SPONSORSHIPS

Conferences | Pub Crawls | Lounge Host | International Host | Opening Gala | Registration 
Press Room | Policy Makers’ Breakfast | Engineers’ Dinner | Special Events | Sports Bar

New Technology and Business Management Conferences

Overview:  Education programs at NPE2009 will address the latest industry related technology and business management issues. Topics can include Processing technology, Manufacturing concerns, Raw Materials, etc. Each track will consist of sub-topics that also support the different areas of the industry across the value chain.

The focus will be to target specific customer bases within each area, offering exhibitors an excellent opportunity for sponsorships.

In addition to the SPI driven tracks through the association’s various business units, we also will feature education programs from groups with whom we have developed strategic alliances.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Screen logo, brochure distribution, signage
• RFID statistics on attendees, pre-show data for promotions
• Program advertisements, listing, acknowledgment
• Expo hall hospitality suite
• Registration bag and pre-registration mailing inserts
• Conference Program Attendee Registrations (#TBD)
• Coffee or Break Services (Qty. TBD)
• Corporate Flag

Rate: $500,000 per track
Quantity: 2

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“Pub Crawl” Hospitality Suites

Overview:  The West Hall at McCormick Place will be the location of one of the shows most memorable experiences.  Pub Crawl host companies will be able to entertain their buyers in hospitality suites, without having the inconvenience of having to be shuttled from one party to the next, around the city of Chicago.  Pub Crawl sponsors will have the benefit of tracking their guests by virtue of the RFID portals. 

Rate: $15,000
Quantity: 8

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C-Level Lounge Host

Overview:  From corporate executives to key officials and dignitaries, there will be very important people visiting NPE2009. We are grateful that they take the time out of their schedules to add an upscale dimension to the show, and therefore we should show our appreciation. The C-Lounge will be an out-of-the-way location known only to a select group of handlers, assistants and staff. If you are trying to further expose your brand to the high-level executive, this is your chance. The C-Lounge will contain all of the features of a comfortable business center that you would find in most international airports and/or clubs. Also, a VIP Car service will be made available, compliments of our C-lounge host.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Branding of the private lounge
• Company name on Executive Portfolio with literature
• Program advertisement, listing, acknowledgment
• RFID data on visitors

Rate: $100,000
Quantity: 1

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Official International Host

Overview:  NPE2009 is proud to be one of the fastest growing international trade shows currently being produced. The growth and success of the plastics industry will be dictated by the global community, and NPE is mounting a sizable marketing and promotions campaign to ensure we continue to attract a global audience.

From the pre-show marketing and attendee promotions campaign, to the onsite services provided to attendees and delegations, the international programs at NPE2009 are one of the most visible components of the event. The Official International Host will certainly be one of the rewarding branding opportunities at NPE2009, and will provide benefits before, during, and after the event.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Branding of the International Business Center
• Welcome presentation at International Reception
• Strategic signage at International events and programs
• Literature for promotion displays at International registration
• Program advertisement, listing and acknowledgment

Rate: $97,000
Quantity: 1

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Opening Gala Event

Overview:  The Kick Off, Opening Bell, First Pitch will launch NPE2009 on Monday morning before the exhibits open. This event will serve to update the industry on the current state of the union and provide an opportunity to provide visitors with words of wisdom from a business or entertainment luminary.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Welcome presentation
• Screen logo, brochure distribution, signage
• Program advertisement, enhanced listing, acknowledgment
• Electronic signage in McCormick Place

Rate: $150,000
Qualtity: 1

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Registration

Overview:  Registration is the one area at NPE2009 that every registrant will have to visit. Therefore, you can guarantee at least 70,000 impressions in this area. The components of the hosted registration counters, self serve areas, and an information center. Once visitors have registered, the registration area often serves as an area where visitors go for assistance.

Rate: $80,000
Quantity: 1

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Press Room

Overview:  More than 600 media representatives from industry publications, public and business news organizations will be in attendance at NPE2009. They will walk the floor; attend press briefings, education sessions, and troll the press release area of the show. Throughout their day, they will be constantly reminded who is responsible for making their job as easy as possible. 

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Signage, acknowledgment
• Food & Beverage Provider for Press
• Press portfolios
• Provider of Computers, Internet Access, business machines

Rate: $75,000
Quantity: 1

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Policy Makers’ Breakfast

Overview:  Global policy, standards, and geo political activities play a large part in the direction of the plastics industry. The leaders in government and other political institutions will be on hand to participate in sessions and networking events to increase their industry relationships. The Policy Makers’ Breakfast will be the event that is dedicated to their special interests.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Sponsorship acknowledgment on special initiations
• Signage, acknowledgment
• Introductory Remarks
• Screen Logo in Room
• Literature in room

Rate: $15,000
Quantity: 1

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Engineers’ Dinner

Overview: Testing and re-testing through trial, error and failure until success is reached: This is the evolution of the products, services and equipment used today that makes a difference in our lives. And while we enjoy these successes, the industry engineers, designers and researchers are already working toward future innovations. This is a chance to support the men and women who make our industry possible.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Signage, acknowledgment
• Introductory Remarks
• Screen Logo in Room
• Literature in room

Rate: $25,000
Quantity: 1

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Special Events

Overview:  NPE2009 is the perfect venue for special events, and thus a prime sponsorship opportunity.  These opportunities are for unique groups we’d like to entertain. Whether it is a supplier diversity dinner or reception, an event for a subset of the participants, or simple networking event: All could be the back drop for this opportunity.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Food & Beverage as approriate
• Sponsorship acknowledgment on special initiations
• Signage, acknowledgment, notice in official program as appropriate
• Introductory Remarks
• Screen Logo in Room
• Literature in room

Rate: $50,000*
*Cost will vary based on number of people and staging of the event
Quantity: 4

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Exhibit Hall Sports Bar

Overview:  What better way to enjoy a few moments with a customer or colleague than by sitting down and grabbing a bite to eat, and watch some sports highlights. The NPE2009 Sports Sponsors will be in the unique position of offering something that is hard to find at a large event; a place to sit down! Turn the food courts in the South Hall into an experience.

Sponsorship Advantages:

• Strong branding with signage, advertising
• Acknowledgments in print advertising and promotion
• Digital signage

Rate: $45,000
Quantity: 2

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For NPE2009 Advertising & Sponsorship Sales Contact:
Alan Carter, Sales Manager
Phone: +1.202.974.5284
acarter@plasticsindustry.org