Whether yours is a new company seeking exposure to a global
audience or an established organization with a strong track record in
the field of water efficiency practices, WaterSmart Innovations provides
abundant opportunities for you to set yourself apart from the crowd by
becoming an event sponsor.
All Sponsorships include these base benefits:
- The right to use a "sponsor" title (WaterSmart Innovations 2016 Sponsor) in your own promotional materials
- Company logo on the WaterSmart Innovations 2016 Conference web page and link to your website
- Company name on sign at event entrance
- Recognition in the WaterSmart Innovations 2016 Official Conference Program book on the Sponsor page
- Company name by sponsored activity in the Official Conference Program book
- Recognition on signage during the conference
Additional benefits based on level of sponsorships are listed under each sponsorship level below.
Sponsorship levels
- Platinum $15,000
- Gold $7,500 - $14,999
- Silver $5,000 - $7,499
- Bronze $1,000 - $4,999
Platinum sponsorship level $15,000 (As Is)
- Company logo on cover of on-site program
- Company logo on banner placed in registration area
- Company logo on kiosks placed in key areas of the conference center
- Company logo on event banner
- Sponsorship recognition package above
- Exclusive exhibitor benefit: Company logo with listing in conference program exhibitor directory
- Complimentary 10' x 20' premium exhibition space
- Four complimentary full-conference registrations
Gold sponsorship level (Build Your Own) $7,500 - $14,999
You
may want to combine a few different sponsorships to have your company
name displayed in several places around the conference. Please review
the Sponsorship Packages below to see the options.
Gold Sponsorship will include the following:
- Company logo on banner placed in registration area
- Company logo on kiosks placed in key areas of the conference center
- Company logo on event banner
- Company logo featured on the Sponsor web page at www.WaterSmartInnovations.com
- Sponsorship recognition package above
- Exclusive exhibitor benefit: Company logo with listing in conference program exhibitor directory
- Complimentary 10'x 10' standard exhibition space
- Two complimentary full-conference registrations
Silver sponsorship level (Build Your Own) $5,000 - $7,499
You may
want to combine a few different sponsorships to have your company name
displayed in several places around the conference. Please review the
Sponsorship Packages below to see the options.
Silver Sponsorship will include the following:
- Company logo on kiosks placed in key areas of the conference center
- Sponsorship recognition package above
- Exclusive exhibitor benefit: Company logo with listing in conference program exhibitor directory
- One complimentary full-conference registration
Bronze sponsorship level (Build Your Own) $1,000 - $4,999
You may
want to combine a few different sponsorships to have your company name
displayed in several places around the conference. Please review the
Sponsorship Packages below to see the options.
Bronze Sponsorship to include the following:
- Base sponsorship recognition package
Sponsorships:
If you choose to sponsor any of the below, please fill out the Sponsorship Agreement (PDF)and either email to jennifer@lvmanagement.com or you can fax to 702-734-0636.
Opening Session and Speaker
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$15,000
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Big on first impressions? The sponsor of the opening session will have the opportunity to make the first impact on attendees.
Additional benefits:
- Sponsor prominently identified on two large projection screens before and after session
- Sponsor representative addresses attendees
- Sponsor may collaborate with WSI to select a featured speaker and topic
- Sponsorship recognized in the conference program and includes sponsor logo
- Reserved premium seating for ten at opening session
- Includes speaker's domestic round-trip airfare, conference registration and lodging
- Complimentary premium full-page placement in conference program
Thursday Evening Reception
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Fuel
enthusiasm for your brand by hosting Thursday evening's cocktail
reception in the WSI 2016 expo hall. Held from 4:45 to 6:30 pm, this
event is the interactive highlight of WaterSmart.
Additional benefits:
- Sponsor prominently identified as a Platinum Sponsor on Hotel Dura-trans display
- Two cocktail tickets emblazoned with sponsor's logo issued to each full conference registrant
- Sponsor opportunity to address and welcome attendees
- Opportunity for prize drawings at sponsor's discretion
- Sponsor signage at food and drink locations
- Napkins and decorative balloons or other amenities with sponsor logo
- Complimentary premium full-page placement in conference program
Conference Program Book
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$10,000
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As the official sponsor of the on-site program, your company's message will be delivered to every attendee of the conference.
Additional benefits:
- Your choice of prime location for a full page placement in the conference program - inside front cover or back cover
- Recognition within program of the sponsorship
- Opportunity to distribute sponsor-provided logo bags at registration
Wireless Access
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Be the preferred communication link for conference attendees.
Sponsorship includes a wireless access point that allows attendees and
exhibitors to use their own laptops and handheld devices.
Additional benefits:
- Screensavers on workstations progress through images provided by the sponsor
- Screensavers on workstations progress through images provided
by the sponsor. Users enter through a sponsor-designed portal with the
sponsor's message and the ability to collect user contact information.
- Sponsor may require users to visit their exhibit to obtain wireless passwords
- Web browsers open to sponsor's home page (or other page of the sponsor's choice)
- Sponsor's selected websites saved to the "Favorites" toolbar
- Complimentary standard half-page placement in program
Ground Shuttle Transportation
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$3,000
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As the
official transportation sponsor, your company can send a message to
attendees as you shuttle them up and down the Las Vegas Strip daily.
Additional benefits:
- Premium quality motor coaches
- Sponsor video playing on the on-board entertainment systems (sponsor determines content and scheduling of messaging)
- Coach drivers wear sponsor-provided shirts
- Specialized boarding and departure announcements on behalf of the sponsor
- Sponsor has opportunity to place advertising or full-body
wraps on coaches (at sponsor expense through arrangement with
transportation provider)
- Company logo on the podium, AV cart
- Company logo on the screen saver
- Ability to place signage display in the rear of the room
- Company logo on directional signage
VIP Reception
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Hosting
WaterSmart's VIP Reception assures you access to the conference's most
influential professionals. Invitations to your event will be sent to all
conference presenters and professional partners. Additionally, you'll
have the opportunity to invite your own special guests to join you. If
relationship-building is more critical to your company than simple brand
recognition, this event is for you. The VIP reception is held Tuesday
night prior to the conference opening.
Additional benefits:
- Invitations sent on sponsor's behalf by WaterSmart Innovations
- Luxury suite provided for one day/night. Suite includes a wet bar and entertaining areas
- Professional server included (3 hours)
- Food and beverage to be arranged and paid by sponsor
Badge Lanyards
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Few
things get as much eye-traffic as attendee badges. Why not add your
company identity? Custom printed lanyards will combine the conference
logo with your organization's logo. Cost of sponsorship includes
production costs of the lanyards.
Refreshment Breaks in WSI 16 Expo Hall
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(2) @ $2,000 ea
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Sponsor one or more conference refreshment breaks.
- Wednesday, October 5th in the exhibit hall after Opening Session
- Wednesday, October 5th from 2:05 pm - 3:05 pm
Additional benefits:
- Sponsorship formally announced by session moderators at the time of the break
- Prominent signs at break station and/or sponsor-provided table covering
- Sponsor option to provide custom printed napkins, cups or similar marketing
- Complimentary standard quarter-page placement in conference program
Recycling Program
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Share
in making WaterSmart Innovations a conference that not only promotes
resource efficiency, but also practices it. Put your brand messaging on
recycling collection receptacles in every venue. This is the only
persistent marketing opportunity near meeting rooms.
Additional benefits:
- Highly-visible recycling stations in conference and exhibit areas with sponsor recognition
- Acknowledgement in meeting "housekeeping" announcements
- Opportunity to collaborate with WSI and host hotel on waste reduction
Speaker Ready Room
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- Company logo on the screen saver
- Company logo on Virtual speaker web-page
- Ability to place a signage display in rear of the room
- Refreshments (soda and coffee) for speakers
- Company logo and directional signage
- Two (2) free full conference registrations
Conference Program Event Listing
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Hosting a
reception, special seminar or other event? List it in the conference
program. Two listings will be made in the conference program. First, a
listing will be made to the appropriate day's event schedule. Second, a
special display advertisement will list all hosted events and include
the date, time, location, event description and contact information.
Events may not conflict with the primary conference schedule.
Conference Supporters
- Interested in being a WSI supporter but don't see a sponsorship package that suits your organization?
- Does your company have an affiliate? Join together for a joint sponsorship!
- For customized sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Picchione
(jen@watersmartinnovations.com) or Lee Anne Short (leeanne@ce1.com) or
by phone at 888.293.9845.
Deadline for Sponsorships
- Deadline for sponsorships is August 1, 2016. Early reservations receive earlier and longer promotional value.
- Complete the form and return with your payment and logo no
later than August 9, 2016 for recognition in the Conference Program
Book.
Governing Rules, Regulations and Policies
1. Sponsors have first right of refusal for one additional
year to maintain the same sponsorship, subject to a commitment deadline
of February 12, 2016. After the deadline, un-renewed sponsorship
opportunities will be available on a first-request basis.
2.
WaterSmart Innovations staff must approve final copy, layout, design and
products of all sponsorships prior to production. WSI reserves the
right to restrict content for any sponsorship.
3. Final decision on any issues regarding WaterSmart Innovations Conference Sponsorships rests with WSI event management.
