Annual International Meeting Exhibit & Sponsorship Task Force

Support the Success and Sustainability of the ABM Annual International Meeting

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The ABM Annual International Meeting depends on strong partnerships that support educational programming, networking opportunities, and the overall attendee experience.

The Annual International Meeting Exhibit & Sponsorship Task Force helps identify and engage mission-aligned exhibitors and sponsors who support the meeting while adhering to ABM's Code of Compliance. This is an opportunity to help strengthen the Annual International Meeting through outreach, relationship-building, and ambassadorial support for ABM's mission.

About the Role

The Annual International Meeting Exhibit & Sponsorship Task Force is responsible for supporting outreach efforts that help identify and engage prospective exhibitors and sponsors for the Annual International Meeting.

Task force members work collaboratively to:

• Identify organizations that align with ABM's mission and values
• Conduct outreach using ABM-approved sponsorship and exhibitor materials
• Support exhibitor and sponsorship recruitment efforts
• Collaborate with ABM leadership and staff
• Help build sustainable relationships that support the success of the Annual International Meeting

The task force works closely with the Code Compliance Committee to ensure all prospective exhibitors and sponsors are reviewed according to ABM's established policies and procedures.

What You’ll Contribute

As a task force member, you will:

• Identify prospective exhibitors and sponsors aligned with ABM's mission
• Conduct outreach and relationship-building activities
• Serve as an ambassador for ABM during sponsor and exhibitor engagement
• Support the promotion of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities
• Collaborate with task force members, staff, and leadership to advance recruitment efforts
• Help strengthen the long-term sustainability of Annual International Meeting sponsorship activities

Who Should Apply

We are seeking medical doctor members who:

• Have an interest in relationship-building, outreach, or partnership development
• Enjoy engaging with external organizations and stakeholders
• Are comfortable serving as ambassadors for ABM
• Value ethical and mission-aligned partnership development
• Are collaborative, professional, and proactive communicators
• Bring experience or interest in fundraising, sponsorships, business development, conference support, or professional engagement activities

Time Commitment

• Participation in periodic task force meetings
• Outreach and relationship-building activities throughout the planning cycle
• Collaboration with task force members and staff as needed
• Task Force term: Initially established for one Annual International Meeting cycle, with future continuation evaluated following completion of the project.

Service is aligned with the planning and sponsorship recruitment cycle for the Annual International Meeting.

How This Work Makes an Impact

Your contributions will directly influence:

• The sustainability and success of the Annual International Meeting
• Engagement with mission-aligned exhibitors and sponsors
• Resources available to support educational programming and attendee experiences
• ABM's ability to build productive and compliant external partnerships

This work helps ensure that the Annual International Meeting remains a vibrant, impactful, and financially sustainable event for the global breastfeeding and lactation medicine community.

Ready to support the success of the ABM Annual International Meeting through outreach and partnership development?

ABM strives to build volunteer groups that reflect the diversity of our global membership and welcomes applications from members with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, geographic locations, and professional backgrounds.

Applications for this opportunity close on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Apply to join the Task Force