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  • AST National Conference

    The AST Surgical Technology Conference is the number one surgical technology and surgical assisting trade show in the country. Come be a part of our Exhibit Hall and greet our members from around the country as AST heads to Orlando in 2018. 




  • 2018 Sponsors

    Biogel

    Meridian


  • Conference Exhibiting

    AST Surgical Technology Conference: May 29-June 1, 2019 | Exhibits: May 30-31, 2019

    Conference Hotel:
    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, Maryland 20745

    Exhibiting Setup/Breakdown

    • TBA

    Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities

    • Conference co-sponsorships: $5,000 and $10,000
    • Year-round corporate and conference sponsorships: $20,000 to $40,000
    • Preferred employer/AST Career Center sponsorships: $1,000 to $2,500 monthly
    • Events sponorships:
      • Opening Night Party
      • Closing Night Party
      • Conference app
      • Daily coffee breaks with snacks
      • Speaker and education sessions
      • Attendee scholarships
    • Marketing
      • Pre- and post-conference Journals (50% discount on 2nd adv)
      • Tote-bag inserts: $500 (plus insert costs and shipping to AST)
      • Scavenger Hunt door prizes (donor choice)
      • Pre- and post-conference attendee email: $1,500

    Reasons to Exhibit

    With almost 2,000 attendees and almost 100 exhibitors, the AST Conference is the #1 event for professionals in the perioperative industry. Benefit from one-on-one face time with OR decision makers/influencers or great candidates to fill your open job positions.

    • 72% of AST members are directly involved with purchasing or have a strong influence on products uses – or not used – in the operating room
    • More than 17% of AST members hold supervisory and leadership roles
    • More than 28% of AST member have worked in surgery for more than 15 years

    Conference Exhibits: Benefits

    • One-on-one time with 2,000 OR professionals
    • Exclusive Exhibit Hours
    • Career-center exhibit area focusing on job seekers
    • Free company listing on AST conference webpage and handbook
    • Complimentary initiation to the exhibitors reception
    • Complimentary invitations to opening and closing social events
    • More than 100 companies representing the leading surgical device manufactures, developers of specialty instrumentation, sterile processing services and facility recruiters
    • Many companies have exhibited with AST for more than 30 years