SPONSORSHIP & TRADE EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

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1 SPONSORSHIP & TRADE EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

2 WELCOME FROM CONFERENCE CHAIR The Conference Committee welcomes you to the joint national conference for the Australian Foundry Institute and the Australian Die Casting Association. You will have an opportunity as a sponsor to showcase your business and products to an Australian and International audience. This conference will attract in the region of 130 delegates; business owners, managers, professionals, practitioners and Government policy makers. Plus through Deakin University a linkage into practical research and application into industry. David Sykes, Conference Chair THE CONFERENCE VENUE Geelong Waterfront Campus is located on Corio Bay, in the central business district of Geelong. Originally built as woolstores in 1893, the buildings have been extensively renovated to create a modern and impressive campus centre. Geelong is home to many local beaches and parks, such as the botanical gardens, so you can enjoy every minute of the sunshine. Central Geelong offers a diverse range of cuisine, wine and activities ranging from cultural, recreational and family friendly. Greater Geelong is also famous for excellent surf beaches and an amazing wine region witplenty of opportunities to visit local cellar doors and taste some great Australian wines on offer.

3 BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship of AFI 2016 will expose your organisation, services and products to a diverse audience of delegates through a range of high profile, targeted communication and media activities. This event will provide sponsors and exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their organisation to a wide network of industry representatives from across Australia. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS The sponsorship packages have been designed to cater for all budgets and requirements. We are however, mindful that some sponsors have unique needs, and would be happy to discuss any specific requirements with you. SPONSORSHIP CONTACT Please contact our Conference Organiser in relation to any sponsorship discussions via the contact details below: AFI Conference Event Team Ph: info@afivictoria.org.au

4 PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 + GST Platinum Sponsorship guarantees to provide the highest level of brand exposure for your organisation, prior to and during the conference, and includes the following benefits: Naming rights to the events on Sunday October 9th 2016 and name badges Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material provided by sponsor Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in Opening and Closing Conference Address One trade booth (3m x 2m) including power, lighting, table and 2 chair Three full Conference Registrations inclusive of Social Functions Two additional Conference Dinner tickets Three satchel inserts for delegate satchels provided by sponsor GOLD SPONSOR $6,000 + GST Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material provided by sponsor Naming rights to one conference lunch (preferred day selected in order of receipt of confirmed sponsorship) Two banners for display during selected Conference Lunch sponsorship Two Full Conference Registrations inclusive of Social Functions Two additional Conference Dinner tickets Two satchel inserts for delegate satchels provided by sponsor SILVER SPONSOR $3,000 + GST Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material provided by sponsor Naming rights to one conference morning or afternoon tea One banner for display during selected Conference morning or afternoon tea sponsorship One Full Conference Registration inclusive of Social Functions One satchel insert for delegate satchels provided by sponsor

5 SUPPORTER $500 + GST Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material provided by sponsor SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

6 SPONSORED EVENTS GOLF DAY BY NEGOTIATION A relaxed unofficial start to the AFI 2016 Conference with a round of golf at the world renowned Thirteenth Beach Golf Club on Sunday October 9th All entitlements are as negotiated with the sponsor. CONFERENCE BANQUET $4,000 + GST Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material provided by sponsor Naming rights to the Conference Dinner to be held at The Pier, Tuesday October 11th 2016 Two banners for display during the Conference Dinner Four Conference Dinner tickets Welcome address to guests on the evening Logo on Menu s Company promotional material on each table HAPPY HOUR MONDAY 10TH OF OCT 2016 $3,000 + GST Held on Monday 10th of October in the Trade Exhibition Area for all registered delegates and accompanying persons to attend Banner on display during the Happy hour session Acknowledgement by Chairperson of the last speaker session prior to the event. LUNCH $1,500 + GST Subject to the time of booking the sponsor will have naming rights to the lunch function on all conference material. One banner for display during selected Conference lunch sponsorship MORNING/AFTERNOON TEA SPONSOR $500 + GST Subject to availability. Sponsors logo on all conference promotional material logo to be provided by sponsor Naming rights to one conference morning or afternoon One banner for display during selected Conference morning or afternoon tea sponsorship

7 SPONSORED EVENTS CHAIRMAN S BREAKFAST $600 + GST The Chairman s breakfast will take place each morning of the AFI 2016 Conference and is an opportunity for the Conference Chair and the day s speaker to get together before the beginning of the days program. Sponsor can place promotional flags or leaflets at each end of the table. SPONSORED ITEMS DELEGATE LANYARDS SPONSOR $1,500 + GST All delegates will receive a name badge and attached lanyard upon registration. The lanyard sponsor will have their logo (provided by the sponsor) printed on the lanyard. SATCHEL SPONSOR $3,000 + GST All delegates will receive a conference satchel upon registration. The satchel sponsor will have their logo (provided by the sponsor) alongside the Conference logo in a prominent position on all satchels SPEAKERS GIFTS SPONSOR $2,000 + GST All speakers at the AFI 2016 Conference will be presented with a gift as a mark of appreciation for their contribution to the event program. The Speakers Gift Sponsor your organisations logo will be displayed on the gift provided, and the Session Chair will acknowledge the sponsoring organisation to the audience at the end of the session. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS USB $1,500 + GST All delegates will receive at registration a USB containing all papers presented at AFI The Conference Proceedings USB Sponsor will have their logo (artwork to be provided) printed on the USB. SATCHEL INSERTS $600 + GST All delegates will receive a conference satchel upon registration. Organisations have the opportunity to include one insert for all attendees approximately 150 will be required to be provided at sponsors cost or through coordination with the AFI Conference Event Team.

8 SPONSORED ITEMS ACCOMPANYING PERSON GIFT $1,500 + GST All accompanying persons will receive a gift at the time of registration. The sponsor of this gift will have their logo in a prominent position on the packaging and Conference website hyperlinked to sponsor company website. EXHIBITION STAND $2,500 + GST The Conference exhibition space has been designed with exhibiting companies in mind to offer the highest level of engagement possible with AFI 2016 attendees. All Conference Morning/Afternoon Teas and lunches will be provided in the exhibition area. Exhibition spaces are limited and will be allocated in order of booking priority to secure your preferred space please book early. Each exhibition package includes: One exhibition space (3m x 2m) including power, lighting, table and 2 chairs. Signage fascia sign with company name One full Conference Registrations inclusive of Social Functions

9 EXHIBITION FLOORPLAN A detailed Exhibition Manual will be distributed to all Exhibitors prior to the event which will include all necessary information about AFI Should you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact the AFI Conference Event Team. 1 Coolfog 2 Foundry Training 3 Deakin/IFM 4 Keech 5 Wes Omega 6 Tooltechnic Systems 7 Inductotherm 8 Hayes Metals 9 Spectrosource 10 Refractory and Ceramic Thermo Fisher Scientific 14 Andrew Engineering 15 LCL 16 Pyrotek 17 ADCA 18 CSIRO 19 Voxeljet 20

10 AFI 2016 SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION BOOKING FORM Please complete the form below to secure your organisations sponsorship opportunities for AFI 2016 and return to: AFI Conference Event Team Ph: info@afivictoria.org.au Please note that all sponsorship considerations will be taken into account in order of receipt of confirmation and full payment. Upon receipt of your paperwork a Tax Invoice will be provided for payment.

11 AFI 2016 SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION BOOKING FORM Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Address Line 2: City: State: City: Telephone: Signature Date Post Code: I am authorised to sign this document on behalf of the organisation and acknowledge that the company will pay all costs as detailed below and follow the guidelines as detailed in this prospectus. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. The AFI 2016 Conference Committee and Organisers reserve the right to amend the sponsorship program or tailor sponsorship packages to benefit the sponsor and/or the conference. Every effort will be made to maximise sponsor benefits as well as delegates experience. 2. The AFI 2016 Conference Committee and Organisers reserve the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse any sponsorship application that does not up hold the objectives of the conference. 3. The AFI Conference Committee and Organisers reserve the right to vary the quoted prices in accordance with any change to the legislated rate of the GST which is currently 10% and is applicable to all goods and services offered by the conference. 4. All sponsorship and trade display bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of a signed application form. 5. All cancellations must be advised in writing directly to AFI Conference Event Team. Please note that in case of cancellation, a fee of 50% of the value of sponsorship may apply 6. No sponsor or exhibitor will be able to set up their trade display until full payment and a booking form is received by the AFI Conference Events Team 7. No sponsor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their sponsorship package without the approval of the AFI 2016 Conference Committee and Organisers 8. The AFI 2016 Conference Committee and Organisers will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the AFI 2016 Conference or related events. 9. In the event that the Conference is cancelled or delayed through no fault of the AFI 2016 Conference Committee and Organisers, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, labour disputes, natural disasters, acts of God, civil disorders, riots, insurrections, work stoppages, slow-downs or disputes, or other similar events then the exhibitor/ sponsor shall not be entitled to any refund or claim for any loss or damage.