the step GLOBAL congress 6 7th November 2014, Mandarin OrientAL Miami The team behind the TAF-voted Conference of the Year 2013 are proud to launch the brand-new STEP Global Congress. The STEP Global Congress has been planned in response to increased demand from STEP s senior members for a truly international forum for them to assemble to exchange ideas and discuss global issues. Miami, a gateway to the rest of the world, makes the perfect host city for this inaugural event. STEP expects in excess of 400 senior professionals, drawn from over 80 countries globally, to congregate for this two-day event and, as such, sponsorship opportunities are guaranteed to generate interest. Why the event? 1. Inaugural event The launch of this unique STEP event, offering different programme streams for global, cross border and regional practitioners and for sectoral experts worldwide in STEP Special Interest Groups, is sure to attract interest from thousands of practitioners across the world. By supporting this event you will be associating your company with innovation and development in the STEP world. 2. World class technical programme The conference programme will include speakers selected from the highest levels within STEP as well as external commentators bringing fresh ideas and analysis about the industry. The high profile of our speakers will make this a landmark event in the STEP world and attract global attention from the membership and from other industries. 3. Audience is wide, qualified and international The Congress will provide excellent networking opportunities with your peers from across the globe, leading to unparalleled business opportunities and relationships. 4. Your chance to have a say It will also offer direct input into the future direction of STEP for members as the owners of the Society and the leaders of the industry. By participating as a or Exhibitor you will be given an insight into the future of STEP as a professional body and into the direction of the trusts and estates industry in years to come.
ship Packages Categories Early Bird (until end of 2013) Gold Silver Bronze Exhibition Opening Party Day 1 Dinner & Networking Drinks (cocktails and dinner) Farewell Party Delegate Bag Memory Stick Digital 22,500 16,200 11,700 7,650 11,250 14,400 9,000 6,750 6,750 7,650 6,750 Lanyard Normal Fee (starting 2014) 25,000 18,000 13,000 8,500 12,500 16,000 10,000 7,500 7,500 8,500 7,500 the step GLOBAL congress 6 7th November 2014, Mandarin OrientAL Miami
Main ship Options ship Benefits Exhibiton Space Exhibiton stand Gold Silver Bronze Exhibition Priority selection of exhibit booth space Priority after gold Priority after gold and Silver First come, first served basis Branding on the coffee stands Pre-conference emails to registrants or social network communications Prime presence on promotion documents Pre-conference delegate list Mention in pre-conference press release Full page advert in STEP Journal during build up/after the event Video Content Short interview of sponsor to appear in between sessions on the conference live stream/downloadable video Logo/strap to appear on sponsored session on live stream/downloadable video Internet/Digital Benefits Mention on STEP Congress website and social networks, plus hyperlinks to sponsor s web page Branding on conference app On s page On s page On s page On s page Branding on social networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) (with digital sponsor) Visuals and On-Site Signage Branding and Signage Branding in lunch area on one of the days Opportunity to distribute corporate gift ship of a session/breakout session and surrounding branding Congress Sessions Speaking slot before lunch Breakfast Briefing on second morning of Congress Delegate passes to the event Complimentary passes to all social functions for delegates Thank you from conference chair (to be approved by STEP) (5 minute thank you) (40 minute session on topic of choice to be approved by STEP) 6 + 2 to man the stand (+10 at the STEP member rate) Priority after Gold Priority after Gold and Silver 4 (+5 at the STEP member rate) 3 (+2 at the STEP member rate) 2 Standard (conference signage and programme)
Social Event s ship Benefits Welcome Drinks Day 1 Social Event (cocktails and dinner) Prime presence on promotion documents Post Conference Party Pre-conference delegate list Internet/Digital Benefits Logo and 50 word company profile on the STEP Global Congress website Branding on Conference app Branding on social networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) On s page and on the On s page and on the On s page and on the Congress Sessions Delegate passes to the eventpage 2 + 4 extra passes for the social 2 + 4 extra passes for the social 2 + 4 extra passes for the social Thank you from conference chair Sole branding on signage at the event Branding on dinner/drinks menus Thank you and welcome speech from sponsors to attendees at the function Opportunity to distribute materials Opportunity to distribute corporate gift at the sponsor event the step GLOBAL congress 6 7th November 2014, Mandarin OrientAL Miami
Product and Other sponsors ship Benefits Delegate Bag Memory Stick Digital Lanyard Delegate passes for the event Complimentary passes to all social functions for delegates Thanks from the event chair Branding on website Branding on event programme Inclusion of material in delegate bag - 2 passes - 2 passes - 2 passes - 2 passes Additional Benefits Logo on delegate bag Logo on event memory stick/card Inclusion of sponsor presentation on memory stick Sole sponsor of the event app Logo to appear on the AV during the voting sessions at the conference Logo on linkedin, Twitter, Facebook pages for the event Logo on all lanyards worn by delegates at the event Contact Information TOM FOUNTAIN Group Advertising Manager Contact for Advertising & ship tom.fountain@thinkpublishing.co.uk +44 (0)20 8962 1258 DALIA DAWOOD Advertising Executive Contact for Recruitment dalia.dawood@thinkpublishing.co.uk +44 (0)20 3181 0931 AISLING HILSDON Advertising Manager Contact for Advertising & ship aisling.hilsdon@thinkpublishing.co.uk +44 (0)20 8962 3024 TONY HOPKINS Senior Advertising Executive Contact for Advertising & ship tony.hopkins@thinkpublishing.co.uk +44 (0)20 8962 1259