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Transcript of 2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION
Dear Partner,
I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all 2020 COS Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibitor supporters. Moving to a virtual format in March of 2020 for our June meeting & exhibition proved to be exciting, challenging and truly pushed the boundaries of what we thought was achievable. We exceeded our expectations and none of that would have been possible without the continued support of our industry partners.
As we look forward to 2021, we know that the Canadian Ophthal-mological Society’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition will continue to be the premier event for Canada’s ophthalmological community. The 2020 COS Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibition attracted over 1200 delegates, and the highest number of ophthalmologists we have ever had at the Annual Meeting & Exhibition. In a virtual format, the COS will continue to bring together hundreds of ophthal-mologists, residents and fellows in ophthalmology training pro-grams, medical students, researchers, basic scientists, family physicians, and allied health professionals to share ideas and advance their knowledge to improve patient care.
Sponsoring the COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition will elevate the visibility of your company and position you for success while supporting the ophthalmology community. We look forward to working with you to deliver another world-class ophthalmology meeting.
Yours sincerely,
Mona Harissi-Dagher, MD, FRCSC Chair, COS Annual Meeting Planning Committee
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The 2020 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition faced unprecedented challenges and opportunities as we moved into a virtual format in record time due to COVID-19. However, the 2020 virtual meeting was a great success with some members expressing a preference for the virtual experience. Given the uncertainties around travel, physical distancing, and the lack of a vaccine, the COS Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to deliver the 2021 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition as a virtual meeting, online and not in-person in Ottawa.
Rest assured, the COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition remains the premier Canadian vision conference and exhibition of its kind, and will continue to be a prime opportunity for industry partners to meet and network with delegates in the ophthalmology health care profession. The Annual Meeting & Exhibition will include: Subspecialty sessions, posters, ePosters, surgical videos, skills transfer courses, and an exhibition hall. We have heard your feedback and have developed additional opportunities to interact and engage with the delegates at the meeting. Please see a full list of benefits beginning on page 6.
Whether you choose a Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze level package, your educational grant allows you to maximize your corporate visibility and build a personal connection with our members, key opinion leaders, and decision makers, while continuing to support the ophthalmology community. Your support will provide invaluable exposure and strengthen your brand with your key stakeholder group.
OVERVIEW OF THE 2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION
2021 SKILLS TRANSFER COURSES (STCs)
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP $10,000The 2021 Skills Transfer Courses (STCs) program has been adapted this year, but the same exceptional courses will be presented. While the STCs at the COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition have traditionally focused on surgical skills in a wet lab or simulation environment, in 2021 COS will modify the delivery of the STCs as accredited Section 3 – Self-Assessment Programs. The courses will be delivered in a virtual meeting format.
COS is planning to host five (5) STCs over the course of three (3) days. These courses will bring together physician faculty members to collaborate and share knowledge. STC topics are determined by insight from physician leaders, coupled with evaluations that highlight perceived and unperceived needs with the goal of identifying gaps in knowledge, skills, performance, clinical care or health outcomes.
Generous financial contributions are crucial to the continued success of the STCs. All financial contributions will be used to offset the costs associated in developing and delivering these world-class courses.
STC contributors help to advance specialized ophthal-mic education, improve patient care nationwide, and facilitate peer-to-peer discussion of upcoming surgical techniques and devices.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT DESCRIPTION: � Opportunity for two representatives to attend the
Skills Transfer Courses as observers
� Prominent logo placement on COS Annual Meeting collateral
� Complimentary ticket to the President’s event
If you have questions about what the courses will look like and this sponsorship opportunity, please contact
Colleen Drake, Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development, at [email protected] or 613.729.6779 x. 235
BACKGROUND ON COSFounded in 1937, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is the national, recognized authority on eye and vision care in Canada. The mission of the COS is to strive toward the provision of optimal medical and surgical eye care for all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and providing services to support our members in practice. Our membership includes over 900 ophthalmologists and 200 ophthalmology residents. We work collaboratively with government, other national and international specialty societies, our academic communities (ACUPO), our provincial partners and affiliates and other eye care professionals and patient groups to advocate for health policy in Canada in the area of eye and vision health. COS is an affiliate of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and is an accredited, award-winning provider of Continuing Professional Development through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In 2018, COS was granted an 8-year accreditation cycle by the RCPSC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME MESSAGE
OVERVIEW OF THE 2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION
CONTACT INFORMATION
COS BACKGROUND
TARGET AUDIENCE
SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
COS OBJECTIVES
2020 COS VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION STATISTICS
2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SUPPORTER LEVELS AND BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL MEETING
2021 CO-DEVELOPED SYMPOSIA
2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION APPLICATION FOR DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP & CO-DEVELOPED SYMPOSIUM
2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP
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CONTACT INFORMATION
SPONSORSHIPFor more information on Sponsorship, please contact Elisabeth Fowler, Executive Director and CEO, at [email protected] or 613.729.6779 x. 225
CO-DEVELOPED SYMPOSIAFor more information on Co-developed Symposia, please contact Cheryl Ripley, Director, Continuing Professional Development, at [email protected] or 613.729.6779 x. 223
SKILLS TRANSFER COURSES (STCs) For more information on the STCs, please contact Colleen Drake, Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development, at [email protected] or 613.729.6779 x. 235
EXHIBITIONFor more information on the Exhibition, please contact Christine Bruce, Project Lead, Meeting Logistics & Exhibits at [email protected] or 613.729.6779 x. 226
Please note that priority selection of virtual booth location and booth size will be given to sponsors. Diamond level sponsors will be given priority, followed by Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze level sponsors, then 2019 STC Contributors. The deadline to confirm sponsorship is January 8, 2021.
TARGET AUDIENCE � Ophthalmologists � Ophthalmology Residents and Fellows � Medical Students � Family and Emergency Room Physicians � International Keynote Speakers � Allied Health Professionals � University Department Heads and Program Directors
from University Departments across Canada � Leadership from the American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO), the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), the International council of Ophthalmology (ICO), and the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJAHPO)
� Key representatives from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
ALLIED HEALTH SOCIETIES � Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel � Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses � The Canadian Orthoptic Society
SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
� Canadian Association for Public Health and Global Ophthalmology
� Canadian Association of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
� Canadian Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery Society
� Canadian Glaucoma Society � Canadian Neuro-ophthalmology Society � Canadian Ocular Regenerative Medicine Society � Canadian Ophthalmic Pathology Society � Canadian Retina Society � Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery � Canadian Uveitis Society � Canadian Vision Rehabilitation Society � Cataract Surgery � Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents
OVERALL BENEFITS FOR ALL SUPPORTERS � Build your brand as a caring patient-centered organization
attuned to the needs of specialty physicians � Increase your perceived value proposition to specialty
physicians by showcasing your role in bringing life changing medicines and equipment to patients in need
� Position your company as a strategic partner with COS in the management of eye and vision health
� Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by partnering with COS, the national specialty society representing ophthalmologists in Canada
COS STRIVES TO � Provide learning opportunities for ophthalmologists, researchers, and health care providers � Present high-quality research and evidence-based updates � Introduce new perspectives on cutting-edge surgical innovations � Publicize state-of-the-art advances in ophthalmic diagnostics � Disseminate information derived from Canadian and international ophthalmological researchers � Provide opportunities for collaboration on clinical outcomes, prevention and population health initiatives � Improve the quality of patient care and health outcomes
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2020 COS VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION STATISTICS
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS 627
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS19
EXHIBITOR ANDSPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES
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BASIC SCIENTISTVISION RESEARCHERFAMILY PHYSICIAN
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RESIDENTS/FELLOWS 109
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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2020 COS VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION REGISTRATION BREAKDOWN
1,272TOTAL
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2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION SUPPORTER LEVELS AND BENEFITSVIRTUAL MEETING
BENEFIT DESCRIPTION DIAMOND$150,000
PLATINUM$50,000
GOLD$30,000
SILVER$20,000
BRONZE$12,500
Diamond sponsorship level is available to two industry partners based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Includes:• Opportunity to co-develop one of two webinars
(Partners must meet the January 8, 2021 application deadline to qualify)
• Meeting sponsorship• Co-development fee• CME management/agency support• Faculty honorarium• Webinar platform/audio visual• Recorded archive hosted on the COS Practice
Resource Centre for one-year post conference, designed for Section 3 accreditation
• Dedicated eblast and teaser video promoting the co-developed symposium
• Section 1 accreditation submission
Full detailed benefits included in the Diamond Level Sponsorship can be found on page 9
Priority selection of virtual booth location and booth space will be given to Diamond, followed by Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze level sponsors and 2019 STC Contributors. The deadline to confirm a sponsorship is January 8, 2021
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20-minute “Coffee Chat” style meeting with COS Board of Directors in advance of COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Corporate logo on Relaxation tab of Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Ability to host webinars (unaccredited programming) during dedicated exhibit hall hours. Suggestions include breakfast with the expert, corporate lunches etc. Exclusive opportunity only available to Diamond, Platinum and Gold level sponsors. Silver, Bronze and exhibiting companies will not be permitted to host webinars during dedicated exhibit hall hours
120 minutes (to a maximum of 60 minutes per session)
90 minutes (to a maximum of 60 minutes per session)
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Branded “Do not disturb” door hangover to be emailed to delegates for personal use during Annual Meeting & Exhibition (Cost of artwork to be developed by sponsor and approved by COS)
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Corporate message in Annual Meeting Program PDF 1 page 1 page 1/2 page 1/2 page
Corporate message in August CJO 1 page 1 page 1/2 page 1/2 page
Please note, industry partners must sponsor or exhibit to attend the COS Annual Meeting.
Registration is only open to sponsors and exhibitors.
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BENEFIT DESCRIPTION DIAMOND$150,000
PLATINUM$50,000
GOLD$30,000
SILVER$20,000
BRONZE$12,500
Participation in COS-led Games night event. Proposed timing of 7:00-8:00pm on Thursday evening of Annual Meeting & Exhibition (date and time subject to change). Advanced registration required and open to registered delegates. Hosted by COS President, Dr. Colin Mann
2 participants
2 participants
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1 participant
Sponsored gallery wall or image centre as a tab on navigation bar of platform (1 sponsorship opportunity available)
$3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
SKILLS TRANSFER COURSES (STCs) – Exclusive Sponsorship (additional details on page 2) $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Complimentary delegate registrations (in addition to complimentary registrations you will receive for exhibiting). Additional delegate registrations may be purchased at a cost of $350 each
5participants
4participants
3 participants
2 participants
2 participants
Complimentary tickets to virtual President’s event (additional tickets are not available for purchase, event is invitation only)
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2participants
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COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition website recognition
Company name, logo,
website, company
description and
contact information
Company name, logo,
website, company
description and
contact information
Company name, logo,
website, company
description
Company name, logo,
website
Company name, logo,
website
Opportunity for representatives from sponsoring organizations to attend virtual scientific sessions. Ticketed scientific add-on sessions and courses may not apply
Exhibition Hall scavenger hunt item included in your booth (should the sponsor also be exhibiting)
Use of the COS logo with the phrase “2021 Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting & ExhibitionSupporter” until December 31, 2021. Logo use must be in conjunction with Annual Meeting & Exhibition, beaccompanied by the above phrase, and receive prior approval from COS
Copies of delegate list in advance of the meeting (delegate lists are comprised of the names of attendees who have given their consent to have their name shared)
Please note, industry partners must sponsor or exhibit to attend the COS Annual Meeting.
Registration is only open to sponsors and exhibitors.
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Please note, industry partners must sponsor or exhibit to attend the COS Annual Meeting.
Registration is only open to sponsors and exhibitors.
BENEFIT DESCRIPTION DIAMOND$150,000
PLATINUM$50,000
GOLD$30,000
SILVER$20,000
BRONZE$12,500
Opportunity to meet with the COS physician leadership for a one-on-one virtual meeting to discuss feedbackand opportunities for future collaboration
Verbal acknowledgement of support during President’s opening remarks during AGM
Verbal acknowledgement of support at the Women in Ophthalmology educational symposium and opportunity attend virtual session
Corporate logo and sponsorship level in dedicated e-blast thanking sponsors for support. E-blast to also include one line of sponsor’s choice promoting virtual booth (should the sponsor also be exhibiting)
Corporate logo and sponsorship level in Fall Eye to Eye (President’s message to COS Membership)
Corporate logo and sponsorship level in the COS Annual Report (distributed to all COS Members)
Corporate logo and sponsorship level on COS Practice Resource Centre Annual Meeting & Exhibition legacy posts
Corporate logo and sponsorship level on COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition promotional mailer (mailed to approx. 3000+ potential delegates and COS contacts)
Corporate logo and sponsorship level in virtual lobby of the 2021 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Corporate logo included in one page thank you message from COS in Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (CJO) in both the June and August edition. Typically thank you ad is only in August CJO edition
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VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM
Opportunity to co-develop one of two webinars Sunday, June 25The timing in a virtual meeting program will be set to accommodate time zones across Canada (Partners must meet the January 8, 2021 application deadline to qualify and may be awarded to two industry partners)
Highest level of sponsorship recognition at the 2021 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition (full benefits listed on pages 6-9)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Partner recognition through co-development statement on meeting and program materials for the symposia
Symposia promotion in a dedicated email blast to all delegates
Teaser video to promote the symposium
Recorded archive hosted on the COS Practice Resource Centre for one-year post conference, designed for Section 3 accreditation
Dedicated symposium promotion through COS Twitter
Increased visibility among ophthalmologists as a provider of high quality, accredited Continuing Professional Development
Position your company as a top strategic partner with COS in the management of eye and vision care
Sponsorship Includes:
� Meeting sponsorship � Co-development fee � CME management/agency support � Faculty honorarium � Webinar platform/audio visual � Recorded archive hosted on the COS Practice Resource Centre for
one-year post conference, designed for Section 3 accreditation � Dedicated e-blast and teaser video promoting the co-developed
symposium � Accreditation submission
ONLY ONE SYMPOSIUM AVAILABLE
The opportunity to partner on a co-developed symposium is available to Diamond level sponsors only. Sponsors must meet the January 8, 2021 application deadline to qualify.
Co-developed Symposia are an essential part of the COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, are integrated into the scientific program and enhance the delegates’ educational experience. They are designed to be accredited for Section 1 MOC credits. They have previously hosted more than 150 participants over the breakfast timeslot in-person and more than 350 participants when hosted as a webinar. Evaluation results show these sessions year-over-year are perceived by participants as one of the most valuable aspects of the COS Annual Meeting.
Working with our industry partners to offer co-developed symposia, COS creates opportunities based on the educational needs of its members across the country, delivering relevant scientific content in an engaging way. Co-developed symposia are planned to ensure the evidence presented is valid, objective and balanced, and stands out from other sessions in the program.
We look forward to partnering with you to continue fostering this exceptional delegate experience.
CO-DEVELOPED SYMPOSIA
The co-developed symposia hold a dedicated timeslot in the scientific program where there are no conflicting sessions taking place at the same time.
Note: Co-developed symposia topics will be reviewed and approved by the 2021 COS Annual Meeting Planning Committee to ensure content is based on the identified learning needs of the target audience, scientific balance and validity, and to avoid duplication with the scientific program.
SYMPOSIA INFORMATION
Please see the COS Guide for Co-Development for further details.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Ripley at [email protected] or
613.729.6779 x. 223
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2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION APPLICATION FOR DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP/CO-DEVELOPED SYMPOSIUM
Please complete the following application page to confirm your Diamond level sponsorship and interest in partnering on a co-developed symposia. Submission must be received by January 8, 2021 to qualify.
Note: Timeslot allocation is based on the date and time the completed application is received. The flow of the scientific program and topics allocated may be a consideration in timeslot allocation by COS
Topic suggestions: Target audience:
Suggestions for Physician Chair:
Note: Topics will be reviewed and approved by the 2021 COS Annual Meeting Planning Committee to ensure content is based on the identified learning needs of the target audience, scientific balance and validity, and to avoid duplication within the scientific program.
AUTHORIZATION
I am the authorized representative of the presenting organization with full power and authority to sign and deliver this application. The company agrees to comply with all policies and guidelines contained in the COS Sponsorship Policy, and the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities.
Approved and authorized by Sponsor
Date:
Name: Title:
Company Name: Email:
Signature of Authorized Office:
Name: Title:
Approved and authorized by Canadian Ophthalmological Society
Signature of Authorized Office Date:
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION AND PAYMENT TO:
DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIPAttention: Christine BruceEmail: [email protected]
c/o Canadian Ophthalmological Society110 – 2733 Lancaster Road, Ottawa ON K1B 0A9
Fax: 613.729.7209
SPONSORSHIP LEVELDiamond - $150,000
Sponsor will adhere to the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities * Includes all costs associated with delivering the in-person or virtual co-developed symposia and other benefits as outlined on page 6-9.
We hereby apply for the following Co-Developed Symposia timeslot:
Saturday, June 26, 2021 (time slot already reserved)
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Cheryl Ripley Director, Continuing Professional Development
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Platinum - $50,000
2021 COS ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor will adhere to the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities
AUTHORIZATION
I am the authorized representative of the presenting organization with full power and authority to sign and deliver this application. The company agrees to comply with all policies and guidelines contained in the COS Sponsorship Policy and the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities.
Approved and authorized by Sponsor
Approved and authorized by Canadian Ophthalmological Society
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION AND PAYMENT TO:
Sponsorship ApplicationAttention: Christine BruceEmail: [email protected]
c/o Canadian Ophthalmological Society110 – 2733 Lancaster Road, Ottawa ON K1B 0A9
Fax: 613.729.7209
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SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Gold - $30,000
Silver - $20,000 Bronze - $12,500
Date:
Name: Title:
Company Name: Email:
Signature of Authorized Office:
Name: Title:
Signature of Authorized Office Date:
Elisabeth Fowler Executive Director and CEO
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