General Information

PURPOSE

The 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) in San Diego will be a gathering of influential surgeons and integrated health professionals committed to the surgical treatment of obesity. The Exhibit Hall provides a unique extension of their educational experience as they review the most current information on products and services for this specialty.

CONFERENCE DATES

Educational Sessions
June 17-22, 2012
Integrated Health Expo Center
June 18, 2012
Main Exhibit Hall
June 19-21, 2012

MEETING LOCATION

San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Educational Sessions
Upper Level, Rooms 20-33

Exhibits
Halls G & H

HOUSING

Headquaters Hotel
Hilton San Diego Bayfront One Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
1-800-445-8667 | 2012.asmbs.org
Single/Double Occupancy:
$239 + 12.56% tax per night

Overflow Hotels
San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina 333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-800-228-9290 | 2012.asmbs.org
Single/Double Occupancy:
$235 + 12.56% tax per night

Omni San Diego
675 L Street
San Diego, CA 92101
1-800-843-6664 | 2012.asmbs.org
Single/Double Occupancy:
$239 + 12.56% tax per night

Mention Bariatric Surgery conference to receive the conference rate.

The rates are for single/double occupancy. Each additional person will be $20 per night. These rates are effective until the room blocks close on May 13, 2012 (or sells out, whichever comes first).  Rates are subject to applicable taxes at 12.56%. Conference rates will apply three days prior to and following the dates of the conference based on availability.
 

EXHIBIT INSTALLATION HOURS

Sunday & Monday, June 17-18
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

*All exhibits in the Integrated Health Expo Center must be set up no later than 5:00 pmon Sunday, June 17.
*All exhibits in the Main Exhibit Hall must be set up no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, June 18.
 

EXHIBIT HOURS

Integrated Health Expo Center
Monday, June 18 | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Main Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, June 19 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, June 20 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 21 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

*Exhibit hours are tentative and subject to change. Exhibitors may access the Exhibit Hall one hour prior to opening on exhibit days.
 

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION HOURS

Saturday, June 16 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 17 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, June 18 | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 19 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, June | 20 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday, June 21 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

EXHIBIT INSTALLATION AND STAFFING

All exhibits in the Integrated Health Expo Center must be set up by 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 17, unless special arrangements have been made with the Convention Director. All exhibits in the Main Exhibit Hall must be set up by 5:00 pm on Monday, June 18. As a courtesy to the attendees and fellow exhibitors, please open your exhibits on time and staff them throughout the meeting until the scheduled closing of the Exhibits on Thursday, June 21st. Exhibitors are strongly urged to staff their booths with a minimum of two representatives, as failure to have personnel in the exhibit booth at all times may result in loss of Priority Points. Exhibitors will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall one hour prior to opening and one hour after closing.

EXHIBIT DISMANTLING

Integrated Health Expo Center
Monday, June 18 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Main Exhibit Hall
Thursday, June 21 | Close – 8:00 pm

Friday, June 22 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

No dismantling of exhibits before close of show on Thursday, June21. There is a penalty of loss of Priority Points if this occurs.

ADMISSION TO ASMBS EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

The Preliminary Program for the 2012 Annual Meeting will be available online at
2012.asmbs.org. Admission to the Plenary Session is provided as a complimentary part of your exhibit package, on a space-available basis. You also may attend additional educational courses by registering for them and paying the appropriate fees.

ADMISSION TO ASMBS SOCIAL EVENTS

Admission to the Welcome Reception and/or the ASMBS AfterDark is not included in your exhibit package; however, tickets are available for purchase either before the meeting or on site.

PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS

Prospective exhibitors may visit the Exhibit Hall during exhibit hours. The fee for prospective exhibitors is $100 per person per day. A maximum of two company representatives may attend per day. Activities of the prospective exhibitors
are limited to the assessment of the Exhibit Hall for future participation in the ASMBS Annual Meeting. Any commercial activity is prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion from the Exhibit Hall and ineligibility to exhibit at future ASMBS meetings and/or courses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Pat Watson, CMP
Convention Director
p: 352.331.4900
f: 352.331.4975
e: exhibit@asmbs.org

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