JOIN THE AUTOMATION CONVERSATION

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1 JOIN THE AUTOMATION CONVERSATION Informal Networking Events World-class Keynote Speakers Luke Williams, Author of Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business Global Audience Top Executive Attendees EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES FOR A3 MEMBERS

2 ABOUT THE ANNUAL A3 BUSINESS FORUM Promote your brand and put your company front and center when top automation executives gather in February Exclusively for A3 members, the A3 Business Forum draws global automation leaders and executives from the robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motors industries. A sponsorship at the A3 Business Forum provides a natural introduction for your business to the automation industry. Networking events extend over three days at Disney s Yacht Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The A3 Business Forum is an invaluable opportunity to network with industry leaders who, like myself, are looking for new ideas and opportunities to advance our businesses. I find the quality of the information provided in the sessions, along with the caliber of the individuals in attendance, make this a must attend event for our team each year. Ed Roney, National Account Manager, FANUC America

3 ABOUT THE ATTENDEES AT LAST YEAR S A3 BUSINESS FORUM 3 China 34 Canada 32 Europe 387 USA 5 Japan Over 450 attendees 29% 40% 24% 36% Representing 300 companies 95 first-time attendees Owners, Presidents, C-Level 29% of attendees are at the top of their organizations as owners, presidents and C-level executives. AIA, RIA and MCMA members All four industries were well represented: robotics, imaging, motion control, and motors. The A3 Business Forum brings together top executives from the robotics, machine vision, motors, and motion control industries including manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, research groups, universities, and consulting firms.

4 CHOOSING A SPONSORSHIP An A3 Business Forum sponsorship marks your company as an industry leader with a visible commitment to the automation industry. Sponsorship Opportunities Forum Event Unlimited AIA Registration/Lanyard 1 available RIA Registration/Lanyard 1 available MCMA Registration/Lanyard 1 available Wi-Fi 1 available Mobile App 1 available Keynote Speaker 5 available Wednesday Night Reception 3 available (1 for each association) Thursday Networking Party 2 available Breakfast Unlimited Networking Lunch Unlimited For information on being a sponsor of the A3 Business Forum, contact: Jim Hamilton +1 (734) jhamilton@a3automate.org

5 BASIC SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Forum Event Sponsor All Forum Event Sponsors will be recognized by: Onsite signage at the event Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$2,000 EACH

6 EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE OPPORTUNITY Logo Lanyard/Registration Sponsor AIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR Each organization (AIA, RIA, MCMA) will offer attendees individually branded badge lanyards at the registration area. The Lanyard/Registration Sponsor will be recognized by: Logo placement on the designated lanyards, along with the organization logo Onsite signage at the designated Registration area Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app RIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR TM Robotics MCMA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR ONE AIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED ONE RIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED ONE MCMA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED

7 HIGH VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITY WiFi Sponsor All A3 Business Forum attendees will be offered free WiFi access throughout the event, provided by a sponsor. The WiFi Sponsor will be recognized by: Onsite signage at the event Logo placement in the Onsite Agenda, handed out at the event Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app WIFI SPONSOR ONE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE/SPONSORED

8 PROMINENT LOGO PLACEMENT Mobile App Sponsor Logo Attendees will access the A3 Business Forum Mobile App before, during, and after the event for current information. The sponsor of this mobile app will be recognized by: Logo placement on the homepage banner of the mobile app (see mockup, upper left) Logo placement on all pre-event s regarding the mobile app Logo placement on handouts given to attendees onsite Onsite signage at the event Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app MOBILE APP SPONSOR ONE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE/ $ 3,000

9 Dennis Snow Snow & Associates Luke Williams New York City s Stern School of Business Alan Beaulieu Institute for Trends Research ON STAGE SPONSORSHIP Intro Keynote Speaker Sponsors Sponsorship is available for each keynote within the 2016 agenda. All sponsors of a keynote speaker will be recognized by: Onsite signage at the Keynote Presentations Logo placement on the opening slide for the Keynote Presentation Opportunity to introduce your chosen keynote speaker by an executive member of your company (Please limit introductions to two minutes or less) Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app Logo James Kuffner Google Robotics FIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/ $ 2,500 EACH Dolly Penland Predictive Results

10 HIGH EXPOSURE NETWORKING Logo Reception Sponsorship Packages The event features three receptions, giving attendees valuable networking time and sponsors plenty of opportunity for visibility. Reception sponsors are recognized by: Onsite signage at the sponsored reception Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app Plus: Sponsors may extend their identity presence at the event by adding a custom cocktail napkin option to their sponsorship. Design must be approved by A3 before production. THURSDAY NETWORKING PARTY SPONSORS THREE WEDNESDAY NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSORSHIPS/$2,500 EACH TWO THURSDAY NETWORKING PARTY SPONSORSHIPS/SPONSORED For exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jim Hamilton at +1 (734)

11 MEAL SPONSORSHIPS Breakfast and Lunch Sponsors Attendees gather for group meals throughout the event, creating a natural opportunity for sponsors to promote their identity. Each meal sponsor is recognized by: Onsite signage at the sponsored meal throughout the event Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPONSORS UNLIMITED BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/ $ 2,500 EACH UNLIMITED LUNCH SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/ $ 2,500 EACH