Winter Course in Infectious Diseases: Product Theater Information |
product theater DETAILSProduct Theaters feature exhibitor presentations on the clinical benefit or scientific research relating to the development of an approved pharmaceutical product and may include information on new uses, combinations, or therapies for the approved product. Sessions are non-CME and solely promotional in nature. PRODUCT THEATER RULES AND REGULATIONS TIME SLOTS All Product Theater time slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Product Theater sessions will begin and end according to the schedule listed. Product Theater supporters will have access to the Product Theater 30 minutes before and after the scheduled time slot. Presentation may not exceed timeslot. PRODUCT THEATER FEE Bronze Sponsor $7,500: 30-minute Product Theater Silver Sponsor $20,000: 45-minute Product Theater Gold Sponsor $30,000: 45-minute Product Theater A $1,500 audiovisual set-up fee will be added to the above sponsor fees. ELIGIBILITY Product Theater supporter(s) must be an exhibitor at WCID 2027. Product Theater timeslots are reserved on a first come, first served basis. There is no Right of First Refusal for Product Theater slots. DEADLINES
SERVICES PROVIDED BY WCID o Product Theater scheduled date and time o Product Theater in Exhibit Hall with seaFng for up to 30 attendees o Exposure to a select audience of influenFal ID specialists o One email blast to WCID 2027 pre-registration list LOGISTICS WCID does not provide logistical support for the product theaters other than the equipment outlined below. The following is included in the Product Theater fee:
The supporter is solely responsible for the management, organization, and financing of their Product Theater. Any additional equipment must be approved by WCID and will be at the supporter’s cost. Product Theater supporters may not alter the setup of the Product Theater space, nor may they separately arrange for services from the venue or venue’s providers without WCID’s written consent. WCID does not control the content of Product Theater. It is the responsibility of the Product Theater supporter to develop, implement and manage the program. All aspects of the product theater must be in keeping with PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals, OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and AMA Code of Medical Ethics, and the regulations of the venue. REGISTRATION All Product Theater sponsors, inclusive of support staff and company representatives, must register for WCID to gain access to the Product Theater. MARKETING All marketing and printed material relating to the Product Theater must receive written authorization from WCID prior to final production and distribution. PDF files may be submitted to meeFngs@grantdowning.com for approval. Supporter is solely responsible for ensuring all content complies with applicable laws, codes, and ethics, and WCID’s review of marketing and printed materials is not for the purpose of determining compliance with such, nor is WCID’s approval of marketing and printed material an approval or endorsement of compliance. Company/product literature supporFng the presentation is the only approved Product Theater handout. All materials are the responsibility of industry supporter and should be identified as such. The publication of an advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement or approval by WCID unless WCID has approved such in wriFng and the advertisement specifically includes an authorized statement that such approval or endorsement of the product or service being offered has been granted by WCID. One publicity sign (22” wide x 28” high) will be permitted in front of the Product Theater on the day of the Product Theater. Sign may be placed 15 minutes prior to the start of the Product Theater and must be removed promptly at the end of the scheduled timeslot. The design and production of the sign is the responsibility of the supporter and must be professionally produced and in accordance with any regulations of the venue. Giveaways or incenFves to meeFng attendees to attend a product theater, including but not limited to inappropriate onsite promotional tactics, are prohibited. The pre-registration list will be available for one time use at no charge after the advance registration deadline. Design of the eblast is the responsibility of Product Theater supporter and must be provided to WCID for deployment. The names, logos, and acronyms of the Winter Course in InfecFous Disease(s), WCID, and Remington Winter Course in InfecFous Diseases are the exclusive property of and are trademarked by WCID. They may not be used in any way, for any purpose or at any time (including but not limited to announcements, invitaFons, emails, web publications, etc.) without the express written permission of WCID, which may be withheld or conditioned in WCID’s sole discretion. PAYMENT OPTIONS Product Theater organizers are invoiced through WCID, support fees must be paid in full by January 1, 2027. Wire transfers will be subject to a $50 non-refundable administraFve fee. PRODUCT THEATER RULES AND REGULATIONS CANCELLATION FEE Upon signature of the Product Theater Application, the agreement is binding, even if the supporter has not yet paid. Cancellations requests must be submitted to WCID in wriFng. The date on which the supporter’s written notice of cancellation is received in WCID’s office will be the official cancellation date. - If Product Theater is cancelled on or before January 10, 2027, WCID will retain 50% of the total Product Theater fee. - Any sponsor who cancels a Product Theater after January 10, 2027, will be responsible for the total Product Theater fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after January 10, 2027. - Cancellation of exhibit booth or a no-show will automatically result in cancellation of Product Theater(s) and no refunds will be given regardless of when the cancellation occurs. SECURITY The Product Theater will not be secured or monitored. WCID will not be liable for damage or loss to the Product Theater organizer’s property nor shall WCID be liable for any injury that may occur in the Product Theater area. The Product Theater sponsor must comply with all regulations of the venue. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The supporting company and affiliates shall indemnify WCID against all claims, demands, actions, expenses, damages, penalties, attorney’s fees, or proceedings incurred by WCID because of the publications distributed at, statements made during or any other conduct arising out of or in any way connected with the Product Theater. It is mutually agreed that WCID shall not be liable for failure to deliver the product theater as contracted for due to causes beyond WCID’s control, including, without limitation, unavailability of the venue, acts of God, fire, strikes, internet disruption, inability of platform vendor to provide services, governmental regulations, war, terrorism or causes which would prevent its scheduled opening or continuance, supplier failures, rationing, acts of local, state or na@onal governments or public agencies, utility or communication failures or delays, communications or power failure or outage, blackouts, grayouts, flood, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine, or riots. All matters and questions not covered by these Rules & Regula@ons are at the discre@on of WCID. In the event of a conflict between these Rules & Regula@ons and the Exhibit Applica@on & Contract, these Rules & Regula@ons shall control as to the Product Theater. SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY REQUESTPlease contact us with your questions, and to move forward with your request! Click Here | What Winter Course "The course provided an excellent update for me in current management and prevention of infectious diseases. I currently work in public health and staying updated allows me to better partner with clinical colleagues and inform my work." "The lectures provided up to date information on various topics that will help me with clinical care. Topics such as lyme disease, STI prevention, HIV were very helpful. The speakers were very clear and related topics to clinical care." "What I've learned with the WCID every year, it has made me become a better infectious diseases physician and I've applied what I learned especially with the current updates." "All the speakers were excellent- the best in their field with the most up-to-date information." "Educational objectives were well met. This was one of the best conferences I've been to in relation to the speakers and how relatable the topics were to clinical practice." "Very practical knowledge update as well as demonstration of critical thinking through complex cases." "Information was practical and relevant to general practice of infectious disease. Speakers were experts in their respective divisions and presented materials clearly." "Speakers selected were clearly experts on the topics presented... always a plus. I appreciate when they have real world examples and advice regarding patient care challenges." "Great job overall. Very practical knowledge update as well as demonstration of critical thinking through complex cases." "You met all of the educational objectives. Very informative and practice changing!" "All of the speakers and content were up to date and applicable to practice. A great overall summary of frequently seen diagnoses." "The speakers are all excellent and it is a highly respected conference." 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