2026 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

CTS 2026 Exhibitor Registration Form click to download

EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES

The CTS March 2026 Annual Educational Conference is a four day conference entitled 2026 California Thoracic Society Annual Educational Conference & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symposium

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Day One - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symposium - Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 6:10 p.m

Day Two – Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Day Three – Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Day Four - Resident/Fellows Track Symposium - Sunday, March 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

LOCATION OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE

The CTS Annual Educational Conference will be held at the Portola Hotel, at the Portola Hotel located at Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940.

The CTS has secured a limited number of rooms at the Portola Hotel. For check-in on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and check-out on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the room rate is $265 per night plus taxes. (Your welcome to come early and stay late, rates cover Sunday March 16th thru Wednesday March 26th) Room rate expires February 17, 2026.
Click on the following link to make your room reservations:

https://book.passkey.com/go/CaliforniaThoracicSociety2026

If you prefer to call the hotel, dial (866) 711-1734. You must mention that you are with California Thoracic Society 2026 Conference to get your group rate.

EXHIBIT SPACE/FEES (SEE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM BELOW)

Exhibits are restricted to a 24 x 60” table top with two chairs for exhibitor, provided by the CTS, or a pop- up free standing exhibit provided by the exhibitor that occupies the same size foot print as that allowed for a table and chairs. Click for full Exhibitor Guidelines

Additional service charges for electrical, special lights and other special services are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Exhibitors are assigned space based on prior history of CTS support for the CTS 2025 Annual Meeting in Monterey, California.

Exhibitors are required to complete an EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM (below), and provide payment prior to the meeting or on site (space available).

Thursday Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symposium Exhibitors

The fee for Thursday only exhibit space is $6,000 which includes the table, two chairs and complimentary registration for two representatives who are invited to attend the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symposium. Only 8 exhibitor tables available.

Friday and Saturday Exhibitors

The fee for Friday and Saturday exhibit space is $4,500 which includes the table, two chairs and complimentary registration for two representatives who are invited to attend the CTS March Annual Educational Conference program.  Exhibitors who participated in 2025 Annual Meeting will receive the discounted fee of $4,000.
31 exhibitor tables available.

SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWN EXHIBITS:

The CTS executive office will provide personnel on site to: register exhibitors, assign exhibit space and assist with logistics for setting up the exhibit space.

Thursday Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium Exhibitors (Club Room)

Exhibitors will have access to set up their space on Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

NOTE: Thursday only Exhibits need to be in place and ready for viewing by Thursday afternoon 1:00 p.m. and at program breaks as listed below:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

• • 1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Lunch with attendees
  • 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Refreshment break with attendees

Exhibits need to be broken down by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th.

Friday and Saturday Exhibitors (De Anza I & II Ballroom)

Exhibitors will have access to set up their space on Thursday @ 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday mornings @ 6:00 – 7:00 a.m.

NOTE: Friday and Saturday Exhibits need to be in place and ready for viewing by attendees for program registration Friday and Saturday mornings 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. and at program breaks as listed below:

Friday, March 13, 2026

• • 10:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch with attendees
  • 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

• • 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • 12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Lunch with attendees
  • 2:20p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Exhibits need to be broken down at the conclusion of the 2:45 p.m. break on Saturday, March 14th.

SPECIAL NON-CME PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

This year, CTS, for an additional opportunity fee, is offering companies on a first come, first serve basis the possibility to support special Non-CME activities.

For more information or questions contact Dr. David Eubanks at: dave@calthoracic.org, or call (847) 736-4453.

Or contact the CTS Executive Office at: office@calthoracic.org or call (415) 536-0287.

There will be a 50% cancellation fee for cancellations received two weeks after initial payment received and 45 days before event, and no refunds thereafter.

THANK YOU for supporting the CTS by exhibiting at this program. The CTS recognizes the important contribution made by its industry supporters and look forward to seeing you at future CTS conferences.

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