Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Considered the premier event for the sonography community, the SDMS Annual Conference is a highly anticipated event that draws sonographers from around the world.

Satisfaction Ratings

• 99% of attendees were so impressed with the SDMS Annual Conference they plan to attend again.
• 98% of attendees were satisfied with their SDMS Annual Conference experience.
• 99% of attendees spent time in the Exhibit Hall.

Quotes

“I appreciate the opportunity to network with sonographers from across the country, and to see the new technology in the exhibit hall. SDMS puts on an excellent conference!”

“I liked the wide variety of choices of lectures to attend, the general sessions, and the many opportunities to explore the exhibit hall.”

“The exhibit hall was large with lots of great vendors! I personally liked getting hands-on experience with new equipment and this is the only conference that gives me that opportunity.”

SDMS Annual Conference sponsorship opportunities are available for SDMS members and those vendors who promote and support the sonography community.

Contract/Payment

Once an SDMS Annual Conference sponsorship is requested (written or verbal), completion of the sponsorship contract and 50% deposit is required via the SDMS Exhibitor Management System to fully secure the opportunity. Final sponsorship payment is due 30 days prior to the event date for full benefits to be executed. Failure to submit payment according to this process will result in loss of sponsorship.

Sponsorships and advertising are non-refundable.

Terms

Contract terms can begin four to six months prior to the event date and one month upon conclusion of the event date. Sponsorship benefits will be executed as outlined in the SDMS Sponsorship & Advertising Prospectus.

Solicitation

The SDMS Sponsorship Prospectus will be released on December 1 each year to solicit sponsorships for the following year for all SDMS events. Solicitation will initially be executed by the SDMS staff via email, press release, and personal outreach. Assistance from the Events Management Committee (EMC) and other SDMS volunteers will be requested as needed.

Right of First Refusal

Current year SDMS sponsors will be given right of first refusal for future year sponsorship opportunities. Sponsors will be contacted during the month of November to continue their sponsorship for the following year, with a commitment date of November 30. Any sponsorships not claimed by the November 30 deadline will be available in the official SDMS Sponsorship Prospectus on December 1 of each year.

Policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (B.5.1)

The SDMS is committed to promoting and implementing ongoing improvements to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the diagnostic medical sonography profession (SDMS Board Policy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [B.5.1]). The SDMS encourages participating exhibitors, vendors, and sponsors to support efforts to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in their outreach.