Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities. March 20-23, 2016 in New York

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1 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities March 20-23, 2016 in New York

2 2 GALA 2016 NEW YORK 2016 Location and Audience THE FOCUS GALA Language of Business conferences bring together language industry leaders to network and learn. The balanced programming supports discussion and knowledge-sharing, high-value networking, and serious professional development. Participants focus on best practices, technologies, and emerging trends in the translation, localization, and interpretation industries. CONFERENCE DATES Sunday, March 20 - Wednesday, March 23, 2016 LOCATION New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA think! Interpreting is a special program focused on the interpreting sector. Developed in partnership with InterpretAmerica LLC, the program aims to place interpreting more prominently on the language industry s agenda.

3 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES 3 What Attendees Say About GALA Conferences For the second year in a row, my favorite and most productive event. Dion Wiggins, Asia Online GALA is an excellent platform for experts in the industry to share information, build partnerships and catch up on the latest localization trends. Diane Foley, Iconic Translation Machines Ltd. GALA brings together the most talented people in the localization industry. Gaetan Chretiennot, A-propos Langues 72% 84% 50% 97% of 2015 participants reported making contacts that may generate new business for them. of 2015 participants said they learned new concepts or strategies that will help them in their businesses. of 2015 participants expected their organizations to make purchases as a result of attending. of 2015 participants reported that they were satisfied or extremely satisfied with the conference. ABOUT OUR PARTICIPANTS (Averages of past 5 events) PARTICIPANTS BY REGION PARTICIPANTS BY JOB PROFILE Europe 65% North America 23% South America 4% Asia 4% Africa/ME 3% Oceania 1% 4% 4% 3% 1% Top executives Business development and sales Other (ex. DTP, lead translator, policy officer...) 50% 14% 12% 23% 65% VP level Project managers 9% 9% Vendor managers 3% Marketing professionals 2%

4 4 GALA 2016 NEW YORK Sponsorship Opportunities PLATINUM LEVEL US$ Logo on conference signage, printed program, select, and pre-session screensavers Prominent logo position throughout conference website Sponsorship of the GALA dinner and an invitation to make a short thank you statement at the dinner One full page ad in printed conference program One standard exhibit space with priority booth selection Three complimentary conference registrations Opportunity to send two HTML promotional mailings to registrants before or after the conference GOLD LEVEL US$ Logo on conference signage, printed program, select, and pre-session screensavers Prominent logo position throughout conference website Sponsorship of the welcome reception and an invitation to make a short thank you statement at the reception One half page ad in printed conference program 50% discount on one exhibit space with priority booth selection Two complimentary conference registrations Opportunity to send one HTML promotional mailing to registrants before or after the conference SILVER LEVEL (3 AVAILABLE) US$ Logo on conference signage, printed program, select, and pre-session screensavers Prominent logo position throughout conference website One half page ad in printed conference program 50% discount on one exhibit space with priority booth selection One complimentary conference registration THINK! INTERPRETING SPONSOR (2 AVAILABLE) US$ Logo on conference signage, printed program, select, and pre-session screensavers as well as program-specific materials and signage Prominent logo position on conference website and InterpretAmerica website Special introduction and recognition at think! Interpreting One half page ad in printed conference program 50% discount on one exhibit space with priority booth selection One complimentary conference registration

5 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES 5 TUESDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR US$ This sponsorship provides snacks and drinks during a Happy Hour reception immediately following conference programming on Tuesday. A cash bar will remain open afterwards for the networking to continue. Logo on cocktail napkins during the activity Logo on conference signage, website, printed program and select Opportunity to make a short thank you statement during the happy hour CONFERENCE BAGS US$ Logo imprinted on conference bags (single color) PHOTO BOOTH US$ Everyone loves a free professional headshot! Attendees will think of your company when they update their profiles with a fresh new photo. Photo station and backdrop with professional photographer for two days Logo on conference signage, website, printed program and select marketing materials SPEED NETWORKING US$ Logo on conference signage during the activity Logo on conference signage, website, printed program and select Distribution of one collateral item at each participants seat (your company to provide the item) Invitation to make a short thank you statement at the activity and emcee activity (if desired) WI-FI US$ This sponsorship provides wi-fi Internet access to all conference delegates in the main conference area. Logo on conference signage, website, printed program and select Logo on business card sized name badge insert acknowledging company as wi-fi sponsor

6 6 GALA 2016 NEW YORK BADGES US$ Company logo imprinted on badge holders (single color) NOTEPADS US$ Logo imprinted on conference notepads (single color) CHARGING STATION US$ A device-charging station provides attendees with the back-up power they need to ensure they stay connected to the office. Stations will be placed in high-traffic areas. Logo on conference signage, website, printed program, and select Signage at charging station REFRESHMENT BREAK (5 AVAILABLE) US$ Logo on conference signage during the break Logo imprinted on refreshment break napkins LUNCH SPONSOR (2 AVAILABLE) US$ Logo on signage in lunch area and table tents on each table SUPPORTING SPONSOR US$ 1 500

7 SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES 7 The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is the world s leading trade association for the language industry. As a non-profit membership organization, we support our member companies and the language sector by creating communities, championing standards, sharing knowledge, and advancing technology. Proceeds from the GALA annual conference support overall association activities and programming. Exhibit Booths & Advertising Questions about sponsoring or exhibiting? tel: events@gala-global.org EXHIBIT BOOTH PACKAGE MEMBER: US$ NON-MEMBER: US$ x 10 booth space One electric outlet One rectangular table, two chairs and wastebasket Wireless internet access Full conference registration for one person Special rates for booth: US$ 775 for exhibits and social events Exhibits-only passes for qualified customers of exhibitors think! Interpreting is a special program focused on the interpreting sector brought to you by InterpretAmerica LLC. HALF-PAGE AD IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM US$ Half-page full color ad in the GALA 2016 printed program InterpretAmerica was established to highlight the importance of interpreting in many areas of modern society, such as international relations, trade, education, administration of justice and healthcare. Through conferences, publications, social media and our website, we are forging a growing community of interpreters, end users, language companies, technology developers, vendors and educators to raise the profile of interpreting.

8 Floor Plan EXHIBITS SET-UP Sunday, 20 March: 14:30-17:30 Exhibits must be ready for the Sunday welcome reception, held in the Grand Ballroom and Exhibit Hall at 18:00. GRAND BALLROOM 4 EXHIBITS BREAK-DOWN Wednesday, 23 March: Noon-14:30 Exhibits must be disassembled and packed by 15:00 STAGE Plenary gatherings Lunch Speed networking 3 Booths Networking Clusters Coffee Stations 2 Registration/Info Desk BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 Salon A Salon B Salon C LOBBY RECEPTION