2018 AWS CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-23, 2018 BOSTON, MA - Association of Women Surgeons
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2 018 AW S C O N F E R E N C E
OCTOBER 20-23, 2018 • BOSTON, MA
CORPORATE SUPPORT & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
Ready to exhibit or advertise? Complete our new online application at womensurgeons.org.
For more information, contact Bree Angelo at bangelo@thesentergroup.com, or 312.265.2996.
THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SURGEONS (AWS),
FOUNDED IN 1981, IS AN INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO
INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE WOMEN SURGEONS
TO REALIZE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS.
engage excel
empower
in their endeavors through
mentorship, education
current and future and a networked
women surgeons women surgeons community that promotes
to realize their to succeed. their contributions and
professional and achievements as students,
personal goals. surgeons and leaders.
Does your organization strive to be women friendly in
this day and age? Show it through your support of AWS.
Half of all US medical students and nearly 40% OF SURGICAL RESIDENTS
ARE WOMEN and AWS has this audience captured. Join us at the
2018 Conference to reach them! With approximately 1,800 MEMBERS
representing 21 countries, five local AWS Chapters and 52 Medical
Student Chapters, AWS is the largest organization dedicated to women
surgeons across all surgical subspecialties. AWS provides mentoring
opportunities and leadership development by fostering the interaction
Brand Footprint
AWS Members: 1,798
among and exchange of information between women surgeons.
Website UVs per month: 128,424
The 2018 Annual Conference will embrace the theme, DARE TO
eConnections newsletter
BE YOU, and feature a variety of scientific and inspirational leaders
open rate: 34%
in surgery. New to the program this year, AWS will feature an
interactive Story Slam and a Negotiation Workshop. Facebook followers: 6,294
Twitter followers: 15,600
AWS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Issued a statement on pay parity and has worked with the Women in
Surgery Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) on a
parental leave statement PUBLICATIONS
• Governor for the American College of Surgeons Our partnerships have resulted
• Representative on the ACS General Surgery Advisory Council in AWS branded products such
• Representatives in most ACS State Chapters as The Pocket Mentor and
• Three AWS Editorial Board Members for the American Journal of Surgery The AWS Guide to Success:
(AJS) and the October issue of AJS includes AWS scientific manuscripts Navigating Your Surgical Career.
• 21 surgical specialties represented by our members
• Research scholarships
• Visiting professor programs
Ready to exhibit or advertise? Complete our new online application at womensurgeons.org.
For more information, contact Bree Angelo at bangelo@thesentergroup.com, or 312.265.2996.
CONFERENCE AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Subject to change
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
Exhibits open in the Surgeons’ Lounge all day on Saturday.
7:30 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast Available
in the Surgeons’ Lounge THANK YOU TO OUR
2017 CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
8:30 – 9:15am Introduction and Kickoff Speaker
AND EXHIBITORS
9:15 – 10:30am Scientific Sessions
10:30 – 11:00am Networking Break in the Surgeons’ Lounge
11:00am – 12:00pm Scientific Sessions
12:00 – 1:00pm Keynote Speaker
1:00 – 2:30pm Lunch with Interactive Program and Networking
2:30 – 4:15pm Scientific Sessions and Poster Presentations
4:15 – 4:45pm Networking Break in the Surgeons’ Lounge
5:00 – 6:00pm Annual Business Meeting
6:00 – 7:30pm Wine and Cheese Networking Reception
in the Surgeons’ Lounge
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018
ADDITIONAL GRANT SUPPORT
7:30am – 12:00pm Concurrent Workshops
provided by
(Separate registration fee required)
Negotiation Bootcamp for Women: Creating
the Groundwork for Success
Mock Residency Selection Committee Workshop*
*Medical Student Program
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018
6:00 – 7:30pm Reception for Women in Surgery EXHIBITORS
7:30 – 10:00pm AWS Foundation Awards Dinner Morgan Stanley
Charles Schwab
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 CBL Path
7:00 – 9:00am AWS Networking Breakfast
THE SURGEONS’ LOUNGE
Again, this year’s exhibit hall will be transformed into The Surgeons’ Lounge—a space to network in a comfortable
environment. The conference agenda provides 3.5 hours of unopposed time over breakfast, breaks and the evening
reception, for maximum networking opportunities. The Surgeons’ Lounge is the optimal place for sponsors and exhibitors to
connect with the AWS Membership. We’ll set the stage for you to enhance your relationships with attendees, while providing
an original and memorable experience.
Ready to exhibit or advertise? Complete our new online application at womensurgeons.org.
For more information, contact Bree Angelo at bangelo@thesentergroup.com, or 312.265.2996.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS SUMMARY
EXHIBITOR ENGAGE EMPOWER EXCEL
$1,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000
EXHIBITOR TABLE PACKAGE IN THE
SURGEONS’ LOUNGE:
Table tent with sponsor’s name, 6-foot
draped table, 2 chairs.
• • • •
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS
(25% discount on all additional registrations) 1 1 2 3
SIGNAGE RECOGNITION AT THE EVENT
• • • •
LISTING IN CONFERENCE MATERIALS
• • • •
LOGO ON CONFERENCE WEBPAGE
NAME
ONLY • • •
ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN AWS ECONNECTIONS
(bi-monthly e-publication) • • •
SOCIAL MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ON AWS FACEBOOK AND TWITTER • • •
BANNER AD ON AWS WEBSITE,
FROM SIGN-UP THROUGH END OF 2018 • •
PRE-CONFERENCE E-BLAST SENT FROM AWS
(company provided HTML content) • •
2 TICKETS TO AWSF AWARDS DINNER
• •
POST-CONFERENCE E-BLAST SENT FROM AWS
(company provided HTML content) •
ONE HOUR OF ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH SELECT
OFFICERS/COUNCIL MEMBERS •
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING Story Slam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
With continued monthly sponsored
OPPORTUNITIES podcasts via social media
Registration Bag Insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
AWS Networking Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Limited availability
Exclusive opportunity
Branded Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
Production included. One-color company Negotiation Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
logo and AWS logo on a giveaway item of Exclusive opportunity
AWS’ choosing
Starr Poster Contest for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Surgeons’ Lounge Title Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . $20,000
Medical Students & Residents Exclusive opportunity
Ready to exhibit or advertise? Complete our new online application at womensurgeons.org.
For more information, contact Bree Angelo at bangelo@thesentergroup.com, or 312.265.2996.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
The Association of Women Surgeons and Association of Women Surgeons Foundation also gratefully
accept Educational Grants for the 2018 Annual Conference, as well as other educational endeavors
throughout the year. Educational Grants are acknowledged in any printed program as well as at the
specific event, if applicable.
The grants can include support for the below expenses. Additionally, “in kind” grants may be needed at
times, including disposable instruments or equipment on loan.
• Printing
• Meals & Social Event
• Miscellaneous Meeting Expenses
(speaker expenses, lanyards, registration bags, WiFi service, etc.)
2018 AWS
CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 20-23, 2018 • BOSTON, MA
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