Each act of speaking or silence is an act of identity. Young

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1 Expanding Africa s agricultural footprint INDABA FEATURE SPONSORSHIP Each act of speaking or silence is an act of identity. Young A F R I C A N AGRICULTURAL I N D A B A A F R I C A N AGRICULTURAL I N D A B A 2016

2 AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL INDABA SPONSOR OVERALL SPONSORSHIP Feature prominently as the exclusive top partner with the Indaba and deliver brand awareness that will extend across all marke ng materials, the exhibi on, conference and plenary sessions, business and social agendas and pre and post show media coverage. Build awareness of your compay s overall presence within different business sectors Demonstrate strength of marke ng pos sion and build high visibility Gain maximum impact through minimum administra on WHY BECOME A SPONSOR The African Agricultural Indaba is a catalyst for the s mula on of investment and the building of rela onships within the agricultural sector. By sponsoring one of the Indaba focus points or the Indaba as a whole, our partners are acknowledging the importance of providing leadership on key agricultural issues and simultaneously help shape their customers a tudes towards agriculture. Agriculture, is the backbone of any society s economic system and the African Agricultural Indaba and its partners encourage systems, agencies and organiza ons that work together to recognise that common purpose. OVERALL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS - excusive headline branding of one of key Indaba func ons Sponsorship ensures that companies reach specifically targeted niche markets and increase their coverage and visibility at the Indaba, posi oning themselves in front of the right people at the right me, and mee ng and influencing the people who will contribute to the growth of their business - event wide branding and alignment - company branding on Indaba guide, website and all marke ng material - premium branding at the Indaba entrance - company logo on all event signage - key speaker and hos ng posi on in a relevant plenary session - exclusive interview with CEO / MD and sponsorship promo on to be sent out via media channels - digital and print - company profile on the Indaba website - delegate passes - membership to all func on steering commi ees.

3 FUNDING FAIR WHERE INVESTMENT CAN GROW The funding fair hosted at the African Agricultural Indaba is a unique feature of the Indaba. Applicants to the funding fair have the opportunity to source seed funding, capital expansion finance as well as a range of different product and business offerings from a variety of different Indaba partners and agricultural specialists at the fair. Applicants are required to submit projects and proposals for assessment and review before final applica on to the funding fair will be approved. In addi on, projects will also be listed in the annual agricultural Project and Investment Guides of SKN-Agri, an agricultural marke ng and network company. SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES Support sponsor branding throughout the Indaba Branding at Indaba entrance Logo and company profile on Indaba website Branding in event programme and on all Indaba funding fair marke ng material 36m2 exhibi on space on the Indaba floor Entrance as a funding fair par cipant Double page company advert in the SKN-Agri funding investment guide and project book Delegate entries Access to the Indaba networking lounge 2 x 4 ball entrants to the Indaba golf day Registra on as a member of the funding fair advisory board Hosted table at the CEO breakfast

4 NETWORKING SPONSORS CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS,NOT COLLECTING CONTACTS CEO BREAKFASTS African Agricultural Indaba encourages the forma on of a cri cal link between efforts and local organisa ons and programmes that foster and support quality business and mentoring rela onships thereby increasing available resources for the local agricultural sector. Included in this networking experience is the opportunity to engage with the owners and implementers of agricultural projects that have been proven to be pioneers in the way that they have been able to adapt to the changes agricultural market. These projects will make up the African Agricultural Indaba FOOTPRINTS TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE SHOWCASE and will find themselves a place in the INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURE 2015 book and on the Indaba website. GOLF DAYS Join key stakeholders and players within the agricultural and business sectors of South Africa at the African Agricultural Indaba golfing days to and begin cul va ng rela onships that will ensure your business growth, one hole at a me. SPONSORSHIP Breakfast registra on branding Contributor branding throughout breakfast venue Footprints towards Excellence in Agriculture - 10 x 9m2 individual stands within Indaba floor and at CEO registra on area Table branding for hosted tables Hole sponsorship with branding opportuni es as per club specifica ons Sponsorship of 2 x drink holes and 1 x drinks cart Longest drive on each 9 Closest to the pin on all par 3 holes NETWORK SPONSORSHIP - Support sponsor branding throughout the Indaba - Branding at Indaba entrance - Logo and company profile on Indaba website - Branding in event programme and on all Indaba marke ng material - Branding throughout networking func on - 36m2 exhibi on space on the Indaba floor - Hosted table of 10 at CEO s breakfast - Access to the Indaba networking lounge - 2 x 4 ball entries - Delegate entries

5 DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS ANONYMOUS SOAPBOX ACCOUNTABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY At the African Agricultural Indaba will be the loca on of an anonymous pla orm which will offer anyone a ending the Indaba the opportunity to comment on and put up for discussion a topic or topics that he or she may be uncomfortable discussing or raising in alterna ve forums. The soapbox offers visitors a maximum of twenty minutes to voice record a grievance or concern within the agricultural sector anonymously. The recordings will be assessed by the African Agricultural Indaba and, if deemed valid, will be taken further within the available Indaba forums for con nued further resolu on. Successful topics will find their way into the Indaba electronic magazine and onto the various media pla orms available to the Indaba for further comment and discussion by interested members of the public and the sector. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS The roundtable discussions are an opportunity for par cipants to get together in an informal se ng to examine issues within the primary and secondary agricultural industry. At each round table, a facilitator will be present who will be required to move the table towards consensus on the agenda, guide the discussion and summarise and conclude the discussion. Par cipants at the round tables are pre-selected according to their relevance and exper se to the specific topic of that table and are given equal right to par cipate in the discussion. DEVELOPMENT SPONSORSHIP - support sponsor branding throughout the Indaba - hosted table at the CEO breakfast - 2 x 4 ball entries - entrance to the networking lounge - appointment to development event advisory board - delegate entries - adver sement in event guide - company logo on website and Indaba marke ng material - development event branding - 9m2 exhibi on stand

6 FUNCTIONS SPONSORS NETWORKING LOUNGE A zone within the Indaba for VIP guests with exclusive branding within the lounge and where dignitaries will be provided lunch during the Indaba. PRE-SCHEDULED MEETINGS An opportunity to meet and discuss individual value proposi ons with exis ng and poten al new clients. PLENARY SESSIONS Align your brand with one or all of the Indaba plenary sessions ensuring coverage and visibility across the Indaba FUNCTIONS SPONSORSHIP - support sponsor branding throughout the Indaba - hosted table at the CEO breakfast - 2 x 4 ball entries - entrance to the networking lounge - delegate entries - adver sement in event guide - company logo on website and Indaba marke ng material - func on event branding - 9m2 exhibi on stand

7 OTHER SPONSORSHIP POSSIBILITIES Registra on area : get front line visibility with branding on signs at the main registra on area at the front of the event. Your logo will also be highlighted as an event partners in marke ng materials and on the Indaba website Lanyards : Your company name on the lanyards that are worn by delegates and exhibitors. Constant visabity as wearers move around the hall and engage in mee ngs and discussions. Your logo will be highlighed as an event partner in marke ng materials and on the Indaba website. Visitor Bags : align your company with strong branding and visibility that will extend throughout the event from the mail recep on distribu on area. Your logo will be highlighed as an event partner in marke ng materials and on the Indaba website. Event Radio : Yours sponsorship will be acknowledged as an official sponsor during every radio spot and will ensure logo branding on the Indaba website, support sponsor branding throughout the Indaba, an advert in the event programme guide, delegate passes, a hosted table at the CEO breakfast, entrance to the networking lounge, 2 x 4 ball entries to the Indaba golf day, a hole sponsorship and a 9m2 exhibi on stand. SPONSORSHIP CONTACT DETAILS Richard Johnson / cell : / richard@agri-indaba.com GENERAL ENQUIRIES info@agri-indaba.com