THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FOUNDATON FIGHTING BLINDNESS SPONSOR. EXHIBIT. ADVERTISE.

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1 THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FOUNDATON FIGHTING BLINDNESS SPONSOR. EXHIBIT. ADVERTISE.

2 THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS JUNE 25-27, 2015 BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT SPONSOR. EXHIBIT. ADVERTISE. VISIONS 2015, the national conference of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is a one-of-a-kind event where visually impaired individuals and their families have the opportunity to hear about exciting advancements in blindness research, learn practical skills for daily living and coping with vision loss, and connect with others from across the country. The program is designed specifically for those individuals and families who are affected by retinal degenerative diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and related conditions. These diseases cause progressive blindness and affect more than 10 million Americans and millions more around the world. More than 500 individuals in the visually impaired community are expected to attend this informative and encouraging conference. VISIONS 2015 provides the perfect backdrop for organizations offering low vision products, services, and/or resources to meet with and market their brand to this targeted audience. The Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to sponsor, exhibit or advertise at VISIONS IMPORTANT DEADLINES Early Bird Exhibitor Registration February 27, 2015 Final Exhibitor Registration May 1, 2015 Ads/Promotional Inserts May 1, 2015 Exhibitor Cancellations May 15, 2015 Hotel Reservations May 29, 2015 HOTEL INFORMATION Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 700 Aliceanna Street Baltimore, Maryland The Foundation Fighting Blindness has secured a rate of $169/night at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront for VISIONS 2015 guests. Please make your reservations by June 8, 2015 to receive this room rate and ensure availability. All reservations should be made, modified or canceled by you, the conference attendee, by calling Marriott Reservations at and referring to the group and meeting name - Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS Conference. All attendees will be responsible for their own room, tax and incidental charges. You may also reserve your room online by visiting the Plan Your Trip page on the VISIONS website, and clicking on the Accommodations link.

3 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VISIONS 2015 offers numerous sponsorship levels to provide exposure and brand recognition options that best meet your organization s marketing and budget needs. Organizations interested in becoming a sponsor should review the following information carefully, then complete and return the Sponsor Registration Form. If you need additional information or have questions, contact Joi Howard at or JHoward@FightBlindness.org, or visit VISIONS 2015 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Gold Sponsor $50,000 Recognition as Gold Sponsor at VISIONS Awards Gala: - Recognition and thanks from stage/podium - Exclusive signage at the event - Premier reserved table at the event Opportunity to be the sole sponsor of one reception of your choosing Full event registration for six guests including all meal functions Reserved seating for six guests at the Opening Lunch Complimentary booth in prominent location in the VISIONS Exhibit Hall Logo on the official VISIONS conference bag Up to three pre-approved marketing inserts in all attendee conference bags Company logo displayed on the VISIONS website with a live link to your company s website Logo placement on all promotional mailings Logo placement on all promotional e-blasts to more than 120,000 individuals Recognition as Gold Sponsor in all VISIONS press releases Logo placement and Gold Sponsor recognition on back cover of event program Two full-page advertisements in the event program Recognition as a Gold Sponsor including company logo on event signage One exclusive post-conference direct mailer to all registered attendees (printing and postage is at sponsor s expense) Silver Sponsor $25,000 Recognition as Silver Sponsor during Opening Lunch, which will include: - Recognition and thanks from stage/podium - Recognition on signage at the event - Premiere reserved table at the event Full event registration for four guests including all meal functions Reserved seating for four guests at Awards Gala Complimentary booth in prominent location in the VISIONS Exhibit Hall Logo on the official VISIONS conference bag Two pre-approved marketing insert in all attendee conference bags Company logo displayed on the VISIONS website with a live link to your company s website Logo placement on two promotional mailings Logo placement on all promotional e-blasts to more than 120,000 individuals Logo placement and Silver Sponsor recognition on inside back cover of event program Full-page advertisement in the event program Recognition as Silver Sponsor in all VISIONS press releases Recognition as a Silver Sponsor including company logo on event signage Bronze Sponsor $10,000 Opportunity to sponsor one reception/break of your choosing, which will include: - Recognition and thanks from podium - Recognition on signage at the event Full event registration for two guests including all meal functions; additional guests will need to purchase a full conference registration Complimentary booth in a prominent location in the VISIONS Exhibit Hall One pre-approved marketing insert in all attendee conference bags Company logo displayed on the VISIONS website with a live link to your company s website Logo placement on one promotional mailing Logo placement on all promotional e-blasts to more than 120,000 individuals Logo placement and Bronze Sponsor recognition on inside back cover of event program Half-page advertisement in the event program Recognition as Bronze Sponsor in all VISIONS press releases Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on event signage Friends of the Foundation Sponsor $5,000 Full event registration for two guests including all meal functions; additional guests will each need to purchase a full conference registration Complimentary booth in a prominent location in the VISIONS Exhibit Hall One pre-approved marketing insert in all attendee conference bags Company logo displayed on VISIONS website with a live link to your company s website Recognition with company listing on the back inside cover of the event program Half-page advertisement in the event program Friends of the Foundation recognition on event signage

4 EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES An organization that provides products, services or resources to visually impaired and blind individuals will find great value in exhibiting at VISIONS 2015, a conference that is expected to bring together more than 500 people from this specialized audience. The VISIONS Exhibit Hall will be prominently located adjacent to the general session room. Organized breaks and receptions will take place in the Exhibit Hall to offer vendors dedicated time with conference attendees. VISIONS 2015 exhibitors also have the opportunity to further engage this audience by advertising in the event program or by leading one of the conference s information or coping sessions. Advertising information is on page 7 of this prospectus. If your organization is interested in leading a session at VISIONS 2015, please indicate your proposed presentation topic on the Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Form. EXHIBITOR BOOTHS 8 x 10 exhibit booth with 8 high back wall and 3 high side wall 7 x 44 black and white, one-line identification sign 6 x 30 skirted banquet table topped in white vinyl 2 folding chairs and waste basket with daily trash removal General area security service (booth security and the protection of special valuable items are at the exhibitor s own expense) Two complimentary booth representative registrations that include access to all meal functions and sessions that occur during exhibit hours. Additional booth representatives must each purchase a full conference registration to attend Company listing with brief description in the event program One copy of the event program Listing on the event website REGISTRATION DEADLINES Early Bird Registration February 27, 2015 Final Exhibit Registration May 1, 2015 CANCELLATION Written cancellations postmarked by May 15, 2015 will be honored with a refund less a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after May 31, EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Friday, June 26, :00 am 9:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:30 am - 10:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am 12:30 pm Exhibitor Set-Up 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Opening Luncheon 2:00 pm 7:45 pm Exhibit Hall Open 2:30 pm 3:15 pm Science & Information Sessions 3:15 pm 3:45 pm Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall 3:45 pm 4:45 pm Science & Information Sessions 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Science & Information Sessions 6:15 pm 7:45 pm Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Networking Sessions Saturday, June 27, :00 am 8:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:00 am 8:45 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 9:00 am 10:00 am General Session 10:00 am 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 am 11:30 am Science & Information Sessions 11:45 am 1:00 pm Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Science & Information Sessions 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Exhibitor Break-Down 2:15 pm 3:30 pm The Doctor Is In Sessions 3:30 pm 3:45 pm Coffee Break 3:45 pm 4:45 pm Science & Information Sessions 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception 7:30 Midnight Awards Dinner & Dance **Schedule is preliminary and subject to change. EXHIBITOR RATES Booths purchased on or before February 27, 2015: Commercial $825 Non-Profit $675 Booths purchased after February 27, 2015: Commercial $975 Non-Profit $775

5 EXHIBIT SERVICE COORDINATOR Joi Howard will handle all exhibit hall logistics. You may reach her at: Mance & Associates, LLC c/o Foundation Fighting Blindness 4108 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC Phone: Fax: An exhibitor service kit will be ed to exhibitors in early The kit will include: an order form, labor charges for set-up, information and rates for drayage, signage, furniture, decor, freight labor, freight forwarding, floral, photography, and empty box removal during set-up. A complete list of rules and regulations for the exhibitor company and the Omni Interlocken Resort will be included in the exhibitor service kit. BOOTH LOCATION Primary booth locations will be given to VISIONS 2015 sponsors. Afterward, booth assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date of receipt of a completed paid Exhibitor Registration. Booths will be assigned by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Previous years exhibitors will be given preferred locations, as available. PAYMENT Exhibitor registration forms must be accompanied by payment in full (MasterCard, American Express, Visa, Discover, check or money order). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Foundation Fighting Blindness. Early bird registration fees must be paid by February 27, SET-UP & BREAK-DOWN All exhibitors must be completely set up by 12:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 in time for the Opening Luncheon. Break-down will begin no sooner than 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2015 and must be complete by 6:00 pm. All exhibits should have staff present during open exhibit hours. CONFERENCE SESSIONS & MEAL FUNCTIONS Exhibitors will receive two complimentary registrations that includes access to conference sessions and all meal functions for the duration of the conference (Thursday, June 25, 2015 until Saturday, June 27, 2015). INDEMNIFICATION The exhibitor assumes responsibility and agrees to indemnify and defend the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. (FFB) and the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and their respective employees and agents against any claims or expenses arising out of the use of the exhibition premises. INSURANCE The exhibitor understands that neither the Foundation Fighting Blindness nor the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront maintain insurance covering the exhibitor s property, and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance. Each exhibitor is required to maintain adequate insurance coverage against injury to persons, fire, theft, and other damage to or loss of property. The exhibitor shall provide the Foundation, upon request, a certificate of insurance naming the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. as an additional insured. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Exhibitors shall bear responsibility for compliance with all local, city, state, and federal safety, fire and health laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations which are in force or applicable during the conference, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, regarding the installation and operation of the exhibit. DRAWINGS The Foundation encourages the use of contests and drawings at vendor booths to create excitement among participants and drive booth traffic. FFB cannot be tied to such activities and is not responsible for their promotion or execution. Vendors must abide by laws and regulations surrounding these activities. The Foundation reserves the right to monitor activities and limit those that diminish the conference brand or experience. RESTRICTIONS Nothing shall be posted, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to columns, walls, floors or other parts of the building or furniture. The subletting, assignment or appointment of the whole or any part of the exhibitor s space, by an exhibitor, is prohibited. This is a nonsmoking conference. Smoking is only allowed outdoors in designated areas. EXHIBITOR RULES & REGULATIONS

6 To register as a sponsor or exhibitor, please complete and return this form with payment by May 1, 2015 to: Mance & Associates, LLC c/o Foundation Fighting Blindness 4108 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC Or fax to: For additional information, visit: Otherwise, contact Joi Howard at JHoward@FightBlindness.org or COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name Address City State Zip Phone Number Fax Number Website Company Description Please enclose a description of the products or services provided by your organization in 50 words or less. This description will be included in the conference program and on the conference website. CONTACT INFORMATION FEES & PAYMENT Sponsorship Levels Gold Sponsor $50,000 Silver Sponsor $25,000 Bronze Sponsor $10,000 Friends of the Foundation Sponsor $5,000 Total Amount $ As part of our sponsorship packages, you will receive a complimentary exhibitor booth in a prominent location of the Exhibit Hall. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please include the name of your your booth representative(s) on this form. Exhibit Booths By Feb. 27 After Feb. 27 Commercial $825 $975 Non-Profit $675 $775 Booth space is 8 x 10. If you need larger exhibit space, please reserve two (2) booths at the listed rate. Computer hook-ups, video equipment and/ or connection, storage space for materials, etc. are available at additional costs. Exhibitors must provide proof of non-profit status. Number of Booths: at $ = $ Payment Information American Express MasterCard Discover Visa SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM Name Phone Number Address Job Title BOOTH REPRESENTATIVES Please fill in the information below for two booth representatives who will attend from your company/ organization. Name Job Title Name Job Title Account Number Exp. Date Cardholder s Name Cardholder s Signature Today s Date If you are not paying by credit card, please attach a check or money order made payable to Foundation Fighting Blindness. PRESENTATIONS & RAFFLES Check the boxes below if applicable. Someone from my organization is interested in giving a presentation during VISIONS My organization can provide a raffle prize for FFBsponsored drawings.

7 ADVERTISING OPTIONS For additional information, visit: Otherwise, contact Joi Howard at or COMPANY INFORMATION Company Name Advertising space is available in the VISIONS 2015 conference program. This large-print program is used as a resource year-round by our attendees. Purchasing ad space in this program is a terrific way to reach an audience of more than 500 visually impaired individuals and their families that attend the conference, as well as an extended audience of friends and family the attendees will share the program with after the conference. An ad within the program will allow you a wonderful chance to promote your company/ organization and reinforce its message. Beyond advertising within the program, you also have the opportunity to include a promotional insert in our conference bags that all attendees will receive, an extremely valuable opportunity. Sponsors receive a complimentary ad in our conference program (refer to your sponsorship package to determine advertisement size). See below for ad specifications. ADVERTISING FEES Promotional Insert in Attendee Bags $400 Full Page Conference Program Ad $350 Half Page Conference Program Ad $250 Quarter Page Conference Program Ad $150 AD SPECIFICATIONS All ads are black and white only and should be a high resolution PDF, JPEG or TIFF file type. Full Page Conference Program Ad - 9 x 11 with 1/4 bleed 1/2 Page Conference Program Ad - 8 x 5 1/4 with no bleed 1/4 Page Conference Program Ad - 4 x 5 1/4 with no bleed Address City State Zip Phone Number Fax Number Website CONTACT INFORMATION Name Phone Number Address Job Title FEES & PAYMENT Advertising Options Qty. (1) Promotional Insert in Attendee Bags $400 Qty. Full Page Conference Ad $350 Qty. Half Page Conference Ad $250 Qty. Quarter Page Conference Ad $150 Total Amount $ DEADLINES Please note that all artwork for ads is due by May 1, Artwork should be sent to Joi Howard at JHoward@FightBlindness.org. You will receive information on when and where to send your promotional inserts prior to the conference. Payment Information American Express MasterCard Account Number Discover Visa To purchase advertising space, please complete and return this form with payment by May 1, 2015 to: Mance & Associates, LLC c/o Foundation Fighting Blindness 4108 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC Or fax to: Exp. Date Cardholder s Name Cardholder s Signature Today s Date If you are not paying by credit card, please attach a check or money order made payable to Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc.

8 THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FOUNDATON FIGHTING BLINDNESS SPONSOR. EXHIBIT. ADVERTISE Columbia Gateway Drive Suite 100 Columbia, MD (800)