2008 AER International Conference
July 22-27, 2008
Chicago Downtown Marriott
Exhibit/Sponsor Information
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What
The 2008 AER International Conference will be THE place for sessions on education, rehabilitation and related areas in the field of blindness and visual impairment. Set for the Chicago Downtown Marriott July 22-27, the conference Exhibit Hall will be the center of activity for delegates to learn about the latest products and services related to the field as well as for social functions.
Who Should Participate
Companies, organizations and associations that provide products or services related to the multifaceted field of blindness and visual impairment benefit from exposure to an anticipated 1200 conference delegates. And attendees gain valuable information about resources that will help them achieve greater success with those they serve. Your organization’s presence at the conference extends your influence far beyond July as teachers, rehabilitation specialists, and other delegates use the knowledge they gained at the Conference to serve their students and clients in the months following.
Who Will Attend
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired
- Orientation & Mobility Specialists
- Low Vision Therapists
- Rehabilitation Teachers
- Social Workers
- Administrators
- Optometrists
- Medical Doctors
- Professionals from Related Fields
Sponsorships & Advertising
This year AER is providing exciting new ways to increase organizations’ visibility through expanded conference sponsorship opportunities ranging from $750 to the AER International Exclusive Conference Sponsorship of $30,000. You may also highlight your exhibit or products through advertising in the Conference program, with rates starting as low as $500.
Exhibit Opportunities
Exhibiting at the AER International Conference is a great opportunity to highlight products and services to those who make and influence purchasing decisions. With extended hours available this year, AER is committed to driving traffic to the Exhibit Hall through special promotional efforts and food events in the Hall.
2008 Exhibit Schedule
Installation: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hours:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 25, 2008 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dismantling: Friday, July 25 , 2008 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Exhibit Costs (includes 2 Exhibit Hall passes, Conference registration extra)
Standard Booth Rate: $1200 per 10’ x 10’ space
AER Corporate Member Rate: $1080 per 10’ x 10’ space
Hotel Reservations
You are welcome to make your hotel reservations now at the beautiful Chicago Downtown Marriott, site of the 2008 conference. Exhibitors are eligible to receive the AER group rate of $159 plus tax per night for single or double. To reserve your room, call Marriott Reservations at 888-236-2427 and be sure and mention that you are attending the AER conference.
Information
Click here for an Exhibitor/Sponsorship Prospectus.
For more information, contact Ginger Croce at AER, 877-492-2708 or 703-671-4500, ext. 203, or send an e-mail to ginger@aerbvi.org. Also visit www.aerbvi.org for updates.
Make sure you are a part of this superb target marketing opportunity. Mark your calendars for the AER International Conference, July 22-27, 2008, in Chicago!