Industry Supported Evening Symposia

See below for Availability & Fees

Industry Programs Open: September 22

Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 16, 2027

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Evening symposia

About

The ATS encourages Industry Supported Evening Symposia in conjunction with the ATS 2027 International Conference. These programs complement the content offered by the ATS and provide an opportunity for attendees to further enrich their learning experiences during the premier educational event for Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine professionals. While the content of these programs is the sole responsibility of the supporting company or companies, the ATS encourages programs that are scientific in nature.

Availability & Fees

Industry Supported Evening Symposia take place in conference hotels from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings during the conference. 

Each evening symposia has a fee of $55,000. Sponsor is responsible for any additional cost with the hotel, including but not limited to, AV, F&B, additional room sets, changes, etc. Sunday and Monday nights of the ATS International Conference are when the ATS Assemblies and alumni groups hold their events. Review the list of planned assembly meetings below to assist in selecting a night to maximize your potential audience. 

LocationAvailability
HotelRoomSundayMondayTuesday
Hilton New Orleans RiversideSt. Charles Ballroom✓✓✓ 
Grand Ballroom D✓✓✓
New Orleans MarriottGrand Ballroom Acadia✓✓ 
Mardi Gras Ballroom D & E✓✓✓
Sheraton New OrleansArmstrong Ballroom✓✓✓ 
Rhythms Ballroom I, II, & III✓✓✓
  • Evening Symposia rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are permitted with prior approval from the ATS.
    • Independent programs from Medical Education Communication Companies (MECCs) are welcomed, but require a letter of approval from the ATS that should be included with all grant submissions. Applications not following this process are declined. Click here for more information and instructions.
  • Sponsor is permitted to set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience, or by invitation-only.
  • Food and beverage and A/V needs are a detailed confirmation packet including hotel contact, A/V order forms, etc. is sent to all confirmed Evening Symposia supporters.
  • Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2027 Schedule at a Glance, ATS Conference News site, ATS provided signage, Conference mobile app
  • Dedicated industry program page on the ATS conference site
  • Recognition in the ATS 2027 social media marketing
  • Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
  • Two badge scanners to capture attendee leads
  • ATS "Ask Me" staff in hotel lobbies to direct attendees to the symposia
  1. Online application opens September 22, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
  2. Applicants select the top five choices for day, time, and location during the application process.
  3. Applicants will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in waves and as they are assigned a contract and invoice will follow no later than five weeks from submissions date.
  4. Contracts are issued via DocuSign with signature requested within 10 business days of receipt. NO deposit is required and an invoice will be issued upon completed contracts and due according to the following payment schedule:
    1. Contracted on or before March 1, 2027: Payments are due within 30 days of original invoice
    2. Contracted between March 1-April 1, 2027: Payments are due within 14 days of original invoice
    3. Contracted after April 1, 2027: Payment due in full at time of reservation via ACH or Credit Card
  5. Program cancellations received on or prior to February 1, 2027 are subject to a $10,000 cancellation fee per program. Cancellations received after this date are not eligible for a refund.
  6. Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 16, 2027.
LocationAvailability
HotelRoomSundayMondayTuesday
Hilton New Orleans RiversideSt. Charles Ballroom✓✓✓ 
Grand Ballroom D✓✓✓
New Orleans MarriottGrand Ballroom Acadia✓✓ 
Mardi Gras Ballroom D & E✓✓✓
Sheraton New OrleansArmstrong Ballroom✓✓✓ 
Rhythms Ballroom I, II, & III✓✓✓
  • Evening Symposia rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are permitted with prior approval from the ATS.
    • Independent programs from Medical Education Communication Companies (MECCs) are welcomed, but require a letter of approval from the ATS that should be included with all grant submissions. Applications not following this process are declined. Click here for more information and instructions.
  • Sponsor is permitted to set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience, or by invitation-only.
  • Food and beverage and A/V needs are a detailed confirmation packet including hotel contact, A/V order forms, etc. is sent to all confirmed Evening Symposia supporters.
  • Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2027 Schedule at a Glance, ATS Conference News site, ATS provided signage, Conference mobile app
  • Dedicated industry program page on the ATS conference site
  • Recognition in the ATS 2027 social media marketing
  • Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
  • Two badge scanners to capture attendee leads
  • ATS "Ask Me" staff in hotel lobbies to direct attendees to the symposia
  1. Online application opens September 22, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
  2. Applicants select the top five choices for day, time, and location during the application process.
  3. Applicants will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in waves and as they are assigned a contract and invoice will follow no later than five weeks from submissions date.
  4. Contracts are issued via DocuSign with signature requested within 10 business days of receipt. NO deposit is required and an invoice will be issued upon completed contracts and due according to the following payment schedule:
    1. Contracted on or before March 1, 2027: Payments are due within 30 days of original invoice
    2. Contracted between March 1-April 1, 2027: Payments are due within 14 days of original invoice
    3. Contracted after April 1, 2027: Payment due in full at time of reservation via ACH or Credit Card
  5. Program cancellations received on or prior to February 1, 2027 are subject to a $10,000 cancellation fee per program. Cancellations received after this date are not eligible for a refund.
  6. Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 16, 2027.

Questions? Contact the Industry Support Team

SPONSORSHIPS & INDUSTRY PROGRAMS
Meredith Smalstig
Associate Director, Sponsorships & Industry Programs
msmalstig@thoracic.org 
INDUSTRY OPERATIONS
Aleshia Ward, CEM
Senior Manager, Industry Operations
award@thoracic.org