expo: OCT. 5-6 conference: OCT. 5-7 los angeles convention center los angeles, ca 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

expo: OCT. 5-6 conference: OCT. 5-7 los angeles convention center los angeles, ca 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES The 2016 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Los Angeles is expected to attract nearly 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibiting companies. As the world s largest green building conference and expo, Greenbuild is the place for networking, inspiration and education, and has set itself apart as an unrivaled industry event. It s the perfect venue to showcase your company in front of this important, influential audience, and Greenbuild s array of sponsorship opportunities provides the most effective way to reach out to our attendees and maximize your visibility throughout the event. All sponsors are recognized prominently before, during and after the conference as leading supporters of Greenbuild and the green building movement. The opportunities listed on the prospectus are designed to fit a variety of budgets and may be combined to meet the desired levels.* Thank you for joining us in 2016 as the green movement marches into Los Angeles. We look forward to helping you find the perfect combination of activities to maximize your presence. PREMIER: $100,000 and above Complimentary 10 x 10 exhibit hall space (Value: $2,900 - $3,600) Use of Greenbuild logo for one year on outside advertising 10 complimentary registrations to conference (Value: $7,000 - $9,750) Advance recognition on Greenbuild sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website 12 invitations to Greenbuild VIP Reception for full conference registrants Prominent logo on sponsorship recognition sign, located near the exhibition hall entrance 12 VIP seats at all plenary sessions for full conference registrants Complimentary participation in the Greenbuild Passport to Prizes Program One complimentary full-page ad in Greenbuild Expo Guide PLATINUM: $75,000 and above Complimentary 10 x 10 exhibit hall space (Value: $2,900 - $3,600) Use of Greenbuild logo for one year on outside advertising 8 complimentary registrations to conference (Value: $5,600 - $7,800) Advance recognition on Greenbuild sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website 10 invitations to Greenbuild VIP Reception for full conference registrants Prominent logo on sponsorship recognition sign, located near the exhibition hall entrance 10 VIP seats at all plenary sessions for full conference registrants GOLD: $50,000 and above 5 complimentary registrations to conference (Value: $3,500 - $4,875) Advance recognition on Greenbuild sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website 8 invitations to Greenbuild VIP Reception for full conference registrants Prominent logo on sponsorship recognition sign, located near the exhibition hall entrance 8 VIP seats at all plenary sessions for full conference registrants SILVER: $25,000 and above 1 complimentary registration to conference (Value: $700 - $975) Advance recognition on Greenbuild sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website 6 invitations to Greenbuild VIP Reception for full conference registrants Prominent logo on sponsorship recognition sign, located near the exhibition hall entrance 6 VIP seats at all plenary sessions for full conference registrants GREEN: $10,000 and above Advance recognition on Greenbuild sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website 4 invitations to Greenbuild VIP Reception for full conference registrants Logo on exhibition hall entrance sign 4 VIP seats at all plenary sessions for full conference registrants *SPONSORSHIP Pricing & Levels The opportunities listed in this brochure are designed to fit a variety of budgets and may be combined to meet the desired sponsorship level. For example, by sponsoring the Closing Plenary for $50,000 and the VIP Lounge for $25,000, you will receive the benefits associated with those items as well as platinum sponsor benefits. 2

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION Make a stronger connection with your customers and prospects by sponsoring a special education session, workshop, networking event or location. $50,000 Conference Tote Bag Be seen everywhere with your logo on thousands of attendee tote bags. Lanyards Your company s name printed on 20,000+ lanyards worn by all attendees and volunteers throughout the conference. $40,000 Hotel Key Cards Cards will be distributed with the sponsor s logo & booth number to attendees staying within the official Greenbuild housing block (exceptions may apply). $35,000 Rejuvenation Lounge Tired after a long day of Greenbuild? All participants are invited to swing by the Rejuvenation Lounge located in a high-traffic area for a complimentary massage and oxygen bar, compliments of your company. As the sponsor, you ll receive on-site exposure in the Rejuvenation Lounge. $25,000 Onsite Registration Be the first company attendees see when they register. Sponsorship features your logo and booth # on every other registration counter kick panel. Can bundle with Online Registration for $50,000. Offer available for 2016 only. Energy/REC Sponsor Be the official Energy sponsor of Greenbuild. Offset Greenbuild s electrcity use at the convention center and hotels. ENERGY SPONSOR LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 2016 3

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION, cont. Volunteer T-Shirt Your logo featured on hundreds of t-shirts worn by all Greenbuild volunteers. Extend your presence even after the conference has ended! $25,000 Waste Diversion Sponsor Help attendees maintain the sustainable mission of Greenbuild by sponsoring the Waste Diversion Stations. These stations are placed in high-traffic areas throughout the convention center and Exhibit Hall to promote responsible diversion streams and reduce landfill waste. Your company s logo and booth # will appear at an individual station, showing attendees that your company means green. $15,000 Expo Guide Back Cover Place your full page, color ad on the back of the official Expo Guide and maximize exposure for your brand or booth. Distributed to every show attendee in each tote bag, this guide is used many times each day while the attendees are in the exhibit hall. Expo Guide Inside Back Cover Enjoy increased presence by securing the inside back cover of the Greenbuild Expo Guide. The color ad will be one full page and will be distributed to thousands of attendees. $10,000 Expo Guide Inside Front Cover Enjoy increased presence by securing the inside front cover of the Greenbuild Expo Guide. The color ad will be one full page near the table of contents and will be distributed to thousands of attendees. $8,000 Exhibit Hall Pavilion Banner (8 available) Get high-visibility recognition at one of 8 official Greenbuild expo pavilion banners. The banner danglers will feature the sponsor s logo and booth number and are attached to the exhibit hall pavilion banner. Available pavilions include: Building Automation, 500 Mile, Health & Wellness, Lighting Solutions, Net Zero Energy, Residential, Technology or Wood. 4

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION, cont. Aisle Banners (30 available) Your company s logo will be featured on the aisle banners inside the Expo Hall for all Greenbuild participants to see! If you re looking for excellent visibility on-site, this sponsorship is for you! $5,000 Expo Guide Full Page Color Ad (limited # available) Reserving an ad is like having a permanent exhibit booth in printed format and is one of the most important ways attendees follow up with exhibitors from the show. Enjoy increased logo presence by advertising your company on one full-page, color ad in the Greenbuild Expo Guide. Internet Kiosks (Includes a bank of 3 kiosks/sponsorship; 4 banks available) Connect with attendees at an official Greenbuild Internet Kiosk. Your logo will be placed on highly-visible overhead panels and on the desktop background of each laptop in the kiosk (3 total). Your logo will hyperlink to your homepage. $3,500 NEW: Expo Guide 1/2 Page Color Ad Reserving an ad is like having a permanent exhibit booth in printed format and is one of the most important ways attendees follow up with exhibitors from the show. Enjoy increased logo presence by advertising your company on one half-page, color ad in the Greenbuild Expo Guide. Passport to Prizes (25 available) Drive booth traffic by participating in our popular contest! Your company name and booth number will be featured on a passport used to enter the grand prize drawing. All booths on the passport must be visited for a contest entrant to be eligible. All Passport to Prizes booths must be located in the Exhibit Hall. 5

DIGITAL Gain invaluable visibility with the Greenbuild audience by sponsoring a cutting-edge digital product/service. $50,000 Greenbuild TV Deliver your custom message to a captive Greenbuild audience before, during and after the event by showcasing your company on Greenbuild TV. The Presenting sponsorship gives you maximum visibility across all platforms for FOUR days. Platforms include (but not limited to) posting on the Greenbuild website and mobile app, emailed to all attendees, distributed via social media channels, and playing on digitial screens located throughout the convention center. $35,000 Mobile App Associate your name with the latest in conference technology by sponsoring the official Greenbuild Mobile App. The app will be available for free to all attendees and includes your logo (and hyperlink) on the app landing page, with additional logo presence displayed throughout. These are the tools everyone will be using onsite! Online Attendee Registration Be the first company Greenbuild attendees see by sponsoring Greenbuild s online registration. Recognition includes your logo and hyperlink on all official registration confirmation emails. Can bundle with Onsite Registration for $50,000. Offer available for 2016 only. ONLINE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 2016 $25,000 Greenbuild TV Commercials Bring your message to life by displaying your corporate message or video on screens located throughout the convention center. Your 30 second spot will play on loop during the week of Greenbuild. 6

DIGITAL, cont. Greenbuild Email Be the exclusive sponsor of a pre-show Greenbuild email, which boasts a subscription of over 30,000 recipients. Your 180 x 600 pixel banner will be featured prominently. Targeted Email (Limited # available) Reach your desired audience with a targeted e-blast before Greenbuild. Create your own custom HTML message and we ll send it on your behalf. Select from the following attendee categories who have opted in to receive Greenbuild emails: Architects * Engineers * Builders/Contractors/Developers Financial Service Providers * Building Owners * Government Agencies Code Officials * Interior Designers * Sustainability Officers $5,000 Greenbuildexpo.com Banner Ads Increase exposure and drive awareness by sponsoring one of Greenbuild s highly-visible webpages. Last year more than 290,000 visits from over 157,000 unique visitors read more than 1,155,300 pages on our site. Now you can sponsor your very own page. Sponsorship includes your 180 x 600 skyscraper web banner that can be hyperlinked to the website of your choice. Exhibitor Activities Page on Greenbuildexpo.com Have your booth events or product demonstrations featured on the Greenbuild website. Sponsorship includes your name, booth number, logo and description of the event/announcement/new product/ prize giveaway on the Activities on the Expo Floor page of the Greenbuild website and in the Event Guide. Mobile App Message (limited # available) Push your very own invite or product message with your website link to Greenbuild attendees through the mobile app. 7

EVENTS & EDUCATION Make a stronger connection with your customers and prospects by sponsoring a special education session, workshop, networking event or location. International Summit This popular one-day summit is focused on international green building issues and includes break out sessions, a plenary and a luncheon. Support the event that brings together industry professionals from around the world. Call for Pricing NEW: Water Summit The Greenbuild Water Summit was developed to address the current state of water conservation and consumption from California and beyond. Communities & Affordable Homes Summit This full day summit will focus on the development of vibrant, sustainable communities through the lenses of resilience, social equity, health and economic opportunity. Join community and sustainability leaders for knowledge sharing and problem solving with the goal of expediting the economic, social, and ecological health and vitality of all communities. $50,000 Closing Plenary It s the last event that all attendees show up for. The Closing Plenary features a prominent speaker that everyone wants to hear. Sponsorship includes a 5-minute speaking opportunity. $45,000 Education Labs (9 available) Connect with attendees through a unique classroom experience located right inside the Exhibit Hall. Each Lab will feature sponsordeveloped content that will be submitted to GBCI and approved for CE credit. Each lab will host 5 educational sessions during expo only hours (scheduled by Show Management). Interactive Media Lounge Be the center of Greenbuild s activity hub and receive recognition with your logo on the lounge structure and (2) dedicated screens for your social media content. Greenbuild events may also be held within the Lounge. The Lounge will feature our digital elements - the interactive Schedule at a Glance, interactive Greening Wall, and interactive Pub Bins. 8

EVENTS & EDUCATION, cont. Executive Luncheon The Executive Luncheon is an invite-only premier event that targets C-level insiders that are key to the green building industry. Associate your company s brand with this unique event that caters to a very high-level audience. Leadership Awards Luncheon The annual Leadership Awards Luncheon recognizes organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building. Get your brand in front of who s who in green building at this important event. $30,000 Expo Stage Receive maximum exposure on the expo floor by sponsoring a Greenbuild Expo Stage. These stages are hot spots serving as a venue for presentations, prize raffles and even live music. Sponsor will receive prominent logo presence on the stage, and will be allotted a 60 minute opportunity to showcase an innovative product or idea! Women in Green Power Breakfast Sponsor this high-powered breakfast to salute the women in our industry who have emerged as great sustainability leaders and their legacy in shaping the green economy. Also, connect with new leaders in the movement to encourage, inspire, mentor and motivate. NEW: Happy Hour in the Hall Be the center of attention at Greenbuild s Happy Hour in the Hall! Returning for 2016, this opportunity will give you exclusive branding at all bars located throughout the Exhibit Hall. You ll receive 500 drink tickets to pass out to your attendees, and receive branding everywhere the Happy Hour in the Hall is mentioned. $25,000 VIP Lounge Associate yourself with VIP guests by sponsoring the VIP Lounge. Receive logo recognition on room signage, table tents and flat-screen TVs. Sponsor will also receive a literature distribution opportunity. 9

EVENTS & EDUCATION, cont. $25,000 Master Series Exclusive sponsorship of one high-profile Master Speaker Session. The specific Session is TBD and will be decided upon by Sponsor once all Master Speakers have been announced. Sponsorship includes a 3-5 minute speaking opportunity and introduction of speaker. NEW: TalentFX Support the energy, passion, and determination of a generation. Join students, Millennials, and emerging professionals for USGBC s TalentFX a speaking series for visionaries, difference makers, and agents of change building careers that matter. $15,000 Education Tracks (14 available) Associate your brand with Greenbuild s top-notch education. Sponsors will be recognized on track signs placed outside each room and on sponsor recognition slides. GBCI Certification Work Zone Support the place where project teams interact with LEED project reviewers at Greenbuild. This popular forum includes a series of lively, interactive technical discussion sessions in addition to one-on-one project conversations. Your logo will be placed on room signage, podiums and table tents. $7,500 NEW: LEED Workshop 2-Day 2 Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL and PEER rating systems. $5,000 NEW: LEED Workshop Full-Day Full Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL and PEER rating systems. 10

EVENTS & EDUCATION, cont. $3,000 NEW: LEED Workshop 1/2-Day 1/2 Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL and PEER rating systems. $1,300 Net Zero Energy Zone Power Supplier This special display area will showcase the products and services of our site-based power suppliers and managers. These suppliers will provide the power, store the power and distribute the power that will be used by exhibitors to power their booths inside the expo hall. This area will include, a demonstration area and a networking lounge in the expo hall. $500 Net Zero Energy Zone Power Upcharge Net Zero Energy Zone is for companies who wish to feature their company s products and services in booth space on the tradeshow floor. These companies will be utilizing the alternative site-based energy to power their booth space. Various (depending on size and days needed) Meeting Rooms Planning to hold a meeting during Greenbuild? Reserve a private meeting room for your company to use at the convention center. These will sell out! Exact number and price TBD. Please call for details. 11