Update:

Thank you all for your feedback! Given the short turnaround and the planning required (as well as the cost of creating signage, etc.), I've decided to table the notion of booth attendance this year. Instead, I will attend the spring 2023 AOTA conference individually with the goal of walking the exhibition floor to network (and get my steps in for the month). I am hugely optimistic that this will yield opportunities for us to connect - and potentially collaborate - with healthcare providers and health IT firms all across the states.

Longer term, I would like to explore the possibility of establishing an outreach fund that would facilitate an eNABLE presence at this and similar national events, as well as empower our global chapters to elevate eNABLE's presence in their own regions. As I stated in the comments above, I believe this is the most effective path forward to form effective partnerships, draw clinicians into the fold, and increase our impact.

Description of Proposed Project:

Adam Jennings (outreach coordinator) and 1-2 other eNABLE members to attend the 2023 AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) Conference in Kansas City from April 20-23. We will reserve an exhibition booth to showcase our work and make connections with people and organizations who may have a direct impact on our efforts globally and in the US.

Expected results/impact:

Elevated visibility of eNABLE at national conference with 7-9000 clinicians, researchers, and healthcare tech companies.

Estimate of work effort involved:

Coordination of community to source images for slideshow presentation, reservation of space (pending payment, but otherwise complete), acquisition of presentation materials (e.g., 3D printer, completed hands and other tech, etc)

Estimated timeline for completion:

Major lift already completed. Remaining work should take no longer than 1 month to pull together. Event takes place in mid April.

Names of individuals responsible for deliverables:

Dr. Adam C. Jennings

Amount of funding being requested:

$1500 (to reserve booth space). I was successful in reserving one of 3 final remaining booth spaces at a discounted price (down from $2600).

Additional funding may be required for materials (e.g., flooring, tables, signage- possibly between $500-$1000)

Further reimbursement for travel and lodging accommodations for any other eNABLE members interested in joining (possibly $500-$1000 per additional member). I believe that Jeremy Simon would be an ideal participant, but I would welcome any member who is willing to donate their time and is 1) comfortable with being "on deck" for up to 10 hours per day, 2) familiar with the 3D printing techniques, materials, and applications used to fabricate devices, and 3) able to speak easily with potentially hundreds of event attendees over the course of the conference.

Total funding request: up to $3000; minimum of $1500

A brief overview of my background with e-NABLE:

I am eNABLE's outreach coordinator. I would like to leverage this and future events to increase our visibility and standing in the healthcare ecosystem.