annual conference and Exhibition

 

Halifax Bridge

 

2010 Annual Conference
& Exhibition

September 26-29
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Adjusting to New Realities

SPONSORSHIP

 

platinum ~ $5000

Opportunity Key Benefits
Ref  #
Exclusive sponsor:

AWARDS LUNCHEON SOLD
(September 27)

      OR

ANNUAL LUNCHEON SOLD
(September 28)

      OR

PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON SOLD
(September 29)

 

  • Raise corporate profile among all delegates at one high profile occasion
  • Network with a selected group of customers
blue arrowProminent corporate logo and name signage at the event entrance and on/near the main stage

blue arrowCorporate name on event ticket

blue arrowCorporate logo on screen at times throughout luncheon, and verbal recognition from the stage

blue arrowOne reserved table, marked with company name, available at the event to encourage discussions with selected customers

blue arrowTwo free tickets to the luncheon

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as luncheon sponsor

blue arrowCorporate logo on conference program back cover

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrowTAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

100
Exclusive sponsor:

MAIN CONFERENCE WEBSITE PAGES

  • Promote the corporation to a broad range of companies and individuals with an interest in transportation
  • Reach a wide industry audience, including conference attendees, for a sustained period of time leading up to the conference
blue arrow Corporate logo/link on the TAC main conference web page from May through September, 2010

blue arrow Platinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrow TAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrow TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

101
Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE BAG SOLD

  • Maintain sustained corporate presence throughout and after the conference
 blue arrowCorporate logo on the delegate bag

blue arrowOne sheet of company promotional material inserted in the delegate bag

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrow TAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

102
Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE KIT CANDIES

  • Raise corporate profile among all delegates on an ongoing basis throughout the conference
 blue arrow Corporate logo and tag line on small (approx. 2 by 3 by ¼ inch) candy holder inserted in each delegate kit

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrowTAC Website recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

103
Exclusive sponsor:

CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK SOLD

  • Maintain sustained corporate presence throughout and after the conference
 blue arrow Corporate logo on the front cover of delegate notebook inserted in each delegate kit

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrowTAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

104
*NEW*
Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE BADGE LANYARDS SOLD

  • Maintain prominent corporate profile throughout the conference
 blue arrowCorporate logo on the lanyard for all delegate badges
(Design conditions apply)

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrowTAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

105
*NEW*
Exclusive sponsor:

TAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ DINNER (September 28) SOLD

  • Raise corporate profile with select senior decision-makers
 blue arrowProminent corporate logo recognition on special menu and on tent cards at each table

blue arrow Highlighted in Board package as dinner sponsor

blue arrowCorporate logo on conference program back cover

blue arrowPlatinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

blue arrowTAC Website recognition as a Platinum Conference Sponsor, with corporate logo and link

blue arrowTAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

106

NOTE: Platinum Sponsors confirmed by April 30, 2010 will also receive:

blue arrowLogo recognition on the Advance Conference Program Kit (3000 distribution)

blue arrowPlatinum listing in the Advance Program in the Kit. Program is also posted on the TAC Conference website

GOLD ~ $2500

Opportunity Key Benefits
Ref #
Semi-exclusive sponsor:

CLOSING BANQUET SOLD
(three co-sponsors only)

  • Raise corporate profile among all delegates at one occasion
  • Network with a selected group of customers
blue arrow Prominent corporate logo signage at the event entrance and on/near the stage

blue arrowCorporate logos on screen at times during the banquet, and verbal recognition from the stage

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as banquet sponsor

blue arrow Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

blue arrowGold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
200
Semi-exclusive sponsor:

CD OF CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
(three co-sponsors only)

  • Maintain corporate presence for long period of time, including after the conference.
blue arrowCorporate logo on the CD case and CD label

blue arrowLink from the CD to corporate website

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

blue arrowGold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
201
Exclusive sponsor:

PRIVATE PRE-AWARDS LUNCHEON RECEPTION (September 27) SOLD

  • Raise corporate profile with select VIPs, Award recipients, and TAC Foundation representatives
blue arrowProminent logo signage at the reception entrance

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor

blue arrowVerbal recognition at the Luncheon

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

blue arrowGold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
202
Exclusive sponsor:

PRIVATE PRE-BANQUET VIP RECEPTION (September 29) SOLD

  • Raise corporate profile with select VIPs and dignitaries
 blue arrowProminent logo signage at the reception entrance

blue arrowVerbal recognition at the Banquet

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

blue arrowGold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
203
Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE COMPUTER STATIONSSOLD

  • Reach the delegates as they surf the internet and check e-mail messages
blue arrowProminent logo signage at the computer stations

blue arrowOpportunity to leave business cards and corporate mouse pads at the computer stations

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Computer Station sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

blue arrowGold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
204

NOTE: All sponsors confirmed by April 30, 2010 will also be listed in the Advance Conference Program that is posted on the TAC website, and mailed in the Advance Conference Kit (3000 distributed)

silver ~ $1500

Opportunity Key Benefits
Ref  #
Co-sponsor:

PLENARY SESSION SOLD
(three co-sponsors only)

  • Indicate your corporate interest in a specific technical subject or area of interest
  • Reach all delegates at one occasion
blue arrowProminent  corporate name signage at the event entrance and on or near stage

blue arrowVerbal recognition by the session chair

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Plenary sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

blue arrowSilver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
300
Exclusive sponsor:

COFFEE AT SUNDAY REGISTRATION SOLD

  • Place your name in front of all delegates at the start of the conference


blue arrowProminent corporate name signage at the registration coffee table

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Registration coffee sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

blue arrowSilver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
301
Exclusive sponsor:

MONDAY EXHIBITION COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS – ALL DAY SOLD

  • Encourage delegates/customers to visit your booth
 blue arrowProminent corporate name signage at the exhibition refreshment table

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program and exhibition passport as a refreshment sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

blue arrowSilver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
302
Exclusive sponsor:

A SELECTED WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
(including the coffee break)

  • Demonstrate your corporate interest in a specific technical subject or area of interest
  • Reach a targeted group of delegates
blue arrowProminent corporate name signage at the workshop entrance and on or near stage

blue arrow Verbal recognition by the workshop chair

blue arrow Highlighted in delegate program and the workshop book as Workshop sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

blue arrowSilver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
303
Exclusive sponsor:

TAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ COFFEE BREAKS (2) DURING CLOSED MEETING SOLD

  • Raise corporate profile with select senior decision-makers
 blue arrowProminent corporate name signage at the refreshment table

blue arrow Highlighted in Board package and delegate program as coffee sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

blue arrowSilver sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
304

NOTE: All sponsors confirmed by April 30, 2010 will also be listed in the Advance Conference Program that is posted on the TAC website, and mailed in the Advance Conference Kit (3000 distributed)

bronze ~ $750

Opportunity Key Benefits
Ref  #
Exclusive sponsor:

A SELECTED TECHNICAL SESSION or
PANEL DISCUSSION

  • Indicate your corporate interest in a specific technical subject or area of interest
  • Reach a targeted group of delegates
 blue arrowProminent signage at the session entrance

blue arrowVerbal recognition by session or panel chair

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as session or panel sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor

blue arrowBronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
400
Co-sponsor:

SUNDAY WELCOMING RECEPTION
(up to 10 co-sponsors)

  • Show your corporate support of TAC and its activities to the entire transportation community
 blue arrowProminent signage at the event

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor

blue arrowBronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
401
Exclusive sponsor:

ONE OF THREE SPEAKERS' BREAKFASTS

  • Network with the conference speakers in your area of corporate interest
 blue arrowProminent signage at the event

blue arrowVerbal recognition by event MC

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program as a Breakfast sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor

blue arrowBronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
402
Exclusive sponsor:

TUESDAY EXHIBITION COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS – HALF DAY SOLD

  • Encourage delegates/customers to visit your booth


blue arrowProminent corporate name signage at the exhibition refreshment table

blue arrowHighlighted in delegate program and exhibition passport as a refreshment sponsor

blue arrowWebsite and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor

blue arrowBronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook
403

 NOTE: All sponsors confirmed by April 30, 2010 will also be listed in the Advance Conference Program that is posted on the TAC website, and mailed in the Advance Conference Kit (3000 distributed)