Overview

Join the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics for the 2010 Annual Meeting, September 11-14, 2010 at The Park Plaza Boston in Boston, MA.

Make your presence known at the 2010 SDBP Annual Meeting. We are now accepting applications for tabletop exhibits from commercial and non-profit entities. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

The SDBP Annual Meeting is designed to provide a forum for pediatricians (researchers, teachers, and/or clinicians), pediatric psychologists and other healthcare providers and researchers interested in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. A variety of educational formats are planned that will encourage the exchange of new scientific and clinical information and support the interchange of opinions regarding care and management issues relevant to developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Scientific material will be presented through symposia, oral abstracts, poster presentations, and small group sessions designed for in-depth exploration of specific topics.

The Audience

The SDBP membership is comprised of pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses involved in basic research, clinical studies, public health, and community practice.

Exhibitor benefits:

• A listing of your company description in the final program
• A listing of your company on the SDBP web site (meeting page)
• Access to 350+ clinical and research professionals in the area of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, child psychology, education, and related disciplines

Key Dates and Times

Meeting Dates and Location:
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Park Plaza Boston
Boston, MA

Exhibitor Application Deadline
August 1, 2010

Exhibitor Cancellation Deadline
Sept 1, 2010

Exhibit Dates
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Monday, September 13, 2010

Exhibitor Registration
Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Set-up
Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Dismantling
Monday, September 13, 2010
Time to be determined

Tentitive Exhibit Hours-a final timeline with exhibit hours (as advertised in the program) will be available and distributed to exhibitors few weeks prior to the meeting.

Sponsorship

Opportunities to sponsor events at the meeting are also available. Sponsorship is the premier way to increase your visibility to the participants at the meeting. Please see the enclosed list of sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 Annual Meeting. Please contact Nicole Ritchey at info@sdbp.org or at 703-556-9222 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Affiliate/Exhibitor Meeting Space Requests

If you require meeting space for your sales meetings and/or an SDBP approved activity, please contact Nicole Ritchey at info@sdbp.org. Space releases will be handled on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability. Please note: events may not be held in conflict with the SDBP Annual Meeting. Additional fees may apply.

Booth Information and Rates

Terms of Payment

Full payment to the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is required with the exhibit space application/contract. Space will not be assigned or held without the completed application and full payment. If paying by credit card, please complete all necessary credit card information on the contract. Make all checks payable to: Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and forward to SDBP, Attention: Nicole Ritchey, SDBP, 6728 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean, VA 22101.

Assignment of Space

Booths are assigned upon receipt of applications on a first come, first served basis and at the discretion of SDBP management. Space is limited. Every effort is made to satisfy exhibitor space requests. SDBP management reserves the right to make space assignment changes. SDBP management reserves the right to transfer assignments when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the total exhibits.

Furniture Rental, Decorations, Labor

Each exhibitor will be provided with two chairs and a skirted table. Decorator services are not available through SDBP. Electricity charges are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Each exhibitor will receive an “Exhibitor Equipment Form” when the application is received and processed.

Shipping

All costs associated with the shipping and receiving of exhibit materials are the responsibility of the exhibitor. All exhibit materials can be shipped to:

SDBP Annual Meeting
Exhibitor Name -Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Shipping & Receiving Department
50 Park Plaza at Arlington St
Boston, Ma 02116
Hold for SDBP Exhibit Space; 9/11/2010
Box(es) _______ of ________ (Multiple boxes MUST be numbered) Erin Kline, CSM

Security

Each exhibitor should make provisions to safeguard his/her goods from the time they are placed in the booth until the time they are removed. SDBP and The Park Plaza Boston are not responsible for loss or damage. SDBP will not provide security personnel in the booth or meeting space areas..

Notice of Disability

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, SDBP will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the 2010 SDBP Annual Meeting provided ample notice of a need is given to SDBP. If you have special needs, please call Nicole Ritchey at 703-556-9222.

Housing Rates and Reservations

A block of rooms has been secured for SDBP meeting attendees and exhibitors at a discounted rate of $209 USD per night for a single/double occupancy room.

Hotel reservations should be made directly with Park Plaza Boston. Contact the hotel toll free 1-503 226-7600. When making reservations, be sure to mention Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) to receive the discounted group rate. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Reservations can be made at (617) 426-2000.

Hotel information
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
50 Park Plaza at Arlington St
Boston, Ma 02116