GMA SCIENCE FORUM EMBRACING CHALLENGES. MEETING FUTURE NEEDS. APRIL 12 15, 2015 GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER NATIONAL HARBOR, MD www.gmascienceforum.com SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS2015
The GMA SCIENCE FORUM is the preeminent gathering of food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry professionals for exploration of the critical scientific and regulatory developments that are impacting public health, product safety and the industry at large. The 2015 Forum will bring focus to these issues with discussions led by top-tier scientific, health and policy experts from industry, government and academia. Why Sponsor? Sponsoring the Science Forum will provide your company with the opportunity to introduce a new audience to your organization s services by raising your company s visibility and creating overall awareness with the key decision-makers within the industry. Securing your sponsorship today will guarantee your added exposure and publicity in all conference promotions. All GMA Science Forum sponsors will benefit from the following: Verbal acknowledgement throughout the conference. Company name and logo prominently displayed on the recognition screen at the start of each general session. Company name and logo printed in final program. Company name and logo listed on the conference website. Company logo listed on a Thank You Sponsors sign displayed in the registration area. First right of renewal for sponsorship in the following year. Please keep in mind, sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Who Attends? Senior level executives from the following disciplines: Scientists Research and Development Regulatory Affairs Nutrition and Labeling Quality Assurance Food Security International Trade Food Safety SOME OF OUR RECENT ATTENDEES Abbott Nutrition Archer Daniels Midland Ball Corporation Bay Valley Foods, LLC Bimbo Bakeries USA Bueno Foods Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Bush Brothers & Co. Campbell Soup Company Cargill, Incorporated Chiquita/Fresh Express Clement Pappas & Co. The Clorox Company The Coca-Cola Company ConAgra Foods The Dannon Company Daymon Worldwide, Inc. Del Monte Foods Co. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Ferrero USA, Inc. General Mills, Inc. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. H.J. Heinz Company Henkel of America, Inc. The Hershey Company Hormel Foods Association The J.M. Smucker Co. Kellogg Company Keystone Foods LLC Knouse Foods Kraft Foods Inc. The Kroger Company Lakeside Foods, Inc. Land O Lakes, Inc. Malt-O-Meal Company Mars, Incorporated McCain Foods USA, Inc. McCormick & Company McDonald s Corporation McKee Foods Corporation Mondeléz International, Inc. Monsanto Company Morgan Foods, Inc. Nestlé USA, Inc. Ocean Spray Cranberries PepsiCo, Inc. Pinnacle Foods Group The Procter & Gamble Co. Rich Products Corp. Ruiz Foods, Inc. Sara Lee Corporation The Schwan Food Co. Starbucks Corporation Starkist Company Target Corporation Unilever Wegmans Food Markets Welch Foods, Inc. WhiteWave Foods Co. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS Becoming a sponsor of the Science Forum will provide your company with the opportunity to introduce your services to a new audience and enhance your relationships with existing clients by raising your company s profile within the industry. PLATINUM LEVEL CONTENT SESSION Have your organization recognized as a key sponsor of the 2015 GMA Science Forum. Your team s logo will be prominently featured on the conference materials. Your organization will also have the opportunity to deliver a 45-minute breakout session organized by your team. This is your opportunity to show your full support of the CPG industry s science and regulatory focused initiatives and efforts! 45-minute concurrent sponsor educational session delivered by the practitioner of your choice. 10' x 10' Exhibit Space to highlight your organization s services, thought leadership, Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each place setting. Four full complimentary conference registrations. $20,000 GMA Member $22,500 Non-Member
GOLD LEVEL SCIENCE FORUM ANNUAL DINNER Opportunity to sponsor Tuesday evening s dinner and introduce the dinner entertainment Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each place setting. Ability to meet and greet attendees at dinner event entrance. Three full complimentary conference registrations. $15,000 GMA Member $17,500 Non-Member KEYNOTE BREAKFAST Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of the Keynote breakfast. Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker during the opening session. Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each setting. Three full complimentary conference registrations. $15,000 GMA Member $17,500 Non-Member
GOLD LEVEL KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of the Keynote luncheon. Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker during the luncheon session. Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each place setting. Three full complimentary conference registrations. $15,000 GMA Member $17,500 Non-Member LUNCHEON The day s luncheon will be organized by GMA and will feature networking and great conversations. Opportunity to make introductory remarks at luncheon. Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each place setting. Three full complimentary conference registrations. $15,000 GMA Member $17,500 Non-Member
SILVER LEVEL SCIENCE FORUM ANNUAL RECEPTION Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of the event s annual reception before the evening s dinner. Opportunity to introduce a conference general session. Two full complimentary conference registrations. Sponsoring receptions and breakfasts will showcase your company among 400+ conference attendees! $10,000 GMA Member $12,500 Non-Member NETWORKING BREAKFAST Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of the event s networking breakfast, taking place in the exhibit hall. Two full complimentary conference registrations. $10,000 GMA Member $12,500 Non-Member
BRONZE LEVEL NETWORKING BREAKS Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of one of the networking breaks throughout the duration of the conference, taking place within the exhibit hall. One full complimentary conference registration. Four Opportunities $7,500 GMA Member $9,000 Non-Member PARTNER LEVEL EXHIBIT SPACE One 10' x 10' exhibit space to highlight your organization s services, thought leadership, and capabilities within the new Exhibit Hall. The conference reception, networking luncheon, and all refreshment breaks will take place within the Exhibit Hall, putting your team in the forefront of all attendees. One full complimentary conference registration. $5,000 GMA Member $6,500 Non-Member
PARTNER LEVEL LANYARDS* Have the attendees do your marketing for you while they display your logo around their neck throughout the conference. Your company s logo will be printed on the lanyard for each attendee s badge. $5,000 GMA Member $6,500 Non-Member CONFERENCE PROGRAM* Your logo prominently displayed near the front of the program will give your company strong visibility and align it with the conference s main stage and educational content. $5,000 GMA Member $6,500 Non-Member HOTEL KEY CARDS* Sponsor one of the most-used items of the conference: the keycard! Your logo will be featured on room cards given to the attendees when they check in to the hotel. $5,000 GMA Member $6,500 Non-Member * These opportunities do not include complimentary registrations or exhibit space
INTENT TO SPONSOR FORM 2015 GMA SCIENCE FORUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY PLATINUM LEVEL: $20,000/$22,500 BRONZE LEVEL: $7,500/$9,000 Content Session Only 1 Left! Refreshment Break GOLD LEVEL: $15,000/$17,500 PARTNER LEVEL: $5,000/$6,500 Keynote Breakfast Exhibit Space Keynote Luncheon Lanyards Science Forum Annual Dinner Conference Program Idea Exchange Luncheon Hotel Key Cards SILVER LEVEL: $10,000/$12,500 Science Forum Annual Reception Networking Breakfast CONTACT NAME: TITLE: COMPANY: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: On behalf of (company), I agree to sponsor the selected item(s) above. SIGNATURE: DATE: PLEASE RETURN FORM VIA E-MAIL OR FAX TO: Chad Ross, Member Recruiting and Associate Member Value Creation cross@gmaonline.org P: (202) 295-3936 F: (202) 337-4508