Immunology 2011™ – The American Association of Immunologists

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Support for the AAI Program

AAI Scientific Program Sponsorships enable corporations and other entities to demonstrate their support for the immunology community by underwriting travel grant(s) for early-career scientists, lectures, symposia, career development programs, and social events.

Lectures and Symposia

President's Address.........$15,000
The AAI President officially opens the AAI Annual Meeting with a presentation of his or her research. As AAI Presidents are among the most outstanding immunologists world-wide, this session is attended by the largest audience of the meeting. (Audience: 2,000)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level IV (Bronze)

President's Symposium.........$15,000
The AAI President is the Chair of a symposium of his or her choosing featuring prominent immunologists invited to present cutting edge research. This session typically attracts a standing-room-only audience. (Audience: 1,800)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level IV (Bronze)

Distinguished Lectures.........$15,000 SOLD
Generously supported by eBioscience
Each day the scientific program ends with a plenary lecture by a scientist designated by the AAI Program Committee as one of the most talented and renown immunologists of the time. (Audience: 1,500)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level IV (Bronze)

Major Symposia (8).........$10,000 each
Eight Major Symposia are featured throughout the meeting: two concurrently each morning. These sessions present the most innovative science (and scientists) in the field today. Five – six noted speakers are featured in each session. (Audience: 1,000 - 1,200)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level III (Sustaining)

Block Symposia.........$5,000 each
Abstracts submitted to the AAI Annual Meeting are peer-reviewed, and the most outstanding abstracts are selected for oral presentation in Block Symposia (~50). Eight fifteen-minute presentations are scheduled per block. Presenters may range from the most senior in the field to graduate students making their first public presentations. These sessions debut yet-to-be published data. (Audiences: 100 - 500)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level I (Contributing)

Speaker Ready Room.........$5,000 per day/$20,000 for meeting duration
Speakers in sessions use the Speaker Ready Room to prepare for their lectures. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsorship includes acknowledgment on signage placed outside the room and on the refreshment table.
Qualifies as Premier Level Sponsorship corresponding to level of commitment

Career Development Programs

Through workshops, roundtables, and one-on-one counseling, IMMUNOLOGY 2011™ provides critical career development programs. AAI also provides much needed travel grants for junior faculty and trainees who might not otherwise be able to attend the meeting. Support these programs to support the PIs of tomorrow!

Careers Lecture and Roundtable Event.........$10,000
Registrations for this always-popular session traditionally exceed its capacity attendance of 250 scientists. The session opens with a prominent scientist sharing lessons learned on his/her career path in a chosen field – academia, government, non-profit, or industry. Roundtable discussions follow, led by experienced scientists on specific career issues and options. Dessert and coffee are served.
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level III (Sustaining)

Boot Camp for New Faculty........$5,000 SOLD
Generously supported by BD Biosciences
This four-hour course and workshop will help new faculty and senior postdocs start their own labs. These scientists are the next-generation of lead investigators, and they will be the ones buying new equipment and reagents, researching new areas, and developing new techniques. Show your support for this next generation of immunologists as they embark on their research careers. (75 Attendees)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level I (Contributing)

AAI Junior Faculty Travel Grants.........$50,000 (co-sponsorship accepted; $1,250/grant)
Generously supported in part by BD Biosciences
These grants assist promising young investigators with travel to the AAI Annual Meeting. Testimonials from past recipients confirm that this small amount makes a huge difference in their career development.

AAI Trainee Abstract Awards.........$50,000 (co-sponsorship accepted; $500/award)
Generously supported in part by BD Biosciences and Imgenex
These awards provide critical travel support for AAI Trainee Members whose first-author abstracts are selected for oral presentation in an AAI Block Symposium.

Social Events

Opening Night Reception.........At Cost SOLD
Generously supported by eBioscience
Immediately following the President's Address (2,000 Attendees)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level VI (Gold)

Young Investigators Party (YIP!).........At Cost
Always popular, this event enjoys prime-time scheduling on Saturday from 9-11 PM with a DJ, light fare and drinks. Young scientists meet and network in a relaxed but rockin' atmosphere. (600-700 Attendees)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level V (Silver)

IMMUNOLOGY 2011™ Gala: "Celebrating Immunology"........At Cost SOLD
Generously supported by BioLegend
This Sunday evening event is a great opportunity to network and seek out new acquaintances among fellow scientists. (1,500 Scientific Attendees)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level VII (Platinum)

Service Appreciation Reception.........At Cost SOLD
Generously supported by BioLegend
This event honors current AAI member volunteers who give generously of their time in support of the AAI mission. (200 Attendees)
Qualifies for Premier Sponsorship Level II (Supporting)

For more information or to reserve your sponsorship, please contact Mary Bradshaw at mbradshaw@aai.org, (301) 634-7922.