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Connect with IMEX America attendees through unique and exclusive opportunities.
IMEX America 2013 will feature more than 7,000 domestic and international attendees, including over 2,000 hosted buyers, and MPI is providing you front and center access. MPI is offering one-of-a-kind partnerships at IMEX America prior to and during the exhibition.
As the Premier Education Provider at IMEX America 2013, MPI invites you to join hundreds of pre-conference attendees for a day of high-quality, CEU eligible education on Monday, October 14. Through MPI’s event partnerships you can showcase your brand through personal touch points on the Smart Monday of
Education and throughout the week.
Contact your MPI Strategic Account Manager to learn more.
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Education Sponsorships ..................4
Food and Beverage ...........................8
Technology.........................................10
Focus Groups.....................................11
Contact Info.........................................12
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$30,000
Welcome MPI Members attending IMEX America at the MPI Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception on Monday, October 14, at the Venetian. Reception will feature light appetizers and cocktails as well as plenty of networking. Mix and mingle with hundreds of IMEX America buyers prior to the start of
IMEX America. Use this opportunity to gain attention and welcome MPI Hosted Buyer and buyer attendees.
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative greet attendees at reception
• Opportunity to address guests (Subject to MPI approval)
• Appropriate signage at event (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring
additional signage at own expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to provide entertainment for reception (Subject to MPI approval and at additional cost to sponsor)
• Inclusion in invite to select IMEX attendees
• Listing on Smart Monday Program (due by Aug. 6)

$15,000
Align yourself with the Opening Session and Interactive Peer-to-Peer Learning Experience that will equip participants with tools that enhance their career. As we move towards the next phase in the meetings and events industry, now is the time to create an innovative strategic plan for your future and perfect the skills that will help you achieve your goals. With no concurrent Smart Monday sessions at this time, you will be the center of attention! The whole package includes sponsorship of the opening session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item) for an additional fee of
$7,000.
Smart Monday Opening Session will be 9:00 am-10:00 am in the Sands Showroom
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to
MPI approval)
• Informational table to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at surrounding event (includes 1 22X28 sign – sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees (gift must be submitted to MPI no later than one month prior to event for approval)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Listing on Smart Monday program (due by Aug 6 )

$15,000
Take advantage of this opportunity to show off your brand and connect with meeting and business event professionals who are eager to learn and gain valuable information about various knowledge areas. The sponsor will be recognized as an exclusive sponsor for up to six (6) knowledge sessions and will have repeated exposure to the attendees throughout SmartMonday. This sponsorship also includes a coffee break for attendees.
IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce facilitator for at least fi ve (5) sessions for 2-3 min each (Subject to MPI approval)
• Informational table at each sponsored session to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance of each sponsored session (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees at each sponsored session (gift must
be submitted to MPI no later than one month prior to event for approval)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations
• One time use of session attendee mailing list to be managed by MPI’s third party mail house (attendees must opt in)
• Listing on Smart Monday program (due by Aug. 6 )

$15,000
This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their brand with turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the General Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item) for an additional fee of $7,000.
The General Session will begin at 9:00 am in the Sands Showroom
Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 6)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 6 )
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations

$15,000
This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their brand with turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the General
Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item) for an additional fee of $7,000.
The General Session will begin at 9:00 am in the Sands Showroom
Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 6)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 6 )
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations

$15,000
This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their brand with turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the
General Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item) for an additional fee of $7,000.
The General Session will begin at 9:00 am in the Sands Showroom
Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 6)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 6 )
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)

$25,000
Why compete for attention when you can have it all? This is a rare opportunity at IMEX when all MPI Members will be focused on your business – and no one else. As the sponsor of Monday’s lunch, how it plays out is all up to you.
You will have the full 60 minutes to take the stage and talk it up or just say a few short words when dessert is served. Go crazy with signage and branding
mighty. If you’ve got something to say, here’s your chance.
Smart Monday Luncheon will be 11:45 am- 1:15 pm in the Sands Showroom
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts include:
• The undivided attention of all IMEX America attendees for 60 minutes
• Opportunity to deliver your message in your own creative way
• Opportunity to send representatives to greet attendees as they arrive
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at their seats (subject to MPI approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Logo recognition on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 6 )
• Listing on Smart Monday program (due by Aug. 6)
$10,000
Receive maximum exposure by sponsoring MPI’s cocktail reception, including beer, wine and cheese. Attendees include the MPI community (members and prospects). The receptions will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15th and Wednesday,
this special networking opportunity!
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• Logo on all pre show communication and on invitation to cocktail reception (2 mailings to membership and prospect list)
• Opportunity for short speech during the reception
• Logo displayed during reception

$30,000
This downloadable application will be offered free of charge to IMEX America attendees. This interactive iPhone App will be IMEX America branded and present users with experiences and real-time access to vital trade show and destination information. It is an interactive experience with a “2-way diary” feature allowing hosted buyers to schedule appointments with exhibitors of their choice whilst on the trade show fl oor.
Features include interactive fl oor plan, seminar schedule with session notes, downloads and surveys. ‘My Exhibitor’ allows users to save their favorite exhibitors. Full social media links including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are included in the app.
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• A company logo with a direct link to sponsor’s website on iPhone
Application
• Splash intro on iPhone Application (shown when fi rst downloaded)
• Bottom Banner Ad on the home page
• Bottom Banner Ad on all Buttons
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage
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$10,000
With this program you will be able to a create good-will environment and have the exclusive opportunity to create top of the mind brand awareness.
Be the one that makes the day for IMEX America Smart Monday planners! The sponsor of the Smart Monday Planner Pampering Area will have a unique opportunity to ease the stress of a fast paced, packed conference for planners on Monday by providing a place to relax, get a foot massage, a chair massage, or any number of welcome stress reducing pampering activities. The room/space is yours to create whatever pampering haven you like. The sponsor will be responsible for all pampering equipment and room set up costs.
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefi ts Include:
• Exclusive partner of the Monday IMEX America – Smart Monday Pampering
Area
• A private, designated area
• Sponsor is responsible for bringing all pampering equipment, room set up fees
• Appropriate signage at event location
• Smart Monday attendee list
• Listing in Smart Monday conference publications (due by tbd)
• Inclusion in the Smart Monday all-partner signage at registration (due by tbd)
• Listing on the IMEX America Smart Monday website
• Listing on MPIweb.org’s Smart Monday website
• Inclusion in pre-event MPI Hosted Buyer Planner communications
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$5,000
Why compete for attention of select attendees when you can have the opportunity for your brand to be visible to all IMEX America Smart Monday attendees? This is a rare opportunity at IMEX America when all eyes will be on your business and your brand during Smart Monday. As the information sponsor of Smart Monday, you align your brand with attendees from all markets looking to fi nd answers to questions about Smart Monday. From pre-show questions, searches and directions, to being represented onsite at the information desk, MPI will work with sponsor to ensure brand recognition.
*IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Pre-IMEX America Benefi ts:
• Logo Recognition on MPI’s Smart Monday webpage
Onsite Benefi ts Include:
• Information Booth branded with Experience Columbus logo (please see below
– your logo will be where it is red right now)
• Opportunity to have one (1) piece of collateral at Smart Monday Information
Desk (subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to provide take-a-way to conference attendees at desk (subject to
• Appropriate sigange surrounding space with logo recognition
• Included in all-sponsor signage
• Mention in conference publications.
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$10,000
Own the night at the who’s who event at IMEX America. It’s a night of pure entertainment, pure excitement and pure fun and it all happens at PURE at
Caesars Palace, brought to you by The MPI Foundation. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16th from 10:30 p.m. – late and expected overall attendance is 2,000.
In the White Room, guests experience the essence of PURE Nightlife. Inspired by a sense of uncomplicated sophistication, PURE is a captivating magnet for the “A-List” celebrity crowd and club-goers from around the world. Strikingly stylish, the club features three bars, oversized bed seating, and a raised VIP area that overlooks a luminous dance fl oor. Catering to a discerning upscale clientele, an evening at PURE ranges from intimate to extravagant. While visiting the White Room, guests are invited to indulge in the soothing comforts of lounge-style furniture ensembles or dance the night away to some of the most progressive music mixes on the club scene. Bathed in a backdrop of white, ivory, cream and silver; punctuated by hints of color cast from dynamic theatrical lighting fi xtures; the White Room celebrates nightlife with its simple clean lines…making it just that…PURE.
Capacity: 75 (35 seating + 40 Standing)
Benefi ts Include:
• Exclusive sponsor branding in VIP Alcove in White Room (main room)
• Opportunity to invite clients to a private 1-hour reception prior to doors open (standard F&B included)
• 25 Complimentary event tickets (vale: $2,875)
• Inclusion in emails sent to IMEX America attendees to promote MPI Foundation Rendezvous
• Logo recognition on the Pure Rendezvous website
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$10,000
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain information and insight into how your target market or audience will react to your customized topic of discussion. The valuable information gained gives you an edge on the competition Focus Group sessions will be held each Morning (Tues., Oct. 15th/Wed., Oct. 16th /
Thurs., Oct 17th). Listening rooms are available at an additional cost.
Benefi ts Include:
• MPI will provide a minimum of 10, but not to exceed 15 qualifi ed planners for each focus group. MPI only guarantees 10 planners.
• Sponsor has the opportunity to submit questions for focus group
• Logo inclusion on invite to selected target group (unless sponsor would like it to be a blind study)
• Sponsor determines content and format
• MPI will provide a facilitator, continental breakfast, basic AV, organize invitations and manage RSVP list
• Sponsor will receive a recording of the session
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Andrew Rae
Senior Director of Sales
Email: arae@mpiweb.org
Phone: 972.702.3042
Katri Laurimaa
North America, Central Region
Territories: AL, AR, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN,
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, SC, SD,
TN, TX, UT, VA, WY, WV
Email: klaurimaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.817.251.9891
Jennifer Mason
North America, Eastern
Territories: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, MI,
NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico,
Central and South America
Email:jmason@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.772.233.0678
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson
Territory: Asia Pacifi c
Email: suchengs@mpiweb.org
Tel: 86-10-5869-3772
Fax: 86-10-5869-3770
Mobile: 86-13-7010-09271
Tony Fundaro
Director of Foundation Development &
Corporate Hotels
Email: tfundaro@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.214.862.1418
Shalynn Robinson
Director Client and Sales Services
Email: Slucas@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3083
Audra Marcum
Manager of Client and Sales Services
Email: amarcum@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3058
Roben Brannon
Manager of Client and Sales Services
Email: rbrannon@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3043
Tracy Bartholomew
Manager of Client and Sales Services
Email: tbartholomew@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3002
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