2016 Education Leadership Conference (ELC) October 7‐9, 2016 Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix, AZ Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities Becoming an ELC sponsor signifies you are committed to developing your brand recognition to over 700 physical therapy educators and practitioners. ELC is comprised of the Education Section, Academic Council, Academic Faculty Special Interest Group, Clinical Education Special Interest Group, and Physical Therapist Assistant Educators Special Interest Group. ELC sponsorships have been designed to help you reach your marketing goals among this wide range of physical therapy leaders in education. We are committed to providing you with the greatest opportunity for face‐to‐face interaction through proven brand integration opportunities. Sponsorship of the APTA Education Leadership Conference provides your company with a cost‐
effective, value‐added opportunity to:  Create brand awareness and increase brand loyalty among a targeted audience of PT educators and decision makers  With the goal of shortening the sales cycle, sponsorship offers you direct access to PTs and PTAs  Introduce a new product/service to a captive group of physical therapy leaders  Drive interest and visibility to your products and services by reinforcing your brand messaging and effectively leveraging your exhibit space  Differentiate yourself from your competition and benefit from the shared imagery of an APTA sponsorship – our sponsorships are designed especially with this goal in mind Exhibit Hall Schedule Exhibitor Setup: Show Hours: Friday, October 7 Thursday, October 6 6:00 pm‐8:00 pm Friday, October 7 6:00 am‐6:45 am Saturday, October 8 Dismantle: Saturday, October 8 *Please note all times are subject to change 7:00 am‐8:00 am – Attendee Breakfast 10:00 am‐10:30 am – Break with Exhibitors 12:00 pm‐1:30 pm – Attendees on own for Lunch 3:00 pm‐3:30 pm – Break with Exhibitors 6:30 pm‐8:00 pm – NEW TIME! Reception w/Attendees 7:00 am‐8:00 am – Attendee Breakfast 10:00 am‐10:30 am – Break with Exhibitors 12:00 pm‐1:15 pm – Attendees on own for Lunch 4:30 pm‐5:00 pm – Break with Exhibitors 5:15 pm‐7:00 pm Page 1
Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsorship Level ‐ $5,000 ‐ SOLD OUT!! (Two Sponsorships Available) Benefits: 
Complimentary exhibit space 
Recognition on the conference website home page as a Platinum Sponsor, including your company logo linked to your website 
A Full page, Black‐and‐White ad in the ELC onsite program 
Prominent recognition on thank you signage located in high traffic areas Use of electronic pre and post‐conference mailing list of registered attendees 
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Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor during the Opening Plenary session 
1‐page marketing piece loaded onto all attendee flash drives 
Acknowledgement in the ELC onsite program as being a sponsor and exhibitor PLUS, exclusive sponsorship rights of your choice of one of the following: Conference Flash Drives This exclusive sponsorship is for one vendor to have their logo imprinted on all flash drives that attendees will receive at registration. These flash drives will be preloaded with session handouts, making them a ‘Must Have’ for all attendees. Company logo for the flash drive is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Welcome Reception with Exhibitors ‐ Friday, October 7 This event will put you in the forefront of this great networking opportunity. The Welcome Reception is sure to be a continued success and will feature a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsorship benefits include verbal recognition, cocktail napkins with your company logo printed on them, your company name and logo on signage prominently placed in the reception area. You will also be permitted to distribute promotional material at the event. *Promotional materials are subject to APTA approval and location is TBD. Company logo for signage is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Gold Sponsorship Level ‐ $3,000 – 1 SPOT LEFT! (Four Sponsorships Available) Benefits:  Complimentary exhibit space  Recognition on the conference website home page as a Gold Level Sponsor, including your company logo linked to your website  A Full page, black‐and‐white ad in the ELC onsite program  Prominent recognition on thank you signage located in high traffic areas  Use of electronic pre and post‐conference mailing list of registered attendees  Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges  1‐page marketing piece loaded onto all attendee flash drives  Acknowledgement in the ELC onsite program as being a sponsor and exhibitor PLUS, exclusive sponsorship rights to your choice of one of the following: Page 2
Continental Breakfast (one day) – Friday, October 7, Saturday, October 8 Have your company name visible as people charge up on breakfast and coffee before their full day of educational and networking events. Sponsoring will grant you permission to distribute marketing material during the breakfast as well as signage scattered throughout. Company logo for signage is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Main Plenary – Friday, October 7 – SOLD OUT! The ELC Opening Plenary is an opportunity to put your brand in front of all ELC attendees before they break for their meetings. Put your company name and logo in front of over 700 attendees at this conference keynote address. Sponsorship benefits include your logo on the screen as attendees enter, the opportunity to handout marketing material before the Plenary begins, and verbal recognition. Company logo for power point is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Lanyards – SOLD OUT! Take advantage of this opportunity to reinforce your brand in the minds of conference attendees. Your company name and logo will be printed on the lanyard each attendee will receive upon registering. Company logo is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Clappers – Saturday, October 8 ‐ SOLD OUT! The Oxford Debate is a lively, insightful, humorous, and sometimes heated. Led by 2 adjudicated teams with firm‐standing opinions (for or against) about a predetermined motion, the difference is the attendee. This is your opportunity to get your company name and logo printed on the coveted clappers that are used to support teams and show your vote. Company logo is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Silver Sponsorship Level ‐ $2,000 ‐ 3 SPOTS LEFT! (Five Sponsorships Available) Benefits:  Complimentary exhibit space  A half page, black‐and‐white ad in the ELC onsite program  Recognition on the conference website home page as an Silver Level Sponsor including your company logo linked to your website  Prominent recognition on thank you signage located in high traffic areas  Use of electronic post‐conference mailing list of registered attendees  Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges  1‐page marketing piece loaded onto all attendee flash drives  Acknowledgement in the ELC onsite program as being a sponsor and exhibitor PLUS, non‐exclusive sponsorship rights to your choice of one of the following: Refreshment Break Reserve the right to be recognized as a sponsor of this excellent networking opportunity. The morning and afternoon breaks will provide attendees with a needed respite between sessions and afford them the opportunity to network with colleagues. Benefits include company name Page 3
and logo on ‘Thank you’ signage in the foyer and the opportunity to provide marketing material on refreshment break tables during the break. This opportunity is non‐exclusive and 4 different opportunities are available. Company logo is due by Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Promotional Item Distributed at Registration Take advantage of the opportunity to reinforce your brand by providing a promotional item at registration (excludes any items already listed as part of another sponsor level). We encourage you to contact us to discuss any item you are considering. Bronze Sponsorship Level ‐ $800 (Unlimited Sponsorships Available) Benefits:  Complimentary exhibit space  Prominent recognition on thank you signage located in high traffic areas  Recognition on the conference website home page as a Bronze Level Sponsor including your company logo linked to your website  Use of electronic post‐conference mailing list of registered attendees  Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges  Acknowledgement in the ELC onsite program as being a sponsor and exhibitor A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunity (Unlimited Sponsorships Available)  Promotional Item Distribution at Registration ‐ $500  Advertising in the ELC Onsite Program; varying size – cost breakdown listed below Location & Type Amount Size Full‐page, B/W $1,000 5” x 7 ½” Full‐page, Color $1,250 5” x 7 ½” Half‐page, B/W $700 5” x 3 ¾” (horizontal) Half‐page, Color $900 5” x 3 ¾” (horizontal) Inside Front Cover, B/W $1,500 5” x 7 ½” Inside Front Cover, Color $1,750 5” x 7 ½” Inside Back Cover, B/W $1,500 5” x 7 ½” Inside Back Cover, Color $1,750 5” x 7 ½” Back Cover, B/W $2,000 5” x 7 ½” Back Cover, Color $2,250 5” x 7 ½” Page 4
ORDER SUMMARY Sponsorships: _____ Platinum Sponsor ($5,000) _____ Gold Sponsor ($3,000) _____ Silver Sponsor ($2,000) _____ Bronze Sponsor ($800) Please indicate which event/item you would like to sponsor at your chosen level: _________________________________________________ Advertising (prices listed above): _____ Full‐page (B/W or Color) _____ Half‐page (B/W or Color) _____ Inside Front Cover (B/W or Color) _____ Inside Back Cover (B/W or Color) _____ Back Cover (B/W or Color) Flyer Distribution ($500) TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT $ $ $ $ Sponsorship Reservation Form 2016 Education Leadership Conference October 7‐10, 2016 Phoenix, AZ Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _________________ Country: ____________________ Company Website: ________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________ Page 5
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ Provide the name of staff who will be onsite representing your company: (Please Print Clearly) ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ POLICIES AND REGULATIONS: The sponsor/exhibitor agrees to observe all policies and regulations set forth in the ELC 2016 Exhibitor Prospectus, including the Exhibitor Code of Conduct. The person whose authorized signature appears above has read and hereby agrees to the policies for exhibiting at the 2016 Education Leadership Conference and acknowledges that the exhibiting company. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be received in writing via email to Educationsection@apta.org by October 1, 2016. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS For cancellations received prior to August 1, 2016, the exhibitor will be responsible for 25% of the full booth fee. For cancellations received after August 1, 2016, and prior to October 1, 2016, the exhibitor will be responsible for 50% of the full booth fee. No refunds will be made after October 1, 2016. Printed Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT Exhibitors may register online with credit card ‐ Click here to be linked to the registration page! If you prefer to pay via check, please print and mail this form with your check with payment in full to: Education Leadership Conference 2016, APTA Attn: Andi Page 1055 N Fairfax Street, Ste. 205 Alexandria, VA 22314‐1488 Confirmation of receipt will be sent upon receipt of payment; booth numbers will be sent out prior to ELC. Acceptance of an application to exhibit does not constitute endorsement of your product/service by the Section or APTA. This application must be received with payment in full. Page 6