ICOSSE International Congress on 4 th International Congress on Balatonfüred, Hungary May 26-29, 2015 The Conference The 4 th International Congress on Sustainability Science and Engineering (ICOSSE) will be held in Balatonfüred, Hungary from May 26-29, 2015. The purpose of the Congress is to exchange emerging ideas about ways and means of protecting the environment and its resources so that humans can achieve sustainable development and societal benefits through generations. The Congress will provide a common platform for researchers and practitioners of various physical and ecological sciences, engineering fields, economics, and social sciences. Why Sponsor or Exhibit? ICOSSE 15 is organized on these key themes in sustainability: Sustainable Water Management Sustainable Manufacturing Energy Sustainability Sustainability Issues in the Food-Energy-Water Nexus Sustainability Education and Societal Issues ICOSSE 2015 will be the fourth annual. The success of conferences such as ICOSSE comes as a result of several factors: a strong organizing committee, knowledgeable speakers, and support of sponsoring and exhibiting organizations. Sponsor support allows conference organizers to keep registration rates at a level accessible to most industry practitioners while also allowing organizers to create an event that participants will want to return to year after year. Along with supporting the conference, sponsors and exhibitors gain valuable exposure to conference attendees through the accompanying advertising. Contact Information Contact sales@aiche.org with any questions and to verify the availability of a particular sponsorship. AIChE is a 501 (C)(3) Tax Exempt Educational and Scientific Organization
Sponsor/Exhibitor Levels There are several sponsorship/exhibitor levels available allowing you to choose an option that best fits with your organization s goals and budget. The highlights of each package are outlined in the table below. Further details on each level can be found on the following pages. Sponsor Type Amount Complimentary Program Book Ad Exclusive Item Registrations Welcome Reception $15,000 Lunch (3) $10,000 Student Awards $7,500 Lanyards $5,000 Conference Bag $5,000 Coffee Break (6) $3,000 Platinum $12,500 Gold $10,000 Silver $5,000 Bronze $2,500 Exhibit $2,000 Packages Include All Sponsors Prominent signage displayed in high traffic areas at the conference* Recognition in conference program book* Recognition on conference website with link to landing page of your choosing Recognition on sponsor power point slide shown between technical sessions Exclusive Sponsorship Levels Welcome Reception: $15,000 Four (4) complimentary full conference registrations for company employees Exclusive signage on display during reception Your company logo on beverage napkins (provided by ICOSSE) Lunch (3): $10,000 each Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations for company employees Exclusive signage on display during lunch Student Awards: $7,500 Two (2) complimentary, full conference registrations for company employees Three student awards with plaques recognizing company as awards sponsor* Lanyard: $5,000 Lanyards with your company logo distributed to all attendees *For proper recognition all sponsorship forms must be in one month before the start of the conference.
Conference Bag: $5,000 Conference Tote Bags with your company logo distributed to all attendees Coffee Break (6): $3,000 each Your company logo on beverage napkins (provided by ICOSSE) Exclusive signage on display during coffee break General Sponsorship Levels Platinum: $12,500 Four (4) complimentary full conference registrations for company employees Gold: $10,000 Three (3) complimentary, full conference registrations for company employees One full page, 4-color ad in the conference program Silver: $5,000 Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations for company employees Bronze: $2,500 One (1) complimentary full conference registration for company employees Exhibit: $2,000 6 draped table top with company ID sign One (1) complimentary full conference registration for company employees Two chairs and waste bin *For proper recognition all sponsorship forms must be in one month before the start of the conference.
Payment Policy Full payment should accompany all sponsor and exhibitor registrations. Special payment arrangements must be approved in advance by AIChE and written confirmation must be attached to the reservation form. All payments must be received in full 30 days before the meeting start date. Payment covers only those items listed in the package section of this document. Exhibit location assignments are assigned approximately 4 6 weeks prior to the meeting start date. Registrations not paid in full 30 days prior to meeting start date will not be assigned an exhibit location until full payment is received. Exhibitor Registrations made 29 days or less to the meeting start date must be paid in full, no alternative payment arrangements will be made. Payments should be made directly to AIChE by wire transfer, check, cash, or credit card (see registration form for payment information details). Cancellation Policy Cancellation by Sponsor There are no refunds or credits for sponsorship cancellations once signed registration has been received. Cancellation by Exhibitor All reservations cancelled by 5PM EST on the date 30 days prior to conference start will receive a 75% refund. (A 25% processing fee is charged on all cancellations received more than 30 days before the Conference). Cancellations received fewer than 30 days before the conference start date are not eligible for refund. Cancellation or Postponement of Event by AIChE AIChE may decide to cancel or postpone the event, in its sole discretion. If AIChE postpones said event, sponsorship funds will be carried forward to the rescheduled event. If AIChE cancels said event, AIChE will consider a refund on a case-by-case basis depending on a number of factors including the sponsor-related expenses already incurred by AIChE and the already accrued visibility of the sponsorship. For questions or additional information please contact sales@aiche.org
4 th International Congress on Sponsorship Reservation and Payment Form Please tell us the individual responsible for sponsor details. All further communications will be sent to this contact. Name: Title: Company Name (as you wish it to appear): Mailing Address: _ City,State,Zip,Country: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Web Address: Sponsorship Level: (please select one) Refer to the sponsorship document for benefits of each level. Welcome Reception $15,000 Lunch (3) $10,000 each # Student Awards $7,500 Lanyard $5,000 Conference Bag $5,000 Coffee Break (6) $3,000 each # Platinum $12,500 Gold $10,000 Silver $5000 Bronze $2,500 Exhibit $2,000 The Sponsor agrees, upon acceptance of this application, to contribute the amount at the indicated level. Method of Payment (Please check choice of payment) American Express MasterCard Visa Diners Club Discover Check/Please invoice Card Holder Name: Card Number: Signature: Expiration Date: Date: Payments: Please return ALL completed sponsorship reservation forms to sales@aiche.org. For Payment by Check: Return a copy of the form below with check made payable to AIChE to: American Institute of Chemical Engineers 120 Wall Street, 23 rd Floor New York, NY 10005 Attn: Leila M. Mendoza, AIChE Finance Dept. Fax: 646-495-1501 Contact sales@aiche.org with any questions and to verify the availability of a particular sponsorship.