Connect Discover Grow

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1 Connect Discover Grow February 1-3, 2018 Tradewinds Island Grand Resort St. Pete Beach, FL Sponsorship Exhibitor Opportunities

2 Connect Discover Grow The Sailing Leadership Forum is the premier event for anyone involved with sailing, from educators to officials, to industry professionals and organizational management. If you are involved in sailing in any way, then Sailing Leadership Forum is where you need to be. Sailing Leadership Forum 2018 offers a unique experience for all types of sailors to connect on important and relevant issues on all aspects of our sport. Leaders from sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, race officials, and industry professionals will meet and learn from one-another in the surroundings of this spectacular Florida venue. The Forum will offer keynote speaker presentations and focused group sessions on a wide range of topics such as Outside The Conventional Box; Participation & Growth; Management/Operations/Governance; Technology & Innovation; Safety; and Hands-On/Sailor Skill Development. The Sailing Leadership Forum will feature lively and fun social events, hands-on activities, exhibitor displays and demonstrations, pre- and post- Forum clinics and seminars, and much more. If you missed out on the Sailing Leadership Forum in 2014 or 2016, or you are inspired to keep the momentum going strong and advance these critical conversations, meet us in St. Pete Beach! Why You Should Sponsor the Sailing Leadership Forum? The Sailing Leadership Forum will bring together over 600 influential decision makers in our sport. This is a special opportunity for your business to interact with these individuals and increase your exposure with your target market. The Forum s venue at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort will feature a large Exhibitor Area for sponsors to display, demonstrate and promote their products and services, while interacting directly with attendees. The Exhibitor Area will also be used for General Sessions and Keynote Speakers so as to provide for increased foot traffic, visibility, and access to attendees. There will again be Coffee With presentations in the Exhibitor Area every morning, and we are excited to introduce the Innovation Station, giving upper level sponsors the opportunity to present and demonstrate their product or service to attendees. The Forum will consist of three fun and captivating days of keynote speakers, presentations, seminars, panel discussions and break-out sessions that will provide attendees with a fresh perspective and new ideas on how to strengthen and grow our sport for the 21st Century sailor. Who will be there? Instructors Coaches Race officers Program directors Class/fleet leaders Yacht club management Organization leaders Industry leaders Educators Volunteers

3 Connect Discover Grow Event Schedule (subject to change) Wednesday, January 31st Friday, February 2nd 12noon 5:00 8:00pm 7:30 8:30am 8:30 10:00am 10:00 10:45am 10:45 11:45am 11:45 1:00pm 1:00 2:00pm 2:30 3:30pm 4:00 5:00pm 6:30pm Registration Opens Welcome Cocktail Reception Thursday, February 1st 7:30 8:30am 8:30 9:00am 9:00 10:00am 10:00 10:45am 10:45 11:45am 11:45 1:00pm 1:00 2:00pm 2:30 3:30pm 4:00 5:00pm 7:00pm *Networking Coffee With *Welcome *Keynote Address *Dedicated Exhibitor Time *2 Mini-Keynote Addresses *Lunch US Sailing Awards Celebration *Takes place in exhibitor area *Networking Coffee With *Keynote Address *Dedicated Exhibitor Time *Lunch Dedicated On-Water Sponsor Demos & On-Water Demos & On-Water Demos A Night Out in St. Pete Beach Saturday, February 3rd 7:30 8:30am 8:30 10:00am 10:00 10:45am 10:45 11:45am 11:45 1:00pm 1:00 2:00pm 2:30 3:30pm 3:30pm *Networking Coffee With *Keynote Address *Dedicated Exhibitor Time *Lunch Wrap-Up Cocktail Party

4 Connect Discover Grow Sponsorship Levels at a Glance Platinum $10,000 Gold $7,500 Silver $4,000 Bronze $3,000 Supporting $1,500 Demo-Day $1,000 - add on $2,000 - stand alone Logo/link on event homepage Sponsorship publicized via social media Logo displayed in General Session Logo featured on all marketing material 5 minute speaking opportunity at General Session Rep included in breakout session Innovation Station Presentation Access to Attendee List prior to event Access to Attendee Contact List at conclusion of event Display table in Exhibitor Area Logo on Sponsors banner in Exhibitor Area Logo/link in Sponsors of event website Logo featured in Sponsors of event program Logo/info in Sponsors of Event App Complimentary Event Registration ($400 value each) Literature/give-away items in registration bag On-Water Demonstations (addition/stand-alone)

5 Connect Discover Grow Sponsorship Levels & Opportunities Platinum - $10,000 Company name/logo and link displayed on event website home page Company s Platinum Sponsorship publicized through social media Company logo displayed in General Session, on or next to stage Company name/logo featured on all marketing material Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as Platinum Sponsor in the Sponsors of the event website Company name/logo featured and designated as Platinum Sponsor in the Sponsor in event program Company logo displayed and designated as Platinum Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor Display table in General Assembly/Exhibitor Area Primary selection of location for company table 5 complimentary event registrations ($400 value each) Company promotional materials placed in registration Company representative included in breakout session opportunity 5 minute speaking opportunity for company representative during General Assembly Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event (Name; Club/Org; Title) Access to attendee contact list at conclusion of event Company presentation at the Innovation Station (9 slots available) Dedicated 15 minutes for presentation, demonstration and/or question & answer During breaks between sessions Innovation Station located in General Session/ Exhibitor Area Primary selection of time slot for presentation Gold - $7,500 Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as Gold Sponsor in the Sponsors of the event website Company name/logo featured and designated as Gold Sponsor in the Sponsor in event program Company logo displayed and designated as Gold Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area Secondary selection of location for company table 3 complimentary registrations ($400 value each) Company promotional materials placed in registration Company representative included in breakout session opportunity Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event (Name; Club/Org; Title) Access to attendee contact list at conclusion of event Company presentation at the Innovation Station (9 slots available) Dedicated 15 minutes for presentation, demonstration and/or question & answer During breaks between sessions Innovation Station located in General Session/ Exhibitor Area Secondary selection of time slot for presentation For more information please contact Josh Toso - joshtoso@ussailing.org ext 692

6 Connect Discover Grow Sponsorship Levels & Opportunities Silver - $4,000 Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as Silver Sponsor in the Sponsors of the event website Company name/logo featured and designated as Silver Sponsor in the Sponsor in event program Company logo displayed and designated as Silver Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area Tertiary selection of location for company table 2 complimentary registrations ($400 value each) Company promotional materials placed in registration Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event (Name; Club/Org; Title) Access to attendee contact list at conclusion of event Supporting - $1,500 Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as Supporting Sponsor in the Sponsors of the event website Company name/logo featured and designated as Supporting Sponsor in the Sponsor in event program Company logo displayed and designated as Supporting Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor 1 complimentary registration ($400 value) Company promotional materials placed in registration Bronze - $3,000 Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as Bronze Sponsor in the Sponsors of the event website Company name/logo featured and designated as Bronze Sponsor in the Sponsor in event program Company logo displayed and designated as Bronze Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area 1 complimentary registration ($400 value) Company promotional materials placed in registration For more information please contact Josh Toso - joshtoso@ussailing.org ext 692

7 Connect Discover Grow Sponsorship Levels & Opportunities Demo-Day Sponsor - $2,000/$1,000 Other Sponsorship Opportunities Demo-Day to take place on Friday off beach in front of hotel Additional Table Space - $2,000 Company can combine Demo-Day with Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorship for $1,000 Company can be a Demo-Day Sponsor ONLY for $2,000 Company promotional materials placed in registration Company name/logo featured in the Sponsors of the event program Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor 1 complimentary event registration, in addition or standalone ($400 value) Company can provide product and representative to participate in Demo-Day Company may set up beach flags, banner, or pop-up tent (10x10 max) on beach during Demo-Day Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as On-Water Demo in Sponsors of the event website Name tag lanyards Sponsor w/ company logo & SLF logo - $1,500 + cost of lanyards Clean Lunch Sponsor Reusable lunch bags w/ company logo & SLF logo for a green alternative to paper box lunch - $1,000 + cost of lunch bags Networking Happy Hour Sponsor in Exhibitor Area on Friday evening; includes 1 drink per person, 5 minute speaking opportunity - $3,500 Boat (Court)Yard Sponsor The YourCompanyName Boat (Court)Yard ; Company logo on banner and unlimited boat displays - $5,000 Boat Display - $500 per boat display in Boat (Court) Yard 5 boats for $2,000 Think Outside The Box Have an idea for sponsorship, but don t see it listed? Let s hear it! Pitch us your idea and we can play Let s Make A Deal For more information please contact Josh Toso - joshtoso@ussailing.org ext 692