Bringing you up-to-the minute information for exhibitors

In this Issue:

IMPORTANT DATES

EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS

OTHER HIMSS EVENTS

 

January 2009

Welcome to HIMSS AsiaPac09 Exhibitor E-News, the monthly electronic publication that gives you the most up-to-date information and opportunities available exclusively for exhibitors. Please visit our web site for exhibition schedule and other logistic information.

IMPORTANT DATES

23 January 2009 – Pico Order Forms are due
Please visit the Pico (Stand Builder) section of the Exhibitor Service Manual to locate the PICO order forms for Booth Packages, Carpet, Electrical and Hanging Banners.

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23 January 2009 – All Kuala Lumpur Convention Center order forms are due

If you would like to order food and beverage, catering, cleaning services, audio visual, communications, plumbing, potted plants, rigging or security, please be sure to visit the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center Services section of the Exhibitor Service Manual.

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9 February 2009 Private Demonstration Request Forms due

Private Demonstrations are meetings that exhibiting companies host in their booth with potential clients during non-exhibit hours (see times below).  You can host a private demonstration anytime in your booth during exhibition hours. 

Private Demonstrations may be held only during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, 25 February 2009:
Thursday, 26 February 2009: 
Friday, 27 February 2009:   
  18:00 – 19:00
08:00 – 09:00 and 18:00 – 19:00
08:00 – 09:00

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9 February 2009 – Booth Giveaways and Raffle Forms due

It is required that you notify AsiaPac09 of your intention to raffle or give away any item at your booth.  The Booth Giveaways and Raffles Form can be found in the exhibitor service manual under Marketing Opportunities.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS

Marketing Toolkit

With the marketing campaign for HIMSS AsiaPac09 in full force, we have developed an online Marketing Toolkit that you can leverage with your clients and marketing channels. Please use these materials to help promote HIMSS AsisPac09.  For your convenience, we have developed Web banners, high-res flyers, e-mail pushes and electronic e-mail signatures.

Please Visit the Marketing Toolkit Today.

For marketing support and inquiries, please contact the marketing team:
Cheryl Tan
ctan@himss.org
+65 6559 5358

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Exhibitor Badge Registration

Exhibitor Badge Registration is now open, and you should have received an email regarding your badge allotment. If you have not received an email about how to register for your exhibitor and client badges, please contact:

Nina Melissa
Phone: +603 4252 9100
Fax: +603 4257 1133
Email : himssapac09@asianoverland.com.my

Exhibiting companies will receive two complimentary exhibitor badges and one complimentary client badge per 3m x 3m booth purchased. After the original allotment has been distributed, additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for MYR 195 ($55.00 USD) each and additional client badges may be purchased for MYR 370 ($105.00 USD) each. Please visit the Registration section of the Service Manual to gain additional information regarding exhibitor badge registration.

*Please note: Each exhibitor badge and client badge will allow access into all conference education sessions and the Opening Reception.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Virginia Geoghegan at +1 734.477.0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org
Colleen Naliwajko at +1 312.915.9567, cnaliwajko@himss.org

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Exhibitor Service Manual

Please don’t forget to review our online Exhibitor Service Manual for important information on how to order electrical and Internet, obtain your exhibitor badges, rules and regulations and much more.

If you have any questions regarding the Exhibitor Service Manual, please contact Colleen Naliwajko at cnaliwajko@himss.org or +1 312.915.9567

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Exhibitor Housing

Have you begun thinking about your hotel accommodations for HIMSS AsiaPac09? HIMSS’ official housing bureau, Asian Overland, has selected hotels with special negotiated rates for our exhibitors. To secure your hotel reservations, please contact:

Nina Melissa
Phone: +603 4252 9100
Fax: +603 4257 1133
Email : himssapac09@asianoverland.com.my

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Product Tutorials

There are still Product Tutorial Sessions available.  Purchase yours today!

Showcase your products at one of the Product Tutorial Pavilions on the exhibit hall floor. These 45-minute presentations allow you to educate attendees on the solutions provided by your product in an educational theatre setting.

Available Sessions:

  1. Theatre: #1501
    Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
    Time: 16:45 – 17:30
  2. Theatre: #701
    Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
    Time: 15:00 – 15:45
  3. Theatre: #701
    Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
    Time: 16:45 – 17:30

Complete the Product Tutorial Application Today.

Interested in participating in the Product Tutorial? Please contact:
Steven Yeo, +65-98485259, syeo@himss.org

Logistics and Planning questions? Please contact:
Virginia Geoghegan, +1 734-477-0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org
Colleen Naliwajko, +1 312-915-9567, cnaliwajko@himss.org

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Pre-Conference Attendee List Rentals – Submission Deadline Extended!

Promote Your Presence at AsiaPac09
The attendee mailing list deadline for submission has been extended!  This is a great way to promote your presence along with your products and services to all registered AsiaPac09 attendees.  HIMSS will send you a list of current registered attendees on Friday, 16 January 2009.

Complete the Application Today.

For more information, please contact:
Virginia Geoghegan, +1 734-477-0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org

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AsiaPac09 Vendor Headquarters

Purchase your space today to host client or sales meetings, training sessions and create a relaxation room for your staff and the convenience to meet with customers on the exhibition floor. Exhibiting companies can have a 3m x 6m vendor headquarters space. Each vendor headquarters booth space includes four hard walls with a lockable door and an identification sign with your company logo.

3m x 6m $2,800 USD (corporate member)
3m x 6m $3,500 USD (non-member)

Complete the AsiaPac09 Vendor Headquarters Contract Today.

To Rent a Vendor Headquarters  space, please contact:
Steven Yeo, +65-98485259, syeo@himss.org

Space Production Questions, please contact:
Virginia Geoghegan, +1-734-477-0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org

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Client Executive Invites – Exclusive Offer!

Exclusive offer only to HIMSS AsiaPac09 Exhibitors’ Clients!

At AsiaPac09 we understand the importance of giving customers the best, and that is why we have created a special invitation exclusively for your top 5 Senior Executive clients to enjoy exclusive, VIP opportunities while they are at AsiaPac09.

As a VIP Attendee, your client will be entitled to a 10% discount off prevailing rates for full conference fees and will be invited to attend the following receptions and events:

The HIMSS Opening Ceremony & Reception
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

An exclusive tour of the Interoperability Showcase just for Senior Executives:
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Immediately following the opening reception

The HIMSS AsiaPac09 Membership Night
Thursday, 26 February 2009
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

To take advantage of this special offer, please email Cheryl Tan at ctan@himss.org with the name, designation, company, address and telephone/fax numbers of five (5) clients you wish to extend this invitation to – leave the rest to us!

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis so be sure to respond promptly.

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HIMSS Member Reception

Thursday, 26 February 2009
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

The HIMSS AsiaPac09 Member Reception is an event where existing HIMSS members can network with one another in a relaxed environment.  This reception will also view the launch of the Microsoft Healthcare Users Group for the first time in Asia. Attendance for this reception is free and is open to members and invited guests. 

Those wishing to find out more about becoming a HIMSS member may also attend this reception; however, space is limited.  Please contact Agnes How at ahow@himss.org for more information.

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Sponsorships

Take advantage of the unique marketing opportunities and sponsorship packages offered at HIMSS AsiaPac09.  For a full list of available sponsorship opportunities, download the Sponsorship Brochure.

If you have any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Steven Yeo at +65-98485259 or syeo@himss.org

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OTHER HIMSS EVENTS

2009 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition

4-8 April 2009
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL   USA

With attendance expected to exceed 28,000, this is truly the healthcare IT industry event of the year!

HIMSS membership and conference attendees are comprised of senior healthcare executives (CEOs, CIOs), IT program directors, healthcare information systems and technology professionals, physician and nursing informatics professionals, IT consultants, and healthcare legal and legislative professionals.

Exhibitor Booths:

  • Corporate Member $2,700 (per 10' x 10' space)
  • Non-Member $3,100 (per 10' x 10' space)

Learn about the HIMSS09 Exhibitor Benefits.

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler, +1-312-915-9285, klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson, +1-312-915-9232, tpeterson@himss.org
Becky Washler, at +1-319-393-3117 or bwashler@himss.org

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Virtual Conference & Expo – 9-10 June 2009

It’s time to reserve your booth space for the next Virtual Conference & Expo on 9-10 June 2009.  The result will be hundreds of sales leads.

Here are some statistics from the most recent Virtual Conference & Expo, held this past November:

  • 2,404 total attendees
  • 365 leads per booth on average
  • 82% of attendees work at a hospital, multi-hospital system, IDN, ambulatory care center or
  • ancillary clinical service provider
  • 67% of attendees held top-level or IT positions, including:
    • CIO, CTO, VP of IT/MIS/Network
    • Director / Manager of IT
    • CEO, COO, CFO, President
    • CMO, CNO
  • 93% of the attendees rated their overall satisfaction as good to excellent
  • 77% of the attendees did NOT attend the 2008 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition
  • 89% of attendees are planning to attend the June 2009 Virtual Conference

For more information, please contact: Danielle Hartley at +1-207-688-6270 x. 214 or via email at danielle.hartley@medtechpublishing.com.

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Questions?

Please inform us if the primary contact for your company has changed.  The primary contact will receive all communications and materials related to your company's participation at HIMSS AsiaPac09 Conference & Exhibition.

Exhibit Services, Logistics, and Production inquiries, please contact:
Virginia Geoghegan, +1-734-477-0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org
Colleen Naliwajko, +1-312-915-9567, cnaliwajko@himss.org

Exhibit Sales, Marketing, and Sponsorship, please contact:
Steven Yeo, +65-98485259, syeo@himss.org