Have All the Fun You Want! (WE LL MAKE MORE!)

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1 Have All the Fun You Want! (WE LL MAKE MORE!) 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 Having Fun for 125 years, the IAFE Con ven - tion and Trade Show provides a tremendous opportunity to connect with fair business professionals. This year, the 125th Annual IAFE Convention is slated for November 29- December 2, 2015, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The con - vention draws over 4,000 people connected to the fair busi - ness from around the country and across the globe. Surveys from our 2014 event indicate that over 88% of registered attendees (delegates) played a role in purchasing decisions for their fair. The IAFE offers numerous opportunities to gain visibility and show support for our industry s largest gathering. ALL sponsors receive the following benefits: > Logo placement, including a web site link, on the IAFE Convention web site. > Recognition in 3 separate IAFE Publications: the No vem - ber/december Convention issue of Fairs & Expos maga - zine; the Official IAFE Convention Program; and the Jan uary/february Post Convention issue of Fairs & Expos magazine. > Recognition on signage located at the entrance of the Con vention area at the host hotel. > Sponsor recognition on the IAFE mobile app. SPONSOR TIER LEvELS Titanium ($20,000 and Up) Diamond ($10,000-$14,999) Silver ($1,000-$4,999) Platinum ($15,000-$19,999) Gold ($5,000-$9,999) Pewter ($500-$999) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Fun Run & Walk Be part of a fun activity with this event that jump starts our Convention. Many attendees take part in this activity on Sunday morning, providing you with an early chance to get your company brand running around in the minds of attendees. > Your corporate logo on T-shirts provided to all partici - pants in the Fun Run > Opportunity to assist with the Fun Run Awards Presentation Attendee Neck Wallets Every attendee can be wearing your brand around their necks when you logo is featured on the reverse side of the badge holder that all attendees receive. > Your corporate logo on the reverse side of all badge holders Convention Registration It s a place everyone must visit to claim their credentials! Imagine having your company placed front and center for all convention attendees to see. > Your corporate logo placed on backlit panels at each reg - istration area > Opportunity to place a flyer/insert into each registration packet (sponsor provides flyer size limitations exist). > Your corporate logo on the onsite registration kiosk panels Workshops Brand your organization as an educational leader by spon - soring one of our terrific educational sessions. Identify a workshop that will have your desired audience in atten - dance for targeted results! > Opportunity to introduce the speaker(s) at the workshop > Ability to hand out flyers/promotional material at the con clusion of the workshop Refreshment Breaks Help the IAFE provide attendees with refreshments be - tween educational sessions. > Pewter Level Sponsorship Recognition > Signage near the refreshment break recognizing your Cyber Café and Recharge Lounge Located in the Trade Show, the Cyber Café and Recharge Lounge will provide attendees with a chance to pick up , browse the internet or perhaps print boarding passes at several computers stationed in the lounge. In addition, this lounge also features a station to recharge mobile de vic - es. Brand your organization by sponsoring this highly vis - ible lounge located in the IAFE Trade Show. > Brand recognition on signage located in the lounge > The sponsor s web site URL will be set as the home page of all computers in the lounge

3 First Friends Reception Connect with first-time attendees and new members of the IAFE at this reception held on Sunday. Sponsorship of this event is a great way to make a first impression! > Ability to address the attendees to the reception Wine Glasses for the Wine & Dine Event The Wine & Dine event is a fundraiser for the IAFE Edu - cation Foundation. Support this event by sponsoring the glassware used and serves as a keepsake for attendees. > Logo placement on each wine glass IAFE Board Breakfast Introduce yourself and your organization to the leadership of the IAFE! Sponsorship of one of the two available break - fasts will provide you with a tremendous networking oppor - tunity. > Eat Breakfast and network with IAFE Board of Directors Continental Breakfast We have two continental breakfasts one on Monday and one on Wednesday. A large majority of attendees take ad - vantage of these breakfasts, which provides an outstanding opportunity for exposure and branding. > Recognition on the printed ticket given to each registered attendee > Signage in the Breakfast areas recognizing the Rising Star Award This award honors an individual in fair management under the age of 40 for their leadership and industry contribu - tions. Show your support of the future of our industry by sponsoring this award. > Silver Level Sponsorship > Logo placement on the award given to the honoree > Ability to assist in the presentation of the award at a gen - eral session Heritage Awards The Heritage Awards recognize 5 individuals each year for their volunteer service to make sure their annual fair con - tinues to succeed as a showcase for the community. The awards are presented at the Opening Session of the IAFE Convention. > The sponsor presents the awards to the recipients in front of the largest audience at the IAFE Convention the Opening Session > Logo placement on the award given to each recipient Keynote Speakers Place your company prominently in front of the largest gatherings at our IAFE Convention. We have two Keynote Speakers, one on Monday and one on Wednesday. > Opportunity to introduce the sponsored speaker > Recognition of the on the large video screens in the General Session Chit Chat Suite The Chit Chat Suite is an ideal place to catch up with an industry friend... or to simply rest your feet! Sponsorship of this special room guarantees high visibility as the suite is located at the entrance to the Convention Area of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. > Signage at the Chit Chat Suite door recognizing the Trade Show Drawings Each day the IAFE Trade Show features prize drawings for convention attendees. Past prizes have included Golf Clubs, ipads, Flag Poles and Grand Prize Cash Drawings. Help add to the fun and excitement of the Trade Show by sponsoring a prize. > Silver Level Sponsor Recognition > Sponsor recognition on the ticket attendees deposit into the drawings > Recognition at the time each prize is awarded. Chair s Reception Held in honor of the IAFE Board Chair, the Chair s Re cep - tion features hors d oeuvres, snacks, free beer and cash bars. This is one of the most popular and well attended social functions at the Convention and it is held inside the Trade Show! > Gold Level Sponsor Recognition > Prominent Signage in the Trade Show recognizing the > Photo opportunity with the IAFE Board Chair to be published in the Post-Convention issue of Fairs & Expos > Recognition on the PA system in the Trade Show during the event Excellence in Agriculture Breakfast and Agricultural Awards Held on Tuesday morning, this breakfast celebrates the win - ners and participants in the Excellence in Agriculture pro - gram. Past breakfasts have had nearly 400 people in atten - dance. Support of this function helps us recognize those doing an outstanding job with agricultural programming at fairs. > Titanium Level Sponsorship Recognition > Signage at the event recognizing the sponsor > Sponsor is recognized on the printed event ticket > Sponsor logo placement on all plaques and awards pre - sented to Agricultural Award winners > Opportunity to present the awards to all winners

4 Federation of Fairs Workshop The Federation of Fairs is the group of executives who head up state and provincial level associations of fairs and exposi - tions/exhibitions. Support the educational initiatives of this highly influential group of attendees. > Signage at the workshop recognizing the > Ability to briefly address the group CFE Reception & Toast The CFE Reception & Toast is held in honor of our Cer ti - fied Fair Executives. Sponsorship of this social event will have you rubbing shoulders with the Who s Who in the fair business. > Opportunity to briefly address the attendees Communications Awards The Communication Awards Program celebrates and recog - nizes fair members doing an outstanding job of advertising and public relations. Fairs submit entries into the Com mu - nications Awards Program in a number of categories and are judged by a committee each fall. The winners are recog - nized at the at the IAFE Convention. Competitive Exhibit Awards The Competitive Exhibit Awards Program celebrates and recognizes fair members doing an outstanding job of dis - playing competitive exhibits at fairs and enhancing the com petitive programs at fairs. Fairs submit entries into the Competitive Exhibit Awards in a number of categories and are judged by a committee each fall. The winners are recog - nized at the at the IAFE Convention. Innovation in Sponsorship Awards The Innovation in Sponsorship Awards Program celebrates and recognizes fair members doing an outstanding job of creating and executing innovative s at their fairs. Fairs submit entries into the Innovation in Sponsorship Awards in a number of categories and are judged by a com - mittee each fall. The winners are recognized at the Awards Party at the IAFE Convention. Hats Off to You Awards Gala After the presentation of the multitude of Awards on Wednesday night of the IAFE Convention, it is time to PARTY! Help us celebrate our award winners by sponsoring the food and drink at the Hats Off to You Awards Gala. Spon sorship of this event will leave a lasting impression with our attendees as this is the last official event of the Convention! > Opportunity to briefly address the large audience at the Hats Off to You Awards Gala Executive of the Year Award Each year, an executive from a state or provincial association of fairs is honored at a general session for their leadership. Support this award for a highly influential member of the fair business! > Logo placement on the award provided to the honoree > Opportunity to be on stage to present the award during the general session Technology Workbench New this year is a special station in the Ed Shed, where edu cation on technology-related issues will be addressed through open discussion and structured programs. At ten - dees can discuss and learn about the latest in web site de - sign, marketing, online ticketing... and more! > Signage at the Workbench or table recognizing the sponsor > Opportunity to host sessions daily relating to technology Trade Show Treats Designed to attract visitors to the Trade Show on the final day, this food function is sure to be a great hit with atten - dees. Sponsor this event and leave a sweet impression on attendees! > Prominent signage near the serving area recognizing the > Recognition on the printed event ticket of the sponsor ship

5 Information Booth Location, Location, Location the Information Booth is located near the entrance to the meeting area of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. This booth is stationed with volunteers who can assist attendees with any questions they may have. > Signage near the Information Booth area recognizing the > Opportunity to place flyers/sales literature at the booth Convention Swag Help attendees get their swag on at the IAFE Convention by sponsoring daily swag giveaways. The IAFE is looking for some fun giveaways to take place in our Fair Fun area of the Trade Show. Help us add to the fun by sponsoring a fun item at this year s Convention! > Logo placement on the giveaway item Pocket Program and Map Each attendee packet includes a pocket program, which in - cludes a schedule and map for IAFE Convention activities. This easy-to-use item is always a big hit for attendees! > Logo placement and branding opportunity on the covers of the printed pocket program YPI Reception Connect with our 40 and under crowd by sponsoring the YPI Reception. These are tomorrow s fair industry leader and this event provides a casual setting to develop business contacts and relationships! > Pewter Level Sponsorship Recognition IAFE Membership Contest Sponsor our year-round membership contest to help grow the IAFE membership. The contest culminates in Las Vegas with an awards presentation for those new member re cruit - ers. The awards presentation takes place at the and Reception. > Titanium Level Sponsorship Recognition > Sponsorship recognition in each issue of Fairs & Expos > Logo placement on all awards presented to our award recipients > Present the Awards and address the attendees at the and Reception vip Sponsorships are also available. VIP Sponsors provide a product or service the IAFE can utilize in producing the Convention or related activities. Custom Sponsorships will be considered. If you have an idea for a that you do not see in this bro - chure, please reach out and share your idea with us! CONTACT US: If you are interested in being a sponsor of the 125th IAFE Annual Convention and Trade Show, please contact Steve Siever at steves@fairsandexpos.com or