2014 Sponsorship Opportunities

2014 EdCon Overview Join us for a series of professional development sessions on social media trends, legal issues and general industry topics. The MPI-CAC 2014 Education Conference (EdCon) is a one-day program filled with sessions covering a wide range of topics that will help meeting professionals “Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.” The innovative programming will simultaneously challenge the audience, inspire connections and move people to action. About MPI: Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global community. Over 1,000 members strong, the Chicago Area Chapter is the largest chapter in MPI. As one of the founding chapters, MPI-CAC is rich with industry history, dedication and involvement. For additional information, visit www.mpicac.org.

Conference Details When: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center – Rosemont, IL What: Annual conference hosted by the MPI Chicago Area Chapter Who: Chicago Area Meeting Professionals Projected audience size: 275 (60% planner, 40% supplier)

Conference Schedule at a Glance Morning Session Afternoon Session Registration 8:00am-9:15am Keynote Breakfast Breakout Session 1 10:00 am-11:00 am Networking Break 11:00am-11:15am Breakout Session 2 11:15am-12:15pm Keynote Luncheon 12:30pm-2:00pm Breakout Session 3 2:15pm-3:15pm Networking Break 3:15pm-3:30pm Breakout Session 4 3:30pm-4:30pm Networking Reception 4:30pm-6:30pm

Keynote Speaker (1 Available) Joel Zeff is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises. They illustrate Joel's message: That organizations and individuals should Celebrate every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation. Keynote Speaker | $5,000 Benefits Include: Podium time to introduce Keynote speaker. Banner ad on the “Marketplace and Careers” pages of mpicac.org for two months. Two complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for six months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only.) Logo and link on the event website. Two time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

Breakout Rooms $2,000 (4 Available) Take advantage of this opportunity to show off your brand and connect with meeting and event professionals who are eager to learn and gain valuable information about various knowledge areas. The sponsor will be recognized as an exclusive sponsor for the concurrent session room they are assigned with the opportunity to introduce the multiple sessions’ speakers throughout the day. Benefits Include: Podium time to introduce Concurrent Session speakers. One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Logo recognition on presentation loop throughout event. Logo and link on event website. Sponsor identification on the name badge. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time use of the chapter mailing list .(physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon event attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only). Rooms Available: Concurrent Session Room 1: Session Title 1 Session Title 2 Concurrent Session Room 2: Concurrent Session Room 3: Concurrent Session Room 4: : Do we have times?

Enhanced AM or PM Break $1,500 (2 available) As conference attendees relax and network between education sessions, take the opportunity to highlight your brand as the Break Sponsor. Help attendees get their eyes open and their bodies going by providing coffee, muffins or other delicious food and beverages. Sponsorship will include signage to display your brand in this high traffic area. Benefits Include: One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon Logo recognition on presentation loop throughout event Logo and link on event website Sponsor identification on name badge Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only) One time use of the chapter mailing list (physical mailing address only.) One time use of the 2014 EdCon event attendee mailing list (physical mailing address only). Network corrected. bullet point that specifically states how their logo is going to be represented as part of the break.  Are we going to put table tents on the break stations?  What are we going to do so that people know they are sponsoring that particular break? Help attendees get their eyes open and their bodies going by providing coffee, muffins or other delicious food and beverages. Sponsorship will include signage to display your brand in this high traffic area.

Charging Station $2,000 (1 available) The most asked question at any conference is “Do you have a smart phone power cord?” Be the solution by sponsoring the Charging Station. This “Hot Spot” at the 2014 EdCon will have high traffic volume and usage where attendees stop in to recharge and gain exposure to your brand.   Benefits Include: One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon Logo recognition on Charging Station Logo recognition on presentation loop throughout event Logo and link on event website Sponsor identification on name badge Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time use of the chapter mailing list (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon event attendee mailing list (physical mailing address only).

Tabletop Exhibitor $1000 (8 available) If you’re ready for more one-on-one face time with the conference attendees, host a Tabletop Exhibit. Help elevate the planner experience and connect with highly qualified planners at your station. Tabletop Exhibits will be available to the event attendees throughout the day during registration, breaks and another designated time in the agenda. Benefits Include: One complimentary table-top exhibit. One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Logo recognition on presentation loop throughout event. Logo and link on all event communications and website. Sponsor identification on the name badge. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only.) One time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon event attendee mailing list (physical mailing address only).

Branding Sponsor $500 With a cash donation to MPI-CAC, you can provide any items from our suggested examples or create your own Branding Sponsor opportunity. If you already have a product with your logo on it, feel free to contact us to see how we showcase it throughout the event! Benefits Include: One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Logo recognition on presentation loop throughout event. Logo and link on event website. Sponsor identification on the name badge. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time use of the chapter mailing list (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon event attendee mailing list (physical mailing address only). Examples: Logo Pen/Pad of Paper: to be placed at each seat “To Go” Cups: Logo coffee cups at each beverage station throughout the day Cell Phone Chargers Cocktail Napkins: Logo on cocktail napkins on buffets and breaks visible throughout the day Tote Bags

In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities Chapter events rely upon the time and talent of both our committee members and suppliers that produce and provide goods and services for the chapter. The following are examples of In-Kind Sponsorship items available: Audio Visual Linens Production Floral Lighting Signage Mobile Application Printing Charging Station Photographer – Sold! Transportation Reception Entertainment: i.e. DJ, photo booth, games - VIP Airport Transfers Raffle Prizes Policy for In-Kind Sponsorship Donations | The chapter will give 100% sponsorship credit for the retail value of the in-kind donation if the sponsorship is provided in full (no money required from the chapter, unless otherwise pre-negotiated). Should the in-kind donation not be a 100% donation, but instead a percentage of the total retail value, the chapter will give in-kind credit on a sliding scale to the donating sponsor.

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits - Diamond Diamond Sponsor | $25,000 to $49,999 Benefits Include: Banner Ad on the Home Page of mpicac.org for four months. Two memberships or renewals to MPI-CAC. (each applicable for one year of membership) Six complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for twelve months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time email distribution by the chapter to the event registrants of the sponsored event who elected at the time of registration to receive a sponsored email. The message content is to be provided by the sponsor and is subject to prior MPI-CAC approval. Recognition as Diamond Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. Unlimited use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing addresses only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits - Platinum Platinum Sponsor | $15,000 to $24,999 Benefits Include: Banner Ad on the “Community, Events and Education” pages of mpicac.org for four months. One membership or renewal to MPI-CAC. (applicable for one year of membership) Four complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for six months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time email distribution by the chapter to the event registrants of the sponsored event who elected at the time of registration to receive a sponsored email. The message content is to be provided by the sponsor and is subject to prior MPI-CAC approval. Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. Unlimited use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits - Gold Gold Sponsor | $10,000 to $14,999 Benefits Include: Banner Ad on the “Community, Events and Education” pages of mpicac.org for two months. One membership or renewal to MPI-CAC. (applicable for one year of membership). Three complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for six months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). One time email distribution by the chapter to the event registrants of the sponsored event who elected at the time of registration to receive a sponsored email. The message content is to be provided by the sponsor and is subject to prior MPI-CAC approval. Recognition as Gold Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. Unlimited use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits - Silver Silver Sponsor | $5,000 to $9,999 Benefits Include: Banner ad on the “Marketplace and Careers” pages of mpicac.org for two months. Two complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for six months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only.) Recognition as Silver Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. Two time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits - Bronze Bronze Sponsor | $2,500 to $4,999 Benefits Include: Banner ad on the “Leadership, Membership and News” pages of mpicac.org for two months. One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. One time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits – Friends of the Chapter Friends of the Chapter| $500 to $2,499 Benefits Include: One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). Recognition as Friend of the Chapter on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. One time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits – Audio Visual In-Kind Sponsor for General Session and Luncheon| $5,000 - $9,999 Benefits Include: Banner ad on the “Marketplace and Careers” pages of mpicac.org for two months. Two complimentary registrations to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for six months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only.) Recognition as Silver Sponsor on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. Two time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

In-Kind Sponsorship Benefits – Audio Visual In-Kind Sponsor for Breakouts| $1,500 to $2,499 Benefits Include: One complimentary registration to the 2014 EdCon. Complimentary enhanced listing in the mpicac.org supplier directory for three months. Artwork to be provided by sponsor. (for one MPI-CAC member only). Recognition as Friend of the Chapter on mpicac.org. Logo and link on the event website. One time use of the chapter mailing list. (physical mailing address only). One time use of the 2014 EdCon attendee mailing list. (physical mailing address only).

Interested in sponsorship? Please complete the Sponsorship Interest Form at www.mpicac.org/sponsorinterest Questions? Contact the EdCon Sponsorship Liaison: Melissa Hahn, CMP {e} mhahn@meetings-incentives.com {p} 630-292-6898 Lisa Mikita, CMP, CAE {e} lmikita@acoem.org {p} 224-265-6790 Looking to further your brand awareness within MPI-CAC? Become a marketing partner that can guarantee a full-year of exposure. www.mpicac.org/marketingpartnership2013

Thank you! Thank you for increasing your presence at EdCon. We look forward to helping you stand out above the crowd.