Social Media Bootcamp for Medical Devices & the Life Sciences

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Washington, DC | The National Press Club


This one day program builds from MTLI’s November 2009 Advertizing and Promotion of Medical Devices in an Age of DTC and Social Media Marketing session and will provide attendees with (1) an understanding and specific real world examples of how social media tools and tactics are being leveraged successfully within medical device and life science companies as well as (2) a hands-on, how to tutorial to familiarize participants with the most commonly used social media tools. In addition, participants will hear about future trends—and what they portend for medical device companies.

In addition to powerpoint presentations, participants will receive a packet of materials (glossary, best practices, sample policies, and other useful materials.)

Co-sponsored with:

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Who Should Attend

Those involved with the sales and marketing of medical devices.


Registration
AdvaMed Member $995 Register Now
Non-Member $1295
AdvaMed EGCC Member $595
Government $395

Agenda Overview
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Trends in Social Media and the Life Sciences
Social Media Case Studies: Experience from the Field
Mobile Health
Lunch and Legal
Measuring Success
e-Patients, Blogs and Social Media
Hands on Practicum
Device Lab: Hands on Assistance

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Speakers
Robin Strongin, Amplify
David Bloch, Medtronic
Sharon Terry, Genetic Alliance
Brian Dolan, Mobile Health News
Brad Thompson, Epstein, Becker, Green
Kevin Reid, Amplify
Julie Minevich, Amplify
Ken Deutsch, Morningside Analytics
Susannah Fox, The Pew Internet & American Life Project
Paul Levy, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Doug Pinkham, President, Public Affairs Council

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General Information

It is the responsibility of the registrant to verify their company’s active membership status prior to registering.  You may check if your company is an active member by clicking here.  There will be no adjustments or refunds made for registrations made as non-members, when registrant’s company is a member company.  Higher non-member rate will be charged for registrations received under member registration when companies are found to be non-members.


For Sponsorship Opportunities, Hotel Information and Seminar Logistics, please contact Veronica Allen.  For information regarding Registration issues, please contact Katia Kunze.

Please be advised that any registrations received after 5 pm on Wednesday April 21st, will not appear on the participants roster.  It is MTLI policy not to release revised participants rosters after the seminar.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All cancellations must be received in writing by Katia Kunze. All cancellations received 11 business days or more prior to the start of the program are subject to a 10 percent cancellation fee. There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations received within the 10 business days prior to the start of the program including "no shows".

We welcome substitutions in lieu of cancellations at any time. Please contact Katia Kunze with the substitute's information. All cancellation refunds will be processed within 30 business days from date cancellation request is received.  Topics and speakers are subject ot change without notice.  Advamed reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any program, whereupon full registration feew will be refunded or applied to the rescheduled program in accordance with the registrant's preference.  In the event of cancelled programs, AdvaMed assumes no responsibility for transportation, hotel, or other expenses incurred by registrants.

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Location Information

National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045
202-662-7500

This seminar is being held at the National Press Club, which is located at 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20045, at the intersection of 14th and F streets, NW. A map and directions to the National Press Club from various locations may be found at: http://npc.press.org/abouttheclub/maps.cfm.

The following is a list of hotels located near the National Press Club. AdvaMed MTLI does not guarantee any rates or availability.

 

 

Hotel Washington

15th & Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004

Phone: (202) 638-5900 

Fax: (202) 638-1594

Toll-Free Reservation Phone Number: 1-800-424-9540
Link: www.hotelwashington.com

 

JW Marriott Hotel

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 202-393-2000

Fax: 202-626-6991

Sales: 202-393-2000

Link: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASJW

 

Marriott Metro Center

775 12th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-737-2200

Fax: 202-347-5886

Sales: 202-824-6150

Link: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASMC

 

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H Street NW,
Washington, D.C., USA 20001
Phone: 202 582 1234   

Fax: 202 637 4781

Link: http://grandwashington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

 

Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC

999 Ninth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-898-9000

Fax: 202-289-4474

Sales:202-962-4474

Link: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASRB

 

Note: The National Press Club is located only two blocks from the Metro Center metro stop, which is a stop for Orange, Red and Blue metro lines. Some attendees who wish to save money on accommodations might find it more economical to stay farther away from the Press Club and take the metro.  An interactive map of the entire metrorail system that you can zoom in and out may be found at: http://www.wmata.com/maps/metrorail_street_map.cfm.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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