Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus

Sponsorship & exhibition prospectus

8th Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference

SMC Conference and Function Centre

Sydney 19-20 June 2015

Sponsorship & trade prospectus

The Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee (a sub-committee of Deafness Forum of Australia) aims to foster the establishment, maintenance and evaluation of

• high quality screening programs for the early detection of permanent childhood hearing impairment throughout Australiaand New Zealand;
• accessible and appropriate assessment and intervention for children identified with such hearing losses;
• accessibility to information and support for parents and of children identified with permanent childhood hearing loss; and
• a national database of newborn hearing screening.

The Committee also aims to facilitate discussion and sharing of experience among professionals and parents involved inprograms aimed at the early diagnosis of permanent childhood hearing loss in Australia, as well as promoting research intothe delivery of and outcomes from these programs. This Conference is a key activity undertaken by the Committee toachieve these aims.

The Committee advocates at both National and State levels for progress and innovation in policy and resourcing for the areaof early detection and intervention for children with a hearing loss.

The Committee consists of members from every state and territory in Australia, as well as representatives from NewZealand. Committee members cover a number of elements of early detection process including program administration andmanagement, parents, audiology, paediatrics, otorhinolaryngology, habilitation, and early intervention/education.

About the conference

The 8th Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference (ANHSC 2015)presents Australasia’s best opportunity to discuss trends in the newborn hearing screening sector, hear about national and international initiatives, and participate in thought-provoking workshops showcasing the innovative ways screening professionals respond to the challenges they face in delivering the newborn hearing screening programme.

The delegates attending the conference will be those who work throughout Australasia in the newborn hearing screening sector.

Attendance at our conferences has been steady over the years, with around 250 delegates expected to attend in 2015.

Sponsorship

Profile of previous attendees:

The 8th Biennial Conference offers a unique opportunity to:

• promote goods and services for hearing screening services
• raise the international profile of your organisation
• demonstrate your commitment to the NHS sector
• increase brand awareness
• develop and build new partnerships and relationships.

The profile of our conference is increasing annually, giving you the opportunity to increase your profile within the industry, reach more people in your target market, and be included in all conference marketing collateral.

We are flexible and willing to work with you to achieve the best promotion combination for your organisation. Benefits to sponsors are commensurate with the level of investment. The earlier the sponsorship commitment is made, the greater the exposure through all pre-conference publicity and advertising.

Sponsorship packages are aimed at providing sponsors with a worthwhile return on investment. The conference offers a unique opportunity to increase your company’s exposure to a diverse cross-section of childcare professionals.

We are confident that the benefits of sponsorship will offer effective exposure to your company not only over the period of the conference but in the years to come.

Exhibition Stands

Exhibit StandsBooth details:

Booth Size / Price / Conference Passes
6x3 / 3000 / 2
3x3 / 1500 / 1
Not for Profit 3x3 / 500 / 1
Size / 3000mm x 3000mm
Walls / 2500mm high matt anodised
aluminium frame with white laminated infills
Fascia / Matt anodised aluminium frame
380mm high with white laminate infill
Sign / One digital print lettering on white
laminate infill per aisle (max. 30
characters)
Lighting / 2x 150-watt spotlights per booth
mounted on light track inside fascia
Power / 1x 4amp power point

The Map is on the back page of this catalogue.

Exhibitor Benefits

• A 50-word convention program listing about your company or organisation

(submit listing to Trudy Smith at 1 May 2015).

• Complimentary listing on the 2015UNHS online conference program

• Complimentary, one-time use of mailing list of registered 2015 Conference attendees who have opted in to receive promotional mailings and other pre-convention marketing efforts from sponsors and exhibitors (list will be emailed six weeks prior to convention).

Additional equipment

Pre-constructed booths will provide a professional image and valuable display space for you to enhance the presentation of your products and information. We encourage you to be innovative with your booth using unique stand designs and offering giveaways. This will improve the look and appeal of your stand.

Any additional equipment required such as display units, shelving, stools, audio visual equipment etc can be ordered at the time of your booking.

Additional Convention Badges

Order additional badges for staff members, guests or clients from the local area to join the UNHS Conference. Full access and exhibit hall only badges are available for purchase. Contact Trudy Smith at or 02 9872 0302

Badge / Costs
Full Conference Access- Two Days / 500
Exhibit Hall Only- Two Days / 150
Individual Day Pass (Full Conference) / 300
Individual Day Pass (Exhibit Hall Only) / 100

Sponsorship Packages

Keynote Speaker Sponsorship – investment $10,000

(maximum of two opportunities)

Align your brand with either Dr Christie Yoshinaga Itano or our audiology based presenter, two highly respected international keynote speakers presenting the main plenary addresses at conference.

As a keynote sponsor you will receive:

•one complimentary conference registration including lunches, morning and afternoon teas but not the conference dinner (this is an additional cost) so you can engage socially with your target audience

•recognition as a ‘keynote sponsor’ in the conference registration brochure and handbook (If sponsorship is agreed in time before printing)

•recognition as a ‘keynote sponsor’ on the conference website with your company logo hyperlinked to your website

•your company logo on the sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as a ‘keynote sponsor’

•name association with the keynote speaker’s plenary session, including use of an introductory slide with company loo and acknowledgement

•full page advertisement in the conference handbook (artwork supplied by sponsor ready for print)

•one company freestanding banner displayed during the keynote session (banner supplied by your company, conference organisers will allocate space)

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document)

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Gold Sponsorship - investment $9,500

(two opportunities available)

Become not only the face of the conference, but also a conference partner! Gold sponsorship guarantees that your company brand will feature throughout the two day conference. Every delegate will be aware of who you are and that your partnership support has made the conference a success.

As a gold sponsor you will receive:

•one complimentary exhibition booth (with inclusions as per exhibition benefits) in the optimum position to engage your audience and receive maximum traffic flow

•one complimentary full conference registration, including lunches, morning and afternoon teas (but not the conference dinner, this is an additional cost) and attendance at conference sessions

•recognition as the ‘gold sponsor’ in the conference registration brochure and handbook (If sponsorship is agreed in time before printing)

•your company logo on the first tier sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as the ‘gold sponsor’

•personalised acknowledgement and thanks by the MC of your support and contribution

•opportunity to address the delegation at the beginning of the conference

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document).

•your company logo hyperlinked to your website on the conference website will drive traffic to your website before and after the conference

•two freestanding company banners displayed in the main auditorium (banners supplied by your company) alongside the main stage

•inclusion of your logo on conference direct marketing material, distributed to Australasians NHS community several times in the lead up to conference

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Conference Dinner Sponsorship - investment $9,000

(maximum one opportunity)

Give your brand the wow factor! This will be the social highlight of the conference.

As the dinner sponsor you will receive:

•naming rights to the conference dinner as “ ‘Sponsors Name’ ANHS conference dinner”

•opportunity for you to make a short address to the dinner audience (maximum of five minutes)

•your company logo on menus

•your company logo in conference handbook alongside the conference dinner on the social function page

•one complimentary ticket to the conference dinner so that you can engage delegates in a relaxed fun atmosphere

•prominent branding for your company at the dinner venue (two free standing banners supplied by sponsor, conference organisers will allocate space to ensure that your brand makes the most impact)

•acknowledgement as a ‘dinner sponsor’ in conference registration brochure and handbook (if sponsorship agreed on time)

•your company logo on the second tier sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as a ‘dinner sponsor’

•acknowledgement as a ‘dinner sponsor’ on conference website, plus hyperlink to your website.

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document)

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Silver Sponsorships - investment $5,000

(Maximum of three opportunities)

A fantastic opportunity to be recognised as a major partner for the conference. Your brand will feature prominently throughout the three days, giving you plenty of time to convey your key messages to the audience.

As a silver sponsor you will receive:

•one complimentary conference registration including lunches, morning and afternoon teas but not the conference dinner (this is an additional cost) so you can engage socially with your target audience

•recognition as a ‘silver sponsor’ in the conference registration brochure and handbook (If sponsorship is agreed in time before printing)

•recognition as a ‘silver sponsor’ on the conference website with your company logo hyperlinked to your website

•your company logo on the second tier sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as a ‘silver sponsor’

•one company freestanding banner displayed at the conference (banner supplied by your company, conference organisers will allocate space)

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document)

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Delegate Satchel Sponsorship - investment $4,000

(One opportunity available)

•recognition as a ‘satchel sponsor’ in the conference registration brochure and handbook (If sponsorship is agreed in time before printing)

•recognition as a ‘satchel sponsor’ on the conference website with your company logo hyperlinked to your website

•your company logo on the third tier sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as a ‘satchel sponsor’

•company logo featured on the conference satchel (conference logo will also be included on the satchel)

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document)

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Bronze Sponsorship - investment - $2,000

(maximum of four opportunities)

Become a valued partner and contribute to the conferences success. Your sponsorship is greatly valued and is integral to ensuring that the delegates get to take away key messages.

As a bronze sponsor you will receive:

•recognition as ‘bronze sponsor’ in the conference registration brochure and handbook (If sponsorship is agreed in time for printing)

•your company logo on the third tier sponsors PowerPoint, acknowledging your support as a ‘bronze sponsor’

•recognition as a ‘bronze sponsor’ on the conference website

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document)

•delegate list provided of all those attending the conference (excluding those who request privacy.

Satchel Insert Sponsorship - investment $1,000

(multiple opportunities available)

•opportunity to insert promotional material in the conference satchels, going directly into the hands of your target market (based on one A4 double sided document).

Submissions

Please direct all enquiries to the 2015 Conference Coordinator:

Trudy Smith

02 9872 0302

All applications must be received byFriday22May2015.

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