2008 INFORMS Practice Conference
INFORMS
Baltimore Inner Harbor
APRIL 13-15, 2008 | BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT | BALTIMORE, MD  
Registration
Hotel
Call for Presentations
Program
Speakers
Edelman Award
Pre-Conference Workshops
Softskills
Young Researchers Connection
Professional Colloquium
Exhibits
Sponsors
Advisory Council

Sponsors

Thanks to our Sponsors!

AIMMS, the modeling system       ILOG logo      fair isaac logo      maximal logo

INFORMS invites you to maximize your company’s visibility through these sponsor

ship opportunities. We expect the conference to draw close to 500 quantitative/analytic practitioners—including senior level managers from leading industries—for two days of intensive learning and networking.

Sponsor Benefits
  • All sponsors receive the following recognition, in addition to any specific visibility that may be associated with their event/item:
  • Company listing and logo on the front page and sponsor page of the conference website.
  • Logo and acknowledgement in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees.
  • Prominent signage with company logo at the sponsored event or, for registration materials, at the conference registration desk.

Proceedings Book
Sponsored by Fair Isaac
$4,000

Presentation slides for all sessions on the program are included in this book given to every registrant. Attendees reference the book continually throughout the conference as they select sessions, take notes on the sessions they attend and gather information. The approximately 350-page book also serves as a reference and learning tool after the meeting.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the front cover and title page, and a one-page ad on the back cover.

Proceedings CD
$3,000
Presentation slides for all sessions on the program are included in this CD given to every registrant. Attendees can reference the CD throughout the conference. The CD will also serve as a reference and learning tool long after the meeting.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the CD, and a one-page (pdf) ad included in the CD.

Conference Registration Bag
Sponsored by ILOG, Inc.
$5,000
Every attendee receives a high-quality conference bag—imprinted with your logo and the INFORMS logo. People carry the bag wherever they go, providing walking advertisements for your company.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the conference bag.

Portfolio Pads
Sponsored by AIMMS
$3,000
Each attendee will receive a portfolio with quality stitched edges, a fully lined writing pad, an inside sleeve and business card pocket. Portfolio will be used throughout the conference for session note taking. CD of conference proceedings will be inserted inside portfolio.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the portfolio.

Welcome Reception - Sunday
$4,000
Co-host the Welcome Reception with INFORMS as we greet conference attendees. An elegant menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival at the event.

Birds-of-a-Feather Discussion Groups – Monday
$1,500
Join us in hosting these popular discussion/networking groups on Monday afternoon. Beer and munchies will be served. The groups will be facilitated by conference Advisory Council members (OR/MS practitioners) and focus on a selection of “hot” topics in the field.
Recognition:
Benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival and join the discussion groups.

Lunch, Monday and Tuesday
Each $3,000
Sit-down networking luncheons both Monday and Tuesday in the exhibit hall. Each table will be hosted by a conference speaker or INFORMS leader who will facilitate discussion.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival at the event.

Refreshment Breaks
Each $1,000
Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment buffets for coffee breaks (one-half hour) held in the exhibit hall.
Recognition
: benefits listed above.

 

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

Company ___________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________

City____________________________________

State__________

Zip __________

Country_________________________________

E-mail _______________________

Telephone_______________________________

Fax _________________________

Contact Person___________________________

Title ________________________

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  My company will sponsor: ____________________________________________

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  Amount $__________________

 

Check enclosed (payable to INFORMS) box AMEX  box VISA  box 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

Thank you for your support!

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