Convention Center Sponsorships

• Abstracts on USB provide a means for medical professionals to have easy and enduring access to the abstracts from Scientific Sessions.
• Users can quickly access the information in the abstracts through searches of key words, abstract title and author’s names.
• A total of 3,000 USBs will be produced for distribution by the sponsor – with any remaining USBs to be distributed by AHA at other cardiovascular relevant conferences throughout the year.
• Abstracts on USB can be distributed directly from the contributor’s booth to maximize visitation.

Sponsor Recognition Includes:

• Contributor corporate logo on the USB case packaging.
• Corporate logo recognition on the opening screen.
• One Mobile App alert notification encouraging attendees to pick up a complimentary USB at the sponsor’s booth.
• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • Conference Daily Newspaper
  • Experience Scientific Sessions

• Available in multiple, high-visibility locations throughout the convention center.
• Sponsor may select location.

A streaming meeting news broadcast

Showcase your brand to attendees in an engaging and dynamic way!

• Produced by AHA Leadership and the Science News team, AHAtv highlights the best moments and top science presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024.
• Distribution and viewing areas include:
  • Hotel rooms (if Dark Channel is available)
  • Conference Shuttle buses (if bus monitors are available)
  • Conference Coverage Website
  • AHA Mobile Meeting Guide App
  • Link in the Morning Agenda Email
• Exhibitors can participate in four ways (details below): Title Sponsor, Advertorial Videos, Commercial Break Upgrades or Exhibitor Clips.

• Dramatic LED kiosks highlight your corporate or product brand in vivid color.
• One advertiser per kiosk, with double-sided graphics on six-foot structures.
• Located in high-traffic areas of the convention center.

70% of 2023 attendees report visiting the Charging Lounge

A charging lounge is available in the Science & Technology Hall so attendees can sit comfortably to access the internet and charge their smart devices.

• Sponsor may place corporate or product graphics on panels incorporated into the cell phone charging station located in the lounge.
• Sponsor is welcome to provide corporate and/or product imprinted giveaways at the sponsor’s expense. AHA must approve giveaway.

Sponsor Recognition Includes:

• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • Experience Scientific Sessions
  • Daily Newspaper
  • AHA Mobile Meeting Guide App

Charging Stations are available in high-visibility locations throughout the convention center.

• Sponsor may place corporate or product graphic clings on the table tops.
• Sponsor video (with audio) plays on monitor; max length 60 seconds.
• Space includes a table and six chairs.

Make the first and last impression with attendees as they enter and exit the convention center each day by supporting the Coat and Luggage Check.

• Opportunity includes a designated location with directional signage (to include sponsor logo), as well as a logoed meterboard with coat and luggage check information.
• Sponsorship includes recognition in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • One pre-conference email
  • Experience Scientific Sessions
  • AHA Mobile Meeting Guide App

• Secure prime real estate at the convention center with corporate or product branding on high-visibility columns located throughout the convention center.
• Sizes and locations vary.

Include your branding and marketing materials to drive attendees to your booth or program!

Reach: Advertiser-supplied inserts in the conference bag.

Distribution: Distributed to professional attendees at registration.

Content:

• Booth announcements and demo schedules
• Promotional materials
• Industry program invitations
• Product samples (Dependent on association policies. Contact your account manager for details.)

• Shuttle bus service will be provided to official hotels participating in Scientific Sessions.  
• The exclusive shuttle bus supporter will receive high-level visibility at Scientific Sessions and citywide.
• Package includes buses operating throughout the city Saturday, Nov. 16, through Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
• Exterior bus banners include one banner on the passenger boarding side of each bus (up to four different, four-color product or corporate ads are allowed).

Sponsor receives corporate or product advertising on the median or glass railings (depending on location) of selected escalator banks. Some floor decals also available.

• Increase your brand awareness with fun, engaging activities.
• Your brand will be featured prominently in the dedicated area.
• The Game Yard will be in a high-traffic location in the Science & Technology Hall.

Sponsor Recognition Includes (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):

• Marketing in Experience Scientific Sessions.
• One AHA Mobile Meeting Guide App push alert promoting the Game Yard.
• Recognition on supporter wall at conference.

• Widescale visibility for your corporate logo on badge lanyards provided to attendees at registration.
• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • Content mention/recognition in one ePreview.
  • Sponsorship recognition on signage at the convention center.

Help attendees relax from a full day of learning with chair massages. Your brand will be featured prominently in the official massage area, staffed with professional masseuses.

Sponsor Recognition Includes (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):

• Marketing in one printed piece.
• One branded Meterboard in the lounge.
• One Mobile App alert notification, with sponsor recognition, promoting the massage area.
• Five floor decals, one in front of each massage chair, with sponsor’s graphics/message.
• Sponsor may have up to two staff members in the lounge.
• Sponsor may, at their own expense, add branded clothing for the masseuses (to be approved by AHA).

• Quickly grab attendees’ attention with your company, product or industry program information on AHA’s highly visible digital signage in the convention center.
• The On-Site Digital Signage wall will be strategically located at the convention center to maximize exposure and visibility (audio and video).

Commercial Break Upgrades
Advertisers purchasing AHA Digital Signage ads can also place those same ads on AHAtv for an upgrade fee.

70% of 2023 attendees report visiting the Professional Headshot Lounge

Give attendees the opportunity to up their headshot game with a professional photographer, and get great visibility for your message. The Headshot Lounge is an executive portrait-taking experience where attendees can sit for a professional photo. The lounge will be in a high traffic location in the Heart Hub inside the Science & Technology Hall.

Sponsor Recognition Includes (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):

• Marketing in one printed piece.
• Professional photographer.
• One branded Meterboard in the lounge.
• One Mobile App alert notification, with sponsor recognition, promoting the headshot lounge.
• Tabletop clings with sponsor’s graphics/message.
• Opportunity to have corporate logo and text included in headshot confirmation emails.
• Sponsor may have up to two staff members in the Professional Headshot Lounge.

• Promote your corporate or product brand on publication bins throughout the convention center.
• Three locations available:
  • South Lobby, Level 1
  • Registration/ North Lobby Area
  • Exhibit Hall Entrance

• Connect Sessions attendees with their best partner yet: a puppy!
• Your brand will be featured prominently in the dedicated Puppy Snuggle play area located in the Science & Technology Hall.

Sponsor Recognition Includes (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):

• Marketing in one printed piece.
• One branded Meterboard in the Puppy Snuggles area.
• One Mobile App alert notification, with sponsor recognition, promoting the Puppy Snuggles.
• Opportunity to have sponsor’s graphics/message around the puppy snuggles area.
• Sponsor may have up to two staff members in the Puppy Snuggles area.

• Scientific Sessions attendees can access the internet, search for other attendees, print airline boarding passes and claim CME credit from the AHA Communication Center.
• Sponsor receives corporate recognition on all login screens.
• Sponsor may place a corporate or product graphic on panels incorporated into the structures.

• Your corporate or product logo appears on all directional aisle signage throughout the Science & Technology Hall.
• Print area approximately 4’ x 2’.

There will be a minimum of two refreshment stations serving coffee, hot tea and water in high-traffic areas in the Science & Technology Hall. Breaks will be refreshed two times on Saturday and Monday, and three times on Sunday.

Sponsor Recognition Includes:

• One monitor next to refreshment stations to play sponsor-provided 15-second video/commercial.
• Opportunity to provide napkins, cup sleeves or cups (no larger than 10 oz.) with company (corporate or product) logo. Sponsor is responsible for providing and shipping items to convention center.
• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • Experience Scientific Sessions
  • Daily Newspaper

Grab the attention of professional attendees as they walk through the Science & Technology Hall!

Sponsorship Includes:

• 10 park benches with single graphic panel on each bench
• Floor graphic in front of bench

• Brand an entire restaurant and engage attendees with your message while they relax, take a break or enjoy a meal.
• Meterboard at restaurant entrance for sponsor.
• Sponsor may, at its own expense, brand the restaurant with napkins, centerpieces and other materials.

• Posters are located in multiple Poster Zones throughout the Science & Technology Hall.
• Posters are also available to users through an open-access library, where attendees can quickly access the information on the posters through searches of key words, title, and author’s names.
• Sponsorship also includes exclusive advertising on the Poster Hall Map – the single most in-demand publication at Sessions!
• The Poster Hall Map identifies the location of poster zones throughout the exhibit hall, including poster numbers.
• 84% of Scientific Sessions attendees visit the poster areas and need a navigation tool.
• Maps are distributed at the entrance to the Science & Technology Hall, at the concierge desk, the poster hall attendant desk and in each poster zone.

Sponsorship Includes:

• Corporate logo recognition on the opening screen of the Posters website.
• Sponsor recognition on signage in poster areas.
• Front cover logo/recognition and the back cover ad on the printed Poster Hall Map.

• Stacked meter cubes offer a unique opportunity to promote your messaging on all four sides of three cubes.
• Cubes will be placed in multiple, high-visibility locations throughout the convention center.
• Sponsor may select location.

• Make a bold statement by including your message on the grand staircase in McCormick Place.
• Located in the main lobby where the majority of attendees will enter the center to visit the conference registration area, Science & Technology Hall, Posters and Main Event sessions.

• Secure prime real estate throughout the conference with corporate or product table clings in high-visibility seating areas located throughout the convention center and exhibit hall.
• Sizes and locations vary.

Be the exclusive sponsor of the AHA Scientific Sessions 2024 Wellness Challenge! Attendees will be able to participate with most fitness devices (Google Fit, iPhone, Fitbit, Jawbone, etc.).

Sponsorship Includes:

• Corporate recognition on the Wellness Challenge registration webpage and opening screen of app.
• Prominent visibility will be given to the sponsor on the on-site results leaderboard in the Wellness Challenge Booth, and on the leaderboard in the mobile app.
• Sponsor Connect: Participants earn bonus steps when selecting to send a pre-populated email message to a sponsor(s).
• Three QR codes for sponsor to use for branding and other promotion (i.e. drive attendees to booth, Learning Studio, Satellite Event, etc.)
• Sponsor Recognition in the following (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • One pre-conference email
  • Experience Scientific Sessions

• Help attendees get connected at the conference, and get brand recognition to thousands of unique visitors each day!
• Wi-Fi access areas will include public areas, concourses and meeting rooms at the convention center.
• Sponsor branding is included on signage throughout the convention center with Wi-Fi login instructions.

Sponsor Recognition in the following (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):

• Experience Scientific Sessions
• On-site signage