NAMRC/MSEC Conference 2016 June 27 July 1, 2016 Blacksburg, Virginia Welcome to the 2016 International Manufacturing Research Conference! Virginia Tech welcomes you to join us for the 44th SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) and the Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED) of ASME s 11th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2016) to be held on June 27 July 1, 2016 in Blacksburg, Virginia at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. This conference is the premier international forum for applied research and industrial applications in manufacturing and design. Blacksburg, Virginia is the home of the Virginia Tech campus and is one of the top 10 places to live in the country according to Outside Magazine. Blacksburg, Virginia is also home to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center which houses over 170 research, technology and support companies. This park is over 230 acres in a mountain setting and employs over 2,700 individuals. In collaboration with Virginia Tech, the CRC advances the research, educational and technology transfer missions of the university. The 2016 conference schedule will include keynote and technical presentations, expert panels, student poster presentations, an exhibition of industry partners, an early career forum, Virginia Tech tours, an awards banquet, luncheons and more. This conference will highlight cutting edge manufacturing research in technical paper, technical presentation, poster, and panel sessions. We have opportunities for you to sponsor and/or exhibit during the workshops and conference. There are two exhibitor levels available. The premium exhibitors will receive an opportunity to speak before the entire conference at Tuesday s opening lunch. Your company will also have a hosted, reserved table to entertain participants. All exhibitors will have price booth space located in the heart of The Inn at Virginia Tech in order to enhance your time with participants between sessions. Additionally there are sponsorship opportunities that may include exhibit space as well as various levels of acknowledgement in conference materials, bags, lanyards, and signage. Please see the attachments for details on the opportunities. Sponsorships and exhibiting opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Every attempt will be made to honor your request, however, assignments are at the discretion of the organizing committee and are limited. For sponsorship and exhibitor inquiries, please contact: Leslie Thornton-O Brien Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education 540-231-9617 lthornto@vt.edu Hope to see you in Blacksburg in June! Jaime Jaime Camelio Professor 1
NAMRC/MSEC Conference 2016 June 27 July 1, 2016 Blacksburg, Virginia Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities There are many exciting opportunities for your company or organization to be involved with this conference. Each level of support allows you to increase your level of visibility. Titanium $20,000 Presenting Sponsorship Company logo on all emails advertising conference with link 5 conference registrations Special acknowledgement in the conference program Signs listing you as the award banquet sponsor prominently displayed Platinum $10,000 Award Banquet Sponsorship 4 conference registrations Special acknowledgement in the conference program Signs listing you as the award banquet sponsor prominently displayed Gold $7,500 Tutorial, Conference Award, Tuesday Night Industry Reception, or Wednesday Night Campus Reception Sponsorship 3 conference registrations Signs listing you as a sponsor prominently displayed Silver $5,000 Monday Techworking Reception Sponsorship 2 conference registrations Bronze $2,000 Lanyard or Bag Sponsorship Lanyard: Company name on the conference website Company name on lanyard Bag: Company name on the conference website Company logo on bag Bag Insert Sponsorship $500 1-8 1/2 x 11 bag insert for conference bag. Send to: Leslie Thornton-O Brien at the address below. Premium Exhibitor $2,000 A prominently located 6 exhibition space (includes skirted table) 2 chairs and waste basket Opportunity to speak before entire conference at lunch on Tuesday Sponsored table at lunch Electric provided 1 conference booth registration ($500 per additional booth personnel) Exhibitor $1,500 A 6 exhibition space (includes skirted table) 2 chairs and waste basket Electric provided 1 conference booth registration ($500 per additional booth personnel) Techworking Exhibit $1,000 12-18 in exhibit space for Monday night Techworking reception (will be a display area during reception) Company Logo Please submit your logo as a high resolution vector EPS or PDF file. Any colors should be converted to CMYK. Make sure all fonts have been converted to paths or outlines. Email files to Leslie Thornton- O Brien at lthornton@vt.edu by June 1, 2016. Logos received after June 1, 2016 are not guaranteed to be in conference materials. Sponsorship and exhibitor questions? Contact: Leslie Thornton-O Brien Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education 540-231-9617 lthornto@vt.edu 2
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Form NAMRC/MSEC Conference 2016 June 27 July 1, 2016 The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia Page 1 of 3 Please print or type. Organization s name as you wish it to appear on website, banner and/or in the conference program: Company URL: Contact for all correspondence: Name Email Billing Information: Name Email Address City State Zip Country Daytime Phone No. Fax No. Sponsorship Opportunities: $20,000 Titanium Presenting Sponsorship Will you be exhibiting? Yes No $10,000 Platinum Award Banquet Sponsorship Will you be exhibiting? Yes No $7,500 Gold Tutorial, Conference Award, Will you be exhibiting? Yes No Tuesday Night Industry Reception, or Wednesday Night Campus Reception Sponsorship $5,000 Silver Monday Techworking Reception Sponsorship $2,000 Bronze Lanyard or Bag Sponsorship $500 Bag Insert Sponsorship Exhibitor Opportunities: $2,000 Premium Exhibit Booth (includes 1 conference booth registration) $1,500 Exhibit Booth (includes 1 conference booth registration) $1,000 Techworking Exhibitor only $500 per Additional Booth Personnel $500 x = $ Total Sponsorship: $ Total Exhibitor: $ Will you require electricity for your display? Yes No 3 Grand Total: $ Office Use Entered AMT: CC/CHK#: DATE: 2016namrc-msec-s 563190 webpdf
Page 2 of 3 2016namrc-msec-s 563190 webpdf webpdf Sponsor Complimentary Registration(s) (Titanium-5, Platinum-4, Gold-3, Silver-2, Bronze and below-0) 2. Name on Badge: 3. Name on Badge: 4. Name on Badge: 5. Name on Badge: Exhibitor Complimentary Conference Booth Registration 4
Page 3 of 3 2016namrc-msec-s 563190 webpdf webpdf Additional Exhibitor Booth Personnel ($500 per additional person) 2. Name on Badge: 3. Name on Badge: 4. Name on Badge: Company Logo Submission Please submit your company logo as a high resolution vector EPS or PDF file. Any colors should be converted to CMYK. Make sure all fonts have been converted to paths or outlines. Email files to Holly McClung at hmcclung@vt.edu by June 1, 2016. Logos received after June 1, 2016 are not guaranteed to be in conference materials. Refund No refunds will be issued. Cancellation Policy Booth personnel may be substituted at any time for this program. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations. For weather or disaster-related program cancellation or postponement information, please call 540-231-9489. Method of payment: Payment of registration fees is required prior to program attendance. Registration will be processed when payment is received. To pay a fee by a VT department via HokieMart, you must select VT CPE registration fee as your exhibitor and attach this completed form. Check enclosed (Make payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech CE) Checks must be drawn on U.S. bank in U.S. dollars. (There will be a $50 processing fee for all returned checks.) Credit Card: Visa MC AmEx (Credit Card payment may be mailed, faxed, or given to registrar over the phone. No credit card information will be processed by voice mail or email.) Cardholder name Cardholder signature Date Return with payment by June 1, 2016 (no staples, tape, or paper clips, please) to: Conference Registrar Continuing and Professional Education Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0272 702 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, VA 24061 phone: 540/231 5182 fax: 540/231 3306 (for credit card registrations only) The information you provide is subject to the Freedom of Information Act guidelines. Card No. Exp. Date 5