BUDAPEST PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1 EXPAND YOUR BRAND AT EMEC 2012

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EXPAND YOUR BRAND AT EMEC 2012

BUDAPEST

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29-31 JANUARY 2012 | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY | WWW.MPIWEB.ORG/EMEC2012

CONTENTS

Important Dates And Deadlines

Contacts

Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Why Invest In MPI and EMEC 2012?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About Meeting Professionals International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MPI In Europe

MPI Event In Europe

Budapest, A Truly Capital City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Destination Information

Business In Hungary

Conference Venue & Location

Provisional Conference Schedule

Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sponsorship Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sponsorship List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Sponsorship Payment Schedule & Cancellation Policies

Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Partnership Opportunities Application Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IMPORTANT DATES

AND DEADLINES

6 January 2012

Early Bird Registration Discount

23 January 2012

Registration Deadline to appear on Delegate List

27 January 2012

Discounted Registration Rate

29 -31 January 2012

EMEC 2012

CONTACTS

For information about sponsor and partnership options, contact:

MPI EMEA Office

Mr. Fredrik Ehrenborg

28, Rue Henri VII

L-1725 Luxembourg

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Phone : +352 26 10 36 10 53

Fax : +352 26 87 63 43

Email : fehrenborg@mpiweb.org

WELCOME MESSAGE

The 2012 European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) will arrive in Budapest, Hungary 29 – 31 January, and you have the opportunity to connect to hundreds of influential individuals at the region’s most anticipated gathering of meeting and event professionals.

EMEC 2012 builds upon Meeting Professional International’s resounding success last year in Düsseldorf where our Participants experienced remarkable education and addressed shifting paradigms within the European market.

This year in Budapest, a city known as a hub of European innovation, we will focus on collaboratively re-imagining what innovation means to the future of our businesses and our industry.

EMEC brings you stellar sponsorship opportunities that enable your company to increase visibility in front of the industry’s most influential meeting and event professionals.

Our European team is available for consultation to help you align your brand with the sponsorship that best positions your brand with the industry’s largest and most vibrant global community.

We look forward to the opportunity to connect you to our members, guests and colleagues in Budapest.

Warmest regards,

Bruce MacMillan, CA

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meeting Professionals International

WHY INVEST IN MPI AND EMEC 2012?

The involvement of your company is critical to the success of

The European Meetings and Events Conference 2012. Your company can highlight your brand at specific functions, such as lunches, receptions, dinners, as well as seminars, speakers and special projects.

WHY SPONSOR THE EUROPEAN MEETINGS

AND EVENTS CONFERENCE 2012?

The conference allows for several months of international attention and promotion through MPI’s website, print and all MPI materials related to EMEC 2012. This also includes ongoing publicity in national and international trade publications and events as well as the local commercial media. The European Meetings and Events

Conference 2012 is offering a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to suit your expectations.

REASONS TO PARTICIPATE

• The leading educational event in the industry

• Up to 500 Participants expected to attend

• Excellent opportunity to meet international opinion leaders, decision makers and peers

• Maximise your exposure and increase your visibility

• Strengthen your brand

WHO WILL ATTEND?

• Professionals from the Meetings and Events Industry

• Business owners, C-level executives, Mid-Management

• Press & Media

Year

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

1988

1990

1992

1993

1994

Members

MPI

International

18.400

18.900

19.800

20.500

22.200

22.600

24.150

22.660

22.030

9.000

10.000

11.000

11.500

12.000

13.000

14.000

14.400

15.500

17.000

17.200

18.000

18.600

PAST ATTENDANCE DEMOGRAPHICS

Members

Europe

80

1125

1200

1380

1550

1850

2288

2412

2492

2492

200

250

350

440

600

650

750

803

950

1000

1250

Dates

13-21 Jan

8-11 April

13-15 May

19-21 May

18-20 May

23-26 May

15-18 May

19-21 April

18-20 April

9-11 April

7-9 April

14-16 April

4-6 April

26-28 March

10-12 April

26-28 March

18-20 March

18-20 April

1-3 March

28 Feb-2 March

13-15 Feb

City

London

Munich

Monte Carlo

Geneva

Geneva

Geneva

Lyon

Lausanne

Copenhagen

Rimini

Amsterdam

Paris/Disneyland Paris

Brussels

Berlin

Edinburgh

Monaco

Davos

Copenhagen

London

Torino

Malaga

Düsseldorf

Attendance

393

502

509

478

514

538

446

349

398

185

203

207

274

303

395

424

405

120

250

191

156

168

EMEC 2011 DELEGATES

• Planner: 48%

• Supplier: 44%

Student: 8%

EMEC 2011 DELEGATES PER SECTOR

Association/Non-Profit: 21%

• Corporate: 45%

Government: 3%

• Independent: 31%

PURCHASING ROLE EMEC 2011 PARTICIPANTS

No Role: 27%

• Part of Recommendation Process: 22%

• Make Final Recommendation: 22%

• Final Decision: 29%

ABOUT MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) was founded in 1972 and is today the Meeting

Industry’s largest global community with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries.

(www.mpiweb.org) Around 67% “Fortune 100” companies are represented in the MPI membership. MPI is the only meetings organisation to maintain a 50/50 ratio between planner and suppliers. Building a rich global meetings industry community is MPI’s new vision and the mission is to make its members successful by building human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships and marketplaces.

MPI IN EUROPE

The European region of MPI was established in

1991 and currently has around 2400 members in

23 European countries. Regional or national; chapters and clubs are active in thirteen European countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France/

Switzerland, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands,

Norway, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Turkey and the

UK/Ireland.

MPI EVENT IN EUROPE

Budapest will proudly host The European Meetings and Events Conference delivered by MPI in

J a n u a r y 2 012. M o re t h a n 5 0 0 m e e ti n g professionals from Europe (85%) and North

America (15%) are expected to attend the three day conference with a lineup that’s been dramatically re-designed and innovation that’s been boldly re-imagined to yield immediate returns for conference-goers.

“Our theme is ‘Innovation. Re-Imagined.,’” says MPI

President and CEO Bruce MacMillan. “Hungary is a European hub of innovation, so it’s especially appropriate that its capital is our host city for the

2012 conference.”

EMEC is the most innovative conference for meeting professionals in Europe in concept, content as well as meeting room design.

Participants will experience and experiment with new meeting set-ups, formats and educational opportunities as never before.

For the first time, the conference offers con-densed video presentations of popular sessions. Attendees never have to miss an important session again.

Also on the agenda for 2012 is a new focus on meeting design as part of the Future of Meetings

Thought Leadership initiative. Planners can connect with the best and brightest thinkers inside and outside the industry. The popular Flash Point features a new component in which experts are available to dive deeper into topics that interest

Participants. Conference navigation will be enhanced with tracking structured around the content areas of: Educate,Exchange and Experience.

BUDAPEST,

A TRULY

CAPITAL CITY

DESTINATION INFORMATION

As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2010,

Budapest has 1,721,556 inhabitants (Hungary 10 million). Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy

Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building. The city attracts about 2.3 million tourists a year.

BUSINESS IN HUNGARY

Considered a financial hub in Central Europe, the city ranked 3rd (out of 65 cities) on MasterCard’s Worldwide centers of Commerce, and ranked as the most livable Central/Eastern European city on Economist

Intelligence Unit's quality of life index. It is also ranked as "Europe's

7th most idyllic place to live" by Forbes. It is the highest ranked

Central/Eastern European city on Innovation Cities' Top 100 index.

Budapest is home to the headquarters of the European Institute of

Innovation and Technology (EIT), and the first foreign office of the China

Investment Promotion Agency.

CONFERENCE VENUE & LOCATION

Budapest Congress & World Trade Center

Jagelló út 1-3

H-1123 Budapest

Hungary

The BCWTC offers you all facilities under one roof. In recent years, the whole complex was upgraded in the frame of a € 10 million renovation. With its 20 meeting rooms, the BCWTC is the biggest and most modern conference centre in Hungary. The venue provides an ideal atmosphere for Participants of conferences from 2 to 2000

Participants.

PROVISIONAL CONFERENCE

SCHEDULE

Saturday 28 January

• CMP preparation day

• MPI Leadership Dinner

Sunday 29 January

• Chapter Leaders Forum

• Pre conference educational sessions

• MPI Information Session/First Timer Session

• CMP exam

• CSR project at conference venue

• Off-site CSR project

• Welcome Reception

• Opening General Session

• Opening Night Networking Event

Monday 30 January

• Knowledge Sessions – all day

• Flash Point General Sessions

• Rendez-vous Party

• Sponsor Lunch

• M-Factor

Tuesday 31 January

• Knowledge Sessions – all day

• Flash Point General Sessions

• Solution Room

• Promotional lunch for following year’s conference

• Closing Night Gala Dinner

Wednesday 1 February

• Departures

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Sponsors will receive acknowledgements, benefits and entitlements according to their level of sponsorship contribution.

CONTRIBUTING

SPONSOR

€ 7.999

and below

BRONZE

SPONSOR

€ 8.000 to

€ 14.999

SILVER

SPONSOR

€ 15.000 to

€ 24.999

GOLD

SPONSOR

€ 25.000 to

€ 34.999

PLATINUM

SPONSOR

> € 35.000

Step 1: Select which level of sponsorship suits your budgetary requirements

Step 2: Select your desired level of representation, choose the opportunities to the value of that level

Step 3: Select one or more from the sponsorship opportunities given

• Have you made up your mind?

• Have you calculated the total sum of your purchases?

• Then see in which sponsorship categories you are!

SPONSOR BENEFITS

Listed as a sponsor in the final programme and mobile application with company name and logo

Listed as a sponsor on the conference web page

Your company name and logo placed on the sponsor signage

Opportunity to use "The European Meetings and

Events Conference 2012" LOGO in own printing

Reserved seats at Opening General Session

(guests can be non-members of MPI)

Entry passes for the Opening Night Reception

(guests can be non-members of MPI)

Entry passes for the Closing Night Gala Dinner

(guests can be non-members of MPI)

Complementary one-time use of The European

Meetings and Events Conference Participant list*

Guest passes to attend MPI Foundation

Rendezvous Networking Event

Acknowledgement at the Opening General Session

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

2

2

2

2

Complementary registrations to the 2012 conference** 1 2

Priority choice on sponsorship opportunities for 2013

Additional sponsorship benefits may be arranged to match your organization’s specific marketing objectives. *(available post conference) ** (persons utilising this benefit HAVE TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

OPENING GENERAL SESSION 20.000 €

The opening general session will give you and your company a high visibility opportunity; you will have stage time in front of the full audience to express your support to the industry and the conference, to position your brand as a supporter of innovation. You will be able to introduce the keynote speaker. The script will be agreed between yourself and MPI. To add to the dynamics, this year, the Opening General Session will flow into a solution room session focused on facilitated networking giving you the opportunity to connect with the Participants immediately.

Benefits:

Brand visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside the session room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and the speaker at the opening of the session, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 5.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed.

(available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

P LENARY SESSIONS

Monday 30 January

Flashpoint General Session 15.000 €

Tuesday 31 January

Flashpoint General Session

Solution Room

15.000 €

15.000 €

By sponsoring the Monday or Tuesday Plenary Session you will associate your company name to the key industry subjects, trends and discussions.

Flash Point sessions

A line up of Genius speakers focusing on the central theme of the conference “the new rules of innovation”.

Solution Room

Back by popular demand; The solution room. Peers sharing similar challenges, discussing current issues in the industry and sharing ideas. A true unconference experience!

Benefits:

Brand visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside the session room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of presentation

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and the speaker at the opening of each session, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 5.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed.

(available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

(CONTINUED)

FULL CONFERENCE TRACK 20.000 €

By sponsoring a Full Conference Track of the educational programme dedicated to a specific subject

(Future of Meetings, Value of Meetings, CSR, etc.) you will raise the profile of your company by associating your name to a topic that represents your company strategy or positioning. (Minimum of

3 sessions per track)

• Special Interest

• Thought Leadership sessions

• Meeting Design

Meeting and Business Events Skills

Personal/Professional Development

Chapter Best of the Best

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside session room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of the presentation of each associated session

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and speaker at the opening of the seminar, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 5.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, edition to be confirmed.

(available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS 8.000 €

By sponsoring one of the knowledge sessions during the Conference you will associate your

Company name with the key industry subjects, trends and discussions. (Please refer to the www.mpiweb/emec2012 programme tab for further information on the specific knowledge sessions.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside of the room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and speaker at the opening of the session, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 2.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Quarter page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

(CONTINUED)

CHAPTER LEADERS FORUM 15.000 €

The European Chapter Leaders Forum exists for the European leaders to reconnect, share ideas, discuss challenges, solutions and find new ways to collaborate. The objective is to discover the fundamentals in making the 11 chapters and 2 clubs more successful and our members more satisfied. Take this opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and opinion leaders.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside of the room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and the speaker at the opening of the forum, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

• Possibility to attend full forum and benefit from the leadership training as well as high quality networking with the chapter leaders.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 5.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed.

(available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

FIRST TIMERS SESSION 4.000 €

25% of EMEC Participants are first timers. Delegates will learn more about what MPI is, how they can benefit from their membership, maximize their conference experience, i.e. how to pick the right sessions and network during social events.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Mention as sponsor on signage outside room

• Mention as sponsor on the opening slide of the presentation

• Mention as sponsor on the thank you slide at the end of the presentation

• Opportunity to give a “branded” prize for winner of the Networking game

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Introduction

• A senior representative of your Company to introduce the theme and tell his/her “MPI Story”, no commercial speech is allowed; the script will be validated by MPI.

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

SOCIAL EVENTS

WELCOME CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION 15.000 €

Get the opportunity to network with all Participants as soon as they arrive at the conference. Get your brand associated with the conference right from the start. By sponsoring the Welcome Champagne

Reception your company will get large visibility with some 500 meeting professionals’ right before the

Opening General Session.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• High logo visibility during the reception

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 7.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed.

(available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) Complimentary Banner on the European Conference Webpage

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Two (2) months of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

LUNCH

Monday 30 January 20.000 €

We all know food is the fuel to the brain, get brain time from the Participants by sponsoring the Monday

Lunch. You will get in front of a captive audience to present your company in an original way. There is also the possibility to co-sponsor the Lunch with other partners of the same destination or company,

MPI will acknowledge each partner at the level related to their contribution.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Possibility to present your company in an original way; Details to be agreed with MPI.

• Mention as sponsor inside and outside the room

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 7.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• Half page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) Complimentary Banner on the European Conference Webpage

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Two (2) months of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

MPI FOUNDATION RENDEZ-VOUS 10.000 €

The MPI Foundation Rendez-vous offers a great opportunity to associate your brand to the most fun event of the conference. This event attracts 35-40% of the audience for a one night party. This evening not only provides great entertainment but most importantly raises funds for the MPI Foundation to further support our industry. This will give you exposure with the Participants as well as the opportunity to invite clients to the event and take advantage of this great networking night.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• High logo visibility during the event

• Mention as sponsor on conference website

• Mention as sponsor on the onsite z-card programme

• Mention as sponsor on mobile application

• Listed as a donor of MPI Foundation Europe (donor level to be confirmed)

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 3.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Four (4) Complimentary invitations to the Foundation RDV

• Quarter page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

SOCIAL EVENTS

(CONTINUED)

BRAIN FRIENDLY COFFEE BREAKS

Monday 30 January Morning

Monday 30 January Afternoon

Tuesday 31 January Morning

Tuesday 31 January Afternoon

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

Be there when people are talking about the latest session they attended, when they are meeting, when they do business. By sponsoring the Coffee Breaks you will create and be part of the perfect environment for networking and business exchange. As an outcome of the MPI meeting design research, MPI is now introducing healthy, brain friendly coffee break which will excite your neurons, allowing you to better concentrate and feel fitter, healthier and more alert.

Benefits:

• Logo displayed on signage at all coffee bars on the day of sponsorship

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

CMP/CMM/GLOBAL TRAINING LUNCH 5.000 €

By sponsoring the CMP/CMM/Global Training Lunch you will align your brand to edu-cation and supporting the new Global Training part of the overall MPI Global Knowledge Plan with alumni.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to place your Company logo on the invitation sent to all MPI members holding a certificate in CMP and CMM as well as the MPI members that have accomplished one of the Global Training courses. In addition the invitation will be sent to accredited Trainers and Training Centers. Total of 14.000 contacts.

• Possibility to do a one-time mailing to the CMP/CMM/Global Training Lunch Participants

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SERVICES

NETWORKING LOUNGE AREAS (2 Opportunities) 5.000 €

Seating in the lounge areas gives Participants a place to relax and connect in the central hub of the conference. You will be able to brand the area with your company’s logo and put your mark on this important and functional space.

Benefits:

• Appropriate signage surrounding space

• Standard lounge seating included in cost of sponsorship

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

WIRELESS INTERNET 7.000 €

Most of the EMEC Participants are using smartphones, IPAD or other tablets or their laptop to stay on top of their business when at conference and to connect to other Participants while onsite. By sponsoring the Wireless Internet, you give the Participants that flexibility without any hassle or extra cost. YOU are their link to the outside world.

Benefits:

Brand Visibility

• Re-direct splash page

• Signage with your company logo throughout the Convention Center promoting access to wireless internet (i.e. tent cards on tables)

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

SERVICES

(CONTINUED)

VIP AREA 8.000 €

MPI’s Global Main Partners all need moments to gather and meet during the conference. Therefore we have created this exclusive informal meeting area for them. This VIP area is also the place where MPI will announce its latest news to European and International media. Be visible during those important moments and associate your name with the VIP area.

Benefits:

• Signage at the entrance of the VIP area

• Logo and company name on the invitation to partners and media

• One time thank you note mailing to partners (text to be approved by MPI)

• One (1) piece of promotional material to be displayed inside the area

(e.g. brochure, flyer,…) – to be approved by MPI

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 2.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Quarter page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

CYBER CAFE 6.000 €

Create the opportunity for the Conference Participants to stay in touch with the outside world, to handle urgent matters and to keep their business going. By sponsoring the Cyber Café Area you will be the link to the outside world.

Benefits:

• Sponsor homepage and screensaver on all computer screens

• Your company logo on signage

• Opportunity to provide branded mouse pads

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 2.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Quarter page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

MEETING DESIGN AREA 6.000 €

This area is funky and futuristic and will be the home during the conference for all Meeting Design related sessions. This meeting environment will provide Participants with an opportunity to experience the effects of great Meeting Design. This is where research results come alive by incorporating what we learned from MPI’s Meeting Design study in a real conference environment, providing an example of how to Meet Different. Area will include: Silent knowledge disco, Fit meetings, Behind the scenes Meeting Design excursions and Expert Discussions.

Benefits:

• Appropriate signage surrounding space

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 2.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Quarter page complimentary advertisement in the ONE+ magazine, Edition to be confirmed. (available for cash sponsors only)

SPEAKERS’ PREVIEW ROOM 4.000 €

The sponsorship of this area where opinion leaders and faculty will converge to prepare for their presentations represents a unique opportunity to reach all speakers taking part in the

Conference.

Benefits:

• Signage within the Preview Room

• Logo on screen savers

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only.

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration. (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

SERVICES

(CONTINUED)

WATER BOTTLES 6.000

Looking for a socially responsible way to get your name in front of thousands of meeting professionals? This highly-visible sponsorship will ensure your brand gets in the hands of our coveted Participants. MPI will have hydration stations throughout the conference where creative signage with green tips and branded water bottles will get your company noticed.

Benefits:

• Water Bottles handed out at registration branded with Sponsors’ logo or graphic to be used by Participants throughout the conference

• Inclusion in post-event CSR report

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500

€ ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

FOCUS GROUPS 5.000 €

MPI Focus Groups are targeted mainly to destinations and companies that are about to launch new products and services going through a re-branding or who need to penetrate a specific market. MPI will organize a focus group of 8 to 10 key meeting planners, selected together with your company, to discuss issues and opportunities. Planners are responsible for travel and accommodation.

The meeting lasts approximately 1½ hours and will enable your company to collect quality information to align its marketing and communication strategy to customer needs and perceptions.

Benefits:

• Company is allowed to give a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting.

• MPI will provide meeting room

• MPI will provide welcome coffee, breakfast, and lunch (depending on schedule)

• MPI will hire a professional facilitator to run the meeting

• MPI will send out invitations

• MPI will summarize feedback notes

DIGITAL & PRINT SERVICES

MOBILE APPLICATION 10.000 €

This downloadable application will be offered to the conference Participants to access real time conference and destination information. This interactive mobile application will give users virtual access to the conference programme, speaker bios, Participant profiles and sponsor information.

The application is also available through the mobile web.

Benefits:

• A company logo on the mobile application with a direct link to your company website

• A company logo on the mobile website with a direct link to your company website

• Splash screen on the intro of the mobile application

• A company logo in the sponsor area of the mobile application with a direct link to sponsors website

• A company logo in the MPI communication promoting the mobile application

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 3.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Two (2) months of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

• One (1) sponsor position on the EMEA Marketplace Newsletter sent to 1.500 planners

ONSITE Z-CARD PROGRAMME 5.000 €

As the primary tool for Participants to navigate the education, networking and business offerings of the conference, the Onsite Z-Card is used by Participant’s throughout the event, thereby giving your Company great visibility.

Benefits:

• Your company logo on cover page

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

SPONSORSHIP LIST

(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

CONFERENCE BAGS 7.500 €

Every registered Participant will be provided with an official Conference Bag upon registration at the Conference. The bag will include your company logo, serving as a powerful way to promote your company both during and after the event.

Benefits:

• Your company logo on the conference bags

• Opportunity to provide an insert into the bag

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Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 3.000 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

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HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• Two (2) months of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

• One (1) sponsor position on the EMEA Marketplace Newsletter sent to 1.500 planners

REGISTRATIONS

10 PLANNER REGISTRATIONS 6.000 € (+25% VAT)

Invite your best customers to the European Meetings & Events Conference and give them the opportunity not only to discover a new destination but give them access to unprecedented education. This is a great opportunity to get visibility for your company and strengthen the relationship with your clients.

Benefits:

• Quality time with the planners (Reserved table at the Monday lunch)

Additional Package Value:

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

CONFERENCE PADS AND PENS 4.000 €

Your company has the opportunity to provide every registered Participant with a pen and paper set, which will be a prominent way to promote your company and will continue as a reminder after the event. (Pads and pens of sustainable materials to be provided by sponsor).

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

LANYARDS FOR BADGE HOLDERS 4.000 €

Every registered Participant will be provided with a lanyard printed with a company logo and the

MPI logo. Participants must wear their name badge and lanyard throughout the conference.

(Lanyards of sustainable material to be provided by sponsor). (Lanyard to be approved by MPI).

Additional Package Value:

(Estimated retail value 1.500 € ) - Available for cash sponsors only

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

• One (1) month of free rotating banner on the EMEA homepage of the MPI Web.

5 PLANNER REGISTRATIONS 3.000 € (+25% VAT)

Invite your best customers to the European Meetings & Events Conference and give them the opportunity not only to discover a new destination but give them access to unprecedented education. This is a great opportunity to get visibility to your company and strengthen the relationship with your clients.

Benefits:

• Quality time with the planners (Reserved table at the Monday lunch)

Additional Package Value:

• One (1) Conference Registration at 50% of the official rate. (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

SPONSORS

GENERAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP 3.000 €

Your Company will not be associated with any specific event but will be acknowledged as a

CONTRIBUTING sponsor with following benefits and added value.

Additional Package Value:

• One (1) Complimentary Conference Registration (person utilising this benefit

HAS TO BE an active MPI member in good standing at the time of registration)

SPONSORSHIP

PAYMENT SCHEDULE &

CANCELLATION POLICIES

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

All payments must be made in Euros. A deposit of 50% of the total cost will be invoiced on receipt of the completed order form and due for payment upon receipt of the invoice to guarantee the reservation.

The final balance is due by November 30, 2011. For bookings made after

November 30, 2010, the full amount is due at the time of reservation.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation and changes to your original booking must be made in writing to the MPI EMEA Office:

Mr. Fredrik Ehrenborg

Meeting Professionals International EMEA Office

28 Rue Henri VII

L-1725 Luxembourg

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Fax: +352 26 87 63 43

Email: fehrenborg@mpiweb.org

Up to November 30, 2011

30% of the total cost of each item will be retained

From December 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012

75% of the total cost of each item will be retained

From January 4, 2012

100% of the total cost of each item will be retained

REGISTRATION

INFORMATION

In order to register to the EMEC 2012, we kindly invite you to register through our website: www.mpiweb.org/emec2012

Registration rates are excluding 25% Hungarian VAT

MPI Members

MPI Members

MPI Member one day - Sunday

MPI Member one day - Monday

MPI Member one day - Tuesday

MPI Member Faculty

MPI Member Student

MPI Member Planner Corporate Package - 1st registrant

MPI Member Planner Corporate Package - 2nd registrant

MPI Member Planner Corporate Package - 3rd registrant

Non MPI Members

Non MPI Members

Non MPI Members one day - Sunday

Non MPI Members one day - Monday

Non MPI Members one day - Tuesday

Early Bird Rate

Until January 6th,

2012

Discounted

Rate by

January 7th

599

299

299

299

299

199

599

499 €

399 €

899

499

499

499

949

599

599

599

699 €

399 €

399 €

399 €

299 €

199 €

699 €

599 €

499 €

Onsite Rate

January 28th and on

999

699

699

699

799 €

499 €

499 €

499 €

399 €

299 €

799 €

699 €

599 €

Included in your EMEC 2012 Registration fees:

• Entry into all knowledge sessions throughout the entire conference

• Entrance into the Opening and Closing receptions of the event

• Lunch and conference breaks will be included for each day of the conference

*MPI Foundation Rendezvous tickets and any CSR projects will be additional charges

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION FORM

European Meetings & Events Conference 2012, Budapest, Hungary, 29-31 January 2012

Please complete and return this form at your earliest convenience to Mr. Fredrik Ehrenborg : Meeting Professionals International EMEA Office

Either fax to: +352 26 87 63 43 or send a scan by email to: fehrenborg@mpiweb.org

Company

Contact Name

Title

Address 1

Address 2

City

Country

Telephone

Email

Payment Schedule

A deposit of 50% of the total cost will be invoiced on receipt of the completed order form and due for payment upon receipt of the invoice to guarantee the reservation. The final balance is due by November 30, 2011.

For bookings made after November 30, 2011, the full amount is due at the time of reservation. All payments must be made in

Euros.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and changes to your original booking must be made in writing to Meeting Professionals International. For cancellations made:

Up to November 30, 2011 — 30% of the total cost of each item will be retained

From December 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 — 75% of the total cost of each item will be retained

From January 4, 2012 — 100% of the total cost of each item will be retained

We agree to pay the required 50% deposit in Euros as soon as we receive the corresponding invoice and the balance due no later than 30 days from receipt of the invoice. We understand that our participation is subject to the EMEC 2012 Payment schedule and Cancellation Policy set forth in the Partnership Opportunities Manual.

Date

State

Mobile

Signature and Stamp

Zip Code

SPONSORSHIP ITEMS

Conference Sessions

Opening General Session

Flashpoint Session Monday 30 January

Flashpoint Session Tuesday 31 January

Solution Room Tuesday 31 January

Full Conference Track

Knowledge Sessions

Chapter Leaders Forum

First Timers Session

Social Events

Welcome Champagne Reception

Lunch Monday 30 January

MPI Foundation Rendez-vous

Brain Friendly Coffee Break Monday 30 January AM

Brain Friendly Coffee Break Monday 30 January PM

Brain Friendly Coffee Break Tuesday 31 January AM

Brain Friendly Coffee Break Tuesday 31 January PM

CMP/CMM/Global Training Lunch

Services

Networking Lounge Areas (2 Opportunities)

Wireless Internet

VIP Area

Cyber Café

Meeting Design Area

Speakers’ Preview Room

Waterbottles

Special Projects

Focus Group

Digital &Print Services

Mobile Application

Onsite Z-Card Programme

Promotional Material

Conference Bags

Conference Pads and Pens

Lanyard for Badge Holders

Registra tions

10 Planner Registrations

5 Planner Registrations

Sponsors

General Conference Sponsorship

20.000 €

15.000 €

15.000 €

15.000 €

20.000 €

8.000 €

15.000 €

4.000 €

15.000 €

20.000 €

10.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

5.000 €

7.000 €

8.000 €

6.000 €

6.000 €

4.000 €

6.000 €

5.000 €

10.000 €

5.000 €

7.500 €

4.000 €

4.000 €

6.000 € (+VAT)

3.000 € (+VAT)

3.000 €

(All prices are VAT Exempt, except for the Registration Sponsorships, which is subject to 25% Hungarian VAT )

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