Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can I contact with specific questions?
- When and where is AdvaMed 2010: The MedTech Conference being held?
- What is the conference hotel and where is it located in relation to the Convention Center?
- How do I book a hotel room?
- What are the closest airports to Washington, D.C.?
- Does Washington D.C. have a metro system and will it be an easy way to get to and from the Convention Center and the headquarter hotel, Renaissance DC Washington?
- What are my options for level of attenance/participation/access?
- How can I become a speaker? What kinds of speaking opportunities are available? Does it cost money to speak?
- What is MedTech Partnering and how does it work?
- How do I become an exhibitor?
- I would like to make a press announcement at or around the time of the conference; do you have any recommendations?
- Can I plan a separate dinner or reception for my colleagues and contacts at the conference?
- If I need to ship anything to the convention center, how do I do that?
- Do you provide a list of conference attendees?
- How do I become an AdvaMed Member?
Who can I contact with specific questions?
If you have any questions about AdvaMed 2010: The MedTech Conference that you cannot find below or on our website, or if you would like to speak to someone to get more information, please contact the appropriate email address below:
AdvaMed 2010
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 1.202.434.7213 / Fax: 1.800.434.7213
- Registration - register@medtechconference.org
- Logistics & Hotel - info@medtechconference.org
- Panel and Panelists - program@medtechconference.org
- Business Development (MedTech Partnering and Company Presentations) - busdev@medtechconference.org
- Media and Press Conference (Supporting Media Partners) - media@medtechconference.org
- Advertising Opportunities - info@medtechconference.org
- Exhibit Information - exhibit@medtechconference.org
- Sponsorship Opportunities - sponsor@medtechconference.org
- Supporting Partner Organizations - info@medtechconference.org
- General Inquiries - info@medtechconference.org
If you have questions about AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, please contact:
AdvaMed
701 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20004-2654
Tel: 1.202.783.8700
Fax: 1.202.783.8750
General Inquiries - info@advamed.org
Membership - membership@advamed.org
Tel: 1.202.434.7236
When and where is AdvaMed 2010: The MedTech Conference being held?
AdvaMed 2010 is being held October 18 – 20, 2010, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001. For more information, visit The Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
What is the conference hotel and where is it located in relation to the Convention Center?
Currently, we have a contract for reduced room rates at the Renaissance Washington D.C., which is located directly across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
How do I book a hotel room?
All hotel reservations must be made online through our Passkey housing system, which is accessed on our housing page. All reservations must be made online through Passkey and any changes to your reservations must be made online through Passkey using the confirmation number you receive when making your initial reservation. Please be sure to read the cancellation policy before making a reservation.
What are the closest airports to Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is serviced by 3 airports.
- Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest to downtown, located about 5 miles from the Convention Center. DCA is also located on the Metro Blue Line.
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the second-closest option, located about 27 miles away from the Convention Center.
- Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is the third airport supporting the D.C. area, located about 31 miles from the Convention Center.
Does Washington D.C. have a metro system and will it be an easy way to get to and from the Convention Center and the headquarter hotel, Renaissance DC Washington?
Yes, Washington, D.C. has a metro system that services Regan National Airport, most of the District, and its surrounding areas. Regan National Airport is located at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stop on the Yellow or Blue Line. The Convention Center and the Renaissance DC Washington is located at the Mount Vernon Square/7th St. Convention Center stop on the Yellow or Green Line.
Click here for more information and to view a Metro system map.
What are my options for level of attendance/participation/access?
| Programming | Full-Access Badge | Exhibit Hall Only | Panelist One-Day Badge | Exhibit Booth Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and lunch |  | | ||
| Panel Sessions | | | ||
| Exhibit Hall | | | | |
| MedTech Partnering System | | | ||
| Plenary Sessions | | | ||
| Welcoming Reception (Monday, October 18) | | if you speak on 10/18 | | |
| Exhibit Hall Reception (Tuesday, October 19) | | | if you speak on 10/19 | |
| Capitol Hill Reception (Wednesday, October 20) | | if you speak on 10/20 |
How can I become a speaker? What kinds of speaking opportunities are available? Does it cost money to speak?
Aside from our keynote speakers, we have two kinds of speakers at AdvaMed 2010.
Moderators/Panelists
Our 75-minute educational panels are composed of one moderator and 3 panelists that come from accepted panel proposals. Speaker suggestions must accompany a panel proposal. We do not accept stand-alone speaker suggestions. Moderators and panelists receive a complimentary registration for the day of their panel. To submit a panel proposal with suggested speakers, Click here to learn more about the panel proposal process.
Company Presenter
Company Presenters must submit an application to make a business development presentation to strategic investors and other potential partners. If selected, Company Presenters must register for the conference as well as pay an $800 presenting fee for a 9-minute time slot. Company Presentation are open to both large and small companies. Click here for more information.
What is MedTech Partnering and how does it work?
Please visit our MedTech Partnering page for a full explanation.
For more information, please visit our Business Development Page and/or email: BusDev@medtechconference.org.
How do I become an exhibitor?
MedTech companies, service providers and other industry stakeholders may purchase exhibit space. Spaces are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and returning AdvaMed 2009 exhibitors and AdvaMed 2010 sponsors receive preferential placement. To reserve a space, fill-out the Application & Contract for Sponsorship & Exhibit Space. Full payment is due with the Application & Contract in order to guarantee a space. Click here to learn more about exhibiting and/or download a copy of our Exhibitor Application & Contract.
I would like to make a press announcement at or around the time of the conference; do you have any recommendations?
Yes, we will have an onsite location for a limited number of press conferences and expect anywhere from 50-100 media to be in attendance. Please consider making your news announcements at AdvaMed 2010. If you would like to find out more about this or other appropriate media opportunities please contact Media@medtechconference.org to discuss this further.
Can I plan a separate dinner or reception for my colleagues and contacts at the conference?
If you would like to plan a separate dinner and/or reception for colleagues coming to town, we will be happy to recommend restaurants and/or other nearby venues. We will also share our conference schedule with you to ensure that your event does not conflict with conference programming that your colleagues might want to attend.
If I need to ship anything to the Convention Center, how do I do that?
Sponsors and exhibitors are allowed to ship certain materials to the Convention Center but must work with Conference Management to receive instructions. Please note that for all shipments received at the Convention Center, a material handling fee will be charged, based on current labor and union rates. All other conference attendees may not ship materials to the Convention Center. Anything you bring into the Convention Center (luggage, bags, etc.) must be carried without the help of a dolly and must be made in one trip. Small packages may be sent to your hotel, according to the hotel’s policy. Please contact them for more details.
Do you provide a list of conference attendees?
No. We will provide a PDF list of attending companies, upon request, but do not provide names and/or contact details. The best source for a list of attending companies is our MedTech Partnering System. One set of mailing labels is provided for select, high-level sponsors, upon request.
We encourage you to notify your own list of business colleagues of your attendance at AdvaMed 2010 and to provide a profile and participate in the MedTech Partnering system to maximize your business development and networking opportunities. (Click here for more details about MedTech Partnering).
How do I become an AdvaMed Member?
For more information about AdvaMed Memberships and/or to become an AdvaMed member, please visit AdvaMed's Membership Page. You may also contact the Membership Department at 1.202.434.7236 or Membership@AdvaMed.org. We will send you more information about AdvaMed, a membership application and a dues schedule. Member dues are based on the previous year's annual domestic sales of medical technology products.
Companies with domestic sales less than $30 million may submit a membership application online and may pay by credit card.
Testimonials
"The AdvaMed Conference provides unique access to key regulators, legislators and medical device industry leaders. The educational content is outstanding with expert and timely information that is critical in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment. This truly is the most valuable conference of the year for those involved in the medical device industry."
Ernest Waaser, President Teleflex Medical