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February 2008

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Welcome to HIMSS AsiaPac08 Exhibitor E-News, the monthly electronic publication that gives you the most up-to-date information and opportunities available exclusively for exhibitors.
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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS
1. Exhibitor Service Manual
2. Exhibitor Product & Services Directory (Exhibitor listing with company description)
3. Exhibitor Badge Registration
4. Exhibitor Housing
5. Product Tutorials
6. Sponsorship Opportunities
7. Marketing Toolkit
8. Vendor Headquarters
9. Meeting Space Request Form/ Hotel Suite Request Form

Other HIMSS Events
10. HIMSS08 – 24 - 28 February 2008
11. HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo - 23-24 April 2008 and 19-20 November 2008
12. The World of Health IT – 3 – 6 November 2008
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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS

1. Exhibitor Service Manual

The HIMSS AsiaPac08 Exhibitor Service Manual is available online on the HIMSS AsiaPac08 Exhibitor page. Please visit the exhibitor service manual for important information on how to order electrical and  internet, obtain your exhibitor badges, rules & regulations and much more.

If you have any questions regarding the Exhibitor Service Manual, please contact Christina Dorsey at cdorsey@himss.org or +1 312.915.9516.

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2. Exhibitor Product & Services Directory (Exhibitor listing with company description)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain additional market exposure! On the HIMSS AsiaPac Web site we have created a space for attendees to learn from you about your company. You will be able to include your company logo, booth number, contact information, Web site, company categories and a 50 word description of your company.

Please visit the HIMSS AsiaPac08 Product & Services Directory to complete your company profile. To access your company’s profile, you will need your username and password.  This information can be found in your booth confirmation letter that was sent to you by Christina Dorsey. 

If you need your username and password, please contact Christina Dorsey at cdorsey@himss.org or +1 312.915.9516 for assistance.

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3. Exhibitor Badge Registration

Exhibitor Badge Registration will open online on the HIMSS AsiaPac08 exhibitor page at the end of February.

Exhibiting companies will receive two complimentary exhibitor badges* and one complimentary client badge per 3m x 3m booth purchased. After original allotment has been met, additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for HKD 430 ($55.00 USD) each and additional client badges may be purchased for HKD 820 ($105.00 USD) each.
 
*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
Christina Dorsey at +1 312.915.9516, cdorsey@himss.org

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4. Exhibitor Housing

Have you begun thinking about your hotel accommodations for HIMSS AsiaPac08? HIMSS’ official housing bureau, Ambassadors, has selected hotels with special negotiated rates for our exhibitors. Contact Ambassadors to secure your hotel accommodations today.

For more information, please contact Ambassadors at asiapac@ambassadors.com

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5. Product Tutorials

Product Tutorials sell out quickly…Don’t Delay!

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.

Product Tutorial Application

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1 312.915.9278 or ctanda@himss.org

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6. AsiaPac08 Sponsorships

Take advantage of the unique marketing opportunities and sponsorship packages offered at the conference and exhibition.

Welcome Reception
HKD 80,000 (USD 10,200)
Hosted on Tuesday evening, this event marks the opening of the conference and will reinforce your presence with more than 1,500 attendees.

Selected Education Tracks
HKD 45,000 (USD 5,715)
Sponsor an education track and impact attendees who are interested in a specific topic.

Conference Compendia (Notepad and Portfolio)
HKD 67,000 (USD 8,500)
During education sessions, everyone needs a place to keep notes. This quality notepad/portfolio is the perfect location for your logo.

2008 Conference Web Home Page
HKD 50,100 (USD 6,400) exclusive or 3 @ HKD 15,650 (USD 2,000)
Reinforce your participation each time attendees go to the conference Web site to plan their time at the conference.

Conference e-News Updates (five available)
HKD 27,400 (USD 3,500)
Align your organisation with leading topics in the industry by sponsoring a pre-conference electronic update.

“You Are Here” Locators (two available)
HKD 26,000 (USD 3,275)
Help direct traffic and drive attendees to your booth by sponsoring the “You Are Here” locators.

Message Panels (multiple locations)
HKD 7,825 (USD 1,000)
Reinforce your brand and message in high traffic areas on the exhibit floor.

Principal Sponsor (three available)
HKD 128,000 (USD 16,350)
Establish your organisation as a leader in healthcare IT and HIMSS AsiaPac08 by becoming a Principal Sponsor.

Contributing Sponsor (four available)
HKD 86,000 (USD 6,900)
Demonstrate your commitment to healthcare IT and HIMSS AsiaPac08 by becoming a Contributing Sponsor.

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1 312.915.9278 or ctanda@himss.org

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7. Marketing Toolkit

With the marketing campaign for HIMSS AsiaPac08 in full force, we have developed an online marketing tool kit that you can leverage with your clients and marketing channels. Please use these materials to help promote HIMSS AsisPac08! For your convenience, we have developed Web banners, a link & PDF of the full conference brochure, flyers, electronic email signatures, and more!

Please visit http://vendor.himss.org/asiapac08/exhToolkit.aspx to access the Marketing Toolkit today.

If you need any hard copies of materials, or if you would like our Singapore marketing group to send out flyers, brochures, or emails to your contacts on your behalf, please contact: Florence Chua, Account Director, florence.chua@mci-group.com, +65 6496 5551. We'd be happy to help, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.

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8. AsiaPac08 Vendor Headquarters

Purchase your space today to host client or sales meetings, training sessions, 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 headquarter space.  Each vendor headquarter booth space includes four hard walls with lockable door and an identification sign with your company logo.

3m x 6m HKD 21,060 (corporate member)
3m x 6m HKD 22,620 (non-member)

AsiaPac08 Vendor Headquarters Contract

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1 312.915.9278 or ctanda@himss.org

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9. Meeting Space Request Form/ Hotel Suite Request Form

Are you looking to host a meeting during the HIMSS AsiaPac08 Conference & Exhibition?

The HIMSS AsiaPac08 Conference & Exhibition brings together the largest gathering of healthcare information technology professionals. In Hong Kong, HIMSS AsiaPac08 presents a great opportunity for exhibiting companies to hold meetings on shoulder dates—In Conjunction With HIMSS AsiaPac08 Conference & Exhibition.

If you have any questions regarding the Meeting Space or Hotel Suite Request forms, please contact Jaime Paton at jpaton@himss.org or +1.312.915.9214.

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OTHER HIMSS EVENTS

10. HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition
24-28 February 2008
Orange County Convention Center - West Building
Orlando, FL USA

With attendance expected to exceed 24,000, this is truly the HIT 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)

Exhibitor Benefits:

  • Four exhibitor badges
  • One client badge
  • Badges are based on 100 square feet of exhibit space (10' x 10' space)
  • Dedicated exhibit hall hours
  • Recognition in the HIMSS Resource Guide
  • Acknowledgement in the On-Site Pocket Guide
  • Listing in the HIMSS Daily Insider distributed at show site
  • Listing in the On-Line Products and Services Directory

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1 312.915.9278 or ctanda@himss.org

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11. HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo
23-24 April 2008 and 19-20 November 2008

518 leads generated on average per booth—Reserve space now for April & November
56% of attendees hold IT or senior management titles

As an exhibitor you will receive extensive profiles on attendees, including all contact information, purchase intent and more in an easy-to-use data portal. Your sales follow-ups will be easier and more effective than ever.

Exhibitor Packages & Benefits
Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285, klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1.312.915.9232, tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1.312.915-9278, ctanda@himss.org

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12. World of Health IT 2008
3 – 6 November 2008
Bella Centre
Copenhagen, Denmark

Exhibit Space
Join us again in 2008 for our annual conference in Europe.
The World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition will be held from 3-6 November 2008

Bella Centre – Copenhagen, Denmark.  More than 1,800 professionals attended The World of Health IT 2007 conference and exhibition.  Connect and meet with healthcare professionals who have the buying power for their organisations – providers, payers, suppliers, policy-makers and government officials.

Don’t Delay…20 exhibitors choose their booth space at our onsite booth selection.
Excellent exhibit space still available.

The World of Health IT 2008 Floorplan

Booth Fees
Exhibition booths are 3m x 3m or multiples thereof.
For contracts received on or before 16 May 2008
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – space only €1,850 corporate member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – space only €2,050 non-member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – shell €2,200 corporate member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – shell €2,400 non- member*
Corners – €400*
*Copenhagen VAT of 25% not included in price of exhibit space and will be added to total

For more information please contact:
Kelly Laidler at +1 312.915.9285 or klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson at +1 312.915.9232 or tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda at +1 312.915.9278 or ctanda@himss.org

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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 AsiaPac08 Conference & Exhibition.

Questions?

Exhibit Services, Logistics, and Production inquiries, please contact:
Virginia Geoghegan, +1 734.477.0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org
Christina Dorsey, +1 312.915.9516, cdorsey@himss.org

Exhibit Sales, Marketing, and Sponsorship, please contact:
Kelly Laidler, +1 312.915.9285, klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson, +1 312.915.9232, tpeterson@himss.org
Corinne Tanda, +1.312.915.9278, ctanda@himss.org