Exhibit at the 39th International Gravens Conference
Where Innovation Meets Influence in NICU Care
June 16-18, 2026
University of Notre Dame | South Bend, Indiana
Position your organization in front of the world’s leading decision-makers in neonatal and family-centered care. The Gravens Conference offers exhibitors a rare opportunity to connect with an international, interdisciplinary audience actively shaping the future of NICU design, technology, and practice.
Why Exhibit at Gravens?
Direct Access to NICU Decision-Makers
Gravens is not a typical healthcare conference. It is the premier global gathering focused on the environment of care for high-risk newborns and their families.
Exhibiting puts you face-to-face with:
- Hospital leaders planning new NICU construction and renovations
- Clinical teams evaluating tools, products, and services
- Researchers, educators, and policy influencers
- Parents and family advocates shaping care standards
Many attendees arrive as interdisciplinary hospital teams—meaning your booth isn’t just generating leads, it’s influencing group purchasing decisions.
Secure Your Exhibit Space
Exhibit Schedule
Set-Up: Monday, June 15, 2026
Exhibit Dates: Tuesday, June 16 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Exhibit Hall is located adjacent to conference sessions for maximum visibility.
A Conference Built for Exhibitor Visibility
Designed for Meaningful Engagement
Your organization won’t be tucked away in a quiet corner. The Exhibit Hall is fully integrated into the conference experience:
- Welcome Reception held in the Exhibit Hall
- Breakfasts and all AM/PM breaks served in the exhibit space
- Exhibit Hall Reception with door prizes
- Open during registration and educational sessions
Attendees are intentionally encouraged to spend time with exhibitors throughout the event.
You’ll benefit from high traffic, relaxed networking, and multiple touchpoints across three days.
Exhibit Hall Experience
More Than a Booth
As an exhibitor, your package includes:
- One set of electronic conference syllabus materials
- An opt-in participant list with emails and organization names
- Advertisement in Neonatology Today
- Opportunity to donate door prizes during the Exhibit Hall Reception
- Participation in a new interactive scavenger hunt experience designed to spark conversation and learning about your organization
This year’s scavenger hunt invites attendees to engage directly with your booth through fun facts or interactive prompts—making your brand more memorable and meaningful.
Ideal for Organizations That…
Are Mission-Aligned and Future-Focused
Gravens exhibitors typically include:
- Medical device and NICU technology companies
- Architectural and design firms
- Publishing and education platforms
- Healthcare services and consulting firms
- Family support and advocacy organizations
- Recruitment and career placement services
If your work touches neonatal care, family-centered healthcare, hospital environments, or clinical education, Gravens is your audience.
Ready to Join Us?
Be Part of a Conference That Shapes Care Worldwide
The Gravens Conference has influenced NICU design and practice for nearly four decades. As an exhibitor, you become part of that legacy—supporting research, education, and global collaboration while growing your brand in a highly targeted environment.
Email Exhibit Application to:
Mitchell Goldstein
lomalindapublishingcompany@gmail.com
Airport & Ground Transportation
Good news: Getting to The Bend is easy. Whether you’re flying, taking the train or driving, making your way here isn’t a complicated process.
The airports closest to the campus are South Bend International Airport (SBN), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD). South Bend International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indiana. It is serviced by four airlines with direct flights to 13 destinations.
The South Shore is an electric train line that connects South Bend International Airport to downtown Chicago with stops throughout Northwest Indiana. Amtrak also connects South Bend to major cities like Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston and Washington D.C.
South Bend and Mishawaka are in the heart of the Great Lakes region between Chicago, Detroit, Columbus and Indianapolis. We’re just 10 miles south of the Michigan State line and easily accessible from the Indiana Toll Road. U.S. highways 6, 20 and 31 all lead to South Bend. State Roads 2, 4, 23, 104, 331 and 933 do the same.
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in the city, making it easy to get to and from the conference and around town during your stay.
Greyhound and Megabus offer direct bus service from several Midwest destinations to South Bend and Notre Dame.
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