sponsorship opportunities · sponsorship confirmation must be received by july 14, 2017 keycards...
TRANSCRIPT
MCCORMICK PLACE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CONFERENCE SEP 30 – OCT 4, 2017EXHIBITION OCT 2 – 4, 2017 www.weftec.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONTENTS
CONFERENCE-WIDE RegistrationWiFiDigital
2
Global Center and International ReceptionHotel Key Cards
3
DIGITAL Digital PartnerDigital Supporter
4
BRANDING Tote BagsTote Bag InsertsLanyardsPens Interactive Values CubeOasis Charging Station
5
COFFEE, LUNCHES & RECEPTIONS Opening General Session Coffee ServiceTechnical Session Coffee ServiceAEESP/WEF Scientists´ Luncheon
6
Collection Systems LuncheonStormwater Congress LuncheonMix With Members ReceptionWomen In WaterIndustrial Reception
7
Innovation Pavilion ReceptionStormwater Pavilion Reception
8
STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Students & Young Professionals Career Fair
9
TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS
Facility ToursInteractive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) SessionTechnical Session A/VWorkshop Notepads
10
EXHIBIT HALL Operations Challenge & Awards ReceptionStormwater Pavilion
11
ONSITE SIGNAGE Digital SignBannerConvention Center ClingExhibit Hall Aisle Sign DanglerExhibit Hall Carpet ClingMeter Board
12
HOTEL OPPORTUNITIES 13
SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING 14
RESERVATION AND CONTRACT 15
SALES CONTACTS 17
Still looking for the perfect opportunity?
Contact your sales representative and we will work with you to create a custom sponsorship that fits your needs.
SUPPORTER BENEFITSFor indicated sponsorships $4,000 – $9,999
●● Recognized as Supporter on weftec.org, sponsorpages, and kiosks*
●● Logo and link on weftec.org/sponsors
●● Logo on sponsorship listing page of WE&T WEFTEC issue and the Conference Program*
●● Logo on two (2) locations of free-standing sponsor kiosks in McCormick Place*
●● Logo, listing, and PDF upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App
●● Badge ribbons
PARTNER BENEFITS In addition to listed Supporter benefits
For indicated sponsorships $10,000+●● Recognized as Partner on weftec.org,
sponsor pages, kiosks and banners*
●● Logo on sponsor listing page of theConference Announcement**
●● Logo on sponsor banner*
●● Logo listed on a shared Opening General Session slide
●● Video upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App
●● If not exhibiting, one time registrationlist – either pre-show or post-show
PUT THE POWER OF A WEFTEC SPONSORSHIP TO WORK FOR YOUR COMPANY
AUDIEN CE R E ACH
Companies who sponsor increase their brand recognition and booth traffic while supporting WEFTEC programs and events. WEFTEC 2016 registrants recognized more than 45% of sponsor names unaided.
* To be included on conferences signs, and in WE&T and the Conference Program, sopnsorships must be confirmed and payment received prior to July 14.
** For inclusion in the conference announcement, sponsorships must be confirmed and payment received by April 21.
WEFTEC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANTS
OFFICIAL WEFTEC CONFERENCE PROGRAMWE&T SUBSCRIBERS
WEFTEC.ORG/SPONSORS
OPENING GENERAL SESSION65,000+
20,000+40,000+
1,800+ 12,000+
6,000+ PAGE VIEWSWEF EVENTS MOBILE APP
360,000 + BANNER AD IMPRESSIONS
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 1
CONFERENCE-WIDE BENEFITSIn addition to Partner Benefits listed on page 1, Conference-wide sponsors receive:
●■ Recognition as Conference-wide on weftec.org, sponsorpages, kiosks, and banners
●■ Logo listed on shared OpeningGeneral Session slide with otherConference-wide sponsors
●■ Logo listed on digital sponsor signshared with other Conference-wide sponsors; includes customrotating display opportunities
●■ Highlighted listing in Mobile Appand Wayfinder ("Map My Route")
●■ Pinned category sponsor andlisting pinned to top of directory inWayfinder ("Map My Route")
●■ Logo on Conference Programfloor plan, if exhibiting
●■ Logo on weftec.org homepage slider●■ If not exhibiting, pre-show and
post-show registration list
●■ WEFTEC Social Media mentions●■ Three (3) contextual tweets from @weftec
(1 pre-show, 1 onsite, and 1 post-show)●■ One (1) contextual post from
the official WEFTEC Facebookaccount during the event
CONFERENCE-WIDE
REGISTRATIONMember: $26,000 | Non-member: $33,000
●■ Logo, booth number, custom colors on select registration counters●■ Logo footer on registration confirmation emails●■ Exclusive banner ad on WEFTEC registration site (all available pages)●■ One (1) meterboard sign in each registration area
WI-FI Member: $26,500 | Non-member: $33,000Wi-Fi will be available in meeting rooms, public spaces and exhibit hall.
●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor●■ Banner in WEFTEC Mobile App●■ Logo on WEFTEC Conference Program floor plan (if exhibiting)●■ Logo recognition on Wi-Fi signs in public conference areas●■ Advertisement in WEFTEC Conference Program highlighting
sponsor and providing Wi-Fi login instructions
DIGITAL Member: $27,000 | Non-member: $33,000
WEFTEC’s mobile app provides more than 345,000 user views over multiple platforms before, during, and after WEFTEC, and the Wayfinder ("Map My Route") was used more than 900 times onsite at WEFTEC 2016.
●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor●■ Secondary opening page, appearing immediately
after WEFTEC opening screen●■ Sponsor logo watermark on app schedule page●■ Rotating Mobile App banner ad weighted for greater exposure●■ Mobile App banner ad opens to sponsor landing page●■ Mobile App landing page can contain external web links●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing●■ Wayfinder ("Map My Route") kiosk banner
ad; links to listing when tapped
Conference-wide sponsors receive the greatest recognition before, during, and after WEFTEC.
Create a custom Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsorship package for the ultimate brand recognition
that's a perfect fit for your marketing goal at WEFTEC! Contact your sales representative for details.
PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORDIAMOND SPONSOR
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities2
CONFERENCE-WIDE
M OS T R E M E M B E R E D
GLOBAL CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
Member: $27,500 | Non-member: $34,000
INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: 3,100+
WEFTEC is the conference of choice for thousands of international water professionals looking for solutions to global water challenges. In 2015, the last time this event was in Chicago, WEFTEC welcomed 3,196 global registrants from 85 countries. WEFTEC 2017 already has country pavilions from Canada, China, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, The Netherlands, and Taiwan.
●■ Located in high-traffic WEF Plaza area●■ Recognized as sponsor of International Reception in digital, print, and signage●■ Includes production of cups with sponsor's logo for use during the International Reception●■ Exclusive sponsor content on one plasma screen to run 15–30 second video, without sound, in Global Center theater when not in use●■ Advertisement in the Export Interest Directory distributed in the Global Center
HOTEL KEY CARDS
Custom Key Card distributed to registered WEFTEC guests at check-in. Sponsor responsible for keycard production and shipping; WEF pays each hotel's distribution fees.
PARTNER Member: $25,000 | Non-member: $31,000
●■ Exclusive to one sponsor●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017●■ Keycards must be delivered to hotel by September 9, 2017●■ Includes distribution to 4,400+ hotel rooms at the following
properties in accordance with each hotel's policies
Rooms on peakHyatt Regency Chicago 1,300Hilton Chicago 1,200Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 1,000Sheraton Grand Chicago 900
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 3
DIGITAL
Interactive 42" touch screen Wayfinder ("Map My Route") kiosks provide detailed session, exhibitor, and up-to-the-minute programming information, as well as step-by-step directions to booths and session rooms. Placed in highly visible housings with sponsor branding and located in high traffic lobby areas, wayfinder kiosks tracked more than 900 user sessions during WEFTEC 2016.
WEFTEC mobile app banners are seen an average of 61,800 times over multiple platforms before, during, and after the show, generating traffic to custom sponsor messaging and increasing participant views of directory listings.
DIGITAL PARTNERMember: $12,000 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing ●■ Featured exhibitor with logo on map●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad●■ Booth highlighting on floor map●■ Exhibitor logo on Wayfinder and Mobile App listings●■ Rotating mobile app banner ad; opens to custom
sponsor branded landing page ●■ Partner benefits included
DIGITAL SUPPORTERMember: $8,500 | Non-Member $10,000
●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder ●■ Rotating banner ad on mobile app; opens to directory listing●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad ●■ Booth highlighting on floor map ●■ Exhibitor logo within Wayfinder and mobile app listings ●■ Supporter benefits included
W EF TEC 2016 MO B ILE A PP BA NNER S TAT S
AVERAGE BANNER IMPRESSIONS PER AD AVERAGE BANNER CLICKS
61,800 1384
BRANDING
M OS T R E M E M B E R E D
LANYARDS
Logo branding on lanyard distributed to professional attendees at all registration areas. Sponsor responsible for lanyard production and costs.
PARTNERMember: $18,000 | Non-member: $22,500
●■ Exclusive to one sponsor●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017
NEW! OASIS CHARGING STATIONStation provides 12 customizable imprint locations: 6 seat backs and 6 tables and provides seating and variable power options for attendee use.
PARTNERMember: $20,000 | Non-member: $22,500
●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017
TOTE BAG INSERTSYour custom one-page flyer (max. 8.5" × 11") will be inserted into all official WEFTEC tote bags distributed.
PARTNERMember: $12,200 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Limited to three (3) insert flyers●■ Sponsor responsible for production and shipping of inserts●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017
TOTE BAGS
Tote with front pocket, shoulder strap, and reinforced bottom, made of 600D Polyester, imprinted with up to five (5) sponsor logos in one color and the WEFTEC 2017 logo. Tote bag is distributed stuffed with WEFTEC conference materials including the conference program, WEF inserts, and up to three (3) sponsor inserts. Production included; sponsorship confirmation must be received by June 2, 2017.
PARTNERMember: $18,000 | Non-member: $22,500
●■ Limited availability to five (5) sponsors
PENSWEFTEC 2018 logo branding on pens distributed to attendees at all registration and other WEF areas. Pen receives distribution throughout the year at other WEF events and as a giveaway when WEF displays at industry events. Production included; sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017.
PARTNERMember: $18,000 | Non-member: $22,500
●■ Exclusive to one sponsor
NEW! INTERACTIVE VALUES CUBESunday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 4Member: $12,000 | Non-Member: $15,000
The exterior and interior walls of this interactive installment will change throughout the conference as attendees submit their anonymous responses to questions posed as part of the installation that will focus on WEF's core values. Professional artists will interpret the submitted responses throughout the event, making the installation one that attendees will revisit to see their own comments and those of their peers. The sponsor’s logo and response will be the first on the wall and included in the design of the question prompt and submission cards.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 5
COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS
OPENING GENERAL SESSION & MONDAY AFTERNOON COFFEE SERVICE
AUDIENCE: 10,000+ (1,800+ AT OGS)
Monday, October 2 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee service located outside the Opening General Session room, served between the Opening General Session and the Great Water Cities Session, and the Monday afternoon technical session breaks.
PARTNERMember: $12,000 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Logo on event sign●■ Custom giveaway at coffee service: sponsor can
provide custom cups, coffee sleeves, or napkins (selection required at time of contract)
●■ Sponsor responsible for production of custom item
TECHNICAL SESSION COFFEE SERVICEAUDIENCE: 10,000+ Tuesday & Wednesday, October 3 & 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee service provided to all technical session participants during the morning and afternoon breaks.
PARTNERMember: $12,000 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Exclusive to one company per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service●■ Daily sponsor may provide one or more of the following for
use during the service: coffee cups, sleeves, napkins
SUPPORTERMember: $6,500 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Exclusive to two companies per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service
WOMEN IN WATER: INSPIRING, INFORMING, CONNECTINGAUDIENCE: 90
Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pmDuring this reception, current and future female water sector leaders representing a variety of disciplines – engineering, operations, research, management, and communications – are informed and inspired by a keynote speaker and peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and support.
BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel
PARTNERMember: $10,000 | Non-member: $12,000
●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for two (2) sponsor representatives to reception●■ Recognition during presentation●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed
during event; production included
SUPPORTERMember: $5,000 | Non-member: $7,000
●■ Available to two (2) companies
AEESP/WEF SCIENTISTS’ LUNCHEONAUDIENCE: 90
Monday, October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmSupport educators. This unique family-style luncheon celebrates leading academics and researchers, and the important role that they play in advancing the science and technology of environmental protection. Produced by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in collaboration with the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP).
SUPPORTERMember: $5,000 | Non-member: $7,000
●■ Available to two (2) companies●■ Logo on event sign
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities6
COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS
COLLECTION SYSTEMS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120
Tuesday, October 3 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmMeet directly with dedicated collection systems professionals. Coordinated by WEF’s Collection Systems Committee, this three-course plated luncheon provides an excellent networking and branding opportunity. Featuring keynote speaker George Hawkins, CEO and General Manager of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water).
SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign ●■ Logo in luncheon program●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel
PARTNER Member: $12,200 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed
during event; production included ●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in
rotation with WEF house slides
SUPPORTERMember: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Available to two (2) companies
MIX WITH MEMBERS RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 400+
Sunday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmThis invitation-only community cocktail hour hosts more than 400 people. Network with WEF technical communities, members, exhibitors and advertisers, and find your success through association.
●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel
PARTNERMember: $12,000 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Logo on signage within room●■ Logo on sign outside of room
SUPPORTERMember: $6,500 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Logo on sign outside of room
STORMWATER CONGRESS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120
Monday, October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pmPlated, 3-course welcome luncheon provides networking opportunities with 120 Stormwater Congress participants.
SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting) ●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel
PARTNER Member: $12,800 | Non-member: $16,000
●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed in
luncheon; production included●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in
rotation with WEF house slides
SUPPORTER ONE LEFT!Member: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Available to two (2) companies
INDUSTRIAL RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 200+
Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pmThe Industrial Reception at WEFTEC offers complimentary beverages and light hors d'oeuvres in a casual atmostphere to connect exhibitors and water sector professionals with expertise in a range of industries such as Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage that impact the water environment.
SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo recognition on event sign outside of reception room●■ Logo on A/V slide●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel
PARTNER EXCLUSIVE!Member: $10,500 | Non-member: $13,000
●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in rotation with WEF house slides
●■ Ten (10) complimentary guest invitations●■ Sponsor may provide logo napkins for use during
the service (first come, first served)●■ Sponsor may provide giveaway during the reception●■ Available to one (1) company
SUPPORTERMember: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Four (4) complimentary guest invitations●■ Logo on secondary slide
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 7
COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS
INNOVATION PAVILION RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 150+
Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmParticipants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Innovation Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.
PARTNER Member: $10,500 | Non-member: $13,000
●■ Exclusive to one company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at the beginning
of the reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage●■ Sponsor may distribute materials during reception from WEF booth●■ Sponsor branded giveaway to be distributed
during the reception; production included
SUPPORTERMember: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception ●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage
STORMWATER PAVILION RECEPTIONAUDIENCE: 150+
Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmStormwater Congress participants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Stormwater Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.
SPONSOR BENEFITS ●■ Logo on signage in and around the Stormwater
Pavilion during reception●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting)
PARTNERMember: $10,500 | Non-member: $13,000
●■ Exclusive to one company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at beginning
of reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ Sponsor may provide logo napkins for use during the service●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception
SUPPORTERMember: $6,500 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception
8 WEFTEC 2016 | Sponsorship Opportunities
STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
By sponsoring Student and Young Professional events at
WEFTEC, you will support and receive recognition across
multiple events that serve the upcoming ranks of water
professionals. These events include the Annual Community
Service Project, Water Palooza Education Fair, Student Design
Competition, Career Fair and Young Professionals Reception.
SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Company listing in the YP
Connections newsletter●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book●■ Branding as a sponsor of the
Community Service Project●■ Logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt
produced for the Community Service Project (production included)
STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENTS
PARTNERMember: $13,000 | Non-member: $16,000
●■ Limited to two (2) sponsors●■ Sponsor’s company to identify three (3) judges
of Student Design Competition●■ Logo placement
●■ Step & Repeat (8' × 8') outside of Student Design Competition on Sunday and in Student Lounge Monday and Tuesday
●■ Student Lounge signage●■ WEF Student Design Competition brochure and signage●■ Press release recognizing Student Design sponsors and winners●■ Students & Young Professionals Reception
event invitation and signage●■ Post-conference list of participants of the Student
Design Competition, Career Fair, and YP Reception●■ Includes Associate Benefits
SUPPORTERMember: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
●■ Sponsor’s company to identify two (2) judges of Student Design Competition
●■ Logo placement●■ Student lounge signage ●■ WEF Student Design Competition brochure●■ Press release recognizing Student Design and
Paper Competition sponsors and winners●■ Students & Young Professionals Reception
event invitation and signage●■ Includes Associate Benefits
ASSOCIATEMember: $3,600 | Non-member: $4,500Includes sponsor benefits listed above
CAREER FAIRMember $2,100 | Non-member $2,500
●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 9
FACILITY TOURSAUDIENCE (VARIES BY TOUR): 30 – 60.
Facility Tours are an opportunity to observe active projects, construction, and/or operations at sites within the local host community, as well as an opportunity to earn Contact Hours. Participation is limited by the size of each facility. Visit www.weftec.org/facility-tours for additional tour information.
SUPPORTER Member: $7,000 | Non-member: $9,000
●■ Sponsor may provide custom, full color headrest art for specified tour.●■ Production included●■ Deadline of July 14, 2017 ●■ Available tours
●■ Collection Systems Tour: McCook Reservoir (T2)●■ Exploring Green Infrastructure Installations and
Maintenance Practices in the Chicago Region (T5) ●■ Kenosha Water Utility's Energy-Optimized
Resource Recovery Project (T3)●■ Plant Chicago – A Circular Economy in Action (T4)●■ Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, featuring
Nutrient Recovery Technology (T1)●■ Woodridge-Greene Valley Wastewater Plant,
featuring Nutrient Recovery Technology (T6)●■ Terence J. O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant,
featuring Algae Research Facility (T7)
INTERACTIVE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE (IKE) SESSION IKEs are 15 to 20 minute presentations that use video to engage, educate, and interact with audiences, both during and after WEFTEC, when IKEs are uploaded to YouTube. In 2017, a session room will be devoted to IKEs on Tuesday.
PARTNERMember: $10,000 | Non-member: $13,000
●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Giveaway with sponsor logo to be distributed
within session room (production included)●■ Recognition on “Best of IKEs” webinar released after WEFTEC
●■ Logo on event sign
TECHNICAL SESSIONS A/VAUDIENCE: 4,000+
The technical program is the most respected and competitive educational program of its kind, featuring over 900 speakers. The program is put together by over 230 topical experts in the Program Committee using a highly rigorous selection process, ensuring a high quality program.
SUPPORTERMember: $7,200 | Non-member: $9,000
●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor per listed track●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in rotation with WEF
house slides between sessions within sponsored track ●■ Post-show participant demographics●■ Available tracks
●■ Collection Systems and Distribution (8 sessions)●■ Disinfection and Public Health (5 sessions)●■ Facility Operations and Maintenance (12 sessions)●■ Future Insights and Global Issues (5 sessions)●■ Industrial Issues and Treatment Technologies (11 sessions)●■ Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process and Design (17 sessions)●■ Research and Innovation (10 sessions)●■ Residuals and Biosolids Management (12 sessions)●■ Stormwater Management (15 sessions)●■ Utility Management and Leadership (18 sessions)●■ Watershed Resources Management and Sustainability (7 sessions)●■ Water Reclamation and Reuse (7 sessions)
WORKSHOP NOTEPADS AUDIENCE (ALL WORKSHOPS): 1,600+
WEFTEC workshops offer the opportunity to learn about a specific topic in an in-depth, hands-on format. Topics are selected through a rigorous process, ensuring that those offered at WEFTEC are targeted, organized, and provide the most up-to-date information. WEF follows strict guidelines so that the highest level of education credits (CEUs) can be awarded for all workshops. Visit www.weftec.org/workshops for more information about this year's workshops.
SUPPORTERMember: $7,200 | Non-member: $9,000
●■ Available to one sponsor●■ Sponsor branded notepad to be distributed
to all WEFTEC workshop participants●■ Production included●■ Deadline of July 14, 2017
TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities10
EXHIBIT HALL
AUDIENCE: 500+
How do operators and technicians overcome flooding, a sewer collapse, process failure and other emergencies? Do you ever wonder what transpires behind the scenes during the operation of a wastewater treatment facility? During Operations Challenge, the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel in the world display their skills across five events: Collection Systems, Laboratory, Process Control, Maintenance and Safety.
STORMWATER PAVILIONThe focal point of the Water Environment Federation’s Stormwater Congress on the exhibit floor. In addition to industry leading companies, WEF’s Stormwater Pavilion contains a theater with short sessions and videos. The program covers a wide range of topics impacting the stormwater professional.
PARTNERMember: $21,000 | Non-member: $25,000
●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ 10' × 10' booth (raw space only) in Stormwater
Pavilion (based on available space)●■ Banner on Stormwater web site for month of
September, 2017, 275 px × 300 px●■ Highlight in WEFTEC Mobile App exhibitor directory
●■ Logo placement●■ Stormwater aisle sign danglers●■ Conference program floor plan●■ Sponsor page of Stormwater Program●■ Exhibitor directory of Stormwater Program
PARTNER ONE SPOT LEFT!Member: $12,600 | Non-member: $15,000
●■ Limited to four (4) sponsors●■ Logo placement
●■ Operations Challenge Event Banner, event and reception sign
●■ A/V slides during reception opening, weighted to display longer
●■ Carpet runner between event and table area
●■ Sponsor-provided pop-up banner may be placed in the Operations Challenge contest area
●■ Two (2) representatives can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception
SUPPORTERMember: $7,300 | Non-member: $9,000
●■ Logo placement●■ Operations Challenge event
and reception sign●■ A/V slides during reception opening
●■ One (1) representative can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception
OPERATIONS CHALLENGE & AWARDS RECEPTION
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 11
ONSITE SIGNAGE
EXHIBIT HALL AISLE SIGN DANGLERS
SUPPORTERMember: $7,500 | Non-member: $10,000
●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ Logo placement on four aisle banners in two directions●■ Production included●■ Includes Supporter Benefits
EXHIBIT HALL CARPET CLING●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ 2' × 2' custom carpet clings can be located
in prime exhibit hall aisle locations●■ South Hall only
SET OF 5Member: $2,250 | Non-member: $3,300
SET OF 10Member: $4,000 | Non-member: $6,000
CONVENTION CENTER CLINGLocations available throughout McCormick Place; pricing upon request
TRANSPORTATION LOBBY DOORS ●■ Custom clings for glass doors at shuttle drop offs
ESCALATOR RUNNER●■ Custom clings for escalator runners
LUNCHEON TABLE CLINGS (SOUTH HALL ONLY)
METER BOARDMember: $3,600 | Non-member: $5,000
●■ Custom double-sided freestanding signs●■ Locations available in lobbies●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits
BANNERMember price range: $5,500 – $28,000
●■ Custom single-sided or double-sided interior vinyl signs●■ Locations available in Grand Concourse and
South Lobby (Shuttle Drop-off)●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits
NEW! DIGITAL SIGNMember: $6,000 | Non-member: $7,500
●■ Single-sided digital meter board●■ Displays sponsor content for 20 seconds in
rotation with up to 4 other sponsors●■ Sponsor content can include video (no sound)●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits
Visit the WEFTEC PlanTour for available locations at www.plantour.com/show/weftec-2017. For
placement and availability, contact your sales representative. Sponsorship must be confirmed
no later than July 28, 2017 after which orders are subject to price increase.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities12
HOTEL OPPORTUNITIES
HILTON CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
1,200 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops
●■ Outside (in front of) Door●■ Under Door●■ In Room
●■ Elevator Advertising●■ Clings
●■ Exterior Door●■ Window●■ Escalator
●■ Banners
SHERATON GRAND CHICAGO900 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops
●■ Outside Door●■ On the Door Knob●■ Under the Door●■ Inside Guest Room●■ Special Deliveries
●■ TV Channel Advertising
HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO1,300 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ●■ Room Drops
●■ In Room●■ Outside / Under Door●■ In Room Poly-bag●■ Outside Room Poly-bag
●■ Elevator Signage●■ Dark Channel Advertising●■ Clings
●■ Stairs●■ Escalators●■ Floor
●■ Digital Marquee
HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE1,000 ROOMS ON PEAK CONNECTED TO MCCORMICK PLACE
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops●■ Escalator Wrap●■ Elevators
●■ Advertising●■ Clings
●■ Sky Bridge Clings●■ Television Advertising●■ Restaurant and Bar
●■ Tent Cards●■ Beverage Napkins
●■ Daily Grind●■ Hot Cup Sleeves●■ Gobo
For all opportunities, contact your sales representative for pricing. NOTE: Hotel opportunities do not qualify for benefits listed on page 2.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 13
SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING
SHUTTLE BUS GRAPHICS
FULL WRAP Member: $46,000 | Non-member: $56,000
●■ Full height on both sides, rear, and front (all four sides)
HALF WRAP Member: $28,000 | Non-member: $34,000
●■ Above the cargo bays on both sides, half of rear (three sides)
BILLBOARD MAX Member: $11,000 | Non-member: $14,000
●■ Above the cargo bays extending to roof (one side)
WINDOW MAX Member: $7,500 | Non-member: $9,000
●■ Perforated vinyl across windows (one side)
RIBBON MAX Member: $3,600 | Non-member: $5,000
●■ 2' high below windows and above cargo doors (one side)
HALF BACK Member $2,000 | Non-member: $3,000
●■ Half vehicle height (rear only)
STAIR GRAPHICSMember: $6,000 | Non-member: $7,500
●■ 10 buses (minimum) ●■ Three entry stairs per bus ●■ 20"w × 4"h●■ Full color GripStep graphic
HEADREST COVERS ●■ Prices listed by route*●■ Heavyweight cotton●■ 9"w x 6"h ●■ 2-sided imprint area (both sides may be different)●■ Listed routes to be confirmed at time of order
ROUTE 1 1,650+ PASSENGERS WITH 6 BUSES
Member: $10,000| Non-member: $13,000
ROUTE 2 600+ PASSENGERS WITH 4 BUSES
Member: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000
ROUTE 3 2,400+ PASSENGERS WITH 16 BUSES
Member: $25,000 | Non-member: $30,000
ROUTE 4 1,700+ PASSENGERS WITH 14 BUSES
Member: $23,000 | Non-member: $27,500
ROUTE 5 2,800+ PASSENGERS WITH 24 BUSES
Member: $36,500 | Non-member: $43,000
*Available in custom priced packages across multiple routes
WEF shuttle buses run from Sunday – Wednesday, October 1 – 4, carrying more than 9,000 attendees between 26 hotels and the convention center, and service all Facility Tours.
All bus graphic pricing includes production setup, proofs, production, pre-site inspection, shipping, vehicle coordination, pre-install motorcoach inspection, and removal. All Shuttle Bus advertising orders must be confirmed by July 14, 2017.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities14
2017 SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION & CONTRACT
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
●Dave Mathews ●Vickie Bobo ●Cari McBride ●Suzanne Shutty ●Jenny Grigsby ●Stephen (Sid) James ●Nic Christy
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
●Check if address has changed ●Check if contact name has changed
Company Name
If the company last sponsored under a different name, what was it?
Person to receive contract and billing materials
Title
Address (for materials/invoice mailing)
City State/Province
Zip/Postal Code Country
Business Phone Number Mobile Phone Number
E-mail Website
MOBILE APP AND ONLINE DIRECTORY LISTING INFORMATION if different from Primary Contact Information This information is publicly listed.Company Name (please print exactly as it should appear in the Mobile App and online) Letter of alphabet company
should be listed under:
Sales Contact
Address
City State/Province
Zip/Postal Code Country
Business Phone Number E-mail
By providing my e-mail address and signing this form, I consent to receive all communications sent by or on the behalf of the Water Environment Federation.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
●Current Corporate/Exhibitor Membership Number New Corporate/Exhibitor Member●Application & Payment EnclosedDate Sent:
Non-member
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS
Sponsorship fees reserve sponsorships at WEFTEC and are due at the time this contract is received by WEF. Sponsorship is not reserved until full payment is received by WEF. Provided WEF receives written notice of cancellation on or before May 31, 2017, 75% of the sponsorship fee is refundable. Cancellations received by WEF after May 31, 2017 are not refundable.
Check Check No. Amount Enclosed $
Credit Card●American Express ●VISA●MasterCard
Card No. Exp Date CV V Code Amount to be charged $
Name as it appears on card (please print) Card Holder Signature
Card Billing Address
City State/Province Zip/Postal Code
PX
Side 1 of 2. Please complete both sides before submitting.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 15
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The parties agree as follows: This agreement is made between the Water Environment Federation®, an Illinois nonprofit corporation (“WEF”), and ______________________________________________________ (the “Corporate Sponsor”), for mutual consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged by the parties, who agree:1. Effective Date of Agreement: This agreement goes into effect and is
binding upon acceptance by WEF and Corporate Sponsor indicated by their signatures on this reservation & contract form, and on Addendum A to this agreement.
2. Sponsorship reservation: Corporate Sponsor understands that sponsorship is not reserved until WEF receives full payment of sponsorship fees as indicated on Addendum A.
3. Rules, Regulations and License Agreement; Corporate Sponsor understands that this agreement includes the requirements set forth in the “Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference Rules and License for WEFTEC® Sponsors” (License), and Addendum A to the contract and license agreements. Corporate Sponsor Acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review the License which is available at www.weftec.org/sponsorships/, and agrees to be bound by all terms set forth in this contract form, the license, and Addendum A.
Accepted for Sponsor by: (Please sign below. Contract is not valid without signature.)
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Title
Company
Date
Accepted for WEF by:
Sacha Carey, Director, Exhibitions Date
If paying by check, return your signed contract by E-MAIL or FAX to obtain an invoice copy. Mail check payment with invoice to: Water Environment Federation P.O. Box 38009 | Baltimore, MD 21298-8009
Return signed contract to your appropriate Sales Representative:
FAX E-mail Dave Mathews 1-678-947-9244 [email protected]
Vickie Bobo 1-678-947-9244 [email protected]
Cari McBride 1-703-684-2450 [email protected]
Suzanne Shutty 1-703-407-0289 [email protected]
Jenny Grigsby 1-703-684-2407 [email protected]
Stephen (Sid) James +44 (0) 795 664 0454 [email protected]
For Exhibition Management Use
Sponsorship Reserved
Sponsorship Level Order Number
Member # Expiration Type
Collateral Needed:
Formats: JPG EPS PNG Banner Ad Mobile App: Banner Secondary Page Video Meter Art Banner Art Bus Art Cling Art Other: __________________________________________
COMPANY NAME ID#
CATEGORY AMOUNT
CONFERENCE-WIDE SPONSORSHIPS
Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver
Registration
Wi-Fi
Digital
Global Center
Hotel Keycards
DIGITAL MEDIA
Digital Partner | Digital Supporter
BRANDING
Tote Bags
Pens
Tote Bag Inserts
Lanyard
Oasis Charging Station
Interactive Values Cube
COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS
Opening General Session & Monday Afternoon Coffee Service
Technical Session Coffee Service Partner Supporter
Women in Water Partner Supporter
AEESP/WEF Scientists Luncheon Supporter
Collection Systems Luncheon Partner Supporter
Mix with Members Reception Partner Supporter
Stormwater Congress Luncheon Partner Supporter
Industrial Reception Partner Supporter
Innovation Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter
Stormwater Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter
STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Students & Young Professionals
Partner
Supporter
Associate
Career Fair
TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS
Facility Tours Tour:
IKE Session
Technical Sessions A/V Track:
Workshop Notebooks
EXHIBIT HALL
Operations Challenge Partner Supporter
Stormwater Pavilion
ONSITE SIGNAGE/HOTEL/SHUTTLE BUS
CUSTOM PACKAGE
TOTAL
Side 2 of 2. Please complete both sides before submitting.
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities16
SPONSORSHIP SALES CONTACTS
17
Nic Christy Director of Advertising Sales [email protected]+44 207 251 8778
Stefanie Walter Senior Manager, Exhibition Operations [email protected]+1-703-684-2414
NORTHEASTERN U.S. & CANADA
Dave Mathews andVickie Bobo
[email protected]@wef.org +1-678-947-9950+1-866-756-7811 (toll free)Fax: +1-678-947-9244
SOUTHEASTERN U.S. & LATIN AMERICA
Cari McBride [email protected]+1-703-535-5266Mobile: +1-703-795-2518Fax: +1-703-684-2450
WESTERN U.S. & CANADA
Suzanne Shutty [email protected] +1-703-407-0289
EUROPE (EXCLUDING ITALY) & ASIA
Stephen (Sid) James [email protected]+44 (0) 207 993 4605+44 (0) 795 664 0454
ITALY
Fabio Potesta [email protected]+39 010 5704948Fax: +39 010 5530088
ISRAEL
Zvi Segal [email protected]+972 9 748 1806Fax: +972 9 741 3294
MCCORMICK PLACE CHICAGO CONFERENCE SEP 30 – OCT 4, 2017EXHIBITION OCT 2 – 4, 2017
WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 17
Water Environment Federation601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314