IMPORTANT DATES

1. 7/26-27/07 - Booth Confirmation letter sent out via email

Be on the lookout as your booth confirmation letter will arrive via email to the HIMSS main contact person beginning July 26-27.  The information included in the confirmation letter will be useful throughout the year for registration, housing and the exhibitors’ product & services directory.  The confirmation letter will include all the Web site links to direct you in the right direction.

If you do not receive a booth confirmation letter by close of business on Friday July 27, please email Virginia Geoghegan at vgeoghegan@himss.org.

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2. 7/30/07 - Housing opens to all exhibitors

Beginning July 30, all exhibitors can place hotel reservations directly through Ambassadors. To reserve your hotel room online, please refer to your booth confirmation letter that will be sent to you on Thursday, July 26 or Friday, July 27 from Virginia Geoghegan or Christina Luke for the actual Web site. 

ALL EXHIBITORS are required to book their housing through the HIMSS official housing company. Any exhibitor who does not go through HIMSS' official housing block will not be permitted to exhibit and will forfeit all monies paid.  This policy is in effect to ensure we receive the needed exhibit floor space for you.  Convention Centers provide exhibit space based on housing secured from the previous years.   

• 5 points for managing your hotel block for HIMSS08 through the "Exhibitor Cafe" the online hotel management tool by Ambassadors by December 29, 2007.
• 10 points for companies that confirm hotel room needs for HIMSS08 with our official housing contractor by October 12, 2007
• 5 points for companies that confirm hotel room needs for HIMSS08 with our official housing contractor from October 13, 2007 through December 14, 2007

It has been brought to our attention that a company by the name of Convention Housing, is making phone calls to HIMSS exhibitors inquiring if you need to make hotel arrangements for the HIMSS Conference.  Please note this company is not the HIMSS official housing company and we encourage you not to provide this company with any information regarding your company or hotel needs.

If you have any questions about reserving your hotel room, please contact Ambassadors at 877-517-3038 or via email at himss@ambassadors.com.  

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3. 8/1/07 - Pavilion Product Session applications accepted from all exhibitors

Showcase your products at one of the Pavilion Product Sessions.  These 45-minute presentations allow you to educate attendees on the solutions provided by your product in a theatre setting.

• Clinical Informatics
• Electronic Health Record/Electronic Medical Record
• Managing the Business of Healthcare
• New Solutions at HIMSS08
• General

For more information please contact Kelly Laidler at 312-915-9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312-915-9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at 312-915-9508/ dwhite@himss.org.

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EXHIBITOR NEWS BRIEFS

4. Exhibition Hours for HIMSS08 

Please note the schedule for HIMSS08

Exhibitor Move-In Schedule: Please refer to the targeted move-in schedule in the exhibitor service manual coming in September for your companies specific move-in date and time

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Exhibitor Move-Out

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5. Interoperability Showcase

Changing the Way Healthcare Connects
The Interoperability Showcase highlights Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) for delivering interoperability across local, regional and national health information networks. Featuring cutting-edge technology and standards in an interactive environment that simulates how health information is seamlessly passed among care providers to facilitate enterprise, community, regional and nationwide health information exchange.

Complete the Interoperability Application Today!

For more information contact Kelly Laidler at 312.915.9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312.915.9232/ tpeterson@himss.org or David White at 312.915.9508/ dwhite@himss.org.

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6. Sponsorships

Don’t miss out on marketing opportunities that maximize your presence at HIMSS08. Heighten awareness of your company’s products and services among your target customers by sponsoring special events, educational tools and conference premiums that have value well after the conference.

Congressional Staff - an Elected Officials Networking Dinner Investment - $5,000
This sponsorship provides you the opportunity to network with public policy leaders and influencers in an intimate dinner setting.

Advocacy Dinner - $7,500
Hosted at a politically relevant venue, this event allows access to state and federal decision makers.

View all of our Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

For more additional information please contact Kelly Laidler at 312-915-9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312-915-9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at 312-915-9508/dwhite@himss.org

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7. Hotel Suite Request Form or Meeting Room Space Form

Only companies exhibiting at the HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition may request a hotel suite or a meeting room to host a function. Functions that involve conference attendees will not be approved during conference sessions or exhibit hours. Events that include the participation of conference attendees must be conducted only during the hours that are listed on the hotel suite and meeting space request form. If you wish to request a room, please fill out the form electronically.

Hotel Suites Request Form  http://surveys.himss.org/himss/Surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?surveyid=1259

Meeting Space Request Form  http://surveys.himss.org/himss/Surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?surveyid=1265

If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Paton at 312-915-9214 or jpaton@himss.org

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8. Vendor Headquarters

Vendor Headquarters are available for HIMSS08 exclusively through July 30 to our Corporate Members.

Private meeting spaces are in high demand at the HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition. Take advantage of this opportunity to rent meeting space onsite at the Orange County Convention Center inside the exhibit hall. There are a limited number of Vendor Headquarters—beat the rush and reserve your meeting space today!

Vendor Headquarters Rules & Regulations
Vendor Headquarters Contract

For more information please contact Kelly Laidler at 312-915-9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312-915-9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at 312-915-9508/ dwhite@himss.org.

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9. Exhibitor Product & Services Directory

Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to gain additional market exposure! Complete your company’s profile online to be included in the following HIMSS08 Conference & Exhibition media: Online Exhibitors’ Product & Service Directory, Resource Guide, Pocket Guide, Daily Insider (daily show newspaper) and Proceedings CD-Rom.

• 10 points for populating your data in the HIMSS08 Exhibitor’s Product and Service Directory by October 12, 2007
• 5 points for populating your data in the HIMSS08 Product and Service Directory from October 13, 2007 through December 14, 2007

Attendees use the Directory to identify who's new and what's new on the exhibit floor. The Directory also helps attendees plan their booth visits in advance.  A username and password will be required to update your exhibitor profile.  That information can be found in your booth confirmation letter that will be sent on Thursday, July 26.  At that time you can log into the Exhibitors’ Product & Service Directory to include your company profile, sales contact information and Web address.  If you need your login information, please contact Virginia Geoghegan at vgeoghegan@himss.org.

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OTHER HIMSS EVENTS

10. Speaking the Language of Healthcare Decision Makers

Please join HIMSS and Leader Health in this one day seminar, Friday, September 21, designed to assist sale professionals develop strong competitive abilities through increased healthcare knowledge and political acumen. You will learn how to articulate the key health system transformation issues in the language of decision markers as well as develop your ability to build lasting relationships with executive management.

The program features case studies and group discussions focused on understanding key players in the healthcare field. You will hear from the following speakers:
Tony Dagnone, C.M.
Former President and CEO London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
Pascal Detemmerman
CEO, Leader Health
Robert C. Goldszer
Associate Chief Medical Officer and Director of Primary Care in the Department of Medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital

When: Friday, September 21, 2007
Where: HIMSS Headquarter office in Chicago
             230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 500
             Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: $295 (includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon snack)
Register: Online today at http://www.leaderhealth.com/Chicago.html

If you have any questions regarding this seminar please contact Amy Mak with LeaderHealth at amy.mak@leaderhealth.com or Virginia Geoghegan with HIMSS at vgeoghegan@himss.org.

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11. World of Health IT

Space is going quickly…Don’t Delay!
The World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition will be held from 22-25 October 2007
Austria Center Vienna – Vienna, Austria. More than 1,700 professionals attended the World of Health IT 2006 conference and exhibition. Connect and meet with healthcare professionals who have the buying power for their organizations – providers, payers, suppliers, policy-makers and government officials.
Excellent exhibit space still available View the 2007 World of Health IT Floor Plan.

Booth Fees
Exhibition booths are 3m x 3m or multiples thereof.
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – space only €2,050 corporate member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – space only €2,250 non-member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – shell €2,400 corporate member*
Total # of 3Mx3M booths – shell €2,600 non- member*
Corners – €400*
*Austrian VAT of 20% not included in price of exhibit space and will be added to total.

For more information please contact Kelly Laidler at 312-915-285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312-915-9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at 312-915-9508/ dwhite@himss.org.

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12. Virtual Conference

Reserve space now for November—Each booth averaged 567 leads during the May event

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.

View the Exhibitor Prospectus

For more information please contact Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312.915.9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at +1.312.915.9508/dwhite@himss.org.

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13. AsiaPac08

Join us again for our second Healthcare IT Conference in the Asia Pacific Region.
The dynamic economic and social growth in the Asia Pacific region has demonstrated strategic opportunities for the health informatics industry worldwide.   With the success of our conference in May you do not want to miss out in 2008.

The AsiaPac08 Conference and Exhibition will be held from 20-23 May 2008 Hong Kong Convention Center – Hong Kong.  More than 1,100 professionals attended the AsiaPac07 conference and exhibition.  Join us for this unique event connecting leaders in healthcare information and technology in the Asia Pacific Region.

View the AsiaPac08 Floor Plan

Early Bird Pricing available until 14 December 2007
Corporate Member-Early Bird
Space Only—early bird HKD 21,400 per 9 square meters
Shell Scheme—early bird HKD 22,800 per 9 square meters
Non Member-Early Bird
Space Only—early bird HKD 24,000 per 9 square meters
Shell Scheme—early bird HKD 25,100 per 9 square meters
Corner Surcharge
HKD 4,200 per open corner

For more information please contact Kelly Laidler at +1.312.915.9285/klaidler@himss.org, Tia Peterson at 312.915.9232/tpeterson@himss.org or David White at +1.312.915.9508/dwhite@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 the 2007 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition.

For Exhibit Services, Logistics, and Production inquiries, please contact:
Elli Miller, 312-915-9272, emiller@himss.org
Virginia Geoghegan, 734-477-0855, vgeoghegan@himss.org
Christina Luke, 312-915-9516, cluke@himss.org

For Exhibit Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship and Corporate Membership inquiries, please contact:
Kelly Laidler, 312-915-9285, klaidler@himss.org
Tia Peterson, 312-915-9232, tpeterson@himss.org
David White, 312-915-9508, dwhite@himss.org