Reserve your space at DDNA 2012

Why exhibit at DDNA 2012?

DDNA hosts the only national conference that targets nurses who specialize in the field of developmental disabilities. This is not only DDNA's 20th Anniversary, but it is also the opportunity of the year to meet face-to-face with nursing and other medical and dental professionals who are key decision makers in purchasing for their clients and facilities. Your company establishes a distinct marketing advantage over your competition by educating attendees about the value and benefits of your products or services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please give us a call at 800-888-6733.

What are some benefits of exhibiting at DDNA 2012?

• We bring the customer to you - with pre-show mailings to DDNA's 2,000 plus members, to all the members of DDNA's 39 Regional Nurse Chapters/Networks, as well as to other medical professionals who also influence purchasing decisions for your products and services.
• Direct access to and networking with hundreds of nurse, physician, and dentist attendees who are highly interested in your product information and make purchasing decisions.
• An enhanced presence at the conference and ongoing visibility for your company in publications (newsletters and peer-reviewed journal), and on the DDNA website for sponsors.

Become a Sponsor at DDNA 2012

Establish new relationships

The DDNA Annual Education Conference brings together top nurses, physicians, and dentists from the United States and Canada who are on the front line of providing clinical care and services for persons with developmental disabilities. Conference attendees are eager to meet with exhibitors and learn about medications, equipment, products, and services that can better meet the needs of the clients that they serve.

Gain important marketing opportunities

Sponsorship benefits extend well beyond the opportunity to meet with attendees at the 2012 conference. Your valued sponsorship will continue to be highlighted through recognition and free advertising on DDNA's website and in its newsletter.

Establish your company as a top sponsor

As a Diamond, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor, your company or organization will be prominently promoted as a valued partner in helping to meet the goals of DDNA - optimal healthcare and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to receiving exhibition space, top sponsors are offered unique recognition and advertising placements before, during, and after the conference.

For a look at the benefits and opportunities associated with a top sponsorship click here. If you are unable to view the benefits page, please disable your pop-up blocker.

Support an event

Your company or organization could sponsor a session, host a meal break, or even create an event of your own. All event sponsors receive a one-time use mailing list of registered DDNA attendees prior to the conference, upon request. Exhibitor-sponsored outside events can be conducted during non-competing times at the conference. Contact DDNA for more information about sponsoring an event.

Enjoy the same discounts as attendees!

Hotel information

DDNA invites all sponsors, exhibitors, and their family and friends to stay at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in sunny Orlando, Florida. The Rosen Plaza contains the hotel and the conference area.

Discounted room rates will be will be available for sponsors and exhibitors and their families and friends at DDNA's 2012 conference. Information about reserving a room will be posted as soon as it is available. Discounted room rates are available for the nights of May 2nd through May 7^th.

Applications

Download the exhibitor and sponsor prospectus and application

DDNA invites companies and organizations with products and services related to intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate at the 2012 Annual Education Conference in Orlando, Florida May 2-7, 2012. Exhibition dates are May 5^th and 6^th.

Enhance your company's presence

There are numerous opportunities for your company or organization to create memorable presence at the DDNA 2012 conference.

1. Conference Manual Advertising $80 - $600:
   Contains all session resources (speaker presentations, biographies, handouts, etc.) received by DDNA. Distributed to all registered attendees and used for note taking during sessions. This is a much-valued item during the conference, referenced often and shared with other I/DD professionals after attendees return home. Ad rates vary according to size. Please call for specs.
   1/8 page - $80 1/4 page - $175 1/2 page - $325 Full page - $600
2. Marketing Materials Distribution $400/piece:
   Your company marketing materials will be made available when attendees pick up their tote bags. Use this opportunity to invite attendees to your table in the exhibit hall, promote a new product and much more. Be creative! If you are not able to exhibit in person, this is a good way to get your marketing materials into the hands of attendees.