2014 CONVERGE Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus

26th annual

nadp conference 2014

EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS

September 15-18, 2014

Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate, Florida

RE: New and dynamic CONVERGE in 2014. You don’t want to miss what we have to offer!

Dear Colleague: On behalf of the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), it is our pleasure to invite you to the 26th annual conference and exhibits, CONVERGE 2014, September 15-18 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Championsgate, FL. Building upon the success of exhibitors and sponsors in 2013, NADP is bringing a new and captivating conference this year with tons of new features and offerings as we bring together the leading experts and decision-makers in the dental benefits industry for 2.5 days of education, networking and 2 days of exhibition.

At CONVERGE 2014, you can showcase your products and services to the CEOs and leading executives in the industry in our new and engaging exhibit hall, The Discovery Zone. Because NADP represents more than 90% of the dental benefits industry, you will easily be able to reach your target market at our conference. Don’t miss out on this excellent promotional opportunity for your company!

WHAT’S NEW IN 2014?

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The Discovery Zone – an enhanced exhibit experience featuring a variety of opportunities to connect with clients.

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Informal “lounges” where attendees can recharge in close proximity to all exhibitors in the Discovery Zone.

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Small stages within The Discovery Zone designed for short presentations and product demonstrations by exhibitors.

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Dedicated Discovery Zone time – no competing breakout sessions during this dedicated time to increase foot traffic and leads.

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Exhibitors can now schedule client appointments in the Discovery Zone during the hours the Zone is closed for breakout sessions.

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New sponsorship opportunities available to allow further engagement with key buyers.

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Walk-around luncheon (there will be no speaker/presentation and no chairs) which will encourage attendees to visit booths.

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NADP has hired a dedicated Discovery Zone floor manager who will be available to assist you before, during and after the show.

Please take a moment to review the enclosed CONVERGE 2014 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus that includes all of the necessary details to get involved. Space and opportunities are limited. Please contact Shayne Leatherwood today to reserve your space at 972-458-6998 x 102.

Chris Swanker, FSA, MAAA NADP Board Chair (Guardian Life Insurance)

Evelyn F. Ireland NADP Executive Director

XPERIENCE

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REACH YOUR TARGET MARKET With a market share greater than 90%, NADP represents the vast majority of your prospective and current customers: dental plans. The dental benefit industry leaders and decision makers come together for two and a half days of dynamic networking and professional development opportunities at CONVERGE, the NADP annual conference.

CONVERGE exhibitors and sponsors: • Increase awareness of their company • Showcase products and services to target audiences • Meet key industry leaders • Join us Sept. 15-18 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Championsgate, FL for CONVERGE 2014!

ATTENDANCE

39

companies exhibited @ 2013

375

441

2013

2010

325

350

2012

• CEO, executives • managers • directors • dental directors • consultants

2011

OUTREACH

Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate is

CONVERGE

27

miles from the Orlando airport

EXHIBITOR INFO

new and dynamic exhibit hall in 2014!

EXHIBIT BOOTH INCLUDES • • • • • • • • •

“NADP’s annual CONVERGE conference is an essential part of The Ignition Group’s marketing plan. The people who attend the conference are the dental industry decision-makers that are important to us. The NADP staff is always willing to make introductions and help with anything else that’s needed. Each year, we leave the conference with ideas and connections that help us grow!”

- Laura McMullen, Ignition Group Director, Product Management

One 8’x10’ booth space 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape One 6’ draped table Two chairs and one wastebasket Identification sign (7” x 44”) Two full registrations Listing & link on NADP website Pre/post conference attendee registration list Security service for non-exhibit hours

NOTE: Additional furniture, carpet, electricity, Internet access and all other accessories must be handled directly with NADP’s Exhibit General Contractor/ Decorator as provided in the Service Manual/Exhibitor Kit. Computer equipment may be obtained from NADP’s designated AV vendor.

PRICES Early Bird (through 4/30/14)

Member

Non Member

Additional Exhibit Staff

$2,350

$2,600

$695

$2,600

$2,850

$795

Regular Registration (after 6/27/14) $2,800

$3,100

$895

Pre Registration (through 6/27/14)

2013 EXHIBITORS Actuarial Work site Marketing Services Alegeus Technologies Apex Information Technologies Asset Protection Unit, Inc. Avesis Dear Doctor Dental Elite Dentistat & go2dental eDentaFi, LLC EHG, Inc./DentalXChange Emdeon EyeMed FAIR Health

Health Solutions Plus Healthation Information Capture Solutions Maracon, LLC Merchant Benefits Admin National Guardian Life NEA P & R Dental Strategies Perio Protect, LLC Plexis PPO USA Inc. Procter & Gamble Quest Analytics

Revolv, Inc Risk Solution Resources Secure EDI Strenuus Tesia Clearinghouse, LLC The Concept Group The Ignition Group The Premier Dental Group Total E H R URAC VSP Vison Care West Monroe Partners WonderBox

DISCOVERY ZONE HOURS* Monday, Sept. 15

8:00a – 4:00p

Exhibitor Set-Up

Tuesday, Sept. 16 8:00a – 8:30a Discovery Zone open (breakfast)

10:30a –12:00p Dedicated Discovery Zone time (no breakout sessions going on)

1:30p – 2:30p Client appointments allowed in Discovery Zone (Breakouts happening simultaneously)

2:30p – 3:00p Discovery Zone break

3:00p – 5:00p Client Appointments allowed in Discovery Zone

5:00p – 6:00p

(Breakouts happening simultaneously)

Themed cocktail hour in Discovery Zone

Wednesday, Sept. 17 8:00a – 8:30a

10:30a –11:45a

Discovery Zone Open (Breakfast) Client Appointments allowed in Discovery Zone (Breakouts happening simultaneously)

12:00p –1:15p Walk Around Luncheon in Discovery Zone

1:30p – 2:30p Client Appointments allowed in Discovery Zone (Breakouts happening simultaneously)

2:30p – 3:15p Giveaways in the Discovery Zone (winners must be present to win)

3:30p – 8:00p Discovery Zone Tear Down and Move-Out

*Discovery Zone hours subject to change as final schedule is developed.

Setup & Tear Down Set up and tear down is not permitted from 4:00p on Monday, Sept. 15 through 3:30p on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

For Discovery Zone booth applications, please call 972-458-6998 x 102 or visit nadp.org.

SPONSORSHIPS 2013 SPONSORS Ameritas Aspen Dental Coastal Dental Delta Dental Of CA, NY, PA Delta Dental Of Illinois Dentemax Heartland Dental Care

National Guardian Life Pacific Dental PPO USA Santech Stratose United Concordia Verisk Health

“It’s really a simple decision for PPO USA to sponsor CONVERGE. NADP represents nearly 100% of the dental benefits industry and CONVERGE is THE place to meet with those decision makers. The ROI can’t be beat! We can meet with clients, prospects, and vendors at one location, saving us travel time and expenses each year. PPO USA has been a CONVERGE sponsor for 7 years and supporting NADP advancement efforts only helps us to grow our businesses together.”

- Sarah Buckingham, PPO USA

Marketing Director

SPONSORSHIPS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CONVERGE offers the following four levels of sponsorships to increase your brand awareness:

1 2 3 4

Platinum Sponsorship: $15,000* • Four (4) full conference registrations • Company logo on screen with audio/video equipment is utilized • Opportunity to place promotional materials and be recognized at opening general session • Full color company name and logo featured on website, pre-webinar slides and all print and electronic marketing materials for CONVERGE and webinars • 3 GOBO’s (B&W) at opening reception • Full color back cover of program and one color printed napkins with logo at opening reception Gold Sponsorships: $10,000* • Two (2) full conference registrations • Opportunity to place promotional materials at sponsored event • Company logo on screen with audio/video equipment is utilized • Company name and logo featured on website and pre-webinar slides and all print and electronic marketing materials for CONVERGE and webinars Silver Sponsorships: $5,000* • One (1) full conference registration • Company logo on screen with audio/video equipment is utilized • Company name and logo featured on website, pre-webinar slides and all print and electronic marketing materials for CONVERGE and webinars Bronze Sponsorships: $2,500 • Company logo on screen with audio/video equipment is utilized • Company name and logo featured on website, pre-webinar slides and all print and electronic marketing materials for CONVERGE and webinars Sponsorships can be combined to obtain bronze, silver or gold levels. *Can register additional attendees at the current exhibitor rate.

AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS $15,000 • Platinum

Opening Reception - (Monday PM)

$10,000 • Gold

Luncheon (Tuesday) SOLD to UCCI Luncheon (Wednesday) Tuesday night Cocktail hour w/ 2 themed photo booths General Session (Tuesday) SOLD to WellPoint General Session (Wednesday) Meeting Room WIFI

$5,000 • Silver

Breakfast (Tuesday) SOLD to Stratose Breakfast (Wednesday) SOLD to Heartland Dental Breakfast (Thursday) Closing General Session (Thursday AM) SOLD to Delta Dental of CA

Attendee Bags - SOLD to PPO USA Chair Massage Stations Shoe Shine Lounge Oxygen Bar

$2,500 • Bronze

Golf Tournament (Monday AM) - SOLD to Ameritas Break (Monday PM) Break (Tuesday PM) - SOLD to Aspen Dental Dental Dash (Wednesday AM) Break (Wednesday PM) Charging Station - (3) each Lanyards - SOLD to DenteMax Stylus Pens (1,000 count) Photographer for professional headshots Cell Phone Screen Cleaner (Buff) - SOLD to DenteMax Hotel Key Cards Beverage Station - (3) each (right next to exhibit booth)

$2,000

Attendee Room Drop Monday - (2) each Attendee Room Drop (Tuesday)

$1,500

Attendee Bag Insert - each

To sponsor, please contact Shayne Leatherwood at 972-458-6998 x 102 or Jeremy May at 972-458-6998 x 123.

MONDAY, SEPT 15 7:30a - 1:00p 8:00a - 4:00p 11:00a - 8:00p 1:00p - 6:00p 3:30p - 4:00p 4:00p - 5:00p 6:30p - 8:00p

Golf Tournament at Omni Orlando Resort Discovery Zone setup (all booths must be set by 4p) Registration Open Volunteer Group Meetings Refreshment Break Briefing with exhibitors in the Discovery Zone Opening Reception

TUESDAY, SEPT 16 7:00a - 6:00p Registration Open 8:00a - 8:30a Breakfast (Discovery Zone) 8:45a - 10:15a Opening General Session in Discovery Zone Speaker - Caroline Pearson 10:30a - 12:00p Discovery Zone hours 12:00p - 1:30p Luncheon with speaker Dr. Marko Vujicic 1:30p - 5:00p Concurrent Breakout Sessions 5:00p - 6:00p Themed cocktail hour in Discovery Zone

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 17 6:30a - 7:30a 7:30a - 6:00p 8:00a - 8:30a 8:45a -10:15a 10:30a -11:45a 12:00p - 1:15p 1:30p - 2:30p 2:30p - 3:15p 3:30p - 4:30p 4:45p - 5:45p 6:00p

Dental Dash Registration Open Breakfast (Discovery Zone) General Session - Speaker - Mark David Jones Concurrent Breakout Sessions Luncheon in Discovery Zone Concurrent Breakout Sessions Discovery Zone time (giveaways - must be present to win) Concurrent Breakout Sessions NADP Business Meeting - Open to All Members Evening on your own

THURSDAY, SEPT 18 8:00a - 8:30a 8:30a - 9:45a 10:00a -11:00a

Breakfast Breakout Session Closing General Session

*Schedule is subject to change.

JOIN US AT CONVERGE IN 2014!

2014 SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE*