NESEA Building Energy Conference 06

Sponsor Levels, Benefits and Exhibit Fees

Information for Sponsors
Sponsor Levels and Benefits
Sponsor Contract

Please consider this sheet as a starting point for discussion — we will work with you to achieve your goals. All sponsors will receive a sponsor ribbon for their badge and unlimited trade show passes.

Title Sponsor: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

$25,000: Gold Sponsor

Gold sponsors receive an extraordinary level of association with the event and a comprehensive package of sponsor benefits. In addition to the opportunity to exhibit product and interact with attendees, Gold level sponsorship offers excellent visibility in conference promotional literature, in press materials, and on-site. Gold level sponsor benefits include:

On-site Visibility:
• Logo/ID1 on conference signage
• Two 3’h x 8’w banners1
• One-pager in the conference registration packet1

Exhibit & Registrations: 20’ x 20’ exhibit space in a high visibility area with 5 complimentary registrations and 5 exhibit staff ($5,000 value)

Promotional Collateral: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page in the invitation to attend (50,000 mailed)2 and in on-site program. Two-thirds page 4-color ad1 in on-site program.

Web: Logo/ID on sponsor appreciation page with 75-word description and hot link

Press: One-pager in the press kit1, listing in conference news releases

NESEA Membership: NESEA professional membership

$15,000: Exclusive Trade Show Reception Sponsor

This level of commitment offers a high level of visibility on-site, and enhanced opportunities to interact with the attendees and display product as below. Menu can be customized.

On-site Visibility:
• Logo/ID1 in on-site Trade Show Reception signage
• Announcement of sponsorship during reception over PA system
• Sign for your booth identifying you as the Trade Show Reception sponsor
• Two 3’h x 5’w banners1
• Logo/ID1 on conference signage

Exhibit & Registrations: 10’ x 20’ exhibit space in a hi-visibility area with 3 complimentary registrations and 4 exhibit staff ($2,700 value)

Promotional Collateral: Logo/ID1 on appreciation page and where Trade Show Reception mentioned in invitation to attend (50,000 mailed)2 and in on-site program. One-third page 4-color ad1 in on-site program.

Web: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page with 60-word description and hot link

NESEA Membership: NESEA professional membership

$7,500: Exclusive Lanyard Sponsor

This exclusive sponsorship will have hundreds of your target customers wearing your company name around their necks. Simply provide the lanyard to show management, and we’ll make sure every attendee receives one when they pick up their badge. A simple and effective branding opportunity.

Additional benefits include:

Exhibit & Registrations: 10’ x 10’ exhibit space in a high visibility area with 2 complimentary registrations and 4 exhibit staff ($1,500 value)

Promotional Collateral: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page in the invitation to attend (50,000 mailed)2 and on-site program. One-third page 4-color ad1 in on-site program.

Web: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page with 50-word description and hot link

NESEA Membership: NESEA professional membership

$5,000: Conference Track or Special Activity Sponsor

This level provides excellent on-site visibility with your company name connected with a particular conference topic or activity, in addition to opportunities to display product and interact with attendees.

On-site Visibility:
• Logo/ID1 on signage of your chosen track or activity in the pre-function space with 15-word description (track names subject to change)
• Two 3’h x 5’w banners1
• Logo/ID1 on conference signage

Exhibit & Registrations: 10’ x 10’ exhibit space in a high visibility area with 2 complimentary registrations and 4 exhibit staff ($1,500 value)

Promotional Collateral: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page in the invitation to attend (50,000 mailed)2 and on-site program where track is described. One-third page 4-color ad1 in on-site program

Web: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page with 30-word description and hot link

NESEA Membership: NESEA professional membership

THE FOLLOWING IS A DRAFT LIST OF TRACKS AND SPECIAL EVENTS:

Building Tracks:
The Design and Build Connection
Greening Building Design Tools
Learning from Green Building

Business Track:
Making it Happen

Planning Track:
Planning & Urban Design for Green Communities

Energy Tracks:
The Energy Connection
Renewable Energy Tools
Learning from Energy

Policy & Education Track:
Framework

Special Events:
NESEA Night Public Forum (topic to be announced)

$3,000: Exclusive Show Bag Sponsor

This level provides high visibility on-site. Have your name visible all over the conference. You supply the bags, we will distribute to the first 2,500 conference and trade show attendees. Your name will also be added to the web sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link.

$2,500: Exclusive Center Aisle Carpet Sponsor

This level provides high visibility on-site. This carpet is the main thoroughfare in the Trade Show, and the main route from the registration desk to the sessions. It will showcase your company with prominent signage at both entryways. Your name will also be added to the website with a 25-word description and a hot link, and you will receive a one-eighth-page ad1 in the on-site program, and a 3’h x 4’w banner1 prominently displayed in the pre-function space.

On-site Visibility:
• On-site signage for the entire Trade Show on Trade Show floor and in booth
• One 3’h x 4’w banner1 prominently displayed in the conference pre-function space

Promotional Collateral: One-eighth page 4-color ad1 in on-site program

Web: Logo/ID1 on conference website with hotlink

$1,500: Exclusive Workshop Sponsor

This level provides an opportunity to connect your name with a specific workshop and to the conference.

On-site Visibility:
• Logo/ID1 on signage of your chosen workshop in the pre-function space (workshop topics and names TBA)
• Opportunity to be introduced, or to introduce the workshop
• One 3’h x 4’w banner1

Promotional Collateral: Logo/ID1 in on-site program where workshop is described One-eigth page 4-color ad1 in on-site program

Web: Logo/ID1 on sponsor appreciation page with 15-word description and hot link

NESEA Membership: NESEA professional membership

Media Sponsors: Benefits Tailored to Fit Level of Support

Exclusive Opportunities for Exhibitors

The following opportunities are available only to exhibitors. For exhibit fees and benefits, see below.

$1,500: Dessert Sponsor

Signage on trade show floor for the day, name on conference web site with hot link to your web site, and signage at your booth

$1,500: Supporting Sponsor

Name on sponsor appreciation page in the invitation to attend (50,000 mailed)2, name on web site conference sponsor appreciation page with hot link to your web site, one-eighth page ad in the on-site conference program, and one 3’h x4’w banner1 prominently displayed in the conference pre-function space

$1,000: Coffee Break Sponsor

Signage on trade show floor for the day, name on conference web site sponsor appreciation page with hot link to your web site, and signage at your booth

Advertising Opportunities

Please ask for a rate sheet to advertise in the Building Energy 06 issue of NESEA’s Northeast Sun magazine. Ad space in the conference program is reserved for sponsors. Ad Rates

Exhibit Fees

All exhibit spaces will be provided with pipe and drape, company sign, one 6’ skirted table, two chairs, a wastebasket, web listing with hot link ($200 value), an exhibitor ribbon for your badge, and free floor passes for your customers. All additional furnishings and displays provided by the exhibitor or trade show contractor.

Member Non-member Exhibit space No. free conference registrations, etc.
$500 $700 table top 2 staff for your booth
$1000 $1200 10’ x 10’ 1 registration + 4 staff for your booth
$1500 $1700 10’ x 20’ 1 registration + 4 staff for your booth
$2000 $2200 20’ x 20’ 2 registrations + 5 staff for your booth

To sign up as a sponsor, please use the Sponsor Contract

To sign up as an exhibitor, please use the Exhibitor Contract

 

1 Supplied by the sponsor before February 4.

2 Available through October 20