Sponsorship Opportunities
Generate excitement for your product or service and increase your long-term exposure by sponsoring an event at the INFORMS Annual Meeting Seattle 2007. Expected attendance is 4,000. INFORMS invites you to maximize your organization’s visibility before, during and after the meeting through these sponsorship opportunities. You will receive approximately 50,000 impressions through on-site, online and print advertising promotion.
LEADERSHIP DONORS $15,000 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:
Logo on the front page of the meeting website, plus logo and listing on the sponsor page.
Hyperlink from the meeting website to your website.
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 (4,000) plus an additional 200 subscribers.
Prominent signage with 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.
SPONSORS ($10,000+) and SUPPORTERS ($5,000+)
Select from these sponsorship opportunities to reach OR/MS professionals at their premier meeting. 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:
Logo on the sponsor page of the meeting website and organization name on front page of website.
Hyperlink from the meeting website to your website.
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 (4,000) 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.
SELECT FROM THESE OPPORTUNITIES:
Welcome Reception-SOLD $20,000 -Sponsored by University of Washington
Business School, University of Washington College of Engineering,
University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences, University
of Washington College of Forest Resourcesand University of British Columbia-Sauder School of Business Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:30-9:00pm
The Welcome Reception is held on the first evening of the meeting in the Exhibit Hall and 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 personnel.
General Reception-SOLD $20,000 -Sponsored by SmartOps
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30-9:30pm
Held this year at Experience Music Project (EMP), a brand new interactive museum, combining performance space, technology and revolutionary architecture. Celebrate the heritage and anticipate the future of American popular music. Enjoy great food and networking with colleagues. 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 Bag & Gift -SOLD $20,000 - Sponsored by ILOG, Inc.
Put your logo on the bag and gift along with the INFORMS logo. Every attendee
receives the bag, carries it around during the meeting and takes home. It’s
long-term visibility for your company. Increase your visibility further with
a high-quality registration gift that every attendee receives and uses. Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent
signage at the registration area. Complimentary meeting registration
for 3 company personnel
Audio Visual Technology Support $15,000
Support this vital educational component of the INFORMS Annual Meeting. LCD projectors in every room (55+ sessions in Seattle) enhance presentations on the latest developments in the field of operations research and related disciplines. Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week.
Award Ceremony-SOLD $10,000 - Sponsored by IBM Corporation and University of Oregon
Sunday, Nov. 4, 8:30-9:45pm
The prestigious academic and industry prizes awarded by INFORMS will be given out at a gala ceremony. 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.
Special Plenary Presentation & Reception - OR HumOR and HistORy $7,000
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3:10pm-5:00pm
The Annual Meeting wraps up with this special plenary. A panel discussion will be followed by an informal reception, where attendees can mingle over casual food. Beer, soda and snacks will be served. This is sure to be a lively and informative afternoon event. Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week and signage at the plenary/reception.
Interactive Sessions $5,000
Researchers, practitioners and students share their work in OR/MS in these sessions featuring poster displays, laptop demonstrations or other creative formats. 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. Two awards will recognize the best presentations.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week.
Academic-Practitioner Networking Luncheon $5,000 - Sponsored by MicroSoft Research Tuesday, Nov. 12:30-1:30 pm
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 Reception- SOLD $4,000 - Sponsored by University of Texas at Dallas,
School of Management
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30-9:00pm
Hosted by the General Chair for the meeting, this by-invitation reception draws an exclusive group of around 300 O.R. and INFORMS leaders. A heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet is served with a cash bar. Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for a company representative to greet guests on arrival. Complimentary admission to the reception for up to 2 company personnel.
New Member/First-Time Attendee Breakfast -SOLD $3,000 - Sponsored by IBM Research
Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:00-8:00am
The INFORMS Membership and Meetings Committees will host this breakfast to welcome and orient people who are new to INFORMS and the meeting. Representatives from a number of INFORMS subdivisions will be on hand to provide information about their activities. The continental breakfast draws about 400 attendees, plus INFORMS Board members and leaders. Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus signage at the event and the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival and join discussion groups.
Student Reception -SOLD $3,000 - Sponsored by Boeing
Commercial Airplane Material & Process Technology
Monday, Nov. 5, 8:00-9:00pm
Connect with PhD students in OR/MS and other quantitative fields at the Student Reception. More than 300 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.
Lanyards-SOLD $2,500 - 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.
Email Center $2,000 per day
Sunday Sponsored by Hewlett-Packard
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.
Refreshment Breaks $1,500/session
Sunday Morning Break Sponsored by Hewlett-Packard
Sunday Afternoon Break Sponsored by AREVA T&D Inc. Monday
Morning Break Sponsored by The Boeing Company
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.
Other Opportunities
There are many other funding opportunities at this meeting, including funding special tracks of presentations. Please contact Sandy Owens (sandy.owens@informs.org) in the INFORMS or Zelda Zabinsky (zelda@u.washington.edu), General Chair.
Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support. Make your selection today and your company will be listed on the meeting website.
Sponsorship Selection INFORMS Annual Meeting Seattle 2007 Print this form and fax completed form to Sandy Owens, 401-722-2951
Company________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________________________
State____________________________________________________________
Zip______________________________________________________________
Country__________________________________________________________
E-mail___________________________________________________________
Telephone________________________________________________________
Fax_____________________________________________________________
Contact Person____________________________________________________
Title_____________________________________________________________
My company will sponsor: __________________________________________
Amount $________________________________________________________
Check enclosed (payable to INFORMS)
AMEX
VISA
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.
Thank you for your support!
