MAY 11-13, 2016 WESTIN SEATTLE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

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1 SPONSORSHIP + TRADE SHOW PROSPECTUS MAY 11-13, 2016 WESTIN SEATTLE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2 LIVING FUTURE 2016 TRUTH + TRANSPARENCY CONFRONTING THE BARRIERS TO CHANGE Transparency is a pathway to authenticity. Design must be more than beautiful or functional; it must also be purposeful. Truth is revealed through collaboration, where we discover common threads that connect us all. We want design that is relevant. We want to design for an enriched human experience. Next May, join us for the tenth anniversary of truly sustainable design at Living Future We ll celebrate a decade of innovation and continue to refine the caliber of success a human experience that is in synergy with the natural world. Living Future offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your organization as a leading force in transforming the built environment. The conference is a unique forum for the sustainability movement s advanced thinkers and practitioners to come together to share their expertise, creativity and to form lasting partnerships.

3 ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS BY PROFESSION 16% CONSTRUCTION 1% DEVELOPMENT 6% OTHER 11% ENGINEER 7% SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT 34% ARCHITECT 2% MEDIA 10% NON-PROFIT 4% GOVERNMENT 7% ACADEMIC 12% PRODUCT MANUFACTURER ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS BY REGION 55% US WEST 9% US MIDWEST 11% US MIDATLANTIC 3% US NORTHEAST 2% US MOUNTAIN 3% INTERNATIONAL 9% CANADA 7% US SOUTH 1% SOUTHWEST

4 SPONSORSHIP All sponsors receive recognition prominently before, during and after Living Future as leading supporters of truly regenerative design. We will tailor benefits to suit your goals contact us at living-future.org to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities. LUMINARY $25,000+ LIVING FUTURE LEADER $15,000+ BIOREGIONAL MOTIVATOR $10,000+ CHANGE AGENT $5,000+ GREEN ADVOCATE $2,500+ SUPPORTING SPONSOR $1,000+ COMMUNITY PARTNER $500 OR IN-KIND Choice of One Naming Opportunity from available options Opening Keynote, Big Bang Dinner, or Breakfast Plenary One conference track OR conference mobile app One reception, after party, breakfast, bookstore & lounge, or Just Declare stage One tour, workshop, summit, meet-up or Localicious Recognition at break station Recognition in conference signage Sponsor statement in program Sponsor recognition on website, digital & print conference materials Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name Name Optional Trade Show booth Optional 7-minute Just Declare stage presentation Recognition on name badges Complimentary tickets 5 full passes 3 full passes 2 full passes 1 full pass 4 opening night passes 2 opening night passes 1 opening night pass

5 LUMINARY $25,000-$50,000 LIVING FUTURE LEADER $15,000-$24,999 Limited Opportunity: Four sponsorships available at this level Sponsor of one conference plenary event--your choice of Opening Night Keynote, Big Bang Celebration Dinner, or a Breakfast Plenary Session Opportunity to include sponsor statement in digital conference program Logo displayed at top level on all digital and print conference advertising, press materials, and sponsor recognition signage at the conference Top level recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 5 or more complimentary full conference registrations (1 registration per $5,000 of sponsorship) Optional Trade Show booth Optional 7-minute Just Declare stage presentation Limited Opportunity: Five sponsorships available at this level Exclusive sponsor of one conference track, including recognition at all workshops included in that track OR exclusive sponsor of the conference mobile app Logo prominently displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Prominent recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 3 complimentary full conference registrations Optional Trade Show booth Optional 7-minute Just Declare stage presentation Living Future is in a category of it s own. After attending my first one, I understand why it is called the unconference. It really is like no other event I ve attended.

6 BIOREGIONAL MOTIVATOR $10,000-$14,999 CHANGE AGENT $5,000-$9,999 Underwriting sponsorship for one of the following: Reception (Opening Night, Wednesday, Thursday or Closing Circle) Evening After Party on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Thursday or Friday Breakfast Bookstore & Lounge Just Declare stage Logo prominently displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Prominent recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 2 complimentary full conference registrations Optional Trade Show booth Underwriting sponsorship for one of the following: Workshop of your choice Summit session of your choice Meet Up of your choice Tour of your choice Thursday or Friday Localicious meal exploring Seattle s great local cuisine Logo prominently displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Logo placement in all conference advertising and press materials Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 1 complimentary full conference registration At Living Future we talk about what really needs to happen. Intimate, inspirational, unique, topical. *Sponsoring companies who wish to take advantage of their Optional Trade Show booth or tabletop opportunity must complete the Trade Show questionnaire and go through the Trade Show vetting process.

7 GREEN ADVOCATE $2,500-$4,999 SUPPORTING SPONSOR $1,000-$2,499 Sponsor recognition at conference break station Name displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Name recognition on Living Future web page with hyperlink to company website Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 5-9 complimentary passes to opening reception and keynote OR equivalent discount on a full conference registration Name displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Name placement in all conference advertising and press materials Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff 2-3 complimentary passes to opening reception and keynote (1 pass per $500) OR equivalent discount on a full conference registration COMMUNITY PARTNER $500 OR IN-KIND EQUIVALENT* RESERVED FOR NGOs Name displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference Name recognition on conference website Name placement in all conference advertising and press materials 1 complimentary pass to opening night reception and keynote OR $100 discount on a full conference registration I compare all other conferences to Living Future. The rest pale in comparison. *In-kind equivalent may include conference promotion, complimentary or discounted goods or services for the conference (donated beverages, food, equipment, printing, audio, etc.)

8 EXHIBIT AT THE LIVING FUTURE TRADE SHOW Our Trade Show exhibitors enjoy an unprecedented level of credibility within the human habitat industry. The products and services showcased have all been carefully vetted and are suitable for use in Living Building Challenge projects, as well as inclusion in our materials database, Declare. If your product or service is part of the solution to creating a truly sustainable built environment, you ll want to share your story as an exhibitor at the Living Future Trade Show. Exhibitors will connect with key decision-makers at leading green building firms, generate highly qualified leads and contribute as an essential part of the Living Future experience. Trade show booths are located in the heaviest foot traffic areas, ensuring exhibitors significant interaction with participants. Unlike other conferences, we encourage trade show exhibitors to attend education sessions. This interaction provides a different setting for building relationships and is another way to share your perspective through the lens of your product and service.

9 EXHIBITOR PACKAGE 8 X 10 booth space One 6 display table Two chairs Three personnel badges (for admission into the trade show) One complimentary full conference registration Exhibitor recognition on name badges for your staff Name displayed in conference trade show advertising and press materials Recognition on web page with hyperlink to company website Logo recognition, exhibitor statement and hyperlink to company website on the conference digital app 10% discount on advertisements in any 2016 issue of Trim Tab magazine (readership of over 120,000 people) Reserve your spot to exhibit today Complete the Product Manufacturer or Service Provider Questionnaire from our website: or contact us at LFTradeshow@living-future.org. Submit completed forms with a $500 deposit. After Dec. 15, 2015, full booth payment must accompany application materials.

10 Manufacturers and Product Representatives Does your business demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility? Complete the Product Manufacturer Questionnaire from our Declare website and submit your product for consideration. If approved, your product will automatically be included in the Declare database. SM Declare products are now featured on GreenWizard, a comprehensive Product Management Workflow and project collaboration provider used by thousands of design and construction professionals. Greenwizard enables the design and construction community to better manage products and projects, collaborate and assess compliance with the Living Building Challenge and LEED credits, simplifying the process for building healthy, sustainable and efficient construction projects. Service Providers, Nonprofits and Public Agencies The Trade Show will showcase the greenest service providers, NGO s and Public Agencies related to the building industry. If your organization makes significant efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and provides valuable information or services to the building design and construction industry, your company would be a good fit for Living Future. Please visit our website at and download the Service Provider Questionnaire. Just Declare Stage This year s Trade Show will feature a presentation stage for participants to learn about the latest innovations in green building products and services. Presenters are invited to share their company s seven-minute presentation on our Just Declare stage, with accompanying slides or video. All presenters are recognized in conference signage and digital app. This is a paid opportunity ($250-$350 per 7-minute increment).

11 PAYMENT & PRICING Payment Information Exhibitor applications received before December 15, 2015 must be accompanied by a $500 deposit per booth. Applications received after December 15, 2015 must be accompanied by a full payment. TRADE SHOW PRICING EARLY BIRD RATE (BY DEC. 15, 2015) REGULAR RATE (AFTER DEC. 15, 2015) Large Company (50+ employees) $3,500 $4,000 Small Company (fewer than 50 employees) $3,000 $3,500 Nonprofit Organization $1,500 $2,000 JUST DECLARE STAGE EARLY BIRD RATE (BY DEC. 15, 2015) REGULAR RATE (AFTER DEC. 15, 2015) $250 $350

12 Bullitt Center Transformational Products Exhibit The Center for Integrated Design (CID) at the University of Washington (UW) is curating a three-month Transformational Sustainable Products exhibit in the grand firstfloor exhibit space at the Bullitt Center. It will be in place during the International Living Future Institute s UnConference and will feature truly sustainable products that make industry-changing project like the Bullitt Center Possible. Considered the World Greenest Building, more than 1,000 building-industry leaders visit the Bullitt Center every month using the Discovery Commons as their portal. Sponsors and exhibitors will be prominently featured and integrated into building tours. Joint participation in the Living Future Conference and the Transformational Products Exhibit allows companies to maximize their presence to the Living Future audience and the industry leaders touring the Bullitt Center. Discounts are available to ILFI unconference sponsors and exhibitors. We can also customize your benefits to meet your goal contact us to discuss custom opportunities. Transformation Products Underwriter $15,000 Limited Opportunity 1 sponsorship available at this level Opportunity to include sponsor statement in Transformational Products Exhibit Brochure Logo displayed at top level on all digital and print advertising for the Exhibit. 10X20 Custom Transformational Products Display 1 Ticket to the Living Future Conference Recognition in the Living Future Conference Brochure Exclusive Bullitt Center Tours and Events $1,000 discount to Exhibit at the Living Future unconference 10% discount on advertisements in any 2016 issue of Trim Tab magazine

13 Transformation Products Exhibit $3,500 Limited Opportunity: 10 Exhibits are available 10 X 10 Display space, integrated into the event space Name displayed in exhibit advertising and press materials Recognition on web page with hyperlink to company website Logo recognition, exhibitor statement and hyperlink to company website on the conference digital app 10% discount on advertisements in any 2016 issue of Trim Tab magazine $1,000 discount to Exhibit at the Living Future unconference 10% discount on advertisements in any 2016 issue of Trim Tab magazine Living Future conference Sponsors and Exhibitors also Receive a discount to Display at the Living Product Expo. Contact us if you are interested in both. Trim Tab Magazine Advertising Discount Trade Show vendors are eligible to receive a 10% discount on advertisements in any 2016 issue of Trim Tab (up to a $1,200 value), the magazine for Transformational People and Design, with a readership of over 120,000. Contact us at trimtab@living-future.org.

14 International Living Future Institute 1501 East Madison Street, Suite 150 Seattle, WA NW Ninth Avenue, Suite 195 Portland, OR living-future.org