SPONSORSHIP & TRADE SHOW PROSPECTUS SEATTLE WESTIN LIVING-FUTURE.ORG/UNCONFERENCE2013
Why Sponsor Living Future 2013? Living Future is where cutting edge practice meets inspiration and where visionaries get down to business. This three-day unconference has earned a reputation as the must-attend event for many of today s most innovative and influential leaders. Living Future is also an unparalleled opportunity to announce your organization as a leading force in the transformation toward true sustainability. When the green building movement s advanced thinkers and practitioners come together to share their deep expertise and dearest hopes, we can leap ahead as a movement and as a society. Living Future offers a unique forum for exactly this kind of gathering. All sponsors are recognized prominently before, during and after the unconference as leading supporters of Living Future and the transformation of the built environment. The opportunities listed on the prospectus are designed to fit a variety of budgets. Talk to us if you have a unique sponsorship opportunity in mind! Living Future 2013: It s where cutting-edge practice meets inspiration. It s where visionaries get down to business. It s just around the corner. Join us. Learn more by visiting our website at living-future.org/unconference2013
Attendee Demographics by Profession architect 29.67% commercial construction 5.96% consultant 4.78% advertising/ marketing 1.05% developer 2.39% academic 4.31% utility provider 0.19% engineer 8.42% sustainability coord. 0.86% students 5.36% financial support service provider 0.48% residential construction 0.86% research/policy advisor 0.57% real estate prof/broker 1.24% government 4.69% industrial designer 0.10% industry assoc. 0.38% interior designer 1.72% Planner 0.96% journalist 0.67% other 6.41% NON-PROFIT 9.95% MANUFACTURER 6.51% landscape architect 2.49% Attendee Demographics by Region international 3% canada pacific 8% canada Central 1% canada Prairies 2% US WEST 63% US midatlantic 6% US midwest 4% US mountain 4% US NORTHEast 5% US south 4%
Sponsor levels: Luminary $50,000 Living Future Leader $25,000 Exclusive Opportunity: One Sponsorship Available At This Level Announcing sponsor privilege during the Opening Night Keynote Logo displayed at top level on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference. Top level recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website. Logo placement in all conference advertising and Opportunity to include 100-word statement in conference program about how sponsor is seeking to create a Living Future. Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. Spotlight sponsorship recognition at 10 tables in our Living Future plenary space. Optional Trade Show booth or tabletop. Sign for booth indicating sponsor level if applicable.* (Value: $3,000 - $3,500) 10 complimentary full conference registrations. (Value: $8,000 - $10,000) Limited Opportunity: Three Sponsorships Available At This Level Announcing sponsor privilege during the Big Bang Celebration or one of the breakfast plenary sessions 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. Logo placement in all conference advertising and Opportunity to include 50-word statement in conference program about how the sponsor is seeking to create a Living Future. Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. 5 table sponsorships in our Living Future plenary space. Optional Trade Show booth or tabletop. Sign for booth indicating sponsor level if applicable.* (Value: $3,000 - $3,500) 5 complimentary full conference registrations. (Value: $4,000 - $5,000) Get top-level exposure on opening night! The Living Future Opening Night Keynote draws our biggest crowd each year. The energy is always high, the audience is chock full of decision makers from some of the world s most progressive firms. Opening night presentations set the tone for the rest of the conference. Don t miss a one-of-a-kind chance to shine! SET THE TONE FOR A MEMORABLE DAY OR END THE DAY WITH A BANG! Our breakfast plenary sessions get the full conference crowd energized and inspired for a day of advanced training, networking and movement building OR Bookmark the day at the Big Bang Celebration an exclusive evening that you won t want to miss! 13 MAY 15-17, 2013 SEATTLE, WA *Sponsoring companies who wish to take advantage of their Optional Trade Show booth or tabletop opportunity must still complete the Trade Show questionnaire and go through the Trade Show vetting process. I really enjoyed all that I participated in. The camaraderie, the sessions, the dreams, the challenges, the sharing. We are all in this together and need to share our experiences with each other. Change Agent Green Building Leader DaLLAS, TExas
Bioregional Motivator $10,000 Change Agent $5,000 Limited Opportunity: Five Sponsorships Available At This Level Underwriting sponsorship for one of the following: Evening After Party on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Awards Luncheon 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. Logo placement in all conference advertising and Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. 2 table sponsorships in our Living Future plenary space. Optional Trade Show booth or tabletop. Sign for booth indicating sponsor level if applicable.* (Value: $3,000 - $3,500) 2 complimentary full conference registrations. (Value: $1,600 - $2,000) Get your share of the spotlight OR SHOW OFF AT ONE OF THE AFTER PARTIES! At the Awards Luncheon we toast the movement s leaders and get re-energized for another year of innovation and progress. This is a great way to make sure your company is part of the spotlight! Limited Opportunity: Ten Sponsorships Available At This Level Underwriting sponsorship for one of the following: Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Living Building Challenge Ambassador Summit Cascadia Branch Summit Meet ups for: Living Building Challenge Ambassadors Project Teams Contractors Cascadia Fellows International Delegates Emerging Green Builders / Emerging Professionals 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. Logo placement in all conference advertising and Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. 1 table sponsorships in our Living Future plenary space 1 complimentary full conference registrations (Value: $800 - $1,000) Show off at one of the workshops or NETWORKING EVENTS! They are always wellattended and a great place to promote your leadership. Learn more by visiting our website at living-future.org/unconference2013
Green Advocate $2,500 supporting sponsor $1,000 Name displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference. Name recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website. Name placement on all conference advertising and Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. 4 complimentary passes to opening night reception and keynote (Value: $300) Name displayed on all digital and print sponsor recognition signage at the conference. Name recognition on Living Future Sponsor web page with hyperlink to company website. Name placement in all conference advertising and Sponsor recognition on name badges for your staff. 2 complimentary passes to opening night reception and keynote (Value: $150) Connect with participants! Education sessions are at the heart of Living Future, and are a vital point of interaction with all unconference participants. This is your opportunity to introduce an education session, or talk to us about crafting a custom sponsorship for a whole education track. Raise your profile prior to Living Future! Let others know you re part of Living Future 2013. Community Partner in-kind marketing and outreach support 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 1 complimentary pass to opening night reception and keynote (Value: $75) Learn more by visiting our website at living-future.org/unconference2013
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 made the cut and are suitable for use in Living Building Challenge projects, as well as inclusion in our forthcoming materials database, Declare. If your product or service is part of the solution to creating a truly sustainable built environment, you should be an exhibitor at Living Future s expertly vetted Trade Show. Exhibitors will connect with decision makers at leading green building firms, generate highly qualified leads and participate 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. Learn more by visiting our website at living-future.org/unconference2013
ExhIBItor Package All booths include the following: 10 x 10 booth space, integrated into the event space One 6 display table with linen Two chairs One complimentary full conference registration (Value: $750 - $900) Three personnel badges 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 RESERVE Your SPOT TODAY Complete the Product Manufacturer or Service Provider and Questionnaire from our website: living-future.com/unconference2013. Submit completed forms with a $500 deposit. After January 31, 2013, full booth payment must accompany application materials. Manufacturers and Product Representatives Do your manufacturing process, business and product lines 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 Service Providers, Non-proFIts and PuBLIc Agencies The Trade Show will showcase the greenest service providers, NGOs 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 living-future.org/ unconference2013 and download the Service Provider Questionnaire.
payment & pricing PaYMent Information Exhibitor applications received before January 31, 2013 must be accompanied by a $500 deposit per booth. Applications received after January 31, 2013 must be accompanied by a full payment. Pricing RATE LARGE Company (50+ employees) $3,500 SMALL COMPANy (fewer than 50 employees) $3,000 Non-PROFIT organization (limited number available) $1,500 ExhIBIt in our trade show Contact us at LFTradeshow@living-future.org. TrIM tab advertising discount Trade Show vendors are eligible for 10% off advertisements in any 2013 issue of Trim Tab, the magazine for Transformational People + Design. Contact us at trimtab@living-future.org. ExhIBIt & Trade show Hours* Wednesday, May 15th: 5:00pm 7:00pm Thursday, May 16th: 7:30am 7:00pm Friday, May 17th: 7:30am 2:30pm * Subject to change. Please verify the website for details living-future.org/unconference2013 Getting to meet all the people at the conference, and to hear their thoughts and their enthusiasm to make a change. Our group was very pleased with the overall trade show. I liked the scale of the conference, the collective energy of 1200 yet the intimate moments with a colleague from somewhere past or far away or when someone s words just filled the soul. Love was in the air, I could feel it, love and passion.