Tag: STSA Exhibits

Book Early to Secure Your Room at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

Plan to Attend the STSA 66th Annual Meeting
Book Early to Secure Your Room at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

Remember that registration and housing are available for the STSA 66th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL, November 6-9, 2019.

The Advance Program is now available. View all the educational sessions.

Register for the Annual Meeting online or download a printable registration form.

Join STSA at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. With stunning new guest accommodations, new and re-imagined restaurants, and state of the art fitness and entertainment areas, you can make memories in the resort’s spectacular settings, enjoy enriching experiences, indulge in culinary masterpieces and relax and rejuvenate at the newly renovated Spa by JW. The new JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort offers a new dimension in luxury, and more ways than ever to work and play in Paradise.

A limited number of rooms are available at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort at a special group rate on a first-come, first-served basis. The STSA block of discounted hotel rooms is being held until Monday, October 7, 2019, provided rooms are still available in our room block. After this date, room reservations will be accepted based upon availability only. Book early to secure your room at the host resort!

Reserve your room by visiting the JW Marriott reservation site or by calling the hotel reservations department at (800) 438-4373. To qualify for the special meeting rate, be sure to mention that you are attending the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association’s Annual Meeting.

Please visit the Social Events & Resort Activities page for more details on resort activities and local excursions available through the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.


STSA 66th Annual Meeting
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

August 22, 2019 | By More

Ten Premium STSA 2016 Foyer Exhibit Spaces Available

E-bannerV1STSA is now accepting exhibitor applications for the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting Exhibition, which will take place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL Nov. 10-11, 2016.

STSA has made several key modifications to the STSA 2016 Exhibition based on previous exhibitor feedback. Of special note, ten premium foyer booth spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Foyer booths are located directly next to the attendee registration desk. Submit an application today to secure your company’s premium booth space.

Additional STSA 2016 Exhibition enhancements include:

  • An attendee preregistration list is included with your booth price.
  • The educational program has been tailored to offer extra non-compete break times when attendees will be encouraged to visit exhibits.
  • Lunch on Thursday, Nov. 10 will be available inside the exhibit area. All coffee breaks and breakfasts taking place during exhibit hours will also be served inside the exhibit area.
  • Exhibitors can further engage with attendees and enhance their meeting presence by hosting satellite activities.
  • Companies exhibiting at the STSA for the first time in 2016 will receive a 5% discount off of normal booth prices*.

Each of these changes has been made in response to previous exhibitor feedback, and we are confident that the program modifications will improve the STSA Annual Meeting experience for both exhibitors and meeting attendees.

STSA will again offer Corporate Support and branding opportunities to exhibiting companies.

The branding opportunities brochure will be available in the coming weeks.

Visit www.stsa.org/exhibits for additional information about exhibiting at the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting, and contact STSA Exhibit Manager, Angel Law, at alaw@sts.org or 312.202.5838 with questions and to request additional information. Contact STSA Executive Director, Nicole Schroeder, at nschroeder@stsa.org or 312.202.5825 with questions about Corporate Support and branding opportunities.


*Application must be received by September 1, 2016 for discount to apply. Refer to page 5 of the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting Exhibitor Prospectus to confirm if your company has previously exhibited with STSA.

May 3, 2016 | By More

STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Program Book Published

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Program Book is now available online.

The Program Book includes a full schedule of events to take place November 4-7 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The Book also includes paper presentation abstracts, a membership roster, exhibitor descriptions and booth numbers, information about Annual Meeting awards, and more.

The STSA Program and Postgraduate Committees put an enormous amount of effort into planning an exceptional educational program featuring presentations from some of the foremost cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. Social activities have been scheduled to provide opportunities for meeting attendees and their families to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of the Southern Thoracic community as well as our wonderful Walt Disney World® Resort venue. Learn more about social activities and purchase your family’s tickets today.

Early registration for the 62nd Annual Meeting is available until October 13, 2015.

Learn more about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting at www.stsa.org/62ndannual and contact STSA headquarters at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872 with questions.

September 18, 2015 | By More

Just 15 Booths Left in STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall

STSA Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall

The STSA Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is the perfect place to showcase products and services to STSA members and meeting attendees.

STSA’s 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is selling quickly, and as of today just 15 booths are still available. Companies interested in exhibiting are encouraged to act quickly in order to secure their booth space.

STSA has worked to schedule events inside of the Exhibit Hall to ensure a steady flow of traffic throughout the entire Hall. Here are some highlights:

  • On Friday, November 6, the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education will host a CT Surgery Resident Jeopardy Competition inside of the Exhibit Hall during afternoon meeting breaks. Learn more about the Competition.
  • All coffee breaks will take place inside of the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.
  • Breakfast on Friday morning and dessert following the Friday afternoon All-Attendee Lunch will be served inside of the Exhibit Hall.
  • The Exhibit Hall is conveniently located next door to the General Session room, and meeting attendees will pass by the Hall to and from key educational sessions.

Due to the popularity of the 62nd Annual Meeting Walt Disney World® venue, STSA expects record professional attendance at the 2015 meeting. As of early-August, registration numbers are more than double what they were for the 2014 Annual Meeting at the same time last year.

Learn more about exhibiting with STSA at www.stsa.org/exhibits. New this year, exhibitors can increase their on-site presence by purchasing select, high-impact branding opportunities. View a full list of options in the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Branding Opportunities Catalog.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions by calling 800.685.7872 or e-mailing stsa@stsa.org.

August 4, 2015 | By More

JCTSE to Host Resident Jeopardy Competition in STSA Exhibit Hall

STSA is pleased to announce that the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (JCTSE) will host a Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident “Jeopardy” Competition during the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting. Three rounds of the Competition will be held inside of the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall on Friday, November 6, and the final will be held during the Saturday morning break on November 7 in the General Session room. The full Competition schedule is as follows:

  • Round #1: Friday, November 6, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Round #2: Friday, November 6, 1:30 pm-2:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Round #3: Friday, November 6, 3:30 pm-4:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Final: Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am-9:15 am in the General Session Room

JCTSE hosted an inaugural “Jeopardy” Competition during the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 95th Annual Meeting in April 2015. The Competition was a huge success, drawing large crowds of spectators into the AATS Exhibit Hall. The November Competition to be held during the STSA Annual Meeting is sure to another must-attend event!

JCTSE Jeopardy Competition at AATS 2015 Annual Meeting.

The JCTSE Residents Jeopardy Competition held during the 2015 AATS Annual Meeting was a huge success. STSA is pleased to announce that JCTSE will host a second Jeopardy Competition in the STSA Exhibit Hall on November 6.

Additional details about participating in the Competition will be available at www.jctse.org as they become available. Please contact JCTSE Administration & Education Manager, Rebecca Mark, MA, MBA, with questions at rmark@jctse.org.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Visit www.stsa.org/62ndannual to register, make housing reservations, and review the full educational program.

Companies interested in exhibiting at the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting should visit www.stsa.org/exhibits to review the Exhibitor Prospectus and download an application. Please contact Angel Law, STSA Exhibits Manager, at alaw@sts.org with questions about exhibiting.

July 22, 2015 | By More

Industry Partners: Exhibit with STSA in Disney

STSA 61st Annual Meeting & Exhibition Participants

STSA Annual Meeting professional attendees and exhibitors enjoyed the STSA 61st Annual Meeting President’s Mixer together in Tucson, November 2014.

STSA is glad to announce that exhibitor applications are now being accepted for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition, which will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The Exhibit Hall will be open November 5-6 and is perfectly situated next door to the Annual Meeting General Session room.

A limited number of exhibit spaces are available and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit your company’s application today to ensure premium booth space.

Visit www.stsa.org/exhibits and review the 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibitor Prospectus to learn more about exhibiting with STSA.

The STSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition provides a unique opportunity for industry representatives to connect with hundreds of cardiothoracic surgeons. And due to the family-oriented nature of the STSA Annual Meeting, Orlando-area meetings are especially popular and successful for the Association. The last time that STSA held its Annual Meeting at a Walt Disney World® property, registration was 15% higher than the most recent five-year average.

STSA members and meeting attendees welcome the opportunity to interact with exhibitors both in the Exhibit Hall and during social events.

  • Over 90% of STSA 61st Annual Meeting attendees reported that they visited the Exhibit Hal in 2014.
  • 86% of attendees reported in 2014 that they play a personal role in the buying process for surgical equipment and/or services at their home institution.
  • Nearly 13% of attendees reported having the final say in surgical equipment and/or services buying decisions.

New in 2015, STSA will provide exhibiting companies with additional branding and sponsorship options. Additional information will be available in June 2015. Review corporate support levels at www.stsa.org/corporate-support-branding-opportunities.

Contact Angel Law, STSA Exhibits Manager, at alaw@sts.org or 312.202.5838 with questions.

May 14, 2015 | By More