An invitation to Sponsor ISDE7, WALIS Forum 2011 and the State nrm Landcare conference

NOTE: All prices are indicative as at May 2010.  Until venue and event management are secured, these prices are subject to change.

The Western Australian Land Information System (WALIS) brings you the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) 7^th Symposium in conjunction with WALIS Forum 2011 and the State National Resources Management (NRM)  Landcare Conference.

Traditionally the WALIS Forum, while open to everyone; is tailored to people working with geographic information systems (GIS) and those who would like to find out how they can harness GIS to improve their business.   However, with the ISDE focus, the opportunities for exhibition and sponsorship will be expanded tremendously.

The intention of the event is to provide opportunities for people within and associated with the industry to learn, network, identify potential solutions and to share and debate strategies for the future.

The NRM Conference provides an excellent opportunity for those associated with the natual eniornment to gather informaton about current best practice in natural resource management.

Program

The ISDE7, WALIS Forum 2011, NRM Conference will provide an international perspective on the challenges, demands and opportunities currently facing the GIS industry and our natural environment.  With the continuing awareness of the use and functions of GIS around the world, the Forum promises to deliver updates on current activities, planned future activities and the latest and greatest in new developments across many sectors.

The program will cover a broad range of digital earth modelling and geographic information issues providing delegates the opportunity to unearth their earth science and spatial potential.  The program will be divided into streams, with each segmented into key areas, such as business intelligence, land development pressures, climate change and resource management.

The conference program will include:

·         International keynote speakers to inspire delegates, drawn from the industry and other relevant areas

·         Respected local thinkers and practitioners

·         A range of key stakeholders to stimulate and challenge.

The program and venue will be planned to ensure that your organisation and its products and services will receive maximum exposure throughout the event.  With many WALIS Forums under our belt, we have the experience required to ensure your value for money is received.

We anticipate well in excess of 1000 delegates so please take the opportunity to promote your brand.

Venue

While the tender process is underway for the event location and management we cannot relase details, but we expect a highly suitable venue to deliver your exhibition needs.

Accommodation

A variety of accommodation (five star, self contained units, budget rooms) will been reserved for those coming to the event.  If you would like us to book your accommodation, please contact the WALIS Office on + 61 1 9273-7046.

Your involvement

You have the opportunity to participate in this conference both through sponsorship and the trade exhibition.  We would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in one or both of these categories as outlined in the prospectus.  Should the proposed options fall outside your requirements and you would like to participate, contact us and we will be happy to negotiate an alternative that will better suit your needs.  Upon confirmation of your commitment to this premier event, the appointed event managers, will liaise with you further and ensure your benefits as a sponsor/exhibitor are fulfilled.

Sponsorship

We would like to offer you the opportunity to become a sponsor of the ISDE7, WALIS Forum 2011, NRM Conference.  The Sponsorship opportunities have been structured to provide your organisation with the maximum possible exposure and benefit form your selected option.

Benefits

A brief outline of some of the benefits you will receive for your participation in the Sponsorship and Trade Exhibiton are

      Presence at and involvement in the premier international digital earth modelling event of the year and the premier national geographic information event of the yaer, where delegates will have the opportunity to view the latest technology, developments, strategies and ideas.

·       Opportunity to display and promote your products, services and initiatives to the key Australian stakeholders in the geographic information industry.

·         Opportunity to launch and/or showcase any new initiatives your company has developed.

·         Provision of numerous opportunities for your company to interact with your target audience and be exposed to the latest initiatives for improving the way earth is modelled and GIS is used.

·         Opportunity to meet face to face with key decision makers.

·         Opportunity to influence young minds and encourage them into the world of the digital earth and GIS.

Flexible Sponsorship Opportunities

The following packages have been tailored to appeal to a wide variety of marketing objectives. However, if there are other ways in which your organisation would like to be involved, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you, and encourage your creative ideas. Some examples of packages are listed below.  Please go to the Sponsorship Prospectus for details of all of the packages available.

All prices quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST

NOTE: All prices are indicative as at May 2010. Until venue and event management are secured, these prices are subject to change.

Platinum Sponsor ($30,000) - Limited to 2 sponsors

Gold Sponsor ($25,000) – Limited to 4 sponsors

Silver Sponsor ($20,000)

Dinner Sponsor ($15,000)

Keynote Speaker Sponsor ($5,250)

Exclusive Delegate Bag Sponsorship ($7,000) – Greener Bags

Chill Out Corner ($7,500)

Name Tag Lanyards ($5,750)

Sponsorship  for the spatial Technology in Schools (STiS) Competition  or landcare studies - student attendance ($5,000) 

Promotional Item ($1,000)

• Promotional item (e.g. mobile phone cover, zinc stick, cube key-ring) with sponsor name and logo, alongside the Forum logo
• Sponsor name and logo mentioned in all conference literature
• Acknowledgement in all conference literature and website
• Satchel insert (not to exceed 4 pages and no larger than A4 in size)
• Delegate List, to include name and contact details (subject to privacy laws)

Welcome Reception ($5,000)

Workshop ($2,500 – 1.5 hours) 4 Available

• Opportunity to showcase latest and greatest technology, developments, achievements and plans for your organisation
• Acknowledgement in all conference literature and website
• Satchel insert (not to exceed four (4) pages and no larger than A4 in size)
• Delegate List, to include name and contact details (subject to privacy laws)

Lunch Sponsorship ($3,000) 3 Available

• Corporate signage displayed during lunch
• Acknowledgement in all conference literature and website
• Satchel insert (not to exceed four (4) pages and no larger than A4 in size)
• Delegate List, to include name and contact details (subject to privacy laws)

Program Advertising Sponsor:

• Half Page ($2,000)
• Full Page ($3,000)
• Full Page Inside back cover ($3,000)
• Full Page Outside back cover ($3,500)
• Right Hand Page – Small add/logo ($1,000)

Proceedings Sponsor ($5,000)

• Full sponsorship for the post conference CD of proceedings

Note Pads and Pens (cost of pad and pens to you)

• Acknowledgement in all conference literature and website
• Delegate List, to include name and contact details (subject to privacy laws)

Trade Exhibition

We would like to offer you the opportunity to be an exhibitor at the ISDE 7 and WALIS Forum 2011.  We estimate the attendance for this event to be in excess of 1000 delegates.  The exhibition has been structured so that you will receive the maximum possible exposure and benefit from your selected option.  All meals, refreshments and happy hour drinks will be served throughout the exhibition area.

Exhibition Booth ($3,750)

To maximise exhibitor contact with delegates, morning and afternoon teas, lunch and all happy hour drinks will be served throughout the exhibition area. Trade representatives are invited to attend all conference sessions.

We strongly recommend that you book early to gain the best position, as booths will be allocated to exhibitors in order of receipt of application forms.  Once the venue and event management are confirmed support will be available to construct booths and assist with any modifications you may require.  Further exhibition details will be sent to exhibitors in a full ‘Exhibitor Kit’ later in 2011.

For your investment you receive:

• 3m x 2m standard booth
• One Full event registrations including all tea breaks and lunches
  

·         Acknowledgement in Registration Brochure, Program Handbook, confernce and  conference website

·         Your organisation  name and logo on Entrance Feature to exhibition

• One full day parking permit (per booth) for three days of conference Forum (extra permits may be purchased form event managment)

·         One delegate  satchel

·         2 x 150 watt spot lights

·         1 x 4 amp general purpose power outlet

·         Organisation name on set of fascia panels for each booth, printed in one colour (corner booths have two signs)

Booth Upgrades

Upgrades to your booth are available including increased sizes.  The extra costs such as furniture must be met by you.

·         Double Exhibition Booth ($5,000)

·         Triple Exhibition Booth ($6,000)

NOTE: All prices are indicative as at May 2010.  Until venue and event management are secured, these prices are subject to change.

A comprehensive list of sponsorship packages can be found here