4th Annual Academic Surgical Congress - February 3-6, 2009 Fort Myers, Florida

On behalf of the Academic Surgical Congress (ASC), we invite you to be a part of the 4th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, February 3-6, 2009 at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. Four years ago AAS (Association of Academic Surgeons) and SUS (Society of University Surgeons) joined forces to create the Academic Surgical Congress. These groups share a similar mission: to improve the overall quality of surgical patient care through excellence in research and education.

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Who will be at ASC?




Association for Academic Surgery	Society of University Surgeons
The Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) is composed principally of young surgical faculty. The AAS recognizes that effective scientifi c and clinical research is paramount to advancement in the understanding and treatment of surgical diseases. Its mission therefore, is to stimulate young surgeons to pursue careers in academic surgery and to support them in establishing themselves as investigators and educators. Founded in 1966, the AAS currently has over 2,300 active and senior members, many of whom are current thought leaders in American surgery.	The Society of University Surgeons (SUS) has been recognized as the world's premier organization dedicated to the advancement of surgical sciences. SUS members are the leaders of academic surgery, who not only contribute daily to medical advancement, but provide the training for the next generation of surgeons. With academic members from every leading medical institution in the United States, the Society of University Surgeons provides both corporate organizations and the public with key contacts to an elite group of surgeons.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009:
- 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up and registration

Wednesday, February 4, 2009:
- 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Area Hours
  - 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Area
  - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Area
  - 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break in Exhibit Area
  - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Opening reception in Exhibit Area

Thursday, February 5, 2009:
- 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Area Hours
  - 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Area
  - 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Break in Exhibit Area

Friday, February 6, 2009:
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Area Hours
  - 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Area
  - 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break in Exhibit Area
- 4:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move Out

A Sponsorship Level For Every Budget

Diamond Level ($30,000 and above)

Recognition in all promotional materials as a DIAMOND Level Supporter
Complimentary exhibit booth
Recognition at booth (if applicable) as Diamond Level supporter
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Logo on ASC Web site with a hyperlink to your organization's site
Company logo on registration bag
Pre- and post-meeting registration lists
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Platinum Level ($20,000 - $29,999)

Recognition in all promotional materials as a Platinum Level Supporter
Four complimentary registrations
Insert in registration bag
Logo on ASC Web site with a hyperlink to
your organization website
Company logo on registration bag
Pre- and post-meeting registration lists
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Gold Level ($15,000 - $19,999)

Recognition in all promotional materials as a GOLD Level Supporter
Three complimentary registrations
Insert in registration bag
Logo on ASC Web site with a hyperlink to your organization's website
Company logo on registration bag
Pre- and post-meeting registration lists
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Silver Level ($10,000 - $14,999)

Recognition in all promotional materials as a SILVER Level Supporter
Two complimentary registrations
Insert in registration bag
Company logo on registration bag
Pre- and post-meeting registration lists
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Bronze Level ($2,500 - $9,999)

Recognition in all promotional materials as a BRONZE Level Supporter
One complimentary registration
Company name on registration bag
Pre- and post-meeting registration lists
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Individual Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies will receive recognition as a supporter or sole sponsor at each event through signage, as well as benefits of the appropriate support level listed above.


Committee on Issues Lunch Session	$25,000 - sole supporter
Welcome Reception and Dinner	$20,000 - sole supporter; $10,000 - supporter
Poolside Reception	$20,000 - sole supporter; $10,000 - supporter
Registration Bags	$15,000 - sole supporter
Lunch in exhibit hall	$15,000 - sole supporter; $ 5,000 - supporter
AWS Lunch	$10,000 - sole supporter
Name badge holders	$10,000 - sole supporter
Joint Executive Council Dinner	$ 7,500 - sole supporter
PM Break (3)	$ 7,500 each - sole supporter
AM break (3)	$ 5,000 each - sole supporter
Internet Cafe	$ 5,000 - sole supporter
Key Cards	$ 5,000 - sole supporter
SUS Presidential Address	$ 5,000 - sole supporter
AAS Presidential Address	$ 5,000 - sole supporter
Lifetime Achievement Award	$ 5,000 - sole supporter

By exhibiting at the 2009 Academic Surgical Congress your organization will have invaluable access to the nation's most prominent academic surgeons. Tabletops and exhibit booths will be placed in the pre-function area (lobby area) which will provide MAXIMUM exposure to all ASC participants. Exhibit space is limited - sign up now!

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Contact KD Carson at 850/701-1003 or toll free at 866/934-9608. E-mail: KD.Carson@academicsurgicalcongress.org