BIOSECURITY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 1
INVITATION The Biosecurity Centre of Excellence, Box Hill Institute, is hosting the Farm Biosecurity 2016 Future Proof Your Business on 8 November 2016. Farm Biosecurity 2016 is a must attend event for primary producers and businesses with farm-biosecurity responsibilities. The event will address farm biosecurity in a practical and informative series of workshops and lectures. Sessions will address emerging threats and how to minimise the likelihood of an outbreak. We anticipate 100 attendees to this event, to be held in the newly established Biosecurity Centre of Excellence at the BHI campus in Lilydale. We would like to extend to your organisation the opportunity to be associated with this event. The success of events such as this conference depend significantly on sponsorship from industry partners. Partnering with the Farm Biosecurity 2016 will give your organisation profile to a targeted group of industry professionals attending the conference. In addition, you will be supporting the broader eastern region community and industry. A range of partnership opportunities are outlined in this Prospectus. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these partnership opportunities with you in more detail, and provide your organisation with a tailored proposal to suit your required benefits and budget. Dr Mick Blake, Director Dr Mick Blake Director Biosecurity Centre of Excellence Box Hill Institute FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 2
THE EVENT This event is designed for primary producers and organisations with a biosecurity responsibility to address farm biosecurity in a practical and informative way. The day s program will be a series of facilitated workshops and lectures by leading industry experts. WHO WILL ATTEND? Primary producers, regional growers/farmers (viticulture, horticulture, beekeepers, lifestyle farmers, poultry breeders, dairy) Contractors & businesses with biosecurity obligations Local government Agriculture and Biosecurity students. 8 November 2016 9:00am 4:30pm LILYDALE LAKESIDE CAMPUS Jarlo Drive, Lilydale VIC 3140 The first official event from the BIOSECURITY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Box Hill Institute FULL FEE: $200 PRIMARY PRODUCER: $100 FULL TIME STUDENT: $50 Lunch included special dietary requirements catered for We anticipate 100 attendees to this event FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 3
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS WORKSHOPS Implementing a Farm Biosecurity Plan Dr Jessica Lye, AUSVEG A hands-on approach to developing a plan for your business and why this plan should be part of standard operations Phylloxera Under the Microscope Dr Kevin Powell, DEDJTR A world leader in phylloxera research Dr Powell will address practical aspects of managing grape phylloxera for growers Apiary Inspection Jessica Hartland, DEDJTR Victoria s new Bee Biosecurity Officer will lead a hands-on evaluation of bee hives demonstrating how to inspect hives for disease and what to do when you spot something of concern For more visit boxhill.edu.au/event/farm-biosecurity FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 4
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Dr Aditi Mankad Research Scientist, Behavioural and Social Sciences COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION Dr Andrea Magiafoglou 360AgSolutions on behalf of Cherry Growers Australia Dr Cathy Robinson Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION Dr Brendan Rodoni Principal Research Scientist, Microbiology, Biosciences Research Division THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES Dr Simone Warner Research Director, Microbial Sciences, Pests & Diseases THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES Dr Kevin Powell Principal Research Scientist, Biosciences Research Agriculture Productivity THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 5
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES MAJOR PARTNER As the official Major Partner your company will be provided with the following: Major Partners will be celebrated at the launch of the conference and have the opportunity to address delegates in the opening welcome Your company will be promoted in all official Farm Biosecurity event conference materials Opportunity to present a 5-minute address to conference delegates Verbal acknowledgement as Major Partner Your Company logo to appear on all Farm Biosecurity event related promotional materials Opportunity to display your company freestanding banners in the main auditorium and breakout areas Promoted as a Major Partner in the lead up to the conference Opportunity to display your company s freestanding banner next to table-top display at the official lunch Your company materials displayed on a table top display Your company flyer/sample included in the official event satchel Two complimentary full conference registration passes Package cost $2,500.00 FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 6
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES WORKSHOP PARTNER As Workshops Partner our company will be provided with the following: Opportunity to introduce the Workshops to conference delegates (5-min max) Your company promoted as a Workshop Partner in the lead up to the conference Opportunity to display your company freestanding banner in the main auditorium Your company logo to appear on all event related materials Opportunity to display a further freestanding banner next to table-top display Your company materials displayed on a table top display Your company flyer/sample included in the official event satchel Two complimentary full conference registration passes Package cost $1,500.00 FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 7
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES CONFERENCE LUNCH PARTNER As the official Conference Lunch Partner your company will be provided with the following: Opportunity to display your company freestanding banner in the lunch area Your company logo to appear on all Farm Biosecurity event related materials One complimentary full conference registration Your company promoted as a Partner in the lead up to the conference The opportunity for your company to distribute promotional material at the Lunch (materials to be provided by your company) Opportunity for your company to provide a further freestanding banner next to table-top display Your company promotional materials included on table top display Your company s flyer/sample included in the official event Satchel Package cost $1000.00 FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 8
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES CONFERENCE PARTNER As an official Conference Partner your company will be entitled as follows: Your company logo to appear on all Farm Biosecurity event related materials One complimentary full conference registration Opportunity for your company to display a freestanding banner next to table-top display Your company promotional materials included on table top display Your company s flyer/sample included in the official event Satchel SATCHEL INSERT ONLY If you would like to be included in the official satchel only: Your company s flyer/sample* included in the official event Satchel Package cost $500.00 *Material is to be supplied by your company. Please note size and weight restrictions apply Package cost $100.00 FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 9
ABOUT US THE BIOSECURITY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The Biosecurity Centre of Excellence is an initiative of Box Hill Institute with support from the Victorian Government to deliver industry-led research and training on how we respond to, and recover from, pests and diseases that threaten Australia s food, agriculture, and animal health industries, and addresses Australia s unique environmental-biosecurity needs. The Centre is uniquely situated at the beautiful Lilydale Lakeside Campus in the heart of the Yarra Valley berry, fruit and winegrowing region which is also home to many small to medium sized pig and poultry businesses and a growing equine sector. The Centre also supports the delivery of Box Hill Institute s higher education biosecurity and biotechnology educational courses and will provide industry experience and vocational training where the need exists. FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 10
To John Street Campus To Maroondah Highway Melba Ave Entry Technolo gy Dr Childcare Centre Entry Trades Centre Entry Horticulture (coming soon) THE BOX HILL INSTITUTE GROUP (BHIG) Jarlo Drive N New Trade Centre (coming soon) The Box Hill Institute Group (BHIG), incorporating Box Hill Institute (BHI) and Centre for Adult Education (CAE), is a leading Victorian vocational and higher education provider with campuses located in the eastern suburbs of Box Hill, Lilydale and Melbourne CBD. We are known for collaborative and creative approaches to education. We deliver education to people, businesses and community groups with many different needs, interests and backgrounds. Children s Farm (coming soon) ck g n lki a W tra LILLYDALE LAKE Integrated Children s Centre (coming soon) LB/LC LA P P Our qualifications range from certificates I to IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas, associate, bachelor and master degrees. Our vocational and higher education qualifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognised. We have students from all over the world, from many different cultures and background. Every year, we help between 40,000 and 60,000 students pursue a passion, develop their potential and kick-start their career. FARM BIOSECURITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - AUGUST 2016 11
LILYDALE LAKESIDE CAMPUS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EVENT SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Susan Smith SPONSORSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Phone: 03 9286 9384 Email: susan smith@boxhill.edu.au BIOSECURITY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Dr Mick Blake DIRECTOR Phone: 03 8892 2530 Email: m.blake@boxhill.edu.au ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA Fee Boucher STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS Phone: 03 8892 2531 Email: f.boucher@boxhill.edu.au Lilydale Lakeside #LilydaleLakeside