QLS and FLPA Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus 10 21-23 July 2016 Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast
Leading Queensland s legal profession Queensland Law Society (QLS) provides a dynamic hub for Queensland s legal community. QLS seeks to actively engage with its members and the public to provide leadership, practical solutions and reliable support. We assist more than 10,000 legal professionals by supporting their daily working needs and acting as a leading voice for change and improvement to the law in Queensland. Our leadership can influence a powerful relationship between our members and our business partners. Member engagement QLS s membership profile spans a range of demographics, career stages, continued learning needs and speciality areas of practice. It is essential that QLS design and implement a range of business products and services that specifically target various membership segments. One of the most valued membership services provided is the Professional Development program. This program includes all major conferences, regional workshops and social events that QLS organises and executes throughout the year. As part of the Professional Development program, opportunities exist for external organisations to engage with each event and its participants through undertaking a level of sponsorship. Enquiries and bookings Mark Doorly Business Development Executive m.doorly@qls.com.au 07 3842 5857 0430 069 466 Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 2 of 10
Overview The Family Law Residential 2016 is proudly presented by Queensland Law Society in partnership with Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland and is the premier annual conference for family law practitioners in Australia. Staged over three days and held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, the Family Law Residential 2016 is expected to attract over 400 delegates. The anticipated delegate profile includes junior practitioners through to experienced practitioners from mid-tier, small and sole firms, as well as members of the judiciary and Bar. The majority of delegates practise within south-east Queensland and major Queensland regional centres. These delegates often have influential relationships spanning other professions and sectors. They place a high value on the premium networking opportunities this conference provides to engage with their peers and industry partners. The 2016 programme features three streams children s issues, property matters and a practical stream. Presenters including judicial officers from both the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, along with senior solicitors and barristers and other professionals. 21-23 July 2016 Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast Strategic sponsorship benefits The Family Law Residential is in its 31st year and has cultivated a strong reputation among past sponsors for delivering significant return on investment. Sponsoring partners of the Family Law Residential continue to report positive feedback regarding the commercial and business development outcomes this unique conference provides. Other strategic benefits include: Establish and maintain brand awareness through showcasing your organisation s products and services. Build connections and relationships with attending delegates. Position your organisation as an industry leader a go-to reference point, relevant to your products and services. Be informed about the trends and issues affecting family law legal practitioners, enabling your organisation to tailor its approach to the profession. Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 3 of 10
Gold sponsor $10,000+GST (exclusive) Prominent placement of your company logo and acknowledgement as the Gold Sponsor on all electronic and print marketing collateral including: Proctor magazine which has exposure to 10,000 subscribers Electronic direct mail (EDM) to more than 9000 QLS members Daily program issued to all delegates and visitors Conference marketing posters and promotional flyers Acknowledgement on the QLS conference event webpage Verbal acknowledgements in: Opening and closing address by the QLS and FLPA presidents Marketing collateral opportunities: Proctor magazine full-page advertisement (value $1980*) Delegate pack A4 insert (value $800*) Onsite branding: Pull-up banner at the conference registration area Pull-up banner in each session room Trade exhibitor All the benefits associated with trade exhibitor on page 8 in a high-volume premium location (value $1800*) Two full delegate registrations for sponsor staff members to the conference (value $3270*) Opportunity for four guests to attend the Friday evening conference formal dinner (value $660). Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 4 of 10
Silver sponsor $5000+GST (two available) Prominent placement of your company logo and acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor on all electronic and print marketing collateral including: Proctor magazine which has exposure to 10,000 subscribers Electronic direct mail (EDM) to more than 9000 QLS members Daily program issued to all delegates and visitors Conference marketing posters and promotional flyers Acknowledgement on the QLS conference event webpage Verbal acknowledgements in: Opening and closing address by QLS and FLPA presidents Marketing collateral opportunities: Delegate pack A4 insert (value $800*) Trade exhibitor All the benefits associated with trade exhibitor on page 8 in a high-volume premium location (value $1800*) Two full delegate registrations for sponsor staff members to the conference (value $3270*) Opportunity for two guests to attend the Friday evening conference formal dinner (value $330). Bronze sponsor $3000+GST (four available) Prominent placement of your company logo and acknowledgement as a Bronze Sponsor on all electronic and print marketing collateral including: Proctor magazine which has exposure to 10,000 subscribers Electronic direct mail (EDM) to more than 9000 QLS members Daily program issued to all delegates and visitors Acknowledgement on the QLS conference event webpage Marketing collateral opportunities: Delegate pack A4 insert (value $800*) Trade exhibitor All the benefits associated with trade exhibitor on page 8 in a high-volume premium location (value $1800*). Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 5 of 10
Conference Session, Stream and Workshop sponsorship Family Law Residential is broken down into a whole delegation group debate with welcome drinks, sessions and streams. Commencing on Thursday afternoon with the debate, followed by welcome drinks that evening, the three streams then begin Friday morning. These three streams are then broken down in five sessions each. Among these streams and sessions are four whole delegation plenary sessions. Debate and Welcome Drinks sponsor $1500+GST (exclusive) Exclusive sponsorship and branding of the debate and welcome drinks Verbal acknowledgement as sponsor in opening and closing remarks Logo on session welcome slide in the debate Logo on daily program issued all delegates and visitors Signage displayed in the debate plenary and welcome drinks area Table toppers at the welcome drinks A4 advertising insert or promotional item displayed at each delegates setting (seat drop) Opportunity to support a business card draw. Whole delegation session sponsor $800+GST (four available, one per session) Sponsor one of our whole delegation sessions. There are four whole delegation sessions across the three days. Benefits include: Verbal acknowledgement as session sponsor in opening remarks Logo on session welcome slide Logo on daily program issued to all delegates and visitors Signage displayed in session room A4 advertising insert or promotional item displayed at each delegates setting (seat drop) Table at room entrance with marketing collateral Opportunity to facilitate a business card draw. Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 6 of 10
Stream session sponsor $600+GST (one per session) Align your company and branding with a specific session within our conference. Session options will be made available shortly. Benefits include: Logo on session welcome slide Logo on daily program issued to all delegates and visitors Signage displayed in session room Table at room entrance with marketing collateral Opportunity to facilitate a business card draw. Conference bottled water sponsor $3000+GST (one available) Sponsorship of the conference bottled water at the Family Law Residential 2016 is a unique, high visibility branding opportunity. By undertaking this sponsorship your company s name and logo will adorn the tables and hands of delegates throughout the conference. QLS will organise the production and ensure the distribution of water bottles at both the opening and closing plenary sessions. Benefits include: Production of the bottled water, includes printed full colour label with your company logo/branding Placed on all tables in front of every delegate during the opening plenary session Two complimentary one-day registrations for sponsor staff members (value $2060) Delegate pack A4 insert (value $800*). Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 7 of 10
Conference app sponsor $2000+GST (one available) Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the duration of the Family Law Residential 2016. This service will be widely promoted to all delegates, with a specific focus on promoting usage of the Family Law Residential 2016 app. Throughout recent major conferences QLS has initiated this application feature which has had considerable uptake from users. The app provides delegates with up-to-the-minute access to the residential program, integration with other app users and additional residential information. Benefits include: Logo Placement on: The Family Law Residential 2016 app All table topper signage promoting the free Wi-Fi and Family Law residential 2016 app Trade exhibitor $1800+GST (limited availability) There are a limited number of trade exhibitor opportunities available as part of the Family Law Residential 2016. Trade exhibitor includes: Structured 2400mmx3000mm booth Trade display package which includes: Clothed and skirted trestle table (1800mm x 900mm) Two chairs Velcro compatible fabric walls 30mm fascia board for company signage Power point and standard lighting Two delegate meal packages over both days A4 advertising insert or promotional item in conference delegate bags (value $800*). Insert/promotional gift $800+GST A4 advertising insert or promotional item in conference delegate bags. Queensland Law Society Family Law Residential 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus Page 8 of 10
Enquiries and bookings Mark Doorly Business Development Executive m.doorly@qls.com.au 07 3842 5857 0430 069 466