Annual Meeting Industry Supported Sessions
ACR Convergence Industry-Supported Sessions provide companies with a unique opportunity to enhance visibility and reach a highly targeted, yet diverse group of rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals from around the world. ACR offers a variety of formats so you can choose the delivery method that is best for your educational content.
Benefits for all industry sessions include listings in the ACR Convergence Today publication and the mobile app.
Innovation Theater
The Innovation Theaters, located in the exhibit hall, provide an exceptional setting to showcase your products and services to attendees. Each theater seats approximately 200.
See the Innovation Theater Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.
Innovation Theater sessions take place November 8–10. The sessions are 45-minutes and may be upgraded to include live streaming to your exhibit booth (must have at least 20x20 exhibit space).
- Innovation Theater presentation listings on signage in the exhibit hall, on the ACR website, and meeting app
- Complimentary light refreshments and snacks at the Innovation Theater provided by the ACR: 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM sessions will have light refreshments; 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM sessions will include a boxed lunch
- Session sponsorship includes two complimentary lead retrieval units with temp workers to scan during your session
- Complimentary audio/visual equipment: two microphones, LCD projector, screen, and confidence monitor
See the Innovation Theater Guidelines (coming soon) for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.
April 6
Application Open
May 29
Final deadline for Application – Part 1
June 1–5
LOAs will be generated and sent from applications submitted by May 29
June 5–Onward
Any open slots assigned on a first come, first-served basis
July 31
100% Payment Deadline
September 25
Content due (title, description, speaker information)
(Application – Part 2)
September 25
Promotional material approval deadline
September 25
*Upgrades only*
Complimentary mailing list order form due
November 6
Final presentations due to Sophia Saucer
Industry-Supported Symposia
Industry-Supported Symposia offer companies the opportunity to provide valuable education to meeting attendees during ACR Convergence.
Various symposia formats are available:
- CME-accredited or non-CME, company directed
- In person: 60-, 90-, or 120-minute session
See the Industry Supported Session Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, and session content guidelines.
Questions?
Contact Sophia Saucer
| 2026 Schedule, Eligibility, and Benefits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date and Time | Eligible Hosts | Additional Host Benefits |
| Sunday, November 8 6:00–8:00 PM | Foundation Corporate Roundtable Donors at Leadership, Pinnacle, or Principal levels | One (Pinnacle) or two (Leadership) complimentary symposia on Sunday or Monday. One symposium at a 50% discount on Sunday or Monday (Principal) |
| Monday, November 9 6:00–8:00 PM | Foundation Corporate Roundtable Donors at Leadership, Pinnacle, or Principal levels (or supported by) | One (Pinnacle) or two (Leadership) complimentary symposia on Sunday or Monday. One symposium at a 50% discount on Sunday or Monday (Principal) |
| Tuesday, November 10 6:00–8:00 PM | 2026 exhibitors (or supported by) | X |
| Wednesday, November 11 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Any company, regardless of exhibitor status, CRT status, or funding | X |
- Exclusivity: other educational events are restricted during symposia times
- Symposia listings included in the ACR Convergence Today and the mobile app
- One complimentary pre-registration mailing list for one-time use by the sponsoring organization to issue symposium invitations; to be distributed to a licensed/bonded mail house or printer
- Inclusion in on-site Industry-Supported Symposia kiosk staffed by ACR starting Saturday, November 7 through Tuesday, November 10; invitations that include symposia agendas, speakers and registration information can be distributed from the kiosk (Note: attendees cannot register for your symposium at the kiosk)
April 6
Applications open: CME or non-CME
July 17
Part 1 of Survey Monkey application due
July 20–24
LOAs will be generated and sent from applications submitted by July 17
July 24–Onward
Any open slots assigned on a first come, first-served basis
August 14
Part 2 of Survey Monkey application due for Industry Symposia (only for those who have completed LOA and Part 1 Application)
September 11
Speaker information due
September 25
Promotional Materials Deadline: Digital poster for kiosk due
September 25
All outstanding payments due
October 2
Last day for content modification submissions
24 Hours Post-Symposia
Final attendance numbers reported to ssaucer@rheumatology.org
45 Days Post-Symposia
*Only for CME Symposia*
- Summary report of attendee evaluations (per ACCME requirements)
- List of attendees
- Copy of presentation and any handouts distributed at the symposia
Industry Engagement Opportunities
Learn about other opportunities for industry engagement, including:
- Meeting Engagement
- Year Round Engagement
- Mailing Lists
- Advertising