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DRIVING THE FUTURE OF THE LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY.

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Biotech Week Boston (BWB) is dedicated to accelerating the business of biotechnology through new ideas, science, technology and partnerships to make a positive impact on patient health. It is a festival of leading events spanning the drug development value chain, giving you access to the most inventive scientific minds and business leaders in Boston and around the world.

You’ll find thought-leaders and potential partners from discovery, financing, manufacturing, clinical trials, who can help drive you closer to success. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to meet and do business with those who are shaping our industry's future, from researchers and investors, to CEOs and founders.

Add a dazzling awards party, and an evening of rock and roll, Biotech Week Boston is also the convergence of business and fun.

4,500+ Qualified Attendees

500+Sessions, Case Studies, and Panels

450+Expert Speakers and Thought Leaders

300+Technologies, Exhibits, and Solution Providers

5+Keynote Presentations

8+ Events Hosted by KNect365 and Partners:

BY GEOGRAPHY

2% APAC

2% Rest of the World

86% North America

10% Europe

BY COMPANY

Pharma 18%

Drug Delivery 17%

CRO 15%

Biotech 15%

Other 9%

Academia/Government 5%

Vendor/Solution Provider 21%

BY TITLE-LEVEL

ABOUT BWB

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ABOUT BWB

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HOST YOUR OWN EVENTTake advantage of the critical mass of potential partners and talent by hosting your own event during Biotech Week Boston. If you are ready to open your doors, or plan a party, we’re welcoming applications from community players who would like to include a hosted event in the festival. To learn more, contact us at [email protected].

Host Event/Activity Monday Sept. 25TuesdaySept. 26

WednesdaySept. 27

ThursdaySept. 28

BioProcess International Conference & Exhibition X X X X

Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & Commercialization X X X

BWB Festival Keynotes

Brewery Tour/Offsite Excursions X

“Celebration of Science” Networking Reception X

Women’s Executive Leadership Dinner X

Battle of the Biotech Bands X

BioPharm America X X

Start-up Pitch Competition

Cell & Gene Therapy CEO X

Diversity Panel

Boston Life Sciences Disruptors X

Xconomy Awards at Biotech Week Boston

CRO/CMO Symposium

PRELIMINARY FESTIVAL AGENDA

Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H.Chief Executive Officer Shire

J. Craig Venter, Ph.D.Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Head of Scientific Strategy, Human Longevity, Inc.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ENTERTAINMENT


FESTIVAL EVENT IN BOSTON SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2017

BioProcess International Conference & Exhibition is the largest bioprocessing event bringing you the science, technologies and partners needed to accelerate promising biologics towards commercial success. Evaluate next-generation tools and technologies from a global network of solutions providers to accelerate speed, efficiency and ROI.

BioProcess InternationalConference & Exhibition

Cell & Gene TherapyBioprocessing & Commercialization

6 CONFERENCES — 1 FESTIVAL

Title Levels

Researcher/Scientist/Senior Scientist 34% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Manager/Supervisor/leader 20% ● ● ● ● ● ● Director/Associate Director/Head 16% ● ● ● ● Engineer 13% ● ● ● Investigator/Specialist/Associate 10% ● ● Founder 7% ●

BioPharm America is the gateway to capital, innovation, and partners in the life sciences. Gain access to the industry’s leading partnering system, global decision makers, and unsurpassed knowledge and networking to propel your business.

Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & Commercialization is the most focused event for cost-effective and efficient cell, gene and immunotherapy approaches. This meeting delivers the focused science and business content designed specifically for the cell therapy and regenerative medicine fields, while providing a pivotal gathering place for connecting industry, funding sources, government and academia.

Title Levels Director/Head 26% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● President/Vice President/C-Level 22% ● ● ● ● ● ● Manager/Supervisor 21% ● ● ● ● ● ● Research/Scientist 20% ● ● ● ● ● ● Academic 6% ● ● Other 5% ●

Title Levels

Senior Management (Director, VP) 35% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Top Management (CEO, CSO, CFO, President, Managing Director) 34% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Middle Management/Other 31% ● ● ● ● ● ●

MassBio CRO/CMO Symposium Now in its sixth year, the Massachusetts CRO/CMO Symposium shines a spotlight on the strength and success of the CRO and CMO communities in the Commonwealth. The Symposium draws 300+ attendees to discuss and evaluate the best alternatives that have evolved in shortening time to market. A series of case studies, interactive panel discussions, and networking sessions provide ample time to explore the various techniques and approaches being used by both virtual and established companies.

Title Levels

VP/Director 49% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Manager 30% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● C-Level 21% ● ● ● ● ●


Cell & Gene Therapy CEO is an off-the-record networking forum for CEOs, high-level decision makers, researchers in cell therapy, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine. Healthcare investors also attend. Intimate discussions focus on debating business model efficiencies, financing, regulatory issues, market access and reimbursement, novel partnerships, manufacturing and delivery challenges.

6 CONFERENCES — 1 FESTIVAL

Disruption in biotech comes in the form of new technologies to ideas that can challenge the status quo. Boston has both of these in spades, with ambitious biotech startups transforming drug development and industry leaders tackling the sector’s toughest issues. But which new companies are forging the most radical paths and are poised to become the biggest disruptors? Boston’s Life Science Disruptors is the annual evening event featuring candid stories from some of New England’s most radical company leaders, founders, and VC backers out to change the game in biotech.

Title Levels

C-Level 78% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● VP/Director 14% ● ● ● ● Other 8% ● ●

Title Levels C-Level/VP 44% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Director 35% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Consultant 10% ● ● ● Research 8% ● ● Other 3% ●

Title Levels

VP/Director 49% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Manager 30% ● ● ● ● ● ● ● C-Level 21% ● ● ● ● ● SOCIAL & NETWORKING EVENTS

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Start-up Pitch Competition Diversity Panel

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The co-located exhibit hall at BWB will give sponsors and exhibitors a chance to interact with and showcase their brand to attendees representing the entire life science ecosystem.

THE BWB EXHIBIT HALL


All BWB sponsorship packages can be tailored to match your company’s needs and objectives. Available opportunities range from private party sponsorships, to speaking engagements, to big splash brand placement that makes an impression on every attendee onsite.

Biotech Week Boston Festival Sponsorship packages include:

PREMIER: Achieve the highest level of visibility with exclusive opportunities to address attendees onstage at keynotes and receptions, and the most prominent print/digital logo placements, including sponsorship off the official conference bag.

PRESIDENTIAL: Make a huge impact on attendees with prominent branding on every stage and registration area, host clients in your private meeting room, address the audience at various social events onsite.

EXECUTIVE: Reach every attendee via email and onsite branding, play an important role in an onsite social event, and sponsor the Refresh & Recharge stations

SUPPORTING: Raise your profile with highly sought-after branding across all the co-located BWB events

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PREMIER PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SUPPORTINGMax Capacity 2 3 4 -

Price $100k $75k $50k $25k

Festival Bag Sponsorship ✔

Battle of the Bands Sponsor ✔

Refresh & Recharge Sponsor ✔

Video interview ✔ ✔

Private Meeting Room ✔ ✔

Email to attendees ✔ ✔ ✔

Reg or Entrance Branding at all BWB Events ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Main Stage Branding ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Festival Sponsor Chairdrop Flyer ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Festival Passes 10 6 3 2

Number of Choices for the options below 4 2 1 -

Option to Speak at BWB event of choice ✔

Keynote Sponsor ✔ ✔

Women's Leadership Dinner Sponsor ✔ ✔

Celebration of Science Sponsor ✔ ✔ ✔

Xconomy Awards @ BWB Sponsor ✔ ✔ ✔

BWB Theatre Sponsor ✔ ✔ ✔

PREMIER SPONSORSHIP $100,000 – LIMIT 2 PER FESTIVAL


HIGH-IMPACT BRANDINGn Top-notch branding across all BWB events

• Festival Bag: Enjoy premier logo placement on the official conference bag distributed to all BWB attendees

• Registration Areas: Your brand and sponsor recognition will be featured within signage seen by every attendee as they pick up their badge

• Main Stages: Align your brand with the most important speakers of the event through sponsorship recognition on signage, intro slide, and chairperson mentions on the main stages of all BWB conferences and social events

n Most Prominent Signage in Main Conference Area (Hynes Convention Center)

• BWB Hall of Fame: Attendees will take note of your brand on large hanging banners as they enter the main conference (both Boylston and Prudential entrances)

• Digital Screens: Make an impression on attendees through sponsor recognition across all 21 screens with the highest share of impressions and a dedicated 5 second ad that runs on every screen each hour of the event

• Central Rotunda: Prominent logo placements via central banner and pillar wrap in rotunda

n Priority Brand Placement and Sponsor Recognition within:• Daily newsletter: Attendees will be reminded of your important role in the event each morning when they check their email

• Festival Sponsor Flyer Chair Drop: 1/2 page of a double-sided flyer chair drop will be exclusively dedicated to the Premier Sponsors

• Festival Website: Receive prominent brand recognition in the Home Page hero banner and sponsors page of the official festival website

• Festival Guide: 2-page spread included on sponsor page

MESSAGINGn Emails to attendees of all BWB events

• 1x Pre-event Email to promote your company’s presence at the event

• 1x Post-event Email to thank attendees after the event

n Email to 70k contacts — Extend your reach beyond the event with an email broadcast to a segment of the massive KNect365 database of qualified life sciences decision makers

n Video Interview — We’ll interview your leader or expert on camera, promote via social media, and provide the file for your own marketing campaigns

NETWORKING & LEAD-GENn Meeting Room — Private meeting room with conference table seating and

entrance signage in the Hynes Convention Center for three days

n Passes for your staff, prospects, and clients:

• 10 Festival Passes

• 2 All-Access Passes (includes access to all social events)


PREMIER SPONSORSHIP (CONTINUED)

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS (CHOICE OF FOUR)Availability is limited and secured on a first-come, first-served basis

Speaking Engagement SponsorAddress the audience as a presenter, moderator, or panelist at the BWB event of your choice. We’ll work with you to identify the best speaking opportunity to suit your needs at one of the following events:

• BioProcess International• Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & Commercialization• BioPharm America• Cell & Gene Therapy CEO• Xconomy Boston's Life Science Disruptors

Celebration of Science SponsorBWB attendees look forward to the Celebration of Science at the biggest party of the festival. As the lead sponsor, you’ll enjoy:

• 3-minute introduction of headlining entertainment• Photo Booth Sponsorship• Prominent branding in entrance, attendee messaging, and associated onsite signage

"Xconomy Awards @ BWB" SponsorWith the help of a stellar panel of judges, Xconomy will honor the people, companies, and organizations that make the Boston life sciences community one of the most vibrant innovation centers in the world. As a lead sponsor of this gala dinner and reception you’ll capitalize on the following opportunities:

• 8 tickets for your staff and clients to attend awards ceremony and sit at your reserved VIP table close to the stage• Exclusive sponsorship of one award category with the opportunity to announce/present to the winner onstage, and participate in an

offstage photo opportunity• Post-event “Congratulation banner run nationally on the Xconomy network site for one month• Branding and sponsor recognition within:

• Announcement by the event host• Printed stage signage, table signage, and event program• Attendee messaging, including dedicated event website, registration page, invitations, and reminders• Post-event slide show on the Xconomy Network website

Women's Leadership Dinner SponsorSponsor this annual gala to reach influential leaders through:

• 5-min welcome address led by your company’s leader• Sponsor recognition on dedicated website, registration page,

invitations, and reminders to attendees

Keynote SponsorSponsor one of the many keynote addresses at BWB to enjoy:

• 5-minute intro by your leader• Gobo prior to keynote start• Recognition on welcome slides

BWB Theatre SponsorMake an impact on attendees throughout the entire event by sponsoring the BWB Theatre. You’ll enjoy:

• Prominent branding on podium and 20x10 banner• Opportunity to introduce the speaker and distribute a seat drop collateral or giveaway at two sessions of your choice• 30-sec video playing between sessions• Sponsor recognition on holding slides, onsite signage, and attendee messaging


PRESIDENTIAL SPONSORSHIP $75,000 – LIMIT 3 PER FESTIVAL

HIGH-IMPACT BRANDINGn Prominent Branding across all BWB

events • Registration areas: Your brand and sponsor recognition

will be featured within signage seen by every attendee as they pick up their badge

• Main Stages: Align your brand with the most important speakers of the event through sponsorship recognition on signage, intro slide, and chairperson mentions on the main stages of all BWB conferences and social events

n Prominent Signage in Main Conference Area (Hynes Convention Center)

• Digital Screens: Make an impression on attendees through sponsor recognition across all 21 screens with a dedicated 3-second ad that runs on every screen each hour of the event

• Central Rotunda: Prominent logo placements via central banner and pillar wrap in rotunda

n Priority Brand Placement and Sponsor Recognition within:• Daily newsletter: Attendees will be reminded of your important role in the event each morning

when they check their email

• Festival Sponsor Flyer Chair Drop: 1/2 page of a double-sided flyer chair drop will be exclusively dedicated to the Presidential Sponsors

• Festival Website: Receive prominent brand recognition on sponsors page of the official festival website

• Festival Guide: 1-page advertisement included on sponsor page

n Battle of the Bands Sponsorship• Address Audience Onstage: Opportunity to welcome the audience or introduce a band• Branded Giveaway: Provide a giveaway to distribute to all attendees as they enter• Sponsor Recognition: Enjoy sponsorship recognition within onsite signage and attendee messaging

MESSAGINGn Emails to attendees of all BWB events

• 1x Pre-event Email to promote your company’s presence at the event

• 1x Post-event Email to thank attendees after the event

n Video Interview — We’ll interview your leader or expert on camera, promote via social media, and provide the file for your own marketing campaigns

NETWORKING & LEAD-GENn Meeting Room — Private meeting room with conference table seating

and entrance signage in the Hynes Convention Center for three days

n Passes for your staff, prospects, and clients:


• 1 All-Access Pass

• 2 passes to all fee-based social events


EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS (CHOICE OF TWO)Availability is limited and secured on a first-come, first-served basis

Celebration of Science SponsorBWB attendees look forward to the Celebration of Science at the biggest party of the festival. As one of the top sponsors, you’ll enjoy:

• 2-minute welcome address

• Branded giveaway (sponsor provided)

• Bar branding

• Prominent branding in entrance, attendee messaging, and associated onsite signage

"Xconomy Awards @ BWB" SponsorWith the help of a stellar panel of judges, Xconomy will honor the people, companies, and organizations that make the Boston life sciences community one of the most vibrant innovation centers in the world. As a lead sponsor of this gala dinner and reception you’ll capitalize on the following opportunities:

• 8 tickets for your staff and clients to attend awards ceremony and sit at your reserved VIP table close to the stage

• Exclusive sponsorship of one award category with the opportunity to announce/present to the winner onstage, and participate in an offstage photo opportunity

• Post-event “Congratulation banner run nationally on the Xconomy network site for one month

• Branding and sponsor recognition within:

o Announcement by the event host

o Printed stage signage, table signage, and event program

o Attendee messaging, including dedicated event website, registration page, invitations, and reminders

o Post-event slide show on the Xconomy Network website

Women's Leadership Dinner SponsorSponsor this annual gala to reach influential leaders through:

• Introduction of guest speaker

• Sponsor recognition on dedicated website, registration page, invitations, and reminders to attendees

Keynote SponsorSponsor one of the many keynote addresses at BWB to enjoy:

• Recognition on welcome slides

• Chair drop of branded giveaway or collateral


• Prominent branding on 20x10 banner

• Opportunity to introduce the speaker and distribute a seat drop collateral or giveaway at one session of your choice

• 30-sec video playing between sessions

• Sponsor recognition on holding slides, onsite signage, and attendee messaging

PRESIDENTIAL SPONSORSHIP (CONTINUED)


EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP $50,000 – LIMIT 3 PER FESTIVAL

HIGH-IMPACT BRANDING & MESSAGINGn Prominent branding across all BWB events

• Registration areas: Your brand and sponsor recognition will be featured within signage seen by every attendee as they pick up their badge

• Main Stages: Align your brand with the most important speakers of the event through sponsorship recognition on signage, and intro slide of all BWB conferences and social events

n Prominent Signage in Main Conference Area (Hynes Convention Center)• Digital Screens: Make an impression on attendees through

sponsor recognition across all 21 screens

• Central Rotunda: Prominent logo placement via central banner in rotunda

n Priority Brand Placement and Sponsor Recognition within:• Daily newsletter: Attendees will be reminded of your important

role in the event each morning when they check their email

• Festival Sponsor Flyer Chair Drop: 1/2 page of a double-sided flyer chair drop will be exclusively dedicated to the Executive Sponsors


• Festival Guide: ½-page advertisement included on sponsor page

n Relax and Recharge Sponsor:• Water Bottle Sponsorship: Place your logo on the official BWB

water bottle distributed to all attendees

• Collateral Distribution: Make your collateral available to attendees in literature racks as they relax in between sessions

• Branding: Your brand will be prominently featured on lounge fixture, associated signage and attendee messaging

n 1x Post-event email to attendees of all BWB events

NETWORKING & LEAD-GENn Passes for your staff, prospects, and clients:


• 1 All-Access Pass

• 2 passes to all fee-based social events

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS (CHOICE OF TWO)Availability is limited and secured on a first-come, first-served basis

Celebration of Science SponsorBWB attendees look forward to the Celebration of Science at the biggest party of the festival. As one of the top sponsors, you’ll enjoy:

• Branded signature cocktail made available to all attendees

• Branding on games


"Xconomy Awards @ BWB" SponsorWith the help of a stellar panel of judges, Xconomy will honor the people, companies, and organizations that make the Boston life sciences community one of the most vibrant innovation centers in the world. As a Category Sponsor of this first annual award ceremony you can capitalize on the following opportunities:

• Onstage recognition of as an Award Category Sponsor

• Photo opportunity with Category panelist and winner

• Sponsor recognition on dedicated event website, registration page, invitations, and reminders to attendees

• Option to present award to winner at their office


• Prominent branding on 20x10 banner

• Opportunity to distribute a seat drop collateral or giveaway at one session of your choice

• Sponsor recognition on holding slides, onsite signage, and attendee messaging

BRANDINGn Prominent branding across all BWB events • Registration areas: Your brand and sponsor recognition will be

featured within signage seen by every attendee as they pick up their badge

• Main Stages: Align your brand with the most important speakers of the event through sponsorship recognition on signage, and intro slide of all BWB conferences and social events

n Prominent Signage in Main Conference Area (Hynes Convention Center)

• Digital Screens: Make an impression on attendees through sponsor recognition across all 21 screens

n Priority Brand Placement and Sponsor Recognition within:

• Daily newsletter: Attendees will be reminded of your important role in the event each morning when they check their email

• Festival Sponsor Flyer Chair Drop: 1/2 page of a double-sided flyer chair drop will be exclusively dedicated to the Supporting Sponsors


• Festival Guide: Listing included on sponsor page

NETWORKING & LEAD-GEN• Passes for your staff, prospects, and clients:


EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS(CHOICE OF ONE)

Celebration of Science Co-SponsorBWB attendees look forward to the Celebration of Science at the biggest party of the festival. As one of the top sponsors, you’ll enjoy:

• Branding on games


BWB Hall of Fame BrandingAttendees will take note of your brand as they enter the main conference (both Boylston and Prudential entrances):

• Pillar wrap, hanging banner, and floor decal

SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIP $25,000



FESTIVAL EVENT IN BOSTON SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2017HOST YOUR OWN EVENT

ASSOCIATE YOUR OWN EVENT WITH BIOTECH WEEK BOSTON! Take advantage of the critical mass of potential partners and talent by hosting your own event during Biotech Week Boston. If you are ready to open your doors, or plan a party, we’re welcoming applications from community players who would like to include a hosted event in the festival.

Be an official part of the most unique festival of events in the life science calendar – no other event has the combination of science, celebration, and community engagement. Demonstrate your commitment to the life science community in Boston, the true hub and heart of Biotech, by taking advantage of the marketing exposure offered by BWB hosting packages, with access to over 70,000 global contacts.

PREMIUM HOST ENHANCED HOST STANDARD HOSTVideo interview promoted to BWB attendees and social network ●“Featured Event” promotion within BWB Festival site homepage ●

Premium event listing on BWB Festival site ● 1x Push notification to all BWB attendees on official event mobile app ●

1x Digital content asset promoted to BWB attendees ● ●

1x Feature within the BWB event newsletter ● ●

Listing in official BWB Festival Guide ● ●

Enhanced social media promotion ● ●

Festival passes 5 3 2

Access to the BWB branded assets ● ● ●

Inclusion of press release in press zone ● ● ●

Online event listing ● ● ●Contact us for pricing: [email protected] +1.857.504.6695

BWB EVENT HOST PACKAGES


PARTIES & NETWORKING

Celebration of Science Co-Sponsor – $10,000 In the exhibit hall on Tuesday, September 26, the Celebration of Science offers guests the opportunity to network in celebration of one of the largest industry gatherings in the world. The Celebration of Science features open bars, hor d’oeuvres, and live entertainment. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Branded bar (option to have near exhibit booth) ❍ Logo on signage throughout event, in branded café

areas, vinyl bar wraps, and on all party invitations and communications

❍ Rotating logo projected on screen throughout the night

Private Sponsored Lunch Forum – $25,000Gather in-profile prospects for an exclusive invitation-only private lunch. This special informal session will feature a discussion forum led by your subject matter expert. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Promotion to attendees, based on company and title selections

❍ KNect365 will handle the logistics and promotion to attendees❍ Lunch for up to 25, including attendees and sponsor staff

Industry Breakfast – $20,000 Start the day by providing breakfast to 50 specially invited BWB attendees. Sponsorship includes:

❍ 3-minute welcome to attendees ❍ Themed table discussion lead by company representative

Wristband Sponsor (Celebration of Science or Battle of the Bands) – $12,000 Have your logo printed on the colorful wristbands that will be given to attendees at registration and act as their tickets for admission. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Logo on wristbands ❍ Logo on associated promotional materials

Women’s Leadership Dinner – Call for Pricing Wednesday, October 5th we will celebrate the achievements of women in life sciences at our Women’s Leadership Dinner: Inspiring Innovation in Life Sciences. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Wine Service, Presentation Stage, Dinner Tables, etc.

Happy Hour – $15,000+ Transform a nearby lobby bar into your own branded bar on the day of your choice. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Signage on display during the happy hour ❍ Logo on beverage napkins ❍ Opportunity to craft a signature cocktail ❍ Option to buy-out all 3 days exclusively

"Xconomy Awards @ BWB" Sponsor With the help of a stellar panel of judges, Xconomy will honor the people, companies, and organizations that make the Boston life sciences community one of the most vibrant innovation centers in the world. There are many opportunities to sponsor this gala dinner and reception, including:

❍ Exclusive sponsorship of one award category with the opportunity to announce/present to the winner onstage, take a photo with a winner, and receive a wide range of benefits for branding and visibility

❍ Sponsor an entire table to host your staff, partners, prospects, or clients

❍ Sponsorship packages with varying levels of exposure to attendees

RELAX & RECHARGE

BWB Cyber Café At the BWB Cyber Cafes, attendees can charge their laptops, phones, and tablets or use one of our displayed laptops while enjoying coffee and other beverages in a relaxing, branded area.

Sponsorship includes:

❍ Logo on napkins and coffee sleeves

❍ Branded signage displayed above café area

❍ Recognition on screen savers and wallpaper of café laptops

Recharge Lounge The Recharge Lounge will feature 2 device charging desks and space for attendees to relax between sessions.


❍ Branding on 2 charging device desks

❍ Double-sided branded meter board highlighting the Recharge Lounge

Provide attendees with an opportunity to sit back, relax, answer emails, recharge their devices, and satisfy their caffeine cravings with one of these limited-availability sponsorship opportunities.

Snacks on Us Attendees will receive snack vouchers to be used at the convention center concession stand.


❍ Company name, logo, and messaging from your company printed on voucher

❍ 50 coupons to utilize at your discretion

❍ Social media announcement

Networking Breaks Attendees will be provided with snacks and beverages during a networking break in the exhibit hall.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Prominent signage in exhibit hall and on service tables

❍ Logo on napkins

❍ Opportunity to provide snacks with logo and/or branded items (to be provided by sponsor)



EXCLUSIVE BRANDING

BWB Theater The BWB Theater will house keynote speakers, featured content, and product demos from top thought leaders throughout the event. Have your brand/messaging front-and-center at this focal point and gathering space in the exhibit hall.

Sponsorship includes:❍ 20’x10’ tall vinyl banner hung in the BWB Theater area

❍ Logo on projection screens displayed on stage

❍ Opportunity to introduce a program speaker

❍ Logo on daily BWB Theater content promotion on digital screens

❍ Badge-scan data for attendees scanned for BWB Theater events

❍ Seat drop of literature or small giveaway

❍ Social media promotion

Keynote Sponsor We will invite a renowned industry thought leader to the BWB Theatre to present an inspiring keynote presentation.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Recognition as Keynote Sponsor

❍ Opportunity for senior executive to introduce keynote speaker

❍ Host meet-and-greet with speaker in sponsor lounge or exhibit booth

BWB Lanyards At registration, attendees will be given lanyards with their badges to be worn at all times.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Logo on attendee lanyards and badges

BWB Festival Bag Co-Sponsor Festival bags will be given to every attendee at registration to be used throughout the festival and beyond!

Sponsorship includes:❍ Company logo on festival bag

❍ Literature or promotional item in bag

Official WiFi BWB attendees will have only you to thank for free WiFi access throughout the event. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Logo will be on WiFi landing page❍ Opportunity to set WiFi password❍ Tabletop signs and login info cards distributed at registration, Cyber Café(s), and Recharge Lounge❍ Recognition on the screen saver of the monitors at the Cyber Café(s) in the exhibit hall

BWB Mobile App The BWB Mobile App will be used by attendees to view the schedule, festival updates, exhibit hall floor plan, session information, and more.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Recognition as the Mobile App Sponsor

❍ Logo on BWB Mobile App log-in and homepage


Window Clings & Vinyl Banner SponsorshipsSponsorship includes:

❍ Custom branding and messaging❍ Installation and removal

Registration Sponsor – (Exclusive or Co-Sponsor)Sponsorship includes:

❍ Company logo on the registration panels❍ Prominent branding behind registration desk❍ Promotional item distributed at registration

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Digital Signage Advertising (Event Partner Exclusive Opportunity)

An integrated network of digital displays gives you access to audiences across the facility. The digital signage network presents a unique opportunity to your display messaging in a variety of locations.


❍ Custom messaging displayed on digital screens throughout convention center

Stair DecalsShowcase your message to attendees as they head up and down the main stairways.Sponsorship includes:

❍ Full-color riser graphics on both sets of stairs❍ Installation and removal

Floor Decals Display your messaging in the main lobby and exhibit hall entrance.Sponsorship includes:

❍ Floor graphics with custom messaging❍ Installation and removal

Notepad & Pen Provide attendees with a note pad and pen to use during the festival and beyondSponsorship includes:

❍ Logo on the front of the notepad and pen

❍ Opportunity to design notepad and pen to fit your brand or provide the notebook and pen of your choice

Water Bottle Reusable branded water bottles will be passed out at registration to all attendees and placed on stage for event speakers and panelists in all sessions. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Logo placement on official conference water bottle alongside BWB logo

Hand Sanitizing Stations With all the hand-shaking at the festival, attendees will be grateful you’ve provided them with hand sanitizing stations throughout the exhibit hall. Sponsorship includes:

❍ Logo on 5 sanitizing stations in high-traffic areas in the exhibit hall


Bag Inserts Make an immediate impression with an insert in the BWB festival bags handed to attendees at registration. Provide attendees brochures, t-shirts, invites to a special event, and more.


❍ 1 insert, to be provided by sponsor, in each bag

Meter Boards Meter Boards provide high-visibility branding throughout the event. Messages can be viewed from one side or two and fit almost any space.


❍ Sign production, installation, and removal

Column Wraps Column wraps in the exhibit hall greet attendees with your messaging. Column wraps are great add-ons for greater reach.


❍ Column wrap production, installation, and removal

Window Graphics Contact us to learn available options for window graphic placement.


❍ Window graphics production, installation, and removal

Instabooth A modern take on the photo booth, Instabooth prints photos for attendees onsite and connects to various social media outlets for easy sharing. Create a custom, branded hashtag to be used during the event. Photos will also be showcased on 80” screens in the BWB Cyber Cafés in the exhibit hall.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Opportunity to create your own branded hashtag ❍ Logo, branded hashtag, and company handle on each

photo print alongside the BWB hashtag and the guests’ Instagram handle

❍ Embeddable galleries to share post event

Instaframe Cut-out props to be used by attendees as they capture their favorite moments at BWB and share via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and more. For maximum exposure, use these boards during the Opening Night Celebration of Science, Official Event Party, and on the exhibit floor.

Sponsorship includes:❍ Set of 4 cut-out props branded with your logo, hashtag, and

handle alongside the event’s hashtag, handle, and logo


BOSTON AREA BRANDING

Hotel Shuttle Wrap – $20,000 Shuttle buses on 4 round-trip hotel routes become week-long rolling billboards in Boston as they transport attendees between hotels, the convention center, and special events. Sponsorship includes:

o Custom messaging on shuttle wrapo Advertising on monitors in each shuttleo Recognition as shuttle sponsor

Vehicle Decals, Magnets, & Wraps Call for pricingCustom decals, magnets, and wraps on vehicles used throughout the festival give added exposure outside the festival.Sponsorship includes:

o Vehicle wraps: Graphics on all sides of vehicle o Window Decals: Come in opaque or perforatedo Vehicle Magnets: Magnets can be removed or shared

among several vehicles

Hotel Key Cards – Call for pricingBrand key cards for approximately 1,500 rooms in BWB’s hotel block.Sponsorship includes:

o Custom messaging printed on room keys at 5 participating hotelso Opportunity to leave a welcome letter and branded gift in guest rooms o Recognition and logo on the hotel information page

Hotel Branding Opportunities Call for pricingAt select hotels, we offer additional branding opportunities. If interested in any of these opportunities, contact your sales representative for more information and pricing. Possible branding opportunities:

o Front desk podso Column warps by guest elevators o Floor decalso Escalators clingso Banner placemento Window clings in foyero Glass railingo Sky bridge windows o Overhead walls


DIGITAL WEEK

DIGITAL WEEK 2017 CALENDARNORTH AMERICA

Cell & Gene Therapy Bioprocessing & CommercializationJune 5-8, 2017

Partnerships in Clinical Trials June 12-15, 2017

Drug Delivery PartnershipsJuly 24-28, 2017

ePharmaSeptember 11-15, 2017

TIDES GlobalSeptember 18-21, 2017

Government Programs Summit November 6-9, 2017

EUROPE

Partnerships in Clinical TrialsJune 12-15, 2017

TIDES GlobalSeptember 18-21, 2017

BioProcess International European Summit November 13-17, 2017

To facilitate year-round engagement, leverage the KNect365 Digital Week platform to help you raise your profile, engage prospects, and reinforce your thought leadership status — all while generating highly-qualified leads!

Each Digital Week event is a webinar series (8-12 webinars over 4-5 days) focused on a critical topic. This program offers free registration for qualified life sciences professionals to engage remotely, watch sessions, access video and white paper content, and interact with the community through live polling and Q&As.

Digital Weeks help you build and sustain your momentum from aligned KNect365 face-to-face events.

Top reasons to sponsor Digital Week virtual events:• Unparalleled Audience Reach — Reach a massive digital audience

of decision makers via email, social, and ad campaigns

• Highly Qualified Leads — Receive the contact details of prospects with an expressed interest in your offerings.

• Enhanced Thought Leadership — Boost your expert credibility through association with leading industry speakers on the program.

• Extended Brand Exposure — Make an impression on a massive audience of decision makers before, during, and long after the live event.

• No Travel Costs — Engage life sciences decision makers without pulling your staff out of the office.

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