Sponsorship Opportunities

INFORMS invites you to maximize your organization’s visibility before, during and after the INFORMS 2005 Annual Meeting through these sponsorship opportunities. You’ll reach not only the 3,000 OR/MS professionals who attend the meeting, but also the more than 50,000 individuals who visit the meeting web site and receive our promotional materials.

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
$15,000 and Above
These premier donors provide leadership support and are considered partners in the success of the INFORMS Annual Meeting. They are accorded high-level recognition and visibility on a continuing basis, including:

• Company logo on the front page of the conference web site, plus logo and company listing on the sponsor page.
• Hyperlink from the conference web page to your company site.
• Logo in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 14,000.
• Recognition in the INFORMS broadcast email newsletter distributed to over 10,000 members.
• Logo and formal acknowledgment from the INFORMS Meeting Committee in a full-page tribute in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees (over 3,000) plus an additional 200 subscribers.
• Prominent placement in the sponsor recognition display, located in a high-traffic area at the meeting site.
• Acknowledgment of support for a specific high-visibility activity at the meeting. Sponsor’s choice of the following options: Welcome Reception, General Reception, Registration Bags, General Chair’s Reception and others to be selected.

CORPORATE & UNIVERSITY SPONSORS
Select from these sponsorship opportunities to reach OR/MS professionals at their premier conference. Sponsorship can be especially successful for companies new to the OR/MS market or those with new or improved products to introduce.

General Sponsor Benefits
All corporate or university sponsors receive the following recognition, in addition to any specific visibility that may be associated with their event:

• Listing in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 14,000.
• Logo and acknowledgment in the printed Meeting Program, distributed to all attendees (over 3,000) plus an additional 200 subscribers.
• Prominent signage with logo at the sponsored event.
• Acknowledgment in the sponsor recognition display, located in a high-traffic area at the meeting site.

Welcome Reception - Sunday
$15,000
The reception, held on the first evening of the meeting, is a special opportunity for your company to be visible at an event that everyone attends and to align your company with the entire field of operations research.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent signage (your banner at the exhibit hall entrance), the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival into the hall. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

General Reception - Monday
$15,000
The major social event of the meeting. Great food (heavy hors d’oeuvres with cash bar) and good networking are featured. This year’s party will be held at Mardi Gras World.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, plus prominent signage and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

Registration Bags
$3,000 - Sponsored by ILOG, Inc.
Put your logo on the bag that every attendee receives, carries around all week and takes home. It’s long-term visibility for your company and your affiliation with OR/MS professionals.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week. Complimentary meeting registration for three company personnel.

New Member/First-Time Attendee Breakfast - Sunday
$4,000
This welcome breakfast for people new to the meeting and to INFORMS draws about 400 attendees, plus INFORMS Board members and leaders. Continental breakfast and a brief orientation are followed by facilitated discussion groups where new people get to meet others and network.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus signage at the event and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival and join the discussion groups.

Student Reception - Sunday
$3,000 - Sponsored by IBM Research
Connect with PhD students in OR/MS and other quantitative fields at the Student Reception. More than 400 attend this fun party with casual supper food and hosted soft drinks.
Recognition: Corporate benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for a company representative to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary admission to reception for up to 3 company personnel.

Academic-Practitioner Networking Luncheon - Tuesday
$3,000 - Sponsored by INFORMS Roundtable
This networking lunch is designed to bring academics and practitioners together for in-depth conversation and exchange. INFORMS leaders will facilitate discussion at each table around focused topics. Sit-down luncheon.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, signage at the event and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival and participate in the discussion groups.

General Chair’s Reception - Tuesday
$3,000
Hosted by the General Chair for the meeting, this by-invitation reception draws an exclusive group of approximately 200 OR/MS and INFORMS leaders. A heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet is served, with a cash bar.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus opportunity for a company representative to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary admission to the party for up to 3 company personnel.

Lanyards
$2,500 - Sponsored by AIMMS
We’ll imprint your logo, along with the INFORMS logo, on the colorful lanyards (neck cords) that every attendee wears during the meeting.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week.

Refreshment Breaks
$1,500
SAS - Monday afternoon break
Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment breaks.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, including a logo sign at every coffee station.

NEW! Interactive Sessions
$2,500
Presentations at these sessions will feature poster displays, media loop and demonstrations on laptops, 3-D models and other creative displays. Sessions will be held in the Exhibit Hall during lunch breaks from Sunday to Wednesday
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, signage at the event.

Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support. Make your selection today and your company will be listed on the conference web site. Fax completed form to Sandy Owens, INFORMS, 401-722-2951

Sponsorship Selection INFORMS Annual Meeting New Orleans, Nov. 13-16, 2005 Company _____________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ City_______________________________ State________ Zip______ Country____________________________ E-mail __________________ Telephone__________________________ Fax ____________________ Contact Person______________________ Title ____________________ My company will sponsor: _________________________________   Amount $__________________   Check (payable to INFORMS) AMEX VISA MasterCard Account #___________________________________________________ Exp. Date____________________________________________________ Signature (required for credit card payments) _______________________

For more information, contact Sandy Owens: 800-343-0062 ext. 203, sandy.owens@informs.org, INFORMS, 12 Breakneck Hill Rd. #102, Lincoln, RI 02865