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1 RIMSERM Conference 2013 November 3-5 Palace Hotel San Francisco Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus A Professional Development Conference and Exposition

2 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Become a business partner at the RIMS ERM Conference 2013 which takes place on Sunday, November 3rd through Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Now in its 3rd year, this three-day, industry focused event attracts nearly 300 attendees and features keynote speakers, roundtable discussions and nearly 15 concurrent sessions with top risk management experts. Our attendees have responsibilities in the areas of Enterprise and Strategic Risk Management, Risk Management, Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance. These experienced risk professionals attend this conference to seek solutions to the everyday challenges they face. Through education, networking and the solutions showcased on the exhibit floor, they ll walk away with new resources and techniques to demonstrate enterprise-wide value for their organizations.

3 Expand Your Opportunities! Why Exhibit Gain a competitive advantage by building new relationships with your ERM customers and prospects at one place, at one time. By exhibiting in the ERM Solutions Showcase, you will gain valuable face time with your customers and prospects, which will help you better understand what criteria risk managers use in selecting an ERM provider. Raise your corporate profile among a select audience of senior-level risk management executives who collectively spend, on average, $7.3 million annually for commercial insurance and risk management services, and $1 million annually for technology purchases and updates. In addition to booth space, exhibitors receive access to education sessions, meal functions, opening reception, complimentary marketing exposure through promotional s and brochures, onsite program guide, conference web site and online exhibitor list. Reserve your booth space today at Exhibit Times Exhibitor Registration Sunday, November 3, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Monday, November 4, 6:30 am 5:30 pm Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 am 3:00 pm Setup Sunday, November 3, 9:00 am 4:30 pm Note: All booths MUST be show ready by Sunday, November 3 at 4:30 pm. EACH 8 X 10 TABLETOP EXHIBIT BOOTH INCLUDES: One complimentary Showcase Registration includes access for one representative to all education sessions and meal functions Company mention in promotional s One 8 x 10 (foot) booth space One 6 skirted table Complimentary electrical outlet Two chairs One wastebasket Company listing on the conference website Company listing in the onsite program Pre-conference attendee mail list (postal) Discounted rates for additional showcase personnel Exhibitor ribbons for all personnel in attendance INVESTMENT $800 Teardown Tuesday, November 5, 9:00 am 11:00 am Solutions Showcase Hours Sunday, November 3 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Networking Welcome Reception and Solutions Showcase Monday, November 4 11:45 am 1:15 pm Networking Lunch and Solutions Showcase Tuesday, November 5 8:00 am 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Solutions Showcase All exhibit hours are EXCLUSIVE and do not compete with conference education. A limited number of booths are available! Contact Stuart Ruff, CMP, Director, Meetings & Events, at sruff@rims.org or call (212)

4 To ensure the most valuable experience for our exhibitors and our attendees alike, one exhibitor personnel is invited to participate in all meal functions and education sessions during the Conference. Additional personnel may purchase a full conference, Monday or Tuesday pass. EXHIBITOR SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION RATES Showcase Registration Includes access to the Networking Welcome Reception, education sessions, and all meal functions for all days (limit of one per exhibiting company) Fee: Complimentary with booth purchase Solutions Showcase Floor Plan Additional Personnel Full Conference Includes access to education sessions, meal functions and events for all days Fee: $ Additional Personnel Monday Includes access to education sessions, meal functions and events on Monday Fee: $ Additional Personnel Tuesday Includes access to education sessions, meal functions and events on Tuesday Fee: $ Additional Networking Welcome Reception Pass Includes access to the Networking Welcome Reception on Sunday Fee: $75.00 A limited number of booths are available! Contact Stuart Ruff, CMP, Director, Meetings & Events, at sruff@rims.org or call (212)

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Registration Hours 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Networking Welcome Reception and Solutions Showcase MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:30 am 5:30 pm Registration Hours 8:00 am 10:00 am Welcome Breakfast, followed by Keynote 10:15 am 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions 11:45 am 1:15 pm Networking Lunch and Solutions Showcase 1:15 pm 2:45 pm Leadership Roundtable Discussions 3:00 pm 4:30 pm Voice of the User Panel TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:00 am 3:00 pm Registration Hours 8:00 am 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Solutions Showcase 9:00 am 10:30 am Concurrent Sessions 10:45 am 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions 12:30 pm 1:30 pm ERM Award of Distinction Lunch and Showcase 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions 3:15 pm 4:00 pm Creating Value through Enterprise Risk Management 4:00 pm 4:15 pm Closing Remarks *Schedule subject to change. 4

6 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES RIMS ERM Conference 2013 has a number of opportunities to heighten your brand exposure, either through targeted or general sponsorships. Increase your visibility as an exhibitor by becoming a sponsor. Sponsoring an event or item at the conference increases brand recognition, builds loyalty and shows your commitment to the ERM/ SRM community. GOLD INVESTMENT $5,000 GOLD LEVEL Sponsorships include: One 8x10 exhibit booth in Solutions Showcase Three complimentary full conference registrations passes Full page ad to be included in conference onsite program* Full color meter panel in the registration area Company logo on sponsor banner prominently displayed at ERM conference Company logo + web link on ERM Conference 2013 homepage on RIMS.org Signage recognizing sponsors during the conference Pre-conference list of attendees, Post-conference list of attendees Acknowledgement and thank you from RIMS President during conference opening session Gold sponsor ribbons for all sponsor company registrants SILVER INVESTMENT $3,000 SILVER LEVEL Sponsorships include: Two complimentary full conference registrations passes Half page ad to be included in conference onsite program* Company logo on sponsor banner prominently displayed at ERM conference Company logo + web link on ERM Conference 2013 homepage on RIMS.org website Signage recognizing sponsors during the conference Pre-conference list of attendees Acknowledgement and thank you from RIMS President during conference opening session Silver sponsor ribbons for all sponsor company registrants BRONZE INVESTMENT $1,500 BRONZE LEVEL Sponsorships include: Company name to be included in conference onsite program* Company name on sponsor banner prominently displayed at ERM conference Company web link on ERM Conference 2013 homepage on RIMS.org website Signage recognizing sponsors during the conference Acknowledgement and thank you from RIMS President during conference opening session Bronze sponsor ribbons for all sponsor company registrants * Production deadlines apply. Sponsors must be confirmed and ad materials received by September 27, 2013 to meet inclusion deadlines. 5

7 PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES OFFICIAL CONFERENCE BAGS $2,500 The ultimate walking billboard! Let your target audience advertise for you during and long after the close of the Conference. Your company s logo will be printed on the bags distributed to each Conference attendee onsite. LANYARDS $1,500 Printed exclusively with your logo and the RIMS logo, these colorful lanyards are your company s chance to be on display to hundreds of ERM Conference attendees. We handle the production and distribution, your company gets the exposure! CONFERENCE PENS $1,000 It s a long-lasting sponsorship opportunity that s definitely worthy of some ink. Place your logo on high-quality click-to-write pens that will be distributed in each Conference bag. When attendees reach for a pen, your company logo will be on it at the show and beyond. HOTEL KEYCARDS $2,000 Keycards unlock the perfect opportunity for you to make an opening impression as you give attendees a big welcome to San Francisco. Your presence is guaranteed to be in most attendees hands at least once each day as they enter their hotel rooms. CONFERENCE BAG STUFFERS $500 (LIMIT OF 3) Use this opportunity to deliver your message to every attendee. FULL COLOR STANDING SIGNS $500 Conveniently placed near high-traffic ERM education areas, these full color one-meter panels reinforce your message to the ERM/SRM community and drive traffic to your booth. SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE TRIVIA TRAIL $500 Keep the traffic flowing to your booth by participating in the Trivia Trail. Attendees will receive a game card in their registration bags and must visit participating booths in order to qualify for a drawing for one of several prizes offered by RIMS. Each exhibitor is asked to supply RIMS with one or two trivia questions about their product - pieces of knowledge that can only be gleaned by participating in a vendor discussion in the Solutions Showcase. OFFICIAL PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT $ VARIES A cost-effective way to reach the nearly 300 attendees at the conference, the program will contain detailed event and session information, exhibitor listings, and note pages for keeping track of important session takeaways. Advertise in the guide and you ll be part of the reference document that will be seen onsite and used as a reference tool well beyond the event. WEBCASTS $ VARIES Deliver timely content to high-level risk professionals who actively seek information and best practices on topics relevant to their work. Hosting a webcast with RIMS is easy - our collaborative approach allows you to shape the programming and content while we drive traffic on your behalf. Leverage your own content, or let us handle the program. White Papers $ VARIES Reach thousands of proven buyers and decision makers while you position your organization as the solution to critical issues in risk management. White papers work because they educate readers, rather than selling to them. For sponsorship and advertising opportunities, Contact Ted Donovan, Account Executive II, at tdonovan@rims.org or (212)