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1 RACI2017 Centenary Congress Commercial Prospectus July 2017 Melbourne 1

Invitation Overview Invitation to be a commercial partner of the RACI Centenary Congress The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, a membership organisation for chemistry professionals is holding an

The Centenary Congress will bring together over three thousand international delegates from all branches of the chemical sciences working in the academic, research and commercial sectors.

2 Invitation Overview Invitation to be a commercial partner of the RACI Centenary Congress The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, a membership organisation for chemistry professionals is holding an international congress to celebrate the centenary in The Centenary Congress will bring together over three thousand international delegates from all branches of the chemical sciences working in the academic, research and commercial sectors. The RACI would like to offer you the opportunity to access this potent market of users and potential users of your products and services by becoming a commercial partner of the congress. There is a variety of set packages available plus the option of tailor making a program specifically for you. Background overview The Congress has been planned around the unique concept of running a number of wellestablished conference series, in parallel, under one roof where one fee will allow delegates access to any and all of the meetings. These partner meetings include:- RACI s Centenary National Convention is a general chemistry based meeting covering the breadth of the discipline, 17th Asian Chemical Congress (17ACC) which is the biennial gathering of the Federation of 29 Asian Chemical Societies again a general chemistry based meeting covering the breadth of the discipline, Carbon 2017, The World Carbon Congress, a meeting focussing on carbon materials involving chemists, physicists and chemical engineers Chemeca 2017, Australian and New Zealand Federation of Chemical Engineers conference focussing on chemical engineering and industrial chemistry - an industry based meeting AIMECS17, The Asian Federation of Medicinal Chemists Conference, ACCC6, The Asian Congress on Coordination Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry based meeting. GSC8, 8th International Congress on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Elsevier s Tetrahedron an Asian seminar, organic chemistry Asian ub for e-drug Discovery, medicinal chemistry The planning is to have 30 streams running concurrently over the five days of the Congress where the 3500 delegates will be freely able to contribute to and enjoy the scientific and technical programs of all of these partner meetings. Congress Plenary speakers include Nobel laureates, and other outstanding chemists that may well be future laureates. For detailed conference information visit the website at 2

The Invitation Congress Congress Theme 1. The theme is chemistry addressing sustainable development and other challenges of the 2020s.

Australia has great chemistry strengths in a broad range of areas but one of the key challenges for the world is to transform new frontiers of chemistry into innovation to address the key issues

Each specialized partner Congress will address the challenges for chemistry in the 2020s in their niche area of chemistry while the general chemistry meetings will address the overall situation.

3 The Invitation Congress Congress Theme 1. The theme is chemistry addressing sustainable development and other challenges of the 2020s. 2, The topics are being chosen to broaden subject matter interests whilst preserving traditional chemistry themes. 3. Australia has great chemistry strengths in a broad range of areas but one of the key challenges for the world is to transform new frontiers of chemistry into innovation to address the key issues facing a world with a continually growing population. Congress Goals To present the most outstanding relevant developments in modern chemistry. Each specialized partner Congress will address the challenges for chemistry in the 2020s in their niche area of chemistry while the general chemistry meetings will address the overall situation. To inspire high standards of excellence in pure and applied chemistry research. The congress will be designed to attract the world s top research chemists as well as offering special packages for young chemists. To attract outstanding scientists to present central lectures on modern chemical research. Besides the Congress plenary speakers each partner Congress will have their own plenary and keynote speakers to attract the very best international research chemists. To inspire the young generation of chemists in developed and developing countries. A very attractive registration package is being designed to meet the career expectations and aspirational goals of this class of chemists including PhD students. A combined registration and accommodation package using cheaper hostelries at an affordable cost will be offered. The program will enable young chemists from all countries to present to their peers as well as address internationally renowned chemists. Key dates Abstract submission Now Open Registration opens 26 September 2016 Abstract submission closes 23 March 2017 Early bird registration deadline 23 April 2017 RACI 2017 Centenary Congress July

The Congress Attendance The delegate cohort will consist of industrial leaders, world-renowned researchers and academics, [all important decision makers], as well as incorporating the energetic and

4 The Congress Attendance The delegate cohort will consist of industrial leaders, world-renowned researchers and academics, [all important decision makers], as well as incorporating the energetic and enthusiastic contributions of many student and early-career scientists and engineers. A detailed marketing strategy, publicity schedule and media campaign have been developed to ensure that the Congress is extensively publicised prior to, during and after the event. With these marketing initiatives and historical data on previous Congresses, the Congress Committee expects to attract in excess of 3,500 delegates. Why your company should become a commercial partner of the Centenary Congress RACI 2017 will be a hallmark event in chemistry in Asian region in It offers a unique platform for you to interact with an international group of decision makers and to keep them informed with the latest product and service advancements and general industry trends. The Scientific Program will befit a meeting with a quality and range of topics that will be of interest, and benefit to, everyone involved in the chemical world. Importantly, the scientific program will span the latest developments and best practice in chemical science, engineering and technology and will be delivered by renowned international, national and local speakers. Whatever your target market may be, with the depth and breadth of the combined programs on offer there will be delegates meeting your target requirements. The commercial packages available cover a wide range of options from general sponsorship with congress wide exposure to targeted sponsorship aimed at a single partner conference delegate base as well as the regular exhibition booth offering or a tailored combination of options. The Organising Committee are keen to engage with organisations seeking to participate in program elements of the Congress, including symposia or speaker sponsorship, and welcome the customisation of packages as outlined in this prospectus. The programming time table is being scheduled with the objective to give those commercial partners on site a constant through put of delegates by having feeding stations in the exhibition areas, staggering lunch and tea times and placing the exhibition area around major walkways. Congress Promotion A professionally planned marketing strategy will ensure that the benefits of supporting RACI 2017 are widely known across Australia and the world. This includes: Agreements with 35 major chemical societies around the world to promote the event Extensive direct mail campaigns Website and electronic promotions Editorial and display advertising in related scientific journals Active participation and promotion at intervening regional meetings relating to the main scientific themes The earlier your involvement in the Congress, the more opportunities exist for your organisation to be co-badged with the RACI 2017 Centenary Congress marketing materials. 4

About the Venue The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is the venue for the

the world, the venue represents world leadership in best practice, innovation and

imaginative catering and service options.

session rooms and on level 2 adjacent to the poster display.

Dickinson Professor at the California Institute of Technology, USA Professor Oliver

Freiburg, Germany Professor Ning Fan Tsinghua University, China Professor Laura L.

Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Dr Alexander Makarov Director,

Stevens Imperial College of London, Royal School of Mines, UK Professor Robert Grubbs

5 About the Venue The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is the venue for the RACI Centenary Congress and is a world class facility situated within close proximity of the city. There is ample space for a large well-coordinated trade exhibition area close to the meeting rooms. As the first, and only, 6 Star Green Star environmentally rated convention centre in the world, the venue represents world leadership in best practice, innovation and sustainability and continues to raise standards to new heights in technology, imaginative catering and service options. The Exhibition will be hosted in the spectacular entry level foyer, on level 1 near session rooms and on level 2 adjacent to the poster display. The interplay between session rooms, exhibition and catering will ensure a high traffic and networked Congress. Speakers Confirmed Centenary Congress Plenary Speakers Professor Frances Arnold Dickinson Professor at the California Institute of Technology, USA Professor Oliver Einsle Institute of Biochemistry Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine, Freiburg, Germany Professor Ning Fan Tsinghua University, China Professor Laura L. Kiessling Steenbock Professor of Chemistry and Laurens Anderson Professor of Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Dr Alexander Makarov Director, Global Research LSMS Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bremen, Germany Professor Molly Stevens Imperial College of London, Royal School of Mines, UK Professor Robert Grubbs California Institute of Technology, USA Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recipient (2005) Professor Andrew B. olmes Melbourne Laureate Professor Emeritus President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Ada E. Yonath Director of the elen and Milton A. Kimmelman Center for Biomolecular Structure and Assembly of the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recipient (2009) 5

6 Sponsorship Opportunities The Congress Committee is dedicated to the task of matching sponsorship packages to your requirements. An exciting range of sponsorship opportunities has been developed to ensure a successful outcome for sponsor involvement. Diamond Sponsorship Packages AUD $50,000 plus GST Diamond Sponsor Entitlements: Prime exhibition space 6m x 6m = 36sqm island stand in a prime location near the entry or major catering areas One full page advertisement inside the Congress Registration Brochure (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One full page advertisement inside the Congress andbook (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One opportunity to insert promotional material into the Congress Delegate Satchels A delegate list pre and post Congress (excluding those delegates who request privacy) 4 Complimentary Exhibitor registrations to attend the Exhibition, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, and Welcome Reception. 2 invitations to the Congress Dinner Acknowledgement as Diamond Sponsor through corporate logo on Congress signage Acknowledgement as Diamond Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Registration Brochure Acknowledgement as Diamond Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Program Company Logo and 100 word Company Synopsis to appear inside Congress Program and on the Congress website with hyperlink to your company website The option to select one of the below Sponsorship opportunities as a Diamond Sponsor, included in your Diamond Sponsorship Package. Complimentary advert in the RACI Magazine publication (subject to deadlines and date of confirmation) Part A. Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Symposium The opportunity exists to hold up to one special symposia (choice of either breakfast, lunch or evening maximum of two) within the Congress venue allowing over 300 delegates to attend. The company sponsored symposium must be held outside the core Congress hours to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Special times have been set aside for these Symposia and they are suggested as follows: Morning Symposia of 1 hour Lunch Symposia of 1 hour Evening Symposia of 1 hour All aspects of this level of sponsorship, including time allocations and general benefits are open for discussion with the Scientific Program Committee. The subject of the symposium and the invited speakers are to be negotiated with the Scientific Program Committee. Exact symposium schedule will be assigned by the Congress Committee 6

7 the opportunity to access this potent market of users and potential users of your products and services All food, drinks and related costs are to be incurred at the sponsor s expense The Congress will bear the expenses of the venue rental and standard audio-visual services, any additional audio-visual requirements including extra time with technicians will be at the cost of the sponsor Diamond Internet Cafe (Exclusive Opportunity) The opportunity to sponsor the Internet Café operating adjacent to your stand in a prime area within the Exhibition Area and will be used regularly by delegates, speakers and exhibitors. In the Congress Program Naming rights to the Internet Cafe Branding of the Internet Cafe including signage and screensavers On-screen on all Internet Cafe monitors with direct links to Sponsor s website Diamond - Abstract USB (Exclusive Opportunity) Every registered delegate will be provided with an official Congress abstract book and abstract USB upon registration. The abstract USB will be used as a reference point during and long after the conclusion of the Congress. Logo to be inserted on the USB and front page logo rights of landing page Platinum Sponsorship Package AUD $40,000 plus GST Platinum Sponsor Entitlements: Prime exhibition space 6m x 6m = 36sqm island stand in a prime location near the entry or major catering areas One half page advertisement inside the Congress Registration Brochure (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One half page advertisement inside the Congress andbook (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One opportunity to insert promotional material into the Congress Delegate Satchels A delegate list pre and post Congress (excluding those delegates who request privacy) 3 Complimentary Exhibitor registrations to attend the Exhibition, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, and Welcome Reception. 2 invitations to the Congress Dinner Acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor through corporate logo on Congress signage Acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Registration Brochure Acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Program Company Logo and 50 word Company Synopsis to appear inside Congress Program and on the Congress website with hyperlink to your company website The option to select one of the below Sponsorship opportunities as a Platinum Sponsor, included in your Platinum Sponsorship Package Platinum Delegate Name Badge Lanyards (Exclusive Opportunity) Every registered delegate will be provided with an official Congress name badge upon registration. Delegates will need to wear their name badge for the duration of the Congress, which will enable access to all scientific sessions, social functions and the exhibition. 7

8 Sponsorship Opportunities In the Program Book Company logo printed on the Name Badges and Lanyards*, along with the Meeting logo *The Organising Committee reserves all rights in selection of the appropriate name badge and lanyard *This opportunity is available for each Partner Conference, please make direct enquiries Platinum - Congress Poster Area Sponsor (Exclusive Opportunity) The Congress Poster Area will be given much space within the Congress Exhibition. There is anticipated to be in excess of 1,700 posters covering all aspects of chemical science. The Committee will consider the possibility of individual Partner Conference poster sponsorship. Allocated times throughout the program will be made to verbal presentations of posters by poster authors. The Welcome Social function will be held within the exhibition and poster area, ensuring maximum attendance at the Opening night of the exhibition and posters. Naming rights to the Poster Area throughout the Exhibition alls Logo to be displayed at all times in the Exhibition all through elevated banners (congress to provide) Logo and acknowledgement in the Pocket Program Opportunity to insert company promotional material into delegate satchels Acknowledgement in Congress Program Book Acknowledgement on the Congress Website with hyperlink to company website Platinum - Congress Pocket Program Book (Exclusive Opportunity) The RACI 2017 Pocket Program Book will be distributed on-site to all participants and will be a regularly used reference source during and long after the event. It will contain the final definitive scientific program and the following related information: Schedule and overview General Congress information Exhibition Floor plan The Social Program and information on tours, onsite facilities and communication services A full page colour advertisement on back cover Please note: Other sponsor advertisements will appear in this document The Centenary Congress will bring international delegates from all bra working in the academic, research 8

Gold Sponsorship Package AUD $30,000 plus GST Gold Sponsor Entitlements: Prime exhibition space of 18sqm in a prime location near the entry or major catering areas One quarter page advertisement

9 Gold Sponsorship Package AUD $30,000 plus GST Gold Sponsor Entitlements: Prime exhibition space of 18sqm in a prime location near the entry or major catering areas One quarter page advertisement inside the Congress Registration Brochure (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One quarter page advertisement inside the Congress andbook (subject to confirmation prior to printing deadlines) One opportunity to insert promotional material into the Congress Delegate Satchels A delegate list pre and post Congress (excluding those delegates who request privacy) 2 Complimentary Exhibitor registrations to attend the Exhibition, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, and Welcome Reception. 2 invitations to the Congress Dinner Acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor through corporate logo on Congress signage Acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Registration Brochure Acknowledgement as Gold Sponsor through corporate logo in Congress Program Company Logo and word Company Synopsis to appear inside Congress Program and on the Congress website with hyperlink to your company website *Entitlements of satchel insert, logo representation on pocket programs and programs dependant on sponsorship. All electronic and on-site branding will be fulfilled. together over three thousand nches of the chemical sciences and commercial sectors. Congress Plenary Sessions AUD $20,000 per Plenary Session plus GST (Limited Opportunities) Sponsorship of Plenary Sessions is open for discussion with the Scientific Program Committee. Naming rights to the plenary session on the sponsored day Logo slide displayed at the beginning and end of the plenary session Logo and acknowledgement in the Pocket Program Opportunity to insert company promotional material into delegate satchels Acknowledgement in Congress Program Book Acknowledgement on the Congress Website with hyperlink to company website If your organisation wishes to participate with sponsorship and does not require exhibition space, a range of opportunities have been created for your consideration. 9

Naming Rights The novel Congress concept of the RACI Centenary Congress involves a series of partner conferences running concurrently during the week allowing delegates to access sessions across a

10 Naming Rights The novel Congress concept of the RACI Centenary Congress involves a series of partner conferences running concurrently during the week allowing delegates to access sessions across a wide variety of chemistry disciplines. Each day will commence with a common Congress plenary speaker for all delegates followed by the various conferences running their individual programs. The program will involve the specialised individual partner conferences producing content in their area of expertise while the RACI Centenary National Conference and the 17th ACC will form the major umbrella event and will concentrate on the important areas of chemistry not covered by the specialised partner conferences. Naming Rights of Partner Conference AUD$20,000 plus GST per Conference RACI s Centenary National Convention is a general chemistry based meeting covering the breadth of the discipline 17th Asian Chemical Congress (17ACC) which is the biennial gathering of the Federation of 29 Asian Chemical Societies again a general chemistry based meeting covering the breadth of the discipline Carbon 2017, The World Carbon Congress, a meeting focussing on carbon materials involving chemists, physicists and chemical engineers Chemeca 2017, Australian and New Zealand Federation of Chemical Engineers conference focussing on chemical engineering and industrial chemistry - an industry based meeting AIMECS17, The Asian Federation of Medicinal Chemists Conference ACCC6, The Asian Congress on Coordination Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry based meeting GSC8, 8th International Congress on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Elsevier s Tetrahedron an Asian seminar, organic chemistry Asian ub for e-drug Discovery, medicinal chemistry 10

To enable maximum participation from these groups we would appreciate your support by funding students, early career researchers and volunteers to attend RACI 2017.

11 Legacy Sponsorship RACI 2017 will shape and inform the global agenda for chemistry over many years with lasting impact and targeted actions. Legacy sponsorships play an essential role in ensuring the overall development of early career researchers and students in all fields of chemistry from the less affluent areas of the world. To enable maximum participation from these groups we would appreciate your support by funding students, early career researchers and volunteers to attend RACI Student and Early Career Researcher Support packages- Developing Countries AUD 3,500 plus GST per participant Students and Early Career Researchers from developing countries and other underrepresented groups will be provided with airfare and accommodation costs, as well as complimentary registration, to enable their participation in RACI Company Logo to appear on the Congress website with hyperlink to your company website acknowledging support of Student and Early Career Researchers. Group Registration Sponsor (10 delegates) AUD 12,000 plus GST package Group registration can be used to support postgraduate early career researchers from Australia Registrants in the Group Registration sponsorship category will be provided with complimentary registration and social function ticket to enable their full participation in RACI Company Logo to appear on the Congress website with hyperlink to your company website acknowledging support of Early Career Researchers. 11

Individual Sponsorship Congress App AUD $30,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) The Congress App will be the main program resource tool at RACI 2017.

12 Individual Sponsorship Congress App AUD $30,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) The Congress App will be the main program resource tool at RACI All delegates will download the App and this will be the highest profile program access offering for sponsorship. The app and its sponsor will be featured in the printed pocket program book giving the sponsor double exposure in both digital and print. Business branding uniquely integrated into base app design, namely app loading screen and main menu design Opportunity to place banner ad on the home screen of the app, (refer attached visual) Dedicated page within the app with the opportunity to showcase business information including the attachment of documents, links and videos One complimentary Congress partner registration (full delegate) including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, access to delegate sessions, ticket to the Welcome Reception and ticket to the RACI 2017 Congress dinner Logo in Congress Pocket Program) Quarter-page advertisement in the Congress Program Logo on Congress Website Congress Dinner AUD $30,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) The Congress Dinner will be the social highlight of the Congress. It will be an evening of spectacular entertainment, fine Australian cuisine and wine; a fitting social climax to the congress. Naming rights to the Congress Dinner Company signage to be displayed in the Congress Dinner venue Logo to be included on all print items relating to the Congress Dinner such as tickets Eight complimentary tickets to the Congress Dinner Acknowledgement in the Congress Pocket Program Book Congress Delegate Satchel AUD $30,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) Every registered delegate will be provided with an official Congress Satchel upon registration. The Organising Committee will ensure a quality satchel is chosen in conjunction with the sponsoring company to prolong usage by delegates. The promotion outreach for delegates is based on a 4,000 bag production. Company logo printed on the satchel*, along with the Congress logo *The Organising Committee reserves all rights in selection of the appropriate Congress delegate satchel. Size and location will be determined by the Organising Committee with a proof supplied to the sponsor of this item. Barista Zone AUD $20,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) Two barista coffee machines will be located in the exhibition area serving coffee and tea throughout the Congress. They can be co-located with an exhibition booth if desired. Naming rights to Barista Zone 12

13 Acknowledgement in Congress Pocket Program Book Company logo to be included on the Barista Zone signage Opportunity to have branded coffee mugs with sponsor s logo distributed at the Barista Zone this is optional and is therefore an additional cost to the sponsor. Price on application. Electronic Congress Newsletter (E-Zine) AUD $15,000 plus GST This RACI 2017 graphically designed newsletter will be used to electronically communicate with thousands of existing and potential delegates in the lead-up to the congress. It will be distributed frequently to thousands of delegates in the database, and will contain information designed to be both informative and entertaining. Banner advertisement on each E-zine, this is a hyperlink to sponsors website. (Please note: The width of this ad is at the discretion of the Organising Committee) Acknowledgement in the Congress Pocket Program Book otel Room Keys AUD $12,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) The congress will have a selection of preferred hotels surrounding the venue area. These hotels attract high numbers of delegate bookings. Your logo will appear on the hotel room key which will be presented to delegates upon check in Acknowledgement in Congress Program Book Company logo on selected otel room keys Company logo on welcome sign at hotel reception desk Congress Catering AUD $10,000 (per day) plus GST Morning and afternoon refreshments will be provided in the Congress Exhibition Area each day for all participants Naming rights to Congress Catering for that day Acknowledgement in Congress Pocket Program Book Logo incorporated into Catering signage Opportunity for company logo to be included on napkins, take-away cups and lunchboxes at sponsors expense Welcome Reception AUD $10,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) The Congress will begin with an official ceremony combining formality with world-class entertainment, custom produced to welcome participants from around the world. The Welcome Reception will follow this ceremony and will create an atmosphere of energy and excitement, setting the scene for a successful Congress. Naming rights to the Welcome Reception Company signage to be displayed in the Welcome Reception venue 13

14 Individual Sponsorship Logo to be included on all print items relating to the Welcome Reception including entry and tickets Acknowledgement in the Congress Pocket Program Book Opportunity to have other refreshments at the Barista Zone at sponsor s own expense and subject to approval from Congress committee Volunteer Sponsorship AUD 10,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) A Congress of this size will rely on the support of volunteers to ensure seamless delivery and assistance to all participants. Your vital sponsorship of the volunteers will enable many people the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience and provide hands-on support during the Congress. Your logo will be featured on the Volunteer T-Shirt in acknowledgement. Water Bottle AUD $8,800 plus GST Each registered delegate will receive one water bottle in their Congress Satchel. Your logo will be included in one colour on the water bottle Logo on Water Bottle Logo in Congress Pocket Program Logo on Congress Website One complimentary Congress partner registration (full delegate) including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, access to delegate sessions, ticket to the Welcome Reception and ticket to the RACI 2017 Congress dinner Delegate T-shirt AUD $8,800 plus GST Each delegate will receive an official Congress t- shirt upon registration. Logo on T-shirt (with the Congress logo) Logo in Congress Pocket Program Logo on Congress Website Note pad and Pen AUD $8,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) Every registered delegate will be provided with a pen and paper set. This will be a powerful way to promote your company and will continue as a reminder after the event. Acknowledgement in Congress Program Book Company logo on Notepad and Pen Notepad and Pen to be inserted into the delegate satchels Bottled Water AUD $8,000 plus GST (Exclusive Opportunity) As a sponsor of the bottled water, one bottle of spring water will be allocated per delegate per day, your logo will appear on the label of the bottle of spring water. Acknowledgement in Congress Pocket Program Acknowledgement on signage at water stations Company logo on label of spring water (one bottled of water will be catered per delegate per day, if you wish to provide more a price will be given upon enquiry) 14

15 Portable Device Charging Station AUD $7,000 plus GST per charging station (Three opportunities or the ability to take all exclusively for $17,000 plus GST) Charging Stations will be located within the exhibition where delegates can charge their laptops, ipads, and mobile phones. Acknowledgments Naming rights to the Charging Station Logo on signage at the Charging Station Opportunity to place one company provided free standing pull up banner next to the Charging Station (2m high and 1m wide) Logo on Congress Website Logo in Congress Pocket Program Delegate Satchel Inserts AUD $1,000 each plus GST Opportunity to include a promotional insert in the delegate satchel (maximum 1 x A4 double sided flyer) Congress Keynote Speaker AUD $9,000 plus GST The opportunity to align your organisation with a Keynote Speaker presenting at the Congress Logo in Congress Pocket Program next to Congress-partnered speaker Logo in Congress Website next to Congresspartnered speaker Logo on session slide of Congress-partnered speaker Opportunity to place an organisation provided banner at the entrance to your Congress partnered speakers session room (2m high by 1m wide, free standing) Logo on Congress Website One complimentary Congress partner registration (full delegate) including morning and afternoon teas, lunches, access to the exhibition, access to delegate sessions, ticket to the Welcome Reception and ticket to the RACI 17 Congress dinner Speakers Preparation Room AUD $7,000 plus GST The speaker preparation room is a highly visited area throughout each day of the Congress. Logo on Speakers Room signage Logo in Congress Pocket Program Logo on Congress Website Speaker Gifts AUD $5,000 plus GST Each speaker will receive a thank you gift preselected by the committee at the commencement of the Congress. Verbal acknowledgement when gifts are presented to speakers Logo in Congress Pocket Program Logo on Congress Website Logo on Pre-Dinner Drink signage App Advert AUD $500 plus GST Opportunity for an ad placement on the Congress App with one push notification to all delegates (managed by the Congress Secretariat) 15

16 Exhibition Opportunities The exhibition will be the focal point of RACI 2017 and the Congress program is structured to maximise the opportunity for delegates to visit the exhibition. Morning and afternoon tea will be served in the exhibition in addition to lunch. Please refer to the below exhibition opportunities: Ground Level Exhibition Modular stand 9 square metres AUD $5,000 plus GST 3m x 3m space within the ground floor foyer exhibition adjacent to the Plenary alls Back and side walls (2.4m high) One standard power point Company fascia over all open sides Company listing in Pocket Program Company name listed on Congress Website General cleaning of walkways Two exhibitor registrations (including lunch, refreshments and access to the Welcome Reception) One Exhibition Satchel containing Congress Program and Congress Abstract USB per exhibition stand Level 1 Exhibition Modular stand 6 square metres AUD $4,000 plus GST 3m x 2m space on the level 1 exhibition near session rooms Back and side walls (2.4m high) One standard power point Company fascia over open side Company listing in Pocket Program Company name listed on Congress Website General cleaning of walkways Two exhibitor registrations (including lunch, refreshments and access to the Welcome Reception) One Exhibition Satchel containing Congress Program and Congress Abstract USB per exhibition stand Level 2 Exhibition TableTop 4 square metres AUD $3,000 plus GST 2m x 2m space on the level 2 exhibition near poster session room One standard power point Company listing in Pocket Program Company name listed on Congress Website General cleaning of walkways Two exhibitor registrations (including lunch, refreshments and access to the Welcome Reception) One Exhibition Satchel containing Congress Program and Congress Abstract USB per table top Upgrades: Available per application basis Additional Exhibitor Registration $660 each Morning Tea Lunch Afternoon Tea Congress Pocket Program Ticket to the Welcome Reception Tailor-made Custom Stand Design (available at an additional cost based on space only) In addition to the above opportunities the RACI 2017 exhibition team would be happy to tailor a design to meet your specific marketing requirements. Please contact the Exhibition Manager to coordinate your individual presence at RACI

17 17 Plenary 2 Plenary 1 Entry from Exhibition Centr G01 G02 G03 G04 G05 G06 G07 G08 G09 G10 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16 G17 G18 G19 G20 G21 G22 G23 G24 G25 G26 G27 G28 G29 G30 G31 G32 G33 G34 G35 G36 G37 G38 G39 G40 G41 G42 G43 G44 G45 G46 G47 G48 G49 G50 G51 G52 G53 G54 G55 G56 G57 G58 REGO Floorplans Ground Floor

18 18 Floorplans Access to ilton South Wharf L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15 L16 L17 L18 L19 L20 L21 L22 L23 L24 L25 L26 L27 L28 L29 L30 L31 L32 L33 L34 L35 L36 L37 L38 L39 L40 L41 L42 Level 1

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We look forward to and welcome your participation in Melbourne in 2017 For all queries regarding sponsorship and exhibition, please contact: Congress Secretariat ICMS

20 We look forward to and welcome your participation in Melbourne in 2017 For all queries regarding sponsorship and exhibition, please contact: Congress Secretariat ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager Tel: (+61 2) Fax: (+61 2) July 2017 Melbourne 20

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