Please review the important deadlines below, along with instructions for submitting required materials.
If assets are not received by the deadlines below, SOCU cannot guarantee inclusion in the conference materials.
Load-In
Friday, October 9th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Load-Out
Sunday, October 11th | 2:35 PM – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Location: Rhinelander Gallery, Floor 2
Exhibit Booth Size: 10′ x 10′ per booth
Exhibit Booth Spaces Include: 8′ high pipe & drape backwall, 3′ high pipe
& drape sidewalls, 6′ x 30″ draped table, 2 side chairs, and a wastebasket.
Friday, October 9th
Welcome Reception – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 10th
Breakfast Break – 9:05 AM – 10:15 AM
Lunch Break – 1:35 PM – 2:45 PM
Afternoon Break – 4:05 PM – 5:15 PM
Sunday, October 11th
Breakfast Break – 9:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch Break – 1:25 PM – 2:35 PM
SOCU includes 6 hours and 50 minutes of exhibit hall time, including 1 hour that does not compete with educational sessions.
Note: Exhibit hall hours, load-in, and load-out times are subject to change. Load-in and load-out is not permitted during exhibit hall hours.
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 586-7000
Phone Reservations Group Name: Skin of Color Update 2026
Several companies unaffiliated with SOCU or the NY Hilton Midtown, including Elite Housing Services, have been posing as the official housing provider for the upcoming SOCU meeting. These companies may contact
you directly to offer housing for the meeting via phone or through websites
designed to deceive attendees and exhibitors.
Do not give your credit card information or make any reservations via phone or website, other than through the information provided above from our official housing provider the NY Hilton Midtown.
If you receive a phone call or e-mail from any company claiming to be an SOCU housing provider, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Jennifer Griffith
Director, Business Development
[email protected]
For questions about a pre-existing sponsorship or exhibiting logistics, please contact:
Kristina Cerniauskas
Senior Program Manager, Sponsors & Exhibits
[email protected]
Your company will be acknowledged as a sponsor/exhibitor in SOCU’s program booklet and printed materials. Please submit the following assets:
All sponsors who have a contracted bonus presentation at SOCU 2026 must submit the following information:
Please note: All food and beverage items are provided, selected, and managed by SOCU. SOCU attendees pay for their meals as part of their conference registration fee (the meal cost/transfer for does not need to be reported by Sponsor).
SOCU Branding Packages are designed to amplify your impact and enhance your company or brand’s visibility throughout the conference. Please select the branding package included with your Premium Sponsor Package for specifications and instructions.
If you are interested in purchasing a Branding Package or additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Griffith at [email protected] or (949) 414-5791.
Note: Early asset delivery deadline applies for the Printed Ad in Conference Guide deliverable included in the branding packages. Final asset MUST be received by FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026.
Included in Executive & Diamond Sponsor Packages
Included in Platinum & Titanium Sponsor Packages
Included in Gold Sponsor Packages
Included in Silver & Bronze Sponsor Packages
Exhibitors receive two (2) complimentary exhibitor badges to
SOCU 2026, unless otherwise specified in your agreement. These
badges are intended for your on-site booth staff only, and must be worn at all times.
Exhibitor/Sponsor badges provide access to general sessions, subject to available seating. If the session room reaches capacity, exhibitors and sponsors will not be admitted. Additionally, exhibitors/sponsors are not allowed to engage in Q&A sessions or discussions. Exhibitor/sponsors cannot attend bonus presentations sponsored by companies with which they are not affiliated.
Please follow the link below to register your booth staff. When prompted, please enter the discount code that was provided by MedscapeLIVE! to utilize your discounted registration.
All audio-visual and power equipment services for your exhibit booth must be ordered through Encore, the venue’s preferred provider. Please visit the link below to place your order.
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Upon acceptance of the Exhibitor Application and Contract, the form will become a binding contract, subject to the terms, conditions, rules, and regulations outlined on the subsequent pages. Payment for Exhibit Space must accompany registration. Otherwise, full payment must be received as invoiced. Space cancelled prior to March 1, 2026 will receive a 75% refund; cancellation from March 1 – June 1, 2026 will receive a 50% refund; after June 1, 2026, no refunds will be given.
This code of conduct applies to all event attendees and participants, including all members, speakers, vendors, media representatives, commentators, exhibitors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. Signing this Code of Conduct is a mandatory requirement in order to attend or participate in this event.
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