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 the American Heart Association 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):
  • Daily Newspaper
  • Experience Scientific Sessions Final Program

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

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

• 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 attendees visit 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. The American Heart Association 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 Final Program

*Source: 2023 attendee survey.

• Charge up your visibility with charging pods that put your brand front and center in the Science & Technology Hall and deliver repeated exposure to thousands of attendees.
• Multiple sizes and locations available for maximum impact and flexibility.  

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.
• Corporate logo on the Coat and Luggage Check claim ticket.
• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • One ePreview
  • Mobile Meeting Guide App

Sponsor lounges with 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 in the lounge area to play sponsor-provided 15-second video/commercial. Includes audio.
• One branded meter board in lounge.
• 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 Final Program

Column Wraps

• 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.

Conference Bag Inserts/Sponsorship

Opportunity:

• Sponsorship:
  • Exclusive sponsorship places your logo prominently on the official conference bags distributed at registration to all professional attendees.
  • These bags are not just functional; they’re a mobile billboard that keeps your brand top of mind throughout the meeting.
  • Sponsorship includes:
    • A corporate and brand logo on all bags.
    • Recognition as a sponsor in one ePreview (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date).
• Inserts
  • Advertiser-supplied marketing materials inserted into conference bags.
  • Inserts can include:
    • Booth announcements and demo schedules
    • Promotional materials
    • Industry program invitations

Reach: Professional meeting attendees.

Distribution: Handed out at registration.

• 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 five buses operating throughout the city.
• 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).

Escalator Graphics

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

Lakeside Bridge Clings

• Turn a high-traffic bridge into a branded experience attendees cross throughout the meeting.
• The Lakeside Bridge connects Scientific Sessions and the Resuscitation Science Symposium.
• Nine packages are available:
  • Packages 1-6: 3 railing clings each
  • Packages 7-8: 9 railing clings
  • Package 9: 18 railing clings

• 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.

• Quickly grab attendees’ attention with your 30-second company, product or industry program ad on the American Heart Association’s highly visible digital signage in the convention center.
• The On-Site Digital Signage tower will be strategically located at the convention center to maximize exposure and visibility (audio and video).

• Don’t get lost in the crowd with traditional advertising! Grab the attention of professional attendees in this seating area in the Science & Technology Hall.
• Your brand will be featured prominently in this high-traffic location, with:
  • Four sides of one tower graphic
  • Five tabletop graphics
  • Sponsor graphics/messaging on floor graphics surrounding the Park Strip
• Advertising can be either corporate or product specific.

Pickleball

Game on! Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate the court! Our pickleball sponsorship puts your brand at the center of one of the fastest-growing sports around. This high-energy activation brings attendees together for friendly competition, big laughs, and unforgettable moments — perfect for connecting with attendees in a relaxed, social setting.

Sponsorship includes:

• Pickleball court and paddle graphics. Graphics may feature either corporate or product branding.
• One branded meterboard in the pickleball area.
• One Mobile Meeting Guide App alert notification, with sponsor recognition, promoting pickleball.
• Opportunity to provide corporate or product-branded giveaways (sponsor-provided; American Heart Association approval required).
• Pickleball will be promoted in the following publications (sponsor recognition will be included provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • One ePreview
  • Experience Scientific Sessions

70% of attendees visit 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.

*Source: 2023 attendee survey.

Promote your corporate or product brand on publication bins throughout the convention center.

• 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.

• Claim a high-visibility, high-engagement presence by branding a restaurant within the Science & Technology Hall.
• This sponsorship puts your company in front of attendees as they relax, take a break, or enjoy a meal — creating repeated impressions to a captive, professional audience and associating your brand with comfort, connection and attendee satisfaction.

Restroom Mirror Clings

• Deliver repeated brand impressions where attendees naturally pause.
• Each package includes 16 total 5″x7″ clings in both men’s and women’s restrooms in the convention center.
• Three packages available:
  • South Building, Level 1
  • North Building, Level 1
  • Northing Building, Level 2

• 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.
• Includes a 42″ monitor and 15-second digital signage commercial (provided by advertiser). Includes audio.
• Sizes and locations vary.

Be the exclusive sponsor of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 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 the sponsor.
• Three QR codes for sponsor to use for branding and other promotion (i.e. drive attendees to booth, Learning Studio, Satellite Event, etc.).
• A yoga session for attendees may be added to sponsorship at an additional fee.
• Recognition as a sponsor in the following publications (provided sponsorship has been secured by publication date):
  • One ePreview
  • Experience Scientific Sessions Final Program

• 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 Final Program
• On-site signage