Exhibitors

The Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations welcomes formal exhibits by professional interpreting companies, government agencies, cultural competence training organizations and others.  Please review the information on this page and complete the Exhibitor Application (PDF) to reserve your spot now - space is limited.

Conference Objective:

Over 600 professionals are expected to attend the conference, to be held at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. Exhibitors will have the unique opportunity to present their products and services to a diverse audience with considerable influence and market power.

Over the past five conferences, 2,700 attendees from the US and abroad have participated in more than 250 conference sessions delivered by over 750 speakers. The Sixth National Conference will continue this broad-based appeal by engaging providers, communities, and policymakers to confront the challenges of addressing the health care needs of diverse populations. The conference will focus on three main objectives: 1) addressing the needs and concerns that affect day-to-day practice at the clinical, organizational and community level; 2) developing a vision for advancing the field; and 3) continuing the integration of cultural competence/disparity reduction into mainstream health care priorities.

This meeting is designed for beginner and expert audiences concerned with culturally competent health care, including:

• Health care managers and staff, from community based clinics to managed care systems
• Health professionals in practice and education
• Consumers and representatives from diverse communities
• Individuals concerned with financing, quality improvement, policy, and research.

Exhibition times and location:

Exhibits will be part of the conference Resource Center, which will also include poster presentations.  The location of the Resource Center will be adjacent to the General Session Room and meal functions.                              

There will be an opening reception in the Resource Center on Monday, September 22, 2008 from 6:00-7:30PM.  Breakfast, the morning break, and lunch on Tuesday will also be served in the Resource Center. 

• Exhibitors will receive an 8’ x 3’ table and two chairs. Tables will be skirted. (Alternatively, you may bring a display.)
• One conference registration fee, a value of up to $500. (A second staff member may attend the conference for a reduced registration fee of $200. Any additional staff members must pay regular registration fees.)
• Conference binder, which will include mailing lists of participants and presenters.
• Prominent recognition of your organization in the conference materials distributed to all conference participants.

Please complete the exhibitor application (PDF) and submit with your payment. The exhibitor fee without conference sponsorship is $1,250 for corporate exhibitors; $700 for non-profit or government exhibitors. Conference sponsors pay no additional fee to exhibit, but must fill out the exhibitor application (PDF). (Please contact Candice Mathew Healy at chealy22@comcast.net or 413-754-3119, if you are interested in sponsoring the conference.)

Logistics:

• Exhibitors must complete commercial support disclosure form prior to the conference.
• Power source (wall outlet of 15 amps) is available at an additional cost for each exhibit space.
• Exhibit space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Exhibitor Application (PDF)