Sponsorship Opportunities
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is dedicated to advancing trauma care through education, research, and career development. By becoming a sponsor, your company will gain prominent visibility among thousands of trauma professionals and make a meaningful impact on the future of trauma surgery.
As a sponsor, you will receive recognition in a variety of ways, including signage at the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly, exposure on our website, in our e-blasts, and across our social media platforms, which collectively reach over 12,300 followers on X, 2,700 on Facebook, 1,900 on Instagram, and 1,500 on LinkedIn. Your support directly funds vital initiatives such as webinars, scholarships, and educational programs that shape the future of trauma care and improve patient outcomes.
Explore our sponsorship opportunities to find the perfect fit for your company’s goals. Whether you are interested in supporting groundbreaking research, engaging with trauma professionals through events and webinars, or investing in the next generation of trauma surgeons, we have a sponsorship opportunity tailored to your needs.
Contact us today to learn more about how you can make a lasting impact on trauma care and elevate your brand as a sponsor of EAST. Together, we can improve the lives of trauma patients and healthcare professionals.
EAST Industry Think Groups
Partner with trauma and acute care surgery experts in an EAST Industry Think Group to gain insights, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the competition. Each year, EAST offers a limited number of virtual, 2-hour sessions where your team meets with 6-10 of our subject matter experts to discuss R&D, marketing, and technology adoption from the surgeon’s perspective. This is your chance to pitch your product, engage in valuable dialogue, and support the EAST Development Fund. Spaces are limited—sign up today!Investment: $20,000 (for up to two hours)
EAST GRADE Workshop Scholarship
Help fund trauma professionals’ attendance at the EAST GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) Workshop. Your sponsorship will support EAST members in learning evidence-based methodologies for developing the gold standard in trauma care guidelines, impacting practices that influence patient outcomes globally. See the EAST Practice Management Guidelines (PMG) page for a list of PMGs.
Minimum investment: $5,000
EAST Oriens Award
Support the next generation of trauma surgeons by sponsoring the EAST Oriens Award. This prestigious award recognizes residents and fellows for their inspiring essays on why they chose trauma and acute care surgery. Your sponsorship helps fund the winner’s attendance at the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly, contributing to their growth and development in this critical field.Minimum investment: $5,000
EAST Trauma Research Scholarship
Sponsor the prestigious EAST Trauma Research Scholarship, established in 2001, which supports outstanding researchers in the field of trauma care. By sponsoring this long-standing and respected scholarship, you’ll help fund groundbreaking research projects that will shape the future of trauma surgery and directly improve the care of injured patients worldwide. EAST will oversee the research and recipient selection process.Minimum Investment: $20,000
EAST Multicenter Trial Junior Investigator Award
Sponsor the EAST Multicenter Trials Junior Investigator Award, which helps a junior investigator conduct a multicenter trial that addresses critical questions in trauma, acute care surgery, or surgical critical care. The resulting research has the potential to transform the care of critically ill or injured patients. EAST will control both the research and recipient selection, ensuring a focus on impactful and high-quality studies.Investment: $10,000
EAST INVEST-C Research Hackathon
Sponsor the EAST INVEST-C Research Hackathon and drive innovation in trauma and acute care surgery research. This unique event brings together 5-10 aspiring researchers to collaborate with established experts, generating novel research ideas with the potential to transform trauma care. By sponsoring this event, your company will engage with top-tier researchers, showcase your commitment to advancing trauma care, and gain visibility in a highly influential community. EAST controls the research and recipient selection process, ensuring that the projects align with the highest standards and most pressing needs in the field. Your sponsorship directly supports research mentorship, collaboration, and the development of cutting-edge trauma care solutions.
Investment: $20,000