33rd National Conference. Governance. at the November 2016 Hilton Sydney. Sponsorship prospectus

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1 33rd National Conference Governance at the November 2016 Hilton Sydney Sponsorship prospectus

2 An invitation to sponsor or exhibit Last year s National Conference saw a record turnout of delegates from the governance and risk management professions, and the 2016 event is shaping as being even more successful. As Australia s pre-eminent governance and risk management forum, the 33rd National Conference will bring together the most relevant, practical and insightful information on the key issues, in high quality presentations delivered by some of the world s leading authorities in the field. From November, 2016, at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney s CBD, we will be exploring Governance at the Core. The conference will examine why embedding strong governance standards and structures throughout an organisation will lead to its strategy being achieved and to enhanced performance. It will show how organisations can make good governance a core driver of their strategy and culture. And, it will highlight why the governance and risk management professional is crucial to this improved performance. Reflecting Governance Institute s stature as the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance, our 2016 conference will bring together over 350 directors, company secretaries, governance professionals and risk managers. As a sponsoring partner at this annual event, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with the leaders in governance and risk management, while hearing from some of the best across various industries. As leaders in their field, we actively encourage our sponsors to participate in conference sessions and workshops in order to share their experience and knowledge. This national event offers excellent branding exposure and a chance to make strong connections with your target audience. This prospectus outlines a number of ways your organisation might get involved in this premier event. We are always open to your ideas and look forward to developing mutually beneficial partnerships. Please feel free to discuss these and other opportunities with us. Sincerely, Steven Burrell Chief Executive Governance Institute of Australia 2

3 Who will attend? Over 350 delegates, speakers and sponsors are expected to attend the 2016 conference in Sydney. These will include: Company Secretary General Counsel Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Governance Officer Chief Risk Officer Commercial Manager Director/Executive Director General Manager. Why sponsor? This event will be marketed through a nationwide digital, print and online media campaign, enabling it to reach 18,000 chartered secretaries, risk managers and governance advisers. The conference delegates, speakers and sponsors will be encouraged to engage in discussion in the lead up and at the event via social media. Your early involvement as a sponsor will ensure a tremendous branding exposure from the start of the campaign. Governance Institute s National Conference is a high profile event which continues to explore key issues facing governance professionals in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The 2016 conference will bring together key players, from keynote speakers to the heads of regulatory bodies such as ASIC, ASX, ACNC and APRA. LexisNexis presence as a sponsor at Governance Institute of Australia s National Conference provided our organisation with the perfect forum for reaching leading governance professionals in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through our presence at the conference we were able to showcase our existing range of content and workflow solutions and promote the benefits of these solutions to company secretaries and risk professionals from various industries. The opportunity for LexisNexis to introduce a plenary session also cemented our organisation s status as thought leaders in the field and esteemed partners of Governance Institute. Stephen Mullarkey, Product Developer Practical Content, LexisNexis Australia Computershare Governance Services have been a proud sponsor of Governance Institute s National Conference for eight years. The four-day event is a great opportunity for us to share our thought leadership, meet clients, and keep our finger on the pulse of the latest trends in the corporate governance arena. It s been a great platform to watch the role of the company secretary evolve and diversify over the years. As advocates of good governance we ll continue to support Governance Institute at these conferences. Priyam Chovhan, Business Development Manager Governance Services, Computershare 3

4 We have been enthusiastic sponsors of Governance Institute of Australia s National Conference for several years. As a forum to meet and network with Australia s senior governance and risk professionals, the National Conference is second to none. With a large cross-section of directors, company secretaries and legal counsel attending each year, it has become a significant opportunity to showcase our leadership in global entity management (Blueprint OneWorld) and digital board papers (BoardPad). At last year s conference we were able to meet many of our valued customers and make many more new relationships which we look forward to developing over the course of the year. Charles Overs, Business Development Manager Blueprint, ICSA Software International Program snapshot Sunday, 27 November Exhibitor set up Pre-conference workshop (afternoon) Welcome reception Monday, 28 November Conference day 1 Gala dinner Tuesday, 29 November Conference day 2 Exhibitor pack up Wednesday, 30 November Post-conference workshops (morning) 4

5 Sponsorship options Specific sponsorship examples include the following options: Trade Hall A trade exhibition will be held as part of the National Conference. It is expected that approximately 16 exhibitors will take part in the exhibition in The exhibition layout will have a market like feel to it and will feature arch stands (no walls) to allow for greater delegate-exhibitor interaction. As the Trade Hall sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: entrance feature with your corporate logo (the feature and placement to be selected by Governance Institute) up to five (5) pull-up banners placed throughout the exhibition area for the duration of the conference (banners to be supplied by the sponsor) one (1) complimentary exhibition arch stand 4m by 2m. The exhibition stand will include: arch stand; one (1) spotlight per stand; one (1) general use powerpoint; fascia signage with company name $10,000 + GST Conference welcome reception The conference welcome reception will be held on Sunday, 27 November from pm. This event is a perfect opportunity to interact with the delegates and speakers in an informal setting. Your investment will include the following benefits: an opportunity to welcome all delegates to the conference at the welcome reception (PA system will be provided for a two minute speech) up to four (4) pull-up banners placed at the welcome reception venue for the duration of the event (banners to be supplied by the sponsor) one (1) conference registration that includes conference sessions (excluding workshops), one (1) ticket to the welcome reception, one (1) ticket to the conference gala dinner five (5) additional tickets to the welcome reception $8,000 + GST 5

6 Conference gala dinner The conference gala dinner will be held on Monday 28 November at the main conference venue. This highlight event will include a high-profile speaker as well as entertainment. The dinner provides a perfect opportunity to continue networking with the delegates. Your investment will include the following benefits: an opportunity to welcome all delegates to the gala dinner (maximum a two minute speech) up to four (4) pull-up banners placed at the gala dinner venue for the duration of the event (banners to be supplied by the sponsor) one (1) conference registration that includes, conference sessions (excluding workshops), one (1) ticket to the welcome reception, one (1) ticket to the conference gala dinner five (5) additional tickets to the gala dinner $8,000 + GST Conference sessions and workshops The conference program will include a number of high profile speakers presenting in either plenary or concurrent sessions and/or workshops. This is your opportunity to sponsor one of the conference sessions. Your investment will include the following benefits: verbal acknowledgment as the sponsor of a particular session (acknowledgment to be made by either the conference MC or session chair) an opportunity to introduce the speakers in the session you are sponsoring corporate logo to be displayed on the holding slide during the sponsored session one (1) pull-up banner placed on stage for the duration of the session you are sponsoring one (1) conference registration that includes conference sessions (excluding workshops), one (1) ticket to the welcome reception, one (1) ticket to the conference gala dinner $7,500 + GST Exhibition stand The conference venue and the conference program have been selected to provide maximum access to the conference delegates. Conference catering including morning and afternoon teas, lunches and arrival tea/coffee will be served in the exhibition area. When you purchase an exhibition stand you will receive the following: Syma booth (arch stand) 4m with space of 2m in front of arch one (1) spotlight per stand fascia sign with company name one (1) general use powerpoint per stand two (2) complimentary registrations to the conference registrations) additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a special reduced rate listing on the conference website $7,000 + GST (If confirmed prior to 31 August) $7,500 + GST (If confirmed after 31 August) 6

7 Delegate satchel or a like product This sponsorship option will allow each delegate to receive a conference satchel or a like product upon registering for the conference on-site. Your investment will include the following benefits: corporate logo printed in full colour on the product in a prominent position (your logo will be printed alongside Governance Institute s logo) one (1) conference registration that includes, conference sessions (excluding workshops), one (1) ticket to the welcome reception, one (1) ticket to the conference gala dinner $6,000 + GST Delegate lanyards This sponsorship option will allow for significant branding exposure as your company name/logo will be printed on all conference lanyards. Your investment will include the following benefits: corporate logo (full colour) on all delegate lanyards (full payment to be received upon confirmation of sponsorship) $5,000 + GST Pocket program Each delegate will receive a pocket program outlining conference sessions, rooms and the map of the conference space. This pocket program will be used throughout the conference as an orientation tool. Your investment will include the following benefits: full colour advertisement on back panel of the pocket program (dimensions to be confirmed) print ready material to be supplied by the sponsor by the print deadline $5,000 + GST 7

8 Morning and/or afternoon tea breaks $5,000 + GST Morning and afternoon tea breaks will be served to all delegates, exhibitors and sponsors on November in the exhibition area. Tea breaks usually include one bakery item and tea/coffee. This is your opportunity to enhance the delegate experience by sponsoring one (or more) of the tea breaks. Your investment will include the following benefits: verbal acknowledgment as the sponsor of a morning/or afternoon tea break in the session prior to the sponsored break (acknowledgment to be made by either the conference MC or session chair) corporate name and logo to be displayed on the catering stations during the sponsored break up to four (4) pull-up banners placed in the catering area for the duration of the sponsored break (banners to be supplied by the sponsor) Conference mobile app The app will allow delegates to easily access the conference program and speaker information on their smartphones and tablet devices. Your investment will include the following benefits: verbal acknowledgment as the sponsor of this conference feature (acknowledgment to be made by the conference MC) an opportunity to write a welcome note on behalf of your company. This welcome note will be featured in the dedicated section of the app corporate logo or banner displayed on the home page of the app. $5,000 + GST You can also be involved in the conference as a sponsor of: novelty stations/carts: such as gelato cart, fresh juice bar, health food station conference marketing: print media, website, direct marketing facility, conference promotional products conference audio visual and staging production delegate gifts speaker gifts The above listed suggestions can be purchased as separate sponsorship packages or packaged up to receive greater exposure and a larger number of benefits. 8

9 Sponsorship package options Gold sponsor verbal acknowledgement at the opening and closing conference sessions corporate logo displayed on the conference holding slides in the plenary sessions the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional Speaking opportunity An opportunity to present at the conference in a plenary session. The topic must fit within the theme of the conference and will be selected in consultation with Governance Institute. This sponsorship benefit is subject to the program production timeline. $30,000 + GST Complimentary registration Four (4) complimentary registrations to the conference registrations). Additional social event tickets Three (3) tickets to the welcome reception, three (3) tickets to the gala dinner. Exhibition space One (1) complimentary exhibition arch stand 4m by 2m. The exhibition stand will include: arch stand; one (1) spotlight per stand; one (1) general use powerpoint; fascia signage with company name. Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a special reduced rate. Gold sponsor verbal acknowledgement at the opening and closing conference sessions corporate logo displayed on the conference holding slides in the plenary sessions the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional Speaking opportunity An opportunity to present at the conference in a concurrent session. The topic must fit within the theme of the conference and will be selected in consultation with Governance Institute. This sponsorship benefit is subject to the program production timeline. $25,000 + GST Complimentary registration Three (3) complimentary registrations to the conference registrations). Additional social event tickets Two (2) tickets to the welcome reception, two (2) tickets to the gala dinner. Exhibition space One (1) complimentary exhibition arch stand 4m by 2m. The exhibition stand will include: arch stand; one (1) spotlight per stand; one (1) general use powerpoint; fascia signage with company name. Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a special reduced rate. 9

10 Silver sponsor corporate logo displayed on the conference holding slides in the plenary sessions the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional Plenary session sponsorship Verbal acknowledgment as the sponsor of a particular session (acknowledgment to be made by either the conference MC or session chair). An opportunity to introduce the speaker(s) in the session you are sponsoring. Corporate logo to be displayed on the holding slide during the sponsored session. One (1) pull-up banner placed on stage for the duration of the session you are sponsoring. $20,000 + GST Complimentary registration Two (2) complimentary registrations to the conference registrations). Additional social event tickets Two (2) tickets to the welcome reception, two (2) tickets to the gala dinner. Exhibition space One (1) complimentary exhibition arch stand 4m by 2m. The exhibition stand will include: arch stand; one (1) spotlight per stand; one (1) general use powerpoint; fascia signage with company name. Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a special reduced rate. Silver sponsor the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional Concurrent session sponsorship Verbal acknowledgment as the sponsor of a particular session (acknowledgment to be made by the session chair). An opportunity to introduce the speaker(s) in the session you are sponsoring. Corporate logo to be displayed on the holding slide during the sponsored session. One (1) pull-up banner placed on stage for the duration of the session you are sponsoring. $15,000 + GST Complimentary registration One (1) complimentary registration to the conference registrations). Additional social event tickets Two (2) tickets to the welcome reception, two (2) tickets to the gala dinner. Exhibition space One (1) complimentary exhibition arch stand 4m by 2m. The exhibition stand will include: arch stand; one (1) spotlight per stand; one (1) general use powerpoint; fascia signage with company name. Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a special reduced rate. 10

11 Bronze sponsor Additional benefits can be negotiated in this category and will depend on your chosen sponsorship item. the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional $10,000 + GST Complimentary registration One (1) complimentary registration to the conference registrations). Bronze sponsor Additional benefits can be negotiated in this category and will depend on your chosen sponsorship item. the corporate logo placement on the conference website with a short promotional $5,000 + GST (this list will be provided at the conclusion of the event). For more information contact: Anna Tartakovskaia, Manager, National Events and Sponsor Relations Governance Institute of Australia Ltd T E anna.tartakovskaia@governanceinstitute.com.au 11