or credit card received date). If the requested event has already been assigned, GSA will contact the exhibitor's representative to discuss other available options. Pricing for sponsorships is as follows:
| Cybercafe |
$10,000 |
| Internet stations are provided for all registrants for easy and free Internet access. Sponsor may place a message and have their company name and logo included on computer splash screens. Logo will also be included on kick panel.
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| Charging Station |
$7,500 |
| The charging station will allow attendees to power up their laptops and phones. The sponsor’s company name and corporate logo will be placed prominently on the tower and kick panels. |
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| Opening Mixer |
$7,500 |
| Includes prominent signage throughout the Reception and an exclusive opportunity to set up a table outside the Reception to distribute literature, to be approved by GSA. |
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| Continental breakfast (1 opportunity) |
$5,000 |
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| Coffee break during scientific sessions
(4 opportunities, specific date/time offered based on receipt of form and payment) |
$5,000 |
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| Afternoon or evening coffee break during poster sessions
(2 opportunities, specific date/time offered based on receipt of form and payment) |
$4,000 |
If you are interested in sponsorship, please access the Sponsorship form or contact: sbrown@genetics-gsa.org
Educational Initiatives Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship includes event signage
Educational Initiatives Sponsorship Application
| GSA Career Luncheon (estimated attendance 150) |
$1,000 |
| The GSA Career Luncheon is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to have informal conversations with senior
career scientists regarding the unique challenges and rewards of a scientific career. |
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| Plenary Session and Workshop for Undergraduate Researchers (estimated attendance 100) |
$1,000 |
| This session will feature two plenary talks and a panel discussion with graduate students, and will include undergraduate students, their advisors, and other
educators in the audience. |
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| Education Special Interest Group Mixer (estimated attendance 100) |
$500 |
| Includes prominent signage throughout the Reception and an exclusive opportunity to set up a table outside the Reception to distribute literature, to be approved by GSA. |
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| Undergraduate Mixer (estimated attendance 100) |
$500 |
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If you are interested in any of the Educational Initiatives Sponsorships, please access the
Educational Initiatives Sponsorship Form or
contact sbrown@genetics-gsa.org.
Deadline for Sponsorship Contract is January 21, 2013
Advertising
If you are interested in print or website advertising, please contact FASEB AdNet at adnet@faseb.org
Website Advertising
The meeting website has nearly 8,000 hits per month. Website advertising guarantees that attendees know about your products or services and have a direct link to your company.
Your website ad includes:
- Ad visible from date submitted until end of 2013.
- Ad rotated on informational pages throughout meeting web site (Home page plus all five overview pages)
- Ad will be rotated on abstract search and program planner page in addition to regular placement
Additional Information and Rates
Program Book Advertising
Advertising in the Program Book is an excellent way to increase exposure to Drosophila Conference Attendees. Circulated to over 1,600 geneticists, the book is used long after the
conference is over.
BONUS – Your print ad will also appear in the print-on-demand version of the Program Book which includes the full abstract text.
Additional Information and Rates
If you are interested in print or website advertising, please contact FASEB AdNet at adnet@faseb.org
Deadline for Advertising Contracts is January 22, 2013.
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Important Dates
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2012 |
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| September 24 |
Abstract Submission Opens
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| October 10 |
Conference Registration Opens |
| November 5 |
Workshop Request Submission Deadline
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| November 8 |
Deadline for Abstract Submissions |
| November 15 |
Abstract Revision Deadline
Abstract Withdrawal Deadline
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| December 21 |
Larry Sandler Award Submission Deadline |
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2013 |
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| January 21 |
Early (Discounted) Conference Registration Deadline
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| January 31 |
Late Abstract Submission Closes |
| March 13 |
Hotel Reservations Deadline |
| March 20 |
Deadline for Advance Conference Registration |
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Print the Drosophila 2013 Poster
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