Industry Supported Symposia Opportunities

CPNP offers opportunities to conduct educational symposia in conjunction with the CPNP 2022 Annual Meeting. CPNP 2022 is expected to attract an audience of 800+ pharmacists seeking the latest in clinical and practice-oriented information available through CPNP’s educational programming and networking opportunities.

Specific time slots have been designated for symposia each day of the meeting and are available for qualified and accepted proposals. No CPNP programming or events occur during these times unless noted. Attendance at these activities varies and is dependent on the topic, speakers, and the time slot selected as noted below. A grant supported educational symposium is defined as a scientific program developed for educational purposes. All programs must provide ACPE contact hours and be in compliance with federal and state laws that regulate the marketing and promotion of reimbursable health care products. Download the 2022 CPNP Prospectus.

Symposium Slots and Fees

 

Sunday, April 24	Monday, April 25	Tuesday, April 26
	Breakfast Time: 6:45-8:30 AM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 100	Breakfast Time: 7:00-8:30 AM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 100
Lunch Time: 11:15 AM-1:00 PM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 325	Lunch Time: 12:00-1:30 PM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 325	Lunch Time: 12:00-1:30 PM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 300
	Mid-Afternoon* Time: 4:15-5:30 PM SOLD Estimated Attendance: 200 *Note: No meal/break service required for this slot

Symposium Fees Include

• CPNP website and conference schedule listing
• Inclusion in the printed conference program schedule and in verbal announcements
• Listings within CPNP's monthly electronic registrant and membership e-blasts
• On-site signage
• One-time use of registrant mailing list for invitation issuance only
• Meeting room and set-up at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
• Registration desk outside the industry event room
• Access to a speaker ready room
• QR coded badges for efficient scanning of attendee badges via cell phone
• Live stream of the in-person session to virtual participants logged into the CPNP web site with a free or CPNP member user account. The live stream will consist of the content appearing on the projector screen, as well as the audio. It will not include any interactive elements for virtual participants.
• Virtual participant list (name, credentials, city, state) is provided within 2 weeks after CPNP 2022
• MP4 recording of the live stream is provided within 2 weeks after CPNP 2022
• Audiovisual and staging to include:
  • 10,500 square foot ballroom set banquet style for approximately 450
  • Floor to ceiling black drapery behind the stage
  • One (1) 24’ (W) x 12’ (D) stage riser with a head table for three and a podium
  • Two (2) Projectors with rear projection, 7k lumens
  • Seven (7) Speakers
  • One (1) Podium microphone
  • Two (2) Wireless microphones
  • Stage lighting package and LED up-lighting package
  • One speaker timer, presentation remote, confidence monitor
  • CPNP's complimentary wireless internet access (lower bandwidth)

Symposium Guidelines

• No competing events are held during Satellite Symposia, with the exception of the Monday and Tuesday breakfast slots when a limited audience community meeting may be offered.
• All events, with the exception of the Monday mid-afternoon slot, must provide an appropriate meal.
• CPNP will assign one dedicated meeting room to Symposia. This room will be set banquet style (rounds) for approximately 450 attendees.
• With the use of one dedicated meeting room for all Symposia and a tight schedule, a standard room set and basic audiovisual package are required and are included in the fee.
• Symposia providers must use CPNP's preferred audiovisual provider for additional equipment and services.
• Once CPNP confirms your meeting room, time slot, and topic, all arrangements and expenses for catering (not applicable for Monday mid-afternoon slot) and other meeting services will be the responsibility of the supporting organization or their assigned contractor.
• A speaker ready room is provided.
• In-person attendance must be open to all CPNP Annual Meeting attendees and is only available to individuals registered for the CPNP Annual Meeting. Attendance can be capped with permission from CPNP.
• Live streaming of the event (audio and event screen/presentation) will be provided by CPNP. Virtual attendance at industry events is open to anyone, including those not registered for CPNP 2022, but it does require creation of a free account to access the stream real-time on cpnp.org.
• If Audience Response System (ARS) usage is included in the event, the cost and coordination is the responsibility of the supporting organization/coordinator. With live streaming to virtual learners, use of an online ARS platform is encouraged with usage instructions detailed in the presentation. The ARS will not be embedded in cpnp.org.
• Speakers for the Symposium must be registered to the CPNP Annual Meeting for at least the day of the event.
• All Satellite Symposia must be approved for ACPE credit. Providers can contract with CPNP to provide ACPE services at an additional cost of $5000.
• A CPNP member must be selected as Program Chair and written Symposia proposals must be approved by CPNP prior to submission to pharmaceutical grant providers.
• Written symposia proposals must be made to CPNP prior to submission to pharmaceutical grant providers.
• Meals must be served very briefly before programming or concurrent with programming due to the 90 minute session length. 
• Programming is limited to 90 minutes. Total Symposium length is limited to 1.5 hours. 
• All fees are due within 30 days of slot assignment. 
• Multiple uses of the same speakers between events is discouraged. CPNP must approve speakers as a result.

Symposium Application

Applications are reviewed upon receipt of application and required information. ACPE approved symposia are given first preference and all slots are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after January 15, 2022. The full CPNP fee is due within 30 days after slot confirmation. Applicants must complete the required symposium application and submit to CPNP.

Contact

For additional information, contact Brenda Schimenti, CPNP Executive Director at bschimenti@cpnp.org or at 402.476.1677.

All external continuing education programming intended for CPNP members attending this conference must be submitted to CPNP through the satellite symposia or product theater option. No outside events can be held at or in conjunction with CPNP’s Annual Meeting without review and approval from CPNP.

CPNP 2022 will require all attendees and speakers to be COVID vaccinated. CPNP intends to be live in San Antonio but the ever-evolving COVID pandemic will be closely monitored and, if absolutely necessary, all attendees, product theaters, and symposia will be converted to a virtual offering. Other sponsorships would be refunded in full or transferred to CPNP 2023 in Atlanta.