FOOD, WATER and ENERGY for a HUNGRY WORLD Sunday September 15, 2013 Registration, Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremonies Monday September 16, 2013 Registration, Plenary Session, Concurrent Sessions and Reception Tuesday September 17, 2013 Registration, Plenary Session, Concurrent Sessions, Reception and Gala Banquet with Closing Ceremonies Wednesday September 18, 2013 Registration and Plenary Session Calgary Sponsorship Program ABIC 2013 Establish yourself as an industry thought leader by sponsoring ABIC 2013, a program that showcases agricultural biotechology s role in feeding and fueling a hungry world. Our team will work with you to select a sponsorship package that supports your business goals. Please find our comprehensive arrangement of sponsorship opportunities described in detail below. Commit to sponsorship early and maximize your visibility through pre-conference marketing efforts. Our networking receptions will be world class events and will provide strategic visibility and corporate messaging opportunities. Our materials will be first class in design and production. We will assist you in meeting your company s goals, needs and budget at ABIC 2013 Calgary. Every sponsor will receive the following common benefits regardless of the level of sponsorship funding: Your corporate logo on signage at the conference events Your logo and link on the ABIC 2013 website sponsorship page A 100 word corporate message to be placed on the ABIC 2013 website sponsorship page Your corporate logo or company name positioned in media releases and outbound promotional emails Your logo in the ABIC 2013 official program. As the level of financial support increases, sponsorship benefits increase accordingly. The following is an outline of the sponsorship levels available. If you would like to discuss any of these options further, please contact Iris Meck at abicspon@imcievents.ca or call 403-686-8407. Platinum Sponsor Sponsorship level: $75,000 Host of the Opening Reception, Sunday September 15, 2013 and Co-Sponsors of the Closing Event, Tuesday September 17, 2013. This sponsor opportunity will provide high visibility and exposure to ABIC delegates, exhibitors and fellow sponsors at the opening and closing events. Welcoming Night Reception Hosts this high profile reception welcomes attendees to the ABIC 2013. It will be a dazzling evening and is guaranteed to make a great impression. The reception will be hosted in the exhibit hall of the TELUS Centre and will feature the opening ceremonies. Food, beverages, entertainment, venue and décor at the event will be provided by ABIC with no additional cost to the sponsor. The Sponsor will have the opportunity to make a brief presentation at the opening ceremonies, Opportunity to MC the opening reception, and make a brief presentation at the opening ceremonies and the closing ceremonies Full page advertisement in final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Co-Shared branding on conference bag (together with ABIC Foundation, Gold Sponsors, Exhibitor s Reception Sponsor, Gala Evening Dinner Sponsor and Conference Bag Sponsor) Your corporate logo on 20 complementary beverage tickets to be used at the opening reception Five full delegate registrations abic.ca/abic2013 BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!
Calgary Sponsorship Program Gold Level Sponsor Sponsorship level: $30,000 One full page advertisement in final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Co-shared branding on conference bag (together with ABIC Foundation, Platinum Sponsors, Exhibitor s Reception Sponsor, Gala Evening Dinner Sponsor and Conference Bag Sponsor) Three full delegate registrations Exhibitor s Reception Sponsor Sponsorship level: $30,000 This reception will be hosted in the ABIC exhibit hall and will allow participants to discuss the day s presentations and network with other participants. Food, beverages, entertainment, venue and décor at the event will be provided by ABIC with no additional cost to the sponsor. Opportunity to host the reception includes being the Master of Ceremonies of the evening program and to have the opportunity to make brief remarks (less than 5 minutes) at the Exhibitor s Reception Full page advertisement in final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Co-Shared branding on conference bag (together with ABIC Foundation, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Gala Evening Dinner Sponsor and Conference Bag Sponsor) Your logo on 20 complementary beverage tickets for use at the Exhibitor s Reception Three full delegate registrations Gala Evening Dinner Sponsor Sponsorship level: $30,000 The Gala Evening Dinner will be an exquisite event of fine food, entertainment and networking. Food, beverages, entertainment, venue and décor at the event will be provided by ABIC with no additional cost to the sponsor. This exclusive sponsor opportunity will provide the sponsor with the opportunity to be Master of Ceremonies for the Gala Evening Dinner and to make brief welcome remarks (less than 5 minutes) during the evening s program One full page advertisement in final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Co-Shared branding on conference bag (together with ABIC Foundation, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Exhibitor s Reception Sponsor and Conference Bag Sponsor) Three full delegate registrations
ABIC 2013 Gala Evening Reception Sponsor Sponsorship level: $25,000 This high profile opportunity welcomes the participants prior to the Tuesday Gala Evening Banquet. The Reception will be held in the foyer to the banquet room. This opportunity allows a sponsor to say a welcome and brief remarks (up to 5 minute) at the Reception Your logo on 10 complementary beverage tickets for use at the Tuesday Gala Evening Reception ½ page advertisement in final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Three full delegate registrations Spiral Bound Note Book Sponsor Sponsorship level: $25,000 Spiral notebook will be widely distributed by ABIC 2013 committee members, ABIC Foundation directors, and made available at several international conference venues prior to ABIC 2013. The notebook will also be distributed at ABIC 2013. Approximately 2500 notebooks will be produced and distributed and will highly promote ABIC and the sponsor. The notebook contents will have 40 lined pages, suitable for taking notes. This piece will provide a daily reminder of the conference and you as sponsor of the notebook. ABIC 2013 Spiral Bound notebook, the notebook front and back covers will feature a picture of the Calgary skyline, ABIC 2013 creative and the Sponsor logo Full page corporate advertisement on the inside back cover of notebook ½ page advertisement in the final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Two full delegate registrations Silver Level Sponsor Sponsorship level: $20,000 ½ page advertisement in the final program (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Two full delegate registrations For more information on ABIC 2013 sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ABIC conference office at 403-686-8407, or email abicspon@imcievents.com BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!
Calgary Sponsorship Program Continuous Water Sponsor Sponsorship level: $15,000 Get your name in front of this audience every time they reach for a glass of water during ABIC 2013. This sponsor opportunity provides the sponsor with corporate exposure on water cups at the continuous water stations at ABIC 2013. Water will be available in all the plenary and concurrent meeting rooms, the exhibit poster area. Bronze Level Sponsor Plenary Session Sponsor Opportunity to chair one of the plenary sessions and to hold a private meeting at ABIC 2013 with a plenary speaker from the plenary session you have sponsored. Five opportunities are available Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning.
ABIC 2013 Conference Program Sponsor This is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity to have high profile in the ABIC 2013 conference program. In addition to the ¼ page advertisement space in the program, you will receive the full outside back page of the program to place an advertisement (sponsor responsible for own artwork) Continental Exhibit Hall Breakfast Sponsor Opportunity to be the sponsor of one of three continental breakfasts being held in the exhibition hall. Three opportunities are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Food and beverage will be provided by ABIC with no additional charge to the sponsor. Lunch Sponsor Opportunity to sponsor one of 2 lunches available for sponsorship and present brief remarks (less than 5 minutes) at the lunch you have sponsored. Two opportunities are available - Monday and Tuesday. Food beverage and décor at the event will be provided by ABIC with no additional cost to the sponsor. Reserved seating (one table of 6 persons) for the sponsor of the lunch For more information on ABIC 2013 sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ABIC conference office at 403-686-8407, or email abicspon@imcievents.com BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!
Calgary Sponsorship Program Partnering Meeting Program Opportunity to sponsor the business-to-business partnering meeting program gives you the opportunity to have your name in front of ABIC participants. The partnering meeting desk will be located in a prominent high traffic area. Sponsor recognition will be at the ABIC partnering meeting desk and on meeting room signage Copper Level Sponsor Profile your company at ABIC 2013 at the Copper level and have your brand visible in printed material, web pages and signage at the conference. Pocket Program Sponsor Exclusive sponsorship of this pocket program includes the opportunity to have the outside back page for a full page advertisement. This item will be carried by the attendees throughout the conference providing the highest visibility for the sponsor. Poster Competition Sponsor This sponsor opportunity provides the sponsor excellent exposure to conference delegates and poster presenters. An expected 80 scientific posters will be viewed over the course of the conference with monetary awards being presented in the categories of Energy, Health, and Sustainability. Opportunity for sponsor to participate in the judging of the posters, and to make presentation to the winners of the poster awards during the Gala Evening program. The posters will be displayed in the ABIC exhibition area. Daily Newsletter Sponsor This is an exciting exclusive opportunity to have the sponsor logo and message on the daily newsletter being distributed by email to the attending delegates each morning. The newsletter will also be distributed to publication media contacts and editors. The newsletter will also be placed on the ABIC website on a daily basis. Sponsorship includes all three days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning newsletters.
ABIC 2013 Lanyard Sponsor Exclusive sponsorship opportunity to have the sponsor logo on the delegate lanyards which will be distributed to each delegate to wear during the entire conference and to all events. This will provide tremendous visibility for the sponsor during the entire conference. Delegate Conference Bag Sponsor Exceptional promotional opportunity to have the sponsor s logo placed prominently on the conference delegate bag which will be distributed to each ABIC conference participant.. This is a co-shared sponsorship opportunity together with ABIC Foundation, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, Monday Reception Sponsor and Gala Dinner Sponsor. Charging Station Sponsor A charging station is a must for conference attendees and provides the perfect placement to achieve corporate visibly on an exclusive basis. The charging station will be located in the exhibition area. Sponsor logo will be seen on and around the station on signage as attendees stop to charge up their communication equipment. Concurrent Session Sponsor Sponsorship level: $3,500 Opportunity to be the chair of one of the 5 concurrent sessions being held during the conference program. Choose one of 5 opportunities available Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Nutrition/Energy Break Sponsor Sponsorship level: $2,500 Opportunity to be the sponsor of the nutrition/energy breaks. As an energy break sponsor, you will reach people between sessions when much of the real business is going on. This will allow for special signage upon entrance into the area and on the buffet tables. Five opportunities are available Monday mid-morning and afternoon, Tuesday mid-morning and afternoon, and Wednesday mid-morning. Food and beverages will be provided by ABIC with no additional cost to the sponsor. Speaker Breakfast Sponsor Sponsorship level: $1,500 Opportunity for you to host a breakfast with 2 of your guests and a speaker of your choice. A continental breakfast will be served at no additional cost to you. Three opportunities are available.
Calgary Sponsorship Program ABIC 2013 Supporter Level Sponsor Sponsorship level: $1,000 Take advantage of this global event to have your corporate brand visible in printed materials, web pages and signage. Private Partnering Meeting Room Opportunity Sponsorship level: $1,000 This opportunity allows you to have exclusive rights to a meeting room for one day of the conference to hold your private meetings. Room will be set with tables and chairs, water and continuous coffee service. Includes meeting room signage. There are only five rooms available each day. Conference Organizer Iris Meck Communications Conference Organizer Suite 510, 5920 1A Street SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 0G3 Phone: (403) 686-8407 Fax (403) 255-4592 Email: events@irismeck.com For more information on ABIC 2013 sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ABIC conference office at 403-686-8407, or email abicspon@imcievents.com. To sign up as a sponsor, please complete the Sponsorship Registration Form available on the ABIC website at http://www.abic.ca/abic2013/html/sponsors.html or contact the ABIC office at 403-686-8407 or email abicspon@imcievents.com Conference Location Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 120 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0P3 Host Hotel Calgary Marriott 110 9th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 5A6 Phone: 1 (800) 896-6878 or (403) 266-7331 Reservation code: ABIABIA abic.ca/abic2013 BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!