Sponsorship of the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference provides organizations an opportunity to increase their exposure, build relationships, and enhance their image with chain retail members. For more information on how your company can support NACDS Conferences and Activities through sponsorship, please contact Jim Whitman at 703-837-4610. A sampling of sponsorship opportunities include:
Welcome Reception:
Welcome attendees to the conference with this casual reception the evening before the program begins. The Welcome Reception will be organized by NACDS and includes open bar(s) and heavy hors’ douvres.
Sponsor benefits include signage at the main entrance, signage at each bar with corporate recognition, napkins with corporate logo, a write-up in the Program Guide and your logo on our "Thanks To Our Sponsors" signage.
Offered at $7,500
Conference Registration Bag:
*SOLD OUT*
The Conference Registration Bag is a stylish portfolio bag with the sponsor’s company logo printed on the front for all attendees to see. This bag is given to all full-conference delegates and contains important information and inserts. Attendees will be sure to keep this bag for years to come.
Offered at $5,000
Monday Night Happy Hour:
An exhibitor can sponsor the Monday Night Happy Hour which will include open bar and happy hour snacks. Sponsor will receive many brand building benefits including signage at the main entrance, signage at each
bar with corporate recognition, napkins with corporate logo, a write-up in the Program Guide and your logo on our “Thanks To Our Sponsors” signage.
Offered at $7,500
Monday Breakfast & Business Program I:
*SOLD OUT*
Attracting Conference decision-makers and world renowned speakers, the Business Program is very popular with the Supply Chain & Logistics attendees. Sponsor has the unique opportunity to have corporate staff members greet session attendees as they arrive and will introduce the keynote speaker. Corporate logo will be displayed on the large screen when not in use by the speaker and on all door signage.
Offered at $10,000
Tuesday Breakfast & Business Program II:
Attracting Conference decision-makers and world renowned speakers, the Business Program is very popular with the Supply Chain & Logistics attendees. Sponsor has the unique opportunity to have corporate staff members greet session attendees as they arrive. Corporate logo will be displayed on the large screen when not in use by the speaker and on all door signage.
Offered at $10,000
Breakout Sessions:
Each Offered at $2,500
Refreshment Breaks (All):
*SOLD OUT*
Sponsor will receive exclusive recognition by providing coffee breaks to attendees participating in the educational sessions as well as the exhibit hall open hours. Sponsor receives napkins with their logo, signage on the break tables and an opportunity to leave literature at the station.
Offered at $5,000
Pens:
Everyone needs a pen, so why not have them use a pen with your logo and web address printed on it. A pen will be included in each registration bag, distributed to all attendees and placed in all educational sessions.
Your company may have design input.
Offered at $2,500
Notepads:
Provide a mechanism for attendees to record notes from the Supply Chain Conference by sponsoring the conference notepads. NACDS will distribute notepads with the sponsor logo and message to all attendees
in their registration bag and placed throughout the educational sessions.
Offered at $2,500
DISCOUNTED COMBO DEAL: Pens and
Notepads sponsorship.
Offered at $4,000
Lunches (All):
Offered at $7,500
Closing Reception, Dinner & Entertainment:
This is the final big bash of the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference where all attendees convene to celebrate the conclusion of another successful event. Sponsor will be promoted through the pre-show, onsite, and post-show NACDS marketing material, and given the opportunity to address the audience before the entertainment.
Offered at $15,000
Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations:
*SOLD OUT*
The Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations consists of 8 computer terminals with printers. Sponsor will receive recognition on the screen saver and signage at each station. NACDS provides all programming and equipment, the sponsor just has to show up and enjoy the show. Capabilities will include internet connections and email access.
Offered at $5,000
Golf Outing:
*SOLD OUT*
Be one of the official sponsors of this special event that will provide you with an opportunity to interact with the retail attendees in a relaxed setting.
Offered at $10,000
Hotel Room Keys:
*SOLD OUT*
Sponsor the Conference hotel room keys of attendees staying at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes and communicate your company message each time the attendee enters their hotel room. Logo and message is printed on each of the keys for attendees of the Conference. Sponsor has the option of designing the key within hotel specifications.
Offered at $5,000
Lanyards for Badges:
*SOLD OUT*
Sponsor the event lanyards and allow the attendees to do the advertising for you! NACDS will produce lanyards printed with the sponsor logo and distribute them to all registrants when they arrive on site.
Offered at $5,000
Portfolios:
Offered at $7,500 - Have you company logo prominently displayed on a portfolio given to each attendee with their registration material.
Pocket Guide (New This Year!):
This handy little pocket guide is a quick reference to the daily activities taking place at the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference. NACDS will distribute the new miniature Pocket Guide prominently placed behind the name badge of all attendees. Sponsor will have their logo strategically placed for maximum brand building and recognition.
Offered at $5,000
Registration Bag Inserts
(Multiple Opportunities):
Sponsor can place a one-page flyer in the registration bag distributed to all conference attendees. This is ideal to advertise your booth location, invite attendees to your cocktail party, or supply all attendees with your product brochure. Inserts must be 81/2” x 11” size or smaller, NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to March 1, 2007 and have in hand by March 18, 2007. Additional fees will apply for late arrivals.
Offered at $2,500
General Program Sponsor:
Sponsor can place a one-page flyer in the official Program Guide distributed to all conference attendees. This is ideal to advertise your booth location, invite attendees to your special event, or supply all attendees with your new product information. Inserts must be 81/2” x 11” size or smaller, NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to March 1, 2007 and have in hand by March 16, 2007.
Additional fees will apply for late arrivals.
Offered at $2,500
Program Guide Front or Back Cover:
Display your ad in one of the best locations available with this exclusive sponsorship. The program guide will be carried around by all conference attendees and your message is sure to be noticed.
Offered at $5,000 each