CONFERENCE 2O19. Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 CONFERENCE Sponsorship Opportunities

2 Sponsorship Opportunities CONFERENCE Portland, Oregon August The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals invites your sponsorship of the 2019 conference in Portland, Oregon August APBP s biennial conference provides outstanding training and networking that attract professionals working on active transportation projects in the U.S. and Canada. The APBP conference is an unparalleled opportunity for you to connect with your target customers leaders and innovators, established and emerging decision makers. Celebrate With Us 2019 marks the 25 th anniversary of APBP as an association. Our organization was founded at the ProBike Conference in 1994, and 25 years later, we continue to provide advanced technical expertise, foster peer knowledge exchange, and support the professional development of practitioners working to create more walkable, bikeable places. And we re heading back to where it all began to celebrate! Why You Don t Want to Miss Portland Photo Credit: Travel Portland We are anticipating a record crowd for Portland as we re going way deeper than just bike boulevards and car-free bridges. Major programs such as Sunday Parkways, Safe Routes to School, and SmartTrips have been managed by the City for over a decade; Portland has been installing bike parking quietly but relentlessly for even longer; and pedestrian accommodation policies for construction sites has transformed the city s streets. Well over 300 active transportation professionals and advocates are expected to join to become immersed in the educational, networking, and local touring opportunities the Portland has to offer! P 2

3 Who Exactly Attends the APBP Conference? Attendees are decision makers, the people whose recommendations and reputations are valued when contracting for services, plans, and products. In short, they are your audience, your customers. Innovators and leaders in the field Planners, engineers, landscape architects, architects, public health professionals Consultants Industry representatives Pedestrian and bicycle professionals working for city, state, provincial, MPO and RPC agencies Complete Streets professionals including transportation and health Advocates for walking and bicycling Photo Credit: Who Can Gain From Sponsorship of the APBP Conference? Pavement marking and signal design companies Companies offering streetscape design products Firms specializing in counting pedestrians and bicyclists, in wayfinding, and in safety Innovators with ideas and products for building walkable, bicycle friendly communities Bicycle parking companies Bikeshare companies Planning and design firms Non profit professional and advocacy organizations Purveyors of information and technology to lead the field Photo Credit: Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation Connect with your customers in Portland this August! P3 Photo Credit: Greg Raisman

4 Our standard sponsorship level options are Level Amount Noncommercial speaking slot 8 x 8 Exhibit Space+ 6 Table Top Exhibit Space++ Ad in program Complimentary Registrations Logo in program and on website Social Media Recognition Platinum $7,500 5 minutes X Full page 5 X X Gold Plus $6,000 X 1/2 pg 3 X X Gold $5,000 X 1/2 pg 3 X X Silver $2,500 X 1/4 pg 2 X X Bronze $1,000 1/8 pg 1 X X + 8 x 8 Exhibit Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Space comes with an 8 x 8 area with a 6 table, two chairs, and a trash can. Any additional items (including electricity, etc) must be coordinated with the hotel Table Top Exhibit Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Space comes with a 6 table, two chairs, and a trash can. Any additional items (including electricity, etc) must be coordinated with the hotel. Only interested in exhibiting? No problem! 8 x 8 Exhibit Space+ $3,500 One complimentary registration is included. 6 Table Top Exhibit Space++ $2,000 One complimentary registration is included. Looking for a way to connect your company name with a specific product at the conference? The following named opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis and come with signage and recognition in the program: Special Named Opportunities Amount Benefits Poster Sessions $2,000 On-site signage and program recognition Pecha Kucha Sessions $1,500 On-site signage and program recognition Sponsorship Add-On: Diversity Scholarship Fund A sponsor at any level may add a $500 pledge of support to our Diversity Scholarship Fund. The fund will be used to support conference registration for individuals in underrepresented populations in our field and your company will receive program recognition for your support. Don t see an exact fit for your company? Customized sponsorship packages can be made available to fit your needs. Please contact Melanie Bowzer at mbowzer@amrms.com to start the conversation! P 4

5 Hilton Portland Downtown 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, OR Sign up for your sponsorship today! Contact: Melanie Bowzer, Executive Director Deadline for sponsorship is May 31, Payment deadline is June 28, Photo Credit: Greg Raisman CONFERENCE P 5