NWONL 2023 Annual Conference: Corporate Partners & Sponsors Registration

Additional Information

What can we expect for Attendees in 2023?

• Attendees seats are limited to 140 Leaders plus additional Guests and Presenters from across the region.
• Approximately 90% of attendees are Senior Leaders from Acute Care organizations across Oregon & Washington and the expanded West Coast.

What kind of Corporate Partners may Register and Attend?

• Companies who demonstrate ability to serve "System" level organizations are preferred.
• Companies who conduct Partnership/Sponsorship with ACNL or AONL are preferred.
• There are limited Hall and Session Sponsor spaces available. 2022 Corporate Partners/Sponsors are given preference.

What are the Pre/Post Communications Opportunities?

• NWONL will provide attendee contact information 2 weeks prior and also upon conference close.
• Partners are expected to direct email attendees once prior and again once after the conference. Attendees may choose to opt-in for additional email/contact.
• We encourage you to attend the breakfast and lunch sessions as well as social events.

What is the Summary Agenda?

• Day 1 is a half-day:
  • This time is used for setup and preparation.
  • There is only 1 available Day 1 Session Sponsor.
• Day 2 is a full-day:
  • There are 2 Session Sponsor opportunities, Morning and Afternoon.
  • The vendor "Hall" will be open all day 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Will you be shipping equipment to the site? 

• Marriot Portland will assist with Shipping and onsite storage. Ensure you select "Shipping Equipment to Site" during signup to alert the site.
• Complete and send  the attached form "NWONL 2023 Conference Shipping Form". Equipment will be shipped to:
  • Marriot.Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
    C/O (Person Receiving the Boxes) Group Name & Dates
    1401 SW Naito Parkway
    Portland, OR 97201

Do you require Electrical service?

• We cannot guarantee spaces are adjacent to standard household electrical in the Hall. Either bring a portable power unit or purchase the Dedicated Electrical Services Package to guarantee service is available at your table location.
• Ensure you select "electricity require" during signup to alert the site.
• Day 1 and 2 Session Sponsors will have standard household electrical available in the Main Conference Room.

Will you require High-Speed Wireless Internet?                                  

• Each Corporate Partner/Sponsor organization is provided one high-speed wifi access for Hall booth/table.
• Marriott Rewards Members receive free internet during their stay when they book a room, there is no additional cost:  Join Today
• If more access ins needed, the options available: High Speed: $14.95 per day;  Enhanced High Speed $17.95 per day, accessible and paid directly when onsite.

What table/booths are provided or expected?

• Marriott will provide a standard table, approx. 8ft wide x 30in deep.
• Small chairs will be provided.
• Dedicated standard household electricity is available (5 amp, 120v) if needed as an add-on.

Will you Raffle an item to Attendees?

• We encourage a "fish bowl" style raffle.
• Each Corporate Partner/Sponsor is encouraged to raffle and item. We recommend prizes less than $100.
• Raffle winners will be selected and announced Day 2 during the late afternoon break. Partners will be called up to briefly announce and award their prize.

After May 31st, we are unable to provide refunds as the site and events costs are finalized and non-refundable. If you must cancel after this date you may optionally carry forward your attendance to the 2024 Annual Conference, May 16-17, Seattle Marriott Airport Conference Center. Email admin@nwonl.org for assistance. Cancellations are less payment processing fees (if any).