The 21st Biennial Congress of the South African Society of Nuclear Medicine (SASNM 2025) will take place at the Premier Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban from 31st July to 02nd August 2025. The theme for the congress is "Patient Centered Precision Care With Pride".
The South African Society of Nuclear Medicine (SASNM) aims to promote the practice and development of nuclear medicine through the accumulation and dissemination of scientific and technical information. At its biennial congress, SASNM offers an educational scientific programme with presentations designed to encourage debate and discussion.
With the theme "Patient Centered Precision Care With Pride", SASNM 2025 will:
•Provide a forum for collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and all professionals with a common interest in the field of nuclear medicine
•Offer the opportunity to engage, contribute, and learn through exceptional programme content delivered by renowned local and international experts
•Deliver an interactive environment with sharing of knowledge and innovative ideas related to nuclear medicine and its translation to clinical care in the South African health sector
Congress Chair
Prof. Mariza Vorster
Email: marizavorster@gmail.com
Mobile: 082 828 4305
SASNM President
Prof KMG Mokoala
Email: kmgmokoala@gmail.com
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Radiopharmacists
Medical specialists
Students
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Physicists
Nursing staff
Tertiary Academic Institutions
Industry Leaders
Private, Teaching, and State Hospitals
• Hybrid imaging (SPECT, PET, CT and MRI)
• Multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches
• Radiochemistry and radiopharmacy
• Physics and Dosimetry
The Biennial Congress offers sponsors access to a diverse mix of practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders. The sponsorship packages enable sponsors to position and activate their brands via a range of branding opportunities and entitlements.
The Biennial Congress provides sponsors with multiple opportunities to capture new markets and win new customers. The exhibition, networking opportunities, and a range of participant experiences are all opportune forums for lead generation and contact acquisition.
The Biennial Congress is a great platform to launch new products, services, or research and gauge the reaction of your target audience. The sponsorship packages provide audience engagement opportunities at the exhibition, through prizes and gifting, and at lunch and breakfast symposia.
The valued partnership of companies that pioneer technologies and treatments within the field of nuclear medicine is crucial to the success of the SASNM Biennial Congress. Therefore, we would be delighted to work with you to create a tailor-made package that meets your specific aims for SASNM 2025.
Please contact our Event Manager, Pravina Coombs.
Email: pravina@thoughtfire.co.za
Mobile: 083 629 9394
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Premium Partnership Packages offer tiered levels of exposure that align with your strategic objectives and budget. The select range of packages offer enhanced value and unique benefits. Each tier sponsorship includes the following recognition and branding benefits:
• Acknowledgment as a sponsor with your
logo on the Congress website, newsletters,
and programme booklet
• Acknowledgment as a sponsor with your
logo on the on-site sponsor banner and
holding slides shown in session rooms
• Sponsor spotlight in a Congress newsletter
• 3x3m exhibition stand
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
• Scrolling banner advert on Congress app
PLATINUM SPONSOR
The Platinum Sponsorship includes the sponsor logo
on the nametags plus hosting of the Gala dinner.
In addition to the standard benefits, partnership
benefits include:
• Upgrade to double exhibition stand, plus 50%
discount on any additional exhibition space
• 5 complimentary participant registrations,
which includes the Networking Reception and
the Congress Awards Dinner
• 50% discount on 6 additional participant
registrations
• 2 complimentary exhibitor access passes
• pre-Congress messages sent to all participants.
• Daily message to participants via Congress app
(3)
DIAMOND SPONSOR
In addition to the standard benefits,
partnership benefits include:
• Hosting of the Networking dinner
• 4 complimentary participant registrations,
including the Networking Reception and the
Congress Awards Dinner
• 50% discount on 4 additional participant
registrations
• 2 complimentary exhibitor access passes
• 50% discount on any additional exhibition
space
• pre-Congress messages sent to all participants
• Daily message to participants via Congress
app (3)
GOLD SPONSOR
In addition to the standard benefits,
partnership benefits include:
• 3 complimentary participant registrations,
including the Networking Reception and the
Congress Awards Dinner
• 50% discount on 4 additional participant
registrations
• 2 complimentary exhibitor access passes
• 50% discount on any additional exhibition
space
• 1 pre-Congress message sent to all
participants.
• Daily message to participants via Congress
app (3)
SILVER SPONSOR
The Silver Sponsorship
In addition to the standard benefits, partnership
benefits include:
• 3 complimentary participant registrations,
including the Networking Reception and the
Congress Awards Dinner
• 50% discount on 2 additional participant
registrations
• 2 complimentary exhibitor access passes
• 30% discount on any additional exhibition
space
• 1 pre-Congress message sent to all participants
BRONZE SPONSOR
The Bronze Sponsorship
In addition to the standard benefits,
partnership benefits include:
• 1 complimentary participant registration,
including the Networking Reception and the
Congress Awards Dinner
• 50% discount on 2 additional participant
registrations
• 2 complimentary exhibitor access passes
• 20% discount on any additional exhibition
space
The Content Partnership Packages offer opportunities to host sessions, present content, name awards, and support the participation of faculty. Each content sponsorship includes the following standard recognition and branding benefits:
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the Congress website, newsletters, and
programme booklet
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the on-site sponsor banner and holding slides
shown in session rooms
BREAKFAST SESSION
R45,000 (2 opportunities)
Organize and present a session (45 minutes) with a topic and speakers of your choice. The sponsor will be acknowledged with a "Brought to you by…" by-line on the programme and the session will be marketed in Congress communications. A light breakfast will be served for all participants. This opportunity includes venue hire and full AV/technical. Please note that the proposed topic and speakers will be subject to approval by the Scientific Programme Committee.
LUNCH WORKSHOP SESSION
R95,000 (3 opportunities)
Organize and present a session (45 minutes) with a topic and speakers of your choice. The sponsor will be acknowledged with a "Brought to you by…" by-line on the programme and the session will be marketed in Congress communications. A packed lunch will be provided for all participants. This opportunity includes venue hire and full AV/technical. Please note that the proposed topic and speakers will be subject to approval by the Scientific Programme Committee.
LOCAL SPEAKER SPONSORSHIP
R40 000
Sponsor an invited speaker and show your company's alignment with the topic. The sponsor will be acknowledged with a "Brought to you by…" by-line on the programme, and in a speaker spotlight in the Congress newsletter. Please note that the proposed sponsorship will be subject to approval by the Scientific Programme Committee. In addition to the standard benefits, partnership benefits include:
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SPONSORSHIP
R80,000
Sponsor an invited speaker and show your company's alignment with the topic. The sponsor will be acknowledged with a "Brought to you by…" by-line on the programme, and in a speaker spotlight in the Congress newsletter. Please note that the proposed sponsorship will be subject to approval by the Scientific Programme Committee. In addition to the standard benefits, partnership benefits include:
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
AWARDS
R15,000 (6 available)
Show your support for high quality research by sponsoring the research prizes for the winners in each category as selected by the Scientific Programme Committee. Awards for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster will each be awarded to a physician, a nuclear medicine technologist, and a scientist. The sponsor will be recognised in the name of the prize. Please note that the Organiser will procure the prizes on the sponsor's behalf, however the sponsor can elect to brand the prize if appropriate.
SPEAKER PREP ROOM
R20,000 exclusive
Host and brand the room where speakers check their slides and run through their talk in advance. Align your brand with the invited experts and place your literature, branded gifts, or merchandise in the room. Please note that any branding and gifting costs are for the sponsor's account. In addition to the standard benefits, partnership benefits include:
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
R25,000
Educational grants support the participation of students, registrars, and young medical professionals in the field of nuclear medicine. Preference will be given to those who have submitted abstracts. If you would like to support a group, please contact us.
FUN RUN ON THE PROMENADE
R20,000
Includes branded T-shirts, cap and water bottles
The Participant Experience Partnership Packages offer opportunities to sponsor the items that lift the participant experience and feed their body and soul during their time at the Congress. Each participant experience sponsorship includes the following standard recognition and
branding benefits:
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the Congress website, newsletters, and
programme booklet
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the on-site sponsor banner and holding slides
shown in session rooms
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
BAGS NOTEPADS AND PENS
R40,000 exclusive
Each participant receives a branded bag, notepad
and a pen. Please note that the Organizer will
procure and brand the notepads and pens on the
sponsor's behalf.
LANYARDS
R20,000 exclusive
Each participant wears a lanyard with their
personalized nametag for the duration of the
Congress - a high-visibility opportunity. Please
note that the Organizer will procure and
brand the lanyards on the sponsor's behalf.
BARISTA COFFEE BAR
R60,000 exclusive
Perk up the Congress participants with delicious
coffee served by friendly baristas. Includes full
barista coffee bar provision (i.e., all costs relating
to the coffee machines, baristas, coffee, and
consumables will be covered by the Organiser).
Please note that any additional space, branding,
or furniture hire will be for the sponsor's account.
REFRESHMENT BREAK
R25,000 exclusive
(Per break, 6 available)
Refreshment breaks offer a focussed opportunity
to engage with participants and promote your
brand with marketing material, banners, and
literature or branded merchandise. Please note
that any branding and gifting costs are for the
sponsor's.
ICE CREAM BAR
R50,000 exclusive
Who doesn't like ice cream? Includes full ice
cream bar provision (i.e., all costs relating to
delivery, set up, staffing, and consumables will
be covered by the Organizer). Please note that
any additional space, branding, or furniture hire
will be for the sponsor's account.
CHARGING STATIONS
R10,000 each
(Only 2 opportunities available)
During a multi-day conference participants
will turn to your branded charging station to
charge and store securely while they enjoy the
lunch break, returning to a charged phone.
Includes full charging station provision (i.e.,
all costs relating to the charging unit, delivery,
installation, and power will be covered by the
Organiser). Please note that any additional
space, branding, or furniture hire will be for the
sponsor's account.
HYDRATION STATION FOR REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES
R20,000 exclusive
(Only 2 opportunities available)
During a multi-day conference participants
will turn to your branded charging station to
charge and store securely while they enjoy the
lunch break, returning to a charged phone.
Includes full charging station provision (i.e.,
all costs relating to the charging unit, delivery,
installation, and power will be covered by the
Organiser). Please note that any additional
space, branding, or furniture hire will be for the
sponsor's account.
SPEAKER GIFTS
R10,000 per session x 10
CONGRESS APP
R45,000
The Networking Partnership Packages offer opportunities to sponsor the networking opportunities that round out the Congress experience and allow connection outside of the session rooms. Each Networking sponsorship includes the following standard recognition and branding
benefits:
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the Congress website, newsletters, and
programme booklet
• Acknowledgement as a sponsor with your logo on the on-site sponsor banner and holding slides
shown in session rooms
• Digital advert on screen in exhibition hall
This celebratory dinner and awards function takes place on 2 August and will include a highlevel Keynote Address. It is an opportunity for networking, celebrating a successful Congress, and acknowledging excellence. This exclusive package includes the opportunity to welcome participants on arrival, to give a brief welcome address, and to receive recognition from the podium.
• The opportunity to provide a gift for each dinner guest. Please note that the provision of a gift will
be for the sponsor's account.
The Networking Reception will take place on the 1st of August and all participants are invited to attend. It is an evening to stimulate networking and the initiation of collaborations while enjoying a social evening. Let us work with you to plan the event and maximise your return on investment.
• The opportunity to display your branding at the event, and to give a gift to the guests. Please note
that the provision of a gift will be for the sponsor's account.
The Faculty Dinner will take place on 31 July and is an acknowledgement of the experts who have contributed their knowledge and experience to the scientific content of the Congress. This exclusive package includes the opportunity to interact with nuclear medicine leaders and to provide subtle branding at the dinner venue.
• The opportunity to display your branding at the event, and to give a gift to the guests. Please note
that the provision of a gift will be for the sponsor's account.
A 3m x 3m stand consisting of a 3-wall tension fabric system (TFS). Additional features include a fascia board, a 15-amp plug point, LED lighting, a table, and seating. In addition to the standard benefits, partnership benefits include:
• High visibility branding in the exhibition hall
• Present your product specialists, in person, to network with participants
The valued partnership of companies that pioneer technologies and treatments within the field of nuclear medicine is crucial to the success of the SASNM Biennial Congress. Therefore, we would be delighted to work with you to create a tailor-made package that meets your specific aims for SASNM 2025.
Please contact our Event Manager, Pravina Coombs.
Email: pravina@thoughtfire.co.za
Mobile: 083 629 9394
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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
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