LEARNENGAGEADVANCE

95TH ANNUAL CONFERENCEJUNE 20–23, 2018 | COLUMBUS, OH

LEARN • ENGAGE • ADVANCE

95TH ANNUAL CONFERENCEJUNE 20–23, 2018COLUMBUS, OH

Stand out at ADHA’s 95th Annual Conference with

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Put your brand in front of attendees

during the whole conference, even

before they enter the exhibit hall!

Expand your company’s visibility and

reach the right audience through a

variety of sponsorship opportunities

and highly targeted advertising at a

range of price levels that work with

your budget and marketing strategy.

For maximum exposure, select

multiple ways to participate.

GRAB THEIR ATTENTION INSIDE THE EXHIBIT HALL

Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200

Recruitment opportunity! Only 10 Available!

Package includes a job posting on ADHA Annual

Conference Website and a One-on-One Semi-Private

Interview Booth.

Add on a Presentation time slot at our mini stage inside

the Career Center for an additional $500.

Exhibit Floor Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$68,000

Make a BIG statement and own your own restaurant!

Branded coupons, offering attendees a FREE lunch

on both exhibit days will be given to the sponsor to

handout at your booth, each day. Additionally, the show

floor restaurant will be branded with the company’s

logo or product. Even more branding is offered with

luncheon napkins—so no matter where the attendee is

on the show floor—they will remember and thank you!

Exhibit Floor Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000

Our most appreciated sponsorship (based on attendee

surveys), this traffic builder provides a fun, dessert-

inspired reception for attendees, which will keep them

on the exhibit floor to eat and shop the exhibits.

Relaxation Station Seated Massage . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

A popular and soothing activity located in the exhibit

hall. All attendees will have the opportunity to visit the

sponsoring company’s booth to receive a coupon for

a free, relaxing seated massage from a professional

masseuse.

Exhibit Hall Opening Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Co-brand your company on an item giveaway that is

distributed to the first 200 attendees who enter the

exhibit hall on opening day.

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EXHIBIT FLOOR

GET NOTICED AT NETWORKING EVENTS

ENHANCE THE ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE WITH BRANDING MATERIALS

Morning Coffee Networking

Jump start the attendees’ morning with coffee before

they head into a busy day of education. Through

sponsorship of the morning coffee, you will have access

to approximately 700–1,500+ attendees as they enter

their morning general session. Lots of branding—so

everyone will know who to thank!

Coffee prior to Thursday’s General Session . . . $12,000

Estimated audience: 700

Coffee prior to Saturday’s General Session . . . $16,000

Estimated audience: 1,500

Student Advisor Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

This session is an opportunity for the advisors of

student ADHA membership groups to meet and

exchange ideas related to the advising of their chapters

and students.

Badgeholders/Lanyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500

Includes rights fee and production costs for up to

2,000 badge lanyards. A popular attendee perk, this

sponsorship is an opportunity to provide attendees with

a re-usable badge holder and a lanyard co-branded with

your company’s name.

T-Shirt Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000

Looking to drive traffic to your booth and send all

attendees home with a fund, branded t-shirt? With

this sponsorship, ADHA will pre-promote your t-shirt

giveaway in our attendee updates and onsite show

App. Additionally, we will work with you to secure an

adjacent booth so you can have more space to handout

your t-shirts. All you need to do is provide the t-shirts!

Hotel Room Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000

Approximate number of room drops: 800

Interested in making the first impression as you

welcome the attendees to the event? Create a welcome

message and amenity to be delivered to all annual

conference attendees staying at the ADHA Hotels.

Hotel Key Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500

Another way to make the first impression is by branding

the hotel card each attendee uses. As guest check in,

your artwork will be front and center and as a clever

reminder on where to find your booth at the show!

Internet Lounge and CE Print Station . . . . . . . . . $7,500

One of the most utilized attendee onsite resources is the

Internet Lounge and Print Station. Give your company

exposure as the attendees look at e-mails, download

handouts and print their boarding passes. LOTS of real

estate for branding artwork to show off your brands,

messaging and any other visual impression you want all

attendees to remember.

Literature Distribution—Only 5 available! . . . . . $1,550

Opportunity to place literature or samples in attendee

show bag.

Publication Bin/“You Are Here” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Brand your company message/ad on a meter panel

connected to our “You are Here” map and bins where

attendees can pick up their Official Show Directory and

ACCESS magazine issue!

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Registration Packet Mailer (each position) . . . .$4,500

2 positions available

The CLL/AS Registration Packet Mailer provides

attendees with their show badge, event tickets and

important CLL/AS messaging prior to arriving at the

event. This registration packet is mailed to more than

1,200 pre-registered attendees to help expedite their

onsite experience, so they won’t have to wait in long

registration lines. Take advantage of this exclusive

opportunity to have your company’s premarketing

message added as part of this packet.

Restroom Amenities in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500

Convention Center

Have your products available for attendees to sample in

the restrooms of the convention center during exhibit

days. This is a great way to drive them back to your

booth. A sign will be placed outside of each restroom

with your company’s logo and booth location. The

ADHA will handle restocking of product.

Schedule of Events Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

What better way to ensure every attendee sees your

company logo and booth number than to have it on

the “Schedule of Events” board. Used as a meeting

point and referenced throughout the event to fi nd the

next activity, the oversized board offers your company

the opportunity to display pamphlets or brochures as

well as one (1) meter panel of space to display your

marketing message.

Show Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000

Includes rights fee and production costs for up to 2,000

tote bags. One of our most visible opportunities is to

co-brand your company on the show bag, which is

distributed to each attendee.

Water Cooler/Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500

Provide attendees with six (6) water stations

throughout the convention center Wednesday through

Saturday. The supporting company may provide water

bottles to attendees at their own cost.

Wayfi nder Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Help the attendees navigate their way around the

event—and to your booth! Directional signage will be

placed throughout the hotel and convention center, and

your company logo and booth number will be placed on

each sign.

Custom Meter Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000

Only 1 spot available! Need to tell a story about your

products, launch a new product or showcase a line of

solution products? Here is your opportunity for fi ve (5)

double sided meter panels to be placed in a high-traffi c

area so that ALL attendees can’t miss your branding!

AS Show Site Banner Advertising . . . . . . Cost Variable

The premier way to increase booth traffi c and to

distinguish your brand from your competitors. Your

banner will make a lasting impression to attendees

during the convention. Locations are determined based

on traffi c fl ow and costs vary depending upon location.

If interested in more details on Escalator Banners or

Hanging Banners, please contact Maddie Hilpert for

more information.

Additional sponsorship opportunities can be custom

designed to help target a particular message .

Please contact Maddie Hilpert at maddieh@adha .net

or 312-440-8912 to discuss options and availability .

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CONNECT YOUR BRAND TO CE EDUCATION (CE hands-on and general sessions)

More than 28 unique continuing education programs

will be offered in our “lecture series” format ranging

from 1.5 hours to 2 hours in length. Each session will be

priced individually due to the varying range in costs for

speakers/panelists. If you are interested in sponsoring

a CE session, please contact Maddie Hilpert to discuss

availability/pricing. The corporate call for submissions

has concluded for our 2018 lecture series program;

however, we have top quality, evidence based sessions

available for sponsorship. If interested in submitting

a lecture for consideration for our 2019 program,

please visit our website at www.adha.org/continuing-

education.

All CE/Educational Lecture Session Sponsor Benefits

include:

• Company logo listed next to sponsored session on the

website.

• Company logo listed next to sponsored session in app.

• Company logo listed next to sponsored session in

onsite signage.

• Company logo displayed on website on 2018 sponsor

listing with link to company’s website.

• Company representative can provide a one- to two-

minute welcome at the beginning of each sponsored

CE session. Company affiliation must be properly

disclosed, and no product promotion or company

materials may be distributed.

Hands-on Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 per room

limited space! Do you have product, equipment or

techniques that benefit from hands-on instructions?

Your company can become a part of our educational

program through our hands-on workshop opportunities.

• Each participating company will receive 1 meeting

room for a full day’s use.

• You may choose to provide (3) 2 hour hands-on

sessions throughout the day or (2) 3 hour sessions.

• The max capacity will be approximately 45-50 with a

classroom set up.

• ADHA will promote your workshop(s) and have

attendees register for your class.

The ADHA will provide an LCD projector, screen

and microphone for all hands-on sessions. Costs for

additional requirements requested will be the sponsor’s

responsibility, including material handling, machines/

equipment, electrical, internet, etc.

Thursday General Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

Expected Attendance: 700+ attendees This general

session kicks off CLL and builds excitement for the

remainder of the week! Anticipated attendance is more

than 700 people. Help set the tone of the event through

your support!

CE SESSIONS

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Saturday General Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000

(Keynote and Awards Presentations)

Expected Attendance: 1,500+ attendees

This is the largest general session of the event!

Featuring the ADHA awards presentation and the

keynote speaker, this is a great way to obtain exposure

to over 1,500 meeting attendees and oral health

industry leaders!

Product Focus

Product Presentation

Event Cost: $1,000

Date: Friday June 22, 2018

One of the most popular events, the ADHA’s Product

Presentation offers 10 companies the opportunity to

present NEW and updated information on the products

they manufacture for the dental hygiene profession.

Space is limited. Exhibit application and deposit must

be received prior to acceptance of your product

presentation application.

Attach Your Brand to Award Programs

Alfred C . Fones Award

Sponsorship Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Irene Newman Award

Sponsorship Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

These two separate and unique award programs

recognize the accomplishments of ADHA members

who contribute significantly to the profession and

association. To qualify for each award program,

members must have a minimum of 15 years cumulative

ADHA Active Membership (Newman Award—15 years;

Fones Award 25—years) and be nominated by another

active member or constituent organization.

Student Advisor Award

Sponsorship Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

This award program recognizes an outstanding student

ADHA advisor for the positive effect she/he has had on

the lives of their students.

Research Day

(RDH and Student Table Clinics/Poster Sessions)

Sponsorship Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018

One of our most unique offerings at our national Annual

Conference is our Student Research Poster competition

and our RDH Posters. The ADHA will house all of this

research at one location for a Day of Research! As part

of this program, a Student Awards Breakfast will be held

with the sponsor of the program as the honored guest.

Student ADHA Member Community Service Award

Sponsorship Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

The Community Service Award recognizes one (1)

outstanding student American Dental Hygienists’

Association chapter that has made a significant

contribution to the community.

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ADHA INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH

SPOTLIGHT YOUR COMPANY WITH CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT

Incorporated in 1986 as a

support organization of the

ADHA, the Institute for Oral

Health (IOH) is a foundation

committed to securing the future of the dental hygiene

profession by supporting valuable research endeavors

as well as the education of quality dental hygiene

students. Each year, the ADHA IOH provides funding for

educational scholarships, fellowships, research grants

and community service grants to dental hygienists

throughout the United States.

The ADHA Institute for Oral Health is a non-profit

501(c)3 foundation, and therefore relies solely upon

the generosity and the continued support of ADHA

members and organizations, student members and

chapters, dedicated oral health professionals, and

corporate supporters.

ADHA Institute for Oral Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

Corporate Challenge Grant

During Annual Conference, the ADHA Institute operates

an informational and fundraising booth in the ADHA

community center, staffed by volunteers, where ADHA

members and student hygienists can make a tax-

deductible donation. The challenge grant sponsorship

is a donation match (at 1:1), whereby each donation by

a member is “matched” by your company, up to a total

limit of $5,000.

Corporate Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500

As a low-cost way to support the Dental Hygiene

Profession and IOH, we encourage you to join as a

Corporate Supporter. All Corporate Supporters receive

recognition during the 2018 ADHA Annual Conference,

recognition in the 2018 IOH Annual Report, and a

complimentary subscription to ACCESS Magazine.

• Recognition in ADHA ACCESS Magazine

• Listing in print and electronic ADHA Institute Annual

Report

• Recognition at IOH fundraising booth during CLL/

Annual Session (application must be sent in prior to

May 6, 2018)

• 10% Discount on membership mailing list

• Listing and link to your company’s website on the IOH

website (100,000 hits annually)

ADHA’s Institute for Oral Health In Motion: 5K Run • Walk • Fun!

Join your colleagues at “the

starting gate” as a sponsor of the

3rd Annual “In Motion: 5K Run •

Walk • Fun,” the 5K fundraiser in

support of ADHA’s Institute for

Oral Health. The race will take

place on Thursday, June 21, the first official day of the

Annual Conference, and when exhibitor personnel arrive

in Columbus for set up.

Being an ADHA Institute partner is an opportunity not

only for corporate name recognition among thousands

of oral health care professionals but to demonstrate

your commitment to oral and overall health care.

Dental hygiene is a profession that is always moving

forward, and you can be at the heart of the momentum.

Consider giving back to the profession by creating

a company team and matching your employees’

donations 1:1 or for added vigor 2:1! Every dollar raised

will directly support the mission and work of ADHA’s

Institute for Oral Health, the only foundation by dental

hygienists for dental hygienists.

$10,000—Platinum

• Recognition on race and IOH websites including your

corporate logo with a hyperlink to your company

website.

• Top tier logo or name placement on race day T-shirts.

• 10x10 tent with company sign, table and chairs at the

race start.

• Opportunity to provide product literature, flyers,

coupons or other promotional items in fun run/walk

goody bags. (Company to supply promotional items)

• Mile Marker Signage.

• Prominent Company logo placement on the race

Finish Line.

• Premier “After Glow Party” Sponsor.

• Company logo on cocktail napkins at “After Glow

Party.”

• Ten (10) admissions to post-race “After Glow Party.”

$7,500—Gold

• Recognition on Fun Run/Walk and IOH websites

including your corporate logo with a hyperlink to your

company website.

• Logo or name placement on Run/Walk T-shirts and

goody bag.

• 10x10 tent with company sign, table and chairs at the

race start.

• Opportunity to provide product literature, flyers,

coupons or other promotional items in fun run/walk

goody bags. (Company to supply promotional items)

• Cheer Signs along route with company message and

logo.

• Logo on the video leader board for the run/walk

website.

• Company logo on the race Finish Line.

• Company logo or name placement on cocktail napkins

at “After Glow Party.”

• Six (6) admissions to post-event “After Glow Party.”

$5,000—Silver

• Recognition on race and IOH websites including your

corporate logo with a hyperlink to your company

website.

• Logo or name placement on Run/Walk T-shirts and

goody bag.

• 10x10 tent with company sign, table and chairs at the

race start.

• Opportunity to provide product literature, flyers,

coupons or other promotional items in race goody

bags. (Company to supply promotional items)

• Company logo on the race Finish Line.

• Company logo or name placement on cocktail napkins

at “After Glow Party.”

• Logo on the video leader board for the run/walk

website.

• Four (4) admissions to post-race “After Glow Party.”

$3,500—Bronze

• Recognition on Fun Run/Walk and IOH websites

including your corporate logo with a hyperlink to your

company website.

• 10x10 tent with company sign, table and chairs at the

race start.

• Company logo on the race Finish Line.

• Two (2) admissions to the post-race “After Glow

Party.”

• Non-profit donation opportunity that supports a great

cause.