Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo

Register to Exhibit at the 2018 Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo

Register your exhibit booth today to join us in Chicago, IL from October 10–12 for the Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo, an exclusive annual event held for our members. This is the ONLY event that provides access to the most engaged and active Innovatix and Essensa members from a variety of non-acute care and commercial markets – all in one place! From pharmacists to purchasing directors, business owners to administrators, all Innovatix and Essensa markets will be represented in force, along with leaders from Premier’s expansive Alternate Site Programs.

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Download the National Meeting & Expo Exhibitor Prospectus

New and Improved

We’ve listened to feedback from exhibitors and made numerous improvements for this year:

• Exhibits spread out over two days
  • Day one cocktail reception
  • Day two lunch
• Longer total Exhibition Hall hours than previous years
• Lists of attendees provided to exhibitors in advance
• Meeting rooms available for one-on-one meetings with attendees
• Reverse trade show featuring access to additional member-facing Innovatix and Essensa staff
• App challenge incentive for members to visit all exhibit booths
• Attendance by leaders from Premier’s expansive Alternate Site Programs (representing a total annual purchasing volume of $13.8 billion)

More Than Just a Trade Show!

The Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo is truly unique when it comes to the exhibitor experience. That’s because we know that business relationships cannot be established exclusively on the trade show floor. We encourage exhibitor participation throughout the conference, including our welcome lunch, educational sessions, and evening networking events. Check back here for the full agenda as the meeting draws closer.

We give exhibitors full participation because it’s important that our suppliers understand our members and their business challenges, patient populations, and industry initiatives. You’re unlikely to get an opportunity like this at any other GPO conference.

When making your travel arrangements, please plan accordingly so you can participate in the whole meeting.

Booth Pricing and Information

Exhibit booths are available to all Innovatix, Essensa, and Premier contracted suppliers based on the following fee schedule:

Opening of registration through July 12: $5,000
July 13 – October 2 (until space sells out): $5,500

All exhibit booths will be a uniform size and the fee includes one exhibiting attendee registration. Additional representatives from your company are also welcome to attend for an added registration fee based on the following schedule:

Opening of registration through July 12: $500 per additional exhibiting attendee
July 13 – October 2: $625 per additional exhibiting attendee
October 3 – October 12 (including onsite registration): $1,250 per additional exhibiting attendee

Register early and save!

Exhibit Hall Hours & Exhibitor Schedule*

Wednesday, October 10:

• Welcome Luncheon and Keynotes: 12:00 — 2:30 p.m.
• Exhibition Hall Setup: 12:00 — 5:00 p.m.
• Exhibition Hall Hours: 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. (cocktail reception)
• Member and Supplier Appreciation Celebration: 8:00 — 10:00 p.m. (on hotel property)

Thursday, October 11:

• Exhibition Hall Hours: 12:30 — 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
• Exhibition Hall Teardown: 2:00 — 3:30 p.m.
• Reverse Tradeshow for Exhibitors: 3:30 — 6:00 p.m.
  • At the Reverse Trade Show, exhibitors will have the unique opportunity to meet with representatives from our Field Services, Client Services, Contracting, and Marketing teams to develop follow-up strategies after meeting with members, explore new business opportunities, and expand working relationships. 
• Offsite Networking Event: 6:30 — 9:30 p.m.

*Working schedule subject to change

Advertising and Awareness Opportunities

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD!

Increase your visibility to directly reach your target audience and improve brand awareness. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your company and reach the non-acute healthcare and business leaders who make purchasing decisions.

Download the National Meeting Advertising & Awareness Opportunities Overview

Advertising and Awareness Opportunities

Take advantage of our packaged awareness opportunities (tiers) or complement your booth with print and digital advertising.

All awareness and advertising opportunities are in addition to exhibit booth and exhibiting attendee fees. Suppliers who wish to participate in these opportunities must also be exhibitors at the meeting.

Awareness tiers and a la carte opportunities are available for purchase alongside exhibitor registration. All opportunities are first-come, first-serve

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Platinum Tier

All Platinum Tier opportunities include:

• Full page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees)
• Company name and logo listed in supplier page in event program
• Company name and logo listed on screen during lunch before keynote speech
• Company name and logo listed on event website
• Revolving ad on four digital screens placed in high traffic areas during meeting
• Tri-fold brochure or one-page flyer inserted into meeting bags (distributed onsite to all attendees)
• Company name and logo listed on four meter boards in and around exhibit hall
• One of the following brand awareness opportunities (cost for each opportunity includes all above benefits):
  1. Company branding and information display at Wednesday’s Onsite Networking Event (includes signage and opportunity to display printed material) $12,000
  2. Company branding and information display at Thursday’s Offsite Networking Event (includes signage and opportunity to display printed material) $12,000
  3. Company branding on Tote Bags alongside the meeting logo (distributed to all attendees) $12,000
  4. Company branding on Notebooks/Pens alongside the meeting logo (distributed to all attendees) $12,000

Gold Tier

All Gold Tier opportunities include:

• 1/2 page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees)
• Company name and logo listed in supplier page in event program
• Company name and logo listed on screen during lunch before keynote speech
• Company name and logo listed on event website
• Revolving ad on three digital screens placed in high traffic areas during meeting
• One of the following brand awareness opportunities (cost for each opportunity includes all above benefits):
  1. Company branding and information display at all 3 Cell Phone Charging Stations (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $8,000
  2. Company branding and information display at Wednesday’s Reception in Exhibit Hall (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $8,000
  3. Company branding and information display at Wednesday’s Keynote Lunch (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $8,000
  4. Company branding and information display at Thursday’s Lunch in Exhibit Hall (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $8,000
  5. Company branding on Hotel Keys (distributed to all registered attendees) $8,000

Silver Tier

All Silver Tier opportunities include:

• 1/4 page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees)
• Company name and logo listed in supplier page in event program
• Company name and logo listed on screen during lunch before keynote speech
• Company name and logo listed on event website
• Revolving ad on two digital screens placed in high traffic areas during meeting
• Company branding and information display at Wednesday Afternoon’s Snack Break (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  1. Company branding and information display at Wednesday’s Member Lounge (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  2. Company branding and information display at Thursday Morning’s Breakfast (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  3. Company branding and information display at Thursday Afternoon’s Snack Break (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  4. Company branding and information display at Thursday’s Member Lounge (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  5. Company branding and information display at Friday Morning’s Breakfast (includes signage and opportunity to display printed materials) $5,500
  6. One of the following brand awareness opportunities (cost for each opportunity includes all above benefits):

A la Carte Options

Insert in meeting tote bag (Limited to 6 Exhibiting Suppliers):

• Tri-Fold or Bi-Fold Brochure $2,750
• One-page flyer $2,250

Digital Signage (Limited to 10 Exhibiting Suppliers):

• Revolving ad on two digital screens placed in high traffic areas during meeting $1,000

Program Ads:

• Full page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees) $3,000
• 1/2 page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees) $2,000
• 1/4 page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees) $1,200
• 1/8 page color ad in event program (distributed onsite to all attendees) $750

* Please note that Premier diverse suppliers receive a 10 percent discount on all rates listed above. For more details on Premier’s supplier diversity program, visit: https://www.premierinc.com/supplier-partners/why-premier/supplier-diversity/.

2017 Recap

Each year, the Innovatix + Essensa National Meeting & Expo brings together members, contracted suppliers, and staff for three highly anticipated days of learning, networking, and business development. This past October, we welcomed 500+ attendees to the dynamic city of Austin, TX, marking the 10^th anniversary of our last meeting in Austin, and our first meeting since our acquisition by Premier.

Welcome Addresses & Networking Event

Innovatix and Essensa Advisory Group members started the meeting with a breakfast talk by bestselling author and business speaker, Jon Acuff. Jon’s humorous and engaging style energized the crowd, while his message about developing manageable goals in order to get more accomplished clearly resonated with the business leaders in the audience.

The programming for all attendees kicked off later that day with a welcome from Premier CFO Craig McKasson, followed by a keynote address from John P. Sganga, in his new role as Premier’s Senior Vice President, Alternate Site Programs. Craig’s remarks focused on what Innovatix and Essensa bring to the table for Premier, the importance of alternate site healthcare and non-healthcare programs to Premier’s overall strategy, and how the combination of Innovatix, Essensa, and Premier serves as a force multiplier for progress within the healthcare system. John then opened his address with a reminder of Innovatix and Essensa’s humble beginnings, our journey to becoming a leader in alternate site group purchasing and operations, and our integration with Premier. Throughout his talk, John emphasized how Innovatix and Essensa’s values align with Premier’s, and that together with our members, we are building a legacy that will endure to change the healthcare and business landscape.

After Craig and John concluded their remarks, our special guest keynote speaker, TV personality and comedian Jay Leno, took center stage. A legendary performer, Jay used his unique style, wit, and delivery to keep the audience in stitches while expounding on topics ranging from prescription drug names to the health effects of aging.

The evening network event, Experience Austin at Brazos Hall, provided an opportunity for members, suppliers, and staff to connect. The venue—a combination of historic and new Austin—reminded attendees of the need for businesses to retain their core values, while also innovating and moving forward. The evening was highlighted by a donation to Austin Pets Alive!, an organization working to rescue, shelter, and reunite animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey. The contribution, made on behalf of Innovatix and Essensa members, will provide much-needed resources to support the recovery efforts.

Educational Programming

This year’s meeting featured more than 20 educational programming sessions that were organized into four parallel tracks curated to meet the needs of all attendees: 1) clinical; 2) government affairs, regulatory issues, and alternate payment models; 3) business operations and management; and 4) purchasing and supply chain. The four tracks included over 14 hours of accredited continuing education sessions for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, long-term care administrators, and nurses.

All four tracks featured well-renowned subject matter experts and thought leaders who shared their knowledge with attendees. Sessions were interactive and featured dialogue and participation. Prominent sessions included Rep. Buddy Carter, the only pharmacist in the U.S. Congress, discussing healthcare priorities and legislation that impact non-acute providers; a discussion on how to better incorporate analytics into business decisions; strategies to improve opioid use in the long-term care setting; experts in cultural diversity and conflict resolution providing lessons for a more productive workplace; advice for pharmacies to thrive in value-based care environments; and more.

Download 2017 Program

Exhibition Hall

This year’s meeting also featured our largest Exhibition Hall ever, with more than 120 exhibitors on hand to educate members about the value their products and services provide. Innovatix and Essensa staff provided a crucial link, personally facilitating conversations between exhibitors and members aimed at creating winning outcomes through purchasing. Exhibitors also had the opportunity to directly engage with Innovatix, Essensa, and Premier member-facing staff during our inaugural reverse trade show. In addition, the exhibitors appreciated inclusion in the full program of events throughout the meeting, which increased their interaction with members, creating more opportunities for mutual success.

Thank you 2017 exhibitors.

We appreciate your continued support for our organization and our members!