2026 Corporate Sponsorship Program

2026 RDS Corporate Sponsorship Program

Advancing autoimmune & connective tissue disease dermatology through education, research, and collaboration
The Rheumatologic Dermatology Society (RDS) is a rapidly growing, 350+ member physician organization dedicated to advancing the care of patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory skin disease—including lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, morphea, and vasculitis.

RDS hosts a major Annual Meeting adjacent to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting. We offer unique, concentrated opportunities to engage with dermatologists, rheumatologists, researchers, and those who are shaping the future of autoimmune skin disease.

Our 2026 Annual Meeting is set for November 7th in Orlando, FL.

RDS is introducing enhanced sponsorship tiers that offer premier benefits, dynamic year-round engagement opportunities, and multiple touchpoints. 2026 sponsorship packages are valid January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Our updated sponsorship tiers reflect:
- Increased demand from multiple companies with active or emerging CTD programs
- The addition of robust benefits (product theaters, advisory boards, digital visibility)
- Investment in professional association management and modernization
- RDS’s commitment to long-term stability, governance, and member engagement
- PREMIER | $100,000
  Highest-level year-round partnership
  
  This level is ideal for companies with major investments in lupus, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, myositis, or pipeline/pre-launch programs.
  
  Benefits:
  
  Exclusive Programming
  - One (1) Sponsored Product Theater during RDS Annual Meeting (in person or virtual hybrid)
  - One (1) Advisory Board Meeting (up to 12 attendees; can be held during ACR weekend or virtually any time in the sponsorship year)
  Engagement & Visibility
  - 10 industry representatives at the annual meeting
  - Priority exhibit placement (premium table)
  - Verbal recognition during opening & closing remarks
  - Premier logo placement: website, agenda, slides, program book
  - Option to host a scientific “Spotlight Presentation” (5-minute non-promotional)
  Thought Leadership
  - Two (2) sponsored articles or spotlight pieces on the RDS website or newsletter
  Extended Access
  - Recognition on RDS website for two months beyond term
  - Invitation to strategic partner roundtable with the RDS Executive Director and President
- DIAMOND | $75,000
  
  Benefits:
  - 7 industry attendees at the annual meeting
  - Premium exhibit table
  - Verbal recognition
  - Logo recognition across meeting materials & RDS website
  - Opportunity to sponsor one (1) breakout session, breakfast, or coffee break
  - One (1) thought leadership feature (newsletter/website article)
  - One (1) optional meeting with RDS President (virtual or during ACR)
- PLATINUM | $50,000 (CORE PARTNER)
  
  Benefits:
  - 6 industry attendees
  - Exhibit table at annual meeting
  - Logo placement on all digital/printed meeting materials
  - Verbal recognition during event welcome
  - Invitation to one (1) Annual Industry Listening Session (Closed-door, non-promotional discussion with RDS leadership and select faculty focused on field trends and unmet needs.)
  - Opportunity to bring one (1) scientific poster or company pipeline overview for exhibit area
  - Recognition on RDS website for duration of sponsorship term
- GOLD | $25,000
  
  Benefits:
  - 4 industry attendees
  - Exhibit table
  - Logo recognition (website, agenda, program book, slides)
  - Inclusion in meeting newsletter recap
  - Recognition on RDS website for duration of sponsorship year
- SILVER | $15,000
  Benefits:
  - 3 industry attendees
  - Standard exhibit table
  - Logo listed on website and meeting slides
  - Acknowledgment during meeting
- BRONZE | $10,000
  Benefits:
  - 2 industry attendee
  - Logo recognition on website and meeting slides
  - Listing in meeting materials
- FRIENDS OF RDS | $5,000
  Benefits:
  - 1 attendee
  - Name listed on website and acknowledged during meeting
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the terms and conditions under which Sponsor will provide financial support to RDS in connection with the 2026 RDS Corporate Sponsorship Program, in support of RDS’s mission to advance education, research, collaboration, and patient care in autoimmune and connective tissue disease dermatology.

Sponsorship Term: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (unless otherwise agreed in writing)

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
RDS agrees to provide Sponsor with the benefits associated with the selected sponsorship level as outlined in the 2026 RDS Corporate Sponsorship Packages document, incorporated herein by reference.

Key Notes Regarding Benefits
All benefits are subject to availability and applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation requirements.

Programming opportunities (e.g., product theaters, advisory boards, spotlight presentations) must be scheduled in coordination with RDS and approved in advance.

RDS reserves the right to make reasonable substitutions if circumstances require, while maintaining overall value.

COMPLIANCE & NON-PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS
Sponsor acknowledges that RDS is committed to scientific integrity and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Sponsored activities must be educational and non-promotional in nature.
Sponsor shall not influence educational content, speaker selection, or clinical recommendations.

All advisory boards, product theaters, and presentations must comply with applicable FDA, PhRMA, and institutional guidelines.

USE OF NAMES, LOGOS & MARKETING MATERIALS
Sponsor grants RDS a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use Sponsor’s name and logo solely in connection with sponsorship recognition.

RDS grants Sponsor permission to reference its sponsorship of RDS for corporate communications, subject to prior written approval.

Neither Party may use the other’s name or logo outside the scope of this Agreement without written consent.

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Sponsorship fees are non-refundable once benefits or visibility have commenced.
If Sponsor cancels prior to benefit delivery, RDS may retain a reasonable administrative fee.

RDS reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for cause, including breach of compliance standards or reputational risk.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Neither Party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement. Sponsor acknowledges that RDS does not guarantee specific business outcomes, attendance numbers, or commercial success.

GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements related to sponsorship. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.
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2026 RDS Corporate Sponsorship Program