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Unofficial Satellite Event Definitions
The term Unofficial Satellite Events (USE) refers to any activity which is independently organized offered, and/or accredited by an organization other than the American Stroke Association (ASA); and held before, during or after the International Stroke Conference 2010.
Committee Meetings may be held by committees, task forces, boards of universities or non-profit organizations.
Focus Groups target a specific group of attendees to obtain specific data. Always by invitation only. Not open to all conference attendees.
Hospitality Meetings are used to greet invited attendees and/or provide a lounge to them and company personnel.
Hospitality Meeting Rooms and Staff Meetings are subject to a single application fee per company, NOT per day/time.
Those wishing to use a hotel suite for this purpose are not required to complete an Unofficial Satellite Event application form. Hotel suites must be obtained through the ASA’s housing bureau, CDS. A Suite Request Form will be e-mailed along with exhibitor housing information to the exhibit primary contact.
Investigator Meetings provide an opportunity for investigators to network and share the latest scientific data on clinical trials. Always by invitation only. Not open to all conference attendees.
Abstracts or manuscripts accepted for presentation at ASA scientific meetings or in an ASA journal may not be presented at other meetings or published in other journals prior to the embargo time set forth by the ASA.
Social Events include receptions, meet and greet functions, dinners, etc. where there is no educational programming. If a Social Event is held in conjunction with an educational program, they must be classified as a Symposia and follow all restrictions and guidelines for educational events.*
Staff Meetings involve exhibitor staff only and may not include conference attendees.
Symposia are functions that may or may not offer CME accreditation. A modest meal as defined by American Medical Association guidelines may be served. ASA does not provide CME accreditation for Symposia. Sponsoring organizations must obtain CME accreditation on their own.*
*Non-profits who have received or anticipate receiving Industry funding to organize a Symposia or Social Event must apply under the Industry rate. ASA reserves the right to collect the additional application fees if a non-profit receives Industry funding after application
approval has been granted.
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