1. North Carolina Pavilion BIO 2011 Sponsorship Meeting November 10, 2010
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
North Carolina Pavilion
BIO 2011
Sponsorship Meeting
November 10, 2010
N O R T H C A R O L I N A B I O T E C H N O L O G Y C E N T E R

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions BIO 2011 Information
Review of Sponsors
Pavilion Update (Kendyle Woodard and Scott Swanek)
Putting Green (Mark Lombard)
Impact Magazine special edition (Jennifer Woodford)
Hotel
Reception (Sarah Bernart)
Questions
Upcoming meeting schedule

3. BIO 2010 Results
The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s annual international convention, which attracts thousands of life science decision makers from around the world.
In 2010:
15,322 attendees from 60 nations
1,700 exhibitors
14,000 partnering meetings

4. BIO 2011 Information
June 27-30, 2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington D.C.

5. Platinum Sponsors

6. Gold Sponsors

7. Silver Sponsors

8. Bronze Sponsors Duke Energy Duke Medicine Impact Magazine
O’Brien + Atkins

9. Walter E. Washington Center Floor Plan

10. Pavilion Layout
More space!

11. Pavilion Layout

12. Pavilion Layout

13. Platinum Sponsorship is less!
Cost Comparison
BIO member
non-member
10'X10' Floor Space
$3,900
$4,300
Staging 10'X10' Booth
4,500
Conference Registration
1,200
1,700
Business Forum Pass
250
500
Printed Collateral
2,750
Giveaways
2,000
Other Marketing
2,500
Total
$17,100
$18,250
Platinum Sponsorship is less!

14. Sponsorship Options Platinum $15,000
Perfect for mid- to large-size companies interested in maximum exposure and business partnering, and will send several people in support.
Main benefits:
High-profile location (8x8 panel) in the North Carolina pavilion
2 full conference + business partnering passes
12 exhibit hall passes, 24 passes to NC Reception
1-page article in the Impact magazine special edition.

15. Sponsorship Options Gold $7,500
Perfect for mid-size companies who want to supplement their marketing and business development/partnering activities; research parks, law firms, engineering/construction companies and larger economic development partnerships.
Main benefits:
Prime location (8x4 panel) in the North Carolina pavilion
one full conference + business partnering pass
6 exhibit hall passes, 12 passes to NC Reception
1/2-page article in the Impact magazine special edition

16. Sponsorship Options Silver $3,500 Main benefits:
Great for small companies who want to supplement their marketing and business development/partnering activities; research parks, law firms, engineering/construction companies and smaller economic development partnerships.
Main benefits:
Great location (8x2 panel) in the North Carolina pavilion
3 exhibit hall passes, 6 passes to NC Reception
1/4-page ad in the Impact magazine special edition

17. Sponsorship Options Bronze $1,000
Best for small companies, non-profits and university programs who may not necessarily send someone to BIO but would like to be involved and have their name associated with NC’s life science community.
Main benefits:
Company name listed on common panel the North Carolina pavilion
1 exhibit hall pass, 2 passes to North Carolina Reception

18. Putting Green
New draw to the Pavilion

19. Impact Magazine Special BIO 2011 edition
Directory of Pavilion Sponsors
Articles written about NC Pavilion sponsors
Distribution to 25,000+ readers and at BIO

20. Hotels Book directly through BIO
BIO’s housing registration opened 10/20
Many hotels are already sold out.

21. Join Us at the Friends of NC Reception
Sponsor the North Carolina Pavilion at BIO 2011 and join us at the Friends of North Carolina Reception.
Tuesday, June 28, Knight Conference Center at the Newseum

22. Meeting Schedule 2010 Meetings Dec. 8
All meetings at 10am in Board Room
2011 Meetings
Jan. 12
Feb. 9
Mar. 9
Apr. 6
May 4
June 8
August 10 (wrap up)

23. Kendyle Woodard Marketing & Public Events Director
Questions?
Interested in joining the
Community Relations Committee?
Sponsor commitment deadline: December 31, For more information:
Kendyle Woodard Marketing & Public Events Director