January 30th through February 2nd 2020
2020 ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
Steamboat Grand, Steamboat Springs, CO
2020 Vascular Fellows Program
The objective of the 2020 VESS Vascular Fellows Program is to educate graduating fellows on starting a career as a vascular surgeon. Recent topics have included negotiating contracts, billing and coding, social media and branding, how to be successful in an academic vs. private practice, and recognizing/coping with burnout. Participants have the opportunity to present interesting cases with review from our moderators. Please consider sending a fellow or trainee to this outstanding program. It is limited to 30 individuals and is first-come, first-served.
Vascular Technology Forum
The 2020 Vascular Technology Forum will showcase some of the best and newest devices the industry has to offer. In addition to some of the current workhorse technology in the aortic and peripheral spaces, this year’s Forum plans to highlight new advances in percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy, embolization techniques, and intra-arterial lithotripsy, among others. The goal of this program is for industry to provide insights into current technology, and a look at what treating physicians may see as it relates to up-and-coming developments in the pipeline.
Next Generation Medical Student Symposium
The 2020 Next Generation Student Mentor Program will once again focus on providing medical students with a career interest in vascular surgery, a forum to see what we are all about. This symposium seeks to empower the next generation of medical students to experience the clinical challenges, technological innovation, translational research, and fellowship that defines our important specialty.
Registration is now open. The Deadline for Early Bird Registration is December 13, 2019. Registration will close on Friday, January 10, 2020. Included in your registration fee are all scientific sessions (including the Technology Forum), entrance to the exhibit hall, continental breakfast, coffee breaks and the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening. The President’s Dinner is by separate subscription and tickets are required for all registrants and their guests.
| Meeting Registration | Early Reg Until 12/13/19 | Early Reg After 12/13/19 |
|---|---|---|
| VESS MEMBER | $325.00 | $375.00 |
| NON-MEMBER | $425.00 | $475.00 |
| ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| SVMS MEMBER MILITARY | $150.00 | $175.00 |
| RESIDENT*/FELLOW*/ VESS CANDIDATE MEMBER | $150.00 | $175.00 |
| MEDICAL STUDENT* | $100.00 | $150.00 |
* A letter from your institution is required for verification which must either be faxed to the National Office at 978-927-7872 prior to the meeting or presented onsite at the Registration Desk.
| President’s Dinner Tickets | (Sat. Feb. 1) |
|---|---|
| ADULTS | $75.00 |
| CHILDREN (AGES 12-18) | $35.00 |
The Steamboat Grand
2300 Mt Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(877) 306-2628
Surround yourself in casual elegance and enjoy all of the amenities that the Grand has to offer! Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski area, The Steamboat Grand features 328 beautifully appointed guestroom accommodations, offering hotel rooms, condominiums and luxurious penthouses all in one location.
Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm (Eastern) Saturday, December 21, 2019, to guarantee the group rate and can be made by contacting the Steamboat Grand directly at 877-269-2628. After this deadline, or if the VESS block of rooms sells out prior to the above mentioned deadline, availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Please mention the VESS 2020 Annual Meeting to ensure the discounted rate.
We strongly recommend making your reservations as early as possible. We anticipate selling out of our discounted rooms early.
Total tax and resort fees per room currently equal 16.97%.
Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.
| Room Type | Rate Single/Double* |
|---|---|
| PARLOR | $164.00 |
| STUDIO / DOUBLE QUEEN / DELUXE KING | $238.00 |
| 1 BEDROOM | $282.00 |
| DELUXE ONE BEDROOM or ONE BEDROOM W/2 DOUBLE QUEENS | $340.00 |
On behalf of our meeting attendees, special discounted rates for ski tickets have been secured through Steamboat Springs Resort.
Tickets may (and should) be reserved in advance. There is no guarantee that discounted tickets will be available after the January 10th deadline.
If you plan to begin skiing before Thursday, January 30th please be sure to indicate this on the registration questionnaire. Arrangements will be made to have your lift tickets available in advance. Otherwise, tickets will be available at the registration desk during regular meeting registration hours.
Equipment Rental
Pre-order and prepay for your ski rental equipment to obtain a 40% discount when purchased 7+ days in advance of the meeting. Equipment rented within 7 days will be offered a 30% discount.
Ski Lift Ticket Group Discount Rates
| ADULT LIFT TICKETS (13+) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 DAY LIFT TICKET | $100 | |
| 2 OUT OF 3 DAY LIFT TICKET | $200 | $100/DAY |
| 3 OUT OF 4 DAY LIFT TICKET | $300 | $100/DAY |
| 4 OUT OF 5 DAY LIFT TICKET | $360 | $90/DAY |
| 5 OUT OF 6 DAY LIFT TICKET | $425 | $85/DAY |
| 6 OUT OF 7 DAY LIFT TICKET | $480 | $80/DAY |
| CHILDREN (5-12) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 DAY LIFT TICKET | $79 | |
| 2 OUT OF 3 DAY LIFT TICKET | $158 | $79/DAY |
| 3 OUT OF 4 DAY LIFT TICKET | $237 | $79/DAY |
| 4 OUT OF 5 DAY LIFT TICKET | $316 | $79/DAY |
| 5 OUT OF 6 DAY LIFT TICKET | $395 | $79/DAY |
| 6 OUT OF 7 DAY LIFT TICKET | $426 | $71/DAY |
Snowbird Resort is a convenient 45 minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Directions
AIRPORT
Steamboat is proud to be the most conveniently accessed ski resort in Colorado with nonstop flights from 15 major North American airports and convenient connections nationwide and worldwide. The Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) is just 22 miles from the Steamboat Ski Area. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is 3.5 hours from the Steamboat Grand.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
The VESS has contracted with Go Alpine Shuttle – an airport shuttle service – to obtain discounted rates for meeting attendees between the Steamboat Grand and either Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) or Denver International Airport (DEN). Reservations must be booked in advance and can be made by calling Go Alpine Shuttle directly at 800-343-7433. Be sure to mention the VESS Annual Meeting to receive the discounted rate. For more information, including pricing details, please visit the VESS website at www.vesurgery.org.
The VESS has contracted with Go Alpine Transportation to obtain discounted rates for shuttle service to and from the airport.
Go Alpine Transportation services Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) & Denver International Airport (DIA).
Visit Go Alpine to book your reservations.
Contact
Group Rates For Jan 30 – Feb 2, 2020
Group Code: #VSS
| HDN to Steamboat Grand | ||
|---|---|---|
| ROUND TRIP | ONE WAY | |
| SHARED RIDE ADULT | $52.78 | $33.67 |
| SHARED RIDE SENIOR (65+) | $32.58 | $25.25 |
| SHARED RIDE CHILD (6-12) | $26.40 | $16.84 |
| DIA to Steamboat Grand | ||
|---|---|---|
| ROUND TRIP | ONE WAY | |
| SHARED RIDE ADULT | $164.90 | $82.45 |
| SHARED RIDE SENIOR (65+) | $123.68 | $61.84 |
| SHARED RIDE CHILD (6-12) | $82.44 | $41.22 |
- Rates do not include driver gratuity
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
- Full Payment Due: December 31, 2019
- Hotel Reservation Deadline: 5 PM EST on December 21, 2019
Exhibit Dates & Hours*
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM | SET-UP |
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM | WELCOME RECEPTION |
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 | 6:00AM – 9:30AM | BREAKFAST @ 6:00AM – 7:00AM |
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 | 3:00PM – 6:30PM | BREAK @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | 6:00AM – 9:30AM | BREAKFAST @ 6:00AM – 7:00AM |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | 3:00PM – 6:30PM | BREAK @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | 6:30PM | TEAR DOWN |
*Exhibit Hours Subject to Change based on Final Program
To view all the sponsorship opportunities as well as exhibit hall details, please download the 2020 Annual Meeting Exhibitor Prospectus.
Coming soon!
- Exhibitor Personnel Registration Form
- Exhibitor On-site Information Sheet
- Exhibitor Floor Plan
Stay tuned for 2020 Exhibitors & Sponsors!
2019 Exhibitors & Sponsors
VESS would like to thank the following companies for the generous support of the 2019 Annual Meeting: