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Advertising Opportunities
at a Glance
Member Demographics
Online and Print Publications
Annual Meeting Advertising
Annual Meeting Event Support
Annual Meeting Corporate Support
Exhibits/Mailing Lists
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Year-round Publications (Section A)
ARVONews newsletter ● ●
ARVOJobs ●
ARVO Web site ● ●
Events & Education e-newsletter ● ●
Insight e-newsletter ●
IOVS Web site ● ●
JOV Web site ● ●

Annual Meeting Advertising (Section B)

Annual Meeting Web site ●
Column wraps ●
Escalators ●
Hall banners ●
Instructional videos ●
Lanyards ● ●
Lobby banners ●
Program Summary ●
Parking coupons ●
Pocket Guide ●
Shuttle Bus stands ●
Shuttle bus panels/headrests ●
Spot Focus digital display screens ●
Skywalks ●
Totebags ● ●

Annual Meeting Event Support

(Section C)
Academic Department Chairs and
Research Directors Luncheon ● ●
ARVO Reception Honoring Travel and
Research Grant Awardees ● ●
Bach to the Beatles concerts ● ●
Committee Workshops ● ●
Food Station at ARVO Social ● ●
Pizza with the Experts ● ●
Research Grant Administrators Luncheon ● ●

Annual Meeting Corporate Support

(Section D)
Abstract CD-ROM ● ● ● ●
Abstract Search & Itinerary Builder Program ● ● ●
Coat & luggage check ●
Cyber Connection Kiosks ● ●
Message Center ● ●
Water coolers ● ● ●
WiFi connection ● ●

Exhibits (Section E)
Annual Meeting booth space rental ●
ISIE exhibit space rental ●

Mailing Lists (Section E)

Annual Meeting Attendees
ARVO Members

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 Member
Demographics

Founded in 1928, the Association for Research in Membership by Geographic Region

Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest
and most highly respected eye and vision research
organization in the world. ARVO serves an interna-
tional membership of over 12,600 basic and clinical 400
researchers in 80 countries. Members of ARVO 2,752
remain members; we have a 91% renewal rate that 7,055
reflects the value our members place on their affilia-
tion with ARVO. 1,583
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About ARVO’s Members

Total members 12,649 493
United States 7,055 (56%)
International 5,594 (44%)
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Basic
Research Clinician
Scientist Scientist
Members Members
Clinical Members Profile
50% 50%
Diseases/disorders seen in their practice
56% Non-diabetic retinal diseases ARVO’s members are your
best customers!
54% AMD
Researcher Members Profile From basic research scientists to
Clinical Research Areas 54% Glaucoma clinicians, ARVO provides the perfect
Retina 56% forum for you to reach your clients
50% Cataracts
and prospects. Connect with faculty
Cornea 29% 47% Uveitis and clinical staff at universities and
Glaucoma 23% 45% Diabetic retinopathy medical colleges, teaching hospitals,
private practices, clinics and managed
Lens 16% 36% Dry eye care practices. Reach eye and vision
Cataract 15% 35% Corneal disease investigators at private research
facilities, in industry, at community or
Eye movement/Neuro-ophthalmology 13% 27% Ocular trauma government hospitals and government
agencies in over 80 countries.
Basic Science Research Areas Percent of clinicians performing
Biochemistry 42%
surgery (by type) Why market with ARVO now?
■ 63% Cataract
2010 was ARVO’s most successful
■ 52% Glaucoma
Physiology/Pharmacology 40% year ever, with advertising up, more
■ 76% Laser
Retinal Cell Biology 37% attendees at our Annual Meeting and
highly satisfied exhibitors. In fact, 98%
Visual Neuroscience 37% Work settings (most work in multiple settings!)
of exhibitors said the 2010 ARVO
66% Medical schools
Anatomy/Pathology 36% Annual Meeting was successful for
37% Teaching hospitals them*; many plan to return to the
Immunology 15%
26% Clinics or managed care practice
ARVO Exhibit Hall in 2011. With Na-
tional Eye Institute funding for eye and
19% Private practice vision research expected to increase
Academic Degrees
75% hold a PhD degree 12% Universities (non-medical school) to $11 billion in 2011, you can benefit
14% hold both PhD and MD degrees from more attendees to sell to and
11% hold OD, DVM, DO and other 12% Private research or industry more dollars being spent.
advanced degrees
10% Community or government hospitals
* Based on Exhibitor Survey, June 2010.
10% Other, including government

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 Year-round Online
and Print Publications
Section A
“
ARVO is certainly one of the
most important meetings for
our business and it’s probably
the most enjoyable as well.
Our core business and the
objectives of this meeting are
a perfect match and I wish
other organizations would
”
take note of this meeting’s
true interest in exhibitors” and
attendees’ needs.
— Ed Kopidlansky
Precision Vision
For more information contact ARVO’s Global Sales Manager at +1.240.221.2922 or sales@arvo.org | www.arvo.org
Position 1
Position 2
ARVO Web Site
■ Duration of ad: One month from start date. Position 1 and 2
■ We require animated gif, gif, or jpeg files along Above fold, right sidebar, stacked. Choose either
with a separate link to the advertiser’s product a banner ad or a box ad for position 2 or 3
or corporate Web site. (depending on availability).
■ Leader ads may have more than one advertiser
in a position, and if so, will be rotated equally
Banner Ad (125 x 45 px)
unless extra time is purchased.
Position 1: $1,800
Position 2: $1,600
Leader Position
Top right: Banner ad (125 x 45 px) only $1,900 for Box Ad (125 x 125 px)
equal rotation; +$400 for extra 10 seconds rotation;
Position 1: $2,100
+$200 for extra 5 seconds rotation.
Position 2: $1,800
Enjoy run-of-site exposure: Web ads run on every page of the ARVO Web site. The ARVO Web site
receives 150,000 visitors each month.
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 Year-round Online
and Print Publications
Section A

Online Academic Journals Deadline: Ads are posted within two business days
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Web site of materials receipt.
The premier publication in ophthalmology and visual sciences, IOVS is known for ■ Duration of ad: One month from start date.
its highly respected peer-reviewed content as well as its spectacular images. IOVS ■ IOVS leader ads may have more than one
publishes more articles than any journal in its field. advertiser in a position, and if so, will be rotated
■ 2009 Impact Factor of 3.431, ranking 6th out of 49 publications equally unless extra time is purchased.
■ Highest Eigenfactor Score ■ All Web ads are 20 seconds in duration unless
■ Ranks #3 in the 5-year Impact Factor, Immediacy index. extra time is purchased.
■ Exposure: over 430,000 hits per month ■ We require animated gif, gif or jpeg files along
with a separate link to the advertiser’s product
or corporate Web site.
Leader ad

IOVS ads
Leader Ad (728 x 90 px): $4,000 equal rotation;
+$300 extra 10 seconds rotation; +$200 extra 5
seconds extra rotation.

Journal of Vision ads

Leader Ad (728 x 90 px): $4,000 equal rotation;
+$300 extra 10 seconds rotation; +$200 extra 5
seconds extra rotation.

Position 1 or 2
Above fold, right sidebar, stacked. Choose either
a banner ad or a tower ad for position 1 or 2
(depending on availability).

Journal of Vision Web site Banner Ad (125 x 45 px)

JOV is an online-only, peer-reviewed, open-access publication devoted to visual function Position 1: $1,500
in humans and animals. JOV is known for hands-on datasets and models that users can Position 2: $1,300
manipulate online.
■ 2009 Impact Factor of 3.022
Tower Ad (125 x 300 px)
■ Ranked #7 of 49 in the category Ophthalmology
Position 1: $3,300
■ Exposure over 100,000 page views a month
Position 2: $3,000

Leader ad

New
Position 1

Banner ad

Position 2 IOVS and JOV

Tables of Contents E-mail Alerts
The IOVS and JOV Tables of Contents are e-mailed to
Tower ad members and subscribers on the publication date of
each issue. Advertise prominently at the top (125 x 45 px
banner ad; gif or jpeg ) $525 per alert or $500 each for 3
or more alerts.

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 Year-round Online
and Print Publications
Section A

IOVS Recruitment Advertising

Place recruitment advertising on the
ARVOJobs ad board and in the IOVS
electronic edition’s advertising section to
find great candidates! For added visibility,
you can run banner ads that link to your job
descriptions at the Web site prices.
ARVOJobs is available around the clock and
throughout the year. Prices start at $200
for ARVO members for a recruitment listing.
Check the site at www.arvo.org/jobs for ad
prices and/or specials linking ARVOJobs and
IOVS advertising to get the best results.
The IOVS Advertising Section is featured
on the home page of IOVS every month and
accepts pdf advertisements with the look and
feel of print. Many advertisers prefer these
publication-style ads in a section in close
proximity to the science-rich content.
Insight E-newsletter
and Events & Education
E-newsletter
ARVO e-newsletters are the perfect
vehicles to reach all ARVO members as
they read key news about educational
opportunities, funding, new policies from
NIH/NEI, governmental programs and more!
Contact Mike Ryan (mryan@arvo.org) for all
available e-newsletters.

Left sidebar stacked with a maximum of two

IOVS Advertising Specifications & Prices ads per newsletter. Choose either a banner
With ARVOJobs ad or a box ad for position 1 or 2 (depending
the same month on availability).
Page Size Dimensions 1x 3x 1x 3x
Full Page 7” x 10” $900 $800 $700 $600 Banner Ad (125 x 45 px)
(17.78 x 25.4 cm) Position 1: $1,600
1/2 Horizontal 7” x 4-7/8” $500 $425 $400 $300 Position 2: $1,400
(17.78 x 12.38 cm)
1/2 Vertical 3-3/8” x 10” $500 $425 $400 $300 Box Ad (125 x 90 px)
(8.57 x 25.4 cm) Position 1: $2,000
1/4 Page 3-3/8” x 4-7/8” $350 $300 $200 $100 Position 2: $1,700
(8.57 x 12.38 cm)

Closing Dates: Ads will be posted within two business days of receipt, and will run for 30 days.
File Format: PDF or Word file if text ad
Agency Comission: 15%
Editor-in-Chief: Paul L. Kaufman, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Position 1
Want extra exposure for your IOVS ad? Add a listing on the ARVO home page for only $200.
This includes 3 lines of text on the ARVO home page and a link to your ad. Box ad

Position 2

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Phone: +1.240.221.2926
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1/4 Page
Email: iovs@arvo.org.

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 Year-round Online
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Section A

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CMYK PDF files with crop and bleed marks.

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per issue: $5,130. Circulation over 12,600

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 Annual Meeting
Advertising*
Section B
About ARVO’s Annual
Meeting Registrants
5,920 (56%) U.S.
4,601 (44%) Non-U.S
557 Exhibitor Comps
11,078 Total Attendees

Clinician
Scientist Basic
52% Research
44%
Other 4%

Your support of the 2011 ARVO

Annual Meeting will be promoted
to thousands of eye and vision
clinicians and researchers at the
largest meeting of its kind in the
world.

These exciting promotional

opportunities can help your
organization maximize exposure to
over 11,000 attendees by:
■ Increasing visibility for your
company
■ Enhancing your image in
the eye and vision research
community
■ Distinguishing you from
competitors
2011 ARVO Annual Meeting Web Site
■ Duration of ad: One month from start date. Position 2 and 3
■ We require animated gif, gif, or jpeg files Above fold, right sidebar, stacked. Choose either
required along with a separate link to the a banner ad or a box ad for position 2 or 3
advertiser’s product or corporate Web site. (depending on availability).
■ Leader ads may have more than one advertiser
in a position, and if so, will be rotated equally
Banner Ad (125 x 45 px)
unless extra time is purchased.
Position 2: $1,600
Position 3: $1,400
Leader Position
Top right: Banner ad (125 x 45 px) only $1,600 Box Ad (125 x 125 px)
for equal rotation; +$400 for extra 10 seconds
Position 2: $2,000
rotation; +$200 for extra 5 seconds rotation.
Position 3: $1,700

The ARVO Annual Meeting Web site gets over 60,000 page views each month from February
through May.

* Annual Meeting Advertising is not corporate support. These items are advertising agency commissionable.

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 Annual Meeting
Advertising
Section B
Annual Meeting Pocket Guide
print publications Ad Close: March 14, 2011
Materials Due: March 28, 2011
Program Summary
Ad Close: February 2, 2011 A favorite at every Annual Meeting, this handy
Materials Due: March 3, 2011 pocket-sized publication is an essential tool for
navigating the sessions, exhibits and events.
The Program Summary, the most Like the Program Summary, it is distributed
popular publication at the Annual to all attendees. It contains the very popular
Meeting, is the guide for the scientific parking coupons, convention center maps,
program. It is distributed to over 11,000 schedules for both scientific and social
attendees. This valuable reference tool events, committee listings, complete exhibitor
is used extensively throughout the information and much more. Attendees will
Meeting and archived for future reference. refer to this useful little book for years to
come.
Sizes Dimensions Rates
Full Page (Bleed) 8-3/8” x 10-5/8” $2,800 Size/Dimensions/Rates
(8 -7/8” x 11-1/8” Bleed; 7” x 10” Live) Full Page
Full Page (No-Bleed) 7-1/4” x 9-1/2” $2,800 4” x 8-1/2” (4-1/4” x 8-7/8” Bleed; 3-1/2” x 8” Live)
½ Page Horizontal 7-1/4” x 4-1/2” $2,200 $2,600
½ Page Vertical 3-1/2” x 7-1/4” $2,200
¼ Page 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” $1,500 ½ Page Horizontal
Add $1,900 for 4-color. 3-1/8” x 3-5/8”
$1,400
Special Black & Add $1,900 for 4-color
Positions White 4-color
4th Cover $7,000 $8,900 Special Black &
2nd Cover $3,780 $5,680 Positions White 4-color
3rd Cover $3,500 $5,400 4th Cover $3,900 $5,800
Opposite 2nd Cover $3,780 $5,680 2nd Cover $3,510 $5,410
3rd Cover $3,250 $5,150
For 2-color availability and pricing, contact Mike Ryan at mryan@arvo.org. Opposite 2nd Cover $3,120 $5,020

Electronic Format Specifications: File should meet SWOP specifications; high-resolution Electronic Format Specifications: File
CMYK PDF files with crop and bleed marks. should meet SWOP specifications; high-
resolution CMYK PDF files with crop and
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 Annual Meeting
Advertising
Section B

Shuttle Bus Panels and Headrests

ARVO’s fleet of highly utilized shuttle buses circulates among participating hotels
and the Convention Center. Exterior panels are available Sunday, May 1 through
Wednesday, May 4. Place 2’ x 39’ vinyl decals on both sides of the shuttle buses.
Packages start at $45,000 for bus panels and $30,000 for headrests. Contact Mike
Ryan at mryan@arvo.org. Full Wrap: Two buses are available for full wraps:
$35,000 each.

Shuttle Bus Stands

About 40 bus stands are located throughout the Convention Center and the shuttle bus route
stops. Get your company logo on these stands to let those passengers know that you have
supported their bus ride to and from the Convention Center.
*Exclusive Support: 40 Stands: $19,000
30 Stands:$12,000
20 Stands: $9,000
10 Stands: $5,000

Escalators
Your banner advertisement placed in wells between the “up” and “down” escalators at
the Convention Center (about 16.75” x 50’, call for exact specifications).
Eight sets of escalators available: $5,600 per escalator well;
$24,000 for 4 escalators.

Skywalks
Decal advertisements placed on the windows from the parking garage to the
convention center (2’ square window clings).
Ten window clings on either side of the two skywalks are available.
$550 per 2’ square advertisement, minimum purchase 2 skywalk ads.

Lobby Banners
Vertical banners suspended from the convention center ceilings in the lobby of
Hall B/C, the location of the exhibit hall and meeting registration. (4’ x 19’). Files
needed by March 18, 2011.
Positions available: far right, far left or center. $6,500 per banner.

Column Wraps
Wrap up to 7 columns in the Hall B/C atrium lobby with your product ads. (4’ x 20’). Files
needed by March 18, 2011.
$6,200 per column.

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Advertising
Section B

Hall Banners
Horizontal banners suspended above the main traffic corridors
(19’ x 4’). Files needed by March 18, 2011.
$6,500 per banner.

Instructional Videos
New Get a video clip, a voiceover and the URL to your Web site or

for 2011
image on ARVO’s popular Instructional Videos. The instructional
videos were a smash-hit in 2010 as attendees learned how to use
the online Abstract Search & Itinerary Builder more efficiently. Get
your video clip and voiceover placed before the instructional video
runs, and your message appears again at the end of the video, just like the credits in a
movie!
$3,000: 20 seconds

SpotFocus Digital Display Opportunities

Command the attention of the ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting attendees with high
impact, state-of-the-art digital display systems located in the highest traffic areas.
Your ad will be seen a minimum of 10 times per hour on each day of the Annual
Meeting, 7am–9pm.
Special Pricing: Be an early bird and save!
Ad Time Before 9/30/10 9/30/10 – 11/30/10 After 11/30/10
10 seconds $1,250 $1,500 $1,750
15 seconds $1,725 $1,925 $1,975
20 seconds $2,000 $2,200 $2,400

Tote Bags
Everyone needs a tote bag to carry Meeting literature and giveaway items. Plus the bag is a
collectible souvenir that attendees will use long after the Meeting is over. The tote bags are
distributed at the registration area and all floors of the Convention Center. There is a maximum of 4
company logos that can be on the bags. $25,000 per company logo.
This support item is available only to companies not under the pharma/device guidelines.

Convention Center Parking Coupons

Free parking! Everyone will see your logo and URL on the parking coupons inside the ARVO Pocket
Guide. There are 10 coupons in each Pocket Guide which are distributed to all attendees; it all ads up
to high visibility and a constant reminder to thank you for your kind deed.
Exclusive: $15,000.

Conference Lanyards
Your corporate logo and the ARVO logo will appear on the official ARVO lanyard. Remember, every
attendee needs a lanyard! You’ll have 11,000 mobile displays!
Exclusive: $40,000 (1-color logo); second color $5,000 additional.

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Event Support
Section C

ARVO Food Station

After a long day of sessions, thousands of attendees flock to the traditional first-night ARVO
Social to meet friends, have a drink, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and relax. Have your name and
logo on the table and on plasma screens at this favorite event by sponsoring a specialized
food station, such as vegetarian fare, Italian food, dessert or a non-alcoholic beverage of your
choice.
Exclusive support of a station: $20,000; Co-support a station: $11,000

From Bach to the Beatles!

Relax at the ARVO Classical Concert or dance the night away at ARVO Rocks!, two popular
socials that feature ARVO members and friends playing their favorite music. Exclusive
support of these two live entertainment events includes souvenir cups.
Exclusive support: $12,000; Co-support: $6,500.

Pizza with the Experts

The Pizza with the Experts workshop provides an opportunity for student members to meet with
senior ARVO members over pizza and refreshments.
Exclusive table: $5,500; Half table: $3,000.

Committee Workshops
Several ARVO Committees organize workshops at the Annual Meeting to highlight key topics in
basic, translational and clinical research. Call for a list of workshops.
Per Workshop: $3,500.

Invitation-only Networking Events

Academic Department Chairs and Research Directors Luncheon
Senior faculty and staff in the fields of anatomy, biology, pharmacology, psychology, vision
science and others meet over lunch to discuss funding issues and methods to facilitate
research programs at their institutions.
Exclusive: $5,500

Research Grant Administrators Luncheon

This luncheon brings research administrators from schools, labs, institutes and
societies together with grant financial managers, grant writers, and project and clinical
trial administrators to discuss funding and issues related to programs within their
departments.
Exclusive: $5,500

ARVO Reception Honoring Travel and Research Grant Awardees

This networking event draws young researchers from around the world and provides
an opportunity to recognize grantees who have demonstrated exceptional skills in eye
and vision research.
Three opportunities of $5,500 each are available.

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Corporate Support
Section D
Corporate supporters at the ARVO Annual Meeting get recognition in multiple ways, including:
■ the corporate supporter list in the Program Summary (by February 21) and the Pocket Guide
(by March 14)
■ the ARVO Annual Meeting Web site
■ prominent signage at the Meeting, including session room slides
■ ARVO Supporter Ribbons for booth personnel

Abstract Search & Itinerary Builder (Online Program)

This online full-content search program provides users with a wide array of searching tools, plus
attendees can plan and share their personalized meeting itineraries. At the 2010 Annual Meeting,
attendees conducted well over 250,000 searches as they used this indispensible tool again and
again. Support includes a company logo and link within the program that remains online for 24
months and a FREE full-page, 4-color ad in the Program Summary.
Exclusive: $45,000

Abstract CD-ROM
This ever-popular CD includes PDFs of all 6,000+ abstracts being presented at the Annual Meeting.
Available onsite to all attendees plus bonus distribution at the American Academy of Ophthalmology,
American Academy of Optometry and Society for Neuroscience meetings, as well as others, plus a
FREE ½-page, 4-color ad in the Program Summary if ordered before February 21, 2011.
Exclusive: $25,000

Coat and Luggage Check

This well-used service is a hit at every Annual Meeting. Situated in Hall A, just as attendees enter
the Convention Center, the Coat and Luggage Check saved many an attendee muscle aches as
their coats and luggage were checked safely and securely. Open Saturday-Thursday. Support
includes your logo on every coat/luggage check ticket and a corporate ad on display at the
checkpoint.
Exclusive: $3,000.

Cyber Connection Kiosks

Keep ARVO attendees connected with this very useful and well-used service. Freestanding
internet terminals are placed throughout all three floors of the Convention Center. Support
includes an acknowledgment-of-support splash screen with your company’s logo and booth
number, an embedded link to your home page and a FREE ½-page B&W ad in the Program
Summary if ordered by February 21, 2011. Materials due March 1, 2011.
5 terminals: $12,000
10 terminals: $20,000
15 terminals: $25,000

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Corporate Support
Section D

Wireless Internet Connection

Located throughout the Convention Center, the Wireless Internet Connection service is busy the
entire meeting. Attendees access the WiFi connection using their laptops or wireless devices. Your
corporate logo and booth number will appear on the startup screen each time an attendee logs
onto the WiFi Connection. Support includes a FREE full-page 4-color ad in the Program Summary
if ordered by February 21, 2011. Materials due March 1, 2011.
WiFi pod with 150 IP addresses for only $20,000; 300 IP
addresses $30,000.

Message Center
Located in ARVO Central, this handy and well-used kiosk of 4 computer
screens is available so attendees can leave messages for colleagues.
Support includes a splash of the company logo and booth number and a
FREE 4-color ad (½ page) in the Program Summary if ordered by
February 21, 2011.
Exclusive: $20,000; Co-support: $11,000.

Water Coolers
Located on all levels of the Convention Center, water coolers are a haven for
thirsty attendees, where they view your corporate message at each visit.
Support is for all 10 stations at the convention center.
Exclusive: $10,000; Co-support 5 stations: $5,500.

Interested in other items that are not listed, such

as notepads, highlighters, luggage tags or others?
Contact Mike Ryan at mryan@arvo.org.

“ ARVO exceeded our expectations as far

as making contacts and creating some

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new business. The staff was a pleasure
to work with. I really liked the relaxed
atmosphere.
— Charles Leiter
Leiter’s RX Compounding

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 Exhibits/
Mailing Lists
Section E

2011 ARVO Annual Meeting Booth Space Rental

Don’t miss your chance to reach over 11,000 eye and vision professionals!
ISIE exhibit space rental
Attendees are as eager as ever to “shop” ARVO’s famous Exhibit Hall where they can see, The ARVO/International Society
touch and experience your products and services. Find out how your products can be used in for Imaging in the Eye meeting is a
the discovery process and establish dialogues with the finest scientists and clinicians in their one-day gathering of members of the
respective fields from around the world. Only 200 booths are available. Remember, first come, first basic science, clinical and engineering
served. Reserve your space starting September 20! communities who are interested in new
techniques and methods for imaging
At the ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting you can: the eye and their applications to clinical
ophthalmology, fundamental vision
■ Showcase new products and services
research and biomedicine.
■ Meet potential buyers face-to-face
■ Enhance your company’s image
This meeting attracts more than 200
■ Provide target audience education
participants and presents a unique
■ Develop hundreds of new leads
opportunity for exhibitors — who are
set up in the main meeting room — to
Booth Rental Fees include WiFi engage with high-level attendees.
Center (500 Aisle) 10’ x 10’ corner booth: $3,350
Center (500 Aisle) 10’ x 10’ inside booth: $2,550 Where: Fort Lauderdale/Broward
Other aisles 10’ x 10’ corner: $3,100 County Convention Center, Grand
Floridian A&B
Other aisles 10’ x 10’ inside: $2,300
Meeting date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Other aisles 20’ x 30’: $17,000
New Meeting time: 8am–5:45pm
Estimated attendees: 200-300
Non-profit organizations (qualified as 501(c)(3)), contact sales@arvo.org for more information on Exhibit space: Approximately
rental fees. Reserve your exhibit space starting September 20, 2010 at www.arvo.org/exhibits. 10’ x 10’, includes one 6’ table, 2 chairs,
For more information, e-mail sales@arvo.org 1 complimentary registration and 1
exhibit-only worker per 10’ x 10’. Please
CME Credits Offered to Annual Meeting Attendees let us know in advance if you plan to use
ARVO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME ) a table.
to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME ) for physicians.The Exhibit and Poster Session Price: $1,200 per 10’ x 10’ space,
layout are designed to be in compliance with ACCME guidelines. maximum 3 spaces per company
(must be contiguous).

ARVO member list and/or Annual Meeting registrant list Exhibit space assignments: First-
Get direct access to over 12,000 of the best eye and vision researchers in the world! come, first-served with full payment.

Promoting your product or service by direct mail to ARVO members is a cost-effective way of

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reaching the leaders in vision research. The ARVO membership list is highly selectable, making
it easy to deliver your offer to the right audience for maximum response rates. Customized sorts
available.
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