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The AORN Congress is one of the most important for OR nurses of all levels to attend to gather information regarding products and services for the OR, and return with that information to their facilities. In fact, 83% of Congress attendees themselves are involved with the purchasing decision-making process—from product recommendations to final decision-making authority!* With 600+ participating companies on the exhibit floor, it is important to ensure your company is not lost in the crowd! Sponsorship of the 2009 AORN Congress will provide your company with that extra leverage to increase visibility among this important group of OR decision-makers!

•    98% of Congress attendees notice which companies are sponsors and which are not*.

*  From the 2008 Congress Attendee Survey

2009 sponsorship opportunities include a variety of Events, Education, and Promotional Items that can be easily combined to create a high-impact sponsorship to meet any group of business objectives. AORN will work with any budget to create a package that will help you reach your goals. Sponsorship opportunities start at just $1k.

• Build Relationships
• Drive Booth Traffic
• Increase Brand Awareness
• Impact Sales
• Showcase Corporate Values

AORN offers a variety of cross-promotional opportunities to maximize recognition and highlight your company’s support. Contact AORN directly for a comprehensive list at sales@aorn.org, or 800-755-2676 x 280.

Events
High-visibility and attendee favorites! Show your dedication to education, specialty, leadership, and the camaraderie of the profession by sponsoring a reception or other gathering! Varying in size from hundreds to thousands of attendees, Congress events are designed to support every demographic of the nursing market, and likewise, there is a fit for every sponsor’s budget.  

Education
There’s no better way to show your dedication to the continued provision of the invaluable education presented at the AORN Congress. With a schedule featuring sessions as diverse as the AORN membership, Education Sponsors can build a sponsorship package as diverse or as focused as they would like based on their desired target market. Show your support of Education in  through sponsorship of Education Sessions or Tracks! Sponsors are recognized in the Conference Program, session signage, and session A/V.

Promotional Merchandising
While not every single attendee may make it to your Exhibit booth, there are a variety of ways to ensure that all Congress attendees are aware or your presence at Congress. From the extended duration of the AORN Congress Web site to the instant-gratification, take-home value of hand-fans, water bottles, and more, AORN has offerings to enhance any campaign.

Work with AORN's Sales Department to select the sponsorship level and opportunities that meet your sales and brand objectives.