Exhibitor Information

July 26-29, 2017 (Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, BC)
The Northwest Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (NWSCRS) invites you to join us at our 2017 Annual Meeting at the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, British Columbia on July 26 - July 29, 2017. We typically have an attendance of about 50 colorectal surgeons, colorectal fellows, general surgeons, surgical residents, and medical students. The majority of the attendees are colorectal surgeons who have been long-time members of our society.

The meeting is very informal with three, half-day meeting sessions. We have a room set aside for the exhibitors next to the meeting room and breakfast is usually served in the same room. Exhibit hours parallel each scientific sessions. We encourage you to be at your booths during breakfast and breaks as this is the peak times for attendees to visit exhibitors.

For more information, please feel free to contact Sue Lentz by phone at 206-794-9124 or by email at nwscrs@gmail.com.

Resort Info

Westin Resort & Spa
4090 Whistler Way
​Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Canada

Phone: 604-905-5000  
​Hotel Reservations: 866-716-8108

Levels of Support

PLATINUM LEVEL - $5,000

(includes 2 - 6-ft table top display and refreshments plus special recognition at Wednesday Reception and Friday dinner as well as recognition at Thursday opening welcome with slides. Also includes invitations to all social events)

GOLD LEVEL - $2,500

(includes 6-ft table top display and breakfasts and refreshments plus invitation to Wednesday Reception and Friday dinner)

BRONZE LEVEL - $1,500

(includes 6-ft table top display and breakfasts and refreshments)

2016 Exhibitors

PLATINUM
  • ETHICON

GOLD
  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL
  • LIFECELL
  • NOVADAQ

BRONZE
  • BARD DAVOL
  • ​BK MEDICAL
  • COOK MEDICAL
  • CONVATEC
  • ENDOCHOICE
  • GENOMIC HEALTH
  • HALYARD HEALTH
  • MALLINCKRODT
  • MEDTRONIC
  • MERCK
  • OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC.
  • SHIRE
  • SIGMA TAU PHARMACEUTICALS

Exhibit Hours

  • Thursday, July 27   7:00 – 12:00 pm
  • Friday, July 28        7:00 – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 29   7:00 – 12:00 pm

Exhibit Set-up

  • Wednesday, July 26     3:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, July 27          6:00 – 8:00 am

Exhibit Teardown

  • Saturday, July 29           1:00 pm (must be completely out of the room by this time)

Program Schedule

Wednesday, July 26
  • 3:00 - 6:00 pm  Registration
  • 3:00 – 9:00 pm  Exhibit setup
  • 6:00 – 9:00 pm  Welcome Reception

Thursday, July 27
  • 6:15 – 7:45 am  Continental Breakfast
  • 7:00 – 12:00 pm  General Scientific Session
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am  AM Break/ Exhibit Displays

Friday, July 28
  • 6:15– 7:45 am  Breakfast Buffet
  • 7:00 – 12:00 pm  General Scientific Session
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am  AM Break/ Exhibit Displays
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm  Golf Tournament
  • 6:00 – 9:30 pm  Annual Reception & Banquet

Saturday, July 29
  • 6:15 – 7:45 am  Continental Breakfast
  • 7:00 – 8:00 am  Business Meeting (Members only)
  • 8:00 – 12:00 pm  General Scientific Session
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am  AM Break/ Exhibit Displays
  • 12:00 pm  Adjourn

SET-UP: Exhibit set-up begins on Wednesday afternoon. Room location is Alpine ABC. There should be electrical outlets around the perimeter of the room. If you need power cords, let me know and I will request them from the Resort.

CHECK-IN: Please visit the registration desk to pick up your exhibitor packet as well as namebadges.

GENERAL SESSIONS: Exhibitors are invited to attend any of the scientific sessions except as noted on the program.

MEALS: All breakfasts and breaks are included in your exhibit fee. Exhibit hours parallel our scientific sessions so be sure to staff your table especially during breakfast and breaks.

DRESS CODE: This meeting is quite informal. Leave your suits and ties behind. Business casual recommended.

Information for U.S. companies entering Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires everyone seeking admission into Canada to properly declare themselves to CBSA by providing accurate identification.  CBSA will accept a valid passport as proof of citizenship.  Persons who have been convicted of any criminal offences may be inadmissible to Canada.  For more information please visit:   http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/index.asp 
 
NWSCRS has retained the services of a customs broker who will assist you in the transfer of items into Canada. Here is the information: Jeff Davis, North American Logistics Services Inc. Office - 778-328-2841; www.nalsi.com.
 
To facilitate border procedures it is recommended that foreign attendees and exhibitors be bring a copy of the letter provided by CBSA for presentation to a CBSA Border Services Officer upon their arrival to Canada.  
Download Letter

Shipping Instructions

Packages for meetings and special events may be delivered to the Resort three working days prior to the date of the function. There is a $7.50 CAD per box handling fee if shipped directly to the Resort.

Questions

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (206) 794-9124 or cell phone at (206) 794-7022.

Audiovisual 

If you require any Audiovisual equipment, please let us know.