Mission/Purpose:

The ASLMS Industry Advisory Council (IAC) exists for the purpose of providing a mutually beneficial relationship through which ASLMS and laser and related technology companies can work together to increase the value of Society membership, improve patient care by supporting research initiatives, and the clinical application of lasers, and related technologies in medicine and surgery.  

ASLMS IAC Member companies have made a leadership commitment to work closely with the elected leadership of ASLMS to foster the continued success of the Society, centered upon the continued development and safe use of lasers and related technologies.  Continued support by these companies is very important to the success of the Society’s research program and we thank and recognize each for their continued commitment to improve patient care. 

Use of revenue from IAC membership fees is restricted to funding the ASLMS research program.

Membership Benefits:

Each Industry Advisory Council (IAC) member company receives special recognition in the following ways:

1. Inclusion in the IAC sponsorship listing in the Annual Conference preliminary and final programs.
2. Inclusion in the video scrolling sponsorship listing at the conference.
3. Inclusion in the sponsorship signage at the conference exhibitor entrance.
4. An award/placard for placement in the company’s conference exhibit location identifying the organization as an IAC member.
5. Ribbons for booth representatives which indicate IAC membership.
6. Use of IAC Logo

IAC members will be provided with an Invitation to have a representative of their company attend the Luminary Session at the Annual Conference.

Each IAC member company representative is invited to attend the IAC luncheon meeting with the ASLMS Board of Directors at the Annual Conference.

 All IAC members will be included in the Industry section of the ASLMS Web site.  

 IAC members will be included in a special acknowledgement listing in two editions of the ASLMS newsletter “The Light Reader.”

Company name and logo listed in the Industry Advisory Council directory.

Members have an opportunity to serve on special ASLMS Industry Advisory Taskforces and to participate in and shape the future of the ASLMS/industry partnership through a close working relationship with ASLMS leadership.

October 2008