SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS Become a supporter of palliative care s most important event of the year 1 4 SEPTEMBER 2015 MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
13 TH APCC AT A GLANCE INTRODUCTION 1 4 SEPTEMBER 2015 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Outstanding International Keynote Speakers The biennial Australian Palliative Care Conference is the pre-eminent event in Australia for anyone who is interested in quality care at the end of life. Don t miss out on your chance to be involved with Palliative Care Australia in this unrivalled opportunity for. The 13 th Australian Palliative Care Conference will be held in Melbourne from 1 4 September 2015. The conference theme is Palliative Care: Fit for the Future If wants to reach the palliative care sector in Australia, this is the event where you need to be seen. Becoming a part of our conference builds your brand, strengthens our sector, creates unique relationships and allows you to demonstrate your support of the work done in palliative care. At the conference, you will have access to the decision makers of today, the future leaders of tomorrow, those who influence policy and the people involved in the latest research and thinking about palliative care. You will meet clinicians, researchers, volunteers, allied health practitioners, educators, carers and all those who have a passion for palliative care. You will also be mixing with providers of palliative care, volunteers and consumers. Plus, we have the policy makers, government representatives and researchers who play such a large role in ensuring palliative care is, and continues to be, fit for the future. Opportunities starting from $1,200 900 Delegates We are delighted to present a full range of options for you to choose from have a look at what we can offer. If you can t find something that meets your needs, contact us and we will be happy to tailor a plan that is just right for you. Trade Exhibition Booths Available Contact We would love to hear from you. Bryan Wilson bryan@palliativecare.org.au or 02 6163 8444. 2
OUR DELEGATES LOVE WHAT WE DO Here are some of the key statistics from the evaluation of the last APCC. WHO WILL YOU MEET? 90% of delegates would recommend the conference to another person 82% of delegates rate the concurrent sessions as good or excellent 95% are likely to attend the conference again Academics 7% Senior level decision makers 48% The conference brings together over 900 delegates who have a passion for palliative care: 48% 7% 6% 37% Government 2% Industry specialists 6% Hands on influencers 37% WHAT THE DELEGATES HAD TO SAY I thought it was well organised and excellently run Conference. I loved the content, range of topics and the balance of concurrent sessions. I loved the fact it wasn t all just head stuff and there was plenty of heart - we are talking about life and death and everything in between after all. I have highly recommended it to colleagues. It was fantastic and has enriched my knowledge and generated greater energy with my practice. The best conference I have attended - I actually took notes in most sessions! I thoroughly enjoyed this conference. It was a busy programme and it was hard to choose which sessions to attend but that was the hardest choice to face! I returned to my workplace this week feeling enthusiastic, invigorated and my passion renewed. All presenters were excellent. The variety of topics provided interest and stimulation throughout. Overwhelmingly, our delegates say the main reasons for attending the conference are: EDUCATION hearing from the experts in their field ACCESS TO NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES meeting with exhibitors and sponsors about what s new NETWORKING spending time with people working in the same sector. TRADE EXHIBITION The is provides a central point where everyone meets up at least three times a day. It will be the central hub of the conference and all day catering breaks take place there. This year the will be held in the main foyer of the Melbourne Convention Centre. The main foyer space provides direct access to the plenary theatre, so all delegates will constantly pass through the trade area. (Please note that while the foyer is open to the general public, only conference delegates will be able to enter the trade area.) Trade booths are limited and will sell out, so if you are interested in securing a space, please contact us. Information about trade booths, including prices, can be found at the end of the prospectus. 3 4
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? PACKAGES PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Your brand everywhere you would expect it to be website, signage, slides, email, publications. Advertising space in the conference handbook, plus a 300 word message about your brand. THE INDUSTRY IMPACT PARTNER $80,000 Have the most impact at the pre-eminent palliative care event of the year. This level of partnership demonstrates your commitment to palliative care in Australia. Inserts in the satchel either the physical satchel or the electronic one. Lots of thanks acknowledgement at the opening and closing sessions as well as many other places along the way. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Bring your people along. We ll give you full registrations to the conference, plus extra tickets to the extensive social program. A conference registration includes access to all sessions, the, all catering, the Welcome Reception and the Inaugural National Palliative Care Awards Gala Dinner. Make a splash in the every package above $20,000 comes with a free presence in the trade exhibition for you to showcase your brand. TAILORED OPPORTUNITIES Every level of sponsorship comes with something that no one else has. YOUR TAILORED Exclusive sponsorship of the opening session of the conference (banner on the stage) Five minute industry impact opportunity in the opening ceremony, standing side-by-side with the President of Palliative Care Australia, officially welcoming the delegates to the stand out conference of the year (content to be approved by Palliative Care Australia) A speaking opportunity during the closing session give the delegates your unique perspective on the past three days A prime position double trade booth in the conference Four full conference registrations (including all Four additional tickets to the conference Four tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast Two tickets to the Palliative Care Australia President s Conference Dinner Four additional tickets to the Palliative Care Australia National Awards Gala Dinner Acknowledgement on the conference website as Industry Impact Partner with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Full page advertisement in the conference handbook Two satchel inserts your choice of item, your choice of 5 6
INAUGURAL PALLIATIVE CARE AUSTRALIA NATIONAL AWARDS SPONSOR $80,000 PALLIATIVE CARE AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT S CONFERENCE DINNER SPONSOR $80,000 Australia produces leading palliative care researchers, health professionals and service providers. Palliative Care Australia celebrates these successes with the creation of the Palliative Care Australia National Awards. The awards will be presented at the 13th Australian Palliative Care Conference Gala Dinner. The Palliative Care Australia President s Conference Dinner is an exclusive conference event. Hosted by the President of Palliative Care Australia, the dinner is invitation only attended by the leaders in palliative care in Australia and around the world. As sponsor of the dinner, you will have access to people at the forefront in palliative care: decision makers, researchers, leading thinkers and agents of change. YOUR TAILORED Exclusive sponsorship of the Palliative Care Australia National Awards Four tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast Two tickets to the Palliative Care Australia President s Conference Dinner The dinner is a relaxed event, designed so guests can mingle and network, and discuss the major issues facing palliative care today. Five minute speaking opportunity at the Palliative Care Australia National Awards (content to be approved by Palliative Care Australia) Presenting the awards to the recipients Your brand presence on the Gala Dinner menus and other printed documents. Your banner (supplied by you) in the pre-dinner drinks area and on stage during the Palliative Care Australia National Awards Your own table at the Gala Dinner A prime position double trade booth in the conference Four full conference registrations (including all Four additional tickets to the conference TO INCREASE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS AMONG THE DELEGATES, WE WILL GIVE YOU: Palliative Care Australia National Awards Sponsor with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Full page advertisement in the conference handbook Two satchel inserts your choice of item, your choice of YOUR TAILORED Exclusive sponsorship of the Palliative Care Australia President s Conference Dinner One ticket per table at the dinner (maximum of seven tables) A five minute speaking opportunity at the dinner (content to be approved by Palliative Care Australia) Your brand on the dinner menus Your banner (supplied by you) in the pre-dinner drinks area A prime position double trade booth in the conference Four full conference registrations (including all Four additional tickets to the conference Four tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast Palliative Care Australia President s Conference Dinner sponsor with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Full page advertisement in the conference handbook Two satchel inserts your choice of item, your choice of 7 8
MOBILE FRIENDLY PARTNER $40,000 WHAT EVERY DELEGATE NEEDS SPONSOR $40,000 MAKE AN IMPACT SPONSOR $30,000 EACH ESSENTIAL ITEMS SPONSOR $20,000 Running out of power and not having internet access at a conference are a delegate s worst nightmares. These days, when we are all connected to our devices, for better or worse, knowing where you can get a quick recharge and a fast WiFi connection is essential. YOUR TAILORED Exclusive opportunity to have your logo on every charging station at the conference (max 10 stations) Your logo on the WiFi connection page with a link to your website One prime position trade booth in the conference Two full conference registrations (including all Two additional tickets to the conference Two tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast Mobile Friendly Partner with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Half page advertisement in the conference handbook One satchel insert your choice of item, your choice of The critical items that every delegate uses every day, plus takes home to use again and again. Be the only sponsor with a brand on the conference satchel, as well as the conference program. YOUR UNIQUE Your brand on the conference satchel - a handy, well designed, reusable bag that delegates will keep A branded pen and pad in the satchel that we will supply for you. Your brand on the conference program. Our delegates have told us they still like a printed program, so we are giving them one to carry with them it is the essential tool that every delegate uses every day, plus you get a full page ad on the back. One prime position trade booth in the conference Two full conference registrations (including all Two additional tickets to the conference Two tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast TO INCREASE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS AMONG THE What Every Delegate Needs sponsor with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Half page advertisement in the conference handbook One satchel insert your choice of item, your choice of Great branding and exposure, plus one item that is exclusively yours. YOUR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: One trade booth in the conference Two full conference registrations (including all social functions) Two additional tickets to the conference Two tickets to the Meet the Experts breakfast Acknowledgement on the conference website the sponsor of the package you choose with a link to your website conference materials, including registration desk signage (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to Quarter page advertisement in the conference handbook 300 words in the handbook that convey the essence of One satchel insert your choice of item, your choice of Plus your choice of Plenary session (excluding opening plenary) acknowledged by the session chair as sponsor of the session (your company mission), acknowledgement on the introductory slide, your banner on the stage during the plenary session (Four available) Daily catering it is the unacknowledged heart of the conference, and guaranteed to give great exposure. Your brand on every catering station during morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Every delegate needs to eat! (three available) Film booth a special area in the trade display where short films will be screened. Your banner in the area and your logo on the screen between films. Get your name in front of the delegates, plus supply one of our essential items. One full conference registration (including all Acknowledgement on the conference website as essential items sponsor with logo link to your website Acknowledgement at the opening and closing sessions 300 word company profile and logo in the conference handbook Acknowledgement and logo in all printed conference materials (sponsorship must be confirmed prior to One satchel insert Plus your choice of: Pre conference day workshop acknowledged as the sponsor of the workshop in the program and on the registration site, your banner (supplied by the sponsor) in the room during the workshop, your information on a resource table for delegates during the session. Water bottle (supplied by the sponsor) Concurrent session sponsor acknowledged by each session chair as the sponsor of the session, acknowledgement in the conference program and on the introductory slide as the sponsor of each session. Recovery bar Friday morning is the morning after the Gala Dinner. We ll have egg and bacon rolls and a pick me up for those who need it Lanyard and name badge the item that stays around every delegate s neck for the entire conference Melbourne Experience Partner Be the organisation that brings Melbourne to the delegates. Exclusive sponsorship of the Welcome Reception and the Meet the Experts. Additional tickets to both events are included in this package. SOLD Internet café and electronic poster display We are displaying scientific posters in an electronic format this year. The internet café will be the central home for our poster display and you can have your brand displayed prominently. 9 10
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER Talk to us about ways you can get involved. Our list is too long to include here, but we know we have something that will suit your price bracket. SATCHEL INSERT Satchels are a bit different this year. There is an electronic satchel as well as a physical satchel. Include your document as many pages as you like in the electronic satchel sent out to everyone the week before the conference for $1,200. TRADE EXHIBITION BOOKING INFORMATION The is provides a central point where everyone meets up at least three times a day. It s going to be the central hub of the conference with all day catering breaks taking place there. This year the will be held in the main foyer of the Melbourne Convention Centre. The main foyer space also provides direct access to the plenary theatre, so all delegates will constantly be passing through the trade area. (Please note that while the foyer is open to the general public, only conference delegates will be able to enter the trade area.) If you want to put a hard copy of your document in the physical satchel you are welcome to do so. It will cost $1,500. If you would like to give our delegates something useful (think keyring, water bottle, keep cup, chocolate), we would love to add it. Because we know our delegates will love it too, it is the same price as an electronic insert: $1,200. TRADE BOOTH PRICE $4750 INC GST YOUR 3 X 3M BOOTH INCLUDES: 2.5 m high walls Standard fascia board with s name (up to 25 characters) 2 spotlights 4 amps of power 1 clothed trestle table 2 chairs All catering (, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day) for two people 1 x conference satchel A copy of the approved delegate list at the conclusion of the conference FEE FOR AN ADDITIONAL TRADE REPRESENTATIVE IS $700 INC GST Additional furniture can be hired from Moreton Hire. We are happy to have your custom built stand in our trade exhibition contact us for a list of requirements. TRADE TABLE $2500 INC GST EACH TRADE TABLE BOOKING INCLUDES: 1 clothed trestle table with 2 chairs Poster board and signage Lights and 4 amps of power All catering (, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day) for one person Fee for an additional trade representative is $700 inc gst We would love to hear from you. Contact Bryan Wilson bryan@palliativecare.org.au 02 6163 8444. Trade booths are limited and will sell out. Can t afford a booth? Talk to us about showcasing your not for profit organisation with one of our trade tables. 11 12