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1 Expect Big things IN THE BIG EASY MARCH 9 12 ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA Sponsorship opportunities for the largest and best conference in the industry. The Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handling and Processing Industry Operations

2 SHARE YOUR BRAND WITH THE GRAIN INDUSTRY GEAPS Exchange is the grain industry s premier event, bringing grain operations and processing professionals from around the world together in New Orleans, LA to network, share knowledge and find operations solutions. With thousands of attendees, Exchange is the perfect opportunity to show your support for GEAPS and expose the industry to your brand. Make final decision Supplier of equipment/ services who also purchase items/services from other suppliers (distributor, etc.) GEAPS Exchange Participants 19% 12% 19% 30% 20% Supplier of equipment/ services only Recommended equipment/services to management WHY SPONSOR EXCHANGE? There is no other gathering like GEAPS Exchange for the grain industry. To have so many current and potential customers in one venue is so valuable to us. We want attendees to be thinking about Hi Roller. Mike Spillum, Hi Roller Our sponsorship keeps our name in front of the industry, and helps us attract potential customers and employee candidates. Gene Loffler, Louis Dreyfus Company Other How Far Will Your Sponsorship Reach? 92,800 RECIPIENTS TO APPROX. 10 PROMOTIONAL S 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER REACH PRINT DIGITAL 102,358 TOTAL PAGE VIEWS 17,098 PAGE VIEWS ONE WEEK BEFORE THE SHOW EXPECTING 28 COUNTRIES Nov./Dec. Jan./Feb. March/April OVER 3,000 ATTENDEES QUESTIONS? Contact Brittany Labatt at GEAPS: sponsorship@geaps.com or (763)

3 HOW TO SPONSOR EXCHANGE CHECK OUT THE BROCHURE Review the benefits that go along with each level. Decide which level will give your company the most recognition to match your branding goals. 2. LOG IN ONLINE Go to geaps.com/exchangesponsorship. If you do not have a user login for the site, you will have to create one. Once logged in, don't forget to select "Register Myself." Register Myself 3. SELECT THE OPPORTUNITIES Just add the items your company wants to sponsor to your cart and a yellow banner saying "In Itinerary" will show up. In itinerary 4. CHECK OUT Check out by selecting pay now or pay later. If you choose to pay later, it will require a PO number. You can provide one or simply sign your name. 5. BENEFITS OF YOUR LEVEL Get your confirmation and wait for further information on benefits dependent on your level! SPONSOR POLICIES LOGO FILE INFO Every Exchange 2019 sponsor needs to submit their logo. All sponsoring companies logos are displayed on the Exchange mobile app. Logos need to be vector files (EPS or AI). Any other format can be submitted for approval. Logos are due Nov. 30. OPPORTUNITY AVAILABILITY During the past sponsor preview, first choice of opportunities will be awarded based on your last year's sponsorship commitment level. Within each level, availability will be given based on when the commitment is submitted. Moving forward, sponsorships will be awarded based on first-come, first-serve. SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT By submitting the online commitment, sponsoring company agrees to pay the sponsorship total. Payments can be made by credit card at time of checkout or by check by selecting pay later. All recognition of sponsorship is the responsibility of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, as outlined in the corresponding list of benefits by level. GEAPS is willing to entertain proposals for in-kind sponsorships. Cancellations and refunds are available only if recognition benefits have not been accrued. Please contact Brittany Labatt at sponsorship@geaps.com for more information.

4 CREATE YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Customize your recognition package by selecting specific events and items from the list below to reach your sponsorship level. The sponsorship opportunities are listed in five categories to help you reach exposure in all aspects of the conference. BECOME A SPONSOR All sponsorship commitments will be submitted online. You will be able to browse opportunities and secure your sponsorship items all in the same place. Full descriptions at geaps.com/exchangesponsorship. ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE # AMOUNT Exchange Mobile App 1 exclusive or 2 $10,000 or $5,000 Conference Wi-fi 2 $8,000 Lanyards 1 $8,000 Host Hotel Door Drop 1 $5,000 Key Cards 1 $5,000 Pens 1 $4,500 Warm Welcome 1 $4,000 Conference Shuttle 4 $1,500 Registration Confirmation 2 $1,500 Exchange Daily s 6 $1,000 EXPO HAPPENINGS # AMOUNT Expo Hall Charging Station 2 $6,000 Expo Lounge 4 $4,000 Expo Hall Water Stations 3 $3,000 Expo Refreshment Breaks 8 $2,000 Exhibitor Set-Up Refreshments 2 $2,000 Cyber Center Kiosk 5 $1,500 "Lunch On Us" unlimited $800/ exhibitor $1,000/ non-exhibit Expo Grand Opening Ceremonies 2 $650 NEW! "You are here" Signs 3 $600 Registration Notepads 3 $1,000 SOCIAL NETWORKING # AMOUNT EDUCATION PROGRAM # AMOUNT Education Session Charging Station 1 $5,000 Wake-Up Stations 4 $2,500 Expo Pod 4 $2,000 Closing Workshop 2 $2,000 Ed Session Energy Break 6 $1,500 Education Program unlimited $650 Get-Acquainted Party 4 $5,000 President's Banquet Entertainment 1 $5,000 NOLA Mixer 2 $3,000 Welcome Reception 8 $3,000 President's Banquet Table Centerpieces 1 $2,000 Companion Tours 2 $1,500 Companion Welcome Brunch 2 $600 Opening Workshop unlimited $500 Idea Exchange unlimited $500 EXCHANGE EXTRAS # AMOUNT Past President's Lunch 1 $5,000 Student Day 3 $3,000 Professional Head Shots 1 $3,000 Leadership Breakfast 2 $1,000 Need inspiration or have questions? Contact Brittany Labatt at GEAPS: sponsorship@geaps.com or (763) General Cash Donation unlimited Any

5 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Sponsoring companies will receive the following benefits based on their level of sponsorship. SPONSORSHIP LEVEL DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE CRYSTAL SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT $20,000+ $19,999- $10,000 $9,999- $4,500 $4,499- $2,500 $2,499- $1,500 $1,499- $500 Company logo on front page of Exchange registration brochure (if received by October) Provide one insert in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange Daily recognition announcements in the Expo hall Company logo with link to company website on Exchange promotional s Company logo on floor decals for directional signage in Expo hall Recognition on Expo hall screens VIP package at President s Banquet for one table, including: VIP dinner service Podium acknowledgment Premier reserved seating for a number of guests Recognition in banquet program * A formal RSVP is required. Recognized as Exchange sponsors on GEAPS Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts Recognized on panels in the GEAPS booth Prestigious Exchange sponsor logo Complimentary Full Registrations can be used by sponsor company or given to a customer Company logo in the Exchange At-A-Glance Company logo on Exchange homepage for months leading up to Exchange Company name printed on beverage napkins at the Welcome Reception and President s Banquet Professional photo of your company's booth in the Expo Hall (if exhibiting) Opportunity to provide pens and/or notepads for education program Complimentary One-Day Registrations used together or individually and la carte tickets to the Get-Acquainted Party 3 Copy of pre- and post-show mailing list Company logo/name in Exchange Mobile App with link to website logo logo logo name name name Company logo/name listed in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange from Dec logo logo logo name name name Company logo displayed on applicable event/item signage Company logo/name listed on GEAPS website with link to your website logo logo logo name name name Company logo/name listed in post-exchange issue of In-Grain logo logo logo name name name Special sponsor ribbons for name badges Company logo on Sponsor Wall near the registration lobby.