RIS Sponsorship Opportunities

Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Dates: Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16

Hosted by the American Thoracic Society, the 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit will unite the innovators, investors, clinicians and advocacy groups who are leading the charge to create powerful new treatments for deadly and crippling diseases of the lungs and airways. This meeting historically attracts 400+ global leaders representing all facets of the respiratory industry, including representatives from start-ups, business development, venture capital, government, academia and clinical medicine.

All companies innovating in pulmonary, critical care or sleep are encouraged to apply. All applications will be reviewed. The 2025 event featured 80 companies, 25 of which were selected for oral presentation. The agenda also includes venture capital panel, business development panel, and plenty of time for networking.

To secure sponsorship opportunities - please contact Meredith Smalstig at msmalstig@thoracic.org.

Premier Support

Benefits	Visionary $85,000 (One Available)	Pioneer $60,000 (Three Available)	Innovator $40,000 (Two Available)	Explorer $25,000 (Two Available)	Sponsor $5,000
Engagement - Speaking - Networking
Complimentary registration to the Summit; ATS 2026 is not included	10	8	6	4	2
Host one (1) thirty minute moderated discussion on applicable topic for attendees (non-commercial, non-pipeline), pending review and approval of topic by ATS	✓
Host of one (1) break-out session, pending review and approval of topic by ATS	Breakout Room (up to 60 min)	Breakout Room (up to 60 min)	Breakout Room (up to 60 min)
Recognition as sponsor of Speed Networking Event and opportunity to provide one (1) networking discussion topic		✓	✓
Opportunity to provide one (1) panelist for the business development or venture capital panel discussion, selection based on order of signed letter of agreement	✓	✓	✓	✓
Private Meeting/Networking Space	✓	✓
Invitation to participate as a member of the Advisory Board	1	1
Verbal Recognition during Saturday ATS President's message	✓	✓	✓	✓
Verbal Recognition during Friday program kick-off from from RIS Chairs	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Advertising
Meter board Advertisement in hallway	1	1	1	1	1
Advertisement in Printed Program (if contracted and received prior to affiliated print deadline, April 1, 2026)	Full Page	Full Page	Half Page	Half Page	Quarter Page
Corporate Logo Recognition ^{Based on level of support and signed LOA}
Logo attribution on event sponsor signage onsite	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Logo attribution on Respiratory Innovation Summit Website	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Recognition in all promotional emails and electronic ads	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Logo attribution during sponsor recognition at start and conclusion of Friday and Saturday sessions	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Priority Points	8.5	6	4	2.5	1