Sponsorship Prospectus

Sponsorship Prospectus

International Congress for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Protecting Our Children, Protecting Our Future August 28-31, 2016 Calgary Telus Convention Centre The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, founded in 1977, is the only multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work toward the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally. ISPCAN's mission is to prevent cruelty to children in every nation, in every form: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, street children, child fatalities, child prostitution, children of war, emotional abuse and child labor. ISPCAN is committed to increasing public awareness of all forms of violence against children, developing activities to prevent such violence, and promoting the rights of children in all regions of the world. ISPCAN invites you to join forces with its members around the world to protect children in need: their bodies, minds, hearts and rights. Learn about ISPCAN's goals, publications, congresses, professional training events and world-wide activities. The 21 st ISPCAN Congress will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada August 28-31, 2016. Based around the theme of Protecting our Children, Protecting our Future, the congress will explore these central topics: Restoring Aboriginal families and communities Incorporating the social determinants of health into stopping intergenerational violence Promoting interdisciplinary and community collaborations to prevent child abuse Hosted by: 2 P a g e

Sponsorship Your sponsorship will highlight your business or organization and, at the same time, showcase your role in supporting the health and well-being of children and their families and in ending child abuse and neglect. One of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse and neglect is to improve the skills, practical experience, and research capacity of as many professionals as possible. Your support of the international congress can make a difference in the fight to prevent child maltreatment. Audience Profile By participating in the Congress, exhibiting and sponsoring businesses will have direct access and visibility to over 1,200 attending professionals from approximately 80 countries representing professions in medicine, mental health (psychology and psychiatry), social work, child welfare advocacy, government, law, education and research. Don t miss this opportunity to increase your brand awareness to an international, multidisciplinary group of leaders in the field of child protection. The congress organizers have developed a premium menu of choices and levels of sponsorship opportunities to fit your budget and product line: AMBASSADOR LEVEL: Investment of $50,000+ Two complimentary booth spaces in a prime location One complimentary full-page ad in the 2016 Congress program One rotating banner ad on the conference app Listing in the sponsorship section with logo and website link in the conference app Special recognition on event signage Prominent logo and website link included on Congress website Sponsor recognition in the 2016 Congress Program Recognition by the ISPCAN President at the Opening Ceremony Featured sponsor of the Cultural Dinner: o The Congress Cultural Evening introduces delegates to the famous Western hospitality that Calgary is famous for and your sponsorship of this one-of-a-kind event will provide all delegates with food, beverages and entertainment unique to Calgary, Alberta and Canada. Sponsor signage will be located at the venue and your company name will be printed on all event tickets. Verbal recognition of your sponsorship will be provided during the event ELITE LEVEL: Investment of $25,000 - $49,999 One complimentary booth space in a prominent location One complimentary full-page ad in the 2016 Congress program One rotating banner ad on the conference app Listing in the sponsorship section with logo and website link in the conference app Special recognition on event signage Prominent logo and website link included on Congress website 3 P a g e

Sponsor recognition in the 2016 Congress Program Recognition by the ISPCAN President at the Opening Ceremony Featured sponsor of the Welcome Reception: o The Welcome Reception gives attendees the opportunity to get network among fellow professionals in the field. Your sponsorship of the reception will provide attendees with appetizers and beverages. Your name will be printed on signs located throughout the reception and your business will be given verbal recognition during the opening ceremony. PATRON LEVEL: Investment of $15,000 - $24,999 One complimentary booth space in a prominent location One complimentary half-page ad in the 2016 Congress program One rotating banner ad on the conference app Listing in the sponsorship section with logo and website link in the conference app Special recognition on event signage Prominent logo and website link included on Congress website Sponsor recognition in the 2016 Congress Program Recognition by the ISPCAN President at the Opening Ceremony Featured Sponsor of one keynote speaker o Your sponsorship will give you the opportunity to provide signage at the event entrance and banner placement on the stage. By sponsoring a keynote speaker, your organization will gain high visibility among the Congress attendees and with the speakers themselves. PARTNER LEVEL: Investment of $7,500 - $14,999 One complimentary quarter-page ad in the 2016 Congress program One rotating banner ad on the conference app Listing in the sponsorship section with logo and website link in the conference app Special recognition on event signage Prominent logo and website link included on Congress website Sponsor recognition in the 2016 Congress Program Choice of one of the following assets: o Lunch: Your logo featured during one of the lunches with prominent visibility on screens and in programs o Fireside Chat area: Be the prominent feature in a dedicated area where delegates can sit and relax while sharing and collaborating on the days topics o Internet Café (wifi access): Company name and logo is the first thing delegates see when they check email and browse the web at the Congress internet café; company website will be featured as the homepage of each station s computer o Attendee bag: All Congress attendees will receive a complimentary stylish and functional bag, prominently featuring your company s logo. Bags are carried continuously during the Congress o Registration sponsor: Your logo featured on the registration website FRIEND LEVEL: Investment of $2,500 - $7,499 Special recognition on event signage 4 P a g e

Sponsor recognition in the 2016 Congress program Listing in the sponsorship section with logo and website link in the conference app Choice of one (1) of the following assets: Networking Breaks: Signage located near the food stations will let attendees know that your company is to thank for the food and beverages which sustain them throughout the Congress. Educational Sessions (Streams): Educational Track Sponsors will be recognized in the Congress Program, have signage in the rooms where presentations are located Book of Abstracts: This important book contains the abstracts of all posters, papers, workshops and symposia being presented at the Congress. Your logo will be on the cover of this book, which will be used as a reference throughout the Congress and long after it ends. Program: This essential book contains all the information delegates need during the Congress. It includes a schedule at a glance, exhibitor information, maps and more. Your logo will be displayed on the cover of this Congress essential! Name Badges: The first thing Congress participants do when they meet fellow delegates is look at their namebadges to see who they are and where they are from. Your company s logo will be prominently printed on the badge where more than 1,200 delegates will see it multiple times each day throughout the Congress. Many delegates keep these badges as mementoes of the Congress, often displaying them in their offices. Notebook & Pen: Your logo will be featured on the cover of the Congress notebook. Used by delegates during and after the Congress, this item will be included in every Congress bag. Attendee Scholarships: Support the attendance of a delegate from a low income country to the Congress. Scholarships help cover the cost of registration and travel, allowing recipients to participant in this important international congress when it would otherwise be impossible. Scholarship sponsors will receive recognition in the 2016 Congress program and on ISPCAN s website. 5 P a g e

Exhibit Space The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) in partnership with the University of Calgary takes great pleasure in inviting you to be a part of the exceptional opportunities this event offers to your business. We have designed a flexible variety of exhibition and sponsorship options from which to select that will showcase your services, match your budget, and demonstrate your support of the health and well being of children. The International Congress is a biennial event that occurs in different regions of the world. Don t miss this unique opportunity to promote your business in Calgary, a dynamic and diverse city. We thank you for your involvement and look forward to seeing you in Calgary. Exhibition Details REGISTRATION The basic exhibition package is $750CAD for commercial exhibitors and $350CAD for non-profit organizations and includes one complimentary exhibitor registration. A second exhibitor from the same organization can register at the additional fee of $400CAD per person for commercial exhibitors and $200CAD for non-profit organizations. This entitles the company representative(s) to all morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks, lunches and the Welcome Reception. An upgrade to a full Congress registration is available for an additional fee of $200CAD per person, which includes participation in all congress sessions, a copy of the Final Program and Abstract Book, all morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks, lunches and the Welcome Reception. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply for exhibition space at the ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, please complete the Application Form and return it with the appropriate payment for the total cost of your booth to the Congress Secretariat. Please see conditions of payment below. Table locations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The organizers reserve the right to decline any exhibition application. TABLETOP EXHIBITIONS Each exhibit area occupies a floor space of approximately 3 meters x 3meters (10 feet x 10 feet) and includes one table and two chairs. Exhibition space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis (in the order of receipt of Application Form and payment). No refund will be available for no-show exhibitors. 6 P a g e

EXHIBITION HOURS Sunday, 28 August 9:00-16:00 Exhibitors move in Monday, 29 August 10:30-11:00; 12:30-13:30; 15:10-15:40 Exhibition Tuesday, 30 August 10:00-11:40; 12:45-13:45, 15:25-15:55 Exhibition Wednesday, 31 August 10:10-10:40 Exhibition Wednesday, 31 August 12:10-16:00 Exhibitors move out/dismantle *Exhibition hours are subject to change. Exhibitors will be notified if a change in hours is necessary. CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT Full payment is required with application. If full payment is not received within 15 days of submission of the Application Form, the exhibition organizers have the right to reassign the booth without notice. No exhibitor shall occupy the booth in the exhibition until all monies owing to the organizers by the exhibitor are paid in full. All payments must be made in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Payment in any other currency will not be accepted. CANCELLATION POLICY In exceptional circumstances, the Organizers may consider cancellation of their contract with exhibitors, but only if all of the following conditions apply: The request for cancellation is submitted in writing; The request is received at least two months prior to the opening of the exhibition; and The organizers are able to re-let the cancelled space in its entirety. Please note that the floor plan and the application will be made available shortly. Next Steps For more information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the Congress or to discuss partial or additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Alexis Berezan Associate Director of Development, Special Projects University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 403.210.8750 aberezan@ucalgary.ca Kate Cheney, CMP, CMM 2016 ISPCAN Congress Manager c/o ConventionALL Management Inc. Bay 3, 4905 102 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta Canada T2C 2X7 403.244.7821 kate@conventionall.com Please contact for logistical support 7 P a g e

About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation s most enterprising city. The University has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada s top five research universities by 2016, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university s Gaelic motto, which translates as I will lift up my eyes About Calgary Calgary is a modern, diverse city of over a million people a place where prairie meets mountains, where heritage meets innovation and where the world comes to experience the sheer majesty of the Canadian landscape. Calgary is the heart of the New West, and retains both the spirit of Canadian pioneers and our strong, vibrant First Nations communities. 8 P a g e