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Sponsorship Opportunities
INFORMS invites you to maximize your organization’s visibility before, during and after the INFORMS 2006 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.

The theme of the conference is “OR Renaissance” and revolves around the excitement in the field of operations research due to the greatly increased application and effectiveness of our work. Faster computers, more accessible data, and greatly improved methods, along with a renewed sense of relevance, are leading to a renaissance in the fields of operations research and the management sciences. The meeting celebrates this growth and renewal.

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
$20,000 and Above

These premier donors provide leadership support and are considered partners in the success of the 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 and recognition in a promotional mailing for the meeting, mailed to approximately 15,000 OR/MS professionals.
• Logo in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 15,000.
• Recognition in the INFORMS broadcast email newsletter distributed to 11,000 INFORMS members.
• Logo and formal acknowledgment from the INFORMS Meeting Committee in a full-page tribute in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees (3,000) plus an additional 200 subscribers.
• Prominent signage with company logo at the sponsored event.
• 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.

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.

Sponsors receive the following recognition, in addition to any specific visibility that may be associated with their event:

• Company logo on the sponsor/supporter page of the conference web site and company name on front page of web site.
• Recognition in a promotional mailing for the meeting, mailed to approximately 15,000 OR/MS professionals.
• Company listing in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 15,000.
• Logo and formal acknowledgment from the INFORMS Meeting Committee in a full-page tribute in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees (3,000) plus an additional 200 subscribers.
• Prominent signage with company logo at the sponsored event.
• Acknowledgment in the sponsor recognition display, located in a high-traffic area at the meeting site.

SELECT FROM THESE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Welcome Reception
$30,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon, Carnegie Mellon-Tepper School of Business, University of Pittsburgh-Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh-Katz Graduate School of Business, Carnegie Mellon-Heinz School, Duquesne University
Sunday, Nov. 5, 7:30-9:00pm
The Welcome Reception, held on the first evening of the meeting, takes place in the Convention Center Ballroom. This reception brings together all participants at the beginning of the meeting. Participants can also browse the exhibits.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent signage at the reception, the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival into the hall. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

This year, the prestigious academic and industry prizes awarded by INFORMS will be given out at a gala ceremony following the Welcome Reception. Sparkling wine, desserts and coffee will be served.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent signage at the ceremony, the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

The General Reception will be held at one of Pittsburgh’s great showpieces, the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History in Oakland. Highlights of this reception include great food, access to all of the museum’s exhibits and good networking.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, plus prominent signage at the Museums and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

This reception is new to the INFORMS Annual Meeting and is meant to be a little less formal than the General Reception. Held at PNC Park, there will be food, beverages and great music to entertain the audience. The views of downtown will show off Pittsburgh to great advantage.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, plus prominent signage at PNC Park (including the scoreboard!) and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

Registration Bag
$10,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by ILOG, Inc.

Put your logo on the bag that every attendee receives, carries around during the meeting 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. Complimentary meeting registration for 3 company personnel.

We’ll imprint your logo, along with the INFORMS logo, on a high-quality registration gift that every attendee receives. We welcome your suggestions on the perfect item.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the gift.

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.

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 or near the Exhibit Hall during lunch breaks on Monday and Tuesday when no other sessions or events are scheduled. Presenters will be available to meet attendees and discuss their work.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week.

STUDENT RECEPTION
$3,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by IBM Research
Sunday, Nov. 5, 8:00-9:00pm
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: General sponsor benefits listed above, signage at the event and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival

Academic-Practitioner Networking LuncheoN
$3,000 - SOLD
Tuesday - 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.

Lanyards
$2,500 - SOLD
Sponsored by AIMMS by Paragon Decision Technology
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.

Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment buffets for coffee.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus logo/signage at the sponsored break.

Showcase your company’s logo on the opening screen of 35 computers at our always-packed email center, located in a high-traffic area. Further recognition is provided in the wireless access areas.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus signage at the entrance to the center and your logo on the opening screen at each computer.

Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support. Make your selection today and your company will be listed on the conference web site. 

Sponsorship Selection – INFORMS Annual Meeting Pittsburgh 2006 

Company________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________________________________

State____________________________________________________________

Zip______________________________________________________________

Country__________________________________________________________

E-mail____________________________________________________________

Telephone________________________________________________________

Fax_____________________________________________________________

Contact Person____________________________________________________

Title______________________________________________________________ 

 q My company will sponsor:        ___________________________________ 

          Amount $_____________________________________________________

q Check enclosed (payable to INFORMS) 

q AMEX      q VISA      q MasterCard

Account #_________________________________________________________

Exp. Date__________________________________________________________

Signature (required for credit card payments)

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For more information, contact Sandy Owens: 800-343-0062 or 401-722-2595 ext. 203, fax 401-722-2951, sandy.owens@informs.org.

INFORMS, 12 Breakneck Hill Rd., #102, Lincoln, RI 02865. 

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