EPM2004 : 8th Australian International Performance Management Symposium

Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors

Opportunities for sponsorship of the Symposium are divided into Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Examples of sponsorship opportunities in each of these levels are presented below.

The level of sponsorship is recognized in Symposium promotional material. As well as publication on the Symposium website, this includes recognition in several e-mail announcements to over 5000 Australian and overseas recipients. This contacts database has been developed based on the contact's core interest in project and performance management.

The Symposium directly posts symposium flyers and programs to over 1500 addresses and distributes approximately 20,000 programs through professional association journals and magazines. Significant advertising support has been provided by publications such as The Defence Reporter - Asia-Pacific and Australian Defence Business Review.

Finally, the Sponsors involved is recorded in a high quality Symposium Handbook and in a sponsors section on the Symposium Proceedings CD.

Sponsorship consists of 'Hosting of the Symposium Cocktail Reception on 18 February. The value of the sponsorship is $8000. This option provides the opportunity to market in whatever form at the reception and inclusion of sponsor's logo in the Symposium Handbook and on the Symposium Website.

Promotion and Registration
In addition to identification in Symposium promotional material, a 10% discount applies to all delegates from the silver sponsoring organisations.

Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors Opportunities for sponsorship of the Symposium are divided into Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Examples of sponsorship opportunities in each of these levels are presented below. The level of sponsorship is recognized in Symposium promotional material. As well as publication on the Symposium website, this includes recognition in several e-mail announcements to over 5000 Australian and overseas recipients. This contacts database has been developed based on the contact's core interest in project and performance management. The Symposium directly posts symposium flyers and programs to over 1500 addresses and distributes approximately 20,000 programs through professional association journals and magazines. Significant advertising support has been provided by publications such as The Defence Reporter - Asia-Pacific and Australian Defence Business Review. Finally, the Sponsors involved is recorded in a high quality Symposium Handbook and in a sponsors section on the Symposium Proceedings CD.
Opportunities for sponsorship are divided into Gold Silver, Bronze and include:
Gold Sponsorship Hosting of the Symposium Dinner
	Sponsorship consists of 'Hosting of the Symposium Dinner' on Thursday 19 February. The cost of the sponsorship is not fixed but is simply the number of delegates at the price of the meal (probably about $80 -$100 for dinner, depending on the menu and liquor options). Based on an anticipated attendance of 250 delegates, the expected cost is in the order of $20,000 - $25,000. This option provides for the opportunity for the sponsor to market by whatever form you choose at the meal, distribution of material at the meal and inclusion of the organisation logo in the Symposium Handbook and on the Symposium Website, and selection of the speaker at the meal. Promotion and Registration In addition to identification in Symposium promotional material, a 20% discount applies to all delegates from the gold sponsoring organisation.
Silver Sponsorship Hosting of a Formal Lunch
	Sponsorship consists of 'Hosting of a Formal Lunch' on either Wednesday 18 February or Friday 20 February. The value of the sponsorship is $8000. This option provides for the opportunity for the sponsor to market by whatever form you choose at the meal, distribution of material at the time and inclusion of the organisation logo in the Symposium Handbook and on the Symposium Website, and the selection of the speaker at the meal.
Hosting of Symposium Cocktail Reception
	Sponsorship consists of 'Hosting of the Symposium Cocktail Reception on 18 February. The value of the sponsorship is $8000. This option provides the opportunity to market in whatever form at the reception and inclusion of sponsor's logo in the Symposium Handbook and on the Symposium Website. Promotion and Registration In addition to identification in Symposium promotional material, a 10% discount applies to all delegates from the silver sponsoring organisations.
Bronze Sponsorship Sponsorship of a Symposium Room
	Cost $2000 per day for smaller break out rooms (2 days) and $2500 per day for the Ballroom (3 days). This option allows for the display of banners/material in the room for the duration of the symposium and acting as Workshop/Track Coordinator in the smaller rooms. Selection of the Ballroom sponsorship will also allow the sponsor to make a presentation during the Executive Perspectives on the first day of the Symposium.
Symposium Stachels
	Symposium satchels will be branded with the bronze sponsor and Symposium logos. Sponsorship value is $2500.
Sponsoring the Proceedings CD
	Sponsorship value is $3000. The sponsor's logo will be included in promotional material and on CD label.
Exhibitors Establishing a Marketing Booth
	Cost per booth is $2500, which includes attendance at the Symposium for one delegate. Exhibitor material is included in the Symposium Handbook and Symposium Website.
Please contact us if you wish to discuss any sponsorship options or any special requirements.