Annual Conference and Exhibition

annual conference and Exhibition

2011 Annual Conference
& Exhibition

September 11-14
Edmonton, Alberta

Transportation Successes:
Let’s Build on Them

SPONSORSHIP

platinum ~ $5000

Opportunity

Key Benefits

Ref #

Exclusive sponsor:

AWARDS LUNCHEON
(September 12) - SOLD

ANNUAL LUNCHEON
(September 13) - SOLD

PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON
(September 14) - SOLD

Raise corporate profile among all delegates at one high profile occasion
Network with a selected group of customers

Prominent corporate logo and name signage at the event entrance and on/near the main stage

Corporate name on event ticket and on luncheon menu

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

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

Two free tickets to the luncheon

Highlighted in delegate program as luncheon sponsor

Corporate logo on conference program back cover

Platinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

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

TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

100

Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE BAG

Maintain sustained corporate presence throughout and after the conference

SOLD

Corporate logo on the delegate bag

One sheet of company promotional material inserted in the delegate bag

Corporate logo on delegate program back cover

Platinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

Corporate name recognition on signage at the Plenary Session

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

TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

101

Exclusive sponsor:

CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK

Maintain sustained corporate presence throughout and after the conference

SOLD

Corporate logo on the front cover of delegate notebook inserted in each delegate kit

Corporate logo on delegate program back cover

Corporate name recognition on signage at the Plenary Session

Platinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

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

TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

102

Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE BADGE LANYARDS

Maintain prominent corporate profile throughout the conference

SOLD

Corporate logo on the lanyard for all delegate badges
(Design conditions apply)

Corporate logo on delegate program back cover

Corporate name recognition on signage at the Plenary Session

Platinum recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

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

TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

103

Exclusive sponsor:

TAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ DINNER (September 12)

Raise corporate profile with select senior decision-makers

Prominent corporate logo recognition on special menu and on tent cards at each table

Highlighted in Board package as dinner sponsor

Verbal recognition at the dinner

Platinum sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

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

TAC News recognition as a Platinum Sponsor, with corporate logo

104

NOTE: Platinum Sponsors confirmed by April 29, 2011 will also receive:

Logo recognition on the Advance Conference Program Kit (3000 distribution)

Platinum 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
(three co-sponsors only)

Raise corporate profile among all delegates at one occasion
Network with a selected group of customers

SOLD

Prominent corporate logo signage at the event entrance and on/near the stage

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

Highlighted in delegate program as banquet sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

200

Exclusive sponsor:

CD OF CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Maintain corporate presence for long period of time, including after the conference.

SOLD

Corporate logo on the CD case and CD label

Link from the CD to sponsor's corporate website

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

201

Exclusive sponsor:

PRIVATE PRE-AWARDS LUNCHEON RECEPTION (September 12)

Raise corporate profile with select VIPs, Award recipients, and TAC Foundation representatives

Prominent logo signage at the reception entrance

Invitation to two senior representatives to attend the reception

Highlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor

Verbal recognition at the Luncheon

Opportunity for a tabletop display promoting the sponsor's products/services

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

202

Exclusive sponsor:

PRIVATE PRE-BANQUET VIP RECEPTION (September 14)

Raise corporate profile with select VIPs and dignitaries

SOLD

Prominent logo signage at the reception entrance

Opportunity to provide gift to VIP reception attendees

Verbal recognition at the Banquet

Highlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

203

Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE COMPUTER STATIONS

Reach the delegates as they surf the internet and check e-mail messages

SOLD

Prominent logo signage at the computer stations

Sponsor's logo posted as "wallpaper" on the delegate computer screens during the conference

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

Highlighted in delegate program as Computer Station sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

204

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

SOLD

Corporate logo/link on the TAC main conference web page from May through September, 2011

Gold sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

205

Exclusive sponsor:

DELEGATE KIT GIFTS

Raise corporate profile among all delegates on an ongoing basis throughout the conference

SOLD

Corporate logo on small gift inserted in each delegate kit (details of gift to be agreed upon)

Corporate name recognition on signage at the Plenary Session

Gold sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

Website and TAC News recognition as a Gold Sponsor

206

NOTE: All sponsors confirmed by April 29, 2011 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
(three co-sponsors only)

Indicate your corporate interest in a specific technical subject or area of interest
Reach all delegates at one occasion

SOLD

Prominent corporate name signage at the event entrance and on or near stage

Verbal recognition by the session chair

Highlighted in delegate program as Plenary sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

300

Exclusive sponsor:

COFFEE AT SUNDAY REGISTRATION

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

SOLD

Prominent corporate name signage at the registration coffee table

Highlighted in delegate program as Registration coffee sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

301

Exclusive sponsor:

EXHIBITION COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS – ALL DAY MONDAY

Encourage delegates/customers to visit your booth

SOLD

Prominent corporate name signage at the exhibition refreshment table

Highlighted in delegate program and exhibition passport as a refreshment sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver 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

Prominent corporate name signage at the workshop entrance and on or near stage

Verbal recognition by the workshop chair

Highlighted in delegate program and the workshop book as Workshop sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

303

Exclusive sponsor:

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

Raise corporate profile with select senior decision-makers

Prominent corporate name signage at the refreshment table

Highlighted in Board package and delegate program as coffee sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

304

Exclusive sponsor:

THREE SPEAKERS' BREAKFASTS

Network with the conference speakers in your area of corporate interest

SOLD

Prominent signage at the three breakfasts

Verbal recognition by event MC

Highlighted in delegate program as an exclusive breakfast sponsor

Website and TAC News recognition as a Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook

305

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	Prominent signage at the session entrance Verbal recognition by session or panel chair Highlighted in delegate program as session or panel sponsor Website and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor Bronze 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 SOLD	Prominent signage at the event Highlighted in delegate program as Reception sponsor Website and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor Bronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook	401
Exclusive sponsor: EXHIBITION COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS –HALF DAY TUESDAY Encourage delegates/customers to visit your booth SOLD	Prominent corporate name signage at the exhibition refreshment table Highlighted in delegate program and exhibition passport as a refreshment sponsor Website and TAC News recognition as a Bronze Sponsor Bronze Sponsor recognition in delegate program and in conference notebook	402

NOTE: All sponsors confirmed by April 29, 2011 will also be listed in the Advance Conference Program that is posted on the TAC website.