Sponsor

& Exhibitor
Invitation

the international conference

on residency education

Advancing Quality:
Aligning Residency Education
and Patient Care
September 29 October 1, 2016
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Canada
 Connect with the worlds leaders and
decision makers in medical education
1 unique education event including:

1600 medical educators and key decision makers;

5 provocative plenaries;

15 innovative learning tracks;

50+ workshops;

200+ paper and poster presentations.

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Become a Sponsor of the International Conference on Residency Education
(ICRE) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 29 October 1, 2016 and
connect with the worlds leaders and decision makers in medical educators.
Hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, an
audience of approximately 1600 delegates is anticipated.

The Event
The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is an annual, global forum
for those involved in residency education. Each year, ICRE brings together clinician
educators, physicians and residents from around the world to share ideas, challenges,
innovations, and advance training.
The Royal College is seeking partners who want to be a part of ICRE and offers you
this unique opportunity to demonstrate your support and commitment to the highest
standards of quality in medical training, while gaining exposure amongst an international
group of thought-leaders and decision makers. The theme for this years conference is
Advancing Quality: Aligning Residency Education and Patient Care.

Join leaders in medical education as they:

Discuss the latest research related to residency education and how it can be applied;
Explore innovative tools that can be used to enhance the medical education experience;
Learn how to differentiate between teaching strategies and when to use simulation
most effectively;
Hear inspirational leaders share their views and experiences; and
Discover creative solutions through workshops, poster, paper and plenary sessions.

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 Why sponsor?
Sponsorship at the 2016 ICRE offers you the opportunity to interact directly with
medical education leaders, physicians, residents, medical students and representatives
from national and international health organizations.
As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to:
Promote your organization to influential leaders in residency education, health policy
and specialty practice;
Make contacts and exchange ideas with medical education decision makers;
Gain access to an audience of health care professionals with an interest in residency
education and the use of technology in health care; and
Network with colleagues and new acquaintances as you attend conference sessions
and events.

Who will attend? n

ICRE is a gathering of those involved in residency teaching, learning, and
assessment from Canada and around the world, including:
clinical teachers and educators; government leaders and policy makers;
program directors and administrators; university postgraduate deans;
residents and trainees; university medical education
health care decision makers; department heads;

medical education accreditation medical school deans and leaders.

surveyors;

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 Benefits include networking, interactive opportunities and brand visibility.
In addition to prominent recognition during the conference, you will
have an unmatched opportunity to reach out to conference participants
from the outset of the conference and demonstrate your commitment to
medical education.

Gold Sponsor $10,000

Benefits and value proposition:
Your organizations logo on conference signage prominently displayed at the
Conference, in the final program and conference mobile application;
Your organization may set up a 10 x 10 educational display situated in a prominent
location from September 29 October 1, 2016;
Your organization will have the option to provide one pre-approved handout to be
included in participants registration package;
Your representative(s) will receive recognition on their name badge with clear
Sponsor identification;
Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations;
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the International Residency Education Awards
Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2016; and
Your organization will receive recognition from the podium and public thanks
for your support at the International Residency Education Awards Dinner.
* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for $500 for each additional exhibit
staff. Exhibitors may also attend conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.

Sponsorship Opportunities
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 Silver Sponsor $5,000
Benefits and value proposition:
Your organizations logo on conference signage prominently displayed at the
Conference, in the final program and conference mobile application;
Your organization may set up a 10 x 10 educational display situated in a prominent
location from September 29 October 1, 2016;
Your organization will have the option to provide one pre-approved handout to be
included in participants registration package;
Your representative(s) will receive recognition on their name badge with clear
Sponsor identification;
One (1) complimentary full conference registration;
One (1) complimentary ticket to the International Residency Education Awards
Dinner on Saturday October 1, 2016; and
Your organization will receive recognition from the podium and public thanks for
your support at the International Residency Education Awards Dinner.
* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for $500 for each additional exhibit
staff. Exhibitors may also attend conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.

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 Exhibit Dates and Times
EXHIBIT Move-in/Setup Show Hours
Thursday September 29, 2016 On
Friday and Saturday, the exhibits are open from 0700-1600 respectively with the following peak times.
INVITATION 1200 1600 Thursday September 29, 2016 Saturday October 1, 2016
Tear Down 1715 1830 0700 0800 1000 1030
Saturday October 1, 2016 1200 1330 1530 1600
Friday September 30, 2016
1600 1800
0700 0800 0900 0930
Be advised that all times listed above
are subject to change.
1130 1300 1500 1530

Exhibit Rates Exhibit participation includes: Eligibility

One (1) 10x 10 booth space;
Until May 13, 2016 Complimentary registration for one booth personnel per
booth purchase*;
$3,000 An 8 high back wall, stepping down to 3 high sidewalls;
One (1) 6 skirted table and two chairs;
After May 13, 2016
Name tags for all exhibit representatives (maximum
$3,250 of 4 per booth);
Company profile (maximum of 40 words) in the Exhibitor
Passport and Conference app;
Complimentary refreshments throughout the exhibit; and
Overnight security in the exhibit area for the duration of
the Conference.
* Please note: Additional exhibit hall passes can be purchased for
$500 for each additional exhibit staff. Exhibitors may also attend
conference sessions at the registrant early bird rate of $975.
The ICRE planning team, in its sole discretion, will determine the eligibility of any
applicant to participate at the 2016 ICRE and the suitability for display of each product
or service that such participants intend to display during the Exhibit. Note: ICRE is not
available for pharmaceutical participation.
Assignment of Booths
Application forms will be date-stamped and numbered upon receipt. Once sponsor
booth assignments have been confirmed, accepted exhibitor applicants whose fees
have been paid in full, will be contacted to select their booth. Booth selection will be
offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those exhibitors who have applied and paid
in full and will be confirmed in writing. Be advised that the floor plan may be subject
to change.
The signature of an authorized signing authority shall be binding on the Exhibitor and
shall express acceptance of all conditions of the Exhibition.

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Information Package
Once the application and payment are received and booth assignment is confirmed,
an Exhibitors Kit will be sent to the identified contact. This package will include
the rules and regulations governing the Exhibit, equipment and service order forms,
as well as information regarding material handling and shipping. Exhibitors will be
responsible for any costs that may be incurred as a result of their requirements. A
company description, sales representative contact information and the names of
booth personnel will be requested at this time.

Cancellation
Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to ICRE c/o Taylor & Associates.
Cancellations received before February 26, 2016 will be subject to an administrative
fee of 10% of the fees paid. Cancellations received between February 26, 2016 and
May 13, 2016 will receive a refund of 50% of the fees paid. Cancellations after
May 13, 2016 will not be refunded.

For more information about conference For more information about

sponsorship or exhibits, please email the conference, please contact:
or fax the attached application form to: Royal College of Physicians
Taylor & Associates and Surgeons of Canada
Attn: Terry Young Attn: Angelita Aboukassam
11 - 5370 Canotek Road 774 Echo Drive
Gloucester, ON K1J 9E7 Ottawa, ON K1S 5N8
Tel: 613-747-0262 Tel: 613-260-4176
Fax: 613-745-1846 Fax: 613-730-8252
icre@taylorandassociates.ca icre@royalcollege.ca

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