Sponsorship Opportunities
At the SAEM Annual Meeting, we offer a multitude of ways to build your brand awareness and connect with emergency medicine leaders – outside of the booth!
Our exclusive sponsorship opportunities can help you:
- Be first in the minds of attendees
- Enhance your company’s visibility
- Stand out from the competition
- Drive traffic to your booth
- Maximize your exhibit investment
- Maximize Your Presence at SAEM26
Top Engagement Opportunities
Family Room and Child Care
$2,500
At SAEM, we prioritize families by offering FREE onsite family-friendly amenities, including a fully-equipped private family room with essential items for both babies and parents, including a refrigerator, wipes, sanitizer, burp cloths, changing tables, comfy chairs, water, and snacks. Additionally, we offer a professionally staffed, onsite childcare/day camp featuring age-appropriate arts, crafts, and engaging activities for children. Your sponsorship of these initiatives allows families to participate in the SAEM Annual Meeting with peace of mind, knowing their children are safely engaged and their needs are met. By supporting these services, you showcase your company's commitment to family well-being, leaving a positive impression on attendees and reinforcing your company's dedication to a family-friendly environment.
SonoGames - Tier 1
$7,500
Elevate your brand by sponsoring this cutting-edge contest that merges academic excellence with real-world application. SonoGames, the foremost competition for emergency ultrasound, attracts over 100 residency teams from across the nation. These teams will engage in a series of high-stakes challenges that put their skills to the test. As a sponsor, your latest products will be prominently featured and utilized by the competitors throughout the program, offering you unparalleled visibility and the chance to demonstrate your commitment to advancing emergency medicine.
Stand out as a premier supporter of SonoGames®, SAEM’s most high-energy, high-profile competition! As a Tier 1 sponsor, your brand will receive maximum exposure across multiple channels and moments throughout the event. Benefits include:
- 15–30 second commercial aired during the live SonoGames competition
- Logo placement on the SonoGames website with a backlink to your company page
- Opportunity to showcase your machines in multiple competition rounds (based on availability)
- Residency team participant list for post-event outreach
- Social media tagging across Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
- Recognition on promotional materials, including faculty T-shirts and printed/digital signage
- One dedicated all-member email (reaching 8,200+ SAEM members) promoting the event and your support
*Not designated for CME/CPE credit
SonoGames - Tier 2
$5,000
Support the premier emergency ultrasound competition that brings together over 100 residency teams from across the country. Teams showcase their skills in a dynamic series of challenges that highlight the importance of ultrasound in emergency medicine. As a Tier 2 sponsor, your brand will be recognized as a valued contributor to this unique educational experience and to the advancement of the specialty.
BENEFITS:
Show your support for medical education and innovation by becoming a Tier 2 sponsor of SonoGames®, one of SAEM’s most dynamic and widely anticipated events. This sponsorship level offers strong brand visibility and strategic engagement with emergency medicine residents and faculty. Benefits include:
- Logo placement on the SonoGames website with a backlink to your company page
- Opportunity to showcase your machine in a single competition round (based on availability)
- Recognition on promotional materials, including event signage
- Company name featured on SonoGames faculty T-shirts
Gain exposure in a high-impact environment while aligning your brand with excellence in ultrasound education and clinical training.
*Not Designated for CME/CPE credit
Residency & Fellowship Fair
$5,550
Take advantage of this unique chance to connect with hundreds of emergency medicine residents and medical students seeking their ideal job opportunities. As a sponsor, your organization will enjoy a prime location at both the in-person and virtual Residency and Fellowship Fair, both of which are promoted extensively on SAEM marketing channels including social media, our digital newsletter, and our SAEM Pulse bi-monthly magazine.
Deluxe Industry Symposia
$25,000
Host a 50-minute event at the Annual Meeting for academic emergency medicine professionals. Share the latest information, products, and services to an engaged audience of thought leaders and early adopters. Symposia may be traditional lectures, roundtables, receptions, or other networking events. Contact SAEM for available dates and times.
The Deluxe Industry Symposia includes all the benefits of the classic Industry Symposia—offering a dedicated platform to showcase your latest research, products, or clinical data to an engaged audience of academic emergency medicine professionals—plus enhanced features to elevate your visibility and attendee experience. This upgraded package includes Food & Beverage, Audio-Visual (AV) support, a Banner Ad in the SAEM mobile app, and a standard in-line exhibit booth in the SAEM26 Exhibit Hall.
*Symposia are not designated for CME/CPE credit
Signature Industry Symposia
$10,000
Connect directly with academic emergency medicine professionals by showcasing the latest innovations, research, products, and services in an interactive setting. Formats may include lectures, panels, or roundtables giving you the flexibility to tailor the experience to your goals. Contact SAEM for available dates and times.
*Symposia are not designated for CME/CPE credit
Brand Visibility Opportunities
Mobile App Banner Ad
$2,500
The SAEM Annual Meeting mobile app places all pertinent conference information at the fingertips of attendees. Your ad appears on their screen and is available for 30 days post-meeting.
Meeting WiFi
$12,500
Supporting the Annual Meeting WiFi ensures reliable connectivity for all attendees and provides your company with valuable opportunities for brand visibility and positive association. By personalizing the network with your chosen password, your brand gains significant visibility and leaves a lasting impression on participants. Supporting the WiFi not only showcases your company's commitment but also elevates your involvement int the most educational event in academic emergency medicine.
Charging Stations
$10,000
Power up your brand! Put your brand at the center of connectivity by sponsoring our charging stations, a high-impact opportunity to engage tech-savvy attendees while they recharge their devices. Strategically placed, these stations provide essential convenience and prime visibility, ensuring your logo and messaging stay front and center as attendees stay powered up and plugged in.
Relaxation Station
$5,500
Offer attendees a moment of serenity by sponsoring the relaxation station, a welcoming oasis where participants can unwind, reset, and recharge both mentally and physically. Positioned as a peaceful escape from the energy of the conference, this space helps attendees return refreshed and more engaged in sessions and networking. As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured in a setting that attendees truly appreciate and remember.
Branded Promotional Items
From $2,750 + production cost
Put your logo on high-quality items like pedometers, water bottles, USB drives, or note pads. These giveaways leave a lasting impression, extending your brand's reach far beyond the conference.
Hand sanitizer stations and hanging banners from $2,000 + production cost.
* SAEM retains final approval on suggested promotional items.
Information Help Desk
From $5,500
A central hub for attendee assistance and conference details. This prime sponsorship opportunity places your brand at the heart of the conference, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement with all attendees.
Passport to Prizes
$550
This booth traffic-building activity attracts and keeps attendees on the exhibit floor! Attendees will receive a Passport and must stop by each participating exhibitor to receive a stamp on their Passport for a chance to win big.
Presentation & Special Events
Micro-Product Theater
$3,000
Deliver a 20-minute industry presentation in your booth during one of the many peak exhibit hall hours. These events are highlighted on the Annual Meeting website and mobile app, and includes a virtual bag insert. AV is not included.
* Not designated for CME/CPE credit.
Dodgeball
$8,000
Be a premier sponsor of one of the most popular events at the SAEM Annual Meeting! This game pits emergency medicine residency teams from all over the country in an epic battle for the right to call themselves dodgeball champs. As sponsor, your company will have the unique opportunity to cheer, shout, and applaud alongside SAEM members.
SimWars
$2,500
SimWars, is the premier national simulation competition for emergency medicine residents. In this event, hosted by the SAEM Simulation Academy, the original creators of SimWars, hundreds of spectators will cheer on eight resident teams as they compete for the title of SimWars Champion. This opportunity offers your organization a distinctive way to connect with the simulation community.
*Not designated for CME/CPE credit.
Cocktail Hour in the Exhibit Hall
$4,500
Sponsor the SAEM26 for the Cocktail Hour in the Exhibit Hall! This premier networking event offers your organization prime visibility and engagement with top emergency medicine professionals, fostering valuable connections in a vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to align your brand with industry leaders and key decision-makers.
Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall
$15,000
Fuel connections and refresh attendees by sponsoring an Afternoon Break in the heart of the SAEM26 Exhibit Hall. This high-traffic networking moment offers your brand prime visibility as participants grab coffee, snacks, and conversation. With your logo featured branded materials, this sponsorship positions your company at the center of one of the day’s most engaging and energizing touch points.
RAMS Party VIP Room
$5,000
STEP INTO THE VIP EXPERIENCE!!
Take your involvement in the RAMS Party to the next level with the exclusive VIP Room, a dedicated space for faculty, program directors, and distinguished guests. As the VIP Room Sponsor, your brand will shine in this elevated setting - offering unique opportunities to network with key influencers in emergency medicine while supporting the next generation of leaders. With premium visibility, exclusive access, and recognition throughout the evening, this is your chance to stand out at one of the most talked-about events of the SAEM Annual Meeting.
RAMS Party VIP Table
$1,200
Support the Residents and Medical Students (RAMS) celebration. Elevate your brand's visibility to young professionals. Enjoy select networking opportunities, prime seating, and special recognition throughout the event. Secure your VIP table now and connect with key industry leaders in a vibrant, engaging setting. Reserve your table today and join the celebration!
Volunteer Event
$5,500
Align your brand with service, community, and impact by sponsoring the SAEM26 Volunteer Event. This special opportunity connects attendees through a shared commitment to giving back—whether it’s supporting a local cause, participating in a community project, or engaging in acts of kindness. As a sponsor, you’ll gain brand exposure in a purpose-driven setting, demonstrate your support for social responsibility, and be recognized alongside participants who are making a difference. It’s a unique chance to elevate your visibility while contributing to something meaningful.
Benefits of Your Company's Sponsorship
Your support as a sponsor will be acknowledged through these exclusive benefits, ensuring prominent visibility and recognition for your company leading up to, during and after the Annual Meeting:
- Prominent company-branded signage at registration and sponsored events
- Inclusion in annual meeting marketing and publications
- Company recognition on our Annual Meeting website
- Visibility on our official mobile app, including company information
Increase Your Visibility
Increase your visibility and engagement at the SAEM Annual Meeting with these impactful options:
- Custom Sponsorship (pricing varies): SAEM welcomes your ideas for a custom sponsorship designed to achieve your marketing goals and remain within your budget. Sponsors cover production, shipping, and labor. All creative ideas require SAEM approval.
- Lead Retrieval Services (Approx. $185 per app download or $235 per device): Equip your team with powerful tools to capture valuable attendee information efficiently and effortlessly, streamline follow-ups, and maximize your post-event ROI. Contact us for current pricing.
Bundled Sponsorships
Learn more about SAEM's bundled sponsorship offerings here.