FAQ

  1. Who can I contact with specific questions?
  2. When and where is AdvaMed 2013: The MedTech Conference being held?
  3. What are my options for level of attendance/participation/access?
  4. How can I become a speaker? What kinds of speaking opportunities are available? 
  5. What is MedTech Partnering and how does it work?
  6. How do I become an exhibitor?
  7. I would like to make a press announcement at or around the time of the conference; do you have any recommendations?
  8. Can I plan a separate dinner or reception for my colleagues and contacts at the conference?
  9. If I need to ship anything to the convention center, how do I do that?
  10. Do you provide a list of conference attendees?
  11. How do I become an AdvaMed Member?

1. Who can I contact with specific questions?

If you have any questions about AdvaMed 2013:The MedTech Conference that you cannot find below or on our website, or if you would like to speak to someone to get more information, please contact the appropriate email address below:

AdvaMed 2013
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1.202.434.7213 / Fax: +1.800.442.2318

If you have questions about AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, please contact:

AdvaMed
701 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20004-2654
Tel: +1.202.783.8700
Fax: +1.202.783.8750

General Inquiries - info@advamed.org
Membership - membership@advamed.org
Tel: +1.202.434.7236

2. When and where is AdvaMed 2013: The MedTech Conference being held?

AdvaMed 2013 is being held September 23 - 25, 2013, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. To see a map with the location for the Convention Center and the conference hotels, please click here.

3. What are my options for level of attendance, participation and access?

Full Access: Access to all Breakfast and Lunch Plenary Sessions, Panel Sessions, Company Presentations, and Exhibit Hall including CEOs Unplugged Series, and Receptions. Speakers with one-day passes get full-access for the day on which they speak.

Exhibit Hall Only: Access to Exhibit Hall only, including CEOs Unplugged Series, and Receptions. Access does not include Breakfast and Lunch Plenary Sessions, Panel Sessions, or Company Presentations.

MedTech Partnering is open to all attendees.

For more information on Registration, please click here.

4. How can I become a speaker? What kinds of speaking opportunities are available? 

Aside from our keynote speakers, we have two kinds of speakers at AdvaMed 2013.

Moderators/Panelists

Our 75-minute educational panels are composed of one moderator and 3 panelists that come from accepted panel proposals. Speaker suggestions must accompany a panel proposal. We do not accept stand-alone speaker suggestions. Moderators and panelists receive a complimentary registration for the day of their panel.  Click here to submit a panel proposal with suggested speakers and to learn more about the panel proposal process.

Company Presenter

Company Presenters must submit an application to make a business development presentation to strategic investors and other potential partners. If selected, Company Presenters must register for the conference as well as pay an $800 presenting fee for a 9-minute time slot. Company Presentations are open to both large and small companies. Click here for more information.

5. What is MedTech Partnering and how does it work?

Partnering at AdvaMed 2013 is powered by Pathable, a state-of-the-art  partnering system. By joining this online community you will be able to meet, converse, share ideas and schedule on-site meetings with other attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors.  Jump-start your networking months before the conference happens.

6. How do I become an exhibitor?

MedTech companies, service providers and other industry stakeholders may purchase exhibit space. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.  Conference Management is responsible for making assignments and priority is given to AdvaMed 2013 sponsors and returning exhibitors. To reserve a space, fill-out the Application & Contract for Sponsorship & Exhibit Space. Full payment is due with the Application & Contract in order to guarantee a space. Click here to learn more about exhibiting and/or download a copy of our Exhibitor Application & Contract.

7. I would like to make a press announcement at or around the time of the conference; do you have any recommendations?

Yes, we will have an on-site location for a limited number of press conferences and expect anywhere from 50-100 media to be in attendance. Please consider making your news announcements at AdvaMed 2013. If you would like to find out more about this or other appropriate media opportunities please contact Media@medtechconference.org to discuss this further.

8. Can I plan a separate dinner or reception for my colleagues and contacts at the conference?

If you would like to plan a separate dinner and/or reception for colleagues coming to town, we will be happy to recommend restaurants and/or other nearby venues. We will also share our conference schedule with you to ensure that your event does not conflict with conference programming that your colleagues might want to attend.

9. If I need to ship anything to the Convention Center, how do I do that?

Sponsors and exhibitors are allowed to ship certain materials to the Convention Center but must work with Conference Management to receive instructions. Please note that for all shipments received at the Convention Center, a material handling fee will be charged, based on current labor and union rates. All other conference attendees may not ship materials to the Convention Center. Anything you bring into the Convention Center (luggage, bags, etc.) must be carried without the help of a dolly and must be made in one trip. Small packages may be sent to your hotel, according to the hotel’s policy. Please contact them for more details.

10. Do you provide a list of conference attendees?

No. We will provide a PDF list of attending companies, upon request, but do not provide names and/or contact details. The best source for a list of attendees is our MedTech Partnering System. One set of mailing labels is provided for select, high-level sponsors, upon request.

We encourage you to notify your own list of business colleagues of your attendance at AdvaMed 2013 and to provide a profile and participate in the MedTech Partnering system to maximize your business development and networking opportunities. Click here for more details about MedTech Partnering.

11. How do I become an AdvaMed Member?

For more information about AdvaMed Memberships and/or to become an AdvaMed member, please visit AdvaMed's Membership Page. You may also contact the Membership Department at +1.202.434.7236 or Membership@AdvaMed.org. We will send you more information about AdvaMed, a membership application and a dues schedule. Member dues are based on the previous year's annual domestic sales of medical technology products.

Companies with domestic sales less than $30 million may submit a membership application online and may pay by credit card.