Meeting/Event Desciptions:
Social Events
Receptions, dinners, and other events where there is no educational programming or a formal presentation on a company's product or service to attendees are considered social events. If a social event is held in conjunction with an educational event, the event would be considered adn Exhibitor Educational Event. Social events may not conflict with the AAOS educational programming.
Company/Staff Meeting
Official Annual Meeting Exhibitors may hold staff-only meetings during AAOS educational sessions on non-Expo days. These meetings cannot include AAOS attendees unless the individual is an employee of the company holding the event.
Exhibitor Educational Events/Satellite Symposia
**Exhibitor Educational Events/Satellite Symposia are events that include presentations, speakers, equipment demonstrations, procedural instruction, CME or focus groups. Only companies exhibiting at the AAOS meeting are eligible to present educational events/satellite symposia to AAOS attendees. These events may not conflict with the AAOS Scientific Program. AAOS charges a non-refundable fee to exhibitors holding educational functions that includes access to AAOS attendees. Fees are:
- $5,000 for 3 events with 150 attendees or less at each event OR
- $7,500 for 3 events with 151 attendees or more at each event
This fee will be invoiced after meeting/event request is approved.
Fee includes: Meeting space approval for up to three (3) events and listings in the My Academy App, and on the AAOS Annual Meeting website.
Disclaimer: The AAOS is not responsible for unsatisfactory attendance and/or marketing of the Exhibitor Educational Events/Satellite Symposia. It is the responsibility of the symposium organizer to market this event. Advance marketing is critical to attracting the appropriate audience. For marketing suggestions, please review the Promotional Opportunities brochure.