1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. fair

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Get Up Close & Personal with DLV 2014
Dallas-Leipzig Valve is a one-of-a-kind meeting that offers a
personal connection to a diverse market of cardiovascular
professionals. In 2012, DLV hosted over 1000 attendees with
a 6:1 attendee exhibitor ratio.
Why Exhibitors & Sponsors trust DLV to deliver a unique experience:
• The Heart Team- Best Practices for Building a Valve Center of Excellence
• Live Surgery
• Wetlabs- Aortic and Mitral
• Emerging Data Effecting Percutaneous Valve Intervention and Valvular Heart Disease
Management
• Imaging- Hands-On Workshops and Latest Techniques
• Reviews of Current Guidelines and Appropriate Criteria for the Management of
Valvular Heart Disease
• Debates- Industry’s Most Controversial Topics
• Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
• Innovative Devices and Future Therapies
• Poster and Oral Abstracts
• Case Reviews
A Look Inside DLV 2014
Course Directors & Faculty....................................................... 4
2012 Conference Statistics....................................................... 5
Exhibitor Information................................................................. 6
Sponsor Information................................................................. 7
Support & Satellite Symposia Information ............................... 8
Marketing & Advertising Opportunities .................................... 9
Terms & Conditions................................................................. 10
2012 Supporters & Exhibitors................................................... 11
Exibitor Space Application....................................................... 12
Support Application................................................................. 13
DALLAS-LEIPZIG VALVE 2014
DLV 2012 Course Directors & Faculty
Course Directors
Michael J. Mack, M.D.
Friedrich W. Mohr, M.D.
David L. Brown, M.D.
Invited Faculty
Cardiovascular Surgery
David Adams, M.D.
Octavio Alfieri, M.D.
Vinayak Bapat, M.D.
Joseph Bavaria, M.D.
Eric Berreklouw, M.D., Ph.D
Steven Bolling, M.D.
Michael Borger, M.D.
William Brinkman, M.D.
Duke Cameron, M.D.
Randolph Chitwood, Jr., M.D.
William Cohn, M.D., Ph.D.
Joseph Coselli, M.D.
James Cox, M.D.
Tirone David, M.D.
Todd Dewey, M.D.
James Edgerton, M.D.
Volkmar Falk, M.D.
Trevor Fayers, M.D.
Gregory Fontana, M.D.
Vincent Gaudiani, M.D.
W. Clark Hargrove III, M.D.
Pieter Kappetein, M.D.
Irving Kron, M.D.
Francesco Maisano, M.D.
Patrick McCarthy, M.D.
Craig Miller, M.D.
Martin Misfeld, M.D.
Michael Reardon, M.D.
Cardiopulmonary Research Science
and Technology Institute
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Wlliam Ryan M.D.
Robert Smith, M.D.
Giovanni Speziali, M.D.
Lars Svensson, M.D.
Peter Tesar, M.D.
Alredo Trento, M.D.
Hugo Vanermen, M.D.
Thomas Walther, M.D.
Cardiology
Steven Bailey, M.D.
Robert Bonow, M.D.
Bruce Bowers, M.D.
Blase Carabello, M.D.
Brian DeVille, M.D.
David J. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.
Ambarish Gopal, M.D.
Deepika Gopal, M.D.
Howard C. Herrmann, M.D.
David Holmes, M.D.
Saibal Kar, M.D.
Susheel Kodali, M.D.
Jonathon Leipsic, M.D.
Martin Leon, M.D.
Axel Linke, M.D.
Raj Makkar, M.D.
Randolph Martin, M.D.
Nicolo Piazza, M.D.
Jeff Popma, M.D.
Mark Reisman, M.D.
Carlos Ruiz, M.D.
Gerhard Schuler, M.D.
Frederick St. Goar, M.D.
Gregg Stone, M.D.
Molly Szerlip, M.D.
Murat Tuzcu, M.D.
John Webb, M.D.
Dallas-Leipzig Valve is presented by the Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute (CRSTI.) Established in 1998,
CRSTI was created to meet the growing demands for clinical research in the fields of cardiovascular technologies, patient care
and clinical outcomes. The organization aims to foster and promote medical research and education that benefits the health of
the community; facilitate the physician’s ability to deliver state-of-the-art medical care; access new therapies; and improve quality
clinical outcomes. CRSTI is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
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2012 CONFERENCE STATISTICS
DLV 2012 Attendee Demographics
Each year Dallas-Leipzig Valve continues to grow and in 2012 hosted a record 1002
cardiovascular professionals. Attendees join us from around the world for a unique
boutique meeting unlike any other.
24 Countries Represented
+ Australia
+ Austria
+ Belgium
+ Brazil
+ Canada
+ Egypt
+ France
+ Germany
Attendance
+ India
+ Israel
+ Italy
+ Japan
+ Lagos
+ Mexico
+ Netherlands
+ New Zealand
+ Norway
+ Spain
+ Switzerland
+ Thailand
+ United Kingdom
+ United States
+ Venezuela
+ Sweden
36 U.S. States
• 1000+ Attendees
• Physician Attendance
- 55% CV Surgeons
- 45% Cardiologists
DLV ‘12 Program
• 16 Live Surgeries
• 27 Presented Abstracts
• 118 Faculty Talks
• Interactive Social Media
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Exhibitor Information
Application Process
Benefits include:
• All food and beverage will be served in the exhibit hall in order to increase traffic to booths.
• Unchallenged time scheduled during which attendees will be onsite without meeting obligations.
• Support opportunities with varied and far-reaching benefits.
• Individual support opportunities featured on pages 8-10.
• Opportunities to discuss additional and/or alternative support opportunities.
Please contact Cayla Bartolucci at [email protected] for details.
Exhibit Rates
6’ Table - $4,000
10’ x 10’ Booth - $7,500
Exhibitor Calendar of Events
TUESDAY 12/9
WEDNESDAY 12/10
THURSDAY 12/11
FRIDAY 12/12
Exhibitor Move-In
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exhibitor Hours
Exhibit Hours
Exhibit Hours
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Wine Reception
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:30 - 7 p.m.
2 p.m.
Application Timeline
October 10
October 29
November 5
November 12
Exhibit and support
applications with 50%
deposit due. Exhibitors
may submit housing
requests once application
is received.
Exhibitors receive an email
confirming sponsorship
status from CRSTI support
team representative.
Booth selection phone
appointments held with
exhibitors to discuss event
preparations and answer
questions and concerns.
Final payment for DLV
support is due. Floor plan
and Exhibitor Pre-Meeting
Guide mailed to full-paid
exhibitors.
Exhibit Booth Assignment
• Exhibit booth space will be assigned on first-come, first-served basis. Assignments will be based on availability.
Every effort will be made to accommodate first choices; priority will be given to the 2012 sponsors and exhibitors.
• A 50% desposit is required with the application.
• All applications and payment must be received by October 10, 2014.
• Notification of booth assignments will be communicated as applications are processed.
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SUPPORTER INFORMATION
2014 Support Level Information
CRSTI and the DLV Program Committee wish to extend their deepest appreciation to all the
organizations that generously support the DLV meeting. Recognition is given to all organizations
choosing to invest in any of the DLV sponsorship or advertising opportunities listed in this section.
Each recognition level is based on the organization’s support contributions and advertising for the
DLV 2014 meeting.
Customize Your Support Package
Determine the level of support you would like to contribute and select the sponsorship opportunities you would
like to have at DLV 2014. If you need assistance building your support package, contact us at 1-877-443-6877 or
1-972-566-3425. Please note that early commitment payments will secure priority choices and locations.
Major Supporters Receive the Following Complimentary Items:
Diamond
Platinum
$150,000
$100,000
$75,000
Silver
Bronze
10’ x 20’
10’ x 10’
10’ x 10’
10’ x 10’
10’ x 10’
15
12
10
7
5
$200,000
Exhibit Booth
Supporter Priveleges
Industry Registration Badges
Gold
$50,000
Online Recognition Company Logo and Support Level
on DLV website
Complete Attendee List
Post Meeting
Pre-Registration Attendee List
Given 4 weeks prior to meeting.
Exhibitor Passport
(An initiative to drive attendance in
exhibit hall, completed passports
entered into prize drawing.)
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Sponsorship Opportunities
SPONSORSHIP
LEVEL :
D
DIAMOND
$200,000
P
PLATINUM
$150,000
G
GOLD
$100,000
S
SILVER
$75,000
B
BRONZE
$50,000
Customize Your Support Package
Determine the level you want to support and select the sponsorship opportunities below. This page can be
printed out and attached to your sponsorship application or visit www.DallasLeipzigValve.org to apply online.
Need assistance building your support package? Contact us at 1-877-433-6877 and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Support Opportunities
Satellite Symposia
Gala Social Event $100,000
Submit a relevant valve-related topic for DLV committee
approval. Meeting Room will be available with seating and
audio visual equipment for your presentation. Company
will receive a pre-registration mailing list 3 weeks in
advance.
Spend an evening with your friends and colleagues planned
by Dallas-Leipzig Valve.
Gala Bus Transportation $40,000
Provide transport to and from Gala Event.
Advertisement - GO DLV $10,000 Content will be made available online after the conclusion of
the meeting on our exclusive content library, GO DLV.
Advertisement - Mobile Application $10,000 Banner advertisements available on DLV mobile application
that will display important conference information.
Live Case Support $25,000*
(*Per Session) Company name and logo displayed on the
screen during the session breaks.
Faculty Dinner $25,000
Cohost the invitation-only Faculty Dinner Tuesday evening.
Includes four complimentary VIP invitations.
Speaker Lounge $15,000
Additional Satellite Symposia Costs to Anticipate:
• Application Fee
• Meeting Management
• CME Program Development (if applicable)
• CME Certification (if applicable)
• Invitation Design, Print Production and Shipping
• Marketing of Program
• Food and Beverage
• Audiovisual Setup and Service
• On-Site Registration Staff
• Staffing Expenses (Such as Staff Air Travel, Ground
Transportation and Housing)
• Faculty Expenses (Such as Honoraria, Air Travel, Ground
Transportation and Housing)
• Miscellaneous expenses not anticipated at the time of
budget development.
Hospitality room for speakers meet to collaborate, enjoy
snacks and beverages. Signage recognition inside speaker
ready room.
Company Banner $10-15,000
Design your own or have us design your organization a
banner to display in central conference areas.
Industry Early Bird Satellite Program $20,000* (*5 available)
2rd Floor - $10,000
3rd Floor - $15,000
4th Floor - $10,000
Industry Evening Satellite Program $40,000*
(*2 available)
TOTAL SUPPORT: $
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SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Marketing Opportunities
Customize Your Marketing & Advertising
From print advertising to digital media, DLV offers many different channels to reach your audience. Select
the options you’d like below. This page can be printed out and attached to your exhibitor application or visit
www.DallasLeipzigValve.org to apply online. Need assistance building your support package? Contact us at
1-877-433-6877 or 1-972-566-3425 and we’ll help you find the right fit for your organization.
Print Advertising
Attendee Lists
Full Page Ad in Program (Back Cover) $10,000
Pre-Registration Attendee List $5,000
Full Page Ad in Program (Front Inside) $10,000
Complete Attendee List $3,000
Full Page Ad in Program (Inside) $7,500
Provided 3 Weeks Prior to Meeting
Provided at Completion of Meeting
Half Page Ad in Program (Inside) $5,000
Meeting Space Rental
Quarter Page Ad in Program (Inside) $2,500
Meeting rooms and conference suites are available to
confirmed exhibitors to hold events such as staff debriefing
meetings, committee meetings and advisory board meetings.
Please note that meeting space is not to be used to draw
physicians out of scientific sessions. Meeting spaces are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Branding
Digital Signage $25,000
Opportunity to provide a 3 minute company video message
on TV monitors placed in the function areas of the meeting
rooms.
Mobile Device Charging Station $15,000
Learning Labs $10,000
(3 available) Charge your presence by getting in front of
attendees who need to stop and charge their phones, iPads
and other mobile devices.
Company’s clinical specialist can interact with attendees
to enhance their knowledge of treatment techniques and
devices.
Continental Breakfast $15,000
Meeting Space for 25 guests $10,000
(3 available) For attendees not attending satellite symposia.
Boxed Lunches $15,000
Conference Suite for 6-8 guests $10,000
(3 available) For attendees not attending satellite symposia.
Refreshment Breaks $10,000
(6 available)
Course Notebooks $10,000
(1 available) Promote your organization’s message on the
back cover of the notebook provided to all attendees.
Morning E-Blast $10,000
(3 available - 1 per day) Daily e-mails to attendees.
Hotel Key Cards $5,000
Hotel Room Drops $5,000
Exhibitor Passport $2,000
Drives attendees to exhibit hall booths listed in passport by
collecting stamps from each exhibitor. Once an attendee
completes their passport, it is entered into a prize drawing.
TOTAL : $
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Terms & Conditions
Exhibitors agree to abide by the
conditions of the application
and contract published in these
regulations and by all conditions
under which space at The Westin
Galleria Dallas Hotel is leased
by CRSTI. Exhibitors accept
responsibility for informing all of
their employees and agents of
these conditions and agree that
they will abide by them also. Your
signature on your application
and contract indicates you
have accepted these terms and
conditions. Your understanding and
conformance is greatly appreciated.
CRSTI reserves the right to interpret
these rules and regulations, as well
as make final decisions based on
CRSTI’s sole discretion, on points
these rules do not cover. In all
interpretations of the rules and
regulations, the decision of CRSTI
is final.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Exhibitors are responsible for fully
complying with all applicable
provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Booth Location
Applications are processed in the
order that they are received. Booth
location selection is dependent on
receipt of application and payment,
booth size and sponsorship level. If
you have location requests, please
contact Cayla Bartolucci at
[email protected].
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While we engage in a process of
transparency, we cannot guarantee
the accommodation of all requests.
We also cannot be held responsible
for the loss of any items or
materials from the Exhibit Hall
during the event.
CME Compliance and Industry Support
Exhibitors must comply with the
Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME)
standards and guidelines for
medical education, including those
guidelines for commercial support.
Commercial support from industry
does not influence educational
content, faculty selection and/or
product usage at DLV.
Distribution of Product Information
In accordance with ACCME
guidelines, product information
cannot be distributed at any
scientific sessions. Distribution of
printed materials by exhibitors and/
or their agents is limited to the
exhibitor’s booth area in the exhibit
hall. Companies may not display
or demonstrate products, solicit
orders, or distribute advertising
materials at any location (outside of
the exhibit hall) other than in their
assigned booth space, including
any of the contracted hotels. This
guideline is strictly enforced.
Exhibitor Housing
Westin Galleria Hotel rooms with
negotiated rates of $169/night are
available to DLV attendees.
Exhibitors may secure their housing
needs once their applications are
received. A housing form will be
sent to each exhibiting company
once an Application for Booth
Space is received.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that DLV 2014 is
abbreviated or cancelled because
of circumstances beyond our
control, CRSTI reserves the right to
end the agreement between CRSTI
and the exhibitor. Should this occur,
the exhibitor hereby agrees to
waive any claim the company may
hold against CRSTI.
Notification of cancellation prior
to the event and barring the
circumstances explained above
must be received by CRSTI in
writing on company letterhead. Any
company canceling its agreement
is subject to pay its 50% deposit if it
cancels before August 31, 2014. If a
company cancels after August 31,
2014 it will pay 100% of its pledged
fees.
2012 SUPPORT
2012 Supporters & Exhibitors
We would like to show our appreciation to the following companies for their support:
Industry Supporters
Exhibitors
Abbott Vascular
AESCULAP
AstraZeneca
Atricure
Atrium Medical
Baylor Healthcare System
Boston Scientific
CoreMatrix
Edwards Lifesciences
Essential Pharmaceuticals
GE Healthcare
THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano
Heartware
Intuitive Surgical
Karl Storz Endoscopy
KLS Martin
Loma Vista Medical
LSI Solutions
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Meditism USA
Medtronic
MiCardia
On-X Life Technologies
Philips Healthcare
Scanlan International
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Sorin Group
St. Jude Medical
Symetis
The Medicines Company
Vitalitec/Geister
Wexler Surgical
Valtech
DIAMOND
PLATINUM
SILVER
BRONZE
Educational Grants
Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences
Foundation, Ethicon, Medtronic & St. Jude Medical
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Please print or type all information. An online application is also available at www.DallasLeipzigValve.org.
Exhibit Space Application
Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Application and 50% payment due by October 10, 2014.
REQUESTED
BOOTH SIZE :
10’ x 10’ $7,500
6’ Table
$4,000
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company (as it should appear in print)
Official Contact Name
Credentials
Title
Billing Address
City
State
Telephone (country code/city code/number) Country Zip/Postal Code
Fax (country code/city code/number)
E-Mail
Please check the box that most appropriately describes your company or organization:
Association Book Publisher Educational Meeting
Insitution/Hospital
Market Research
Pharmaceutical Other:
Medical Device
Imaging Information Technology
We prefer NOT to be located near the following companies:
We prefer to be located near the following companies:
METHOD OF PAYMENT
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Companies with headquarters outside the U.S. may request wire
transfer from Cayla Bartolucci at [email protected]. The Exhibitor
Service Kit will be provided when payment is received in full.
Visa
American Express
MasterCard
The application for booth space is a binding contract when signed
and submitted and indicates the applicant’s willingness to abide by
all contract terms, conditions and general rules and regulations of
Dallas-Leipzig Valve.
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions including the DLV
Cancellation Policy on Page 10 and will abide by these terms.
Signature
Check - Amount: $
Date
Name (please print)
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
Title
Cardholder’s Name
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Amount Expiration Date Card Number
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CVV
Please send payment and application to Cayla Bartolucci,
Communications Manager, CRSTI
7777 Forest Lane Suite C-742
Dallas, Texas 75230
APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT
Please print or type all information. An online application is also available at www.DallasLeipzigValve.org.
Application for Support
Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Application and 50% payment due by November 12, 2014.
SPONSORSHIP
LEVEL :
D
DIAMOND
P
$200,000
PLATINUM
$150,000
G
GOLD
S
$100,000
SILVER
$75,000
B
BRONZE
$50,000
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company (as it should appear in print)
Official Contact Name
Credentials
Title
Billing Address
City
State
Telephone (country code/city code/number) Country Zip/Postal Code
Fax (country code/city code/number)
E-Mail
Please check the box that most appropriately describes your company or organization:
Association Book Publisher Educational Meeting Imaging Insitution/Hospital
Market Research
Medical Device
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical Other:
We prefer NOT to be located near the following companies:
We prefer to be located near the following companies:
METHOD OF PAYMENT
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Companies with headquarters outside the U.S. may request wire
transfer from Katie Hobbs at [email protected]. The Exhibitor
Service Kit will be provided when payment is received in full.
Visa
American Express
MasterCard
The application for conference support is a binding contract when
signed and submitted and indicates the applicant’s willingness
to abide by all contract terms, conditions and general rules and
regulations of Dallas-Leipzig Valve.
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions including the DLV
Cancellation Policy on Page 10 and will abide by these terms.
Signature
Check - Amount: $
Date
Name (please print)
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
Title
Cardholder’s Name
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Amount Card Number
Expiration Date CVV
Please send payment and application to Katie Hobbs,
Program Development Director, CRSTI
7777 Forest Lane Suite C-742
Dallas, Texas 75230
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December 10-12, 2014 • Westin Galleria Dallas • Dallas, Texas
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Dates to Remember
• October 10
Exhibit and support applications with 50% deposit due. Exhibitors may submit housing
requests once application is received.
• October 29
Exhibitors receive an email confirming sponsorship status from CRSTI support team
representative.
• November 5 Booth selection phone appointments held with exhibitors to discuss event
preparations and answer questions and concerns.
• November 12
Final payment for DLV support is due. Floor plan and Exhibitor Pre-Meeting Guide
mailed to full-paid exhibitors.