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29-31 JANUARY 2012 | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY | WWW.MPIWEB.ORG/EMEC2012
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
• 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
• 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%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• CMP preparation day
• MPI Leadership Dinner
• 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
• Knowledge Sessions – all day
• Flash Point General Sessions
• Rendez-vous Party
• Sponsor Lunch
• M-Factor
• Knowledge Sessions – all day
• Flash Point General Sessions
• Solution Room
• Promotional lunch for following year’s conference
• Closing Night Gala Dinner
• Departures
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!
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
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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)
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
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
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
(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)
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
(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.
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
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
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
(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.
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.
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
(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.
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
(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.
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
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.
(Note: values are listed at cash levels, in-kind sponsorships would be recognized at 50% of the cash value).
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
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)
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)
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 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
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
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699 €
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299 €
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699 €
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Onsite Rate
January 28th and on
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799 €
499 €
499 €
499 €
399 €
299 €
799 €
699 €
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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
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
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.
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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 )