RSNA August Exhibit Network

RSNA’s Online Technical Exhibition Center: One Source for All Your Exhibitor Needs

Featured in Your Toolbox: The Exhibitor Timeline. Unsure about important dates for making your exhibit run smoothly at RSNA 2009? The Exhibitor Timeline gives you a month-by-month rundown of deadlines and target dates for booth design submissions, contractor service requests, exclusive publicity and promotional opportunities and much more.

View the Timeline by clicking here

Registration Update

Despite the weak economy, RSNA professional registration continues to be strong.  Registration to date is on par with record-breaking performances in 2007 and 2008.

Professional Registrants - 10,234
Guest Registrants - 3,917
Total Registrants - 14,151
as of  August 7

Get your company’s information in the hands of this audience.

A registration list request form can be found in the service kit

Don’t Forget to Update your Exhibitor Listing

The RSNA 2009 Exhibitor List and Floor Plan is now available on our website at the RSNA annual meeting website at RSNA2009.RSNA.org.  This exhibitor list includes contact information as supplied on your Technical Exhibit Space Application/Contract and your company description with product/service(s) from your previous participation (if applicable).
To edit your exhibitor listing, please visit the RSNA Technical Exhibition Center and click "I'm a Confirmed Exhibitor" then "Update Your Exhibitor Listing."  A username and password was sent to you via a separate email.  If you experience any problems, please contact RSNA Technical Exhibits Department at exhibits@rsna.org.

Click here to view the RSNA 2009 Exhibitor List

Internet Service at RSNA 2009

Once again, RSNA will be sole provider of booth internet service at the RSNA annual meeting.   All internet service must be secured through RSNA and its RSNAnet service and not Focus One.  Each connection includes 10/100Base-T standard RJ-45 male connector and 1 subclass-C IP address range (240 usable addresses).
For RSNA 2009, RSNAnet service has new bandwidth breakdown.   The minimum bandwidth size is now 348K (compared to 256K in 2008).   Also, for the companies looking to increase their Internet bandwidth, RSNAnet is offering a 5 MB and 10 MB connection.
Order by September 30 to receive the early-bird discount.  Full information will be found inside the RSNA Exhibitor Service Kit.

Click here for the RSNAnet Application/Contract

Booth Design Approval - September 4

All freeform exhibits (20'x20' or larger) must submit booth designs to RSNA for approval by September 4.
Include only complete printed drawings indicating:

  • Applicable setbacks
  • Height of the exhibit
  • 3D renderings (if available)
These items must be submitted along with the signed Booth Approval Form & Booth Design Agreement Form.  All the forms can be found in our Exhibitor Service Kit

If you have any questions regarding the apporval, please contact 630-368-3760 or exhibits@rsna.org

Click here for Booth Approval Forms

International Travel to RSNA 2009

A trip to the United States may require an additional degree of planning.   If your company has staff coming to the RSNA annual meeting from outside of the United States, RSNA can provide the essential information for planning their trip to Chicago.  They include:
·         Invitation Letters
·         Visa Waiver Program and US-Visit information
·         Tips for Successful Visa Applications
·         Useful Visa and Travel Websites

Click here for more information regarding travel to the United States

Promotional Opportunities for Exhibitors

Don't miss your chance to get noticed at RSNA with promotional opportunities offered exclusively to technical exhibitors. Choose from dynamic video ads on the giant plasma wall, print ads in the award-winning show daily, meeting bag inserts, or other premium placement opportunities. Contact Judy Kapicak, Assistant Director of Advertising, at jkapicak@rsna.org.

Click here to learn more about advertising opportunities

Reserve your table now!

Bistro RSNA: Reserve your table!

Reservations are now available for Bistro RSNA!  Bistro RSNA is an innovative approach to convention hospitality, developed specifically to meet the food service needs of busy Exhibitors during the convention. Located in all three Technical Exhibit Halls, exhibitors can reserve tables in advance, so your company will always have a convenient place to eat, meet, and network.

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau can assist your planning needs

RSNA has created a special web portal which highlights various ways that Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) can assist your planning.   This portal spotlights the various offerings that the City of Chicago has to offer including exhibitor assistance, maps, attractions, restaurant and more. 

Click here to learn more about Chicago

Exhibitor Invites: Complimentary for Exhibitors!

Exhibitor Invites is a new program that serves two vital purposes - increase attendee registration and help exhibitors with ROI.
Exhibitors log in to a secure site to upload lists which are never shared with RSNA.  Next you can customize, preview and approve a series of three html emails that can include your booth number, logo, personalized text, product photos, and special offers.
The is a complimentary service for all RSNA exhibitors! 
If you have any questions about the benefits of the Exhibitor Invites program, contact Jason Siefken at 319-550-8203


Exhibitors Circle Recognition Opportunities

Maximize your exposure
Receive Name and Logo Recognition on Signage at the Meeting
Recognition in RSNA publications
Invitations to Networking Receptions with RSNA and Industry Leaders

Become part of the RSNA Exhibitors Circle today with a tax-deductible contribution to the RSNA Research & Education Foundation, your support will truly help fund radiology’s future.

Exhibitors Circle Benefits Include:
  - Mailing to professional registrants for RSNA 2009
  - Logo recognition at the R&E Foundation Pavilion
  - Signage at Exhibit hall entrances
  - Listing on RSNA R&E Foundation Web site
  - Logo Recognition in RSNA News
  - Invitation to Corporate Donor Reception
  - And more!
 
Recognition starts at $1,500.  For a complete listing of benefits by level contact Lisa Ostrenga, Manager, Fund Development at Lostrenga@rsna.org or 630.590.7773.

Deadline September 18.

For a complete listing of benefits by level click here

In This Issue

RSNA’s Online Technical Exhibition Center: One Source for All Your Exhibitor Needs

Registration Update

Don’t Forget to Update your Exhibitor Listing

Internet Service at RSNA 2009

Booth Design Approval - September 4

International Travel to RSNA 2009

Promotional Opportunities for Exhibitors

Bistro RSNA: Reserve your table!

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau can assist your planning needs

Exhibitor Invites: Complimentary for Exhibitors!

Exhibitors Circle Recognition Opportunities

Click Here for a Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
Exhibiting Works
39% of Visitors attend the same exhibition at least two years in a row.*

Exhibitors can count on a loyal attendee base year after year when they commit to exhibiting at an industry event.

*Source: CEIR Research Report ACCR 1130-08


Important Dates and Deadlines
August 12:
Block housing assignment mailed
September 4:
Deadline for Exhibit Design of freeform/peninusla/mobile floor plans
September 14:
Target move-in assignments released
September 29:
Exhibitor housing cancellation policy initiated
September 30:
RSNAnet Early-Bird Deadline

August 12

Block housing assignment mailed

August 14

Deadline for reduction/cancellation of exhibit space (partial refund)

August 19

Deadline to submit block housing room deposits

September 4

Deadline for Exhibit design of freeform/peninsula/mobile exhibit plans

September 14

Target move-in assignments released

September 29

Block housing rooming lists due

 

Block housing assignment mailed

 

Block housing attrition clause initiated

 

Exhibitor housing cancellation policy initiated

September 30

RSNAnet  early bird deadline

Contact Information
Tom Shimala, Director: 630-368-3760 tshimala@rsna.org
John Jaworski, Manager: 630-571-7855 jjaworski@rsna.org
Lauren Giagnorio, Assistant: 630-571-7851 lgiagnorio@rsna.org
Georgetta Piotrowski, Assistant: 630-571-7850 gpiotrowski@rsna.org
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