Sponsorship
Opportunities Prospectus
Updated: October 21, 2015
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
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EMEC – Hosted Buyer Program
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Suppliers: Book the best
business with the best planners
Participating in MPI’s Hosted Buyer Program you to meet face-to-face with
qualified corporate planners and solidify your future meetings business in an intimate
environment.
3000 Euro
Face-to-face meetings with decision makers from the US and Europe comes
with the following benefi ts:
Hosted Buyer Supplier Benefits:
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A minimum of 10 face –to-face 15 minute appointments
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Prime exposure within MarketSquare throughout the conference
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One complimentary EMEC 2016 registration; Includes access to all
conference education
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Meet and greet reception with participating planners on Saturday evening
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Networking lunch with participating planners on Sunday afternoon
For one (1) additional representative from your company to participate, the
package price will be €4,000 plus the cost of the conference registration
plus bottom line:
Join MPI’s Hosted Buyer Programme as an exclusive supplier at EMEC 2016
and get business done!
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EMEC – Mobile App
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Mobile App 10,000 Euro
As part of MPI’s commitment to the participant experience, advanced engagement and sustainability, the EMEC app is THE way to stay connected.
This interactive MPI branded app (available on smartphone and tablet
platforms) will provide real-time access to vital conference and destination
information prior to the event.
App Highlights:
• Activity Feed (keeps attendees up to date with announcements, photo
feeds and social media)
• My Schedule (personalized online and app scheduling)
• Surveys
• In App Messaging
• Media Galleries
• Crowd Sourcing
• Gamification
Benefits include:
• Brand visibility to participant pre, during and post conference
• Splash Page advertisement on intro page of app
• Promotion as sponsor on conference website
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Post event analytics and analysis
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EMEC – Meet and Greet and First Timers Session
Sunday Meet and Greet 5000 Euro
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Network with participants as soon as they arrive at EMEC. By sponsoring this kick off event,
your company will have great visibility prior to the Opening General Session.
Benefits include:
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One (1) complimentary EMEC 2016 Registration
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Logo recognition on all sponsor signage
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Logo recognition on event mobile app
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Logo recognition on conference website
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Ability to interact with all conference attendees, celebrating the opening
of the conference!
First Timers Session 2000 Euro
Make a great first impression by sponsoring EMEC for Me, the fun and interactive session that
supports new participants in getting the most out of the conference. During this session, participants
will learn more about MPI and how to maximize both their membership benefits and conference
experience. Revamped in 2014, this session received a 95% favorability score and was among the
top 10 of highest rated educational sessions at EMEC.
Benefits include:
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One (1) complimentary EMEC 2016 Registration
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Logo included on signage entering session
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Logo included on opening slide of presentation •
Logo included on all sponsor signage
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Logo included on event mobile app
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Logo included on conference website with hyperlink
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Opportunity to give a “branded” prize for winner of Networking game
(subject to MPI approval)
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Post event mailing list of all attendees for a one time marketing effort
(delivered within 30 days after event)
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EMEC – Education Sessions
Education Session Tracks 5000 Euro each
At EMEC 2016, the Meetovation design principles of active involvement,
creative setups, local inspiration, responsible thinking and return on
investment will be integrated into each concurrent session. Sponsor one
of four tracks featuring personalized learning opportunities for both planners and suppliers that align with the CMP International Standards, while
providing relationship building opportunities through joint learning experiences. Align your brand with what matters most to you and your audience, and support the education of your industry colleagues.
Four learning tracks available:
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Meeting & Event Design
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Leadership & Strategic Planning
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Meeting Planning & Project Management
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Supplier Focus Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration •
Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on signage entering event or session
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Logo Recognition included on Opening slide of presentation •
Logo included on Walk out slides •
Logo listing included on Mobile App Splash page
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Sponsor may provide branded gift to participants
(MPI approval required)
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Introduce speaker and make brief introductory remarks
(script validated by MPI, rehearsal required)
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EMEC – Education Sessions
Master Class 3000 Euro
Two (2) available
(One Session Reserved)
This is your exclusive opportunity to align your brand with exciting new
knowledge around the science behind two of the Meetovation design principles: Creative set-up and Active involvement.
In the first Master Class, our main stage speaker Janet Sperstad draws
upon her 25 years of industry experience and her Executive Masters in Neuroleadership to share how the brain shapes what we experience, and the
event environment impacts how we think. We explore what not to do at your
next event that negatively impacts the participant experience, as well as
how to design the event’s physical space to influence decision making and
drive innovation. In the second Master Class, our main stage speaker and
Copenhagen native Nicoline Jacoby Hansen, will present a novel approach
to participatory meeting design that keeps peoples¹ attention throughout an
entire meeting and increases their overall outcome. Inspired by dramaturgy
and adult learning, five design principles will be presented and numerous
examples of how to apply the design principles are showcased.
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on signage entering event or session
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Logo Recognition included on Opening slide of presentation
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Sponsor may provide branded gift to participants
(MPI approval required)
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Introduce speaker and make brief introductory remarks
(script validated by MPI, rehearsal required)
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EMEC – Education Sessions
Sunday Opening Session
10,000 Euro
Denmark is famous for Hans Christian Andersen’s storytelling. The best stories
feature a hero who faces obstacles and eventually overcomes them. As the
sponsor of this session you can be the hero and power this completely redesigned participant experience in which our facilitators Ann Hansen and Bo
Krüger, will take the participants on a journey to explore the 5 elements of Meetovation and inspire them to write the next chapter in their professional story.
The Opening General Session on Sunday will set the scene for the full
conference and provides you and your company with one of the highest
visibility opportunities at EMEC.
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on signage entering session
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Logo Recognition included on Opening slide of presentation
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Sponsor may provide branded gift to participants
(MPI approval required)
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Introduce Keynote speaker and make brief introductory remarks
(script validated by MPI, rehearsal required)
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VIP seating for four (4) at General Sessions (all)
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EMEC – Education Sessions
Monday Two-part
General Session 10,000 Euro
Make sure to take advantage of this sponsorship opportunity to be in front
of the entire audience and be the solution provider for curing writers’ block
in business and life. New this year, the Monday General Session will be
split into two parts.
Part one will be our audiences’ wake up call. Not only will they be on their
feet and actively involved in this session, they will participate in an exercise to rediscover where and how they generate new ideas.
In Part two the audience will be introduced to two Meetovation principles:
Creative setup and Responsible thinking.
Meeting and event professionals move people’s hearts and minds through
the experiences they create. Our Subject Matter Expert Janet Sperstad
draws upon her 25 years of industry experience and her Executive Masters in Neuroleadership to share how the brain shapes what we experience, and the event environment impacts how we think.
To gain new knowledge about each other and the subject of responsible
thinking, Ann and Bo will facilitate an exercise to have our audience participate in an important dilemma. They will be up on their feet and learning
by doing to stretch both their body and mind!
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EMEC – Education Sessions
Monday Two-part
General Session
(Continued)
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on signage entering session
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Logo Recognition included on Opening slide of presentation
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Sponsor may provide branded gift to participants
(MPI approval required)
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Introduce Keynote speaker and make brief introductory remarks
(script validated by MPI, rehearsal required)
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VIP seating for four (4) at General Sessions (all)
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EMEC – Tuesday Closing General Session
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Tuesday Closing
General Session
10,000 Euro
Sponsoring the Closing General Session gives you and your company the opportunity to be one of the last brands our attendees will connect with before
they head back home. You’ll benefit from stage time in front of our full audience,
where you will be able to position your brand as a supporter of innovation and
express your support to the industry and the conference.
In this last General Session, opportunities and obstacles that might occur during
the journey in the future will be explored and one more Subject Matter Expert will
be introduced who will reveal the science behind the Meetovation principle of Active involvement, so our audience can return home and begin implementing all of
these powerful design principles to their own meetings and clearly articulate to their
stakeholders why implementing the things they have learned will increase ROI.
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on signage entering session
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Logo Recognition included on Opening slide of presentation
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Sponsor may provide branded gift to participants (MPI approval required) •
Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Introduce Keynote speaker and make brief introductory remarks
(script validated by MPI, rehearsal required)
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VIP seating for four (4) at General Sessions (all)
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EMEC
Conference Theme Notebooks 3000 Euro
The theme of EMEC 2016 is “Writing your own story” and during all plenary and
concurrent sessions the audience will pro-actively be pointed to their sponsored
notebook to write down what they learned and key takeaways from the conference to implement when they get back home.
You can be the sponsor of this high quality notebook and ensure that your brand
is seen not only during the event, but for years to follow when participants keep
referring back to what they learned at EMEC 2016.
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage •
Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page •
Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink •
Logo included on signage entering session
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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EMEC
Coffee Breaks 5000 Euro
Three available (Mon, am & pm, Tuesday am)
Our brain-friendly breaks which are designed to help participants perform better.
Make a favorable impression on EMEC participants by sponsoring the morning Coffee Break, a popular time to renew friendships and discuss conference
highlights. By sponsoring one of three available coffee breaks, you will create
and be part of the perfect environment for networking and business exchange.
Research shows that by introducing healthy, brain-friendly snacks which excite
your neurons, you help participants concentrate better and feel fitter, healthier
and more alert.
Benefits include:
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One (1) Complimentary 2016 EMEC full conference Registration
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Logo included on All Sponsor signage
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Logo included on Conference website with hyperlink
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Logo included on Mobile App sponsor page
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Logo included on signage entering event or session
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Logo listing included on Mobile App Splash page
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Participant mailing list provided for one time marketing effort
(provided within 30 days of event)
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Opportunity for sponsor team to interact one-on-one with EMEC participants
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CONTACT US
Contact MPI
Reaching the best community is
as simple as reaching out to us.
Talk to us about effective, affordable ways to
reach more than 18,500 global members of
the largest and most influential professional
association for the meeting and event industry.
We’ll help you plan a strategic program that will
get you noticed, increase leads, and help you
meet audience engagement and sales goals.
Darren Temple
Chief Business Development Officer
Email: dtemple@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3042
Cheryl Hatcher
Vice President, Business Development
Territories: Caribbean, CT, DC, DE,
FL, GA, MA,MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY,
PA. RI, VT
Email: chatcher@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.772-800-3205
Katri Laurimaa
Director of Business Development
Territories: AL, AR, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT,NC, ND,
NE, NM, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, WI, WV, WY
Email: klaurimaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.817.251.9891
Susan Prophet
Director of Business Development
Territories: Canada and Asia-Pacific
Email: sprophet@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.905-815-1381
Pierre Fernandez
Sr. Director of European Operations
Email: Pfernandez@mpiweb.org
Phone +33 (0)6 28 83 84 82
Tony Fundaro
Sr. Director of Business Development,
MPI Foundation
Email: tfundaro@mpiweb.org
Phone +1.214.862.1418
Shalynn Robinson
Director of Client and Sales Services
Email: srobinson@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3083
Angie C. Kimmel
Director of Business Development
Territories: Mexico, AK, AZ, CA, HI,
ID, NV, OR, WA
Email: akimmel@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.636.273.5816
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