Sponsor

& Exhibitor
Invitation
the international conference
on residency education

Advancing Quality:
Aligning Residency Education
and Patient Care
September 29 October 1, 2016
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Canada

Connect with the worlds leaders and

decision makers in medical education

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unique education event including:

medical educators and key decision makers;

provocative plenaries;

innovative learning tracks;

workshops;

paper and poster presentations.

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Become a Sponsor of the International Conference on Residency Education

(ICRE) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 29 October 1, 2016 and
connect with the worlds leaders and decision makers in medical educators.
Hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, an
audience of approximately 1600 delegates is anticipated.

The Event

The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is an annual, global forum

for those involved in residency education. Each year, ICRE brings together clinician
educators, physicians and residents from around the world to share ideas, challenges,
innovations, and advance training.
The Royal College is seeking partners who want to be a part of ICRE and offers you
this unique opportunity to demonstrate your support and commitment to the highest
standards of quality in medical training, while gaining exposure amongst an international
group of thought-leaders and decision makers. The theme for this years conference is
Advancing Quality: Aligning Residency Education and Patient Care.
Join leaders in medical education as they:
Discuss the latest research related to residency education and how it can be applied;
Explore innovative tools that can be used to enhance the medical education experience;
Learn how to differentiate between teaching strategies and when to use simulation
most effectively;
Hear inspirational leaders share their views and experiences; and
Discover creative solutions through workshops, poster, paper and plenary sessions.
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Sponsorship Invitation

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Why sponsor?

Sponsorship at the 2016 ICRE offers you the opportunity to interact directly with
medical education leaders, physicians, residents, medical students and representatives
from national and international health organizations.
As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to:

Promote your organization to influential leaders in residency education, health policy

and specialty practice;

Make contacts and exchange ideas with medical education decision makers;
Gain access to an audience of health care professionals with an interest in residency
education and the use of technology in health care; and

Network with colleagues and new acquaintances as you attend conference sessions
and events.

Who will attend? n

ICRE is a gathering of those involved in residency teaching, learning, and

assessment from Canada and around the world, including:

clinical teachers and educators;

program directors and administrators;
residents and trainees;
health care decision makers;
medical education accreditation

government leaders and policy makers;

university postgraduate deans;
university medical education
department heads;

medical school deans and leaders.

surveyors;

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Note: ICRE is not available for pharmaceutical sponsorship

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Benefits include networking, interactive opportunities and brand visibility.

In addition to prominent recognition during the conference, you will
have an unmatched opportunity to reach out to conference participants
from the outset of the conference and demonstrate your commitment to
medical education.

Gold Sponsor $10,000

Benefits and value proposition:

Your organizations logo on conference signage prominently displayed at the

Conference, in the final program and conference mobile application;

Your organization may set up a 10 x 10 educational display situated in a prominent

location from September 29 October 1, 2016;

Your organization will have the option to provide one pre-approved handout to be
included in participants registration package;

Your representative(s) will receive recognition on their name badge with clear
Sponsor identification;

Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations;

Two (2) complimentary tickets to the International Residency Education Awards
Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2016; and

Your organization will receive recognition from the podium and public thanks
for your support at the International Residency Education Awards Dinner.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for $500 for each additional exhibit
staff. Exhibitors may also attend conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.

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Silver Sponsor $5,000

Benefits and value proposition:

Your organizations logo on conference signage prominently displayed at the

Conference, in the final program and conference mobile application;

Your organization may set up a 10 x 10 educational display situated in a prominent

location from September 29 October 1, 2016;

Your organization will have the option to provide one pre-approved handout to be
included in participants registration package;

Your representative(s) will receive recognition on their name badge with clear
Sponsor identification;

One (1) complimentary full conference registration;

One (1) complimentary ticket to the International Residency Education Awards
Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2016; and

Your organization will receive recognition from the podium and public thanks for
your support at the International Residency Education Awards Dinner.

* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for $500 for each additional exhibit
staff. Exhibitors may also attend conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Exhibit Dates and Times

EXHIBIT
INVITATION

Move-in/Setup
Thursday September 29, 2016

1200 1600
Tear Down
Saturday October 1, 2016

1600 1800

Be advised that all times listed above
are subject to change.

Exhibit Rates
Until May 13, 2016

$3,000
After May 13, 2016

$3,250

Exhibit participation includes:

One (1) 10x 10 booth space;

Complimentary registration for one booth personnel per
booth purchase*;

An 8 high back wall, stepping down to 3 high sidewalls;

One (1) 6 skirted table and two chairs;
Name tags for all exhibit representatives (maximum

of 4 per booth);
Company profile (maximum of 40 words) in the Exhibitor
Passport and Conference app;
Complimentary refreshments throughout the exhibit; and
Overnight security in the exhibit area for the duration of
the Conference.
* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for
$500 for each additional exhibit staff. Exhibitors may also attend
conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.

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Show Hours
On
Friday and Saturday, the exhibits are open from 0700-1600 respectively with the following peak times.
Thursday September 29, 2016

1715 1830
Friday September 30, 2016

Saturday October 1, 2016

0700 0800 1000 1030

1200 1330 1530 1600

0700 0800 0900 0930

1130 1300 1500 1530

Eligibility

The ICRE planning team, in its sole discretion, will determine the eligibility of any
applicant to participate at the 2016 ICRE and the suitability for display of each product
or service that such participants intend to display during the Exhibit. Note: ICRE is not
available for pharmaceutical participation.

Assignment of Booths

Application forms will be date-stamped and numbered upon receipt. Once sponsor
booth assignments have been confirmed, accepted exhibitor applicants whose fees
have been paid in full, will be contacted to select their booth. Booth selection will be
offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those exhibitors who have applied and paid
in full and will be confirmed in writing. Be advised that the floor plan may be subject
to change.
The signature of an authorized signing authority shall be binding on the Exhibitor and
shall express acceptance of all conditions of the Exhibition.

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Information Package

Once the application and payment are received and booth assignment is confirmed,
an Exhibitors Kit will be sent to the identified contact. This package will include
the rules and regulations governing the Exhibit, equipment and service order forms,
as well as information regarding material handling and shipping. Exhibitors will be
responsible for any costs that may be incurred as a result of their requirements. A
company description, sales representative contact information and the names of
booth personnel will be requested at this time.

Cancellation

Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to ICRE c/o Taylor & Associates.
Cancellations received before February 26, 2016 will be subject to an administrative
fee of 10% of the fees paid. Cancellations received between February 26, 2016 and
May 13, 2016 will receive a refund of 50% of the fees paid. Cancellations after
May 13, 2016 will not be refunded.
For more information about conference
sponsorship or exhibits, please email
or fax the attached application form to:
Taylor & Associates
Attn: Terry Young
11 - 5370 Canotek Road
Gloucester, ON K1J 9E7
Tel: 613-747-0262
Fax: 613-745-1846
icre@taylorandassociates.ca
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For more information about

the conference, please contact:
Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada
Attn: Angelita Aboukassam
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5N8
Tel: 613-260-4176
Fax: 613-730-8252
icre@royalcollege.ca

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