Exhibits and Marketing Opportunities

Plan now to attend the 26th International Worm Meeting

Research conducted using C. elegans helps discovery in genetics, neuroscience, behavior, development and more. The 26th International Worm Meeting is your opportunity to help advance this important research by participating as an exhibitor, through a marketing event, or as a sponsor. Attendees gather from around the world and range in career stage from undergraduates to Principal Investigators. We are excited to be meeting in Kobe, Japan in 2027! It will be the first time the meeting has been held in Asia. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. We anticipate ~1,200+ attendees from over 25 countries. Use your marketing dollars wisely by bringing the decision makers to you rather than  having to visit individual labs and institutions.

Attendees are looking for products and services that help every facet of their research. If your company offers items needed for the running of a successful lab, then you should definitely be a part of this conference. Please contact Anne Marie Mahoney at mahoney@genetics-gsa.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Kobe!

Why this is your moment to join

Meet New Prospects: Registrants from over 25 countries attended in person in 2025!  Have access to an international community to generate potential leads.

Showcase New Products and Services: Show products and answer questions from the community about how your service provides solutions to help them in their research.

Support your customers: Your customers will be giving presentations on data they have received from your equipment. Come to show your appreciation and let others know the benefits of partnering with you.

Recruitment:Looking to hire? Worm 2027 attendees are qualified candidates that are motivated and invested in the research. Set up interviews throughout the week.

Save Money: Help your overall marketing budget by connecting with customers from around the world in one location. Attending Worm 2027 reduces travel to individual labs.

Engage with new attendees who are actively evaluating technology to purchase for their labs and also experienced returning faculty that know and trust your product.

Exhibit Package

Every exhibitor receives the following benefits.

3 meter x 3 meter Octonorm Shell Scheme with white melanine infill panels and fascia nameboard included 

  • 12 hours of exhibit time over 4 days
  • Two exhibitor badges for company representatives
  • Janitorial service for the aisles of the exhibit area
  • Security of the exhibit area

Exhibit Hours (tentative)

  • July 18–Opening Mixer 9:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • July 19–Exhibits open 8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. 
  • July 20–Exhibits open 8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
  • July 21–Exhibits open 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Digital Suite

  • Lead generation built into the conference app (savings passed on to you!)
  • Company name, logo, link to website and 50 word description on conference app and online planner
  • Company name, 50 word description and URL in the PDF of the Program Book
  • Social Media toolkit to promote your participation

Additional Benefits

  • Beverage breaks in exhibit hall during poster presentations
  • One conference registration to attend the full scientific program
  • One customer single day pass (must register in advance)

Booth Fees and the floor plan will be available in October 2026.

All services, such as electrical, furniture rental and audio visual equipment, will be handled through the decorator.

Important notice re: phishing attempts–Please be aware that third party companies reach out to exhibitors offering to sell the Worm 2027 attendee list or help you with your hotel reservation. GSA and Worm 2027 are not affiliated with these companies. Typically they are trying to gain access to your credit card information. Do not respond to their emails.

Reach Beyond the Booth

If your goal is to increase visibility and broader awareness off your products, consider placing an ad in the Conference App, Program Book or Abstract Book or a conference specific email. The Program Book and Abstract Book will be available online as a PDF file for all attendees to reference throughout the conference. Advertising
Get your message out to the attendees by placing an ad in the Conference App, Program Book or Abstract Book. The Program Book and Abstract Book will be available online as a PDF file for all attendees to reference throughout the conference.

Mobile App

Banner Ad – $1,500

Display your custom advertising on a banner on the mobile app. The App and online planner were downloaded over 2,200 times in 2025. Your ad will appear everytime the attendees log on.

Digital Advertising

Know Before You Go email – $2,500 

Promote your company with a banner ad (including your URL) in every attendee’s “Know Before You Go” email. With an open email rate of over 100% (because they look multiple times) you will reach all the attendees before you arrive at the conference.

New this year – Ad in GSA eNews – $1,800

Include an ad in GSA eNews that is sent to over 23,000 emails. The Ad will be placed in the dedicated Conference section (see 2026 sample below). Let the community know how you can help them in their research.

New this year – Company slide in the Coffee break Rotating Slide Deck – $1,200

Promote your company during the 30 minute coffee breaks throughout the conference by having a slide in the rotating slide deck. It will display along with the conference slides announcing GSA Awards,GSA Journals and housekeeping items (typically 40-50 slides).

 

Program Book or Abstract Book

The Program Book and Abstract Book were both downloaded over 800 times  in 2025. Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your company to all the attendees with a book that they will reference throughout the meeting and beyond.

Full page, color ad – $900

Half page, color ad – $450

Additional Marketing Opportunities

  • Plenary Session Sponsor – $1,500 –  Show your support for a plenary speaker that uses your equipment by sponsoring their plenary session (2 opportunities, limited to one sponsor per session)
  • New this year – Headshot Photographer – $1,750— The ever popular Headshot Photographer will be back in the exhibit hall in 2027. Sponsor the photographer by having your logo on a sign that every attendee will see as they walk the exhibit area. Show your support of current and future leaders in the field.
  • Branded item give-away – $1,000 – Your branded item will be distributed to each attendee when they arrive at registration. Item must be provided by the sponsor and shipped directly to the decorator.
  • Registration Fee Waivers Sponsor – priceless –  to support participation from low- and middle-income countries, companies can sponsor registration fee waivers

Contact Anne Marie (mahoney@genetics-gsa.org) to create a package that helps you get the exposure you need and fits your budget.

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