Exhibitor, Sponsor, Ads

The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is excited to be hosting the birth conference, “Forging Pathways to Better Birth”, which will feature sessions and events for consumers as well as birth professionals.  This conference will have topics promoting cesarean education, support and advocacy.  The attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers as well as network with parents, birth professionals, and activists.

Opportunities to get your name out there include Exhibits, Sponsorships for Conference, Sponsorships for Mom Prom and Advertisements.

Attendance & Audience
The conference will attract attendees from all over the United States.  They will range
from professionals in areas such as medicine, nursing, midwifery, counseling, lactation,
childbirth education, labor assistance as well as consumers.  We anticipate 200-250 attendees.

Contact Information

Conference Chair – Christa Billings
conference.director@ican-online.org

Exhibits Chair – Rebecca Noel
exhibits@ican-online.org

Advertising Coordinator – Brandy Firth
conferenceads@ican-online.org

 


Exhibit Information

Having an exhibit is a great way to gain brand recognition and promote your business to an audience who is pursuing education in evidence based maternity care and natural minded parents. Act fast as we expect the limited booth space to fill quickly. We ask that all exhibitors contribute an item to the silent auction (contact the conference director).

 

Exhibit Show Hours
Exhibit set-up: Friday, April 8, 2016 8:00am-11:30am
Location: Individual booth location to be determined.
Exhibit hours: The exhibit are will be accessible to all attendees during the conference as well as during the breaks and pre-conference times.

 

Exhibiting Companies Receive
  • over 8 hours of exhibiting time
  • 6 foot table and up to two chairs for their 8’X10’ booth space
  • listing on the conference website prior to the event
  • complimentary business card sized advertisement in the conference manual

 

Exhibitors desiring a larger ad may pay the difference between a business card sized ad and the preferred size.
All ads must be received by the Manual Editor, manual@ican-online.org by March 15, 2016. Submissions received after March 15th cannot be guaranteed a space in the manual though every effort will be made to include it.
Exhibitors will be listed on the conference website when confirmed. Act now for maximum exposure in the months leading up to the conference!

 

Exhibit Policies
Exhibitor registrations may be canceled in writing up to March 1, 2016 with a $25 administrative fee. After March 1 there will be no refunds or cancellations. Exhibiting of activities or products that are hazardous to the health of pregnant women and/or their babies will NOT be accepted. All exhibitors must comply with WHO recommendations on breastfeeding. Conference organizers reserve the right to decline or prohibit any exhibit which many be deemed inappropriate for the audience; this reservation being all-inclusive as to persons, things, printed matter, products, and conduct. The Exhibits Chair will perform a walk-through of the exhibit area prior to the conference to ensure compliance with the policies.

 

Exhibit Fees
Regular Pricing (After 12/31/2015)
Author/Speaker                                     $199
Non-Profit                                               $250
For-Profit                                                $350

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are an ideal way to promote business awareness and get the most exposure for your products among this highly sought after mixed group of professionals and consumers. Sponsors will receive ads on the ICAN conference website, recognition in the conference manual and additional on-site signage during the event. Once sponsors are confirmed and payment is received they will be listed on the conference website with a link to their organization/business website. Sponsors will provide the logo and wording for the signage of the events they choose to sponsor. Respond early to receive maximum exposure in the months prior to the conference!

 

Welcome Bag Inserts $150.00
This is a simple but effective way to gain visibility with all attendees. Sponsors will provide the materials (flyers, brochures, business cards, pens, etc) for 250 bags- please provide a sample with the application. Upon approval, the exhibits chair will contact you to coordinate shipping. Inserts must be received no later than March 25, 2016.

 

General Session Luncheon(2) $2,500.00 (Chose Friday or Saturday)
Sponsor the Friday or Saturday luncheon evening hosting the leaders and representatives from several prominent childbearing organizations. This is a General Session where attendees will enjoy a boxed lunch. Sponsor(s) will receive publicity via a sign at the event, mention in the conference manual, and an announcement at the session opening.

 

Mom Prom $2,500
Be part of a great event celebrating and bonding mothers. Attendees will dress up and have a blast at this Saturday night event. Sponsors will receive publicity via a sign at the event, mention in the conference manual and an announcement at the beginning of Mom Prom.

 

Continental Breakfast(2) $1,000
Make your organization’s sign one of the first things conference attendees see in the morning! A sign at breakfast will announce your presence, as well as an announcement at the morning general session. A literature table will be available in the area for placement of company materials that you provide for additional advertisement.

 

Promotional Items for ICAN Conference Store $250.00
Sponsoring the conference promotional items is another great way to promote your business. Sponsors will receive publicity via a sign at the ICAN Conference Store and a mention in the conference manual.

 

Breakout Sessions(12) $250.00
Sponsors will receive publicity via a sign at the breakout event and mention in the conference manual.

 

Conference T-Shirts $1,000.00
Sponsoring the conference t-shirt will promote your business every time an attendee wears the item. Sponsors will receive publicity via a sign at the ICAN Conference Store and a mention in the conference manual.

 

Conference Manual $2,000
Sponsoring the conference manual is a high profile way to promote your business. Your information will be displayed every time an attendee utilizes the manual. Sponsors will receive a special mention in the manual and a ‘Manual Sponsored by’ section on the back of the manual.

 

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Conference Manual Advertising

All attendees will receive a conference manual during registration at the beginning of the conference which will contain the agenda as well as a syllabus for the speakers. Extra copies will be available for sale to those unable to attend the conference. This valuable conference resource is sure to be referred to several times during the conference weekend as well as long afterward. All advertisements, except where noted, are black and white.
Email ads (preferably as vector image) to manual@ican-online.org before March 1,2016. Ads sent after this date may not be able to be placed in the manual.

 

Advertising Fees
Early Bird Pricing (EB) (Before 2/1/2016)
Regular Pricing (RP) (After 2/1/2016)
Business Card 3.5” X 2” (Exhibitor)  –   RP $0
Business Card 3.5” X 2” (Non-Exhibitor)  – RP  $75
Quarter Page (Exhibitor)  – RP $150
Quarter Page (Non-Exhibitor) –  RP $175
Half Page (Exhibitor) – RP $275
Half Page (Non-Exhibitor) – RP $300
Back Inside Cover (Exhibitor) – RP $450
Back Inside Cover (Non-Exhibitor) – RP $500
Front Inside Cover (Exhibitor) – RP $450
Front Inside Cover (Non-Exhibitor) – RP $500

 

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Conference Mom Prom Sponsorships

You are invited to officially sponsor the 1st ever Conference Mom Prom benefiting the International Cesarean Awareness Network. The Conference Mom Prom will be held Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Birmingham – Hoover 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244 from 7-11:30 pm.
We anticipate Conference Mom Prom being a huge event. Your sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to advertise to a large group of women in a key demographic who may be responsible for the majority of household purchases for their families or themselves. Introduce your products or services as a sponsor of Conference Mom Prom! Gain loyalties from 200+ event attendees, both locally and nationally, who appreciate philanthropic sponsorship by helping an organization help mothers in their communities and beyond. Your sponsorship also extends beyond attendees through social, electronic, broadcast, and print media along with regular word of mouth. In addition, following the event you will receive a tax deductible receipt.

Mom Prom Venue Sponsor – $1000 – 1 available

This sponsorship includes your business name and logo prominently displayed on the venue’s main stage located next to the dance floor and DJ with a line of sight from anywhere in the Exhibit Hall. All evening announcements are made from the stage.

SWAG Bag Sponsor – $400 – 2 available

Sponsoring SWAG bags is an opportunity to get your logo on a SWAG bag that will be given to EVERY one of our Mom Prom attendees! These reusable bags will continue to advertise your business to attendees and the community even after the night of prom has ended.

Silent Auction Sponsor – $300 – 3 available

Sponsoring the Conference Silent Auction displays your business logo in a high traffic area, not only during Mom Prom but the whole Conference weekend! Logo will be prominently displayed near the silent auction tables. Lets be honest, ladies love to shop! Don’t miss this great opportunity to advertise to the women who are looking for places to spend money.

Hors d’oeuvres Sponsor – $200 – 5 available

This sponsorship is an opportunity for your business to hold an advertising location that has people coming back for more! Our hors d’oeuvres and refreshments stations will give many opportunities for your logo to be seen.

Sweets Sponsor – $100 – 5 available

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring the ladies what they want… CHOCOLATE! Have your logo right where the ladies will always be interested, the dessert bar.

Star Entrance Sponsor – $50 – 20 Available

Your logo will help to greet ladies entering the Conference Mom Prom! Don’t miss this opportunity to sponsor our star entrance and have your logo displayed in this popular area where your business can be photographed, shared, tweeted, and liked!
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