RPSANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017

AND EXHIB IT ION OPPORTUNITIESSP NSORSHIP

ABOUT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ABOUT RPS

The RPS Annual Conference is the leading professional conference for learning and networking. It showcases practice excellence across core science and clinical areas, multiple pharmacy sectors and throughout all career stages. The annual event provides the platform for the leaders and influencers across the pharmacy profession to network, learn, influence and inspire.

The RPS Awards, on the evening of the first conference day, is a gala dinner and awards ceremony that highlights and celebrates members of the profession who have changed practice and made a difference. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet with the emerging leaders and influencers across the profession. As the professional body for pharmacy and pharmacists, we have the contacts and visibility to get your brand, products and services seen by the profession. The sponsorship opportunities give you the opportunity to reach and raise awareness with the majority of the pharmacy profession, both online through our website and email marketing, and also in print through The Pharmaceutical Journal.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society plays a leading role in the advancement of the profession of pharmacy for the public and patient benefit, to improve the health of the public, and to secure the future of our members.

We support our members and customers to improve health outcomes for society. We deliver this through professional development and support; the provision of quality medicines information and advice.

We are committed to improving patient care and safety through developing professional practice.

We are an internationally renowned publisher of medicines information, and our international catalogue now contains more than 150 print and digital works.

WHY SPONSOR

WHO SPONSORS?

AUDIENCE PROF ILEWith more than 600 delegates expected to attend from all sectors of pharmacy, including Academia, Regulatory, Hospital, Industry, Consultancy, Biotech, Clinical, Government, and more, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to reach a concentrated gathering of industry professionals, leaders and future leaders. There are varied channels for sponsorship opportunities, making it easy to find the right one for your brand.

The RPS Annual Conference is the only UK event which attracts pharmacists from every sector, across every career stage, from students to CEO’s. Sectors and industries they represent include:

Our expected delegates work and study in a variety of roles, including key leadership and decision making roles, as well as those just beginning their careers as students or pre-registration trainees, giving you the opportunity to increase brand awareness and engagement to a large-scale audience across a lifetime of pharmacy.

Pharmaceutical product manufacturers and distributors

Pharmacy practice service providers, equipment and suppliers

Recruitment and training providers

NHS trusts, IT communications and professional services

Healthcare insurers

Pharmaceutical and medical publishing groups.

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YOUR OPPORTUNIT Y TO MA XIMISE YOUR ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE

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Our packages provide the best way to maximise your engagement with your audience. These packages give you maximum exposure, premium positioning and optimal engagement with delegates.

Our superior sponsorship opportunities offer two-way conversation with delegates, and create an engaging discussion with delegates.

Our sponsorship packages all offer prime platform for brand recognition and awareness throughout the conference, across channels including online and offline, exhibition space and complimentary registrations.

• 4 x 3m space only exhibition allocation

• Sponsorship of a relevant 2 day conference stream. Including in stream branding and brief opening remarks to introduce the stream and chair

• Logo on the conference bag

• Insert in the conference bag

• Full page advert in the conference guide

• 3 full registrations for the Conference and Awards

• Sponsor logo will be used in all RPS communications for the event, including to email list of 60,000 pharmacy contacts

• Sponsorship will be acknowledged on the event website with a link through to your own website

• RPS Tweet regarding your support for the event (c.16,000 followers)

• Final delegate list

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BRONZESPONSORSHIP

• 3 x 2m space only exhibition allocation

• One fringe session – 30 minute breakfast briefing, host learning zone session or Awards drinks reception host

• Insert in the conference bag

• Full page advert in the conference guide

• Sponsor logo will be used in all RPS marketing for the event

• Sponsorship will be acknowledged on the event website with a link through to your own website

• RPS will Tweet regarding your support for the event (c.16,000 followers)

• 3 conference places

• Final delegate list

• 3 x 2m space only exhibition allocation

• Sponsor of 1 of the following – lanyard, media wall, pens & pad, napkins (items to be provided by sponsor)

• Insert into the Conference bag

• Half page advert in the Conference Guide

• Sponsor logo will be used in all RPS marketing for the event

• Sponsorship will be acknowledged on the event website with a link through to your own website

• RPS will Tweet regarding your support for the event (c.16,000 followers)

• 2 conference places

• Final delegate list

ENGAGE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE – EXHIB IT ION Over the course of the two day conference, over 600 delegates will attend the exhibition space. In 2016, over 83% of delegates said that they found the exhibition useful for networking. You can take advantage of this popularity, with an exhibition sponsorship package consisting of:

• 2 x 1m space only exhibition allocation

• Opportunity for 2 x roller banner

• Mounted LCD display screen included

• Podium table or 2 x bar stools included

• Insert into the Conference bag

• Advertisement in the Conference Guide (half page)

• Sponsorship will be acknowledged on the event website with a link through to your own website

• 2 conference places

• Final delegate list

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AWARDS SPONSORSHIP

• Exclusive supporter of one award category

• Role on the judging panel of the relevant award category

• Opportunity to present the award on the night

• Two complimentary places to attend the dinner and awards

• Verbal acknowledgement as a supporting sponsor for your award during the evening

• Logo on the awards section of the website

• Promotion through extensive marketing of the awards programme, which will include 10+ emails to our 46,000+ membership

The RPS Awards recognise those individuals who make outstanding contributions to their fields of pharmacy. They recognise achievement, talent and innovation within the profession, and are celebrated with a gala dinner and awards ceremony for 300 guests made up of nominees, invited colleagues and conference attendees.

The awards carry with them the prestige and status that only recognition by a professional body can bring. By supporting an award you can join a select group of companies recognising and endorsing the achievements of leading individuals within the profession.

As an award sponsor, you have the opportunity to be associated with the professional body for pharmacists in recognising an outstanding achievement in pharmacy.

VENUE & EXHIB IT IONThe RPS Annual Conference has moved to a new modern venue, the VOX, Birmingham. This bright and modern venue provides the perfect backdrop for an inspiring and engaging conference experience. A resort style complex with east access hotels, shops and restaurants and multiple conference theatre rooms. It boasts an easy access Central exhibition space – a hub for attendees throughout their time at the conference where all networking, refreshment breaks and drinks receptions takes place.

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DON’T MISS OUT!Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to involve your brand in pharmacy’s most important gathering of professionals.

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