Exhibitors, Advertisers, and Sponsors

Reach more than 400 nurses from around the world during this educational and networking conference attended by researchers and educators in both the clinical and academic settings, nursing students, STTI chapter leaders, and nursing school deans and faculty.


Applications accepted through 29 July 2016

TABLETOP EXHIBITS - US $700

Includes complimentary 6-foot skirted table for display purposes and two chairs. Dedicated viewing time is limited. Tables will be located in a high-traffic (unsecured) area. Move-in: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (1000-1400). Move-out: Monday, 3:45-5:00 p.m. (1545-1700).

Saturday, 17 September
2:30-2:45 p.m. (1430-1445)
4:00-4:15 p.m. (1600-1615)
Sunday, 18 September
8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830)
9:45-10:00 a.m. (0945-1000)
11:15-12:45 p.m. (1115-1245)
2:00-2:30 p.m. (1400-14:30)
3:45-4:15 p.m. (1545-1615)
5:30-6:30 p.m. (1730-1830)
Monday, 19 September
8:45-9:00 a.m. (0845-0900)
9:45-10:15 a.m. (0945-1015)
11:00-11:15 a.m. (1100-1115)
Noon-1:30 p.m. (1200-1330)
2:15-2:30 p.m. (1415-1430)
3:15-3:45 p.m. (1515-1545)

Please review this information to learn more about hotel shipping and handling rates. Please use this form to request audiovisual, electricity, and other exhibitor services.

All sponsors receive:

  • Citation in the official program
  • Recognition at the opening keynote and on-screen
  • Citation on Leadership Connection website
  • Citation in Chapter Leader Emphasis*.
  • Sponsor ribbons for all representatives
Contributing Sponsor - US $500

Pearl Sponsor - US $1,500
- Special recognition as sponsor of a selected event/activity (Choose One):
  • Name badges including your organizational name/logo
  • Educational session (See program for list of Chapter and Leadership sessions.)
- Pearl Sponsor ribbons

Sapphire Sponsor - US $2,500
- Special recognition as sponsor of one of a selected event/activity (Choose One):
  • Tote bag with name/logo
  • Plenary Session II (Sunday)
  • Plenary Session III (Monday)
  • Leadership Posters (Friday)
  • Chapter Posters (Thursday)
- Complimentary tabletop display space (US $700 value)
- Sapphire Sponsor ribbons

Ruby Sponsor - US $4,000
- Special recognition as sponsor of one of a selected event/activity (Choose One):
  • Opening Plenary Keynote (Saturday)
  • Closing Plenary Keynote (Tuesday)
- Complimentary tabletop display space (US $700 value)
- Ruby Sponsor ribbons

Amethyst Sponsor - US $6,000
  • Special recognition as sponsor of the Networking Lunch (Sunday or Monday)
  • Complimentary tabletop display space (US $700 value)
  • Amethyst Sponsor ribbons
*Sponsoring organizations submitting an application by 29 July will be recognized in the September 2016 Chapter Leader Emphasis mailed to more than 4,000 STTI chapter leaders.

Pay tribute to a colleague; or promote your programs and services by placing an ad in the four-color conference program. Ad deadline is 19 August. Email a PDF file to kathy@stti.org.

Page Size Four Color Rate
Quarter (3.625" x 4.75") US $480
Half (V: 3.625" x 10"; H [No Bleed]: 7.5"x4.75"); [Bleed]: 8.5" x 5.5" trim plus 0.125" bleed all sides) US $750
Full (No bleed: 7.5"x10”; Bleed: 8.5"x11” trim plus 0.125" all sides) US $1550

Please read the following information carefully. Your completion of an online application to exhibit conveys your acceptance of and willingness to abide by these Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) exhibitor rules and regulations as outlined.

Exhibit Hours and Staffing: Tabletop displays will be located in a high-traffic, carpeted area and will be available for viewing during scheduled viewing times. (Note: This is not a secured space. Please see “Security/Liability” section below.) Displays must remain in place and be staffed during all designated exhibit viewing times.


Acceptance of Applications: Space is limited. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. STTI reserves the right to decline any or all exhibitor applications at its sole discretion.


Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be given with written notice of cancellation received on or before 30 June 2016. No refund thereafter.


Exhibitor Registration: Each tabletop purchase includes two (2) exhibit only badges. Exhibitors wishing to attend sessions and collect continuing education credits, must register for the conference.


Equipment/Electricity/Internet: Exhibitors will be provided with a skirted table (six-foot by 30-inch) and two chairs located in a fully-carpeted area. Forms for purchasing additional items such as electricity, audiovisual equipment, easels, etc., will be provided approximately three months before the conference and/or upon acceptance of the space application.


Shipping/Deliveries: Information and forms will be provided approximately three months before the conference and/or upon acceptance of the application for space. A fee will be assessed equal to costs incurred by STTI for booth materials left onsite.


Security/Liability: Neither STTI nor the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown accepts any liability for equipment, goods, displays, or other materials that arrive or fail to arrive at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The exhibitor shall maintain insurance sufficient to cover any claims or liabilities that may reasonably arise from or relate to your obligations according to this prospectus and will provide such proof of insurance upon request. Exhibitors shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and its servicing agents from all liability (damage or accident) that might ensue from any cause resulting from or connected with transportation, placing, removal, or display of exhibits. The exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and its affiliates, employees, officers, directors, and agents harmless against all claims, losses, or damages to persons or property, governmental charges, or fines and attorney’s fees arising from or caused by its installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy, or use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole gross negligence of the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and its employees and agents. Neither party will be liable for punitive damages.

Questions?
Exhibits, Sponsorships, and Advertising
Kathy Bennison, BS, CAE
Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing
550 W. North St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada toll-free)
+1.317.634.8171 (International)
Fax: +1.317.634.8188
www.nursingsociety.org
kathy@stti.org

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