National Nursing Forum 2024 - Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus

Did you know nurses have been consecutively labeled the most trusted profession for 25+ years?

This is due to their ability to access and provide clinical judgement to advocate and initiate best quality care for their patients.

At the frontline of care delivery, nurses are the heart of our health care system and our primary caregivers who guide us through some of the most challenging moments of our lives.

At ACN, we are passionate about advancing the leadership qualities of nurses through empowering them to deliver high quality care and drive transformational change across the Australian health care system.

Bringing together nurses from across the country, the National Nursing Forum is our annual signature event that informs and inspires delegates through an exceptional lineup of local and international speakers, networking opportunities and entertainment.

Join us in supporting the Australian nursing community by sponsoring the National Nursing Forum!

We have a diverse selection of sponsorship packages available for organisations interested in supporting the invaluable contribution nurses make to our community.

In addition, you will have the unique opportunity to form valuable relationships, build strong partnerships and raise your profile within the Australian health care community.

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

Bringing together nurses from across the country, the National Nursing Forum is our annual signature event that informs and inspires delegates through an exceptional line up of prominent speakers, networking opportunities and entertainment.

The National Nursing Forum 2023 was by far the most wellattended forum since its inception. A record attendance of 900+ delegates, with just over 60 delegates attending virtually.

The program informed and inspired delegates through an impressive line-up of keynote presenters, concurrent sessions and masterclasses delivered by nursing, health and government leaders.

Through our theme, Reflect, Replenish, Renew – A world of opportunities, various thought-provoking and inspiring presentations left delegates with ideas and information to return to their professional and personal lives.

Delegates had the chance to form meaningful connections and valuable relationships with colleagues working across all settings and levels of the healthcare system. Delegates, exhibitors and sponsors expressed high energy and excitement throughout the 3-days at the National Nursing Forum in 2023.

GET TO KNOW OUR DELEGATES

Last year’s Forum reached a wide audience with our highest registration levels to date!

IDENTIFY AS BEING A KEY DECISION MAKER

The above statistics are drawn from the attendance at the 2023 Forum. This provides a strong indication of the anticipated delegate breakdown for this year’s Forum.

MARKETING YOUR PARTICIPATION

SOME OF THE AVENUES WE USE ARE:

EMAIL BLASTS:

regular email blasts promoting program updates, key dates, featured speakers and our sponsors and exhibitors. Over 11,160 member subscribers + blasts to our nursing students.

ACN WEBSITE:

this will be the primary information point for everything NNF related. The website will be regularly updated with the latest developments. With over 170,600 website views per month on average, your company will be seen by the industry!

SOCIAL MEDIA:

via our Facebook (over 43,000 followers), Twitter (over 5,810 followers), LinkedIn page (over 29,500 followers) and Instagram (over 7,300 followers) which promote interaction and discussion amongst delegates and stakeholders.

ADVERTISEMENTS:

including flyers and advertisements to be used at ACN events and publications to stimulate interest and provide key information.

ONSITE SIGNAGE: logo acknowledgement at high traffic areas such as registration desk, plenary room screens and directional signage points.

FORUM PROGRAM:

distributed to all NNF delegates upon registration and used as a reference point for planning session attendance and a guide to exploring the exhibition.

The National Nursing Forum is the cornerstone annual event for ACN. As such we invest significant time, resources and marketing to ensure the Forum is widely promoted not only to our members, but to the wider community of health professionals across Australia.

NNF APP:

will once again be available to all registered delegates. A number of sponsorship packages offer exposure on the App giving a highly valuable on-site tool, the App will be actively used by delegates who have the option to customise their own Forum program, view speakers’ details, read detailed information about individual sessions, and opt-in for peer-to-peer contact to facilitate networking onsite.

SESSION SLIDES: reinforcing your commitment and support to all delegates during sessions.

DESTINATION & VENUE

The 2024 National Nursing Forum will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre.

Cairns offers a great diversity of attractions and experiences.

Cairns

Cairns is one of Australia’s most accessible destination for international delegates. Cairns International Airport has direct flights to all major Australian cities, along with excellent international connectivity with direct flights to Singapore, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Osaka, and Auckland, providing onward access to the rest of the world.

The Cairns city centre is only a 10-minute drive from the international airport with a number

of transport options available, including: taxis, ride-shares, car rentals, an Airport Connect public bus, and pre-booked shuttle bus services among others.

Once in the city, everything is within easy walking distance and ground transportation options are both easily accessible and cheap. Cairns has an extensive choice of world-class accommodation in the heart of the city, all within minutes walking distance to the conference venue. Cairns hosts over 8,000 hotel rooms including luxury, deluxe, budget and apartment style

accommodation options, along with a large number of private rentals, including Airbnb listings.

Cairns Convention Centre

Address: Corner Wharf and Sheridan Street, Cairns 4870

Queensland Australia

Phone: (07) 4042 4200

www.cairnsconvention.com.au

To learn more about Cairns and the surrounding region, visit the Cairns and Discover Tropical North Queensland websites.

SPONSORSHIPS AT A GLANCE

There are numerous opportunities available for you to get involved in this exciting national event including developing a customised package.

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

$30,000 Inc GST

SOLD - pending

Be the centerpiece of the Forum as the only Principal Partner to receive extensive brand exposure pre and post event

As the exclusive Principal Partner of the National Nursing Forum 2024, your company will be presented as having the most significant contribution towards this important industry event. Enjoy premium branding opportunities, the visibility of your brand to all delegates across multiple channels, plus a premium position double exhibition booth to showcase your products and services directly to delegates during each catering break. Limited to one organisation only, this package allows your organisation to claim the spotlight in the lead up, during and after the event ensuring a lengthy window of promotional opportunities.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

Premium branding and high visibility across every aspect of the Forum

ONSITE BENEFITS VIP

Double Exhibiton Booth

Ability to play a video or static advertisement on plenary screen as guests are being seated

ONLINE EXPOSURE

5x Complimentary Forum Registrations (inc all social events)

10 mins speaking opportunity on Plenary program

Twice daily MC

Acknowledgement of sponsorship during Plenary

Full Page advertisement + logo in Forum Program

Logo on ACN Website Landing Page

Logo on Plenary PowerPoint hold slide

Logo + 100 words on NNF Webpage

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Rigged Banner in exhibition hall

1x Satchel insert

Logo displayed at Registration Desk

2x mentions on Social Media

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

Logo + 100 words on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo on email blasts to ACN members (1 inclusion guaranteed)

GALA DINNER PARTNER

$20,000 Inc GST

Be a part of the social highlight of the Forum as the Gala Dinner Partner

With over 600+ guests attending the highly anticipated Gala Dinner, this sponsorship package puts your brand front and centre of the celebratory nature of this social occasion. The Gala Dinner is the must-attend social event of the Forum each year. As the exclusive Gala Dinner Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to align your brand with this fun and festive occasion. Enjoy exclusive branding of the Gala Dinner, claim VIP seating and the opportunity to address the audience on stage. Bring your brand to life and demonstrate your brand’s personality and values with this unique opportunity.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

Exclusive branding of Gala Dinner

ONSITE

BENEFITS

Single Exhibiton Booth

VIP

2x Complimentary Forum Registrations (inc all social events)

5 mins speaking opportunity on Dinner program

MC Acknowledgement of sponsorship during Forum Opening and Closing sessions in plenary

Half Page advertisement + logo in Forum Program

Option to supply branded items such as table napkins & staff aprons/t-shirts.

ONLINE EXPOSURE

Logo on NNF Webpage

Seat drop opportunity at dinner venue

Pull Up Banner displayed at Dinner Venue

Logo on Dinner Menu

Logo on email blasts to ACN members (1 inclusion guaranteed)

1x mention on Social Media (not exclusive)

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

1x Satchel insert

Logo on Plenary PowerPoint hold slide

JUICE BAR SPONSOR

$12,500 Inc GST

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

One opportunity to promote your company through NNF Social Media channels leading into the Forum

What could be more effective in building brand awareness than hundreds of people actually carrying your company name in their hands?

Announcement of sponsorship on NNF website upon signing

ONSITE BENEFITS

Brand the juice bar with your logo and key message (artwork to be provided by client)

Company profile listed in the app and acknowledged your sponsorship

ONLINE EXPOSURE

Option to supply branded juice cups

1x Satchel insert

Option to supply branded items such as aprons or t-shirts

Your company name displayed on the exhibition floorplan showing the location of the juice bar

Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

COFFEE CART SPONSOR

4 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

$8,500 Inc GST

What could be more effective in building brand awareness than hundreds of people actually carrying your company name in their hands?

We estimate a minimum of 2000 cups of coffee will be served during the NNF, and, you have the opportunity to directly get your brand into the hands of attendees in 2023.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

One opportunity to promote your company through NNF Social Media channels leading into the Forum

ONSITE BENEFITS

Opportunity to create fully customised branded coffee cups that will be used for service of all coffee and other hot beverages throughout the exhibition hall and across the full three days of the Forum creating extremely high brand visibility**

Announcement of sponsorship on NNF website upon signing

Your company name displayed on the exhibition floorplan showing the location of the coffee carts

Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

ONLINE EXPOSURE

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

1x Satchel insert

Company profile listed in the app and acknowledged your sponsorship

WIFI SPONSOR

$7,500 Inc GST

“Love is like WIFI, we know it’s in the air, but not everyone has the password!”

High-profile branding opportunity.

Make sure everyone has the password that you create and knows who you are by becoming the official NNF 2023 Forum WIFI Sponsor. With this very high-profile branding opportunity, you have the ability to create a unique password such as your company name as well as a fully customised landing page that attendees will see when they log into the WIFI each day. Get your message and your branding out there!

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

Exclusive branding of the WIFI

ONSITE BENEFITS

HI! BOOK NOW

Creation of a landing page to appear when connecting to the WIFI each day

Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

1x Satchel insert

ONLINE EXPOSURE

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Half Page advertisement in Forum Program

Company profile in Forum App

Logo on hold slide during session breaks

Logo on tent cards throughout the exhibition hall

NNF APP SPONSOR

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

$7,500 Inc GST

99% of Forum attendees downloaded and used the app at the 2022 Forum.

Get in quickly if you would like to be the 2023 NNF Forum app Sponsor. One of the hottest and most sought after sponsorship items that brings great exposure to your company brand with almost all attendees actively using it each day. That means they are potentially seeing your brand repeatedly throughout the day. A great opportunity to build awareness for your company and what you do! Used by attendees to find venue information, view the Forum program, speaker biographies, live polls and more.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

One opportunity to promote your company through NNF Social Media channels leading into the Forum

ONSITE BENEFITS

Prominent display of your logo on the app ensuring high brand visibility for your company

ONLINE EXPOSURE

Announcement of sponsorship on NNF website upon signing

1x Satchel insert Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

STREAM SPONSOR

4 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE $7,500 Inc GST

A unique opportunity exists to associate your company name with one of the forum’s streams. Build your company’s brand awareness by sponsoring one of the streams and demonstrate the contribution your company is making in this part of the sector.

NNF streams:

Community – Creating lasting, positive impacts through local engagement, community-based health initiatives, and patient-centered care.

Quality and Safety – Showcasing the nurse’s role in setting standards, implementing best practices, and regenerating solutions for safer patient outcomes and improved healthcare systems.

Innovation – Highlighting transformative practices, cutting-edge technologies, and novel approaches that reinvigorate health care and shape the future of nursing.

Social Impact – Examining nursing’s influence on sustainability, addressing health inequities, and making a significant impact on diverse populations’ wellbeing.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

Full branding of individual concurrent rooms (PowerPoint hold slide, pens/pads, etc)

ONSITE BENEFITS

1x Complimentary Forum Registration (inc all social events)

Pull Up Banner displayed within concurrent room

As one of only four stream sponsors you’ll have exclusive branding of your chosen concurrent session room where you can stretch out and display larger volumes of product, conduct a training session on a particular product range, or give a short presentation on your company, products and services to a tailored audience during one of the catering breaks.

Your organisation will have access to the dedicated concurrent program rooms. You’ll be able to provide the moderator for every session within your chosen stream and have full branding rights within the stream room (PowerPoint hold slide, pull-up banners, pads, pens, a table to display items or brochures and more). In addition to being aligned with the strongly underpinned business program, you’ll have the opportunity to host your own invitation-only session during one of the catering breaks within your branded stream room.

Ability to provide moderator for stream sessions

Organisation name and/or logo incl wherever streams are listed, where possible

Seat drop opportunity at your chosen stream. (Physical flyers are to be brought to venue and placed by sponsor representative).

ONLINE EXPOSURE

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

$5,000 Inc GST

REGISTRATION KIOSK SPONSOR

New this year presenting an opportunity to ensure that your company name and branding is the first that delegates see each day as they enter the registration area.

All delegates will print their own registration badges upon arriving at the Forum through one of the onsite registration kiosks. This is an impactful corporate branding opportunity for sponsors as all delegates will see a branded landing page when accessing the system to print their badges that can be fully customised with the sponsor’s logo and messaging. For example, the sponsor may choose to add their logo and message asking delegates to visit their exhibition booth** during the forum.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

One opportunity to promote your company through NNF Social Media channels leading into the Forum

ONSITE BENEFITS

Prominent display of your logo on all kiosks within the registration area ensuring high brand visibility for your company

Prominent display of your company logo on the landing page of the kiosks screens

Announcement of sponsorship on NNF website upon signing

Opportunity to create fully branded custom decals to be applied to all kiosks within the registration area

ONLINE EXPOSURE

1x Satchel insert Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR

$5,000 Inc GST

Let the delegates know how welcoming and engaging you are by sponsoring the lively Networking Drinks Reception, an exclusive sponsorship package available to one sponsor only.

Seize the opportunity to get in front of delegates early on during the NNF by sponsoring the Networking Drinks Reception. Held at the end of the first day in the exhibition hall, the Networking Drinks Reception is always extremely well attended ensuring a great opportunity for increasing brand exposure and delegate interaction.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

branding of Networking Drinks

ONSITE BENEFITS

VIP

Complimentary Forum Registration (inc all social events)

ONLINE EXPOSURE

5 mins speaking opportunity at Networking Drinks

5 mins speaking opportunity at the closing of the plenary session prior to the networking drinks reception

Pull Up Banner displayed at Networking Drinks

Exclusive

1x Satchel insert

Logo in Forum Program

1x

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

CLOSING RECEPTION DRINKS SPONSOR

$4,000 Inc GST

Delegates consistently ask for more networking opportunities in post Forum surveys.

Delegates consistently ask for more networking opportunities in post Forum surveys. Held for one hour on the last day, sponsorship of the Closing Reception provides the perfect opportunity to leave a lasting impression with delegates before they leave the Forum.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

Exclusive branding of the Closing Drinks Sponsor

ONSITE BENEFITS

VIP

1x Complimentary Forum Registration (inc all social events)

ONLINE EXPOSURE

5 mins speaking opportunity at Networking Drinks

Option to supply branded items such as table napkins & staff aprons

1x Satchel insert

Pull Up Banner displayed at Networking Drinks

Logo in Forum Program

Logo on NNF Webpage

Logo on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Logo in The Hive, Spring edition

Company profile in Event App (including logo, 100 word bio and hyperlink)

BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

$5,500 Inc GST

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

PHONE CHARGING HUB SPONSOR

“Low Battery Anxiety” Grips 9 Out of 10 People - PR Newswire

Purchased as a stand alone opportunity, or as an “Add-On” to a sponsorship package or exhibition booth, these branding opportunities allow you to elevate your brand and stand out from your competitors.

Did you know that Low Battery Anxiety is actually a thing? According to recent studies, indeed it is! We know that 99% of NNF Forum delegates downloaded and actively used the app throughout the Forum. Exhibitors are busy making new connections and scanning QR codes. Everyone is networking, messaging and trying to keep up with what’s happening back in the office or at home. That means there are a lot of people constantly using their phones and therefore a lot of potential for phone batteries to require a recharge throughout the day. Why not take advantage of this need and help relieve any potential low battery anxiety by becoming the Phone Charging Hub Sponsor for 2023. A great opportunity to raise your company profile by offering a much-needed service at the Forum.

Benefits

The Charging Hub will be named showcasing your sponsorship

Single Exhibiton Booth

Company profile in Event App (including logo, bio and hyperlink)

Location displayed on floorplan

Forum App push notification acknowledging your sponsorship

Advertisement in Forum Program

BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

$5,500 Inc GST

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

LANYARD

SPONSOR

(Opportunity closes Friday 23 June)

Asked to name the Major Sponsor of past Forums, the 2nd most common answer was actually the name of the lanyard sponsor! That’s great evidence that this high visibility branding opportunity really does work and that Forum delegates are remembering your company name post event!

Benefits

Logo in Forum Program

Logo on NNF Webpage

Name on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Company profile in Event App (including logo, bio and hyperlink)

$5,500 Inc GST

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

NAME BADGE SPONSOR

Over 86% of sponsors and exhibitors say that they attend the Forum to meet new customers and undertake business development With so many new people to meet at the Forum, delegates are keen to mix, mingle and network. It can sometimes be difficult to remember names so having well designed and easy to read name badges is key. Make sure that Forum delegates remember your company name as well as all the new people they are going to meet by having your company logo prominently displayed on the name badges.

Benefits

Logo on name tag

Logo in Forum Program

Logo on NNF Webpage

Name on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Company profile in Event App (including logo, bio and hyperlink)

Purchased as a stand alone opportunity, or as an “Add-On” to a sponsorship package or exhibition booth, these branding opportunities allow you to elevate your brand and stand out from your competitors.

$5,500 Inc GST

1 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

POSTER SESSION SPONSOR

Aligning your brand with the poster presentation puts your brand across the four core streams of the forum.

Benefits

Logo branding at the top of each of the poster boards

Logo in Forum Program

Logo on NNF Webpage

Name on Confirmed Delegate eDM

Company profile in Event App (including logo, bio and hyperlink)

Logo on lanyard

SECURE YOUR EXHIBITION SPACE NOW!

The exhibition offers an invaluable opportunity for you to network directly with delegates.

A complete sell out every year, this year’s exhibition space is limited to just 50 trade booths ensuring high frequency of visits from the delegates (both in-person and virtual attendees) across the three days of Forum program. The exhibition booths are available on a first come – first served basis. An Event App will be distributed to all delegates this year to enable peer to peer sharing of contact information via an opt-in link, customisable online program, exhibitor listings and more. Inclusion in the dedicated Event App is complimentary with all sponsorship and exhibition packages.

$3,500 Inc GST

STANDARD TRADE BOOTH

With a maximum of 50 standard trade booths on offer, we know these will sell out quickly again this year. Including white octagon walled booths, fascia, lighting, power and basic furniture, these booths are ready for you to setup in any style you need whether it be an educational display, an area to talk in detail with delegates or a fun and interactive activity.

Inclusions:

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Exhibition Portal:

This year exhibitors and sponsors will have access to a dedicated online Exhibition Portal providing easy online booking and payment options, together with a real-time floor plan showing available booths and more.

Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased for $550.

Gala dinner tickets can be purchased for $210.

Fascia 2 x spot lights

FLOOR PLAN

FLOORPLAN

VIRTUAL FLOOR PLAN

A virtual floor plan is available showing exactly which booths are available in real-time 24 hours a day.

BOOK NOW

EXHIBITION PORTAL

An online booking portal for exhibitor bookings is available, making selection and booking of your preferred booth location as easy as clicking a button.

MAIN ENTRANCE

ADVERTISE YOUR BRAND

$850 Inc GST (FULL PAGE)*

$550 Inc GST (HALF PAGE)*

FORUM PROGRAM

Promote your business within our Forum Program – handed out to all delegates onsite, and produced in digital format and released electronically prior to the Forum.

Full page advertisement

Artwork specifications: 210mm wide x 297mm high (plus 5mm bleed, 300ppi, print quality PDF) + hyperlink

Half page advertisement

Artwork specifications: 188mm wide x 130mm high (no bleed, 300ppi, print quality PDF) + hyperlink

$750 Inc GST

SATCHEL INSERT

Place a piece of literature, a flyer or other promotional item in the forum satchel that each delegate will receive upon arrival at the forum. Items and materials are subject to ACN’s approval.

ACN provides advertising opportunities for organisations interested in raising their profile within the Australian nursing community.

* NB: please note the above packages are only available to companies who are already participating as either a sponsor or exhibitor.

Artwork deadline Friday 28 June 2024.

Event App: Companies with satchel inserts, and/or Forum Program advertisements will also receive the added benefit of being listed as an Advertiser in the App.

Satchel Insert items to be approved by ACN. All costs associated with providing items including merchandise item, freight, printing, etc to be covered in full by advertiser.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. SPONSORSHIP

The organisation seeking sponsorship must:

1.1. operate ethically within the relevant code of conduct e.g. Medicines Australia Code of Conduct 17 and/or Medical Technology Association of Australia Code of Practice

1.2. have a high standing amongst peer groups

1.3. not be subject to any legal proceedings that may impact on or adversely affect the relationship or the reputation and standing of ACN

1.4. act consistently with the mission and objectives of ACN in serving the nursing profession

1.5. pay in full all sponsorship fees before sponsorship entitlements can be implemented and accept that no refund will apply for cancelled sponsorships.

2. EXHIBITION

2.1. No refund will apply for cancelled booths.

2.2. Booths will be available via a real-time online booking process on a first-in basis. ACN will not be responsible for nor accept any claim arising in consequence of any exhibitor being allocated a space adjacent to a competitor.

2.3. Full payment is required within 30 days of booking and all payments are required in full no later than 30 July 2023, whichever comes first, unless payment terms have been agreed with and approved by ACN.

2.4. Exhibitors may not assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their booked space without the prior written consent of ACN.

2.5. Exhibition booths include one (1) full delegate registration which includes access to all social events. Should additional staff be rostered to man the exhibition booth at any stage during the Forum, additional Delegate Exhibition Registrations are to be purchased in advance. Delegate registrations are to be used solely by the registered individual and cannot be shared between employees.

2.6. Exhibition Booth and Space

2.6.1. All exhibitors will be confined to the space allocated and shall not promote products outside their assigned space. If found to be distributing or marketing materials outside of the assigned space, ACN reserves the right to eject the exhibitor.

2.6.2. No exhibit may extend above the booth height unless prior approval has been obtained from the organisers.

2.6.3. No nails, staples or pins other than display pins are to be used on exhibition panelling. Velcro stickers are permitted. Any costs incurred by ACN for damage to exhibition equipment, furniture and accessories caused by an exhibitor will be charged back to the exhibitor by ACN.

2.6.4. Exhibitors are responsible for removing their property promptly or within any designated move out period as advised in the exhibitor manual. Failure to do so will result in removalist or rubbish removal charges at the exhibitor’s expense.

2.7. Insurance

2.7.1. Public liability insurance to a minimum of AUD$10 million must be taken out by each exhibitor at their own expense. A copy of the certificate of insurance currency must be provided to ACN upon booking.

2.7.2. The exhibitor is responsible for all claims for personal injury or damage to property arising in connection with the exhibitor’s occupation and management of the display area.

2.7.3. The exhibitor will indemnify the organisers in respect of each and every such claim and all actions, proceedings, costs, claims and demands in respect thereof.

2.7.4. The exhibitor must take out adequate insurance in respect of all such claims and provide a copy of the policy to ACN.

2.7.5. The organisers shall be under no liability for personal injury to the exhibitor, his/her servants, agents, invitees or licensees however caused and the exhibitor shall take out all necessary insurances.

2.7.6. ACN will not be responsible for the loss or damage of an exhibitor’s stock howsoever caused. Exhibitors will indemnify ACN in respect of all such claims and are responsible for insuring their stock for loss or damage.

2.7.7. If the holding of the exhibition is prevented or abandoned for any reason not within the control of the organisers the organisers may, at their discretion, return a part of the costs of space paid by the exhibitor. In any such case, the organisers shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any expenditure or liability or loss including consequential loss incurred by the exhibitor.

2.8. ACN reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change the venue, date and duration of an event. In such circumstances exhibitors will release and indemnify ACN from and in respect of any claims and demands in respect thereof. The exhibitor must take out adequate insurance in respect of all claims.

2.9. ACN reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan and/or relocate any exhibit without notice. ACN will not discount or refund for any facilities not used or required.

2.10. Exhibits must not be removed and displays must not be dismantled, either partly or in total, before closing time. All exhibits and display materials must be removed by the times agreed with or nominated by ACN.

2.11. All exhibitors must reflect a professional image of nursing in their marketing and promotion. ACN does not support promotion of disrespectful or stereotypical depictions of the nursing profession. In the event an exhibitor breaches this code of conduct, ACN reserves the right to request an exhibitor to leave.

2.12. During the public access period, exhibits must at all times be staffed by a representative or employee of the exhibitor.

2.13. Exhibitors must not conduct competitions or offer prizes except with the written consent and approval of ACN.

2.14. Exhibitors wishing to have consumables at their stand must notify ACN and the venue prior to the event. Exhibitors will be liable for all or any related costs incurred for the distribution of consumables or additional cleaning including those charged by a venue.

3. ADVERTISING

3.1. No refunds will apply to advertisements cancelled following the booking deadline. Any advertisement which is cancelled will not be transferable for use at another time.

3.2. ACN is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever to any advertising material (including negatives, artwork, disk or other materials that are the property of the advertiser) left in ACN’s control.

3.3. ACN is, under no circumstances, liable to an advertiser for any indirect or consequential losses, loss of profits, loss of revenue or loss of business opportunity incurred in consequence of the advertisement.

3.4. Advertisements must:

• clearly identify the product or service and the advertiser

• conform to professional standards of good taste and must not be demeaning or discriminatory in any way

• be clearly distinguishable from ACN content

• not breach any law.

3.5. ACN will generally accept advertisements which, in ACN’s opinion, are directly relevant to, effective and useful in, the practice of nursing, nursing education, health care and nursing service delivery, and for nurses as professional practitioners.

3.6. ACN will generally NOT accept advertisements which, in ACN’s reasonable opinion:

• promote alcohol, tobacco, or other products harmful to health

• are for lifestyle activities which promote potentially risk taking behaviours, or that reflect unfavourably, either directly, indirectly or by implication, on the nursing profession, its reputation or interests

• are for products or services which are the subject of litigation or adverse claims

• do not reflect a professional image of nursing.

3.7. ACN may accept advertisements for apparatus, equipment, pharmaceuticals and other devices intended for therapeutic purposes.

3.8. ACN may request an advertiser provide any scientific and technical data, or an acceptance of the apparatus, equipment, pharmaceuticals and other devices by the Therapeutic Goods Association.

3.9. ACN may refuse to advertise any products for which scientific and technical data as to the product’s safety, operation and usefulness is not provided on request or is inadequate or incomplete.

3.10. An advertiser must not, unless approved by ACN in writing, refer to ACN in any advertisement placed in any other medium to aid its credibility.

3.11. Content

3.11.1. An advertiser must provide an advertisement in the form required by ACN. ACN will use reasonable endeavours to publish advertisements in the format agreed with the advertiser.

3.11.2. ACN may request from an advertiser any additional information ACN reasonably requires to determine whether to publish the advertiser’s advertisement.

3.11.3. ACN may place the word “advertisement” on any advertisement that in ACN’s opinion could be mistaken for ACN content.

3.11.4. ACN may place on any advertisement a disclaimer, in the form ACN determines, that ACN does not:

• endorse the product or services advertised or

• guarantee any of the claims made for any product or service by a manufacturer or service provider.

3.11.5. The information in any proposed advertisement must be accurate.

3.11.6. An advertiser must notify ACN of any error prior to the artwork deadline in order for rectification prior to distribution.

3.11.7 ACN may re-publish the previous advertisement of an advertiser if the advertiser does not provide ACN with new artwork before the material deadline (that is; the deadline for an advertiser to provide an advertisement), as set by ACN.

3.11.8. The advertiser warrants to ACN that the publication of their advertisement does not breach or infringe:

• the Trade Practices Act (Cth), Fair Trading Acts (state) or equivalent legislation

• Medicines Australia Code of Conduct 17

• any copyright, trade mark, obligation of confidentiality or other personal or proprietary right

• any law of defamation, obscenity or contempt of any court, tribunal or royal commission

• state or Commonwealth privacy legislation or anti-discrimination legislation

• any financial services law as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); or any other law or applicable code.

3.11.9. The advertiser acknowledges that it has not relied on any advice given or representations made by or on behalf of ACN in connection with the advertisement.

3.11.10. The advertiser indemnifies and agrees to keep indemnified ACN, its officers, employees, contractors and agents against any costs, expenses, losses, damages, liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever which may arise from:

• the publication of the advertiser’s material pursuant to their order

• any breach of these terms by the advertiser

• any negligent or unlawful act or omission of the advertiser in connection with their advertisement.

ACN’S PRINCIPLES OF WORKING WITH INDUSTRY GUIDELINES

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has developed clear principles that must be followed in entering into any relationship with industry, including pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices, health-related products, information technology and other industry suppliers.

Position statement: ACN has a responsibility to ensure that its interactions with industry are in keeping with ACN’s professional standards and responsibilities to its members, the nursing profession and society as a whole. As such, relationships with industry are appropriate only if they do not conflict with ACN’s core values and do not compromise ACN’s integrity and objectivity.

General principles - The principles which must apply in all instances are:

• conformity with ACN’s intent, core values and strategic directions

• professionalism and ethics, as outlined in the Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia (2008), the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct 17 and the Medical Technology Association Code of Practice

• no relationship should undermine ACN’s independence

• consistency with ACN policies and practice principles and guidelines

• transparency of process, except for commercial in confidence activities

• regulatory compliance and accountability.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and Australian Conference and Event Organisers (aceo) accept no responsibility for and no liability to any persons or body for any loss, injury or damages incurred or suffered by them in consequence of or incidental to their participation in or attendance at the event and whether arising directly or indirectly from any action or cause whatsoever undertaken, organised or sponsored by ACN and/or ACEO.

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