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Annual Spring Meeting

2024 Spring Exhibitors, Sponsors, & Commercial Support
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Join Us at the AOAO 2024 Annual Spring Meeting: Elevate Orthopedics at the Bellagio in Las Vegas!

The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) invites you to be part of an extraordinary event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The AOAO 2024 Annual Spring Meeting is set to take place from April 18-20, 2024, at the luxurious Bellagio Resort & Casino. This exceptional event promises to be a memorable and enriching experience for all participants.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of an event that will shape the future of orthopedics. Join us and elevate orthopedics, make lasting connections, and drive innovation.


TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for osteopathic surgeons in the field of orthopedics, orthopedic residents, allied health and any physician interested in the practice of orthopedics.

The goal of this year’s program is to provide orthopedic surgeons with an update on current techniques and controversies in orthopedics. Leaders in the field will debate and discuss selected topics so that practicing orthopedists will have knowledge to further develop their skills.

Expected attendance is 750+ orthopedic surgeons.


EXHIBIT SPACE

The exhibit hall will be in Ballroom 4 & 5. UPDATED FLOOR PLAN: AOAO 2024 Spring Exhibit Hall Floor Plan_3-15-24

  • Single booth is 10’x10′
    • Black and white pipe and drape
    • Identification sign
    • 6′ table and two chairs
    • Larger booth space is part of the Gold and Silver Exhibitor benefits

 


PROGRAM and EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

Visit the MOBILE MEETING GUIDE to view the program, faculty, and more.

Exhibit Move-in: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Exhibit Hours Thursday, April 18, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 – 10:00 am Break with Exhibitors
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch with Exhibitors
1:55 – 2:25 pm Break with Exhibitors
2:40 – 2:55 pm Break with Exhibitors
3:55 – 4:10 pm Break with Exhibitors
5:00 – 6:00 pm Reception with Exhibitors
Exhibit Hours Friday, April 19, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:15 – 9:45 am Break with Exhibitors
9:55 – 10:25 am Break with Exhibitors
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch with Exhibitors

Exhibit Move-out: Friday, April 19, 2024 | 12:30 – 3:30 pm


EXHIBIT, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Details available at https://aoao.org/promotions-information/exhibit-ad-sponsor-packages/

Gold Exhibitor $11,000
Silver Exhibitor $7,500
Bronze Exhibitor $5,500
Exhibitor $3,750
Meeting Program Ad – Outside Back Cover $600
Meeting Program Ad – Inside Page $500
Dinner Symposium $15,000
Corporate Showcase $3,000
AOAO Cocktail Reception Sponsor $10,000
AOAO Breakfast Sponsor $10,000
AOAO Lunch Sponsor $15,000
AOAO Coffee Break Sponsor $5,000

LETTER OF AGREEMENT

Agreements are being accepted. To secure your exhibit space, program ad space, and/or sponsorship, complete the online LETTER OF AGREEMENT.

Payment is due in full when the Agreement is submitted.

  • To pay by credit card, fill in the payment details of the exhibit agreement.
  • To pay by check, mark “check” as the payment method on the Agreement. Make the check payable to American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and mail the check to AOAO, Attn: Dana Gibson, 2209 Dickens Road, Richmond, Virginia 23230.

 

The AOAO W-9 is available upon request. Contact Dana Gibson [email protected].


EXHIBIT SERVICE KIT

LVE Expo LVE | (lvexpo.com)
LVE will be handling your shipping and exhibit booth needs, such as booth furnishings, carpet, and labor options. LVE will email exhibitors the Exhibitor Service Manual (online ordering and shipping instructions).

Bellagio Exhibitor Services https://www.bellagioexhibitorservices.com/
The Bellagio will be offering exhibitors the following services:

    1. Food and Beverage*
    2. Technical Services-Internet, Telecommunications, Electrical, Plumbing, and Audio/Visual
    3. Booth Cleaning* – Full cleaning services by a professionally trained staff.

*Bellagio is the exclusive provider of these services.

Bellagio Exhibitor Services will email the exhibitors information about how to order these services.

LEAD RETRIEVAL
We are offering eShowLeads from Event Technologies, a trade show lead retrieval application that lets exhibitors collect leads using their Smartphone.

eShowLeads allows the user to easily collect attendee contact information, add notes and record answers to qualifying questions all on the exhibitor’s smartphone. After the event, your leads will be emailed to you in an excel file.  Use your smartphone to collect leads and record more qualifying data. For a more detailed description please click here


EXHIBITOR BADGES

Exhibitor badge names are due by March 15, 2024. Badges included with exhibit packages:

Exhibit Tier Number of Badges
Gold Exhibitor 10
Silver Exhibitor 8
Bronze Exhibitor 6
Exhibitor 2

Additional badges can be ordered with the AOAO Credit Card Payment Form. Badge fee is $200/badge. List the full name(s) for the additional badges on the payment form.


HOTEL INFORMATION

The headquarters hotel for the 2024 Annual Spring Meeting is the Bellagio.  Click here to make your reservations. If you need to make any changes to your reservation, the Contact Center can be reached at 1-888-987-6667 or 1-702-693-7111.

Bellagio Hotel & Casino
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 888-987-6667

Group rates are available through March 15, 2024 or until the block is full, whichever occurs first. Room categories are subject to availability.

Due to popular demand, the AOAO group block is currently full, therefore the group rate is available only on certain nights. The Bellagio is connected via the ARIA Express Tram with the following hotels:

ARIA
Park MGM
Vdara

Check availability and rates at https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/las-vegas-hotels.html.


SAVE THE DATES for 2024 and 2025

2024 AOAO Annual Fall Meeting
October 24 – 26, 2024
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | Boston, MA

2025 AOAO Annual Spring Meeting
April 3 – 5, 2025
Gaylord Texan | Grapevine, TX

2025 AOAO Annual Fall Meeting
October 23 – 25, 2025
Gaylord National | Washington, DC


QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Dana Gibson, Director of Corporate and Educational Support
T 804.338.6958 ▪ F 804.282.0090 ▪ Email [email protected]