Industry Theaters

See below for Availability & Fees

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Enhance the attendee’s educational experience in the Exhibit Hall by hosting an ATS Industry Theater. Theater presentations are the optimal opportunity for industry participants to promote brand launches or current therapies, conduct a focused program on disease awareness, or discuss current pipeline activity.

Availability & Fees

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Due to multiple presentations in each theater, sponsors are only able to access their theater upon completion of the prior program and must vacate immediately upon the end of the presentation. 

 SundayMondayTuesday
Large Theater
Capacity: 250		$65,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.		$60,000
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.		$55,000
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.
Medium Theater 
Capacity: 125
(Two Available)		$45,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.
1:15 - 2 p.m.		$40,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.		$35,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.
1:15 - 2 p.m.
Mini Theater
Capacity: 50
(Two Available)		$25,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.		$20,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.		$15,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.
  • Industry Theaters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A sponsor will be assigned a maximum of five programs initially with a possibility of one additional program, based on availability.
  • Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are not permitted. The use of space within the convention center affiliated with the Industry Program should support conference activities,and cannot be used in combination with developing CME/CE Material or any form of Professional Credit.
  • Sponsor may set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience.
  • standard A/V package is included and furnished by the ATS. A decision to not use the A/V package does not change the fee for holding an Industry Theater. The A/V package is customized for each theater to ensure good visibility and sound quality.
  • A general room operator for audio visual is provided to help load presentations or adjust the volume level. Should you require more technical assistance such as an audio engineer, video engineer, or camera operator please contact the dedicated Encore representative included with program confirmation details.
  • Audio or visual recording of the theater presentation is permitted provided it does not interfere with other presentations scheduled for that theater.
  • An audio/recording capture content AV package is available from Encore so you can extend the life of your program.
  • Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2026 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 2026 social media marketing
  • Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
  • Two badge scanners to capture attendee leads for large and medium theaters and one for mini theaters
  1. Online application opens Sept. 16.
  2. Applicants select the top five choices for day, time, and location during the application process.
  3. All applications are processed in order of receipt and placed by the ATS within five weeks of submission.
  4. All placed applicants receive details of placement and deadlines for completing the contract and downloading the invoice. Contracts are due 30 days after receipt.
  5. Full Payment is due February 6, 2026. Programs are non-refundable after this date. A deposit is not required, but a $10,000 cancellation fee is incurred for any program cancelled after receipt of signed contract.
  6. Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 28, 2026.
 SundayMondayTuesday
Large Theater
Capacity: 250		$65,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.		$60,000
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.		$55,000
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.
Medium Theater 
Capacity: 125
(Two Available)		$45,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.
1:15 - 2 p.m.		$40,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.		$35,000
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 - 1:45 p.m.
1:15 - 2 p.m.
Mini Theater
Capacity: 50
(Two Available)		$25,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.		$20,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.		$15,000
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1 p.m.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.
  • Industry Theaters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A sponsor will be assigned a maximum of five programs initially with a possibility of one additional program, based on availability.
  • Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are not permitted. The use of space within the convention center affiliated with the Industry Program should support conference activities,and cannot be used in combination with developing CME/CE Material or any form of Professional Credit.
  • Sponsor may set audience restrictions such as U.S. only or International only audience.
  • standard A/V package is included and furnished by the ATS. A decision to not use the A/V package does not change the fee for holding an Industry Theater. The A/V package is customized for each theater to ensure good visibility and sound quality.
  • A general room operator for audio visual is provided to help load presentations or adjust the volume level. Should you require more technical assistance such as an audio engineer, video engineer, or camera operator please contact the dedicated Encore representative included with program confirmation details.
  • Audio or visual recording of the theater presentation is permitted provided it does not interfere with other presentations scheduled for that theater.
  • An audio/recording capture content AV package is available from Encore so you can extend the life of your program.
  • Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2026 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 2026 social media marketing
  • Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
  • Two badge scanners to capture attendee leads for large and medium theaters and one for mini theaters
  1. Online application opens Sept. 16.
  2. Applicants select the top five choices for day, time, and location during the application process.
  3. All applications are processed in order of receipt and placed by the ATS within five weeks of submission.
  4. All placed applicants receive details of placement and deadlines for completing the contract and downloading the invoice. Contracts are due 30 days after receipt.
  5. Full Payment is due February 6, 2026. Programs are non-refundable after this date. A deposit is not required, but a $10,000 cancellation fee is incurred for any program cancelled after receipt of signed contract.
  6. Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 28, 2026.

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