Sponsor Prospectus

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The HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care is a leading educational activity and forum for human factors experts, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, biomedical engineers, health-care providers, FDA representatives, and patient safety researchers to discuss real-world examples and experiences and find solutions for challenges in health care.

With more than 600 attendees annually, this five-day Virtual Symposium will feature cutting-edge lecture and panel presentations, poster presentations, and workshops on emerging issues in health care human factors. Academics and practitioners should join us to develop their knowledge of human factors/ergonomics as it applies to health-care devices, environments, and end-users in a format that allows for both education and social interaction.

Experience the Benefits of Sponsorship!

Did you know that virtual activities can offer more value? We invite you to take advantage of the unique characteristics of our virtual event to engage with HFES members and other attendees. We will help you increase awareness among researchers and practitioners alike, position your company as a thought leader, and connect with professionals engaged in the discipline, as well as with a community of students — the next generation in the field.

Full Conference Sponsorships

In addition to the benefits outlined in the support levels below, all full conference sponsorships include a virtual exhibit booth and the following items:

• Logo recognition in event emails, plenary welcome slides, website, and program
• Post-event attendee list (opt-in attendees only). Information provided includes attendee first and last name, job title, address, city, state and country. Emails are not provided on attendee lists. Attendees have the option to request more information about your company and products in the virtual exhibit booths, at which point you will gain access to email addresses of those who opt-in
• Live chat function with attendees
• Ability to schedule meet-ups with attendees within your virtual booth
• Ability to post .pdfs, one organizational video, and links to website and social media channels from exhibit booth

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Platinum Partner — $20,000 (one available)

• One (1) industry-sponsored presentation (up to 60 minutes) prior to or following the main program (April 13 – 16)
• One (1) dedicated pre- or post-event email to all registered attendees (sent on your behalf from HFES). Date and content subject to approval by HFES
• Sole sponsorship of one symposium track (see tracks below) or networking event of your choosing
• One (1) banner advertisement on the virtual meeting platform (location to be determined)
• One (1) sponsored tweet from the HFES Twitter account
• One (1) full page advertisement in the symposium program book
• Six (6) complimentary registrations for your employees
• Recognition in two (2) issues of HFES Bulletin

Gold Partner — $9,000 (three available)

• One (1) 15-minute industry-sponsored presentation
• Sole sponsorship of one symposium track (see tracks below) or networking event of your choosing
• One (1) banner advertisement on the virtual meeting platform (location to be determined)
• One (1) sponsored tweet from the HFES Twitter account
• One (1) half-page advertisement in symposium program book
• Four (4) complimentary registrations for your employees
• Recognition in one (1) issue of HFES Bulletin                                                                              

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Silver Partner — $5,000 (six available)

• One (1) sponsored tweet from HFES Twitter account
• One (1) quarter-page advertisement in symposium program book
• Two (2) complimentary registrations for your employees

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

*New for 2021* Industry-Supported Symposia — $5,000 (four available)

Industry-Supported Symposia held during the symposium provide partnering companies an opportunity to present high quality, evidence-based information to attendees. You will have fifteen dedicated minutes to deliver a presentation on a topic relevant to the nature of this symposium. The session will be conducted via the symposium virtual platform. Sessions must be pre-recorded and submitted to HFES by the established deadline.

Symposium Track Sponsor — $2,500 per track (two available)

• Choose one (1) of the following five educational tracks to sponsor:
  • Education and Simulation
  • Patient Safety Research and Initiatives — SOLD
  • Digital Health — SOLD
  • Hospital Environments
  • Medical and Drug Delivery Devices — SOLD
• Logo recognition in event emails, plenary welcome slides, website, and program
• Logo recognition by track chairs during opening session slides
• Post-event attendee list (opt-in attendees only). Information provided includes attendee first and last name, job title, address, city, state and country. Emails are not provided on attendee lists
• One (1) complimentary registration

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Networking Event Sponsor — $1,500 per event (several available)

• Logo recognition in event emails, plenary welcome slides, website, and program
• Logo recognition by networking event hosts during opening session slides
• Post-event attendee list (opt-in attendees only). Information provided includes attendee first and last name, job title, address, city, state and country. Emails are not provided on attendee lists
• One (1) complimentary registration

Best Student Presentation Award Sponsors — $1,000 (four available)

• Logo recognition in plenary welcome slides, event website, and Program
• Logo recognition by poster award chairs during opening session slides
• Post-event attendee list (opt-in attendees only). Information provided includes attendee first and last name, job title, address, city, state and country. Emails are not provided on attendee lists
• One (1) complimentary registration