2018 AWS CONFERENCE

2 018 AW S C O N F E R E N C E

OCTOBER 20-23, 2018 ? BOSTON, MA

CORPORATE SUPPORT & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

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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

current and future women surgeons

to realize their professional and personal goals.

empower women surgeons to succeed.

excel

in their endeavors through mentorship, education and a networked

community that promotes their contributions and

achievements as students, 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 among and exchange of information between women surgeons.

The 2018 Annual Conference will embrace the theme, DARE TO BE YOU, and feature a variety of scientific and inspirational leaders in surgery. New to the program this year, AWS will feature an interactive Story Slam and a Negotiation Workshop.

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

? Governor for the American College of Surgeons ? Representative on the ACS General Surgery Advisory Council ? Representatives in most ACS State Chapters ? Three AWS Editorial Board Members for the American Journal of Surgery

(AJS) and the October issue of AJS includes AWS scientific manuscripts ? 21 surgical specialties represented by our members ? Research scholarships ? Visiting professor programs

Brand Footprint

AWS Members: 1,798 Website UVs per month: 128,424 eConnections newsletter open rate: 34% Facebook followers: 6,294 Twitter followers: 15,600

PUBLICATIONS Our partnerships have resulted in AWS branded products such as The Pocket Mentor and The AWS Guide to Success: Navigating Your Surgical Career.

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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

8:30 ? 9:15am

Introduction and Kickoff Speaker

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

7:30am ? 12:00pm

Concurrent Workshops (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

7:30 ? 10:00pm

AWS Foundation Awards Dinner

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018

7:00 ? 9:00am

AWS Networking Breakfast

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

AND EXHIBITORS

ADDITIONAL GRANT SUPPORT

provided by

EXHIBITORS Morgan Stanley Charles Schwab

CBL Path

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.

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS SUMMARY

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)

SIGNAGE RECOGNITION AT THE EVENT

LISTING IN CONFERENCE MATERIALS

LOGO ON CONFERENCE WEBPAGE

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 OPPORTUNITIES

Registration Bag Insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Limited availability Branded Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 Production included. One-color company logo and AWS logo on a giveaway item of AWS' choosing

Starr Poster Contest for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Medical Students & Residents

EXHIBITOR ENGAGE EMPOWER EXCEL $1,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000

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Story Slam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 With continued monthly sponsored podcasts via social media

AWS Networking Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 Exclusive opportunity

Negotiation Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Exclusive opportunity

Surgeons' Lounge Title Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Exclusive opportunity

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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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