Exhibition and Sponsorship

The Joint Congress of SOE/AAO 2011 will be a hallmark event in ophthalmology worldwide. It offers a unique platform for you to interact with an international group of ophthalmologists, surgeons, and researchers as well as keep them informed of the latest product advancements and industry trends. Together with the scientific programme, world-class venue and facilities, Geneva is the ideal destination for the Congress.

Congress Venue

The Joint Congress of SOE/AAO 2011 will take place at the Geneva Palexpo from 4 - 7 June 2011.  The Geneva Palexpo has excellent modern facilities with plenty of space for both scientific meetings and a large commercial exhibition. The exhibition area will draw in all congress delegates and visitors, and will include exhibits, registration, internet area, catering, as well as the electronic poster areas allowing exhibitors to enjoy maximum attendance on their stands.  

Profile of Attendance

The Congress will have an exciting four-day programme and an extensive trade exhibition. The Congress historically draws over 4000 of the world’s leading researchers and providers of services, equipment, products and aids for people within the diverse spheres of ophthalmology and related sectors.  These participants are not only from Europe but also from the USA and the Middle East and at SOE 2009 in The Netherlands delegates came from nearly 90 different countries.  The activities and events associated with the Joint Congress of SOE/AAO 2011 offer a unique opportunity for companies to reach this highly influential international audience through exhibition and sponsorship participation.

Scientific Programme

The scientific programme arrangements are well under way and will include an outstanding array of European and overseas invited speakers. Importantly, the scientific programme will span the latest developments and best practice in ophthalmology. The Programme will cover the full curriculum of Ophthalmology, with ample choice for participants from any background and with all interests. As at SOE 2009 there will be symposia organised by all the major European Subspecialty Societies and Supranational Organisations.

Accommodation

The area surrounding the Geneva Palexpo and Geneva city centre has a number of good hotels.  It will be possible to book your accommodation direct through the Congress website closer to the event. 

Promotion 

A professionally planned marketing strategy will ensure that the benefits of supporting The Joint Congress of SOE/AAO 2011 are widely known across the world. These include:
 
• Extensive direct mail campaigns
• Website and electronic promotions
• Editorial and display advertising in related scientific journals
• Active participation and promotion at intervening related congresses and meetings. 

Supporting the Congress

An exciting range of sponsorship opportunities have been created to allow each company the opportunity to showcase their organisation as best suits their needs and budget.  See the tables on page 9 - 10 for an overview of the packages we have created or talk to our industry manager about a tailor made, individual package for your organisation. Anything is possible!  
  
Josephine Gordon, Industry Manager
The Joint Congress of SOE/AAO 2011
c/o Congrex Sweden AB
PO Box 5619
114 86 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel Mobile: + 44 7830 221032
Fax: + 46 8 661 91 25
E-mail: soe2011.industry@congrex.com