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ACR Convergence Industry-Supported Sessions provide companies with a unique opportunity to enhance visibility and reach a highly targeted, yet diverse group of rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals from around the world. ACR offers a variety of formats so you can choose the delivery method that is best for your educational content.

Benefits for all industry sessions include listings in the ACR Convergence Session Tracker, mobile app, and ACR Convergence Today publications.


Innovation Theater

The Innovation Theaters, located in the exhibit hall, provide an exceptional setting to showcase your products and services to attendees. Each theater seats approximately 275.

See the Innovation Theater Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.

Innovation Theater sessions take place November 16–18. The sessions are 45-minutes and may be upgraded to include live streaming to your exhibit booth (must have at least 20x20 exhibit space).

  • Innovation Theater presentation listings on signage in the exhibit hall, on the ACR website, in the Convergence Session Tracker, and meeting app
  • Complimentary light refreshments and snacks at the Innovation Theater provided by the ACR: 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM sessions will have light refreshments; 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM sessions will include a boxed lunch
  • Session sponsorship includes two complimentary lead retrieval units for use during the session
  • Complimentary audio/visual equipment: two microphones, LCD projector, screen, and confidence monitor

March 15
Application open

April 12
Final deadline for initial application

April 15–19
LOAs will be generated and sent from applications submitted by April 12

April 22–Onward
Any open slots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

June 28
First 50% payment due

August 23
Content due (title, description, speaker information)

August 30
Second/final 50% payment due

September 23–October 4
*Streaming upgrades only*
Complimentary mailing list order form due (send to bboyer@rheumatology.org)

October 4
Promotional material approval deadline

November 5
Final PowerPoint presentations due

Innovation Theater: Applications Open

To submit a session proposal, please complete the Innovation Theater application by April 12.

Innovation Theater Application

Questions?
Contact Brianna Boyer (bboyer@rheumatology.org)


Industry-Supported Symposia

Industry-Supported Symposia offer companies the opportunity to provide valuable education to meeting attendees during ACR Convergence.

Various symposia formats are available:

  • CME-accredited or non-CME, company directed
  • In person: 60-, 90-, or 120-minute session

See the Industry Supported Session Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, and session content guidelines.

The following dates and times have been designated for Industry-Supported Symposia:

  • November 16, 5:45–7:45 PM (Corporate Roundtable donors only)
  • November 17, 5:45–7:45 PM (Corporate Roundtable donors only)
  • November 18, 5:45–7:45 PM (exhibitors only)
  • November 19, 12:30–2:30 PM

  • Exclusivity: other educational events are restricted during symposia times
  • Symposia listings included in the ACR Convergence Session Tracker, mobile app, and ACR Convergence Today publication
  • One complimentary pre-registration mailing list for one-time use by the sponsoring organization to issue symposium invitations; to be distributed to a licensed/bonded mail house or printer
  • Inclusion in on-site Industry-Supported Symposia kiosk staffed by ACR starting November 11–November 15; Invitations that include symposia agendas, speakers and registration information can be distributed from the booth. (Note: attendees cannot register for your symposium at the kiosk.)

Note: The application process has been broken up into several components this year to help provide the most accommodating timeline to get information submitted. The first application is due May 31, the second is due July 26, and speaker information is due by August 23. See below for links and more robust schedule:

Key Dates

March 15
Applications open: CME or non-CME

May 31
Final deadline for initial application – Part 1 Application

June 3–7
LOAs will be generated and sent from applications submitted by May 31

June 7–Onward
Any open slots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability

June 28
First 50% payment due

July 26
Part 2 Application due (same for CME/non-CME) – only for those that have a completed LOA following the Part 1 Application

August 23
No more program changes; Part 3 / Speaker Information and Confirmations Survey due

August 30
Second/final 50% payment due

September 23–October 4
Complimentary mailing list order form due (send to bboyer@rheumatology.org)

October 4
Promotional material approval deadline; digital poster for ISS kiosk due

24 Hours Post-Symposia
Required for all
Send final attendance numbers to bboyer@rheumatology.org

45 Days Post-Symposia
*Only for CME symposia
Send to bboyer@rheumatology.org

  • Summary Report of attendee evaluations (per ACCME requirements)
  • List of attendees
  • Copy of presentation and any handouts distributed at the symposia

Industry-Supported Symposia: Applications Open

To submit a session proposal, please complete the Industry-Supported Symposia application by May 31.

Industry-Supported Symposia Application (CME)

Industry-Supported Symposia Application (Non-CME)

Questions?
Contact Brianna Boyer (bboyer@rheumatology.org)

Industry Engagement Opportunities

Learn about other opportunities for industry engagement, including:

  • Meeting Engagement
  • Year Round Engagement
  • Mailing Lists
  • Advertising

 

See industry engagement opportunities >

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