Annual Meeting Industry Supported Sessions
ACR Convergence Industry-Supported Sessions provide companies with a unique opportunity to enhance visibility and reach a highly targeted, yet diverse group of rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals from around the world. ACR offers a variety of formats so you can choose the delivery method that is best for your educational content.
Benefits for all industry sessions include listings in the ACR Convergence Today publication and the mobile app.
Innovation Theater
The Innovation Theaters, located in the exhibit hall, provide an exceptional setting to showcase your products and services to attendees. Each theater seats approximately 200.
See the Innovation Theater Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.
Innovation Theater sessions take place November 8–10. The sessions are 45-minutes and may be upgraded to include live streaming to your exhibit booth (must have at least 20x20 exhibit space).
- Innovation Theater presentation listings on signage in the exhibit hall, on the ACR website, and meeting app
- Complimentary light refreshments and snacks at the Innovation Theater provided by the ACR: 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM sessions will have light refreshments; 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM sessions will include a boxed lunch
- Session sponsorship includes two complimentary lead retrieval units with temp workers to scan during your session
- Complimentary audio/visual equipment: two microphones, LCD projector, screen, and confidence monitor
See the Innovation Theater Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, schedule, and session content guidelines.
Innovation Theater Application
The application period for Innovation Theater slots is closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist should a slot open, contact Exhibit Operations at exhibits@rheumatology.org.
Industry-Supported Symposia
Industry-Supported Symposia offer companies the opportunity to provide valuable education to meeting attendees during ACR Convergence.
Various symposia formats are available:
- CME-accredited or non-CME, company directed
- In person: 60-, 90-, or 120-minute session
See the Industry Supported Session Guidelines for full information on pricing, eligibility, and session content guidelines.
Questions?
Contact Sophia Saucer
| 2026 Schedule, Eligibility, and Benefits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date and Time | Eligible Hosts | Additional Host Benefits |
| Sunday, November 8 5:30–7:30 PM | Foundation Corporate Roundtable Donors at Leadership, Pinnacle, or Principal levels | One (Pinnacle) or two (Leadership) complimentary symposia on Sunday or Monday. One symposium at a 50% discount on Sunday or Monday (Principal) |
| Monday, November 9 5:30–7:30 PM | Foundation Corporate Roundtable Donors at Leadership, Pinnacle, or Principal levels (or supported by) | One (Pinnacle) or two (Leadership) complimentary symposia on Sunday or Monday. One symposium at a 50% discount on Sunday or Monday (Principal) |
| Tuesday, November 10 5:30–7:30 PM | 2026 exhibitors (or supported by) | X |
| Wednesday, November 11 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Any company, regardless of exhibitor status, CRT status, or funding | X |
- Exclusivity: other educational events are restricted during symposia times
- Symposia listings included in the ACR Convergence Today and the mobile app
- One complimentary pre-registration mailing list for one-time use by the sponsoring organization to issue symposium invitations; to be distributed to a licensed/bonded mail house or printer
- Inclusion in on-site Industry-Supported Symposia kiosk staffed by ACR starting Saturday, November 7 through Tuesday, November 10; invitations that include symposia agendas, speakers and registration information can be distributed from the kiosk (Note: attendees cannot register for your symposium at the kiosk)
Industry-Supported Symposia: Applications Open
To submit a session proposal, please complete the Industry-Supported Symposia application.
Industry-Supported Symposia Application (CME)
Industry-Supported Symposia Application (Non-CME)
Questions?
Contact Sophia Saucer (ssaucer@rheumatology.org)