Renew, restore, regenerate You are invited to sponsor and exhibit at the Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference College Park Marriott & Conference Center March 6-8, 017 College Park, MD Our work can weigh on us. Sustainability practitioners often get caught up in the doing less bad aspect of sustainability and can falter under the scientific prognosis for planet Earth. We adopt goals and metrics to help us reduce our environmental impact but it can often feel like our efforts are not enough, that we are not moving the needle. This is the path that everyone knows well. It is weighty and can cause even the most stalwart advocates to burn out. However, a new world of sustainability is emerging, one that is about doing more good, and includes net positive buildings, regenerative design, zero waste, and resilient communities. Hand-in-hand with this change in philosophy comes an opportunity for net positive sustainability to enter our thinking, our work and our connection to campuses. Engaging in sustainability from this perspective allows us, as change makers, to renew our passion for work, restore a sense of well-being through our community connection and regenerate through net positive personal practices. In the past five years, Smart and Sustainable (SSCC) has hosted attendees from more than 400 unique colleges, universities, non-profits and government departments and agencies. The conference is uniquely designed to appeal to campus teams (i.e. sustainability managers, business officers, facilities staff, faculty, and students), and is a perfect venue to market, network, and promote your organization s sustainable products and services. The entirety of the Conference focuses on active engagement a mong the attendees, a mong the industry sponsors, and between the two. As a representative of Siemens, a conference sponsor, I finished the conference with an appreciation of the true intellectual value available through collaboration between institutions. This is a conference that offers exceptional value to the higher education industry and to those who support. Alison Shea Siemens Industry, Inc. SSCC Sponsor
1TH ANNUAL What makes Smart and Sustainable different? SSCC sets itself apart from other conferences by creating a program that features in-depth presentations and workshops for campus decision makers. In addition: SSCC encourages you to host (with a campus partner) and attend concurrent presentations and workshops. Being in the room means that you can offer solutions from your offering of products and services. SSCC focuses on sustainability.0 or advanced issues. As a result, we tend to attract more senior level staff in sustainability, transportation, dining, etc. SSCC tends to be smaller. We attract between 300-400 attendees each year. To ensure that our exhibitors and sponsors get great contact time with attendees, we restrict the number of booths that we sell. All breaks and the Monday evening networking reception take place in the exhibit hall. Our attendees typically spend a lot of time talking to our exhibitors. Why should you plan to attend? Why should you sponsor? We are confident that your SSCC experience will be valuable for your organization: Education Attend sessions and learn about the next level of higher education sustainability. What new challenges are your customers facing? Contribute opportunities and solutions from your industry. Partnerships We encourage exhibitors and sponsors to make submissions to the Call for Proposals. Please contact your campus partners and submit joint proposals that highlight higher education solutions. Recruiting Connect with young professionals who may provide the skills and knowledge needed by your organization. Many of our exhibitors and partners have successfully recruited new employees from SSCC attendees. Sales One-on-one, personal conversations will lead to new business relationships. The intimate exhibit area results in more time with attendees. Besides ample networking time throughout the program, SSCC holds coffee breaks and a Networking Reception in the exhibit area. Sponsorship Highlights A variety of opportunities and levels with a range of benefits and opportunities Free advertisement in the printed program and social media Access to thousands of sustainability professionals and young professionals/students Logo profile on conference website with link to your site Small exhibit area allowing for quality one-on-one time with attendees. Dedicated time for attendees to meet with exhibitors, including breaks and a Networking Reception Invitations to the Sponsor Recognition Dinner A green and socially responsible conference and host venue Close proximity to Washington, D.C. area colleges, universities, tourist attractions and restaurant city of the year (Bon Appétit magazine). I have budget for one conference per year. I m glad this is the one I chose. Exhibitor, 016
In 016 160 colleges, organizations and companies from 36 states and 4 countries were represented. Institution type represented Small Institution Research University Career fields represented Facilities/Energy Comprehensive/ Doctoral Institution Community College 3% 6% 3% 39% 39% Sustainability 5% 0% 11% Research/ Education Campus Planning 4% 4% Administration/ Business 4% Sales/Marketing % Safety/Health % Nonprofit 1% Other New for 017 Student Summit Sponsorship The Student Summit, held on Sunday, March 6, brings together 150+ higher education students from across the country. Students network, share ideas, and create action plans for their own campuses by participating in a day of curated workshops. Directly promote your products and services to students from at least 5 different colleges and universities Increase your brand recognition and trust amongst millennials Connect with young professionals for internships or jobs who may provide the skills and knowledge needed by your organization Be recognized as a leader in supporting the future of the sustainability movement and the primary client of sustainability in higher education: students
1TH ANNUAL Sponsorship Opportunities Recognized as Conference Event sponsor Opportunity to welcome attendees from the podium during general session Advertisement in print and online versions of conference program (ads due Wed., March 1, 017) Recognition from the podium during general session Listing in every SSCC Newsletter (circulation:,600) Listing on all marketing materials Logo on conference website with link to your site Promotional Tweets from @SmartandSustainable (1,000+ followers) Attendee list 4 weeks in advance Invitations to the sponsor recognition event Sponsor ribbons for your name badges Exhibit Booths in prime location Conference registrations 1 Additional conference registrations discounted $100 PLATINUM GOLD SILVER $10,000 $6,000 $4,000 Plenary or Mon. Mon. or Mon. Network or Tues. Tues. AM Reception Lunch or PM Break 4 Full Half Qtr Logo Logo Name Logo Logo Name 5 pre-conf., 3 pre-conf., 1 pre-conf. during, 1 during, 1 during, 1 post-conf. 1 post-conf. 1 post-conf 4 1 1 1 4 3 1 Conference Registration includes full conference access including all scheduled conference meals and admission to plenary and concurrent sessions. Additional conference registrations Sponsors may purchase additional conference registrations at $100 off the Attendee rate. Discount will not be provided on already reduced rates including Speaker, USM and Student rates. For more information on sponsorships, advertising, and exhibiting please contact Stacey Spinella Crossan sspinell@umd.edu or 301-405-0041
Student Sponsorship Opportunities Invest in the future of our field by supporting student attendance at Smart and Sustainable. Student Scholarship Sponsor $5,000 Recognition of sponsorship for twenty (0) full conference student scholarships, including the Student Summit Recognition in print and online versions of conference program Recognition from the podium during general session Logo on conference website with link to your site Listing in every SSCC Newsletter (circulation:,600) Promotional Tweets from @SmartandSustainable (1,000+ followers), including pre-conference, 1 during the conference, and 1 post-conference Attendee list 4 weeks in advance Two invitations to the sponsor recognition event Sponsor ribbons for your name badges Add and Exhibit Booth for only $1,000 Conference registrations discounted $100 Student Summit Collateral Sponsor $500 Your one-color logo will appear on the sustainable Student Summit gift distributed to all student summit attendees Recognized from the podium at the Student Summit keynote 1 Conference Registration includes full conference access including all scheduled conference meals and admission to plenary and concurrent sessions. Additional conference registrations Sponsors may purchase additional conference registrations at $100 off the Attendee rate. Discount will not be provided on already reduced rates including Speaker, USM and Student rates. Student Summit Sponsor $,000 Recognition as Student Summit sponsor from the podium at one main conference days Recognition from the podium at the Student Summit keynote Logo listing in 1 SSCC newsletter (circulation:,600) Recognition on the Student Summit webpage with your logo and a link to your website Promotional Tweets from @SmartandSustainable (1,000+ followers), including 1 pre-conference, and 1 during the Student Summit Complimentary half page ad in the Student Summit program One invitation to the Sponsor Recognition dinner Sponsor ribbons for your Student Summit name badge Student Summit registrations for you or to be donated in your name to students in need of scholarship Main conference registrations discounted $100 Recognized on the Student Summit webpage Thanked via social media during the Student Summit from @smartandsustainable (1,000+ followers) For more information on sponsorships, advertising, and exhibiting please contact Stacey Spinella Crossan at sspinell@umd.edu or 301-405-0041
1TH ANNUAL Student Summit Program Ad Rates Book trim size = 5.5in x 8.5in Printed Program Ad Rates Book trim size = 8.5in x 11in FULL PAGE 7.5in x 10in $500 Inside Front Cover $900 Inside Back Cover $800 Outside Back Cover $1000 Purchase an ad in our printed program AD SPECS Ads shown are not scaled to actual size. A press-ready PDF is the preferable format for ad submission. A 300dpi CMYK JPG will also work. 4-color or BW. No bleeds or crop marks, please. Please submit both vertical and horizontal version of half page and quarter page ad. Artwork and payment in full must be received by Wed., March 1, at 4pm EST. FULL PAGE 5in x 7.5in = $100 1/ PAGE Vertical 3.75in x 7.5in $300 1/ PAGE Horizontal 7.5in x 4.75in $300 1/ PAGE 3.75in x 5in = $75 1/4 PAGE Vertical 3.75in x5in $00 1/4 PAGE Horizontal 7.5in x.5in $00
1TH ANNUAL Exhibit Booth Rates Business $,000 Nonprofit/Education $1,600 1 exhibit space conference registrations1 Additional conference registrations discounted $100 Promotional Tweet from @SmartandSustainable (1,000+ followers) several weeks before conference Exhibitor ribbons for your name badges Attendee list 4 weeks in advance Name, website, phone number and booth location listed in conference program Exhibit Package Includes: One 10 X 10 booth space with 8 high backdrop, 3 side-rail dividers in carpeted, pre-function space. One skirted table, two side chairs, a waste basket, and a standard 7 x 44 exhibitor identification sign. Conference Registration includes full conference access including all scheduled conference meals and admission to plenary and concurrent sessions. Additional conference registrations Sponsors may purchase additional conference registrations at $100 off the Attendee rate. Discount will not be provided on already reduced rates including Speaker, USM and Student rates. 1 Join us at a LEED Platinum hotel and conference center! Showcasing an unparalleled location near the University of Maryland, College Park, spacious, well-appointed hotel rooms and suites, and a range of useful perks, the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center combines the convenience of hotel living with the comforts of home. The hotel s exhibit hall is located across from the general session ballroom, in the heart of the venue. Introduce conference attendees to your brand and organization in an up-close, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere. We are delighted to highlight your organization in College Park. Situated just minutes from the nation s capital, the City of College Park is home to the University of Maryland and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, attractions and recreational opportunities. Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It s your home away from home with free museums and America s front yard. Plan your trip to the nation s capital by checking out all the things to do, places to eat and ways to stay. We ll see you soon.