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 Session Tracker, mobile app, and ACR Convergence Today publications.
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.
Innovation Theater Session Information
Innovation Theater sessions take place November 12-14. The sessions are 45-minutes and may be upgraded to include live streaming to your exhibit booth.
Innovation Theater Benefits
- Innovation Theater presentation listings on signage in the exhibit hall, on the ACR website, in the Convergence Session Tracker, and meeting app
- Complimentary light refreshments and snacks adjacent to 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 for use during the session
- Complimentary audio/visual equipment: two microphones, LCD projector, screen, and confidence monitor
See the Innovation Theater Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.
Innovation Theater Application
To submit a session proposal, please complete the Innovation Theater application by April 12.
Note: The online application should be completed in one sitting. Once submitted, no changes can be made on SurveyMonkey.
Innovation Theater Application
Questions? Contact Brianna Boyer at bboyer@rheumatology.org
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
Industry-Supported Symposia Schedule
The following dates and times have been designated for Industry-Supported Symposia:
- November 12, 6:00–8:00 PM (Corporate Roundtable donors only)
- November 13, 6:00–8:00 PM (Corporate Roundtable donors only)
- November 14, 6:00–8:00 PM
- November 15, 1:00–3:00 PM
Industry-Supported Symposia Benefits
- Exclusivity: other educational events are restricted during symposia times
- Symposia listings included in the ACR Convergence Session Tracker, mobile app, and ACR Convergence Today publication
- 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 November 11–November 15; Invitations that include symposia agendas, speakers and registration information can be distributed from the booth. (Note: attendees cannot register for your symposium at the kiosk.)
See the Industry Supported Session Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, and session content guidelines.
Industry-Supported Symposia Application
To submit a session proposal, please complete the Industry-Supported Symposia application by June 16.
Note: The online application should be completed in one sitting. Once submitted, no changes can be made on SurveyMonkey.
Industry-Supported Symposia Application
Questions? Contact Brianna Boyer at bboyer@rheumatology.org
Industry Engagement Opportunities
Learn about other opportunities for industry engagement, including:
- Meeting Engagement
- Year Round Engagement
- Mailing Lists
- Advertising