NORTHERN BIOECONOMY DELEGATION Delegation Package

NORTHERN BIOECONOMY DELEGATION Delegation Package Head of Delegation:

PACKAGE CONTENTS Northern Bioeconomy Delegation... 3 About Naturallia 2015... 4 Who Should Attend Naturallia 2015... 6 Frequently Asked Questions... 7 Exhibitors... 9 Sponsorship Opportunities... 10 Accommodations in Sudbury... 11 Contact Information... 12 Page 2/12

NORTHERN BIOECONOMY DELEGATION Northern Bioeconomy Delegation The Biomass North Development Centre supports the development of a robust bioeconomy in northern Ontario. As a sector association focused on the growth and sustainability of an Ontario bioeconomy, Biomass North builds strategic alliances between all members of the value chain t from small municipalities to large industry and all points in between. By performing cutting edge market and technical research, through knowledge transfer and implementing best practices, and by driving innovation in new products and business models, Biomass North aspires to make northern Ontario a global leader in the emerging bioeconomy. The Biomass North sector association is a progressive network of municipalities, First Nations, SME's, industry, academia and various organizations with common goals and interests in the Ontario bioeconomy, including: Transitioning northern Ontario to a global leader in the bioeconomy Driving policy and regulatory reform to overcome barriers Developing sustainable supply chains and economic development opportunities Enhancing technology transfer and driving innovation Developing domestic and export markets for bioproducts Visit www.biomassnorth.org to learn more and to become a member of the Biomass North sector association. 2015 Forestry Automation Expo Pre-Naturallia Event - Nov 10th, Sudbury The Biomass North Development Centre is hosting the 2015 Forestry Automation Expo to showcase the latest developments in forestry automation, equipment, technologies, training and safety. The Expo will bring harvesters, sustainable forest licensees, equipment providers, forestry partners and professionals, and entrepreneurs to the one day event. More than a traditional trade-show, equipment vendors and service providers will deliver ongoing information sessions throughout the day. Hosted in the same week as Naturallia 2015, the Forestry Automation Expo is an ideal bridge event for those Naturallia participants, exhibitors and sponsors that seek to connect with the forestry sector in Ontario. Visit www.biomassnorth.org to learn more. The Biomass North Development Centre will be acting as a Head of Delegation for Naturallia 2015. Our Northern Bioeconomy Delegation will be of value to groups involved in forestry or biomass, academia or research, equipment or resource manufacturing, bioproduct development, or related businesses with current or planned operations in the Ontario or international bioeconomy. In addition to the standard Naturallia passport and services, by joining our Northern Bioeconomy Delegation we will provide you with: An immediate network of bioeconomy experts and fellow delegates $50.00 reimbursement on your Naturallia ticket purchase (upon completion of the post- Naturallia survey) Free exhibition booth space at our Northern Bioeconomy pavilion (on a first come first serve basis while space is available) Guidance with the registration process and Naturallia matcht making software On- site eyes and ears support at the event including guidance with pre- arranged meetings, seeking and facilitating additional meetings, managing logistics and more Support and assistance with follow- up activities after the event Information on travel costs, hotel accommodations, meals and various other logistics. Delegation members will be required to book their own travel plans, accommodations and meals, and at their own expense How to Join Our Delegation To confirm your spot on the Northern Bioeconomy Delegation visit www.naturallia.com/registration/ and begin the standard Naturallia registration process. The final question of the registration form will ask if you are registering as part of a delegation - please indicate "Biomass North Development Centre" as your head of delegation. For any questions relating to the Northern Bioeconomy Delegation please contact Francis Gallo at francisg@biomassnorth.org Page 3/12

ABOUT NATURALLIA 2015 Canada s leading business alliance forum on natural resources. ack for a 4th edition, Naturallia is once again offering a unique opportunity for Canadian businesses operating in the Natural Resources sector in 2015. This event is designed to connect business to business and facilitate local, regional, national and international exchanges. This year, Naturallia will bring together more than 100 companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) from over 14 countries in the following sectors: Advanced Manufacturing Value-added Forest Products Mining Supply and Services Smart Energy Development, Supply and Services The Naturallia Process: How it works At Naturallia, companies are targeted in their approach and efficient with their time. Described as speed dating for business, participants are matched for oneon-one meetings during forums on international trade, investment and business development. Prior to the event, participants will complete a registration form and questionnaire to provide details on their company background and business objectives. Participants will then receive a Naturallia catalogue, request meetings with up to 20 companies listed in the catalogue, and are then matched using an advanced software application. VISIT www.naturallia.com FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER What do you get at Naturallia 2015 Up to 14 pre-qualified 30-minute meetings based on your selection criteria Access to international trade experts (trade lawyers, financial institutions, insurers, customs and brokerage specialists, transportation experts, and more!) Admission to welcome reception, industry round tables and keynote address Numerous networking opportunities outside of the regular meeting schedule Simultaneous translation services for all meetings (English and French) Industry tours of leading Ontario companies Admission to the Naturallia 2015 gala dinner and entertainment, and Wednesday evening reception Transportation to and from hotel and venues All meals for the event (7) Page 4/12

Opportunity #4 Sudbury, the mining capital of North America Greater Sudbury, known for its Big Nickel, unspoiled wilderness, and being the mining capital of North America, it is the ideal place to host Naturallia 2015 and showcase everything Northern Ontario has to offer. Blessed with abundant natural resources and an environment conducive to successful business, Northern Opportunity #1 Ontario represents a great business opportunity for natural resource based companies. It s a natural fit! Top Business Sectors Coupled with the geographical benefits and beautiful landscapes, Northern Ontario communities are dedicated Naturallia attracts businesses from the world s leading to the sustainable development of Canada s forests and economic sectors. This year, Naturallia 2015 will invite forestry sector; Ontario s $10.7 billion mining industry; over 300 companies in key sectors related to: and to being a viable jurisdiction for investment and growth in smart energy as the Alternative Energy Region Advanced Manufacturing; Canada s leading business alliance forum on natural resources. of North America. Value-added Forest Products; Mining Supply and Services; and Sudbury s mining industry is a key component of the Development and Services ack forsmart a 4thEnergy edition, NaturalliaSupply is once again The Naturallia Process: Howmining it works Northern Ontario economy, and its robust supply offering a unique opportunity for Canadian and service networks are hot beds of innovation. businesses operating in the natural resource At Naturallia, are targeted in their approach Opportunity #2 Connecting withcompanies these suppliers and manufacturers is an and efficient with their time. Described by some as sectors in 2015. This event is designed to connect opportunity that should not be missed. Grow Your Business Internationally speed dating for business, participants are matched for business-to- business and facilitate local, regional, one-on-one meetings during forums on international trade, national andyour international exchanges. Increase export business, form new partnerships and Whyand Participate in Naturallia 2015? investment business development. explore global markets through Naturallia s business-tothisbusiness year, Naturallia willprocess. bring together than matchmaking Network more with business Naturallia 2015 a unique opportunity to the connect Participants fillprovides in a presentation form, receive Natu300leaders companies and SMEs from around the(small world. and medium with business leaders in targeted sectors that operate in to rallia catalogue two weeks before the event, return up enterprises) from over 14 countries in the followontario, Canada and internationally. 20 meeting request forms from among the companies ing sectors: Opportunity #3 Northern Ontario Business and Industry Advanced Manufacturing listed in the catalogue, and are matched using a match-making software program. Value-added Forest Products CHECK OUT www.naturallia.com FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO REGISTER The vast regions of Northern Ontario are home to many different Mining Supplyoperating and Services businesses at the leading edge of the 21st century s global economy. From sophisticated wood and paper Smartproducts EnergytoDevelopment, mass-transit vehicles and Supply and Services remote-control mining equipment, Northern Ontario s products and services are known around the world. Northern Ontario encompasses vast natural resources, lands and waters, provincial parks, fisheries, and natural wilderness areas that are among the most pristine and beautiful in the world. Contact Information: Myriam Francisque M.Sc, ONTARIO Project Officer RDÉE Ontario T: 613 590-2493 C: 613 890-3822 mfrancisque@rdee-ont.ca What do you get at Naturallia 2015 The region is strong30-minute in a range of industrial sectors from reception and Up to 14 pre-qualified Admission to welcome globallybased competitive resource-based companies to meetings on your selection keynote address criteria leading edge information and communication technolonumerous networking gies. For more information on these sectors, please visit opportunities Access to international trade experts outside of the regular meeting schedule the Ministry of Ontario Northern Development and Mines (trade lawyers, financial institutions, (MNDM) sector profiles at: insurers, customs and brokerage Simultaneous translation services for http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northernall meetings (English and French) specialists, transportation experts, development/sector-profiles. and more!) Industry tours of leading Ontario companies Admission to the Naturallia 2015 gala dinner and entertainment, and Wednesday evening reception MICHIGAN Transportation to and from hotel and venues All meals for the event (7) Located in beautiful Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Page 5/12

WHO SHOULD ATTEND NATURALLIA 2015 Value-Added Forest Products & Processes La transformation du bois à valeur ajoutée Smart Energy Development Développement des énergies intelligentes Advanced Manufacturing Fabrication de pointe More than 100 companies involved in the forestry, mining industries, smart energy, and advanced manufacturing will meet to discuss business partnerships and alliances, product range and distribution network expansion, technology development, products and services, licensing, outsourcing and more! Naturallia s proven matchmaking system generates powerful connections inspired by the entrepreneurial approach of participating businesses. Profile of participating companies : Manufacturers of specialized products; Leaders in the fields of mechanical technologies and of automation; Research centers in innovation and new technologies; Companies specializing in the design, assembly, and the manufacture of industrial components; Companies specializing in the environment, as well as in land management and development; Leaders from Canada and abroad. Mining Supply and Services Fournisseurs de biens et services miniers Page 6/12

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS REGISTRATION How do I register for Naturallia 2015? That's easy - visit www.naturallia.com and click the "registration" tab. How can I attend Naturallia as a member of the Northern Bioeconomy Delegation? The final question of the Eventbrite registration form asks if you are registering as part of a delegation. Please indicate "Biomass North Development Centre" as your head of delegation. MULTI SECTOR This forum is not specialized enough for my domain/area. Multi- sector = richness and diversity of contacts. There are always many overlaps between business sectors in the organized meetings. My area is too specialized to take part in a forum with so many sectors. Overall attitude to finding partners: one attends the forum with the intention of meeting companies operating upstream, downstream and parallel to one s own activity, in other markets, and even those in direct competition (to create synergy in new or emerging markets). There won t be enough companies in my sector. Buyers will always be found at the forum, and business will be done. The objective is above all strategic and cooperative, increasing the number of contacts, networking, seeking alliances and complementing activities, etc. A DIFFERENT TYPE OF FORUM There will not be buyers of my product. Naturallia is aimed at business owners/directors rather than salespeople. The participants, top level representatives of SMEs, make contact with other like- minded entrepreneurs in all kinds of partnerships, such as development, sales, suppliers, sub- contracting, distribution, logistics, export, and R&D. This is not a contractor- subcontractor forum. It s the number of prequalified participants to the forum that present such diverse contact opportunities. This includes the industry sectors and geographical zones represented. MY BUSINESS SECTOR IS NOT REPRESENTED There aren t enough registered companies from my sector. Registration is not closed yet. Other companies will complete their catalogue profile up until a few days before the forum. Nonetheless, it is better to be registered earlier, in order to be visible for longer in the catalogue. I don t want to meet companies from another sector. Delegation Leaders can be contacted to find matching companies in their region to suit your company. Page 7/12

WHO WILL I MEET? I do not know WHO I will meet when I am registering. The matchmaking software uses the entire pool of meeting choices to create the meeting schedules. Your schedule will contain meetings you have requested, meetings where you are requested, and reciprocal meetings, where both sides have requested the other. I have no guarantee of meeting the companies that I have chosen in the catalogue. The software treats your choices in order of priority, from first to last. A choice in position No. 1, or in the top few, is very likely to be satisfied. There is no way of seeing other registered companies at the time of registration. You will be able to create additional meetings during the forum. We have a set of tools to allow one to locate and meet any registered company. This is essential for companies with whom it was not possible to organize a meeting. I would like to receive my meeting plan two weeks before the start of the event. It is not feasible to send out the appointment program two weeks prior to the event, as there are always last- minute cancellations or registrations. If we were to do the matchmaking too early, we would not be able to include the data required to generate the best possible meeting schedule. GUARANTEED NUMBER OF MEETINGS You cannot guarantee me a specific number of meetings at the forum. The number of meetings depends on the number of choices made and received. It s up to the participant to optimize the outcome of their schedule by making the most meeting choices possible. How many of my own meeting choices will be satisfied? The descriptive quality of your profile in the catalogue is imperative for a successful forum: a clear, short description of your activities, your projects and your objectives. Will I be refunded if I don t receive enough organized meetings? Reimbursements are rarely possible since the Delegation Leader performs the pre- event qualitative recruitment. RECIPROCAL MEETING CHOICES What if I do not want to meet the companies that have chosen me? The unexpected element of unrequested meetings, where participants find themselves approached for new projects, business deals, materials, and other proposals that they would never have thought of, often leads to the most profitable meetings. Remember, this company is seeking you out for a reason. Who exactly are the people who are requesting a meeting with me? You are kindly asked to honour the organized meetings, even if you have not requested them. In the case of a lack of interest, a meeting may last only five minutes, which only leaves more time for informal meeting. Page 8/12

EXHIBITORS Becoming a Naturallia 2015 exhibitor is an excellent opportunity to showcase your organization, given the high- traffic layout and prime positioning at the event. Exhibitors promote their products and services to a unique international audience featuring hundreds of business leaders and entrepreneurs from across Canada and around the world. Cost: $2,995 CAD (plus applicable taxes) As an addition to the business- to- business matchmaking offered at Naturallia 2015, the exhibitor area provides additional informal opportunities to network. As an exhibitor, you bring your knowledge, expertise and contacts to the table, which can help facilitate market access. Includes One exhibitor booth (approx. 8 x 10 ), strategically placed for maximum traffic and visibility Company profile included in participant catalogues, both online and hard- copy Accept meeting requests from participants and meet one- on- one with participating companies who seek your services One forum registration, plus discounted registration for additional employees ($595, reduced from $1250), including: o Welcome reception on November 11 o Access to matchmaking sessions on November 12 and 13 o Breakfast & lunch on November 12 and 13 o Gala dinner on November 12 o Closing reception on November 13 Who should exhibit? Trade organizations: Representatives from a range of organizations, including trade departments, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations. They act as the gateway to their market, providing valuable information about doing business, while promoting the opportunities in each market. Included in this group are Naturallia s Delegation Leaders. Service providers: Includes international business specialists, legal firms, insurers, transportation and logistics, customs and brokerage specialists, financial advisors, and trade consultants. These experts facilitate doing business on- site and provide advice and guidance to participating companies that support business growth. Sponsors and partners: Showcase for all supporting partners, funders, and major sponsors of Naturallia 2015, also including local industry association and government departments, as well as business support programs. International trade specialists and industry representatives: From the public and private sectors, as well as a range of service providers who support doing business internationally. Contact For more information on becoming an exhibitor at Naturallia 2015, please contact Paul Reid at paul.reid@sudbury.ca or 705-674- 4455 ext 4608. Page 9/12

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If your organization participates as a sponsor, you have the opportunity to reap the associated benefits with each tier of sponsorship, such as a Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Nickel. Naturallia 2015 Nickel $25,000 Gold $10,000 Silver $7500 Bronze $5,000 Website On-site signage, including vertical screens (logo) Information booth at airport, hotel & registration (logo) Pull-up banners (logo) Plenary placeholder slides (logo) E-newsletters (logo) Coppper $1,500+ Special items Naturallia 2015 marketing video (logo) Exhibition booth (8' x 10') x 2 $2,995 Attendee directory ad space Full page Half page Quarter page Logo only Name only Program ad Half page Third page Third page Quarter page Speaking opportunities (2-minutes each) 9 6 2 1 International Gala Dinner (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) Present keynote speaker at International Gala Dinner (logo, verbal recognition) Guest passes to International Gala Dinner 8 6 4 2 VIP passes to post-gala reception with keynote speaker 8 6 4 2 Complimentary registrations (valued at $1250 each) 5 3 2 1 Naturallia 2015 post-event video (logo, verbal recognition) Press conferences (logo, verbal recognition) Breakfast, Thursday and Friday (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) Lunch, Thursday and Friday (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) Opening ceremony (logo, verbal recognition) Closing ceremony (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) Coffee break (logo and verbal recognition) $750 Sector seminar sponsor: mining procurement (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) $2,000 Sector seminar sponsor: value-added forestry (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) $2,000 Sector seminar sponsor: energy (logo, verbal recognition, table handouts) $2,000 Delegate bag (logo) Delegate bag inserts $2,500 Sponsorship levels and benefits are negotiable; contact Paul Reid at paul@naturallia.com or 705-674-4455 x4608 for more details. Page 10/12

ACCOMODATIONS IN SUDBURY Holiday Inn Sudbury Both leisure and business travelers will find the services and amenities they need at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites of Sudbury, Ontario. Our hotel s location is convenient to many Sudbury attractions and businesses as well as the Sudbury Airport (YSB). From the heated, indoor pool and whirlpool to our on- site restaurants, The Rendezvous Lounge & The Four Corners Dining Room, we provide top- quality amenities beyond those of other hotels in Sudbury. Our hotel s rooms feature comfortable triple- sheeted bedding, work areas with free high- speed Internet access, large 42 inch TVs with on- demand movies and other choice amenities. Rates: King executive nonsmoking: $129.00 CAD / night King feature nonsmoking: $129.00 CAD / night Two queen beds nonsmoking: $129.00 CAD / night One queen bed nonsmoking: $129.00 CAD / night One queen bed wheelchair accessible nonsmoking: $129.00 CAD / night Book HOLIDAY INN SUDBURY here (Group code: NAT) Hampton Inn Sudbury Hampton Inn Sudbury, Ontario is a great Sudbury hotel conveniently located on Highway 69/400 and close to Highways 17 and 144. Discover more than 300 lakes and acres of untamed woodlands that make Sudbury an outdoor wonderland. Begin each day at our Sudbury hotel with a cup of fresh coffee brewed in your room, and join us for a free hot breakfast in the dining area. Plan your day s activities using the free WiFi in your room or our business center. Rates: Two queen beds nonn smoking: $131.00 CAD / night Book HAMPTON INN SUDBURY here (Group code: NAT) Homewood Suites by Hilton Homewood Suites by Hilton Sudbury, Ontario is a great choice of lodging for extended stays. Our Sudbury hotel is an alln suite residentialn style hotel conveniently situated at the gateway to the city of Sudbury. Whether you re traveling to Sudbury, Ontario for extended stay business or a shortn term visit, our Sudbury hotel suites offer guests the comforts of home with thoughtful amenities. Rates: One king bed studio suite nonn smoking: $149.00 CAD / night Book HOMEWOOD SUITES SUDBURY here (Group code: NAT) Page 11/12

CONTACT INFORMATION Northern Bioeconomy Delegation Contact: Francis Gallo Project Director Biomass North Development Centre T: (705) 206-7687 E: francisg@biomassnorth.org Naturallia 2015 Contact: Myriam Francisque Project Officer RDÉE Ontario T: (613) 590-2493 C: 613 890-3822 E: mfrancisque@rdee-ont.ca Naturallia 2015 Partners Page 12/12