SWVS 2021 Exhibitor-Sponsor Prospectus

SWVS 2021 Exhibitor-Sponsor Prospectus

EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SYMPOSIUM 2021

September 23-26 | San Antonio, TX

CONNECT WITH US

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MEET YOUR MARKET

Start selling your products and services face-to-face to one of the largest audiences of veterinary professionals — With 2,500 qualified buyers as attendees, including 1,600 DVMs, SWVS is a four-day action packed event where veterinary professionals come to discover, shop and buy. From new products to the latest technologies, the SWVS exhibit hall floor showcases everything the veterinary industry wants and needs to keep pace with rapid changes in the marketplace.

Under 25: 3% 25 - 34: 25% 35 - 49: 27% 50 - 65: 39% Over 65: 6%

Male: 30% Female: 70%

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GENDER

2018 3,253 Total

2019 2,985 Total

DVMs: 1,602 Technicians: 807 Office Staff/Practice Managers: 338 Design Conference: 56 Students: 113 Exhibits Only Guests: 337

DVMs: 1,404 Technicians: 850 Office Staff/Practice Managers: 246 Design Conference: 47 Students: 120 Exhibits Only Guests: 318

1,404 DVMs

1,602 DVMs

Top States In Attendance

1. Texas 2. Oklahoma 3. Louisiana 4. California 5. Colorado

6. Kansas 7. New Mexico 8. Arkansas 9. Georgia 10. Ohio

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Why They Visit the Exhibit Hall Attendees spend $2 million in the exhibit hall 94% spend 5+ hours on the exhibit hall floor Make purchasing recommendations based on their experiences at the SWVS 85% rank the exhibit hall a vital part of the educational experience , seeing products and comparing competitors

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Get in Touch: email or call Angie at [email protected] or 972.664.9803

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EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

We Attract A Crowd ... Of Your Top Prospects

Daily Prize Drawings For Attendees Who Purchase on the Exhibit Hall Floor Attendees get one entry into the drawing & receive additional entries for every $250 spent on the exhibit hall floor. Friday Night Attendee Sip-n-Shop Inside the Exhibit Hall Attendees can use their complimentary drink ticket to unwind while mingling with exhibitors. SWVS Scavenger Hunt Moves Attendees to All Parts of the Exhibit Hall Exhibitors can be a stop on the SWVS Scavenger Hunt. Attendee answers a question, determined by participating exhibitor, and earns points toward prizes with correct answers. Refreshment Breaks Held Right on the Exhibit Hall Floor Two breaks Fri & Sat for attendees in the exhibit hall. Lunch Served Inside the Exhibit Hall Fri & Sat lunch in the exhibit hall for attendees.

95% of Exhibitors Return Every Year. The Reason – THEY GET RESULTS Booth includes

Exhibit Booth Fees 10’ x 10’ Inline Booth 10’ x 10’ Corner Booth 10’ x 10’ Non-profit Island Premium Area

$2,500 $2,700 $350 $27 per sq. ft. $250 per 100 sq. ft.

• Standard 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape in show colors • One 6’ x 30” skirted table, two chairs and one wastebasket • Company name sign for booth, 7” x 44” • Online presence as part of our interactive floor plan located on the conference website and event app • Company listings in Registration Guide & On-site Guide • Pre-show and post-show registered attendee mailing list • 4 Badges per 10' x 10' booth • $50 off SWVS registration for exhibitor clients, after Early Bird Registration Ends • Complimentary lead retrieval using your own device • 4 Free lunch tickets per 10’ x 10’ booth (2 for Friday & 2 for Saturday) • 50% CE discount for all veterinarians & technicians employed by an exhibiting company • Pre-set meetings prior to exhibit hall opening with qualified leads (Meeting Matching) • 24-Hour security in exhibit hall

50% deposit is required when booking — balance is due by April 1, 2021.

Booths do not include electrical, carpet and other accessories. These items may be rented through the official service vendors, or provided by the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not required to have a floor covering for their full exhibit space.

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WHY SHOULD YOU SPONSOR?

MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS SWVS attendees are excited to learn about new products and finding solutions with products and services from our sponsors . • Connect with decision-makers with extensive buying power. • Drive your business by showcasing your products and services to 2,000+ industry leaders. • Contribute to the professional development of those in your community. • Sponsorship packages are a great value providing additional connections with top prospects. • Have the chance to be one of the first to select your booth for next year to ensure you will get a premium traffic area in the exhibit hall. Sponsors will be able to pick based on the level of sponsorship.

97% of sponsors return each year 90% of sponsors report high-quality booth visits 75% of our attendees prefer to support SWVS Sponsors

I’m able to reach all the top decision-makers from across the region, all while experiencing the camaraderie and southern hospitality SWVS is known for. Pam Mitchell, MS, DVM Professional Services Veterinarian, Strategic Accounts Dechra

Get in Touch: email or call Angie at [email protected] or 972.664.9803

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Contact Executive Director Tina Garcia at 972.664.9808 or [email protected]. SWVS is committed to helping you engage your audience and achieve your goals. We're happy to create unique packages that work best for you. Sponsorship Levels

Title $50,000 (Exclusive)

Diamond $20,000

Platinum $15,000

Gold $10,000

Silver $5,000

B ronze $2,500

Product Showcase • Logo on Commemorative T-Shirt Sponsor Logo Scrolling on SWVS Website • $1,500 Value

Included In All Packages

Inside Front Cover Full-Page Ad $2,700 Value

Inside Back Cover Full-Page Ad $2,700 Value Inside Back Cover Full-Page Ad $2,700 Value

2-Page Spread $2,200 Value

Full-Page Ad $1,100 Value

Full-Page Ad $1,100 Value

Half-Page Ad $550 Value

Ad In Reg Guide

Back Cover Full-Page Ad $2,700 Value 2 Scavenger Locations $2,000 Value

Inside Front Cover Full-Page Ad $2,700 Value

Full-Page Ad $1,100 Value

Half-Page Ad $550 Value

Quarter-Page Ad $275 Value

Ad In On-Site Guide

1 Scavenger Location $1,000 Value

1 Scavenger Location $1,000 Value

1 Scavenger Location $1,000 Value

1 Scavenger Location $1,000 Value

1 Scavenger Location $1,000 Value

Scavenger Hunt

Exclusive Message Emailed to Over 24,000 $2,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

ExclusiveMessage Emailed to Over 24,000 $2,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

ExclusiveMessage Emailed to Over 24,000 $2,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

ExclusiveMessage Emailed to Over 24,000 $2,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

Logo as Sponsor in all E-blasts $1,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

Logo as Sponsor in all E-blasts $1,500 Value Registration Guide and On-Site Guide, Exhibitor Listing and Profiles Custom Facebook & Twitter Message $500 Value

E-News Blast

Logo Placement

Social Media

Button Ad & Mobile App $ 2 ,500 Value

Button Ad & Mobile App $ 2 ,500 Value

$1,000 Value Button Ad

Button Ad $1,000 Value

Button Ad $1,000 Value

Website Advertising

Conference Bag Insert

Included $2,000 Value

Included $2,000 Value

Included $2,000 Value

Included $2,000 Value

Included $2,000 Value

Hospitality Hour, Friday & Saturday; Exhibit Hall Reception, Friday; 200 Drink Tickets $9,000 Value

Hospitality Hour, Friday & Saturday; Friday Night Event; 500 Drink Tickets $34,000 Value

Exhibit Hall Reception, Friday $3,000 Value

Exhibit Hall Reception, Friday $3,000 Value

Hospitality Opportunities

On-Site Meter Board 2 Included $2,400 Value

2 Included $2,400 Value

1 Included $1,200 Value

1 Included $1,200 Value

Exhibitor Satellite Session

Included $3,500 Value

Included $3,500 Value

Included $3,500 Value

Aisle Signage, Exhibit Entrance Hall Banner AND GOBO@Registra- tion $10,000 Value AND Hotel Suite; $3,700 Value

Aisle Signage AND GOBO@ Registration $3,500 Value

Aisle Signage AND GOBO@ Registration $3,500 Value

Added Extras

Total Value

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$ 5 , 325

9 SWVS 2020 EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS SWVS is committed to helping you engage your audience and achieve your goals. We’re happy to create unique packages that work best for you.

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PUBLICATIONS ADVERTISING

REGISTRATION GUIDE 35,000+ MAILED Get the most bang for your buck! The Registration Guide is mailed to over 35,000 prospective attendees in April 2021. It is sent as a marketing guide to encourage early registration. ON-SITE GUIDE 3,000+ IN CONFERENCE BAGS The On-Site Guide is given to all SWVS attendees as a guide for CE Classes and SWVS events.

Registration Guide

Fees

Priority Not Exclusive Not Exclusive Not Exclusive Not Exclusive Priority Not Exclusive Not Exclusive Not Exclusive Not Exclusive

R E G I S T R A T I O N G U I D E

Full Spread (2 Pages)

$2,400

FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2020

Full-Page Ad

$1,100

Half-Page Ad

$550

WWW.SWVS.ORG

Quarter-Page Ad

$275

ON-SITE GUIDE

On-Site Guide

Fees

SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SYMPOSIUM

Full Spread (2 Pages)

$2,400

FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2020

Full-Page Ad

$1,100

Half-Page Ad

$550

Quarter-Page Ad

$275

WWW.SWVS.ORG

ONLINE MARKETING

SWVS Website Buttons Get the attention of attendees as they are finding information, looking at courses and registering for SWVS 2021. Buttons are available on attendee and registration pages through SWVS 2021. All files should be 72 dpi and in .jpg or .png format. Registration and Hotel Confirmation Ad Every person that registers via the SWVS website will receive an email confirmation with your ad. Over 95% of attendees register online.

Ad

Fees

Website Buttons (291 w x 261 h pixel) $1,000

Registration Confirmation Email Ad (600 w x 100 h pixel)

$1,500

Hotel Confirmation Email Ad (600 w x 100 h pixel)

$1,000

Get in Touch: email or call Angie at [email protected] or 972.664.9803

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SPONSORSHIP ITEMS SCAVENGER HUNT - $1,000 TO PARTICIPATE The most exciting way to be seen at SWVS is to secure your spot in our Scavenger Hunt. Attendees will visit each of the 25 booths on the hunt for a chance to win up to $1,750 in great prizes. As a Scavenger Hunt sponsor, you will get a QR code poster for your booth that, when scanned, will send attendees to a question (submitted by you) on their smart phones. For each question correctly answered, points are given. At the end of SWVS, those with the most points are eligible for the prize drawing. The prizes include $1,000, $500 and $250. SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC? SWVS provides a variety of sponsorship opportunities sold individually. Take a look at the many ways you can promote your business at SWVS 2020. You can add individual items to a prepackaged sponsorship or pick and choose individual items. Act quickly, as several options are exclusive to one sponsor! EARCHING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC? SWVS provides a variety of sponsorship opportunities sold individually. Take a look at the many ways you can promote your business at SWVS 2021. You can add individual items to a prepackaged sponsorship or pick and choose individual items. Act quickly, as several options are exclusive to one sponsor! SCAVENGER HUNT | OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Other Conference Opportunities Other Fees Priority Conference Bags $20,000 Exclusive Hotel Room Keys $10,000 Exclusive Hotel Room Drops $10,000 Limited to 2 Conference Name Badges $5,000 Exclusive Massage Lounge $5,000 Exclusive DVM or Tech Lounge $4,000 Exclusive Water Bottle s $3,000 Exclusive Exclusive E-blast $2,500 Limited to 5 Conference Bag Inserts $2,000 Not Exclusive Mobile App Ad $1,500 Not Exclusive Scavenger Hunt $1,000 Limited to 25 Photo Booth $1,000 Exclusive Granola Bar s $1,000 Exclusive Table Tents on Lunch Tables $1,000 Exclusive Product Showcase $500 Not Exclusive Event T-Shirt s $500 Not Exclusive Other Conference Opportunities Other Fees Priority Conference Bags $20,000 Exclusive H tel Room Key 1 Drops Limited to 2 C nference Name Badges $5 Exclusive Massage Lounge DVM or Tech Lounge 4 Water Bottle s 3 Exclusive E-blast 2 5 Limited to 5 Conference B g Inserts 0 Not Exclusive M bile App Ad 1 5 Scavenger Hunt 0 Limited to 25 Photo Booth Exclusive Gran la Bar s Table Tents on Lunch Tables ve Product Showcase $5 Not Exclusive Event T- irt s On - si e ocial Wall SOLD SOLD

Continuing Education

CE Sponsorship

Fees

Priority

Meet the Expert Lunch

$500

Exclusive

Master Class

$1,000

Exclusive

Interactive Lab

$2,000

Exclusive

Speaker/CE Session Half-Day Speaker/CE Session Full-Day

$2,500

Exclusive

$3,500

Exclusive

Exhibitor Satellite Sessions

Fees

Priority

Thursday, 2 :00 - 5 :00 PM

$2,500

4 Available

Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM (Includes Buffet Lunch) Saturday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM (Includes Buffet Lunch)

$3,500

4 Available

$3,500

4 Available

Signage

On-Site Signage

Fees

Priority

Corridor Banner

$2,700 Not Exclusive

Escalator Runner

$2,000

Limited to 2

Floor Sign

$1,200 Not Exclusive

$500 Not Exclusive

On - site Social Wall

Aisle Sign

$1,700 Not Exclusive

Paw Prints to Booth

$2,000 Not Exclusive

Online

Website Advertising

Fees

Priority

Website Button Ad

$1,000 Not Exclusive

$1, 0 00 Not Exclusive

Hotel Confirmation Email Ad

$1, 5 00

Not Exclusive

Registration Confirmation Email Ad

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

SWVS Exhibitor and Sponsorship Contact Angie Hickman, CEM Phone: 972.664.9803 Email: [email protected]

SWVS Registration and Housing Contact Tina Garcia, CMM, CMP, CEM

Phone: 972.664.9800 Email: [email protected]

The Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) will hold its annual veterinary conference in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. González Convention Center, September 23-26, 2021. www. swvs.org

SWVS FUTURE DATES

SWVS 2022: September 22-25 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX

SWVS 2023: September 21-24 Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, TX