AWARDS Winners Drinks Reception 7th September 2016, London. CONFERENCE The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre 17th November 2016

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1 AWARDS Winners Drinks Reception 7th September 2016, London CONFERENCE The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre 17th November 2016 Venue Official Media Partner Organised by

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3 ABOUT THE EVENT Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) will uncover, celebrate and analyse the very best examples of innovative, technology-led collaboration from across UK industry and academia. The initiative will be driven by The Engineer, the UK s longest running engineering publication, which is this year celebrating its 160th anniversary. Combining an awards event; winners party; technical conference; and tenmonth editorial campaign across The Engineer s print and digital platforms, C2I will celebrate the work of the UK s best innovators; educate delegates and readers about how the best collaborations are instigated and managed, and provide a unique engagement opportunity for both sponsors and noncommercial supporters. From the biggest and boldest infrastructure projects to the most fundamental technology breakthroughs, effective collaboration is the lifeblood of engineering innovation. By working together engineers are able to share ideas and expertise, identify new opportunities and develop the technological solutions to some of society s most pressing issues. Encouraging collaboration is a priority issue if we are to meet the challenges that lie ahead and grow the UK engineering economy. A call for entries will run from March to June Following a shortlisting process, an expert judging panel will decide on a winner from each category. Winners in each category will be announced at a special winner s drinks reception to be held at in London. The event will culminate with a one-day conference, to be held on 17th November 2016 in Coventry at the state-of-the art conference venue; The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre where the winners will present their projects alongside keynote presentations on a number of key technology areas. The entire process will be backed up a program of print & digital editorial content which will be used to drive entries, celebrate the achievements of entrants, profile key sponsors and supporters, and most importantly examine the ingredients of the UK s most innovative engineering collaborations. The competition is open to any group, whether from academia or industry, that is - or has been - engaged in a successful collaborative engineering project. Shortlisted projects will meet the following criteria. They must be genuinely Innovative (i.e. represent a new technology or a new application of technology. They must be a true collaboration between 2 or more teams (i.e. not a collaboration between different teams from the same organisation) They must have an expected or demonstrable impact in their application area CATEGORIES In order to attract entries from as diverse and cross-disciplinary group as possible entries will be invited from projects which address engineering challenges related to the following broad themes TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION, DATA & CONNECTIVITY HEALTH & WELLBEING ENERGY, EFFICIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY SAFETY & SECURITY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3

4 WHY SPONSOR? The Engineer: Collaborate to Innovate provides sponsors with multi-platform access to the engineering industry and demonstrates commitment to driving forward innovation over a 10 month period. CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AND CALL FOR ENTRIES AWARDS RECOGNITION AWARDS CELEBRATION AND CONFERENCE PROMOTION CAMPAIGN FINALE WITH A NEW INDUSTRY LEADING CONFERENCE Campaign launch on theengineer.co.uk and through The Engineer Marketing and PR promotion to drive Call for Entries, surfacing the very best collaboration projects across the UK Shortlist generated and judging in June Winners Drinks Reception to celebrate the shortlist and announce the winners Announcements through theengineer.co.uk and The Engineer Wide-reaching PR Press coverage of the Shortlist case studies Release and promotion of the conference agenda Far reaching delegate marketing campaign The campaign culminates in an industry gathering to explore the winning collaboration projects in detail Keynote speakers and Innovation Spotlight sessions Senior level networking and educational opportunity 4

5 BEING A SPONSOR BEING A SPONSOR OFFERS YOUR ORGANISATION: Marketing opportunities and exposure during the entire life of the campaign and conference; Access to 300+ influential and engaged delegates; Thought leadership across multiple platforms; Connections with leading industry professionals; and The chance to unlock and share knowledge. ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: Promotional and branding opportunities; Corporate networking; and Marketing opportunities To actively support the development of collaborative projects and cuttingedge innovation in the UK To associate with a specific sector or area of technology development positioning your company as an innovation thought-leader Extensive coverage and national recognition of The Engineer s initiative with far reaching promotion and kudos Networking opportunity bringing together an audience that recognises the value of collaboration will potentially open the door to new collaborative initiatives and customers CAMPAIGN REACH Brand exposure through the wide reach of Centaur Engineering, including The Engineer 250,000 80% Reach of industry professionals per month Network with shortlisted project leaders, Headline Partners and The Engineer of whom are decision makers Senior industry influencers in one room for drinks and celebration Senior decision-makers and industry influencers at the conference DELEGATE PROFILE l ME - MDs/Chief Execs/ Owners l OEM - Heads of Engineering l OEM - Heads of Projects l Academia - Heads of Engineering l Academia - Collaboration Managers 5

6 SPONSORSHIP HEADLINE PARTNERS CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE Sponsor logo will appear on all relevant print and online campaign materials displayed as Collaboration Partner 100 word profile on dedicated campaign website, with direct link to company website Exposure through a comprehensive 10 month campaign through The Engineer and theengineer.co.uk: Call for project submissions, announcement of shortlist and winners, promotion for the conference Branding to be associated with advertising and promotional editorial connected to the campaign Opportunity to submit an 800-word opinion piece or interview as part of the campaign, to be printed in The Engineer Senior representative to sit on the judging panel for project submissions, access to review all shortlisted projects Participation in judging day with other Collaboration Partners to take place in June 2016 Invitation to judges dinner hosted by the Editor of The Engineer the evening of the judging day 4 guest passes to Winners Drinks Reception to announce Collaborate to Innovate project winners early in July 2016 Access to all opt-in data for Winners Drinks Reception post-event Senior level participation in a 40 mins Opening Keynote Panel moderated by the Editor of The Engineer on the Future of Innovation 4 guest passes to the conference and evening drinks reception Premium position exhibition stand in main networking area Onsite 5 mins video interview with The Engineer to be posted on The Engineer and shared with sponsor Logo on all event signage, displayed alongside the main event logo as Headline Partner Branding within Collaborate to Innovate supplement to be distributed to delegates on the day and sent to a select number of subscribers as part of a premium edition of The Engineer An advert in the rolling banner on the Event App, along with the option to include technical profile/specifications of new cutting-edge innovations Gather benchmarking data from attendees through on-site voting in real time each sponsor to have exclusive access to their own results Access to post-event report with statistics and market feedback Exclusive access to results of benchmarking question Access to all opt-in delegate data post-event 6

7 SPONSORSHIP CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE PRE-EVENT BRANDING AT THE WINNERS DRINKS RECEPTION 7TH SEPTEMBER 2016 CONFERENCE CAMPAIGN BRANDING BRANDING AT THE CONFERENCE Logo to appear on all promotion for the awards features in The Engineer and TheEngineer.co.uk Logo and hyperlink to your website featured on collaborate-to-innovate Branding at the drinks reception including your logo displaying on screen during the presentation as the sponsor of that category Invite for 4 people from your organisation to attend the reception Every time your category is mentioned in the conference delegate campaign leading up to the November conference your branding will be mentioned A full page advert in an issue of The Engineer of your choosing prior to the conference A 250 word column in The Engineer with a headshot against the category winner in the issue of The Engineer where the winners are announced 4 guest passes to the conference and evening reception Logo on all event signage against your sponsored category Branding with the Collaborate to Innovate supplement to be distributed to delegates on the day and sent to a select number of subscribers as part of a premium edition of The Engineer 10,000 + VAT 7

8 SPONSORSHIP INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE Sponsor logo will appear on all relevant print and online marketing displayed as Innovation Spotlight Sponsor 50 word profile on dedicated campaign website, with direct link to company website Exposure through a comprehensive 10 month campaign through The Engineer and theengineer.co.uk: Call for project submissions, announcement of shortlist and winners, promotion for the conference Opportunity to participate in an editorial feature on each of the 3 innovation spotlight areas as part of the campaign to be printed in The Engineer Opportunity to deliver a 30 minute presentation on an area of innovation delivered through or supported by collaboration. One of three sponsors to be given this opportunity. To be followed by a Q&A 2 guest passes to the conference and evening drinks reception Exhibition stand (12 SQM) in main networking area Logo on all event signage, displayed alongside the main event logo as Innovation Spotlight Sponsor Branding within Collaborate to Innovate supplement to be distributed to delegates on the day and sent to a select number of subscribers as part of a premium edition of The Engineer An advert in the rolling banner on the Event App, along with the option to include technical profile/specifications of new cutting-edge innovations Access to post-event report with statistics and market feedback Access to all opt-in delegate data post-event 8

9 SPONSORSHIP NETWORKING SPONSORS CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE Sponsor logo will appear on all relevant print and online marketing displayed as Networking Sponsor 25 word profile on dedicated campaign website, with direct link to company website 2 guest passes to the conference and evening drinks reception Exhibition stand ( 9 SQM) in the main networking area Logo on all event signage, displayed alongside the main event logo as Networking Sponsor Branding within Collaborate to Innovate supplement to be distributed to delegates on the day and sent to a select number of subscribers as part of a premium edition of The Engineer An advert in the rolling banner on the Event App, along with the option to include technical profile/specifications of new cutting-edge innovations Access to post-event report with statistics and market feedback Access to all opt-in delegate data post-event 9

10 CONFEENCE PROGRAMME - AT A GLANCE THE CONFERENCE VENUE: The MTC s Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre Registration Opening Remarks Opening Keynote Future of Innovation - Collaboration Partners Panel BREAK Advanced Technology Discovery: Design Collaboration Project 1: Transportation Collaboration Project 2: Information, Data and Connectivity LUNCH Advanced Technology Discovery: Manufacturing Collaboration Project 3: Health & Wellbeing Collaboration Project 4: Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability BREAK Advanced Technology Discovery: Automation Collaboration Project 5: Safety and Security Collaboration Project 6: The Built Environment CONFERENCE CLOSE Networking - Drinks and Canapés 10

11 ABOUT US ABOUT THE ENGINEER AND CENTAUR ENGINEERING Founded in 1856 The Engineer is one of the world s oldest business publications. Today it is at the heart of Centaur Engineering, a portfolio of trusted market leading brands that sit at the heart of the UK s engineering and manufacturing communities, delivering an engaged audience unparalleled in size and quality across Print, Digital and Live. The portfolio includes market leading publications The Engineer and MWP Advanced Manufacturing, their websites, and live events targeted at each level of the engineering and manufacturing supply chain. These include the annual Subcon Show, the UK s premier manufacturing supply chain show, dedicated to subcontracting and outsourced engineering services; and biennial events The Advanced Manufacturing Show, The Engineer Design & Innovation Show and The Engineer Conference. Subcon 2016 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 7 9 June. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE VENUE A brand new state-of-the-art training centre, set to create a new generation of engineers and narrow the UK s manufacturing skills-gap. The MTC s Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, located on the campus of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Ansty Park, Coventry, and has been designed to provide premium training for the next generation of engineers and technicians. State-of-the art conference venue right in the centre of the country. Home to the Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, our unique contemporary conference venue offers a stimulating environment for guests to celebrate successes, discover the most recent developments and innovations and share new knowledge in their field. Centaur Engineering delivers high value content and services to help our customers and audiences achieve excellence in their business performance. Our brands are the first place engineering professionals turn for information, insight and interaction. 11

12 CONTACT CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE TEAM TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED. To find out more about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities contact; Olivia Horne Telesales Director Olivia.horne@centaurmedia.com Darren Arcanjo Commercial Manager +44 (0) darren.arcanjo@centaurmedia.com Grant Burgham Portfolio Director +44 (0) grant.burgham@centaurmedia.com Louise Challis Head of Conferences and Summits +44 (0) louise.challis@centaurmedia.com Jon Excell Editor / Content Director The Engineer, MWP Advanced Manufacturing +44 (0) jon.excell@centaurmedia.com Nia Beer Head of Operations Events, Meetings and Awards +44 (0) nia.beer@centaurmedia.com PAYMENT & CONDITIONS All prices listed are in British Pounds All payments must be made in British Pounds. Bank cheques, direct transfers and credit card payments will be accepted. SPONSORS RESPONSIBILITIES It is the responsibility of sponsors to provide the materials listed in the package, once the commitment has been made. The companies which get the most out of their sponsorship are those who actively promote their presence at the conference and provide any required materials in a timely manner. SPONSOR AGREEMENTS Once your preferred sponsorship package has been confirmed, the Organisers, Centaur Media Plc, will prepare a Sponsor Agreement for your signature. The Agreement is to be signed and returned within the timeframe specified. SPONSORSHIP CANCELLATION POLICY Sponsorship cancellations must be made in writing. Please note that the detailed cancellation policy will be outlined in the Terms & Conditions included with the Sponsor Agreement. DISCLAIMER The entitlements listed in this document are offered on the basis that confirmation of a sponsor s involvement is received prior to the deadline specified by the Organiser (e.g. production of promotional material). Centaur Media Plc reserves the right to amend these packages subject to change in the programme format. 12