A two-day business conference hosted by Texas A&M University Sponsorship Opportunities
1 ABOUT US Established in 1983, the Center for Retailing Studies is one of the nation s leading academic institutions dedicated to education, service to retailers and research. Thousands of students have graduated from our program to become the next generation of retail leadership. THE RETAILING SUMMIT Hosted by Texas A&M University s Center for Retailing Studies, the Retailing Summit is the Center s signature annual program that serves the retail industry by providing new knowledge, high-value networking opportunities and practical business solutions. Recent keynote speakers have included: Victoria Lozano, SVP & GM, Attraction & Retail - Crayola Steve Sunderland, SVP of Store Operations - Dollar General Marvin Ellison, CEO - JCPenney Retail Entrepreneurship Showcase (New in 2017) Sri Rajagopalan, Vice President, ecommerce - Johnson & Johnson Nathan Sheets, Founder & CEO - Nature Nate s Karen Katz, President & CEO - Neiman Marcus Shawn Baldwin, SVP of Produce & Global Food Sourcing - Walmart ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS The Retailing Summit attracts a diverse audience of retailers, including executives from big-box discounters, major grocery chains, leading department stores, booksellers, jewelers, automotive dealers and other industry sectors. CONFERENCE FORMAT The 2018 Retailing Summit will take place on Thursday, October 11 th and will continue through noon on Friday, October 12 th at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. Eleven keynote sessions plus several breakout sessions are planned.
2 BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP Your company will grow its existing and potential client base through conference sponsorship and affiliation with the thought-leadership mission of Texas A&M University, a flagship institution of retail education and research. Retailing Summit sponsorship has exclusivity. Because this is an executive learning event and not a trade show, we will only accept about a dozen partners. OVERVIEW ALL SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE Host a breakout session BENEFITS GOLD SILVER BRONZE Host a breakfast or cocktail party + speaker introduction Full conference registrations ($795 value each) 4 3 Varies Cocktail party passes 2 2 1 Pre-/post- event attendee list Announcement of partnership on social media Logo placement on event website and in print media Registration bag inserts (product or print) Placement of branded items on seats or tables Verbal recognition and signage of support at the conference Color advertisement in the program book Full page 8.5 x 11 in. Half page 8.5 x 5.5 in. Quarter page 4.25 x 5.5 in. Price $12,500 $10,000 Varies
3 HOST A BREAKOUT SESSION GOLD LEVEL $12,500 (3 available) Invitation to host a breakout session on Thursday, October 12 th - Content will be mutually agreed upon - Speaker proposal requested on submission 4 full conference registrations ($3,180 value) 2 additional passes for the cocktail party on Thursday Full-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 11 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional HOST A BREAKFAST OR COCKTAIL PARTY + INTRODUCTION SILVER LEVEL $10,000 (3 available) Choose from sponsoring: 1. Breakfast on Thursday or 2. Networking reception on Thursday or 3. Breakfast on Friday Introduce a speaker from the main stage 3 full conference registrations ($2,385 value) 2 additional passes for the cocktail party on Thursday Half-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 5.5 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional Sponsors at GOLD or SILVER levels may also distribute print collateral or other branded items on seat chairs or tables at their select breakout session, meal or reception.
5 4 ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BRONZE LEVEL Varies All bronze level partners will receive: Between 2-4 full conference registrations ($795 value each) 1 additional pass for the cocktail party on Thursday Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional REGISTRATION - $7,000 - Co-branded notepad (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 4 full conference registrations ($3,180 value) WELCOME BAG - $5,000 - Co-branded (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value) CONFERENCE WIFI - $6,000 - Customized login and password with logo placement to promote your company - Includes 3 full conference registrations ($2,385 value) NETWORKING BREAK - $5,000-2 available - Includes recognition on stage and signage at the event - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value) CONFERENCE MOBILE APP - $6,000 - Customized logo placement to promote your company - Includes 3 full conference registrations ($2,385 value)
5 4 INVEST IN THE FUTURE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Varies The Retailing Summit is the largest fundraising activity hosted by the Center for Retailing Studies. Proceeds from the event directly support retailing curriculum and leadership programs for business students at Texas A&M University, who are passionately pursuing retail as a top career choice. Between 25-30 of Texas A&M s top retail students will attend the conference. Interested partners may select one of the following ways to engage: All student partners will receive: Between 1-2 full conference registrations ($795 value each) 1 additional pass for the cocktail party on Thursday Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional FRIDAY BREAKFAST - $10,000 - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value) BREAKOUT SESSION - $7,500-2 available - Exclusive breakout session with students - A/V is not provided LUNCH FOR 10 - $5,000-2 available - Select from Thursday or Friday - Invite up to 10 students to join you and your company s representatives for lunch Ready to become a sponsor?
6 COMMIT TO PARTICIPATE To confirm participation as a sponsor of the 2018 Retailing Summit, to be held October 11-12 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas, Texas, please complete the form below: We understand that the Sponsorship Package checked below entitles us to all benefits listed, and that by signing this document we are making a firm commitment to participate and that no refunds will be given should we cancel our participation. We further understand that payment in full is due 30 days from receipt of invoice. Sponsorships can be paid via check (payable to Texas A&M Foundation - Center for Retailing Studies) or credit card (3% card surcharge). Since Texas A&M University is a non-profit, educational institution, your company will receive a tax receipt for its sponsorship, less fair market value of goods received, such as included registration passes. COMPANY NAME SPONSORSHIP LEVEL + DESCRIPTION YOUR NAME / PRIMARY CONTACT TITLE EMAIL PHONE Please return this page and any questions to: Kelli Hollinger Director, Center for Retailing Studies 979.845.0325 khollinger@tamu.edu crs.mays.tamu.edu retailingsummit.org
THANK YOU 6 2017 RETAILING SUMMIT SPONSORS GOLD SILVER BRONZE crs.mays.tamu.edu retailingsummit.org